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Omni Berkshire Place $579 0.0 mi 0.1 km 4 of 5 stars
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#2,065 of 6,238 restaurants in New York City
  • Cuisines: Italian, Pizza
  • Price range*: $31-$75
  • Recommended For: Romantic, Business
  • Address: 34 E 52nd St, New York City, NY 10022-5914
  • Phone:  (212) 935-3434
  • Fax:  (212) 935-3436
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Reviews of Fresco

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“Unless you're super rich or famous, don't bother going”
1 of 5 stars
smick_8
smick
May 16, 2008

After walking around and trying to find a place to eat, we remembered hearing about this restaurant from the today show and thought we would try it. We waited, and waited, and waited. They had said it wouldn't be long when we first put our names in, but after seeing every person who walked in after us, get sat right... more

“A bit expensive for...”
3 of 5 stars
A TripAdvisor Contributor
Apr 30, 2008

A bit expensive for caesar salad and pizza... more

“Zucchini and Potato...”
5 of 5 stars
A TripAdvisor Contributor
Apr 21, 2008

Zucchini and Potato chips with Gorgonzola cheese is a must. A big YUM! more

“Aggressive Wait Staff”
2 of 5 stars
tds47
short hills
Mar 24, 2008

Had dinner at Fresco by Scotto on 3-22-08 at 5pm. There were many empty tables at that time so I expected to have a leisurely meal but was I ever wrong!! The minute my guest and I were seated the wait staff began their assault on our table. First it was their attempt to SELL bottled water over the free... more

“Decent food, but go to...”
3 of 5 stars
A TripAdvisor Contributor
Feb 21, 2008

Decent food, but go to Fresco on the go for a good lunch more

“Impersonal but ok food”
3 of 5 stars
ricard
Switzerland
Jan 10, 2008
2/2 found this review helpful

We were in NYC for a Christmas shopping break from Europe. Having endured the masses on 8th avenue for 3 hours, we were desperate for some cosy respite. It seems bizarre or maybe we weren't looking hard enough but we just couldn't find a decent looking place nearby. After a few minutes walk we arrived at Frescos to a queue... more

“good Rosotto, nice...”
3 of 5 stars
A TripAdvisor Contributor
Dec 28, 2007

good Rosotto, nice italian restaurant. more

“Good food, poor service”
2 of 5 stars
sharontoo
Western New York State
Dec 1, 2007
1/1 found this review helpful

Yet another restaurant in the country I was anxious to visit based on television hype, and another disappointment. My son and I were seated quickly, drink order taken and delivered, then appetizer delivered. Then the staff seemed to forget about us as they prepared the 3 tables around us for 3 separate parties of 14, 9 & 7. Our drinks... more

“overpriced”
2 of 5 stars
welshbelle
Cardiff,Wales
Nov 1, 2007
1/1 found this review helpful

Our family of 5 ate at Fresco earlier this week. We were looking for an authentic Italian restaurant fairly close to our 52nd street hotel and it seemed to fit the bill. Our party was comprised of three adults and two teenagers who were on holiday in the city. The place was packed and we seemed to be the only... more

“Good food, good service = high prices”
4 of 5 stars
oneluckyb
Georgia
Jul 10, 2007

My mother decided we should eat here after seeing the Scotto's on one of the morning shows. We made reservations for Saturday night at 7. We actually arrived a bit before 7 and were seated upon arrival. The restaurant was not too full and we were seated at a neat table almost in the middle of the dining room. Our... more

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Fresco Address

34 E 52nd St, New York City, NY 10022-5914
Tel: (212) 935-3434 Fax: (212) 935-3436
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