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Fresco Italian Cafe

1513 S 1500 E, Salt Lake City, UT 84105-2809
801-486-1300
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Ranked #38 of 802 restaurants in Salt Lake City
Price range: INR1,646 - INR2,195
Cuisines: Italian
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Good for: Romantic, Outdoor seating, Special Occasion Dining
Dining options: Reservations
Dining style: Casual Elegant
Transit: UTA Bus Number 52
Description: Chef Logen Crew takes pride in creating innovative Italian food using fresh, seasonal, and local produce. We feature fresh house-made pastas, along with a nightly risotto that should not be missed. Join us on the candle lit patio, tucked back behind The King's English Bookstore, or dine with us inside in our intimate, cottage-like dining room. Browse the books at the bookstore before dinner, or have a glass of wine and wait in our garden where we grow and use some of our own produce. We do not take reservations for our patio, but we do our best to accommodate all requests. Due to the intimate size of our restaurant, parties of 5 or more should call the restaurant in order to make a reservation. We look forward to you dining with us!
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1 review
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 May 2013 NEW

Great server, our meal was timed perfectly. The food was beautifully presented and wonderful flavor. Sit outside if you can in this great neighborhood spot!

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Henniker, New Hampshire
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17 reviews 17 reviews
10 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 5 cities Reviews in 5 cities
7 helpful votes 7 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 March 2013

We dined here several years ago on our first of many subsequent visits to SLC. It was very good. After this previous visit, we'll be back sooner. It was a memorable experience. For the food! The ambiance is nice, though it feels a bit crowded since it's a tiny spot. The service was fine. But the items we selected were... More

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See 6 more reviews by Craig B for Salt Lake City
utah
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7 reviews 7 reviews
6 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 10 November 2012

This is the most beautiful, professional and genuinely delicious restaurant in the city of Salt Lake. It's our "go to" for special occasions. They also have an awesome wine list... check it out!

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See 2 more reviews by gentlegenie for Salt Lake City
Salt Lake City, Utah
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 September 2012

great food and nice atmosphere. small inside and garden available for summer. I also take candidates there for interviews as it is quiet enough to talk. nice wine selection

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Reno, Nevada
1 review
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
1 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 September 2012

I can't rate the food because we didn't get any!!! This was to be a special dinner for our daughter's 50th birthday. We had a reservation and were asked if we if we wanted to eat in the patio, which would take a few minutes. We said yes and said we wanted to wait for a table for 4. After... More

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Salt Lake City, Utah
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12 reviews 12 reviews
6 restaurant reviews
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9 helpful votes 9 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 5 September 2012

Incredible, wonderful, lovingly prepared Italian food. A class operation! VERY knowledgeable chef & kitchen staff. Wait staff well-trained to be spot-on, first class service. I have never been disappointed. Portions are a little small, but very adequate when the presentation is this beautiful. TRY IT!

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See 4 more reviews by rapotap for Salt Lake City
London
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37 reviews 37 reviews
15 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 21 cities Reviews in 21 cities
18 helpful votes 18 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 31 August 2012

Great food, great outdoor garden ambience, fantastic wine list. Nice service. I had a 3 course meal here, all courses top notch.

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See 3 more reviews by wolandscat for Salt Lake City
Sandy, Utah
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19 reviews 19 reviews
12 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 9 cities Reviews in 9 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 25 August 2012

This very small and hidden restaurant is a best kept secret in Salt Lake City. It is not for those who are claustrophobic or must have silence when they are dining!...the ambiance is quaint and you're likely to rub elbows with a local celebrity. We love to dine at Fresco's just before or during a book signing at The Kings... More

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Lehi, Utah
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30 restaurant reviews
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 August 2012

The setting was romantic and the wait staff was superb. The food was very good. This was a great place to take my wife for our anniversary and she still comments on it.

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See 24 more reviews by SeanM409 for Salt Lake City
Edmonton, Canada
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11 reviews 11 reviews
7 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 7 cities Reviews in 7 cities
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 July 2012

We used to live in this neighborhood, and periodically treated ourselves to dinner at this place, a wonderful hidden gem. Since moving away from SLC, we have gone back here twice, and both times found this restaurant to have very good high-end Italian food but clearly over-priced for what you got. This last time, I found the service to be... More

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