264 Fresco

4.5

2585 Reviews

$30 and under

Italian

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2 people

23 Nov 2024

19:00

Booked 36 times today

Great for outdoor dining
Neighbourhood gem
Good for special occasions

At 264 Fresco, our goal is for every guest to leave feeling absolutely delighted with their dining experience. Whether you stop by for a quick drink, come in to share a special meal with a loved one, or are planning to host a private party, you can always count on us to deliver delectable food made from the finest ingredients, exceptional service, and a warm, lively, and welcoming atmosphere.

For groups of 8 or more, please call the restaurant directly at (760) 720-3737

https://www.instagram.com/264fresco/

The Deck @264 Fresco is now open! The Deck is 21+ and is first come, first serve seating. To reserve a private event please email hello@264fresco.com

Order delivery or takeout

Dining areas

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Italian, Seafood, Pizzeria
Hours of Operation
Mon–Thu 11:30 am–9:00 pm Sat 10:30 am–9:30 pm Sun 10:30 am–9:00 pm Dinner Fri 11:30 am–9:30 pm
Phone number
(760) 720-3737
Website
http://www.264fresco.com/
Payment Options
AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Catering
Might we, at Fresco, suggest that you plan your next home or office party with us. Pick a date, invite your guests, and let our staff do the rest. We will provide the Italian menu of your choice.
Private party facilities
Consider Fresco for your next private event. We would be happy to help you plan your party. The restaurant can accommodate your guests, from the smallest of family birthdays, to your next corporate holiday party. If you wish, the open-air patio can be reserved and your guests will experience the pleasure of alfresco dining as if they were in Italy. Call Linda and her staff today for reservations.

Location
264 Carlsbad Village Dr, Carlsbad, CA 92008
Area
Carlsbad
Cross Street
Carlsbad Blvd.
Parking details
Private Lot
Additional
Dog Friendly, Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Outdoor Firepit, Patio/Outdoor Dining

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Popular dishes

Rosemary FocacciaUS$5.00
whipped butter
Ricotta ToastUS$13.00
apricot jam | fig | chili oil
AranciniUS$8.00
basil aioli | parmesan
Charcuterie BoardUS$20.00
chef's choice of cheese | cured meat | pickles | jam | dried fruit | nuts
Eggplant ParmigianaUS$14.00
marinara | mozzarella | ricotta | parmesan
Crispy ArtichokesUS$14.00
lemon aioli | grana
Crispy Brussel SproutsUS$15.00
pancetta gastrique | grana
Crispy CalamariUS$18.00
calabrian aioli
Nduja PrawnUS$16.00
peppers | onions | nduja butter | polenta
House Cut Truffle FriesUS$11.00
lemon aioli
MeatballsUS$12.00
san marzano tomato sauce | ricotta
264 Mac and CheeseUS$15.00
house bacon | garlic breadcrumb
Seasonal Roasted VegetablesUS$8.00

Salads

add: grilled chicken +$8 | grilled shrimp +$8 | salmon +$12

Caesar SaladUS$14.00
anchovy breadcrumb | parmesan
CapreseUS$12.00
heirloom tomato | mozarella | basil gremolata
Beet and BurrataUS$18.00
braised beet | burrata | candied pistachio | watercress | pomegranate vinaigrette | citrus
Insalata di NociUS$15.00
mixed greens | granny smith apple | gorgonzola | walnuts | dried cranberry | cider vinaigrette
FarroUS$16.00
spinach | arugula | candied walnuts | mission fig | shaved asiago | apricot vinaigrette
Spinach SaladUS$17.00
grape | pear | spiced pepita | currant | pecorino romano | roasted apple vinaigrette

Seafood

Chilean SeabassUS$44.00
corn | golden beet | sweet pepper
Scallop RisottoUS$28.00
kale | roasted mushroom | black truffle
BranzinoUS$36.00
sun dried tomato | olive | lemon
Grilled SalmonUS$32.00
creamed spinach | zucchini | tomato

Wood Fired Pizza

add: dips +$3 | hot honey | ranch

MargheritaUS$18.00
san marzano tomato sauce | fresh mozzarella | basil
Spicy DiavolaUS$19.00
tomato | mozzarella | sopressata | evoo
PepperoniUS$19.00
hot honey | ricotta | mozzarella
MeatballUS$22.00
marzano tomato | sweet italian pepper | mozzarella
ProsciuttoUS$22.00
taleggio | grape | carmelized onion
AffumicataUS$20.00
sausage | mushroom | mozzarella | basil | evoo
MortadellaUS$19.00
mortadella | mozzarella | ricotta | creamed spinach | pistachio

Pasta

add: sausage +$4 | grilled chicken +$8 | grilled shrimp +$8

Spaghetti PomodoroUS$20.00
parmesan | heirloom tomato
Spaghetti BologneseUS$25.00
ricotta | grana
Fettucine AlfredoUS$19.00
confit garlic | parmesan
Short Rib PappardelleUS$26.00
mushroom | confit garlic | beef jus | grana
LasagnaUS$24.00
our signature recipe; house sausage | bechamel | bolognese
Butternut RavioliUS$25.00
goat cheese | pumpkin seed | sage
Rigatoni Alla VodkaUS$24.00
stracciatella
Gnocchi CarbonaraUS$26.00
limited supply; house bacon | pecorino romano
Maremoso LinguiniUS$35.00
spicy tomato broth | clam | shrimp | sea bass | salmon
Scallop LinguineUS$24.00
basil pesto | pecorino

Secondi

Chicken MarsalaUS$32.00
zucchini | mushroom | potato | marsala sauce
Chicken ParmigianaUS$32.00
spaghetti | prosciutto | pomodoro | mozzarella
Braised ShortribUS$32.00
polenta | mushroom | carrot | red wine jus
8oz Filet MignonUS$44.00
crispy yukon potato | demi glace | carrot
Hanger SteakUS$38.00
whipped potato | carrot
- 8ozUS$38.00
Smashed Wagyu BurgerUS$26.00
fontina | pork belly | pickled onions | peppadew aioli | house fries

Cocktails

CapriUS$16.00
gin | raspberry | passionfruit | limoncello | sparkling wine
Mai TaiUS$16.00
white rum | orgeat | fresh juices | dark rum float
La MadonnaUS$15.00
vodka | passionfruit | grapefruit | bubbles
Aperol SpritzUS$15.00
Aperol | prosecco | soda
Lychee VerdeUS$15.00
vodka | lychee | lemon | basil | elderflower
Fresco's Old FashionedUS$17.00
bourbon | bitters | brown sugar reduction
264 ManhattanUS$16.00
bourbon | antica carpano | orange bitters
Rosemary PeachesUS$13.00
bourbon | peaches | lemon | rosemary
Cadillac MargaritaUS$16.00
blanco | lime | agave | mandarin liqueur
Hibiscus MezcalitaUS$16.00
mezcal | lime | agave | hibiscus water | tajín
La Vita BellaUS$16.00
blanco | lime | agave | pineapple juice | mint | serranos | charred pineapple
Amalfi VerdeUS$16.00
blanco tequila | cucumber | lime | poblano liqueur
Tropical MargaritaUS$16.00
blanco | lime | agave | peach | passionfruit | cranberry

Draft Beers

Hard Kombucha - Seasonal - Rotating TapUS$9.00
264 Fresco Blonde - Blonde Ale - 4.8%US$8.00
Ron Murkundy - By Bay City Brewing, Hazy IPA - 6.5%US$9.00
The Pupil - By Society Brewing, American IPA - 7.5%US$9.00
Chronic Ale - By Pizza Port, Amber Ale - 4.9%US$8.00
Orange Ave. Wit - By Coronado Brewing, Wheat Beer - 5.2%US$9.00
Delicious IPA - By Stone Brewing, American IPA - 7.7%US$9.00
Pacifico Clara - By Grupo Modelo, Mexican Lager - 4.5%US$8.00
Orderville Hazy - By Modern Times, Hazy IPA - 7.2%US$9.00
0.394 Pale Ale - By Alesmith Brewing, American Pale Ale - 6%US$8.00
Peroni Nastro Azzurro - Italian Pale Lager - 5.1%US$8.00
Rain - By Pure Project, Pilsner - 5.3%US$8.00

Bottled Beers

Coors Light - American Lager - 4.2%US$7.00
Birra Moretti - Euro Pale Lager - 6%US$8.00
Heineken Zero - Non-Alcoholic Beer - 0%US$6.00

White / Rose Wines

Falanghina, Feudi di San Gregorio, ItalyUS$13.00
Pinot Grigio, Terlato Colli, Friuli, ItalyUS$14.00
Sauvignon Blanc, Fresco, FallbrookUS$11.00
Sauvignon Blanc, Crowded House, New ZealandUS$13.00
Vermentino, La Cala, Sardinia, ItalyUS$12.00
Viognier, 1753, Campuget, FranceUS$14.00
Chardonnay, Fresco, FallbrookUS$11.00
Chardonnay, Rombauer, Carneros, NapaUS$22.00
Chardonnay, La Crema, Sonoma CoastUS$15.00
Moscato, Saracco, Castiglione, ItalyUS$12.00
Soave, Pieropan, Venetto, ItalyUS$16.00
Rose, Patelin, Tablas Creek, Paso RoblesUS$16.00

Red Wines

Pinot Noir, Nielson, Santa BarbaraUS$14.00
Pinot Noir, Paul O'brien, OregonUS$20.00
Sangiovese, La Gerla, Toscana, ItalyUS$14.00
Chianti Classico, Il Grigio, Toscana, ItalyUS$17.00
Super Tuscan, Villa Antinori, Toscana, ItalyUS$14.00
Montepulciano, Campogiovanni, ToscanaUS$16.00
Red Blend, Trefethen, Eshcol Oak, NapaUS$20.00
Cabernet Sauvignon, Fresco, FallbrookUS$11.00
Cabernet Sauvignon, Daou, Paso RoblesUS$16.00
Cabernet Sauvignon, Scattered Peaks, NapaUS$20.00
Malbec, Zolo, Mendoza, ArgentinaUS$13.00
Nebbiolo, Riva, Piedmont, ItalyUS$16.00
Valpolicella, Allegrini, Venetto, ItalyUS$12.00
264 Fresco Sangria (Red or White)US$13.00

Sparkling Wines

187ml "split" bottles

Prosecco, La Marca, Veneto, ItalyUS$12.00
Prosecco Rose, Mionetto, Veneto, ItalyUS$13.00
Champagne, Nicolas Feuillatte, FranceUS$21.00
Brut, Chandon, CaliforniaUS$16.00

What 2,585 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.5

4.5 based on recent ratings

4.5Food
4.5Service
4.4Ambience
4.2Value

Noise • Moderate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

264 Fresco in downtown Carlsbad offers a vibrant dining experience with its prime location near the beach. The restaurant boasts "excellent service" and a "great wine selection." Diners rave about the "fantastic" pizza and "delicious" short rib dishes. With a lovely ambiance and attentive staff, it's a top choice for locals and visitors alike.

2,585 Reviews

K
Kari
San Diego
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 12 November 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Highly recommend! Our 1st time, and it was a perfect way to celebrate our anniversary! I am gluten free and our waitress was very knowledgable with the menu. We started out with a caprese salad. I had the short rib pasta dish w/ GF pasta. It was delicious! My husband had the lasagna which he said was amazing and melted in his mouth! Our waitress went above and beyond to make our night special and even gave us a complimentary, yummy panacotta. We will definitely be back!
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Robi
San Antonio
247 reviews
vip
4.0
247 reviews
Dined on 10 November 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Big restaurant holds a lot of people. It’s impressive that the chef gets the quality of food out of the kitchen for the quantity he had to produce. The Lasagna was excellent. Appetizers were very good. The Sea Bass was delicious and big and the short ribs were amazing. Lively place with all different types of seating arrangements. Service could have been better but they were very busy. I will go back. Food is that good.
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TOM
Chicago
9 reviews
3.0
9 reviews
Dined on 10 November 2024
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 2
The restaurant was nothing like we expected from the website looked mildly upscale not even close felt more like chain restaurant. One of the reasons we choose the restaurant from the website was my wife loves caprese salad so ordered came out looking nothing like the picture online. My wife was disappointed in her selections of chicken Marsala, overall food was just ok, nothing special. Also very noisy inside. Won’t be going back. Had way better italian food for lunch at Jay’s next store, will go there next for dinner on our next visit
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Daniel
Portland
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on 9 November 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Food was good. I had pizza and a Moscow mule and my wife had the short ribs and margarita. Only complaint is the drinks felt overpriced to me. 34 bucks for two. Outside of that, food came out to 75 bucks for a appetizer and two meals (not cheap but expected in present day)
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Charles
Phoenix
6 reviews
5.0
6 reviews
Dined on 7 November 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
food was great, waiter was very good. its a little noisy though
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Gina
San Diego
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on 4 November 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
This was our first (but definitely not last!) visit to 264 Fresco and we absolutely loved it! We ordered the butternut squash ravioli, a filet, and kids cheese pizza. Everything was made incredibly fresh and tasted amazing. Our picky kid said it’s his new favorite restaurant! The service was wonderful as well.
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Emmanuel
San Diego
1 review
1.0
1 review
Dined on 3 November 2024
1. Overall 1
2. Food 2
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 1
This is not a place for a quiet romantic dinner. The food was okay and the drinks were okay as well. The price does not meet the quality of the food save your money
264 FrescoResponded on 8 November 2024
Hello, we are so sorry that you had a poor experience with us. This is certainly not one that we would want any quest to have. Should you decide to give us another chance we will certainly ensure to take great care of you during your next visit! I will be happy to send you a gift certificate. Can you let us know what you had for dinner? Please send me your email address. Kind Regards, Linda
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Sergio
Los Angeles
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 29 October 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 3
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Food little to cheesy but the service was awesome
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Steven
New York City
98 reviews
vip
4.0
98 reviews
Dined on 29 October 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 2
Food was great although a little sparse. Delicious but leaving you wanting more.
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Kalia
San Diego
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 28 October 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Great environment, delicious food and great value!
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FAQs

264 Fresco offers delivery in partnership with Postmates. 264 Fresco also offers takeaway which you can order by calling the restaurant at (760) 720-3737.

264 Fresco is rated 4.5 stars by 2585 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a booking

2 people

23 Nov 2024

19:00

Booked 36 times today

Order delivery or takeout

264 Carlsbad Village Dr, Carlsbad, CA 92008

Dining areas

Additional information

Cross Street
Carlsbad Blvd.
Area
Carlsbad
Hours of Operation
Mon–Thu 11:30 am–9:00 pm Sat 10:30 am–9:30 pm Sun 10:30 am–9:00 pm Dinner Fri 11:30 am–9:30 pm
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Italian, Seafood, Pizzeria
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
Private Lot
Payment Options
AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Additional
Dog Friendly, Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Outdoor Firepit, Patio/Outdoor Dining

Website
http://www.264fresco.com/
Phone number
(760) 720-3737
Catering
Might we, at Fresco, suggest that you plan your next home or office party with us. Pick a date, invite your guests, and let our staff do the rest. We will provide the Italian menu of your choice.
Private party facilities
Consider Fresco for your next private event. We would be happy to help you plan your party. The restaurant can accommodate your guests, from the smallest of family birthdays, to your next corporate holiday party. If you wish, the open-air patio can be reserved and your guests will experience the pleasure of alfresco dining as if they were in Italy. Call Linda and her staff today for reservations.

Featured in

100 San Diego Restaurants to Love This Valentine's Day

264 Fresco

Make a booking

Order delivery or takeout

Dining areas

Additional information

100 San Diego Restaurants to Love This Valentine's Day

Margherita

Pepperoni

Chicken

For the Table

Rosemary FocacciaUS$5.00

Ricotta ToastUS$13.00

AranciniUS$8.00

Charcuterie BoardUS$20.00

Eggplant ParmigianaUS$14.00

Crispy ArtichokesUS$14.00

Crispy Brussel SproutsUS$15.00

Crispy CalamariUS$18.00

Nduja PrawnUS$16.00

House Cut Truffle FriesUS$11.00

MeatballsUS$12.00

264 Mac and CheeseUS$15.00

Seasonal Roasted VegetablesUS$8.00

Salads

Caesar SaladUS$14.00

CapreseUS$12.00

Beet and BurrataUS$18.00

Insalata di NociUS$15.00

FarroUS$16.00

Spinach SaladUS$17.00

Seafood

Chilean SeabassUS$44.00

Scallop RisottoUS$28.00

BranzinoUS$36.00

Grilled SalmonUS$32.00

Wood Fired Pizza

MargheritaUS$18.00

Spicy DiavolaUS$19.00

PepperoniUS$19.00

MeatballUS$22.00

ProsciuttoUS$22.00

AffumicataUS$20.00

MortadellaUS$19.00

Pasta

Spaghetti PomodoroUS$20.00

Spaghetti BologneseUS$25.00

Fettucine AlfredoUS$19.00

Short Rib PappardelleUS$26.00

LasagnaUS$24.00

Butternut RavioliUS$25.00

Rigatoni Alla VodkaUS$24.00

Gnocchi CarbonaraUS$26.00

Maremoso LinguiniUS$35.00

Scallop LinguineUS$24.00

Secondi

Chicken MarsalaUS$32.00

Chicken ParmigianaUS$32.00

Braised ShortribUS$32.00

8oz Filet MignonUS$44.00

Hanger SteakUS$38.00

Smashed Wagyu BurgerUS$26.00

Cocktails

CapriUS$16.00

Mai TaiUS$16.00

La MadonnaUS$15.00

Aperol SpritzUS$15.00

Lychee VerdeUS$15.00

Fresco's Old FashionedUS$17.00

264 ManhattanUS$16.00

Rosemary PeachesUS$13.00

Cadillac MargaritaUS$16.00

Hibiscus MezcalitaUS$16.00

La Vita BellaUS$16.00

Amalfi VerdeUS$16.00

Tropical MargaritaUS$16.00

Draft Beers

Hard Kombucha - Seasonal - Rotating TapUS$9.00

264 Fresco Blonde - Blonde Ale - 4.8%US$8.00

Ron Murkundy - By Bay City Brewing, Hazy IPA - 6.5%US$9.00

The Pupil - By Society Brewing, American IPA - 7.5%US$9.00