Food and service was great. The rooftop ambience was nice, great for groups. Kylie was exceptional.

Rebecca was amazing! She had the best energy, amazing service, made great drinks, and made my mom and I laugh so hard! She was so friendly and attentive--we'll definitely be back! Thank you Rebecca read more

Thank you Julianna! 5 star food 5 star drinks 5 star service Can't wait to come back!! read more

This past weekend (7/18), we attended a wedding celebration on the rooftop at 264 Fresco, and it was my first time exploring this part of Carlsbad. What a fun area! The rooftop is a fantastic venue for a private event, offering great views, plenty of space, and a lively atmosphere. The upstairs bar is impressive, with an excellent selection of cocktails, spirits, and draft beers. I especially enjoyed a couple of AleSmith San Diego Pale Ale .394, Tony Gwynn's signature beer, a perfect choice for a warm Southern California evening. The staff did an outstanding job all night. They were friendly, attentive, and helped everything run smoothly. The "heavy appetizers" were excellent, with plenty of delicious options that kept everyone happy. Once the DJ got things going, the dance floor stayed busy, and we had an absolute blast dancing the night away. Between the great venue, outstanding service, delicious food, and fun atmosphere, the celebration couldn't have gone much better. If you're looking for a memorable place to host a special event, or just want to enjoy a great rooftop experience in Carlsbad, 264 Fresco is well worth the visit. read more

264 Fresco is an authentic Italian restaurant located in Carlsbad Village. The restaurant is spacious. There is indoor seating, patio seating in a beautiful green space, and rooftop with ocean view. Every area in the restaurant has its beauty. The staff were genuinely warm and welcoming. The restaurant has very cheerful and relaxing vibes, very clean and organized. We were seated promptly. The menu includes wide selection of red pasta, white pasta, appetizers, various seafood entrées, salads, filet mignon, short ribs, NY steak, wood- fired pizzas. They also have full bar offering craft beer, wine and cocktails. We ordered the following dishes: -Affumicata Pizza 5/5 Sausage, mushrooms, mozzarella, basil & evoo -264 Bruschetta 5/5 Tomato, basil, evolution, balsamic & parmesan -Spaghetti Alla Checca 5/5 Tomato, garlic, basil Spaghetti carbonara 5/5 Guanciale, Chives pecorino romano Everything we ordered was delicious. The portion was generous. Every dish felt like explosion of flavors in the mouth. After our lunch we ordered ; Chocolate Gelato sundae 5/5 It was creamy, rich with intense chocolate flavor, just perfect Gelato! Cappuccino 5/5 It was perfectly strong, rich and creamy. We had such a wonderful lunch and an excellent experience and service. I cannot wait for my next visit to enjoy more delicious dishes from 264 Fresco. read more

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Just one block away from the ocean, 264 Fresco is one of the best restaurants in Carlsbad. Unfortunately, I don't think they get the attention they deserve, as they don't seem to be mentioned on any Top-Ten Lists for Carlsbad Dining (Tripadviser, Reddit, Michelin Guide, Yelp, etc.). The space is bright and welcoming and has a nice al fresco feel to it. The atmosphere is very casual but there is an upscale vibe here. With all that said, the food must be good, right? We started off with some summer cocktails, with the Cucumber Cooler being our favorite; so light and refreshing. The Watermelon Salad is fantastic! The tomato, ricotta and mint vinaigrette, blended perfectly with the watermelon. Also excellent was the Beet and Burrata Salad. The pickled onion added something extra to each bite. You cannot go wrong with either dish. The Meatballs were hearty and the Shrimp & Grits appetizer was also very tasty. Moving on to the main courses, the favorite is the Seabass Picatta. The fish was perfectly cooked and the caper glaze was not too rich. It was an excellent dish. The Lasagna was very tasty and the Spaghetti Carbonara came with guanciale (not pancetta) and pecorino romano. No visible egg yolk in this dish but I think it was in the sauce. The sauce was almost too rich for me, but I couldn't stop eating it. However, the Fettucine Alfredo was too rich for our liking but the flavors were nice. The beach is a minute's walk away and we enjoyed a nice post-dinner stroll. Overall, we had an excellent meal and a great experience at 264 Fresco. The service was also very good. Next time we will try a woodfired pizza and the Braised Short Rib. I gotta give them my patented, "Four-Thumbs-Up" review. Great job 264 Fresco. read more

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Loved this place...awesome happy hour...blistered shisito stuffed peppers..omg mouth watering!

Came here for dinner on a Saturday night without a reservation and waited about 20 minutes for a table. They have a ton of seating, both indoor and outdoor (including a rooftop). We were seated under a large outdoor tent on the grass. It was nicely decorated for an outdoor tent space and also included overhead heaters. The indoor space was also nice with Italian greenery and decor. They have some cute couch and fire pit spaces as well while you are waiting for a table, enjoying drinks, or appetizers. Service: Our server was good and food came out fairly quickly. The only thing to note is that my husband ordered a side of hot honey with his pizza and never received it. Nobody came to check on us for a bit after we received our food, so it wasn't worth asking for it by the time they did. I'm not sure if we were charged for it or not, as I didn't get to see the bill. Food: Food was excellent! We ordered the beer and burrata salad to start, which was beautifully presented and tasty. We ordered the kids cheese pizza for our son and he really enjoyed it. We ordered the rigatoni ala vodka (added sausage) and mushroom pizza to share. The pasta was perfect fly Al dente and the sauce was delicious. The pizza dough / crust was really good. I could've used some more oil or some sort of sauce drizzled (maybe pesto) on top to complete the pizza, but otherwise it was very good. read more

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Super adorable place in the bustling of downtown. We sat on the rooftop which was cute, got sated quickly, service was a little slow and our waitress wasn't as friendly as some of the other seemed but we'll give her grace. The food was absolutely incredible, we for the al a vodka pasta which had the most amazing homemade ricotta on it, and the seabass read more

264 Fresco - Rigatoni Vodka - Italian Near Me - Carlsbad, California

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Great relaxed boho ambience, plenty of seating downstairs and upstairs. We had a reservation on a Wednesday and had no wait so not sure how busy it can get for walk-ins or weekends. They make their pasta in house (always a bonus!). First timers so we ordered pretty safe plates- pepperoni pizza (well done as a pro tip from another reviewer), watermelon salad, and spaghetti but they were all delicious and well-made. Their watermelon salad was especially refreshing. We particularly loved the candied pistachios in it! Added a fun crunch. The food came out quickly and our server was very kind. Would come back again read more

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Cute restaurant with decent selection. The roof is sort of separate from the main restaurant when it comes to seating and is also a very different vibe (louder, younger, more of a group / celebration environment) The service was okay and the seats outside were fairly uncomfortable. The house cab was excellent and the food tasted fresh. The serving sizes were perfect. The short rib parpadelle was very good and had a brown / oily sauce. The eggplant on the rigatoni was not fried which was excellent and the marina was very fresh tasting. read more

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Sat on the rooftop patio and had a great dinner. Their Wine Wednesday is a great deal! 50% off all bottles less than $100(which almost all bottles are). We got a few appetizers and pastas and they were all great. Server was friendly and service was good! read more

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This place is still pretty good but a bit inconsistent. They have an amazing upstairs deck with an ocean view and bar as well as some decent service. The chicken parm is good but really varies day to day... read more

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Our first visit to 264 Fresco in Carlsbad, California was both interesting and delicious! It was a vibrant, busy Saturday evening and we were able to get a table before our scheduled reservation time which was nice. The hostess didn't seem to really understand my table request so she just kind of winged it and invited us to sit anywhere upstairs. Seemed rather impersonal and disengaged. Once we ascended the stairs and reached the upper deck, the vibe was decidedly more haptic and night club-like. Reminded me of some questionable times on Avenida Revolucion way back in the day but I digress. Despite my advancing age I actually enjoyed the fun and festive feel. The loud, pumping music was quite the mismatch for fine Italian food but that's ok. Everyone seemed to be enjoying themselves, even if they couldn't hear the person speaking next to them. Since there is no house bread service here, I ordered their Rosemary Focaccia to start. It was excellent with a nice warm, soft center and crusty edges. Menu called out "whipped butter", but it was served with a small dish of olive oil and balsamic. I also ordered their Caprese which was outstanding. While it was rather haphazardly plated, I did appreciate their use of fresh, heirloom tomatoes. The mozzarella was more like burrata in that it was just all a soft blob at the base of the plate. The balance was noticeably off. Contained a lot more tomato than cheese unfortunately. For dinner I had the Chicken Parmigiana and it was delicious. Among the finer versions I've had. It comes with polenta, but I requested spaghetti instead. Overall the dish was beautifully presented and tasted great. Our waiter did a fantastic job and I really appreciated his personal, thoughtful style of service. read more

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Amazing! Everything was delicious and flavorful. Ambiance is perfect, light and breezy weather with beautiful decor and seating options, and upstairs is the best scenery. Visited with a party of 6 during Mother's Day weekend and we had a great time. Service was good, our waitress was super sweet and recommended drinks, had their blonde ale and I enjoyed it, would come back here for the good, drinks and ambiance. read more

264 Fresco - Menu - Italian Near Me - Carlsbad, California

264 Fresco came highly recommended and it did not disappoint. Upon entering, we were greeted by a friendly hostess. We were sat in the covered Astro turf outside patio. I opted for a cocktail and the server suggested the cucumber cooler as a refreshing option. It was as described and not too sweet. We tried the lasagna which was excellent. Unfortunately, a power outage hit and the team was not able to serve our additional entrees. They did find us a candle so we could continue our meal. We would definitely try 264 Fresco on another night. read more

264 Fresco - Lasagna $28 - Italian Near Me - Carlsbad, California

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$8 valet parking with no validation. Food was bland and greasy. Service was spotty by the untrained waiter who is topically the bartender. Pricy for the portion size. We will not be returning. read more

Food: excellent Service: average Ambiance: above par I tried the ravioli bolognese and it was superb. Ravioli cooked just right, hearty sauce, good wagyu filling. A friend asked for bread for the table before we ordered (thinking it would be complimentary), but we got charged for two orders of the focaccia at the end of the night. The focaccia was fresh and tasty, but it would have been nice to have been told it was something we had to order and pay for. We also had to wait quite a bit of time to pay our bill (table was cleared, but we just sat and waited to be able to leave). read more

264 Fresco - Ravioli Bolognese - Italian Near Me - Carlsbad, California

Came here on a Saturday during the day and was pleasantly surprised that we were able to get a table upstairs on the rooftop with no problem. The rooftop itself is beautiful and the ocean view makes it such a great spot to sit and relax. The food was a bit of a mixed bag. The beet salad and the steak and eggs were both delicious and definitely worth ordering again. Unfortunately, the chicken was the opposite -- it was pretty unseasoned and overcooked, so I wouldn't order that again. The biggest issue was the wait time for food and drinks. The restaurant was pretty busy and there was only one server covering the entire upstairs area. She was actually great and very friendly, but it clearly wasn't enough staff for how busy it was. We ordered at the same time as the table next to us and they received their food, finished eating, and we were still waiting for ours. By the time it finally came out we were starving (hence the photo of me already halfway through my meal). That said, I don't blame the server at all -- it seemed like a staffing issue rather than a service issue. Overall, the setting and some of the dishes were really great, and I'd definitely come back to try more of the menu. I'd just make sure not to arrive too hungry next time. read more

264 Fresco - Steak and Eggs - Italian Near Me - Carlsbad, California

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We had made reservations a couple months ago as we were going to be in town for a birthday trip. We showed up an hour early from being hungry from walking around Carlsbad all day. We were greeted and told they could seat us early. Took a while for a server to come take our order but we got some drinks and the calamari and rosemary focaccia appetizers, both were very tasty, and the old fashioned was well mixed. We ordered our entrees, wife opted for lasagna and I went for the scallop risotto, these are our usual staples when available and we were not disappointed! The scallops were cooked perfectly with some sear but still tender and rare on the inside, the risotto was perfectly done and delicious. The lasagna was also very tasty and the portions were generous. Finished up with a carajillo which was also mixed well and very tasty. In the end we opted out of dessert because we were all stuffed. Service was a bit slow for it not being too busy but the food was very, very good. read more

264 Fresco - Lasagna - Italian Near Me - Carlsbad, California

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Service was very good. It was a nice day outside so we sat outside. Order two different margaritas and two different salads and we enjoyed each one read more

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My go-to spot to meet friends for lunch. They have a large space -- upstairs deck with a peek of the ocean, downstairs covered patio, elevated sidewalk deck, for people watching, and a nice indoor area with a large bar. We usually don't have trouble getting a table, but I love that they take reservations just in case it gets busy. Food is very good. I appreciate that they make vegetables very tasty and not boring. Everything is a bit on the salty side though. Their pasta dishes are also very good. I got one where the pasta was undercooked (no, it wasn't al dente, straight up still dry and crunchy in the middle), and they remade it for me without any fuss, then it came out perfectly. read more

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Went here for lunch and had Beet &Burrata Salad, which was very good! Husband had Caesar salad, which was overdressed and they ground up the croutons into what tasted like sand. Not good. We also shared aMargherita pizza, which was ok. Crust was thin but not crispy. Great service! read more

Atmosphere is vibe, clean, organized, efficient, top notch service (JC), food amazing, meatball/mushroom pizza (the ranch)!!! Perfect after long day beach.... Great vibe. read more

If I said that this place was noisy, that would be the largest understatement of my life.I am not joking.It will be very difficult for you to hear ... or at least it was tonight but that's always a good sign that this place has a lot of life and happiness in it. I won't lie it definitely smells good. As we showed up, we were greeted and seated pretty quick. I did ask to be moved because we were seated by a room next to the pizza oven, and I felt like we were slowly dying in an inferno. We removed to the dining area off the side of the bar and it had much more ventilation. Our server is super kind and has been very helpful so far. Only water's for us tonight and we are starting with the house cut fries, Focaccia, and the Beet and Burrata salad. I really did a lot of investigating online yelp and on google.And I will tell you that the menu does not quite match all of the delicious images I saw online. I also emailed the restaurant several hours before attending to try to get some clarity on my husband who has many allergies.And unfortunately, we did not get a response till the next morning but we risked it anyway and im so glad we did! While he couldnt eat much I REALLY enjoyed my food!! The Golden Beets omgosh.... that burrata. Soooo good! The Focaccia Equally good. The Fries are crisp and the lemon Aoli really packs a punch of flavors!! The fries, the bread and the salad were all so freaking delicious so so full.I really wanted to try the ravioli, but I just couldn't fit any more food. I'm so sad.I did not catch our waitress's name.Because she was so stinking kind!! Great service great food will definitely return!! read more

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Omg! This place is so good. The atmosphere is so fun and romantic especially at sunset on the rooftop. The food! Phenomenal! We tried calamari and fried mozzarella for our appetizers. Calamari was perfect: not greasy and not rubbery. Fried mozzarella was delish and the sauce served with it was the boss. For our entrees: cacio e Pepe, pesto gnocchi, broccoli rabe pizza, and the meatball pizza, as well as a salad "beet and barata" Everything was fresh and top quality. We had two desserts to share: the tiramisu and the ricotta cheesecake. Both were worth every single calorie. Drinks were stellar: scotch and soda, extra dry vodka martini with a tiny splash of cranberry for color, and the Tuscan apple mule Can't wait to come back to this amazing restaurant for the ambiance, food and great service read more

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I have been wanting to try this I place out. This was a treat since I just finished going through a detox. We came here on a Saturday evening since we had family in town. We were seated outside. There seemed to be various seating areas - between the patio, inside, back patio, upper deck, etc.. The patio worked since it was lovely out. Our table ordered Rigatoni alla Vodka w/shrimp, Ricotta Gnocchi, (a dish I didn't get a chance to take a photo of of someone else's), and spaghetti with butter sauce and shrimp (for a child). We all loved our pastas (minus the kid who wanted the buttered pasta and shrimp but changed her mind since it wasn't Kraft Mac n Cheese). I had the Rigatoni alla Vodka with shrimp. The pasta was a perfect al dente for me, as well as the shrimp and sauce being tasty. Our wait person did a great job accommodating us and the food. All in all, we would definitely come back to try out other items on the menu. It's a great place to go when the weather is nice out too since they have quite a bit of outdoor seating. Parking: street parking, although I do believe they have valet. read more

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Fresco's is one of my favorite spots! I love the upstairs vibe, the music, the atmosphere, and the overall energy make it the perfect place to relax with midday drinks. The food is always delicious, and the bartenders are fantastic. Alex, in particular, is always attentive, makes amazing drinks, and always checks in to make sure we're doing well. Great service, great food, and great vibes every time. Highly recommend! Yasss! read more

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Amazing ambience, location and great service. We visited here with our daughters and had a great meal. I loved the vodka pasta and the fettuccine Alfredo was incredibly good. We all loved the crispy artichoke appetizer. Finally the pepperoni pizza with hot honey, was also superb! read more

264 Fresco - Fettuccine Alfredo - Italian Near Me - Carlsbad, California

We came here on a weekday evening and the place was buzzing. The lower level is reserved seating and the upper level is seat yourself anywhere kind of seating. I didn't particularly like the upper level because it was really busy. We ended up sitting in a nice corner in the back. We had our privacy and liked the ambiance because it was bright. Our server was very kind. We are a little picky and she went along with it. We were here on Wed when a wine bottle is 50% off. We asked for a taste of a couple of whites before choosing the bottle and I'm glad that we did because we ended up choosing our safe option - the Sauvignon Blanc from Crowded House, NZ. The others that we tried (a viognier and a Sauvignon from California) were not good. The bottle was priced around $50 so we got a great deal! For food, we started with the spicy diavola pizza with tomato, mozzarella, spicy salami, evoo. The pizza was good. Thin crust, delicious, but not really spicy. It was pretty big - we got about 3 slices each. We ended up getting quite full but we wanted to try some of the entrees also. I got the chicken Marsala and my friend got the braised short rib. Both entrees were excellent. The short rib was a little too salty for me but my friend loved it. The meat fell off the bone very easily. The sauce was rich and the accompanying polenta and carrots were a good addition. The Marsala was one of the best I've had. Definitely on the side of more mushroom, which I love. The chicken was cooked well. The potatoes and veggies were cooked well too. Both portions were big and I ended up taking majority of the Marsala home. When eaten as leftovers the next day, it tasted delicious. For dessert, we ordered the tiramisu. It came in a bowl that matches the tiramisu colors so initially we mistook the bowl for the dessert. The portion is huge. The tiramisu itself was ok. It had a lot of more cream than the ladyfingers or Expresso. It was a bit more sweet that I would've liked. All in all, this was a good experience. We definitely like this restaurant more than their sister restaurant Fresco Cocina because these guys have more food options. Pricing wise, it is comparable to a nicer restaurant in Carlsbad. There is a street parking all around the restaurant. We shall be back! read more

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My parents and uncle and family were visiting from OC so Carlsbad was a perfect middle ground for us to meet up. We stumbled upon this cute place for dinner. They have open seating on there up stairs terrace With heaters period there is casual couch seating or high tops if you want more traditional Restaurant tables period There's also a bar if you just want to grab drinks and chill. We ordered a few of their woodfire pizzas, which were delicious and dough tasted fresh. My mom ordered the ravioli which she raved about the fresh tomatoes in the pasta sauce. It's a cute spot and great service If you are Carlsbad and looking for Italian food. read more

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Wow! My husband, son, and I visited this place on a random Tuesday to celebrate a late anniversary. It was quite lively with families, coworkers, and friends having food and drinks. They have quite a wine menu and a full bar, i was more impressed by the food! We ended up ordering way too much but it was delicious. Our server was a nice Italian man who was extremely attentive and mindful of checking in on us. We had the calamari, smash burger, pizza and drinks, i have to say this was extremely enjoyable and there was quality and quantity in each dish. The prices are fair for such a nice place by the beach. Parking can be tricky but it's worth coming here once! Will be returning in the future read more

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Luigi was amazing!!! Such good food and incredible service. Love this place. Definitely try if you're in the area!

Had a wonderful experience here! The food was very good and the service was friendly and attentive. I'll definitely be coming back and would happily recommend this place to others. read more

Amazing service and rooftop was lovely and ocean view. Enjoy it and have fun. They all in a Mexican restaurant that's right across the street. The owner is super cool. Check it out. read more

Got seated right away for Happy Hour on a Wednesday. The waiter was very attentive the entire time which was great! The prices for happy hour were fair. My friend and I shared the meatballs and some bread and butter. The bread was delicious and fluffy. I think the butter was whipped so it was like cream. Overall amazing! The meatballs were good too. Moist but not wet. Definitely a classic dish done well! It wasn't too busy for happy hour which was nice but definitely started to get busy closer to dinner time! Pleasant happy hour spot. read more

264 Fresco - Meatballs and Focaccia - Italian Near Me - Carlsbad, California

Cool spot near the beach and within walking distance to the beautiful Carlsbad shoreline. If you're looking to catch a game, have a few drinks, and enjoy the atmosphere, this is a solid place to hang out. That said, if you're going for the food, I wouldn't recommend it. The dishes are overpriced for what you get, and the quality and presentation were pretty disappointing. Maybe the food hits better after a few drinks, but for me, it just wasn't good -- honestly, pretty underwhelming overall. Would come back for the drinks and vibe, but not for the food. read more

264 Fresco - wagyu steak - Italian Near Me - Carlsbad, California

Came here for a private event which had preselected food choices and the food was excellent. Loved the pastas and pizza here. The pasta was excellent. Rigatoni alla vodka was very flavorful. The noodles was cooked Al dente which was perfect texture for each bite you take. It helps absorbs the right amount of sauce to each noodle. The short rib pappardelle was perfect. The pasta was flavorful and the short rib was very tender and melts in your mouth. The meatball was excellent. Moist and flavorful. The tomato sauce gives it a perfect pairing. The service was great even and very attentive. The atmosphere was great. Beautiful outdoor seating and heat lamps. read more

Nelly and Sam were amazing at the bar! So personable and attentive, and they made the whole experience really enjoyable. Great service and such a fun atmosphere. We'll definitely be back! read more

Street or lot/valet parking only. Reservations are accepted or you can try self seating upstairs. Perfect for groups. Came here for a catch up dinner with friends and sat upstairs. Our server was horrible, we were constantly calling him over because he wasn't checking on our table or we had to keep reminding him of things we needed because he kept forgetting! We were able to excuse that it was getting busy, but we noticed several times other servers tending just fine to their tables or sometimes we saw our server helping other tables, just not us -__- The food and drinks were amazing! Thoroughly enjoyed our calamari and truffle fries while drinking our mezcalitas! Loved that all the pasta was made in house and it showed. So delicious! Dessert wasn't that great, the panna cotta was too firm and a slight chew to it, I would never get it again. Overall, love the ambiance, view, and food/drinks, but I would definitely make sure to get a new server. Our server really brought down the score for our whole party. read more

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