Fresco's Pizzeria – Italian
Sunlight streams into this vibrant neighborhood haunt, where the scent of bubbling vodka sauce and toasted ciabatta fills the air. Crisp, inventive salads like kale and fig offer a bright contrast to the savory warmth of pressed paninis overflowing with tender meatballs or grilled eggplant. As evening settles in, the kitchen turns out steaming bowls of silken penne and rich, slow-simmered bolognese that invite guests to linger over a true taste of Italian comfort.
804 West 187th Street, New York NY 10033 https://frescospizzeria.com/Rating: 3/5 (1 reviews)
Cuisine: Italian
Price range: $$
Dietary options: high-protein, low-carb, vegan, vegetarian, heart-healthy, low-sodium, pescatarian, plant-based, anti-inflammatory, dash-sodium-reduced, gerd, high-fiber, low-cholesterol, south-beach, renal, tlc, volumetrics, zone
Currently closed
Hours
- Monday - Sunday
- 10:00 AM - 11:00 PM
What diners are saying
Diners highlight the reasonable pricing and fair value found during lunch visits, noting that the menu offers a practical and accessible experience for a casual meal. Guests appreciate the straightforward atmosphere, describing the setting as a reliable choice for those seeking a comfortable and unpretentious environment to share with a partner.
Menu
Salads
- Caesar Salad - $9: Romaine lettuce, pecorino romano cheese and croutons topped with Caesar’s dressing. Available at: dinner, lunch
- Asparagus Salad - $11: Grilled asparagus, cherry tomatoes, arugula, topped with parmesan cheese and lemon olive oil dressing Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian
- Kale & Fig - $11: Kale, figs, goat cheese and pecans topped with reduced balsamic.
- Caprese - $11: Kale, figs, goat cheese and pecans topped with reduced balsamic. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Low-Sodium, South-Beach
Panini
- Meatball Panini - $12: Homemade marinara sauce, fresh basil and mozzarella cheese topped with olive oil and parmesan cheese
- Chicken Panini - $12: Grilled chicken, roasted peppers, fresh mozzarella cheese, and fresh basil. Topped with olive oil and reduced balsamic Available at: dinner, lunch
- Italian Panini - $12: Soppressata, prosciutto, fresh mozzarella and arugula, topped with olive oil Available at: dinner, lunch
- Grilled Eggplant Panini - $12: Grilled eggplant, fresh mozzarella, caramelized onions, plum tomatoes and arugula, topped with olive oil, goat cheese and reduced balsamic Available at: dinner, lunch
Pasta
- Penne Alla Vodka - $14: Penne (or choice of other pasta) in our creamy vodka sauce. Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian
- Linguine Bolognese - $15: Linguine (or choice of other pasta) in our delicious homemade meat sauce Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, GERD-Friendly, Zone, Volumetrics, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Penne Primavera - $15: Penne (or choice of other pasta) sautéed in garlic and olive oil, mixed with roasted cherry tomatoes and grilled asparagus Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC
Pizza
- New York Classic Cheese (Small) - $16: Grande mozzarella cheese and sauce Dietary tags: Low-Carb, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, GERD-Friendly, Zone, Volumetrics, TLC
- New York Classic Cheese (Large) - $20: Grande mozzarella cheese and sauce Dietary tags: Low-Carb, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, GERD-Friendly, Zone, Volumetrics, TLC
- Pepperoni (Small) - $18: Grande mozzarella cheese, sauce and pepperoni Dietary tags: High-Protein, Low-Carb
- Pepperoni (Large) - $24: Grande mozzarella cheese, sauce and pepperoni Dietary tags: High-Protein, Low-Carb
- Margherita (Small) - $20: Fresh mozzarella cheese, homemade marinara sauce, topped with extra virgin olive oil, basil and parmesan Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC
- Margherita (Large) - $24: Fresh mozzarella cheese, homemade marinara sauce, topped with extra virgin olive oil, basil and parmesan Dietary tags: High-Protein, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, GERD-Friendly, Zone, Volumetrics, TLC
- Upside Down Sicilian - $25: Grande mozzarella cheese, topped with homemade marinara sauce, Pecorino Romano, oregano and extra virgin olive oil Dietary tags: High-Protein, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, South-Beach
- Calabrese - $28: Fresh mozzarella, Grande mozzarella cheese, marinara sauce, soppressata, red onions, kalamata olives topped with fresh basil, parmesan and olive oil
- The Nonna / The Grandma - $27: Fresh mozzarella, Grande mozzarella cheese, fresh garlic, homemade marinara sauce topped with fresh basil and parmesan cheese Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian
- Vodka Sauce Pizza (Small) - $20: Fresh Mozzarella, homemade vodka sauce topped with parmesan Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian
- Vodka Sauce Pizza (Large) - $24: Fresh Mozzarella, homemade vodka sauce topped with parmesan Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian
- Vegetarian (Small) - $20: Fresh mozzarella, Grande mozzarella cheese, grilled eggplant, roasted peppers, caramelized onions, grilled asparagus, fresh mushroom and kalamata olives topped with parmesan and basil Dietary tags: High-Protein, Low-Carb, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, High-Fiber, GERD-Friendly, Zone, Volumetrics, TLC
- Vegetarian (Large) - $28: Fresh mozzarella, Grande mozzarella cheese, grilled eggplant, roasted peppers, caramelized onions, grilled asparagus, fresh mushroom and kalamata olives topped with parmesan and basil Dietary tags: High-Protein, Low-Carb, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, High-Fiber, GERD-Friendly, Zone, Volumetrics, TLC
- Mixed Fresh Mushrooms (Small) - $20: Fresh mozzarella, rosemary and talleggio topped with Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese and truffle oil. Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian
- Mixed Fresh Mushrooms (Large) - $28: Fresh mozzarella, rosemary and talleggio topped with Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese and truffle oil. Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian
- Fig and Goat Cheese (Small) - $20: Fresh mozzarella, Grande mozzarella cheese, dried figs, goat cheese, topped with arugula, olive oil and walnuts. Dietary tags: High-Fiber
- Fig and Goat Cheese (Large) - $28: Fresh mozzarella, Grande mozzarella cheese, dried figs, goat cheese, topped with arugula, olive oil and walnuts. Dietary tags: High-Fiber
- Pear & Gorgonzola (Small) - $20: Fresh mozzarella, Grande mozzarella cheese, pear, gorgonzola cheese, topped with walnuts and parmesan Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian
- Pear & Gorgonzola (Large) - $28: Fresh mozzarella, Grande mozzarella cheese, pear, gorgonzola cheese, topped with walnuts and parmesan Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian
- Prosciutto & Arugula (Small) - $20: Fresh mozzarella, Grande mozzarella cheese, caramelized onions, goat cheese, arugula and prosciutto. Topped with parmesan and olive oil
- Prosciutto & Arugula (Large) - $28: Fresh mozzarella, Grande mozzarella cheese, caramelized onions, goat cheese, arugula and prosciutto. Topped with parmesan and olive oil
- Buffalo Chicken (Small) - $20: Fresh mozzarella, Grande mozzarella cheese, spicy buffalo chicken topped with parmesan and buffalo sauce
- Buffalo Chicken (Large) - $28: Fresh mozzarella, Grande mozzarella cheese, spicy buffalo chicken topped with parmesan and buffalo sauce
- Barbecue Chicken (Small) - $20: Fresh mozzarella, Grande mozzarella cheese, gorgonzola cheese, caramelized onions, barbecue chicken, topped with parmesan and barbecue sauce
- Barbecue Chicken (Large) - $28: Fresh mozzarella, Grande mozzarella cheese, gorgonzola cheese, caramelized onions, barbecue chicken, topped with parmesan and barbecue sauce
- Four Cheese (Small) - $20: Fresh mozzarella, Grande mozzarella cheese, ricotta, taleggio, topped with olive oil Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian
- Four Cheese (Large) - $28: Fresh mozzarella, Grande mozzarella cheese, ricotta, taleggio, topped with olive oil Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian
Desserts
- Nutella Pizza - $16: Topped with fresh strawberries and pecans. Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian
Sides
- Garlic Knots - $1: Filled with fresh garlic and mozzarella cheese Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, GERD-Friendly, Zone, Volumetrics, TLC
- Meatballs - $10: Cooked in homemade marinara sauce, topped with fresh basil and parmesan cheese.
Beverages
- Pellegrino Italian Sodas - $2: Choice of Blood Orange, Clementine, Grapefruit, Lemon, Orange & Pomegranate Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Low-Cholesterol, TLC
- 12 oz Canned Soda - $1.5: Choice of Pepsi, Coke, Diet Pepsi, Diet Coke, Welch’s Grape, Ginger Ale Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Renal
- Bottled Water - $1.5: Local Poland Spring
- Bottled Soda & Snapple - $2: Snapple, Bottled Sodas, Root Beer Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian
Frequently Asked Questions about Fresco's Pizzeria
- Does this restaurant have a website or online ordering?
- Fresco's Pizzeria has a website available at https://frescospizzeria.com/ for information and potential online ordering.
- How many reviews does this restaurant have?
- The provided restaurant data does not specify the exact number of reviews for Fresco's Pizzeria.
- Does this restaurant offer good ambiance?
- The restaurant offers a straightforward, comfortable, and unpretentious atmosphere suitable for casual dining and sharing a meal with a partner.
- Does this restaurant have good options for group dining with mixed dietary needs?
- Fresco's Pizzeria accommodates mixed diets with high-protein, nut-free, pescatarian, sugar-free, and vegetarian options like penne primavera and four cheese pizza.
- Is this restaurant good for casual dining or more upscale?
- This restaurant is best for casual dining, featuring an unpretentious atmosphere and reasonable pricing for practical, accessible Italian meals.
- How does this restaurant compare to others in the same cuisine type?
- Fresco's Pizzeria offers a moderate-priced, unpretentious Italian dining experience with a 3.0/5 rating, focusing on practical value and casual comfort.
- What are the most popular dishes at this restaurant?
- Popular menu highlights include the meatball panini, penne alla vodka, linguine bolognese, and the New York classic cheese pizza.
- Which dishes work for multiple diets at once (e.g., keto + gluten-free)?
- Four Cheese pizza options accommodate multiple diets simultaneously, including vegetarian, nut-free, pescatarian, and sugar-free requirements.
- What are the main concerns mentioned in customer reviews?
- Customer reviews do not list specific concerns, instead highlighting reasonable pricing, fair value, and a straightforward, unpretentious atmosphere for diners.
- What type of diner would most enjoy this restaurant?
- Diners seeking a casual, unpretentious Italian meal with reasonable pricing and comfort food like paninis and pasta would most enjoy this restaurant.
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