264 Fresco

4.5

2605 Reviews

$30 and under

Italian

Make a reservation

2 people

Dec 30, 2024

7:00 PM

Booked 30 times today

Great for outdoor dining
Neighborhood 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
Neighborhood
Carlsbad
Cross street
Carlsbad Blvd.
Parking details
Private Lot
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cafe, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Delivery, Dog Friendly, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Outdoor Firepit, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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Popular dishes

Rosemary Focaccia$5.00
whipped butter
Ricotta Toast$13.00
apricot jam | fig | chili oil
Arancini$8.00
basil aioli | parmesan
Charcuterie Board$20.00
chef's choice of cheese | cured meat | pickles | jam | dried fruit | nuts
Eggplant Parmigiana$14.00
marinara | mozzarella | ricotta | parmesan
Crispy Artichokes$14.00
lemon aioli | grana
Crispy Brussel Sprouts$15.00
pancetta gastrique | grana
Crispy Calamari$18.00
calabrian aioli
Nduja Prawn$16.00
peppers | onions | nduja butter | polenta
House Cut Truffle Fries$11.00
lemon aioli
Meatballs$12.00
san marzano tomato sauce | ricotta
264 Mac and Cheese$15.00
house bacon | garlic breadcrumb
Seasonal Roasted Vegetables$8.00

Salads

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

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

Seafood

Chilean Seabass$44.00
corn | golden beet | sweet pepper
Scallop Risotto$28.00
kale | roasted mushroom | black truffle
Branzino$36.00
sun dried tomato | olive | lemon
Grilled Salmon$32.00
creamed spinach | zucchini | tomato

Wood Fired Pizza

add: dips +$3 | hot honey | ranch

Margherita$18.00
san marzano tomato sauce | fresh mozzarella | basil
Spicy Diavola$19.00
tomato | mozzarella | sopressata | evoo
Pepperoni$19.00
hot honey | ricotta | mozzarella
Meatball$22.00
marzano tomato | sweet italian pepper | mozzarella
Prosciutto$22.00
taleggio | grape | carmelized onion
Affumicata$20.00
sausage | mushroom | mozzarella | basil | evoo
Mortadella$19.00
mortadella | mozzarella | ricotta | creamed spinach | pistachio

Pasta

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

Spaghetti Pomodoro$20.00
parmesan | heirloom tomato
Spaghetti Bolognese$25.00
ricotta | grana
Fettucine Alfredo$19.00
confit garlic | parmesan
Short Rib Pappardelle$26.00
mushroom | confit garlic | beef jus | grana
Lasagna$24.00
our signature recipe; house sausage | bechamel | bolognese
Butternut Ravioli$25.00
goat cheese | pumpkin seed | sage
Rigatoni Alla Vodka$24.00
stracciatella
Gnocchi Carbonara$26.00
limited supply; house bacon | pecorino romano
Maremoso Linguini$35.00
spicy tomato broth | clam | shrimp | sea bass | salmon
Scallop Linguine$24.00
basil pesto | pecorino

Secondi

Chicken Marsala$32.00
zucchini | mushroom | potato | marsala sauce
Chicken Parmigiana$32.00
spaghetti | prosciutto | pomodoro | mozzarella
Braised Shortrib$32.00
polenta | mushroom | carrot | red wine jus
8oz Filet Mignon$44.00
crispy yukon potato | demi glace | carrot
Hanger Steak$38.00
whipped potato | carrot
- 8oz$38.00
Smashed Wagyu Burger$26.00
fontina | pork belly | pickled onions | peppadew aioli | house fries

Cocktails

Capri$16.00
gin | raspberry | passionfruit | limoncello | sparkling wine
Mai Tai$16.00
white rum | orgeat | fresh juices | dark rum float
La Madonna$15.00
vodka | passionfruit | grapefruit | bubbles
Aperol Spritz$15.00
Aperol | prosecco | soda
Lychee Verde$15.00
vodka | lychee | lemon | basil | elderflower
Fresco's Old Fashioned$17.00
bourbon | bitters | brown sugar reduction
264 Manhattan$16.00
bourbon | antica carpano | orange bitters
Rosemary Peaches$13.00
bourbon | peaches | lemon | rosemary
Cadillac Margarita$16.00
blanco | lime | agave | mandarin liqueur
Hibiscus Mezcalita$16.00
mezcal | lime | agave | hibiscus water | tajín
La Vita Bella$16.00
blanco | lime | agave | pineapple juice | mint | serranos | charred pineapple
Amalfi Verde$16.00
blanco tequila | cucumber | lime | poblano liqueur
Tropical Margarita$16.00
blanco | lime | agave | peach | passionfruit | cranberry

Draft Beers

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

Bottled Beers

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

White / Rose Wines

Falanghina, Feudi di San Gregorio, Italy$13.00
Pinot Grigio, Terlato Colli, Friuli, Italy$14.00
Sauvignon Blanc, Fresco, Fallbrook$11.00
Sauvignon Blanc, Crowded House, New Zealand$13.00
Vermentino, La Cala, Sardinia, Italy$12.00
Viognier, 1753, Campuget, France$14.00
Chardonnay, Fresco, Fallbrook$11.00
Chardonnay, Rombauer, Carneros, Napa$22.00
Chardonnay, La Crema, Sonoma Coast$15.00
Moscato, Saracco, Castiglione, Italy$12.00
Soave, Pieropan, Venetto, Italy$16.00
Rose, Patelin, Tablas Creek, Paso Robles$16.00

Red Wines

Pinot Noir, Nielson, Santa Barbara$14.00
Pinot Noir, Paul O'brien, Oregon$20.00
Sangiovese, La Gerla, Toscana, Italy$14.00
Chianti Classico, Il Grigio, Toscana, Italy$17.00
Super Tuscan, Villa Antinori, Toscana, Italy$14.00
Montepulciano, Campogiovanni, Toscana$16.00
Red Blend, Trefethen, Eshcol Oak, Napa$20.00
Cabernet Sauvignon, Fresco, Fallbrook$11.00
Cabernet Sauvignon, Daou, Paso Robles$16.00
Cabernet Sauvignon, Scattered Peaks, Napa$20.00
Malbec, Zolo, Mendoza, Argentina$13.00
Nebbiolo, Riva, Piedmont, Italy$16.00
Valpolicella, Allegrini, Venetto, Italy$12.00
264 Fresco Sangria (Red or White)$13.00

Sparkling Wines

187ml "split" bottles

Prosecco, La Marca, Veneto, Italy$12.00
Prosecco Rose, Mionetto, Veneto, Italy$13.00
Champagne, Nicolas Feuillatte, France$21.00
Brut, Chandon, California$16.00

What 2,605 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 Carlsbad offers a delightful dining experience with a stunning location just a block from the beach. Guests rave about the "outstanding service" and "excellent food." The menu features delicious Italian dishes like lasagna and short rib pasta. Perfect for both casual lunches and special nights out, 264 Fresco is praised for its "lovely atmosphere" and "fantastic" drinks. While some mention noise levels and valet fees, many still consider it a must-visit for its "great vibes" and "attentive staff."

2,605 Reviews

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Lynne
San Diego
8 reviews
2.0
8 reviews
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 2
2. Food 2
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 3
When we walked in, there was a sign they were going through a new management. We arrived on Saturday night at 730pm and it was dead. That should’ve given me pause! The service was ok (ish). I ordered the lasagna, one of their specialties. It was lukewarm and the bottom noodle was a weird grayish brown and was tough to cut through. Their only saving grace were the crispy artichokes. Delish!
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Daniela
VIP
Toronto
9 reviews
5.0
9 reviews
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 3
Old fashioned drink, pasta, meatballs and focaccia (best I’ve ever had) - delicious!!
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Kristi
San Diego
4 reviews
3.0
4 reviews
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 3
2. Food 2
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Always great ambiance and service here. During this particular dining experience, details were overlooked making the food only average. For example, the eggplant parmigiana had great flavor but was undercooked and tough and the short rib parpardelle was served lukewarm. Our waiter compensated us for the parmigiana in the end, which showed good faith. The signature Manhattan was excellent.
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Dennis
San Diego
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 6 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
Food was good served hot. Had to wait a few minutes while they baked then bread. Good service even though the place was crowded for a Monday evening.
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Garrett
San Diego
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on December 21, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We had the best service and great food! All around great place and environment
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Mike
Denver
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on December 21, 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 3
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
Nice environment and the noise level wasn't exceeding high so our table could carry on a discussion. However, the portion sizes were small (other than the pizza) and the quality was not as good as other restaurants at this price point.
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Kenneth
VIP
Phoenix
13 reviews
4.0
13 reviews
Dined on December 21, 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Great food but Salmin portion was smallist. Chicken marsala came with potatoes rather than pasta. We asked the server afterward he said just request pasta or vegetables would’ve been nice if it said that on the menu. Meatball appetizer was good, but not quite warm enough server and staff were very good. Ambience was good.
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Debbie
San Diego
25 reviews
4.0
25 reviews
Dined on December 20, 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 3
Artichoke appetizer was delicious! Focaccia bread very good. Excellent Rosé wine (Tablas Creek) & very good espresso martini. Atmosphere a bit lacking. Good service.
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Alison
Greater Boston
7 reviews
4.0
7 reviews
Dined on December 20, 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great views for happy hour on the desk upstairs! Multiple heaters make it comfortable when it’s cold. Apps are delicious. Scallop linguine is made with an awesome pesto. Pizzas are very good! Also, was able to practice speaking some Italian with our server, Michael (grazie mille per tutto)
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Jim
VIP
Miami
23 reviews
4.0
23 reviews
Dined on December 18, 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Great food, and a nice waiter! It was a Tuesday night and there are two dining rooms. So, if you'd like a quieter date spot, there's space available for that. We enjoyed the atmosphere.
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FAQs

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

264 Fresco is rated 4.5 stars by 2605 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people

Dec 30, 2024

7:00 PM

Booked 30 times today

Order delivery or takeout

264 Carlsbad Village Dr, Carlsbad, CA 92008

Dining areas

Additional information

Cross street
Carlsbad Blvd.
Neighborhood
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
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cafe, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Delivery, Dog Friendly, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Outdoor Firepit, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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 reservation

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 Focaccia$5.00

Ricotta Toast$13.00

Arancini$8.00

Charcuterie Board$20.00

Eggplant Parmigiana$14.00

Crispy Artichokes$14.00

Crispy Brussel Sprouts$15.00

Crispy Calamari$18.00

Nduja Prawn$16.00

House Cut Truffle Fries$11.00

Meatballs$12.00

264 Mac and Cheese$15.00

Seasonal Roasted Vegetables$8.00

Salads

Caesar Salad$14.00

Caprese$12.00

Beet and Burrata$18.00

Insalata di Noci$15.00

Farro$16.00

Spinach Salad$17.00

Seafood

Chilean Seabass$44.00

Scallop Risotto$28.00

Branzino$36.00

Grilled Salmon$32.00

Wood Fired Pizza

Margherita$18.00

Spicy Diavola$19.00

Pepperoni$19.00

Meatball$22.00

Prosciutto$22.00

Affumicata$20.00

Mortadella$19.00

Pasta

Spaghetti Pomodoro$20.00

Spaghetti Bolognese$25.00

Fettucine Alfredo$19.00

Short Rib Pappardelle$26.00

Lasagna$24.00

Butternut Ravioli$25.00

Rigatoni Alla Vodka$24.00

Gnocchi Carbonara$26.00

Maremoso Linguini$35.00

Scallop Linguine$24.00

Secondi

Chicken Marsala$32.00

Chicken Parmigiana$32.00

Braised Shortrib$32.00

8oz Filet Mignon$44.00

Hanger Steak$38.00

Smashed Wagyu Burger$26.00

Cocktails

Capri$16.00

Mai Tai$16.00

La Madonna$15.00

Aperol Spritz$15.00

Lychee Verde$15.00

Fresco's Old Fashioned$17.00

264 Manhattan$16.00

Rosemary Peaches$13.00

Cadillac Margarita$16.00

Hibiscus Mezcalita$16.00

La Vita Bella$16.00

Amalfi Verde$16.00

Tropical Margarita$16.00

Draft Beers

Hard Kombucha - Seasonal - Rotating Tap$9.00

264 Fresco Blonde - Blonde Ale - 4.8%$8.00

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

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