Fresco at the Gardens

4.5

661 Reviews

$30 and under

Contemporary American

Great for scenic views
Charming
Great for brunch

At the Anderson Japanese Gardens in Rockford, Fresco at the Gardens serves artisanal breakfast and lunch to match its beautiful surroundings. For breakfast, which can be enjoyed anytime Fresco at the Gardens is open, savory options like the biscuits and gravy made with challah rolls topped with organic pork sausage, chorizo and herbs and the whimsical green eggs and ham with homemade pesto sauce and local asiago cheese, are irresistible. Sweet breakfast choices include the healthy start waffles with Fresco granola and topped with vanilla Greek yogurt and berries and the rock candy French toast, rolled in cinnamon rock sugar, both of which are ideal with a fresh-pressed strawberry orange juice.

Popular lunch entrees at Fresco at the Gardens include the Salmon Oscar, a crab stuffed salmon served over cauilflower quinoa rice with grilled asparagus and hollandaise sauce.

Not bookable

This restaurant is open seasonally. Unfortunately, it is currently closed.

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Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Contemporary American
Hours of operation
Mon–Fri 8:00 am–2:00 pm Sat, Sun 8:00 am–3:00 pm
Phone number
(815) 316-2256
Website
http://franchescos.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress

Location
318 Spring Creek Rd, Rockford, IL 61107
Neighborhood
Rockford
Parking details
None
Additional
Beer, Cafe, Cocktails, Non-Smoking, Weekend Brunch, Wine

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What 661 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
4.3Service
4.7Ambience
4.3Value

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Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Fresco at the Gardens offers a "wonderful experience" with "amazing service," making it a top choice for brunch and special occasions. Guests enjoy dining amidst the beautiful garden setting, with dishes like Bagel n Loxx Benedict and Spanish American Breakfast Hash standing out. While some find it "a bit pricey," the ambiance and attentive staff, including "outstanding" servers like Jackie and Jasmine, make it worth a visit. Dining on the deck adds charm, though a few service hiccups suggest room for improvement. Overall, Fresco is a delightful spot for a memorable meal.

661 Reviews

B
Beverly
Chicago
8 reviews
5.0
8 reviews
Dined on November 10, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great food and drinks! Excellent customer! Beautiful atmosphere…
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Beth
Louisville
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on November 10, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Amazing as always! One of our favorite brunch spots, espeythis time of year.
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Elizabeth
Chicago
6 reviews
4.0
6 reviews
Dined on November 2, 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
The food was pretty good. Our waiter was great but a little slow at times returning to the table. It wasn’t outrageous, but noticeable. I would eat there again.
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Ed
Chicago
1 review
2.0
1 review
Dined on October 24, 2024
1. Overall 2
2. Food 2
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 4
Reservation asked if we were celebrating a special event. We were but it was not not acknowledged. My wife almost finished her meal before mine arrived.
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Linda
Chicago
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on October 17, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
It is always pleasant dining at Fresco in the Garden. Food and service is always good.
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Susan
Chicago
6 reviews
5.0
6 reviews
Dined on October 17, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
It’s always a pleasure to eat here. Our server was attentive & food delicious.
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Jack
Chicago
17 reviews
3.0
17 reviews
Dined on October 13, 2024
1. Overall 3
2. Food 4
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 2
Bar service was very slow. Came after the meal was served. Server had too many tables. She tried, but we had to wait for her for everything. Couldn't get our check for a long time.
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Robert
Chicago
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on October 11, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We found Fresco is a great place to grab a bite to eat between walking the beautiful Japanese gardens. Our visit last Friday was terrific. Wonderful recommendations and service from Jasmine. The food and Sangria's tastefully simple and delicious.
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Ed
Chicago
19 reviews
5.0
19 reviews
Dined on October 11, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
Everything was great. We were seated outside and the weather was pretty good.
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Barb
Milwaukee
3 reviews
4.0
3 reviews
Dined on October 11, 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
I eat gluten free and appreciate that they have several options that are gluten free, but I miss the fish tacos they used to have.
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FAQs

Fresco at the Gardens is rated 4.5 stars by 661 OpenTable diners.

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

Not bookable

This restaurant is open seasonally. Unfortunately, it is currently closed.

318 Spring Creek Rd, Rockford, IL 61107

Additional information

Neighborhood
Rockford
Hours of operation
Mon–Fri 8:00 am–2:00 pm Sat, Sun 8:00 am–3:00 pm
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Contemporary American
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
None
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Additional
Beer, Cafe, Cocktails, Non-Smoking, Weekend Brunch, Wine

Website
http://franchescos.com/
Phone number
(815) 316-2256

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Fresco at the Gardens

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