Fresco II

No greeting upon entering the building, non attentive and drastically overpriced for this consumer market rapidly without the service to justify value

Used to be better food quality and presentation, about a year or so ago. Used to be hot greek waiters standing around too. Haha. Bill w/​tip came to over $ 140 for two entrees, one app and a bottle of wine.
Three to four stars for the waiter. It took him over 12 minutes to acknowledge us. But he was very pleasant and knowledgeable. He wrapped up our to-​go boxes very nicely when we were done which was appreciated. Receptionist not much personality or graciousness. She could have seated us at a more interior location not next to cold drafty door. The first location she took us to was too close to other diners for a fancy restaurant.
My greek chicken was smothered with a watery & over-​lemony sauce. Mashed potatoes were just meh. Saving grace of establishment is that the ambiance is nice there; the guitarist/​singer in lounge was good, playing Clapton and other blues. BB game was on the two big overhead big screens too on lounge side.
I think the lounge is the go-​to at this place. Overall, the restaurant side isn’t getting enough business for a friday night. And yet they could be. Yard House had a 30 minute wait at same time. They might try lowering their prices, and improving food quality a bit. The other thing: Reduce your portion sizes! No one needs to eat like a glutton. Its never as good the next day anyway plus you have to take your overpriced food home in a box. What if you want to go someplace else like movies next door and be out awhile? Hopefully owners will heed some advice here. I hope it survives, because its been here awhile already.

Excellent food! The artichoke appetizer is amazing. The bread & dipping sauce is so good you cannot stop eating it! Pasta is delicious.

I have been there several times for lunch. I admit that I normally get their soup and salad special. Great clam chowder and lots of salad. I almost always end up taking the salad home. (And the bread is to die for.) Yes, their regular menu can be pricey, but the soup and salad deal is why I go and I love it!

Service was very pleasant. The food was not that great sadly. My dad ordered a caesar salad (nothing special about it pretty basic) added chicken the total for his salad (again just your average Caesar salad) was $ 19 are you joking?

LOOOVE this place. It’s always our go-​to for a nice restaurant in Palmdale. My favorites are the fire roasted bread, the garlic sauce with the free bread, the eggplant parm, and the stuffed mushrooms.
Food: great! A bit pricey, but it’s good for the portions/​ambience
Ambience: classy. It’s not enforced but it’s a nice place
Price: more expensive side
Parking: free in the lot, it’s Palmdale
My family’s been here so often some of the waiters recognize us. So yes, i will go several more times.

I came here on a Friday night recently after swearing I wouldn’t come back. We sat in the bar area and they had a live artist which was nice. We were enjoying ourself until all the tables started being moved around leaving us the only table in the middle of the bar. Waiters kept telling us we had a few minutes and needed to move. I found this extremely rude. All so they could open up a club. I feel like they don’t know who they catering too. Either a mellow crowed who listens to jazz or a night club with techno.
Food was ok. I really wanted to enjoy a nice dinner here like I used to at there location on L. It’s just not the same at all. Sadly.

Food was great. I ordered baked chicken parmigiana and my wife ordered chicken Marsala. The food was very tasty, chicken cooked to perfection and the tomato sauce was amazing! Tab was a bit high compared to other places serving the same dish but it was worth the money!

I’m not refuting that the food is tasty and even scrumptious. But this is Palmdale. Not some trendy upscale restaurant at the beach and yet their prices mimic it.
I had the lamb chops. Some people don’t care for its gamey after taste, but it was very tender.
There was live music, a one man band consisting of a computer accompanied with a barefooted guitarist.
The staff was (for the most part pleasant and accommodating). The only gamey part of the experience that we left in my mouth was seeing a strapping young, healthy waiter hop out of his suv from a handicap designated parking stall and jog back inside the restaurant and go back to work. Do you really disregard your handicapped patrons so much that you would steal a stall that you’re not eligible for?
I start to wonder if all your employees embrace that same philosophy. Not to mention it is illegal to misuse a handicap placard.

I have been here twice, once my sister brought me here and then I brought my husband once. I am from out of state and wish we had a Fresca II in Washington. The food was excellent, service right on… yes, it is a bit pricey but definately a treat. The bread and dip was addicting. It makes me hungry for it just thinking about it. Only bad thing I have to say is… we chose a half booth on the back wall and the traffic past our table was disturbing… however we got to see the different delicacies as they passed by. I will be back.

Good service !! delicious pasta plate with spicy chicken! Calamari was on point ! Bread is sweet and bomb ! All in all its a great place !

First time here been wanting to try this place Keeping in mind it is New Year’s Eve. I figured it be fairly busy.
The food was good ordered a caprese as a starter for. Party of 3. It was good and well proportioned. As a first course a member of our party ordered the soup of the day, seafood chowder. That was very good. Filled with mussels clams and shrimp with just a bit of spice. Highly recommend it.
I had Greek chicken. It was well done and more than filling. The mashed patatoe were the stars on the plate. Angel hair was properly cooked and made to specification of one of my parties Instructions.
The fire pasta. Was not impressive. This dish sounds good on paper but just seems like they threw it together for sake of having a spicy pasta dish on menu. Chucking jalapeños into pasta adding cilantro and tomatoes, just didn’t make an impression on anyone.
The complimentary bread and garlic dip was wonderful .
We ended the evening with tiramisu and lattes. Very nicely done .
Our server was busy but attentive and gracious. As for his support staff, they seemed confused, might have been because it was New Years and the place was getting packed, but a few plates went to different tables and someone else’s dishes were brought to ours. All together a good place to go as an alternative to the chain places at the mall.

Had a great meal tonight, this place exceeded my expectations. I had the Caprese salad and my husband had the wedge. Both of these salads are big and make a great meal. We added in the calamari and the fire shrimp apps. So good were both but you must try the shrimp. I will be back, shout out the our awesome waiter Arturo. than you!

Some people have mentioned it is kind of pricey and it is, but the food is good. The waitress we had was nice and friendly. Her and the staff was attentive. But I would hope so since there was maybe 2 other tables that had people in them went we went. So I am not sure how they are when there is a crowd.
I would go back again. Since I had a good experience.

Happy everytime I eat there, love it love it, food is awesome, the atmosphere is beautiful, wish they still had Fischer amber beer, and the lasagna is killer. And don’t forget to try the meatballs. yum yum. highly recommend this place

I love coming here. They’re pricey so we don’t come often. But the atmosphere, the food, the service?! It’s always been stellar. We went tonight for my MIL’s birthday and it was amazing as usual. The ladies that helped us tonight were very sweet.
Their pasta is outstanding. So flavorful. Large servings. The ambiance is nice. Low lights. It’s actually more of a date night kind of place. I’ve also tried their Greek salad and it’s very good. The bread? Ugh SO good, soft and fresh. They don’t have a kids menu but do offer kids food, just ask. Love this place!

I’ll start by saying that the bread is the best around. It’s a very soft, sweet roll served with, I think, a balsamic/​garlic yogurt dipping sauce. I enjoyed the quattro formaggio pasta and the lasagna was also very tasty

First-​time visitor a few weeks ago. Went in with my mom to catch up during lunch time on a Sunday and the place is decently-​sized (might be a bit cramped when it’s a full house though). Ambience/​décor is quite nice and the prices reflect it; you won’t be out of place if you strolled in in your dressy attire. It’s a jeans/​slacks and button-​down shirt/​polo looking kind of place.
We just ordered appetizers: I ordered the scallops and my mom ordered the calamari. My scallops were fine; loved the sauce. However, for some reason, my mom’s calamari were way too salty. Our server (I forgot his name, but he had a handlebar mustache) was more than accommodating in taking it back and changing the order. He then explained what changes he made to our bill when we got it.
I would go again to try the other dishes in their menu (I’m a fan of Medit. food). Very good ambience and customer service, but I’ll probably ask for low salt next time.

Wow! We started with an appetizer of Saganaki Opa! which is Greek Kasseri fried cheese served table side by the chef, flambéd with Metaxa Brandy. Mr. Picky had never tried this dish and was skeptical and kept trying to stop me ordering it, but his informed opinion after two bites was simply, «Yummy for my tummy!» Seriously, how embarrassing is that?
The $ 12 bowl of seafood chowder made fresh to order was a nice surprise with its spicy Jalapeño kick and we both agreed the shrimp was perfectly cooked and delicious. The busboy Angel was delightful and very helpful; we liked him and he had a lovely smile.
I really enjoyed the fact that our waitress Rina really knew the menu and could talk to how good something was … after that incredibly wonderful appetizer I was in the throes of a cheese craving and, based on her response to my question, «What will taste so yummy, rich and wonderfully decadent that I’ll feel guilty walking out of here?» I went ahead and ordered the Lasagna. Mr. Picky chose the Greek lamb chops. We ended up swapping plates, and I was in heaven! That plate of lamb with its lemon-​ey sauce and delicious vegetables and garlic mashed potatoes reminded me of the dinner table of my friend’s grandmother. Chef Brad is the genius in the kitchen behind that plate, and I grabbed the opportunity to tell him when he came to the table. I did take a couple bites of «my» lasagna and it was really quite good. Mr. Picky asked for a little more salad dressing and said it was good — I agree.
It was a little warm in the restaurant so we had to finish with Spumoni – good excuse :)!!! Don’t know where they get it, but it was incredible!
Heading back for more as soon as I’m in the area again.

Service was impeccable. Amazing Creamy Ginger Carrot and Jalepeno soup. LARGE portion of the wedge salad — like Mount Everest. Classy venue with great wine list and cocktail mix. One less star only because the food came out SUPER slow –took about 25 minutes to get some salad and pasta.