The Calm one

The food was excellent and the service was as impeccable. The view from the roof top is beautiful. I wish they had the eggplant parm in!!! But the SeaBass was amazing.

Florence Duong

We eat a the roof top. Great place to get some drinks and a bite. Cocktails were super cute and food was pretty good. Came out super fast! Bonus the sunset was nice from there. A bit cold after sunset but there are heaters.

Bonnie Ripley

Kylie is amazing. Energetic, knows the menu and has a warm & wonderful attitude. Would be back to see her again & the good.

Evelyn Faith Martinez

Kylie literally was the ABSOLUTE best. She was so sweet and answered all of our questions! We’ll be returning to come and see her and enjoy the delicious food!!

Danijela

Beautiful Atmosphere, Great Drinks, and Outstanding Service 264 Fresco in Carlsbad is a beautiful, modern spot with a clean design and partial ocean views that elevate the whole experience. The second-floor outdoor seating is especially inviting perfect for a relaxed afternoon or evening. While the food is average and nothing particularly special, the cocktail and drink selection is excellent. What really stood out was the outstanding service our server was incredibly attentive and made us feel well taken care of throughout the meal.

+5

Juliana Catarina

The food there is amazing, the last two visits we had a very good time and the food was perfect! First visit we ordered the short rib pappardelle and lasagna and it was amazing! Yesterday my boyfriend ordered the short rib again because he loved! I tried something new ( ricotta gnocchi) and it was really good!

Vellanee Myers

My family of 4 dined here on 7-20-2025 We were very fortunate to be served by Nelly ( I think that was her name, cute freckled faced sunkissed woman with a cool tattoo about "trying again tomorrow" on her arm) I ABSOLUTELY adore her upbeat personality and excellent service. Give that woman a raise!! Any way on to the food - I had the Fra Diavolo pizza, which was perfectly spicy. My daughter had a fettuccini alfredo with grilled chicken. Let me tell you about this alfredo... it was made the traditional way with fresh parm or perhaps grana padana cheese, over homemade pasta ...My gosh, so delish I wish I had a bowl in front of me right now!! My mom and brother shared a pepperoni pizza and they each had a watermelon salad that my mom who NEVER gushes about food...Gushed over!! The presentation of the food was absolutely beautiful.. a feast to the eyes one might say. The restrooms were very clean and I love the way the dining room is decorated, however we sat on the patio to take advantage of the beautiful Carlsbad weather. My review would not be complete if I did not acknowledge the sweet man who assisted Nelly, the man who bussed our table was either Italian or spoke spanish based upon his accent, Oh how I wished I had asked his name ... what a kind and helpful soul!! I will definitely be returning to 264 Fresco on my next drive down from Las Vegas. ( Yes, I live in the hospitality capital of the U.S. so I KNOW excellent service when I see it!! )

Savana McNeill

My husband and I usually have a special date night whenever we take our yearly June trip to California. We decided to give the place a shot because the views and some reviews. In terms of service, I believe it's honestly just a hit or miss on who your server is, but Our server, I believe her name was Jen? She was amazing and we really enjoyed having her as our server. The view was very pretty and the atmosphere on the deck was very nice for our date. When it got a little too cold, we were able to move to the fireplace and it was very nice of them to allow us to move. I had the Short Rib pappardelle and it was so tasty, the portions are very good too.

+1

Crystal S

So good! Destiny and Anthony are total stars. But the food! Good service means nothing without good food. It’s all fresh and no one makes you feel bad of something isn’t right. One of our fave local spots to celebrate!

Ms. Bui-Bernheim

I was surprised when my friend wanted to come here for their b day. I’m so glad we did . Canadian mike was our server and was attentive and fantastic . Our drinks were fabulous . What a fun place to try ! I inhaled everything . I’ll have to one back to try more .

+6

Amy Reed

264 Fresco is an absolute gem! We had the pleasure of sitting upstairs on the deck, and the views of the ocean were simply breathtaking. The ambiance was perfect—elegant, bright, and inviting, with a mix of stylish and homey accents that made us feel right at home. The service was impeccable, with the staff being attentive and knowledgeable in gluten free options, making our experience even more special. The food was outstanding! As an Italian restaurant, Fresco 264 truly knows how to deliver. The wood-fired dishes were bursting with flavor! We also had a fantastic selection of appetizers, try the beef carpaccio and the meatballs! The drinks were on point, with a great variety of options to choose from. Whether you're looking for a cozy night out or a special occasion, Fresco 264 is the place to go. A note for families, the deck is always 21+ highly recommend!

+12

Antonia Taggart

Stopped here for dinner after a meeting in town and was able to get a seat on the deck for dinner. Gorgeous views and the our server Kylie was amazing! Great recommendations for food and drinks and service was quick. Food was also really good and fairly priced in the area. Would definitely go here again and catch another sunset!

+1

Beautiful location, minutes walk from the beach. Beautiful decor, side seating area could use a screen that can be drawn when the sun starts going down. We had the ceasar salad and calamari for a starter with the pepperoni and margarita pizza for our main dish. All of it was delicious. Our server, Mike, was very nice but came around less often than we would have liked. It was busy but he walked by a few times without acknowledgement.

It's a nice casual place that has a nice vibe. Will the food change your life... Probably not. But we had the eggplant dip and that was solid. My salad with shrimps was delicious and my son had a steak and that was good as well. I had a cocktail and it was nice, but not super nice, but still delicious. There's a roof top seating area which has a super fun and chill vibe... Perfect for sunset viewing. We sat outside and the weather was perfect so it was nice, but if the weather was not perfect then I'd suggest sitting indoors.

Jennifer Anderson

We came here for our pre-marathon pasta fix last night, I had the carbonara and my husband had the vodka penne. We started with the focaccia which was pretty dense and pretty saturated with olive oil. An inordinate amount of time passed after we finished the bread til when we received our mains. Not sure why it took so long, but we probably waited about 45mins to an hour. It seemed as if others were getting their food more rapidly, so maybe it was just us. My carbonara was fairly salty and the penne noodles were chewy. It also seemed as if they’d been sitting under some heat lamps for a bit, since the sauce on the top had kind of dried by the time it got to us. All in all, it’s a beautiful space, but I guess experiences can vary. Also - we were there at 7pm on a Saturday night and there wasn’t any parking outside of their $8 valet, just a heads up.

Pranjali Sharma

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!

+4

whitedrago12

Great start at the front and excellent service throughout! The carpaccio was a great and tasty opener, and the pasta with meatballs was the definite highlight. The pizza was good, but too much plain dough with toppings mostly in the middle. Atmosphere was fine, but nothing memorable.

Randy Whitaker

Dinner and drinks were great. Loved the deck for drinks, and the food was delicious. You can't go wrong with the pizza, and pasta is awesome. Made a point to come back after our first dinner last year it will be on our vacation dinner rotation

+1

Wendy T

Decided to attend happy hour this weekend with our children. The restaurant is beautiful. What I mean by that is it's a very beautiful looking restaurant. However, the service wasn't that great. Had to wait at least over twenty minutes for our waiter to take our order. I don't know if it was short staffed it wasn't a lot of people in the restaurant. And we shouldn't have had to wait that long . The happy hour prices are affordable. However, the food isn't great at all. Also, they had a custom cocktail. However, that wasn't great at all. i'm glad we tried the restaurant I wouldn't return. You will notice with the photos that we pretty much attempted to try everything on the happy hour menu. Let me make a correction. There is a pizza on the happy hour menu that is very delicious. I have worked in this industry as a pastry chef with a Culinary Degree So I understand how hard this industry is. However I have to give an honest opinion.

+2