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Fresco Grill, Bonsall, CA

Fresco Grill

4.5
4.5
485 Reviews
$30 and under
Italian

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 4 times today
  • Charming
  • Neighborhood gem
  • Kid-friendly
Leone D'Arcangelo, Chef/Owner, welcomes you to Fresco Wine Bar and Grill. We are proud to present the community with an authentic and creative menu, made with the freshest and best ingredients. At Fresco Wine Bar and Grill we feature an award winning wine list, and a casual, yet sophisticated atmosphere. Located in the River Village shopping center, Leone invites you and your family to enjoy a wonderful dining experience. We are excited to introduce wine pairing dinners, cooking classes, Sunday brunch, and live weekly authentic Italian Music Night, in the near future. We are open daily for lunch and dinner.


Stop in for one of our signature cocktails!


Buon Appetito!

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Italian, Seafood, Steak
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Thu 12:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 12:00 pm–9:30 pm Sun 11:00 am–9:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (760) 631-1944
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive chef
    Leone D'Arcangelo
  • Neighborhood
    Bonsall
  • Cross street
    Pala Road
  • Parking details
    Private Lot
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cafe, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Indoor Fireplace, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 485 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
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.2Value

NoiseModerate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Fresco Grill delights with its "truly amazing" cuisine and "fantastic dining" experience, creating memorable moments in a cozy, modern setting. Known for "fabulous food" and "authentic Italian" dishes, its service consistently impresses. While some found the calamari lacking, the restaurant remains a cherished spot for celebrations and "happy memories."

485 Reviews
  1. Susan

    VIP

    San Diego

    31 reviews

    3.0

    31 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    We have been to this restaurant dozens of times and have spent New Year's Eve with them three or four times. We were very disappointed last night. It was a very cold evening and the hostess put us at probably the worst table in the house. Every time the front door opened, the cold air blew right in on this table. We asked to be moved. We waited about 10 minutes while other people came in and were seated right away. We were told that the open tables were for the 6:45 reservations (ours were for 6:30 and we arrived about 6:15). The hostesses were finally able to put together a table for us in clear view of the table we vacated. No one else was ever seated there the whole evening. Our server was very attentive and was doing his best given the crowd. We got our scallop appetizer extremely quickly. A server came by with an additional order and asked if we had ordered two and we said no. We were finished with it by the time we received our bottle of wine. We finished the bottle of wine before our meals were served and our server kept apologizing for the delay. He did ask us once to remind him what we had ordered. People came well after we did and were seated next to us. They were finished and left the restaurant before we even got our meals. My husband ordered salmone fresco alla griglia and I ordered fettuccine alfredo con pollo. Our meals were very good, and as I said, our server was doing his best, but the staff seemed a bit disorganized and chaotic. This was not the New Year's Eve celebration that we were expecting.

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  2. Sean

    San Diego

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    My only complaint is with the app, not the restaurant. Everything was great regarding the food and service. Making our reservation through OpenTable- there was no option to select preference for indoor dining (it said unavailable). Upon arrival we were told that the only option was outdoor dining. This is something that should be stated on the app. There were several other dining groups that had a similar experience. It didn’t ruin our evening at all, but it definitely could have…

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  3. Helen

    San Diego

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We love this place! They have Delicious food and great service!

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  4. Cassie

    San Diego

    12 reviews

    5.0

    12 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Our server was Quick an efficient. The food was very good. I got the goat cheese spinach stuffed ravioli and the sauce was fantastic. Husband got the seafood pasta and loved it. Crème Brûlée was just right. Definitely going back to try the pizzas.

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  5. Michael

    San Diego

    29 reviews

    5.0

    29 reviews

    Dined on December 25, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Really enjoyed our small family gathering for Christmas Eve dinner!

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  6. Sandra

    San Diego

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on December 3, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent in every way . Never disappoints , the artichoke appetizer is our new addiction , highly recommend the chefs special as well .

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  7. scott

    San Diego

    24 reviews

    5.0

    24 reviews

    Dined on November 10, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great food great staff. Had a wonderful time was a great date

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  8. Joe

    VIP

    Washington DC

    5 reviews

    4.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on November 10, 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    The food never disappoints. So good! They were very busy, so it was louder than usual. The specials have never disappointed.

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  9. Reed

    New York City

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on October 28, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food was delicious. They accommodated our requests for modifications of the meals. Served in a timely manner. Not rushed at all.

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  10. Erinn

    VIP

    Los Angeles

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on October 18, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    We love this local favorite for authentic Italian. The food is consistently good and we love to finish our meal with their homemade tiramisu- delicious!

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FAQs

Fresco Grill offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (760) 631-1944.

Fresco Grill is rated 4.5 stars by 485 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 4 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Fresco Grill

5256 S. Mission Rd, Bonsall, CA 92003

Additional information

  • Cross street
    Pala Road
  • Neighborhood
    Bonsall
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Thu 12:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 12:00 pm–9:30 pm Sun 11:00 am–9:00 pm
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Italian, Seafood, Steak
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Private Lot
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Leone D'Arcangelo
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cafe, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Indoor Fireplace, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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