Fresco II

Overall lovely vibe here. Restaurant has bar seating plus numerous seating options in general throughout. Clean restrooms, decent sized parking lot, great and friendly staff that was quick to seat us and quick to get our food. 4/5 because the pasta we got was very watery and not very tasty, had to put a lot of pepper on it to get some flavor to it. Meatballs were also pretty lacking in the flavor department. Would still come back however just to give it a second shot at redemption.

Excellent salmon, veggies are good. The old fashions were delicious. Music talent doing his own versions of covers was a bassist. Our server Kaylee was a sweetheart.

Had dinner here on a Friday during the Holiday season. There was a talented live band playing in the lounge/bar area, a tasteful Christmas decoration through out the venue and an enjoyable atmosphere. Nella was my bartender and she did a great job while being busy with a full house. I suggest trying the lamb chops as entree and the cannolis for dessert. Good times! 🎄🎅🍷

First time at this establishment. Went out for a date night with me and my wife. First the drinks were amazing. My wife had red sangria and I had a Moscow mule with a blood orange enhancement. The food was excellent. For appetizers we shared stuffed mushrooms. For our entree she had a lobster ravioli and I had 22oz ribeye- the cook in it was medium. I added jumbo shrimp. It came on a bed of garlic mashed potatoes with a mushroom sauce. Our waiter and everyone that serviced our table was excellent. Definitely going back!

Wait staff are not the best. You have to ask them to serve you. We asked about bread and she said that will cost you. My food had pieces of shrimp shelled risotto was not cooked and hard. Told her and she said that’s how it is cooked. Do not recommend this restaurant do to the staff’s attitude and the food quality.

Frescoes has super delicious food. This is probably top 10 of the best steaks I’ve ever had. this particular steak was juicy tender flavorful extremely delicious. The mushroom sauce was beyond tasty. The mashed potatoes were mashed perfect. Overall, this dish was perfectly made It did not disappoint.

What a NIGHTMARE!!! First, the service is AWFUL!!!! They are trying to save money by shorting the wait staff. There was only ONE server for the entire restaurant at 5pm. Didn’t get our order until 6:45. Left at 6:50 and there was still just the one server. Second, and a complete travesty, is the actual food. My order immediately tasted like it was made yesterday and reheated in a microwave. But, if the taste wasn’t enough proof of that, I actually had a large chunk of tin foil in the sauce on my plate. Ironically, as we were ordering I said “I don’t really want to eat here. I’m pretty sure the owners also own Raven’s Nest and that place is both way overpriced for what it is, and the food there isn’t that good either. Finally, too many screens and some of them are broken. If you can’t afford to fix it or replace it, just take it down. Save yourself the money, time, and hassle and find somewhere else to eat. I feel bad for giving the server review 1 star, it’s not her fault she is here alone. So, this isn’t a reflection on her (why I am not naming her) but this place needs a serious overhaul or should just be put out of business.

Our team recently hosted a work gathering at Fresco II, and we couldn’t have been happier with the experience. From start to finish, the owners were incredibly accommodating and professional—promptly answering every question and making sure we had exactly what we needed. The menu offerings were outstanding, with each dish bursting with flavor, and the service staff remained attentive throughout our event. Highly recommend Fresco II for any corporate or social gathering—we’ll definitely be back!

Came here for my birthday dinner. My SO made a reservation, but it wasn't really needed - the place was pretty empty when we arrived. The server let us choose our own table, so we picked one with a nice view of the dining area. Service was relaxed and gave us time to decide. I ordered the Chicken Souvlaki Kabob, and my SO got the chef's special - Chicken with Garlic Mashed Potatoes. We started with the Grilled Artichoke appetizer, and wow - it was amazing! So flavorful and satisfying, we practically went into a food coma. Unfortunately, the Chicken Kabob was a letdown. I expected something better, especially after such a strong start. Overall, great appetizer, decent service, but the main dish didn't quite deliver.

The las time I had been there was my wedding reception in 2012 so I had some high expectations. Fermented ice tea (when you don't clean the jug between each batch) just started my wife's birthday dinner, they brewed a new batch which was fine. Borchetta was good but the crostini soaked (soggy) in balsamic vinegar. My wife liked her 4x4 lasagna. I got the chicken and pasta in a white sauce. Huge amount of sauce vs the pasta. My wife wanted me to take the extra sauce home and make another meal from it. Last I love me a good tiramisu (very easy to make at home). Theirs was an interpretation using a sheet cake with powered chocolate and a cream sauce to soak it in. No expresso flavor I could make out. I use a mix of expresso and Kahlua for mine to soak the Italian lady fingers in (traditional recipe). They used to have a moussaka that was really good. So.......... over all it wasn't bad, just not what I was expecting........................

What a NIGHTMARE!!! First, the service is AWFUL!!!! They are trying to save money by shorting the wait staff. There was only ONE server for the entire restaurant at 5pm. Didn't get our order until 6:45. Left at 6:50 and there was still just the one server. Second, and a complete travesty, is the actual food. My order immediately tasted like it was made yesterday and reheated in a microwave. But, if the taste wasn't enough proof of that, I actually had a large chunk of tin foil in the sauce on my plate, proving this was made yesterday, reheated for order, and they didn't even check to make sure they removed all the foil. Ironically, as we were ordering I said "I don't really want to eat here. I'm pretty sure the owners also own Raven's Nest and that place is both way overpriced for what it is, and the food there isn't that good either. Finally, ambience also gets 1 star. There are too many screens and some of them are broken. If you can't afford to fix it or replace it, just take it down. I guess they just don't even care about the message you send to customers with this nonsense. Let alone obviously not caring about the customers or their experience. Save yourself the money, time, and hassle and find somewhere else to eat. I feel bad for giving the service review 1 star, it's not her fault she is here alone. So, this isn't a reflection on her (why I am not naming her) but this place needs a serious overhaul or should just be put out of its misery. Oh, and not only was she doubling as both the sole server, but she was also forced to bartend. And apparently there is no manager here to even pretend to care or try and make this right. The last time I had an experience like this in the AV, it was at Applebee's in Lancaster. And that's saying something because Applebee's is just so terrible. But I guess Fresco II wanted to take the crown as the absolute worst of all dining experiences in the Antelope Valley.

Used to be good. I expect to pay more for good food and great service. We payed a lot and got neither. The bread was hard and house sauce was inedible. No flavor. The waitress was unfriendly and acted like we were an imposition. We used to go there frequently and now we will never go back. Totally disgusted with the entire experience.

Here for a retirement party on Wednesday. We came during the week in the evening and it wasn't even packed. We had reservations for a large party and the space was great. My husband ordered the fire shrimp as an appetizer and the ribeye dinner as his main entree. I on the other hand ordered their caprese salad and calamari. I also ordered a Cadillac margarita from the bar. It was a nice size and very tasty. The food did take a long time and like I stated it wasn't even crowded. For instance a guest in our party ordered some fries. It took approximately 1 hour for it to be delivered to our table. But all in all the food was very tasty and delicious. The servers were great and so was the bartender. I just feel like they were most likely under staff. They only had a bartender, one server, and only God knows how many were in the kitchen. Honesty, I do recommend this place and thank you Fresco's.

Excellent salmon, veggies are good. The old fashions were delicious. Music talent doing his own versions of covers was a real cool. Our server Kaylee was a sweetheart.

We came here for a nice Saturday evening dinner. We walked in and the place wasn't so packed, but the wait for a table was long. And then another long wait for some service. Or maybe I was just hangry. For appetizers, we had the Greek stuffed mushrooms and the Mykonos meatballs (these were the size of baseballs). Both were very tasty and filling. Our main dishes were as beautiful as they were delicious. We ordered the angel hair pasta with tomatoes and basil as well as the seared salmon that came with a sizable portion of baked salmon with mashed potatoes and veggies. Oh so good. Great atmosphere and amazing food! However, the speed and attentiveness of the staff could use some improvement. I would still recommend Fresco II.

Came here again because the lamb was pretty good. This time I ordered the Truffle mushroom spaghetti and was awfully disappointed... They loaded the dish with a lot of salt, I had to ask them to remake it, because it was inedible. They remade it with no seasoning and undercooked the wine in return. All i could taste was alcohol and pasta, there was also no truffle taste in the pasta. I ordered the creme brûlée hoping it would be better, they didn't even crust the top and the custard was way over cooked. I guess the chef did not want to work today. The place is short staffed, so I was waiting 10 minutes each time for the server to come and assist. I asked the server for some lemon, pepper and salt and made it edible. Not sure if I want to come back again...

We've driven by this place dozens of times but never stopped by as its signage suggested this was a "Supper Club." Yesterday we noticed it was opened for lunch and we gave it a shot. Absolutely incredible! The bartender treated us warmly and took time to explain the menu and make recommendations. We wanted something on the lighter side so we ordered the Greek plate and a ricotta and spinach pizza. The plan was to nibble on the starter and dive into the pizza for lunch. The hummus, olive tapenade, and tzatziki were served with warm pita, fresh feta, and crispy cucumbers. My son and I couldn't stop eating. It was that good! The bartender perfectly timed the arrival of our pizza. The ricotta and spinach pie was so unique and full of flavor. The crust wasn't a traditional one but tasted more like a warm buttered biscuit. The cheese and garlic matched perfectly; it was like a warm spinach dip that was slightly crisped on top. Our only disappointment was never stopping in the past. We will be back soon with friends and family.

This is my first time coming to fresco one of my friends set up a Galentine's dinner here absolutely blown away by how accommodating they were for a large party. The service was great. They were quick to take our order. Ask if we needed anything. the host was great and seating us. The food was delicious. However, every single dish felt like it was really hot and it was hard to enjoy now that being said I love spicy food, but others in my party don't necessarily like spicy and they said it had some kind of cake. Not sure if the cook had heavy hands on the pepper or in my case I had the jalapeño Alfredo, which absolutely was amazing. I'd probably pull back on the jalapeño just a little, but that's me personally I know how to order it next time. Overall, our experience here was so great it was a beautiful restaurant. It was busy but not overcrowded. It was clean and everybody had a great time which is the most important thing to me. I will definitely be back with my special someone soon.

This place is getting worse and worse. Finally we decided to give them another chance. The bartender ignored us and when I was ordering she started walking away from us. We decide to leave this place right away. Everything in AV is turning to cunk so sad to see that this business has to hire the worse staff. They just can't provide normal service so sad. Fire her and get a new bartender. 5:30 pm Tuesday

Horrible, horrible wait times! It wasn't busy.. arrived BEFORE 7p food didn't come until AFTER 830p. Asked for boxes to go when the food ARRIVED.. the waiter was pleasant but wasn't our original waitress.. I asked for penne noodles but got rigatoni.. no one even bothered to come over and tell me that they didn't serve penne noodles but it is clearly an item on their menu.. and to top it off.. the food was bland! No seasoning on the chicken. The brunette didn't even come with the balsamic glaze.. Who does that? This place has a great atmosphere if you don't have any plans.. really really disappointed! The wine was really good, but STILL couldn't fix this bad experience or tasteless food. VERY UPSETTING.

I honestly don't know what has happened to this establishment. It used to be one of the jewels of our area. We tried for two months to speak with someone about booking a private event, and was never able to get any information just lots of unanswered messages, and no real contact to speak of. It's such a shame, we had to go elsewhere. I guess customer service is a thing of the past.

Last Valentine's day was very beautiful, the staff was very efficient and the vibes was so cool and awesome and best of all the food was amazingly good .

What the heck happened? We've been going to Fresco since their Ave L days. The last few times we've gone, the service is beyond slow, they forget to make our food, and the portions are much smaller. My last straw was yesterday, on Mother's Day! The price gauging and limited menu was seriously offensive. Of all days, Mother's Day??? I don't know what has changed, but our friends were just as upset at their experience at Raven's Nest yesterday. Then, I hop on to Yelp to see if anyone else was upset and notice so many, once 5-star reviews, changed to 1-star for very similar reasons. Did the original families sell their businesses? It's so sad because we vastly prefer to support local, small businesses, but there are limits in what we can tolerate.

The food is always good. The service has always been great. However, tonight (Saturday, 11/2/24) was horrible. I sat at the bar for eight (8) minutes before Veronica acknowledged me. How do you not acknowledge someone sitting right in front of you while you're making drinks? She looked at me 2-3 times and had I knot asked for a menu who knows how long it would have taken to be acknowledged. And when she did, it was a rude "the menu is on the QR modeling front of you." Wow! May not come back! If you dine here, don't sit at the bar!! PS she mixed the worse Old Fashioned I have ever had.

Came to fresco 2 a few times. My family loves this place. They have good drinks and food.

The service... Well pretty wack. Confidence, hospitality and warmth of a welcome need training and work. Though everything else made up for it! The best chicken parm I've had the dishes were incredible all around. The live music was classy and nothing was too done up. Prices very reasonable and coming from out of town the was a jack pot. Thank you to the cooks, performer and surrounding servers/bartenders that helped out!

The lamb chops are my favorite!! My husband got his favorite Bowtie pasta! Everything was so fresh. The live music on the weekend is so relaxing. Erica's cocktails are so innovative and refreshing! The service is great! Lunch menu is unbelievable! Ive loved this place for over a decade! COME CHECK THIS AMAZING FAMILY OWNED RESTAURANT OUT! STOP EATING AT CORPORATE CHAINS!

The mango pork chop and bruschetta were some of the best tasting foods I've ever had! Restaurant has a great ambiance and the servers are very friendly.

Best place in Palmdale to eat by far. Never had a bad meal. We have tried most things on the menu. Try it!

I do not recommend this restaurant for hosting a birthday party. I had the banquet room reserved 2 months ahead of time, however the hostess the night of had no knowledge of this, leaving my guests confused. I reached out ahead of time to discuss table set up, and was never contacted back so the two waitress rearranged the tables in all wrong heights and sizes. The manager had to come and help me fix this. The manager also left early so I had no help and felt like I was managing the staff myself. Throughout the event, I was asked multiple times for a headcount, when this was coordinated before service. I had to remind the staff multiple times about the timing of appetizers, entrees, the cake, and when the bottles I brought had to be poured - again, this was coordinated before service started. I ended up pouring out champagne to all of my guests myself. I had one server for 32 people on a slow night in the restaurant, when there were other servers (not runners or bussers) on the floor that could've definitely helped my server out. Towards the end of the night, there wasn't a busser, runner or server initiating clean up so my friends & I had to buss the glasses, dishes, and trash ourselves. The staff genuinely seemed like they did not want to be there or help. I was honestly so frustrated & offended that there wasn't a manager on the premise facilitating the flow of service to help their staff out. At no point in time did the boss introduce himself or make sure we were okay. As someone who has worked in the restaurant industry for multiple years, I understand there are hiccups in service but so many details and communication between staff killed the night for me. Very disappointed with this restaurant.

Everybody was nice but my steak was served at room temp and me and my son never got our drinks. He ordered lamb chops which were actually very good. Overpriced as well.

Have been coming here for over 15 years. It has seemed to decline in service. Last time we were there they forgot my husband's entree - meaning they never put the order in. Then when it came out it was still cold in the middle of the salmon. We waited 6 months to give this place a try again because of previous potential but today there wasn't someone at checkin for over 5 minutes- someone should ALWAYS be present to greet people. It took another 20 minutes before a waiter even acknowledged us to take our drink order after mentioning it to the check in lady twice. Then they forgot our shrimp order after waiting about an hour for food to come out. Sadly, I don't know when we will come back as this was a go to place back in the day - I even had my baby shower in the private room area 8 years ago. Such great food but takes too long for orders to come out and the customer service is not there.

Really good chicken Parmesan where you can taste the quality. The cheese really popped out and matched perfectly with the red sauce. The chicken Marsala was good as well but a little peppery. The wait staff was very relaxed and let you take your time while ordering. Food ranged from $20 a plate for a basic pasta dish up to $70 for a steak. But they do have large portions.

Wonderful restaurant. The food is amazing. They have wonderful gluten free options also. Our server, victor is so friendly and makes the best red sangria in town. His service along with the incredible variety of delicious food will keep us coming back again and again!

The atmosphere in the food is wonderful. It's romantic cozy all those things that make for a nice evening. However, servers all appear to be brand new or in training, which is OK but it extends the amount of time you're waiting for service and questions. take two trips to get answered. We were there for a romantic anniversary meal . The only down part of the evening I felt was the server never acknowledged our celebration or even said congratulations. We had to ask to have the candle lit to add to the romantic evening. The time from seating to getting the final check was two hours.

We came to celebrate my sister's bday and the waitress was so rude and not welcoming. Her name is Ashley. She made us wait for at least 30 min, before engaging with us. She told us that there was a party of 20, so she can get us started with drinks. Again very curt. I told her that we already knew what we wanted, and we can order now. She said "I can get you started on your drinks and appetizers, because of the party of 20. So I asked will it be like a 45 min wait and she said I don't know, it can be I don't know. But again the attitude. I understand her level of knowledge is basic as she is just a waitress. She is not management or the cook. But she could have phrased it differently, at least a friendlier tone and could have just been honest. So my brother said we have been waiting long so we would just like to know an estimate. She said like I said it's a 20 person ticket they should be done, I'll check with the cook. And I said perfect I don't want to waste your time or ours. She rolled her eyes and walked away. My brother felt uncomfortable and said no let's go somewhere else, because she already looked like she didn't want to be here when she greeted us, and now you made her mad. We have been to this place for birthday celebrations, graduations, and even the private New Year's party. Always great service and great food. But that woman seeps unhappiness, and lack of professionalism. For this type of establishment they need to get someone with better people skills. Because with that attitude she should be working at a drive thru window or the dmv.

Frescos ll has a fantastic menu! All the pasta and salads are delicious. Considering how good it is, the prices are very reasonable! The ambiance is calming and lovely. I recommend.

I don't remember the wonderful ladies name but she was amazing she seemed to be a manager and was extremely accommodating and kind, me and my boyfriend went in on Valentine's Day with a time crunch I thought we wouldn't be able to get in because it was a very nice restaurant but I explained the situation to her and she immediately got us a table and put a rush on our orders. We had incredible food and I've been recommending this place to anyone I could. The food welcoming atmosphere and amazing staff made our day so much more special, she took away a lot of the stress we were facing over a place to eat and made us feel relaxed. Truly a gem of a place and I encourage people to go there.

Great place to eat and have fun! Oh yeah and to have business meetings. This quaint and authentic resturant has a variety of options for dining! Personally I must say I love the Ginger Soup! I attended a birthday party for a friend. Not everything was going so well and we had a large group. The manager Erica made sure that we were taking care of and made everything alright! Great place to dine! You'll thank me later!

Very disappointed in their New Year's eve meal!! we ordered the calamari which is usually a good portion enough for 2 people and for $22+ dollars we got literally 6 pieces lol! And then the lobster ravioli which wasn't cheap either (hiked up prices for holiday) was literally 4 pieces of ravioli! we left hungry and upset! DO NOT ever eat here during their "holiday menu" less food MORE cost triple!!!

I like this place. Its a cute date night. The service was amazing. The decor is very cute and romantic. The food is good, but sort of expensive. Because of the prices its not an everyday type of place.

Went to Fresco for the first time. Love the decor and vibe. Service was good. I thought it was a bit overpriced for lunch. I ordered the Ruben it was very thin and bread was butter soggy, even though it was grilled. I thought it was lacking flavor. I only ate half, the next day I was eating the other half and realized it was missing the Sauerkraut! One of main ingredients

Ordered the fire pasta. The sauce was so watery it could not stick to the penne noodles. It looked more like a shallow soup than a pasta dish. When I brought it up the waitress she told me that is what a wine sauce is. I've made and had wine sauce and know for certain this isn't a standard wine sauce. I tried to bring it up again and she didn't even look at my plate to see how soupy it is. I know that food is subjective and people might actually like their pasta like this but when staff seem dismissive when you question the quality of a 22 dollar meatless pasta that's what really turns me off from an establishment

My bf and I came here by accident, we were supposed to eat at another restaurant along that area but the waiting is more than 40 mins. So my bf said let's try FRESCO. We were so impressed with the beautiful ambiance, friendly waitress, clean bathroom and very romantic place. The foods were DELICIOUS , very artistically presented and oh my... BIG SERVING. Last night our 4th time and can't believe all their foods were soooo worth the price and the quality is perfect. We're hooked...this is OUR GO TO.. IN SHORT EVERY FRIDAYS WERE HERE. THANKS FRESCO II.

Superb in all categories, Food, Service, and Ambiance. Outstanding example of quality dining in comfort.

My husband and I went for our anniversary dinner. We love the ambiance here and love to go for special occasions. We started with their bread and dip and a 1/2 Mediterranean salad from the happy hour menu. The bread and dip are amazing! The bread is a little sweet and the dip is garlicky. They said it has walnuts in it and it was tangy but couldn't figure out what else. Next we shared the Cioppino bowl. There was plenty to share and we had enough left over for another two meals! The seafood was fresh and succulent with a perfect lobster tail sitting on top, and the sauce was rich and flavorful. I also had a glass of the happy hour Cabernet which was delicious. All in all, it was a perfect meal and we left stuffed, taking the pistachio cannoli to go. The service was perfect and the music very nice. Thank you for a lovely evening!

WOW! All I can say is if you are having an event, have it at Fresco ll. We through a SURPRISE birthday party for My FIL, and everything was Fantastic! Amalia, Erica and the whole Crew were absolutely outstanding. The food and drinks amazing! We appreciate you all at Fresco ll! We had about 75 people in our party, the biggest event we have ever put together, and it went down without a Hitch!

Worst customer service I have experienced since this pandemic started. I had to wait by the door for 5 minutes before I asked the bar tender If could sit myself or had to be seated. He told me I had to wait. Another 5 minutes later some guy that "looked" like a manager asked if we needed help? Really? Why would anyone be standing next to a "wait to be seated sign." He then proceeded to ask as to seat ourselves and he would Send someone to help us. After another 10 minutes a waitress apologized and brings over a QR scan code for us to open the menu in our phones. While we do that she proceeds to bring us dirty glasses with water (see photo) . After 10 more minutes of waiting for our orders to be taken nobody showed up. We decided to walk out , there was no attempt at stopping us or asking if anything was wrong. On our way out there was another group clueless waiting also to be seated. I went across the street to Applebee's where they bent over backward to accommodate us. They got us a heater and got great customer service. Great food. And even best, For half the price.

First time going to this restaurant we really liked it. They had really good food, really good service, the restaurant was really nice and clean. The food was served hot and cooked really well. Good drinks from the full bar and the bartender was great. We would definitely go here again, the menu has a lot of tasty looking items i want to try. I will plan to come back as soon as we're in town. A+ all the way

Marroquin Taxes Agency Team recently dined at Frescos II and was thoroughly impressed not only by the cuisine but also by the impeccable service of Victor who was very attentive and knowledgeable, ensured that our meal was memorable providing excellent recommendations and ensuring our satisfaction. The menu showcased was a variety of innovated dished, blending bold flavors and beautiful presentation I can't recommend Frescos II enough for a fantastic dining experience.

Came in for an early lunch and it was really good . Jaleen ( sorry if I misspelled your name ) was excellent. The drinks she made were so tasty we had a couple. I highly recommended "kissed by a rose " . Our serves eyelashes were on point as well. Service was amazing as were the drinks . The food was good . The atmosphere is really nice . Give it a try if you've haven

Dinner for two ONE U.S.D.A Choice Bone in 34oz Bone in Porterhouse with Red Wine reduction served with seasonal vegetables & garlic mashed potatoes - Rosemary Crusted - 1/2 charcuterie plate as an appetizer. 2 dinner salads. Choice of Select Red or White Wine Bottle or 2 Classic Cocktails. Food and service was excellent. We came from out of town and this the second time we have eat here. We really enjoyed the service everyone was so much help. The food was great and oh so good We will be back

They have the best cannolis! Not over sweet just perfect! My former boss took us for a business dinner. Customer service was excellent.

Celebrated my daughters birthday a few days ago. The patio was nicely set up, the food was delicious, and service was very attentive. Thank you for your patience and serving a group of loud teenagers.

We arrived and our server Noemi was amazing. The drinks were delicious and the food was mouthwatering. Loved everything brunch is the best here!!

food is legit Sicilian with Greek overtones. Server was amazing and attentive without being overbearing. The Gorgonzola bread is short of a religious experience. The lasagna is enough for two. The meatballs are the size of a baseball. We've driven by this restaurant many times assuming it was Mediterranean cuisine when in fact it's combination of both Italian/greek. We will certainly be going back. 5-star experience for sure. The Italian offerings surpass anything I've had at The Olive Garden. (Not bad-mouthing the Olive just a comparison).

Food is delicious but I am wondering about the service. I ordered a well done lamb chop and instead got pink in the meat. Waiter came back after speaking to the manager and all the offered me was a desert not correcting the order and getting it right for $40 dollars a lamb chop plate. Annoying when you pay so much for a good meal and not get what you pay for. All in all the veggies were great!