Five Restaurant

Great service, the staff members are so attentive, food came out pretty quick. Great menu. Cocktails were amazing

I was drawn to Five by the gorgeous photos posted by other reviewers, and I’m happy to say the food and atmosphere lived up to the hype. The menu is Italian, which made browsing through all the delicious options even more exciting. We started with the burrata, which was creamy and fresh—a perfect beginning. I ordered the lobster ravioli, which absolutely delighted me. It’s rare to find seafood-based pasta dishes, especially ones done this well. In Italy, “pasta con tonno” is such a staple, but not many places incorporate seafood this authentically—so I was genuinely thrilled to see it on the menu. My friend had the spaghetti and we shared the eggplant, and I paired my meal with a refreshing Aperol Spritz. Everything we ordered was fantastic. Even our server commented on our choices, saying we had picked some of the best dishes on the menu—which made us feel even better about our selections! We sat outside under the soft, dim lighting, chatting and soaking in the cozy, romantic, and elegantly designed ambiance. It was such a lovely evening. I even ordered a spicy pizza to go for my husband, and he said it was absolutely amazing—so Five was a hit all around. This spot is perfect for a relaxed date night or a special evening out. We’ll definitely be returning soon. If I had one suggestion, it would be to consider adding more seafood options like pasta with tuna or pizzas with tuna or salmon—those would be both delicious and very traditional. Cheers!

I grew up in Northeast, Federal Hill, Boston North end, this is REAL ITALIAN FOOD! Highly recommended

We came here on a Wednesday evening (with an online reservation) and had a pleasant experience. The food was great, and so was the service. We picked the patio area seating and it's just OK. I definitely would choose the dining room option, as the patio wasn't as atmospheric as the dining room. Nevertheless, great food and service.

Five restaurant has a trendy, stylish atmosphere with a focus on innovative cuisine, a vibrant social scene, and a modern design aesthetic. On the patio where we sat there were elements like exposed brick, great romantic/warm lighting I chose to drink my calories from their curated cocktail menu and it did not disappoint! The bruschetta and filet minor bites were an appetizer hit!

We had a surprise birthday party for 12 in the wine room. The food and cocktails were amazing! Brenda, our server could not have been better! She was extremely attentive and has a great personality and attitude!! We will definitely request her in the future!

Its a nice looking place the dim lighting and atmosphere were a vibe. I had a reservation for 2 showed up maybe 10 min early. The wait was not long before I was seated. But, once I was seated it took a solid 40 min for a server to come for a drink order. During that time the table next to me had got drinks, their meal, and dessert. Their server came 4 times to check on that table before I had a glass of water. Once a server finally came over to us. She was apologetic, stating there was miscommunication between the servers as to who my table belonged to. At this point we put our drink orders and food order. After another 25 min our food came. The lasagna was nothing special. I would expect a place that expensive to offer some kind of side with the meal but no it was just the lasagna. Their small cocktail menu was a bit disappointing. They comped one desert item for the inconvenience. Not sure ill return for a while

A new trendy, new Italian restaurant has arrived in Fresno. Pros: lively atmosphere you can go to for food or drinks. Customers dress to impress. Portion sizes are solid. Presentation of food is good and service is prompt. Cons: I can't say I was impressed by the taste. There was a generous portion of mozzarella cheese with each entree but the food was plain yet oily. Eggplant Parm was decent. Chicken Rollatini and Lasagna were heavy.

Always consistent and fantastic. Pats old fashioned is a must. Service is excellent. Food is amazing, wine selection is fantastic. Pat generally visits each table and is very warm and inviting whether he remembers you or not. It has always been a very pleasant experience.

The food, service and ambiance was five stars!! I love this place. It never disappoints!! I had the short ribs and these will beat any others in town!

Five Restaurant provides a truly special, 4+ star fine dining experience in Fresno. The sophisticated, date-night ambiance is matched by the stellar food execution. This past time, I did a take out order. Took a long time, but the wait is worth it. I also used my 2 $50 gift cards from Costco. Highly recommended for any planned celebration and make online reservations ahead.

Fabulous food. Incredible service with Brie. Thank you!!! Loved the entire experience. Thank you for donating to HOW Clovis. We came here with our gift cards and spent more;). We'll be back.

John was a fantastic server, the restaurant is rather cozy. The only drawback is the parking it's the horrible. I ordered the lobster ravioli it was so yummy, l needed more of it

Delicious Food, Warm Service -- A Great Dining Spot with Minor Flaws We recently dined at Five Restaurant for the second time already and overall had a great experience. Food From the specialty menu, we tried the Caprese, Lobster Ravioli, and Pescatore Linguini, along with a glass of wine. The food was flavorful and beautifully prepared -- the sauces on the pasta dishes were impressive. My only small critique is that the Pescatore Linguini needed just a touch more salt. Dessert was a treat: we ordered the Lava Cake and Chocolate Bread Pudding. The flavors were rich and satisfying, although the bread pudding was slightly undercooked in the center. Still, we really enjoyed both. Service The service was exceptional. Our server was incredibly professional, attentive, and kind -- a noticeable step above others we saw working that night. He made sure we felt taken care of from start to finish, which made the evening even more enjoyable. Interior Sitting The restaurant's interior was stylish and comfortable, but the seating for two was quite tight. Tables were placed too close together, which made it difficult for my pregnant wife to get in and out easily. It also felt a bit awkward to have conversations with other diners so nearby. Overall Despite those small issues, the food, service, and ambiance made it a great night out. We'd definitely return -- especially for the specialties.

Everyone is so friendly. Definitely make a reservation. Enjoy your experience. It's so wonderful from the drinks to the meal and don't ever leave without dessert. Really great neighborhood restaurant. You can come in jeans or a nice dress but always always get a drink from the bar, my favorite is the lavender lemonade.

I really liked walking into this place and how well put together it was. We made a reservation and I'm glad we did because it was BUSY. I loved how attentive the waitress was. I have no complaints, the place was very well put together and the food was great! I definitely want to come back for dessert!!

Food is tasty. Environment is nice but can use a little more updating the patios is inviting. Our server wasn't too attentive but it wasn't too bad being in a date. It did feel a little weird because he helped a lot of other couples but being two men we felt a little bit neglected. The prices are a little high for the quality but the aesthetic and location make up for it. While I didn't feel unwelcomed, I would have liked to have a little more attention.

This review was long overdue. Used to frequent Five for many years but hadn't been in some time. A few weeks ago we went back and I have to say it was hands down one of the best meals I've had anywhere. Everything was delicious and the ambiance was delightful. Pat and his staff do an excellent job making this a go to place in Fresno that's hard to beat.

Ambiance is great although I did think the music was loud when my group first sat down. Service was also a standout, our server (Ryan I think) did a nice job outlining the specials and my glass was always full of water (this is very important to me). As for the food it wasn't my favorite presentation wise and flavor wise which knocked my review down. I normally excuse atmosphere if the food is outstanding but this restaurant had the opposite problem for me. I got the risotto expecting more of a balance of vegetables but I didn't see any mushrooms. I was surprised by the amount of peas. It kind of felt like they ran out of the other vegetables and just put more peas.

Stopped here after wine tasting with friends. Service was great and the food was so good! I can't stop thinking about the steak bites and my boyfriend loved the pizza! The picture of the steak bites was after we both ate one because we couldn't help ourselves. Overall great way to end our night.

4.6 stars. Excellent. Had a ciopino with sea bass to die for. Also very good calmara appitizer. Service was also very good, though restaurant wasn't busy. Quiet, subdued music Helped the overall very good ambiance. Liked it enough to buy gift cards for my wife and I.

The atmosphere is nice and the staff is attentive. I wish they had more vegetarian options. The Caprese is amazing. For the main course I got the risotto which I would not order again. I double checked with the server that it's vegetarian. (Another reviewer said that the risotto was made with chicken broth, I was informed that it is not made with chicken broth and is vegetarian.) However, I do think they should rename the dish since it hardly has any rice in it and is mostly peas. Would come back.

The best food, great beer selection and service was outstanding! The restaurant is shiny and new! Great location.

I can't count the amount of times I have eaten here or DoorDashed their food. Consistently fresh, quality and portions are amazing!

08-16-25 . Met our grandson and his girlfriend there . My husband and I got there early. So we sat at the bar and each had a espresso martini. Zack was our bartender. He made some good drinks. Then we moved to the corner booth when our grandson got there. Briana was our server. Very nice and attentive. The food is delicious . Atmosphere is nice. We actually came here the weekend before 08-09-25. That's how good it is. Pat the owner is very welcoming. Very nice man. So if you have something special coming up. Go here. You won't be disappointed. Thanks to everyone who made us feel welcomed.

The vibes and the service were good, I really wish I could have given a better review but the food was just not up to par for us. For what we spent for a special dinner, we were so disappointed by the food. It wasn't horrible, but for what we spent I would hope we could have enjoyed the meal more. Bruschetta: 4/5 This was our first time here and we received this complimentary - it was really sweet of them and we enjoyed it, but I wouldn't pay the menu price for it Calamari Fritti: 2/5 Such a small portion, and it was just okay, I would say it isn't as good as most calamari I've had at different restaurants Antipasto: 3/5 Enjoyable to munch on while we waited for our entrees, but nothing special, the best item on the plate was probably the prosciutto Gnocchi Pesto: 4/5 This was the best dish of the night, but it still didn't feel worth the price we payed considering there wasn't a protein in this dish Short ribs: 2/5 Not tender, lacking in flavor, this was the dish we were most excited for and most disappointed by

The ambiance is great, low lit and packed restaurant. We visited on 8/15 and we're not disappointed. Our server Brianna was attentive, cordial and very helpful when offering food options. Alcoholic drinks average $15 each, look very appealing and great! $63 ribeye was nothing out of the moon, and the appetizers were small. 7/10 for food, ambiance is truly the experience.

We were seated promptly after our arrival for our reservation. The meal was fabulous. We had the wonderful Rustica Bread for a starter. We both had the Filet Mignon with whipped potatoes and grilled asparagus. The filets were a perfect medium rare as requested. The potatoes and asparagus were delicious. My wife had the Daou Chardonnay. I had a Paper Airplane cocktail followed by a Peach Whiskey Sour. Both were excellent. The ambience was great. Our server Ryan and all the staff were perfectly attentive. We had not been to Five for years. After our great experience we were asking ourselves why we have waited so long. We will definitely return soon.

Had reservations for a birthday, was seated quickly. Lots of people, parking was very limited. Food came out quickly. Our waiter checked on us often. I ordered the photo below , chicken parmigiana. I was expecting a good decent amount of pasta along with my chicken. Wasn't a fan of the vegetables. Next time I plan to order something different !

This place was really good. I selected the short rib pasta and my date picked the lobster ravioli. We were both very satisfied with our choices. We also ordered the passion fruit drink but it did take awhile to come out. Other than that I really enjoyed the ambiance and food.

Hello all , well had an opportunity to visit the "5". Food was very good including our appetizers , I had the calzone which was unbelievable huge and the sauce was fantastic. My appetizer was the coconut shrimp and it didn't last long. The service was great, Miranda our waitress was fantastic and so attentive and cheerful what a great representative of this establishment. The ambiance was lively after work meeting place we were a party of 6 so we were seated outside in an enclosed patio with heaters that were intense but Miranda took care of that. Bar area was packed looked nice folks having a fun time. The pricing was a little steep for this type of restaurant which was casual and I like that but prices didn't reflect that. Parking is challenging so be prepared.

The bread is crunchy on the outside and soft on the inside perfectly done. Passion fruit martini is very sweet with a slight bitter taste good drink overall.

The food is good overall, they get so packed and parking is ridiculous- we circled like 10 times before we found one. Keep in mind they share the parking lot with several other establishments including Sequoia Brewery. Highly recommend making a reservation ahead of time and carpool if you're going with a group. The service is excellent, the servers are always going above and beyond for you. The wait time for the food is pretty long which Isn't surprising if you go on a weekend. They give you table bread and a delicious olive tapenade. Cocktails are solid-- the French 75 is delish and the espresso martinis are good as well. I've had the salads, carpaccio, pizza, coconut shrimp- all good, haven't had anything I disliked. I'm turned off by the parking and overwhelming crowds here so I only come on special occasions or for birthdays, grad dinners etc.

If it weren't for the Hostess-Michelle we would've had a bad night. We were seated outside in the patio and it was a very warm this Saturday night, even though the swamp cooler was on! She was so accommodating in getting us an inside table after asking us if we would like to move. We had the best food, service was awesome! I love the oldies music in the background. We were impressed on how many servers was moving like oiled machines! No one was standing around and they were all helpful. The food was delicious and served hot! The Halibut was so tender and spices was spot on. The shrimp spaghetti with sun-dried tomato was also delish! Best of all, the Bananas foster was the Bomb! Thank you Michelle for all you did to make our night special!

My first time here, and it was amazing. The ambiance was nice and cheerful with soft oldies music in the background . Loved it. Ryan was absolutely the best waiter! He knows the menu like the back of his hand. If you go, ask to sit in Ryan's section. We had the best time. All the staff know how to run a restaurant. You won't be disappointed . The food and desert was amazing along with the delicious pomegranate martins. Definitely will be coming back here!

We came to celebrate a birthday here and we wanted a nice Italian place to eat. We made a reservation and were seated a few minutes after arriving. The service was good and the Ambiance, just as well. The food was wonderful. The pasta was fresh and perfectly cooked. The dishes were so flavorful and very filling. It is pricey, however if u can afford to splurge I highly recommend checking this place out!

This was a great dining experience! It's our Anniversary today and we wanted something special and different, FIVE did not disappoint. I would highly recommend the Short Rib dinner, it was flavorful, and mouth watering. Our server was very attentive, service was quick, and ambience was perfect. It was so worth the trip from Visalia (52 miles one way) Do yourself a favor and enjoy!

Lovely family owned restaurant with delicious cocktails and great food. Definitely make a reservation beforehand because this is an upscale popular spot. Great for celebrating too as they have a lovely wine list.

Absolutely phenomenal food! Great atmosphere and service! The place to go in Fresno!

I was recently here for a catered event and it was fantastic. We had a nice and simple spread, pastas, bruschetta, pizza and salad. Service was on point and the environment was really comfortable. Pat, the owner, did a great job taking care of all of our guests. Five is a Fresno institution and is always worth a visit!!

Service is great here, a lot of people working at once and everyone from the front of the restaurant to the back are hustling. It can be a little loud at times depending on how busy the place is but overall not too bad. The sea bass is my go to order. Always consistent and filling, highly recommend for any seafood lover. The pizza (combo) was a bit of a let down. It wasn't anything special as far as cheese and toppings go. I thought the crust was enjoyable, but overall I wouldn't recommend the combo pizza (only because you can get a pizza like this anywhere else).

We were here on a very busy Saturday evening before New Year's. Even with a reservation we still had a bit of a wait until our table was ready and service was a bit slow. We'll have to come back on a regular day. We ordered an espresso martini and a lavender martini, both were pretty good but sloppy (sticky wet glass stems), probably from the rushed busy night. We had the Chilean sea bass, pappardelle bolognese, and the short ribs. Everything tasted delicious and we would probably order the same entries again. We took some hurried pictures as we were eating so the photos don't look as great as the food tasted.

We had forgotten about 5. It's been way too long. The Tuscan Nachos were excellent. We also split the Short Rib dinner and the pepperoni and mushroom pizza, also excellent! Brie was spot on with her service. Inside 5 was clean and busy for a Thursday evening. I think we will put this on our restaurant rotation again. Great evening!

Went to Five Restaurant on a Wednesday at 6pm! I made a reservation for two a couple of days in advance.. I would recommend making reservations since the restaurant was packed when my fiancée and I went. Right when we entered, we were greeted right away, and we were seated. Our waiter was very attentive throughout. I ordered the calzone... and it was DELICIOUS! It consisted of ground beef, pepperoni, mushrooms, onions, mozzarella. The rich and hearty red sauce really added to the calzone-- and there was ALOT of the sauce, which is a good thing! The filling of mushrooms, onions and mozzarella in the calzone was so flavorful. For dessert we ordered the Creme Brulee. I will definitely come to Five Restaurant for this! Each bite was exquisite. The quality is what you can taste and the crunch of the top and the consistency of the custard is so good! My fiancée ordered the Rigatoni Monterosa pasta and he really enjoyed each bite. Particularly the peas was a nice addition. Overall enjoyed the service food and ambiance.

Ambiance was perfect. Appetizers were wonderful (coconut shrimp, with honey cream sauce and bruschetta) I enjoyed the blackened salmon and my husband had the Five burger (it was huge and delicious) The service was great. When we're in Fresno again we're going back.

Amazing!!! We got gift cards for Christmas and we splurged. The drinks and food were top notch. The restaurant is beautiful, classy, romantic- although our table was a little too close to the other tables, would've preferred a booth but it was just the 2 of us. The lighting was just right!! We got the short rib plate and lobster ravioli's, so hot and tasty. The short ribs just fell apart, it had a delicious lemon flavor, just perfect. It was accompanied by whipped potatoes and broccolini!! My lobster ravioli had a creamy tomato base with tiny shrimp swimming around, it was to die for. We got a moscato from Paso and the Beso de Verano drink that had a habanero kick to it!!! I would recommend this restaurant, Brenda was fabulous, she was professional, helpful and kind. Would recommend!!!

Parmesan is not vegetarian. Chicken broth is not vegetarian. Five Restaurant is grossly misrepresenting vegetarian options on their menu. I don't dine here often as there are little to none vegan/vegetarian options, however my friend picked Five for a birthday dinner. I was pleased to see a mushroom risotto added to the menu, despite it being the most basic plant based dish at "fine" dining restaurants, and asked if it would be considered vegan if the parmesan was left out. Our waitress checked with the kitchen and stated that the kitchen told her that, yes it can be made sans Parmesan, however it is made with chicken broth, so would not be considered vegan. When I asked why it was listed under the vegetarian option when it is clearly not,, our waitress said she would have go over that with the kitchen. The birthday girl ordered the Rigatoni Monterosa and was only able to find a single sliver of prosciutto in her dish. Be very cautious if you have any dietary concerns or allergies as it appears their menu is not an honest representation of what comes out of their kitchen.

We came here on a recommendation while in town for the Brandon Lake&Phil Wickham concert; myself, husband, and my in laws. The environment was warm, welcoming and we were greeted right away. Our server (wish I remembered her name! ) was SO sweet and helpful with the specials and being patient with us while we decided what to order since everything sounded so good!!! We ended up ordering the fried artichokes and coconut shrimp for appetizers and we were BLOWN AWAY! They were DELICIOUS! For dinner- Bone In Rib Eye, two orders of Pescatore Linguini, and the Chilean Seabass; all of which were SOOO full of flavor, tender, cooked perfectly and came out VERY quickly! This was one of the best meals we have had in a long time! If we lived closer to the area, we would FOR SURE be back again! Thank you FIVE for an unforgettable meal!

Discretion: I have only been here once so my thoughts may change. For my friend's 40th, she made reservations at Five. Upon arrival on a Tuesday, they were waiting to seat us and wanted to make sure everyone arrived. We sat down and took awhile for us to order because we were deciding. Let me break it down for you: Ambiance: Intimate, modern, Italian Service: Average. I ordered a soda and asked for a straw, when waitress returned to take our order, she had put the straws on the opposite side of the table and didn't let me know. However, she was very sweet. We then ordered food and I ordered a Beso de Verana cocktail. When my food came, I was still waiting on my cocktail so I asked the guy who set our food down if he knows when my cocktail would be coming. He seemed irritated and said something along the lines of I don't know, your waitress should know. He could have just said, I'll check on that. Food: Bread- Comes with olive tapenade, free okay Lobster Ravioli- Around $30 Portions were a little small, but it was absolutely delicious. Lobster, pasta and cream sauce went well together. Does not come with salad or soup Beso de Verana- $14 Great spicy drink with tequila, agave and habanero- one of the best cocktails I've had Tiramisu-$10- Good, moist and rich and the food paired well together.

Actually hadn't been here in over a decade. Service was great. They bring you water and bread immediately. The drinks were very good. The Tuscan Nachos appetizer, Lobster raviolis and Tiramisu were absolutely incredible! Gonna be honest that I didn't love the Chilean sea bass with butternut squash risotto. The bass was cooked perfectly, but the dish was really sweet and the risotto looked like more a rice dish than traditional risotto. You can see from the picture. Definitely a good meal as a whole and will not wait another decade to come back.,

Love coming to Five for dinner. The lasagna is my favorite. The short ribs are always good too! Can't go wrong with anything on the menu.

As good as it gets! To start off, it was hard to find a parking spot! I would try to get there a bit early in case you have to park far and walk. Now for the interior: the interior is a bit crowded and dark, but they do have candles lit at every table. Our server was attentive and made sure to check up on us every now and then. Here's what I got & here's what I thought: Rigatoni Monterosa (5/5): I thought this pasta was SO GOOD. The sauce is the perfect amount of salty and the peas add an extra pop of flavor that I didn't realize was there until I took a bite. Creme Brûlée (5/5): Was having trouble picking out a dessert, but this one was much larger than the other desserts at the same price. It was great! I had never had creme brûlée before-- it's crunchy on top and creamy (kind of like a pudding) on the inside. It's topped with berries and powdered sugar. Definitely a dessert to share!

Positive atmosphere Our waiter was the sweetest and so sweet Everyone working there is so happy and kind Spectacular for special events Every appetizer and plate was exquisite Lobster ravioli, tomato soup, artichokes, all of it is amazing! 10/5 stars well deserved

The appetizers and their meal is wonderful... waiter filled our drinks, checked on us. A little crowded the tables, but still quaint.

Great food and better service! Ambiance is one of the best in town and I enjoy taking out of town family and friends to this gem!

Great food, ambiance, and service for a get together with friends! Shown here is the Bruschetta, but all dishes were excellent!

Came here for a birthday dinner and it was a good experience. Note: Parking can be super crowded on the weekends, especially on a Saturday so keep that in mind! The interior was romantic and intimate with dim overhead lighting and candles lit on the table! Service was good. The waitress constantly checked in on us and always refilled our waters when we were low. As for the food: 〰  Rigatoni Monterosa (4/5): It was yummy! The pasta was cooked well, the sauce was delicious, and the peas added the perfect bite to the pasta. 〰  Creme Brulee (4/5): Perfectly sweet, melts in your mouth. It was a great portion size, especially if you're sharing! A great way to end the dinner. Overall, it was a good experience!