Fresca Italian Kitchen — Restaurant in Clearwater

As a guest of the adjacent hotel, I couldn't resist but walk over and check out Fresca Italian Grill. The curb appeal alone is enough to entice the eyes, but as you walk up and catch a whiff from their ovens, your nose and brain go into overdrive.

The menu is simple and straight-forward, a significant upgrade from your typical pizza joint, with some delectable italian sandwiches and traditional entrees. In addition to what's on the fixed menu, Fresca offers several fresh dishes and specials that are off-menu as well; a delightful array of authentic Italian appetizers, sides, and mains.

For my first visit (note that implies that I will definitely be back), I settled with an order of eye-watering garlic knots (order of 6, plenty to share), chicken parmigiana sandwich, and a cannoli and Nutella tiramisu to go.

Even though some items like the garlic knots, calzones, and pizza slices are premade, they serve them up to you piping hot and refreshed from the oven. I had to wait a few minutes for them to cool enough to eat.

The portions are gracious, that I ended up taking 4 garlic knots, half of my sandwich and desserts back to my hotel room to enjoy the next day. OK, I'm not going to lie, the desserts didn't make the night. The cannoli was so smooth and savory, but the tiramisu... oh my! I have never had such flavorful and creamy tiramisu in my life, and I grew up around plenty of mom and pop Italian restaurants. Nutella to boot!

The vibe of the place is very casual, but warm and inviting; the kind of place for a quick bite, or for you and your family/friends to hang out a while. The outdoor seating was particularly inviting on a cool winter evening. Clean, crisp, tasteful decor. The service was prompt, friendly, and made feel like part...

We ordered Uber Eats. Usually, when you order delivery from a place with an independent service, you never can tell if you get your food cold or not, and that is not the restaurant’s fault. But everything actually worked out very well. I ordered a large pie well done with half pepperoni half mushroom. My wife wanted the lasagna. Also ordered garlic knots and fried ravioli. It actually was a home run. Pizza was crispy. Knots and fried ravioli were crispy. Very good. My pizza could’ve used 30 seconds less in the oven it was a little bit too well on the bottom but still quite good. And I ordered half and half on my pizza toppings they gave my two toppings on the whole pie. Not a huge deal except my kids don’t eat mushrooms. Overall, we will absolutely be back. Still 5 stars in our...

This place is amazing. I'm so happy they opened near me. I stopped in to try the New York Style pizza, and I was not disappointed. I thought I was only getting their $9.99, 2 slice and a soda combo. But I ended up getting the Ravioli Fritti with sauce, and wow. I can't wait to try more food that has their homemade red sauce. You can taste the fresh, quality ingredients in the food. Very clean and inviting atmosphere. Nice seating area inside and outdoor patio. The owners and family were extremely kind and inviting. And took the time to go over the menu and let me know the things to try. My family and I will be back, that's for sure. Keep up the great work and you guys will be super successful and busy. Thanks for deciding to open in my neighborhood. Give them a try,...