Fresco

Fresco is a cocktail bar State Street Madison located in United States.

8 / 10
49
ratings
  • Phone

    (608) 663-7374

  • Website

    frescomadison.com

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  • Type

    Cocktail Bar

Address

227 State St Madison , WI 53703 United States

Credit Cards Yes (incl. Discover & Visa)
Outdoor Seating Yes
Menus Happy Hour
Drinks Full Bar, Cocktails

Comments / 39


Keywords:

scenic views risotto cakes rooftop bacon caramels good for dates pea soup desserts pork shoulder good service trendy hash browns bar salads restaurants zucchini dinner peas brussel sprouts anchovies appetizers
Bradd Piontek

The fried Brussels sprouts appetiser is amazing. So many flavors for such a simple dish.

Alice Ferris

Try the Hoisin Glazed Pork - "Pho " style, without noodles . Hoisin glazed pork shoulder , carrot , zucchini , daikon , bean sprout , cilantro , green onion , pork broth , chili oil

Bradd Piontek

Forgot a reservation ? Sit at the bar and enjoy a full menu, cocktails , and the view .

C

Great variety of drinks, entrees, and desserts . Can't go wrong with their current drink menu that is constantly changing.

Maureen

Great view of the Capitol! Scallop appetizer just melts in you mouth. Delicious! The seared tuna salad had so many wonderful flavors I really enjoyed it.

Allison Slakter

Amazing view of the Capitol. Seasonal menu that changes but all really fresh ingredients and unique dishes.

Melissa Wollering

This place has a great view of the State Street skyline with a mix of old (Orpheum Theatre ) and new (Overture Hall). Sit outside on the roof, eat fabulous salmon or gnocche with fresh, organic ingred

Amy Robertson

Beautiful views . But the food and cocktails try too hard and miss the mark

Alice Ferris

Try the Caesar Salad - Chopped romaine heart, baby dill , parmesan crisp, creamy garlic dressing , anchovy . Parmesan crisp was the hit.

Ilya V.

Nice rooftop restaurant . Seats available inside, outside (by the edge) and at the bar .

Alice Ferris

Try the Pea and Parmesan Risotto Cakes - My Dad described these as "rice hash browns ." That's about right. Served with white truffle pea puree.

Misael Montañez-Saurí

The food and their smell, ambience, the views , loved every minute of it

Alice Ferris

Try the Blackberry Mint Smash - Bulleit rye whiskey , blackberry, mint , lemon , seltzer. Very refreshing.

Alice Ferris

Try the Grilled Salmon - Mom always gets salmon . With fingerling potato , asparagus , mushroom , dill , cream, freezer pickle

Jahnabi Barooah

We ordered all the small plates and enjoyed each of them :)

Oonline

Mojito basil is refreshing but lite on the alcohol ! Risotto cakes are to die for! All food super fresh and tasty.

Jim Anderson

Try the Wild Mushroom Risotto Cakes - Nom, Nom! featuring local oyster , shiitake & button mushrooms .

Jim Anderson

Try the Wild Mushroom Risotto Cakes - Nom, Nom! featuring local oyster , shiitake & button mushroom .

Alice Ferris

Try the Chilled Cucumber Mint Soup - Light and refreshing. And SO green.

Alice Ferris

Try the Cioppino pasta - Seafood with a marinara over angel hair .

Jim Anderson

Try the Chilled Pea Soup - Simple yet delicious and beautiful.

Jim Anderson

Try the Seared Sea Scallops - ...and they were perfect!

Jim Anderson

Try the Bacon Caramels - Still sucking the caramel off of the bacon ..,

Nicolle Mueller

LOVED the salmon !! Cosmos were good and strong too.

Jim Anderson

Try the Bread - Fresh Baked, moist and delicious.

Jim Anderson

Try the Dirty Chopin Martini - I'm toasting Scott Walker's recall two weeks early.

Campus Socialite

Best date restaurant in Madison with an amazing view - Kendall R. UWMadison

Clay Konnor

Strawberry basil mojito with a view !

Alice Ferris

Try the Seared Sea Scallops

Jim Anderson

Try the Truffles - Blueberry/Bourbon

JS Fauquet

Go for $5 apps, desserts , and cocktails from 10-midnight. Amazing!

Jim Anderson

Try the Grilled Halibut

Alice Ferris

Try the Bacon Caramels

Alice Ferris

Try the Mango Jellies

Jim Anderson

Try the Mango Jellies

Paul Lampron

Seafood pasta . Nuff said.

Alice Ferris

Try the Truffles

Jodie Berman

Restaurant week!

Lina

Gorgeous view from rooftop

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