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Cafe Fresco - Center City, Harrisburg, PA

Cafe Fresco - Center City

4.8
4.8
747 Reviews
$30 and under
Fusion / Eclectic

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2 people
19:00
Booked 16 times today
  • Good for groups
  • Great for creative cocktails
  • Good for special occasions
A pioneer of Harrisburg dining, Café Fresco Center City opened its doors in 2005. Located in the heart of Restaurant Row, the Feng Shui inspired ambiance offers comfortable and intimate dining spaces that pulse with an energy and excitement. From the moment you step inside, you become part of the Café Fresco experience. Whether you are joining us for an urban, café lunch or the upscale, metropolitan dining experience of our dinner service, our skilled, professional staff will strive to accommodate your every need. Our goal is to provide you with a metropolitan retreat nestled in the heart of a smaller city that will exceed every expectation – an experience that can only be provided by Café Fresco.

Additional information

  • Phone number
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Fusion / Eclectic, American, Contemporary Asian
  • Hours of Operation
    Breakfast Mon–Fri 07:00–11:00 Lunch Mon–Fri 11:00–15:00 Dinner Mon–Sat 16:00–21:00
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Parking details
    An easily accessible, multi-level parking lot is located directly across the street from the restaurant. Rates vary, depending on dates and times. Street parking is also available with discounted rates between the hours of 11AM - 2PM and 5PM - 7PM. Metered parking ends at 7PM. Park in the River Street Garage across the street for only $5, every weekday after 5PM. <br /><br />
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive Chef
    Scott Kemp

Private dining

What 747 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.8
4.8 based on recent ratings
  • 4.8Food
  • 4.8Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4.4Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Hershey / Harrisburg

    Best Food

  • Hershey / Harrisburg

    Innovative

  • Hershey / Harrisburg

    Good for groups

  • Hershey / Harrisburg

    Healthy

  • Hershey / Harrisburg

    Romantic

  • Hershey / Harrisburg

    Good for special occasions

  • Hershey / Harrisburg

    Lively

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Café Fresco - Center City offers a delightful Asian fusion dining experience, praised for "excellent food and service" and "unique and creative flavor combinations." The vibrant ambiance is complemented by attentive staff, often highlighted by name for their exceptional service, like Natalya and Lexi. Notably, the venue accommodates dietary requests and offers a diverse menu, making it a top choice for both locals and visitors.

747 Reviews
  1. Lisa

    Philadelphia7 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 22 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The waitress was very friendly and attentive. I had the harvest salad with salmon and it was delicious and just the right portion.

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  2. Angela

    New York City2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 16 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Valentines specials this year were our favorite yet. The rib eye and red snapper were the best meals we have ever had at fresco and we have been coming here for years.

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  3. Laura VIP

    Washington DC4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 15 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    What a great space. Food was fresh made and flavorful. The dim sum menu is not to be missed. Accommodating for vegetarian and meat eaters in our family. The bar is on point. Try the makers mark sour- divine. Perfect place on a cold night. Warm, friendly!

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  4. Benjamin

    Philadelphia1 review

    5.0

    Dined on 15 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great food. Great service. Timely wait for food to arrive.

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  5. Jim

    Philadelphia2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 15 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Always a good time, and excellent food. One of my favorite places to go.

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  6. Brian VIP

    Washington DC7 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on 26 January 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    Overall it was good. Serve could have been faster

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  7. Ed VIP

    Philadelphia10 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 25 January 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great food. Great service in a very nice setting.

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  8. Jennifer

    Orlando4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 4 January 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Food was fabulous & our waitress (whose name I have forgotten and I am sorry…long, dark hair & mega watt smile) was totally fantastic. Kind to our kids. Very professional with us. Excellent knowledge about menu.

    1 person found this helpful

  9. Mike VIP

    Philadelphia17 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 3 January 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Another wonderful experience at Cafe Fresco. Tha is for accommodating our request for the bar area for my daughters birthday. Service was wonderful as always,a minor mix up with entree was fixed before arrival and just gave me more time to enjoy a drink. Some rowdy happy hour guests made for some good entertainment.

    1 person found this helpful

  10. Paul

    Philadelphia2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 1 January 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We think Cafe Fresco Center City consistently has the best happy hour and dinner menu in Harrisburg. Never disappointed! Wonderful ambiance, amazing food and service!!

    1 person found this helpful

FAQs

Cafe Fresco - Center City does offer delivery in partnership with Chow Now. Cafe Fresco - Center City also offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (717) 236-2599.

Cafe Fresco - Center City is rated 4.8 stars by 747 OpenTable diners.

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

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2 people
19:00
Booked 16 times today
Google Map for Cafe Fresco - Center City

215 N 2nd Street, Harrisburg, PA 17101

Additional information

  • Phone number
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Fusion / Eclectic, American, Contemporary Asian
  • Hours of Operation
    Breakfast Mon–Fri 07:00–11:00 Lunch Mon–Fri 11:00–15:00 Dinner Mon–Sat 16:00–21:00
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Parking details
    An easily accessible, multi-level parking lot is located directly across the street from the restaurant. Rates vary, depending on dates and times. Street parking is also available with discounted rates between the hours of 11AM - 2PM and 5PM - 7PM. Metered parking ends at 7PM. Park in the River Street Garage across the street for only $5, every weekday after 5PM. <br /><br />
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive Chef
    Scott Kemp
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