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Cafe Fresco - Center City, Harrisburg, PA

Cafe Fresco - Center City

4.8
4.8
737 Reviews
$30 and under
Fusion / Eclectic

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 2 times today
  • Innovative
  • Great for craft beers
  • Romantic
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.

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Fusion / Eclectic, American, Contemporary Asian
  • Hours of operation
    Breakfast Mon–Fri 7:00 am–11:00 am Lunch Mon–Fri 11:00 am–3:00 pm Dinner Mon–Sat 4:00 pm–9:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (717) 236-2599
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Executive chef
    Scott Kemp
  • Catering
    Local catering is available for breakfast and lunch for groups of ten or more. Pick up and delivery options are available.
  • Private party facilities
    Cafe Fresco's Level 2 lounge offers countless options for events of all sizes and styles. Whether you're planning a fundraiser, business function, reception, or rehearsal, we have the space and menu options to meet your needs.Enjoy the quality and food of Café Fresco Center City in an upscale, modern space.
  • Neighborhood
    Harrisburg
  • Cross street
    Locust Street
  • 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 />
  • Entertainment
    Cafe Fresco infuses chic decor with trendy music, creating the perfect setting for your dining experience. After dinner, step upstairs to Level 2 where the hottest DJs from the East Coast lay down the tracks for the ultimate VIP experience.Level 2 is also available for private events, large group dinners, and meetings. Enjoy the quality and food of Café Fresco Center City in an upscale, modern space.
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cafe, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Dancing, Entertainment, Full Bar, Happy Hour, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 737 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
  • 4.7Food
  • 4.8Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4.4Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Philadelphia County

    Innovative

  • Philadelphia County

    Good for special occasions

  • Hershey / Harrisburg

    Best Overall

  • Hershey / Harrisburg

    Best Value

  • 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
Cafe Fresco - Center City offers delightful Asian fusion cuisine and a lively atmosphere. Guests rave about the "excellent service" and "amazing food and drinks." Highlights include perfect tuna, delicious pad thai, and the "best espresso martini." Despite some noise and occasional slow service, it's a top choice in Harrisburg.

737 Reviews
  1. Lily

    VIP

    Atlanta Metro

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on December 12, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Very good food and drinks. I would totally go back again.

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  2. Peter

    Philadelphia

    11 reviews

    5.0

    11 reviews

    Dined on December 11, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Very good food with friendly and very efficient service. Quality wine at a decent by the glass price as well.

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  3. Tina

    Philadelphia

    10 reviews

    5.0

    10 reviews

    Dined on December 11, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Cafe Fresco never disappoints. The food and drinks are always delicious.

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  4. Joshua

    Baltimore

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on December 1, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    An excellent menu with a great chef and superior wait staff. The kitchen accommodated my cousin’s gluten allergy with creativity and patience. The salmon and filet mignon were perfect entrees. Highly recommended for those who like Asian fusion and for those who have gluten issues.

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  5. William

    VIP

    Mississippi

    5 reviews

    2.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on November 24, 2024

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 3
    The service has been extremely slow the last 3 visits… and the prices are too high for the food quality.

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  6. Evan

    VIP

    Philadelphia

    29 reviews

    5.0

    29 reviews

    Dined on November 16, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Everything was great. The food was fresh and tasty. Our server was attentive. I would definitely come back again. The atmosphere of the restaurant is modern and clean. The menu style is Asian with a few American dishes as well. Plenty of options for anyone to find something they like.

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  7. Thomas

    Philadelphia

    27 reviews

    5.0

    27 reviews

    Dined on November 9, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Everything was outstanding. We will.be back without a doubt.

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  8. Meredith

    VIP

    New Orleans

    8 reviews

    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on October 15, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent pad thai and all food that we ate! Great experience!

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  9. stacie

    Philadelphia

    22 reviews

    5.0

    22 reviews

    Dined on September 28, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Amazing food drinks and service. Best espresso martini around and the sea bass was out of this world.

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  10. twinsmom

    Philadelphia

    12 reviews

    4.0

    12 reviews

    Dined on September 20, 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Dined at cafe fresco downtown Harrisburg to enjoy the restaurant week menu. Overall we had a good experience. The waitress was super sweet and the atmosphere was pleasant. Unfortunately the appetizer I was so looking forward to enjoying ran out. They did allow me to pick another item from the regular menu to accommodate me. The food was served nicely and portions were adequate. I would say the food was a little too salty and I would’ve appreciated it more had it been a little less so. Overall I would recommend and would return again sometime. I do appreciate the restaurant week price offering as overall dining out has gotten so price prohibitive.

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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 737 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 2 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Cafe Fresco - Center City

215 N 2nd Street, Harrisburg, PA 17101

Additional information

  • Cross street
    Locust Street
  • Neighborhood
    Harrisburg
  • Hours of operation
    Breakfast Mon–Fri 7:00 am–11:00 am Lunch Mon–Fri 11:00 am–3:00 pm Dinner Mon–Sat 4:00 pm–9:00 pm
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Fusion / Eclectic, American, Contemporary Asian
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • 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
  • Entertainment
    Cafe Fresco infuses chic decor with trendy music, creating the perfect setting for your dining experience. After dinner, step upstairs to Level 2 where the hottest DJs from the East Coast lay down the tracks for the ultimate VIP experience.Level 2 is also available for private events, large group dinners, and meetings. Enjoy the quality and food of Café Fresco Center City in an upscale, modern space.
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cafe, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Dancing, Entertainment, Full Bar, Happy Hour, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Phone number
    (717) 236-2599
  • Catering
    Local catering is available for breakfast and lunch for groups of ten or more. Pick up and delivery options are available.
  • Private party facilities
    Cafe Fresco's Level 2 lounge offers countless options for events of all sizes and styles. Whether you're planning a fundraiser, business function, reception, or rehearsal, we have the space and menu options to meet your needs.Enjoy the quality and food of Café Fresco Center City in an upscale, modern space.
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