Paint, Sip & More at Fresco, Carlsbad

While there are lots of Carlsbad restaurants, Fresco Trattoria stands out - the heart and soul of Italy in downtown Carlsbad Village within sight of the blue Pacific.
Owner Leone D'Arcangelo hails from Sperlonga, Italy, a beachfront town midway between Naples and Rome, and one can easily imagine you are dining by the Mediterranean Sea in Sperlonga instead of in Carlsbad, CA, with the beautiful hand-painted murals that adorn the dining rooms.
And of course the food is special as well (my lunch dish, Rigatoni Salsiccia alla Siciliana, rigatoni with Italian sausage, was excellent). Open for both lunch and dinner, the menus are creative, using the freshest ingredients, with some of the classic Italian dishes but with special touches by Leone D'Arcangelo, himself a former chef.

There are seating areas inside and out, just a two minute stroll from the ocean!

In the bar they have Happy Hour everyday from 4:30pm to 6:30pm! Arrive early for $1.00 off all drinks and discounted appetizers!  It's a great time to save a seat for you and your party!

Try a signature drink from one of our favorite bartenders or a bottle of wine!

My personal favorite: Caramel Macchiato Martini: vanilla vodka + Frangelico + Baileys + Kahlua + butterscotch schnapps + espresso!