Fresco Italian Sandwich Shoppe
320 N New Jersey St, Indianapolis, IN, 46204
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Address :
320 N New Jersey St
Indianapolis, IN, 46204 - Phone (317) 423-2420
- Website https://www.frescoindy.com
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Opening Hours
- Mon :11:00 am - 2:00pm
Specialities
- Takes Reservations : No
Delivery : No
Take-out : Yes
Accepts Credit Cards : Yes
Good For : Lunch
Parking : Private Lot
Bike Parking : Yes
Wheelchair Accessible : Yes
Good for Kids : Yes
Good for Groups : Yes
Attire : Casual
Noise Level : Average
Alcohol : No
Outdoor Seating : Yes
Wi-Fi : No
Has TV : No
Waiter Service : No
Caters : Yes
Categories
Italian Cuisine
The immense popularity of Italian cuisine globally isn't unknown. You can find an Italian Pizzeria around every corner of almost every city in the United States. Not to forget that in every house, people enjoy mac and cheese as comfort food. But it would be wrong to believe that Italian food starts with pizza and ends with good pasta as this Mediterranean country has much more to offer other than these two dishes. In Italian Cuisine, there is a high use of fresh tomatoes, all kinds of herbs, great quality of cheese, all types of meat, seafood and fresh handmade pasta. Many find it hard to believe that Italians have been making noodles long back.
Italian and Greek cuisines are always mistaken to be same, but they are poles apart. The primary difference between the two cuisines is the use of cheese in most of the Italian dishes. Italians love to cultivate their own cheese and process them as per their food requirement. It is believed that some cheese is so expensive that cheese producers secure them in lockers.
If you are bored eating the same old pasta or pizza, you can try some of the authentic Italian dishes like Risotto, Polenta, Ribollita, Lasagna, Fiorentina Steak, Bottarga, Ossobuco, Carbonara, Focaccia, Arancini and Supplì. Another item which Italians love to relish every morning is a good cup of Italian Coffee. Once you taste a freshly brewed cup of Italian Coffee, you might not visit Starbucks ever again. Authentic Italian food is made with heart and soul, so go find a restaurant where you can relish Italian cuisine in your city.
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Andres C.
The soaked Italian is unreal! Must go. Must Soak!
(5)Ryan M.
The beef is great!
(5)Fiona B.
Finally! Ever since I moved from Chicago to Indy 10 years ago, I've bemoaned the lack of good Italian Beef joints! As I walked out the side exit of the downtown Marsh-O'Malia's tonight, I caught sight of the wall menu and was shocked to see "Italian Beef" at the top. Although they had already locked up for the night, the owner let me in, and let me try a sample of the beef. Absolutely divine! Leaps and bounds better than the few sad beefs I've found here in the last decade! Doug said that this is his father's recipe, one that he's been making for more than 40 years. Wonderfully spicy juice, beef slice so thin it's falling apart (in the best possible way), gonnella bread (absolutely the best for italian beefs), and spicy giardinera peppers. I am so excited!! Best yet, I can walk there from my office for lunch. Wahoo!
(5)Clare L.
Fresco is out of this world good. Seriously, they make some of the better sandwiches I've ever had. My office orders from them frequently for lunch meetings, and the owner is always accomodating to our requests. I've had the caprese sandwich, the Italian beef and the stromboli and all have been great. I think the caprese may be my favorite, but I've got no complaints about anything I've eaten from here. A sandwich and a small bag of their chips is a filling lunch. I've yet to venture over to their other location on the canal, but it's on my list to try. I definitely recommend Fresco for a lunch stop in downtown Indy. I don't think you'll regret it.
(5)Andy K.
I live 400 yards from Fresco and had high hopes it might become a quick, tasty staple. Not so much. I got the Italian beef (a recommendation from the cashier) thinking I was in for a treat. The meat came from a soupy container. The bread was store bought. I had to buy peppers a la carte for $0.65 in a plastic container. The sandwich was fine, but for $8+ it just didn't add up. I've nothing against simplicity--but with only three ingredients each needs to be well thought out. This was simplicity for the sake of ease and cost savings. Overall, not a terrible experience but I won't be going back anytime soon.
(2)Rick B.
This Italian beef is over the top. Amazingly soft meat just melts. Perfectly seasoned and so delicious. These are addictive. Especially with that tasty giardiniera. Homemade taken to a new level.
(5)Mark B.
Would highly recommend. I work near this shop and decided to see if they had coffee one afternoon. They didn't have any made but didn't hesitate to make a pot when I asked. They went next door to marsh to get a better cup for coffee, and wouldn't even charge me for it. The manager just said "come back and see us for a sandwich sometime" which I definitely plan to do. You have to support good people and good service. If their sandwiches are anywhere near as good as their employees, you'd be crazy not to stop in.
(5)Joan H.
We've ordered from this restaurant several times since it is one of the few that serves food that is beyond the usual pizza/burger fare that is available from OrderUp. The food is AMAZING! We've had the Caprese salad, which is very fresh and flavorful. My husband who doesn't normally stray far from a cheeseburger, LOVES the Chicken Parm sandwich. The garlic bread is also yummy! Would order out from here almost daily for lunch whenever we are at Riley!
(5)Valerie G.
I can't believe it took me this long to try Fresco- and now I feel like I discovered one of the best sandwich shops in the city. I was also fooled with it being sort of in Marsh. I've been here 3 times since trying it 2 weeks ago. I had the caprese the first time and wow- was fantastic. The bread is perfect and everything was fresh from their farm according to the pleasant gentleman who made my sandwich. Next visit, I tried the Italian beef, what they are known for, and it was the best Italian beef I've had (except my Mom's). You can get it dry, wet, or soaked. The broth must be the best part. I highly recommend this one. The third time I got the Stromboli. It was also very good. I'm not usually a Stromboli type of person, but on a cold, wet day it was perfect. Check this place out. I'm making my way down their menu!
(5)Christian R.
Don't be fooled by location! I know everyone has their place that serves their food that they love. For me that is an Italian beef and they know how to do it. It's not busting at the seams, not to soggy, the perfect consistency. With that being said. I can only speak for their Italian beef, which is damn near perfect!
(4)Abbey B.
I, like others, thought Fresco was some off-shoot of Marsh, trying to sell sandwiches to busy downtown employees. On a chance, I ran in on my way to work to find an empty shop. After having one of the best chicken parms ever, I can't imagine why this place would ever be slow, let alone empty. The man behind the counter was very friendly. He offered me a sample of their Italian beef after I ordered my sandwich. It. Is. Amazing. A friend and former Chicagoan agreed that this beef is great, making me super excited to come back for more. While I hope more people take a chance on Fresco, I like the idea of it staying a delicious secret. All the beef for me!
(5)Samantha H.
Got the Caprese sandwich today and very impressed! A Caprese is hard to pull off. For one if any of the ingredients are not good and fresh tasting it won't work. No meat to overwhelm the wilted veggies ("cough subway). The basil was perfect. I could smell it and taste it and the pesto was just right too. No skimping on the mozzarella or tomato either. There was so much it was falling out of my sandwich. Two things to get five stars. One is the bread. It's actually pretty good but if it was just a little easier to bite off instead of having to jerk your neck or the sandwich ya know. I think even just keeping it warm would do the trick. Second, sides. I'm pretty sure the only sides they had were chips. Maybe a pickle, cookie, etc? I would get a pickle.
(4)Squirrel G.
Great Italian beef and meatball sandwiches. The chicken parm is delicious, too. Locally owned, nice folks. Tasty and hot.
(5)Rick W.
Like many others, I have been meaning to try this place for a long time. Today I stopped in and regret not doing it earlier. I had the Chicken Parm sandwich which was so good I could hardly stand it. The chicken was cooked to perfection, just the right amount of sauce to soak the bread while not falling apart. I would have liked 2 slices of cheese, but that is me. The other sandwiches I watched them prepare looked tasty too, I will be back here.....and soon!
(4)Peter P.
The best Italian beef I've had in Indianapolis, for sure. I'm a bit of of an aficionado as I practically grew up on the stuff living and working in Chicago. The secret is the jus. The beef has to be stewed in it for hours and then served wet. Fresco does it just like Al's in Chicago.
(4)T D.
The food here is alright, the staff is friendly, and the location is spot on. My biggest complaint with this restaurant is the speed. I've been here several times and it always takes longer thany my lunch break to even get my food. It takes forever even for items that I know are likely already made and prepared, like soup and spaghetti. The food is good...but I just don't have time anymore :(
(3)Jon A.
The Art of Convenience. The space has been there all along: room for twenty tables, a full counter & kitchen, attached to a highly trafficked (downtown's only!) grocer. Then, someone woke up & said, hey! I'll fill that space with a sandwich spot. A Chicago Italian Beef sandwich spot, in fact (downtown's only!). Thus, Fresco. Clean, Straight-forward, and Relaxed. They just opened & one of their opening deals is two sandwiches for $9. I can roll with that. A Caprese & An Italian Beef. All served on the same bread known at Yats. I could've gone way, way spicier than this. Like, full-tilt spice. I understand to keep it level for the field, I do. The Caprese seemed heavy on their basil mayo -- even when asked to go light. The details... the details... Fresco is a name that says salads and smoothies and fresh air -- none of which are here. A very solid lunch option for you downtown only during the work days.
(4)Katie C.
I have not had a bad dish here. The italian beef is amazing, the best I have had in Indy and I grew up in Chicago. The bread that it is served on is perfect and soft. This place is doing it right. Friendly staff and rarely busy, though I can't understand why. Very convenient and delicious in it's simplicity. I will say that if you are in a major hurry this may not be the place for you as I have waited for some time to get my food.
(4)Ashley M.
I picked up lunch here to take to a few friends at work. I ordered one of the chicken salads and grabbed a few Italian Sandwiches for the guys. They were ecstatic about the sandwiches! I loved the salad as well! Super fresh ingredients. I lived in Little Italy in Chicago for years and the food rivals the small Italian grocery that I frequented for lunch. It is a bit pricey for the every day lunch, but the quality of ingredients makes it worth it for a treat!!
(5)Steven B.
Best Italian sandwiches in town, nothing crazy, simple and very Good! Soup, salads, spaghetti as well! Locally owned and operated. You will catch the owners there almost everyday. Great people, great food! Very kid friendly!
(5)Joe L.
I loved this little lunch place. They have a great Italian sandwich, the owner is really friendly and he let me sample their Italian beef which was really good. I really want to come back to try their Caprese. Only thing I would love to see is if they also sold Italian cookies and cannolis!
(5)Matt R.
Just ate lunch here today. Definitely one of the best sub's I've had in a long time. The owner is very nice as well. Would recommend to anyone!
(5)Tony R.
First day of my son's spring break and he picked this place off Yelp. Well- he did us a solid! You have to go through marsh to find it, it's not marked well. We both had the Italian 8"subs with the Amazing potato chips and a coke. So glad we did. Cheese was fresh, veggies fresh and the bread was perfect deli style.
(5)Kenneth S.
The price is right for a juicy Italian beef sandwich and a cup of minestrone. The owner is super nice and helpful. Try it. It's right next to Marsh, and it's open on some week nights now. I don't know about you all, but I want more tasty grab and go (or sit) places downtown.
(5)Mika C.
I finally had the time to try this place and it was good. I just tried the small italian sandwich..it was pretty small but I guess I didn't want to be stuffed. I don't know if it was the owner but they let me try the roast beef sandwish and the sample I had was awesome..next time I will definitely try and get the larger size. The potato chips were good also..stop by for a visit.
(4)M B.
One of my go-to lunches: toasted italian sub. Delicious and the staff is always very friendly.
(5)Jeremiah G.
It's not much to look at, just a simple lunch counter. But the food is really excellent. I had the Italian beef, which is cut thin and is high quality beef. The bread (same for all sandwiches) is crunchy and flavorful and holds up under the au jus. My wife was spoiled by a couple great Stromboli in Bloomington. But she thinks this was even better. The sauce was very good. The sandwich was a bit spicy and very flavorful. She says the best in Indy.
(5)Dan C.
Love this place. Hope it sticks around; I'm trying to spread the word! It's just such a bad location - in that it just looks like part of Omalia's; like maybe they're just serving stuff from their deli. They need their own awning and more obvious signage. Now the food they've got down. I grew up around Chicago, so I've been eating Italian Beefs since I was a kid. I miss Mr. J's on the southside. I've tried the shops that popped up along north Keystone and was never impressed. Fat Dan's left me with a big "Meh". South of Chicago (in Fletcher Place) has potential. But Fresco has the real stuff. Strongly spiced (in a good way) and tender, with perfect gravy. You can even get little 4-inch snack sizes to tide you over between lunch and dinner! And the people that run the place are the nicest folks you'll ever meet (the wife reminds me of Dave Letterman's mom, only younger). I might just have to grab me one on the way home tonight!
(4)Daniel C.
The people who run this place are very nice. I give it a three star review because I average the score between the Italian Beef (5 star) and the truly awful "pizza" (1 star.) It's definitely a good place to eat if you stay away from the saucy cracker.
(3)Lucy F.
The soups and sandwhiches here are amazing! I don't live close to here but whenever I'm in the area I really like stopping by here for lunch or an early dinner. It is afordable and you get a lot for what you pay for. The beef cuts are one of my favorites- give it a try!!!
(5)Robb B.
The best Italian Beef I have had in a long time!! The service is friendly, make you feel welcome like your back in your moms kitchen. The soup was delicious and the pizza is good. The little pieces of garlic bread were awesome, not to big or to much garlic. It was very clean. We will definitely be going back here.
(5)Janette D.
The Caprese is to die for. Love the Italian beef too. Prices are not bad- the 4" sandwich seems about right. I wish they were still open for dinner so I could grab some sandwiches after work! Only lunch now, unfortunately
(4)TOMMY o.
if you know me, i NEVER get any food Soaked or Wet, but here i do, i love the Soaked Italian Beef & the Wet Italian Sub, with Basil Mayo & Vinaigrette always helpful
(5)DeAnna P.
Great food, priced just a smidge too high. I wish they were open later -- which they say they will be starting in the summer. Please go there to eat! It's such a weird location, I fear they are not getting enough traffic to stay in business.
(4)Joby N.
One of the best Italian beef sandwiches you will find in the city. Conveniently located in the Marsh Supermarket. You won't be disappointed!
(5)Bill J.
Great place to stop in for a quick sammich on Mass Ave. The Italian beef (as many have noted) is outstanding. I've also tried the Italian sub and the Meatball sub, both are good, but the Italian beef is the best of the best here. Only disappointment is that the tables in the outdoor seating area always seem to be dirty, there aren't enough chairs, etc.
(4)Jim R.
There are some kinds of food that instill fierce devotion in their consumers, usually based on regional ties. Chicago folks will mock anyone attempting to use ketchup on their dogs, Kansas City and Texas have had a long running fued over barbecue, and New Yorkers and Windy City natives have come to blows over thin vs. Chicago style pizza. The Italian Beef sandwich is one of these. And Fresco does it right. The beef is cut and cooked every morning, fresh Gonella bread, mozarella, and Giardiniero peppers. My mouth is watering just typing this.
(4)MJ W.
Yes! What a great strom! I have not had the italian beef, but it looks great! I have had two stroms here and want to go back for more. I wonder if they deliver? Anyone know?
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