264 Fresco Menu (2025 Update)

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Introducing the menu at 264 Fresco, a Venues & Event Spaces restaurant in Carlsbad, CA, offers a variety of small plates, salads, and pasta dishes. From Eggplant Parmigiana to Farro Salad, each dish is crafted with attention to detail and flavor. Customer reviews rave about the beautiful ambiance and exceptional service, making dining here a truly delightful experience. Enjoy a rooftop seating area with ocean views, perfect for a romantic night out or a casual gathering with friends. The menu features Vegan and Vegetarian options, ensuring there is something for everyone to enjoy. Don't miss the Happy Hour specials and the full bar offering delicious cocktails. 264 Fresco provides a unique dining experience with a blend of Italian and seafood dishes that will leave you craving more.

Small Plates Salads Pasta Red White Secondi Seafood For the Table Cocktails Bottled Beers Draft Beers White Wine by the Glass Rose by the Glass Red Wine by the Glass Sparkling Wines

Small Plates

Eggplant Parmigiana

marinara | mozzarella | ricotta | parmesan
$16.00

Crispy Brussel Sprouts

pancetta gastrique | grana
$15.00

Caprese

heirloom tomato | mozarella | basil gremolata
$12.00

Crispy Calamari

calabrian aioli
$18.00

Roasted Artichokes

lemon aioli | crispy prosciutto
$16.00

Beet and Burrata

braised beet | burrata | candied pistachio | watercress | pomegranate vinaigrette | citrus
$18.00

Coffee Roasted Carrots

aleppo honey glaze | calabrian yogurt | toasted hazelnut
$14.00

Nduja Prawn

peppers | onions | nduja butter | polenta
$16.00

Blistered Shishito Peppers

anchovy aioli | asiago | breadcrumbs
$12.00

Arancini

basil aioli | parmesan
$8.00

Caesar Salad

ciabatta | parmesan
$14.00

Insalata di Noci

mixed greens | granny smith apple | gorgonzola | walnuts | dried cranberry | cider vinaigrette
$15.00

Farro

spinach | arugula | candied walnuts | mission fig | shaved asiago | apricot vinaigrette
$16.00

Arugula

arugula | shaved fennel | goat cheese | hazelnut | confit garlic | avocado
$15.00

Watermelon Salad

cucumber | tomato | ricotta salata | zataar | mint | pistachio
$15.00

Salads

Pasta

Cappellini Pomodoro

caramelized tomato | grana padano | basil
$20.00

Fettucine Alfredo

confit garlic | parmesan
$19.00

Baked Rigatoni Salsiccia

house sausage | woodfired tomato | mozzarella | basil
$25.00

Short Rib Pappardelle

mushroom | confit garlic | beef jus | grana
$26.00

Ravioli Formaggio Bolognese

ricotta and spinach ravioli | meat sauce | parmesan; can be vegetarian, sub pomodoro
$25.00

Gnocchi Tartufi

black truffle | peas | roasted mushroom | lemon | ricotta
$28.00

Risotto

roasted wild mushroom | burrata
$22.00

Lasagna

Our signature recipe. House sausage | bechamel | bolognese
$24.00

Spaghetti and Clam

calabrian chili | tomato | grilled corn
$25.00

Margherita

san marzano tomato sauce | fresh mozzarella | basil
$18.00

Spicy Diavola

tomato| mozzarella | sopressata | evoo
$19.00

Pepperoni

hot honey | ricotta | mozzarella
$19.00

Red

White

Affumicata

sausage | mushroom | mozzarella| basil | evoo
$20.00

Mortadella Pizza

mortadella | mozzarella | ricotta | creamed spinach | pistachio
$19.00

Guanciale

yukon | goat cheese | caramelized onion | confit garlic
$20.00

Chicken Marsala

zucchini | mushroom | potato | marsala sauce
$32.00

Chicken Parmigiana

prosciutto | pomodoro | mozzarella
$32.00

Braised Shortrib

polenta | mushroom | carrot | red wine jus
$32.00

8oz Filet Mignon

crispy yukon potato | demi glaze | carrot
$44.00

NY Steak

shishito romesco | chili sofrito
$55.00

Pork Milanese

caper | lemon | chili | basil | butter
$32.00

Secondi

Seafood

Chilean Seabass

corn | golden beet | sweet pepper
$44.00

Grilled Salmon

creamed spinach | zucchini | tomato
$32.00

Branzino

artichoke tapenade
$35.00

Cioppino

chilean sea bass | shellfish | salmon | tomato
$34.00

Charcuterie Board

chef's choice of cheese | cured meat | pickles | jam | dried fruit | nuts
$20.00

Truffle Fries

garlic | parmesan | parsley
$11.00

Meatballs

san marzano tomato sauce | ricotta
$12.00

Cheesy Polenta

parmesan | soft herbs
$6.00

Spaghetti Aglio e Olio

chili | garlic
$8.00

Seasonal Roasted Vegetables
$8.00

For the Table

Cocktails

Capri

gin | raspberry | passionfruit | limoncello | sparkling wine
$16.00

Mai Tai

white rum | orgeat | fresh juices | dark rum float
$16.00

La Madonna

vodka | passionfruit | grapefruit | bubbles
$15.00

Aperol Spritz

Aperol | prosecco | soda
$15.00

Lychee Verde

vodka | lychee | lemon | basil | elderflower
$15.00

Fresco's Old Fashioned

bourbon | bitters | brown sugar reduction
$17.00

264 Manhattan

bourbon | antica carpano | orange bitters
$16.00

Rosemary Peaches

bourbon | peaches | lemon | rosemary
$13.00

Cadillac Margarita

blanco | lime | agave | mandarin liqueur
$16.00

Hibiscus Mezcalita

mezcal | lime | agave | hibiscus water | tajín
$16.00

La Vita Bella

blanco | lime | agave | pineapple juice | mint | serranos | charred pineapple
$16.00

Amalfi Verde

blanco tequila | cucumber | lime | poblano liqueur
$16.00

Tropical Margarita

blanco | lime | agave | peach | passionfruit | cranberry
$16.00

Coors Light - American Lager - 4.2%
$7.00

Birra Moretti - Euro Pale Lager - 6%
$8.00

Heineken Zero - Non-Alcoholic Beer - 0%
$6.00

Bottled Beers

Draft Beers

Hard Kombucha - Seasonal - Rotating Tap
$9.00

264 Fresco Blonde - Blonde Ale - 4.8%
$8.00

Ron Murkundy - By Bay City Brewing, Hazy IPA - 6.5%
$9.00

The Pupil - By Society Brewing, American IPA - 7.5%
$9.00

Chronic Ale - By Pizza Port, Amber Ale - 4.9%
$8.00

Orange Ave. Wit - By Coronado Brewing, Wheat Beer - 5.2%
$9.00

Delicious IPA - By Stone Brewing, American IPA - 7.7%
$9.00

Pacifico Clara - By Grupo Modelo, Mexican Lager - 4.5%
$8.00

Orderville Hazy - By Modern Times, Hazy IPA - 7.2%
$9.00

0.394 Pale Ale - By Alesmith Brewing, American Pale Ale - 6%
$8.00

Peroni Nastro Azzurro - Italian Pale Lager - 5.1%
$8.00

Fiesta Island Pilsner - By Bay City Brewing, Pilsner- 5.4%
$8.00

Falanghina, Feudi di San Gregorio, Italy
$13.00

Pinot Grigio, Fresco, Santa Barbara County
$11.00

Pinot Grigio, Terlato Colli, Friuli, Italy
$14.00

Sauvignon Blanc, Crowded House, New Zealand
$13.00

Sauvignon Blanc, Matanzas, Sonoma County
$15.00

Vermentino, La Cala, Sardinia, Italy
$12.00

Chardonnay, Fresco, Santa Barbara County
$11.00

Viognier, 1753, Campuget, France
$14.00

Chardonnay, Rombauer, Carneros
$22.00

Chardonnay, La Crema, Sonoma Coast
$15.00

Moscato, Saracco, Castiglione, Italy
$12.00

White Wine by the Glass

Rose by the Glass

Patelin, Tablas Creek, Paso Robles
$16.00

Destinata, Tooth & Nail, Central Coast
$15.00

Rosso di Montalcino, Campogiovanni, Toscana
$16.00

Pinot Noir, Nielson, Santa Barbara
$14.00

Pinot Noir, Paul O'brien, Oregon
$20.00

Merlot, Lagaria, Sicily, Italy
$12.00

Sangiovese, La Gerla, Toscana, Italy
$14.00

Zinfandel, Opaque, Paso Robles
$13.00

Chianti Classico, Il Grigio, Toscana, Italy
$17.00

Super Tuscan, Villa Antinori, Toscana, Italy
$14.00

Red Blend, The Big Easy, Los Olivos, CA
$18.00

Red Blend, Trefethen, Eshcol Oak, Napa
$20.00

Cabernet Sauvignon, Fresco, Santa Barbara
$11.00

Cabernet Sauvignon, Daou, Paso Robles
$16.00

Cabernet Sauvignon, Scattered Peaks, Napa
$20.00

Malbec, Zolo, Mendoza, Argentina
$13.00

264 Fresco Sangria (Red or White)
$14.00

Red Wine by the Glass

Sparkling Wines

Prosecco, La Marca, Veneto, Italy
$12.00

Prosecco Rose, Mionetto, Veneto, Italy
$13.00

Champagne, Nicolas Feuillatte, France
$21.00

Brut, Chandon, California
$16.00

Garden Spritz, Chandon, California
$18.00