Fresco Smithfield in Smithfield, Rhode Island, brings together the warmth of a welcoming Italian restaurant with the polish and convenience customers appreciate most.
Located at 181 George Washington Hwy, this destination is built for everything from an easy lunch to a memorable evening out, offering outdoor seating, dine-in service, delivery, and takeaway so guests can enjoy their favorite dishes in the way that suits them best.
Whether you are stopping in for a relaxed solo meal, meeting friends for cocktails, or planning a special dinner, Fresco Smithfield creates an inviting setting where comfort, quality, and attentive service come together naturally.
What makes Fresco Smithfield especially appealing is the balance it strikes between classic dining comfort and a more elevated experience. Guests can enjoy a great wine list, handcrafted cocktails, beer, spirits, coffee, and a thoughtful selection of comfort food, small plates, and local specialties.
From lunch and dinner to dessert and table service, every detail is designed to make dining feel effortless and enjoyable. The restaurant’s reputation for fast service, great cocktails, and excellent desserts adds to its appeal, while the bar on site, Wi-Fi, and free Wi-Fi make it easy to linger, connect, and unwind.
With a casual yet cozy atmosphere that also feels romantic, trendy, and upmarket, it works equally well for everyday dining and special occasions.
Fresco Smithfield also stands out for its commitment to accessibility and guest convenience. Wheelchair-accessible parking, entrance, seating, and toilet facilities help ensure that more guests can dine comfortably and confidently. Reservations are accepted, and dinner reservations are recommended, making it simple to plan ahead for a smooth experience.
With payment options including credit cards, debit cards, and NFC mobile payments, the restaurant keeps the entire visit convenient from arrival to checkout.
Backed by a strong 4.30-star rating from 230 reviews, Fresco Smithfield has earned its place as a trusted choice for locals and visitors looking for an Italian dining experience that feels both reliable and special. For reservations or inquiries, call +1 401-355-6700.
Popular Items
Frequently ordered and highly recommended items at Fresco Smithfield
Our Story
Welcome to a place where great food meets warm hospitality. We believe dining is more than just a meal - it's an experience to be savored and shared.
Our kitchen is dedicated to creating dishes that bring people together, using recipes that honor tradition while embracing innovation.
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A glimpse of our restaurant experience
Food & Drinks
Roasted ½ Chicken, Penne Marinara, French Fries, House Salad, Italian Bread & Dipping Oil
Roasted Chicken Breast, Penne Marinara, French Fries, House Salad, Italian Bread & Dipping Oil
Penne Marinara, House Made Fries, House Salad, Our Famous Italian Bread & Dip
Penne Marinara, House Made Fries, House Salad, Our Famous Italian Bread & Dip
Roasted ½ Chicken, Penne Marinara, French Fries, House Salad, Italian Bread & Dipping Oil
Roasted Chicken Breast, Penne Marinara, French Fries, House Salad, Italian Bread & Dipping Oil
Penne Marinara, House Made Fries, House Salad, Our Famous Italian Bread & Dip
Penne Marinara, House Made Fries, House Salad, Our Famous Italian Bread & Dip
Hot cherry peppers with marinara, balsamic or lemon garlic.
Onions, garlic, tomato sauce and garlic crostini.
Ahi tuna, spicy caper mayo, seaweed salad, jasmine rice and wasabi.
House made overstuff quahog.
Spicy caper mayo sauce.
Cannellini beans, fresh tomato, shaved Parmesan and balsamic reduction.
Sliced black Angus and shallot cream sauce over crostini.
Fried risotto balls with peas, Parmesan, mozzarella. Side marinara.
Giant mozzarella square and marinara sauce.
Crushed tomato marinara and mozzarella.
Crispy pancetta, Parmesan cheese and balsamic reduction.
Prosciutto, roasted tomatoes, roasted red peppers, cherry peppers, whipped burrata and crostini.
Rabe, roasted garlic and cannellini beans.
Tri colored chips, bolognese, cannellini beans, pico de gallo, hot cherry peppers, ricotta and mozzarella cheese. MENU NOTE: SLOW ROASTED PORK HAS BEEN REPLACED WITH SHORT RIB
Choice of buffalo or garlic Parmesan.
House made with chunky Gorgonzola dip.
One giant meatball, ricotta and garlic crostini.
Hot cherry peppers with marinara, balsamic or lemon garlic.
Onions, garlic, tomato sauce and garlic crostini.
Ahi tuna, spicy caper mayo, seaweed salad, jasmine rice and wasabi.
House made overstuff quahog.
Spicy caper mayo sauce.
Cannellini beans, fresh tomato, shaved Parmesan and balsamic reduction.
Sliced black Angus and shallot cream sauce over crostini.
Fried risotto balls with peas, Parmesan, mozzarella and marinara.
Giant mozzarella square and marinara sauce.
Crushed tomato marinara and mozzarella.
Crispy pancetta, Parmesan cheese and balsamic reduction.
Prosciutto, roasted tomatoes, roasted red peppers, cherry peppers, whipped burrata and crostini.
Rabe, roasted garlic and cannellini beans.
Tri colored chips, bolognese, cannellini beans, pico de gallo, hot cherry peppers, ricotta and mozzarella cheese. MENU NOTE: SLOW ROASTED PORK HAS BEEN REPLACED WITH SHORT RIB
Choice of buffalo or garlic Parmesan.
House made with chunky Gorgonzola dip.
One giant meatball, ricotta and garlic crostini.
Hot meatball marinara paired with a cool crisp Caesar.
Fresh tomato, cucumber and house balsamic vinaigrette.
Grilled garlic crouton.
Spinach, strawberries, red onion, goat cheese, candied walnuts and house balsamic vinaigrette.
Vine ripened tomato, basil pesto, fresh mozzarella and aged balsamic.
Romaine, tomato, cucumber, roasted red pepper, red onion, mixed marinated olives and lemon vinaigrette.
Hot meatball marinara paired with a cool crisp Caesar.
Fresh tomato, cucumber and house balsamic vinaigrette.
Grilled garlic crouton.
Spinach, strawberries, red onion, goat cheese, candied walnuts and house balsamic vinaigrette.
Vine ripened tomato, basil pesto, fresh mozzarella and aged balsamic.
Romaine, tomato, cucumber, roasted red pepper, red onion, mixed marinated olives and lemon vinaigrette.
House marinara.
Potato Gnocchi, Pink Vodka Sauce, Ricotta Cheese
Ricotta cheese.
Penne, pink vodka, Parmesan, pecorino, mozzarella and Gorgonzola.
Roasted Eggplant, burrata and crushed tomato marinara.
Bolognese sauce, fresh mozzarella and ricotta.
Penne marinara.
Ricotta, mozzarella and rigatoni marinara.
Mushrooms, Marsala wine sauce, mashed potato and vegetables.
Mushrooms, Marsala wine sauce, mashed potato and vegetables.
Lemon caper wine sauce, mashed potato and vegetables.
Lemon caper wine sauce, mashed potato and vegetables.
Pesto cream with honey onion and spinach.
Chopped clams, littlenecks, garlic, sauteed onions, white wine and linguine.
House marinara.
Potato Gnocchi, Pink Vodka Sauce, Ricotta Cheese
Ricotta cheese.
Penne, pink vodka, Parmesan, pecorino, mozzarella and Gorgonzola.
Roasted Eggplant, burrata and crushed tomato marinara.
Bolognese sauce, fresh mozzarella and ricotta.
Penne marinara.
Ricotta, mozzarella and rigatoni marinara.
Mushrooms, Marsala wine sauce, mashed potato and vegetables.
Mushrooms, Marsala wine sauce, mashed potato and vegetables.
Lemon caper wine sauce, mashed potato and vegetables.
Lemon caper wine sauce, mashed potato and vegetables.
Pesto cream with honey onion and spinach.
Chopped clams, littlenecks, garlic, sauteed onions, white wine and linguine.
House made crushed marinara.
Caramelized onion and house steak sauce.
Fresh basil.
Shaved Parmesan.
Fresh tomato and spicy oil.
Goat cheese and balsamic.
Roasted garlic and diced tomato.
Roasted eggplant, blistered tomatoes, pesto, and whipped burrata.
House made crushed marinara.
Caramelized onion and house steak sauce.
Fresh basil.
Shaved Parmesan.
Fresh tomato and spicy oil.
Goat cheese and balsamic.
Roasted garlic and diced tomato.
Roasted eggplant, blistered tomatoes, pesto, and whipped burrata.
Scrod, shrimp, littlenecks, calamari, hot Italian sausage, onion, roasted garlic, light tomato broth and mashed potatoes.
Sliced 12 oz. NY strip, house made steak sauce, mashed potato and vegetables.
Toasted brioche bun, fresh mozzarella, lettuce and tomato, with Parmesan truffle steak fries.
Grilled organic chicken breast, red pepper mascarpone sauce, mashed potato and vegetables.
Organic chicken breast, roasted tomatoes, mozzarella, basil and roasted potato wedges.
Arugula, artichoke hearts, red onions, roasted red peppers and lemon garlic dressing.
16 oz. center cut bone in chop, honey onions, balsamic reduction, roasted potato wedges and vegetables.
Panko encrusted, apple chutney, mashed potato and vegetables.
Sesame soy, wasabi, seaweed, jasmine rice and vegetables.
Pesto cream sauce, jasmine rice and vegetables.
Parmesan Ritz crumbs, jasmine rice and vegetables.
Scrod, shrimp, littlenecks, calamari, hot Italian sausage, onion, roasted garlic, light tomato broth and mashed potatoes.
Sliced 12 oz. NY strip, house made steak sauce, mashed potato and vegetables.
Toasted brioche bun, fresh mozzarella, lettuce and tomato, with Parmesan truffle steak fries.
Grilled organic chicken breast, red pepper mascarpone sauce, mashed potato and vegetables.
Organic chicken breast, roasted cherry tomatoes, mozzarella, basil and roasted potato wedges.
Arugula, artichoke hearts, red onions, roasted red peppers and lemon garlic dressing.
16 oz. center cut bone in chop, honey onions, balsamic reduction, roasted potato wedges and vegetables.
Panko encrusted, apple chutney, mashed potato and vegetables.
Sesame soy, wasabi, seaweed, jasmine rice and vegetables.
Pesto cream sauce, jasmine rice and vegetables.
Parmesan Ritz crumbs, jasmine rice and vegetables.
Vanilla ice cream, chocolate sauce and whipped cream.
Chocolate layer cake with chocolate sea salt gelato.
layered: Oreo Crust, Vanilla Cheesecake, Red Velvet Cake
Vanilla bean ice cream.
Hazelnut gelato, almond biscotti and espresso.
Vanilla bean.
Hazelnut salted caramel, chocolate sea salt and espresso crunch.
Mango.
Fig spread, strawberries, honey onions, goat cheese on Grilled Pizza Dough
Chocolate and vanilla gelato with a cherry almond center, dipped in dark chocolate. **CONTAINS NUTS**
Vanilla ice cream, chocolate sauce and whipped cream.
Chocolate layer cake with chocolate sea salt gelato.
Strawberry sauce.
Vanilla bean ice cream.
Hazelnut gelato, almond biscotti and espresso.
Vanilla bean.
Hazelnut salted caramel, chocolate sea salt and espresso crunch.
Mango.
Fig spread, strawberries, honey onions, goat cheese on Grilled Pizza Dough
Chocolate and vanilla gelato with a cherry almond center, dipped in dark chocolate. **CONTAINS NUTS**
Hear from our valued guests
Great food and service. We got here pretty late but the server made us feel comfortable and didn't rush us. Food was excellent... Best clam sauce I have had on pasta. The chicken with mascarpone was also very good. Brussel sprouts were amazing. I have now been here multiple times. Still get the brussel sprouts appetizer every time. But every thing we have tried has been excellent. Last night it was chicken and eggplant Napoleon...excellent.
Went earlier this evening with my wife and grandson for my wife's and I anniversary. The food was delicious and the service was excellent. What made it a fantastic experience was our server Bobby his demeanor was what made the night even better. We highly recommend Fresco-Smithfield and ask for Bobby. Will be back for sure.
Came here Friday evening for Restaurant week, we arrived around 8pm and service was quick, we both picked our three course meal. We ended up getting coconut shrimp for an appetizer. They gave us some bread and oil which was really delicious. Both dinners came out as we just finished our ceaser salads. I had gotten the Parmesan pork chops and the cheese pasta. 👍👍👍
Update. 8/12/25 went back STILL AWESOME!! Tim my server is the BEST!! I had pork chop OMG!! To die for!! This place still rocks!! I went early, 5pm, so it wasn't too busy yet. Food was HOT and came fast enough. I got chicken parm wings, was tasty but a tad over cooked but not truly worth a complaint. Chicken parm was good. Crispy chicken, juicy inside, sauce was good, but not my type. It's the light red, chunky sweet marinara, with a slight kick.. I'm more of the dark red spicy kinda guy.. that doesn't mean it was bad!!. Dessert, I got this WONDERFUL cheese cake with a Brule top, WAS TO DIE FOR!! Service was great and friendly. No complaints really.. worth a try for certain!! 👍👍
Stephanie, Served my wife an I tonight. It was the first time that we had gone there. She was very good at her job. Very knowledgeable. The food was excellent. Nice place. Excellent service. We will return soon. Thank you! David and Joyce
Great service from our server BOBBY. Fast service. Check on us made sure everything was alright Chicken marsala. Was Delicious. Wife's meal was great. Short Rib..keep up the great work.
Great bar staff had an excellent time at their bar. Upscale place great for dates for celebrations They helped us with our split order and it was fantastic and they made some fantastic drinks. The artichokes were good as well as the salad. Here's a picture of both.
Fantastic dining experience at the Smithfield location! First time here ronight and we were very impressed! Our server Bobby was so friendly, quick to answer questions and provide great suggestions. Chicken parm dinners had huge portions and I loved the sauce and crispy chicken. I can't wait to try other some other menu items. Be sure to ask for Bobby when you go! A++++
Amazing all-you-can eat Sunday family-style chicken! The food was delicious and the portions were very generous. My family, including two teens, and the older friends we were dining with were highly impressed by the quality and flavor (even the warm bread was out of this world!) and will definitely be back - both for this meal again and to try their regular menu offerings.
We celebrated my dad's 88th birthday at Fresco in Smithfield on Sunday. Our waiter was Bobby and he was amazing. He was so attentive. We were a party of 15 with small children and he really made the night special. We had the all you can eat chicken dinner and it was delicious. Everything from the salad to the pasta, fries and chicken was the perfect. Will definitely come back again.
Common questions about Fresco Smithfield
Fresco Smithfield is located at 181 George Washington Hwy, Smithfield, RI 02917, United States, Smithfield, RI, United States.
You can reach Fresco Smithfield by calling +1 401-355-6700.
Fresco Smithfield has a rating of 4.3 out of 5 based on 230 customer reviews.
Fresco Smithfield features the following accessibility: Wheelchair-accessible car park, Wheelchair-accessible entrance, Wheelchair-accessible seating, Wheelchair-accessible toilet.
Fresco Smithfield features the following service options: Outdoor seating, Delivery, Takeaway, Dine-in.
Fresco Smithfield features the following highlights: Fast service, Great cocktails, Great dessert, Great wine list, Serves local specialty.
Fresco Smithfield features the following popular for: Lunch, Dinner, Solo dining.
Fresco Smithfield features the following offerings: Alcohol, Beer, Cocktails, Coffee, Comfort food, Small plates, Spirits, Wine.
Fresco Smithfield features the following dining options: Lunch, Dinner, Dessert, Seating, Table service.
Fresco Smithfield features the following amenities: Bar on site, Restroom, Wi-Fi, Free Wi-Fi.
Fresco Smithfield features the following atmosphere: Casual, Cozy, Romantic, Trendy, Upmarket.
Fresco Smithfield features the following crowd: Groups.
Fresco Smithfield features the following planning: Dinner reservations recommended, Accepts reservations.
Fresco Smithfield features the following payments: Credit cards, Debit cards, NFC mobile payments.
Fresco Smithfield features the following children: High chairs, Kids' menu.
Fresco Smithfield features the following parking: Free parking lot, Free street parking, Plenty of parking.
Fresco Smithfield features the following pets: Dogs allowed outside.
Business Features
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