Fresca

Have to say I’ve been here a couple of times now as its local but I don’t think I’ll be going again.
The atmosphere is quite poor due to it being in an office /​industrial block and the sound just echoes around. Take your ear plugs, they really need some soft furnishings or booths to dampen the noise.
I’d rate the food as average, calamari starter was poor and tasted like it was luke warmed up from yesterday. The pizza main was very passable but nothing to rave about.
On a positive note the staff were very friendly and attentive if sometime a little slow — we had to ask 3 times for a drink.
I’m quite disappointed really as I did have high hopes and was prepared to give them the benefit of doubt after the first time but sadly I was let down.

Fresca Italian is quite a nice place, it is hidden in a business park in Delph, Oldham where in most cases you will have to go up a long hill, what can be dangerous to go up in when it snows and even blocked off with a small amount of snow.
Walking into the restaurant, it didn’t look like a great Italian restaurant being in a business park and the restaurant looking more like a closed down store or just a furniture store.
I originally rang the restaurant to ask about Gluten Free options and they told me about Gluten Free Pizza bases and Pasta, so I did expect the pizza toppings to be labelled and a dietary book but they did not have any of what I would of liked.
I ordered a Gluten Free Pizza after a little kerfuffle, I originally wanted a Calzone and was told it could only be pizza, I was confused why they couldn’t do this as Calzone is only a pizza what has been folded, The staff did appear to be funny with my gluten free ways, and they stood as the table while I decided, despite asking for a few minutes, I asked for a Pizza which sounded nice with Curry sauce but was told they could not do that Gluten Free either. No Pizzas really jumped out at me so I had to settle for Pepperoni, Chicken, Cheese and Red Onion.
After I finally got my Pizza. the staff let me had my meal in piece and considering the location and how it looked from the outside, the Pizza was great, the base did taste very nice and the flavours of cheese, red onion and chicken made it even better. I do feel the pepperoni tasted very hard and not fresh.
They also had a Risotto which was done Gluten Free, my friend offered me a small bit in return for a slice of my Pizza and I also found this enjoyable, the sauce and rice it was made in shown it was from a nice Italian restaurant.
This is more of a family restaurant, If you want to have a nice peaceful meal, I would not advise going here, due to the large amount of children and I was put next to a Child who was crying so it does have a very strong family vibe.
I was offered a box to take my remaining pizza home which was one of the nicer things the staff done.
If you plan to try and surf the internet, in this area while waiting for your meal, I wouldn’t count on being able to, it is located up a very large hill what is really in the countryside minus a few houses on the way so the signal can be quite bad at times.
Overall, due to the location being not that good, in a retail park what isn’t that nice and what the staff did to me, trying to put pressure on me to eat certain foods, and rush me while ordering, I can only give 3 stars. If they would of been more helpful, even having a dietary book, I could of overlooked the location and I could of maybe give 4 stars especially if the staff didn’t rush me, but these minor things mean alot to be so I can only give Fresca 3 stars.

I have visited Fresca several times since it opened and generally have been pleased with the food and service. I went with family last night and we were not disappointed. Overall the service was very good and the food was delicious although not authentic italian it was close. Portions were good as was presentation and decent choice of wine. Cost was competitive for location .
If you have not been to Fresca, book a table soon and review it.

Fantastic food, gorgeous décor, wonderful staff all round great experience just a bit pricey but great for a special occasion and slightly long times between service of courses but well worth the wait! Delicious!!!

Great family Sunday lunch. While the outside looks somewhat industrial, the inside, food and service were excellent.
We were really impressed with the way they catered for our 3 year old and let him watch them preparing his pizza in the open plan kitchen. Will be back.

A round of applause for this restaurant as it is one of the best around! I am a massive fan of Italian food so when this one popped up in the hills of Delph, I was happy happy happy!
I booked first as I knew it would be busy and when I got there I was amazed with the layout, staff and everything. They cooked the food in front of you which is what I like. You can see the chef throwing pizza dough up into the air and all the kids watch its great!
It is modernly decorated with lots of seating and the menu is a delight as I wanted everything on there. Also the bar is fully stocked and you can have coffee too if you want.
I say to you all: GO!