Reviewed by
happychik86 (24)
on Feb 15, 2010
I would give five stars to Fresno, but I just can only give five stars to Italian or Mexican restaurants. They're really the best food ever and nothing else compares.
But, the food at Fresno was delicious for what it was. I got calves liver--which I have never had before, but wanted to try--and the person I was with tried out the chicken with brussel sprouts and Yukon gold potatoes (minus the pancetta).
My liver was very tasty and buttery, and it came with bacon, really mushy, carmely onions, and mashed potatoes. I figured I would like it because I like liverwurst, and I was right.
I tried a bite of the chicken, which I typically don't like because it's very dry and tasteless. But, it was actually delicious and juicy and had lots of good rosemary flavors.
For dessert, we shared a chocolate cake that came with a weird ice cream. The cake was supposed to be infused with Nutella, but I didn't taste any. Too bad. But, it was so rich, warm, and chocolaty that it didn't matter. The ice cream was hazelnut flavored, and was also good.
The atmosphere was very nice--candlelit, with mirrors, big windows, and a cozy bar. The tables were a little close together, but, all the better for eavesdropping.
I'm not sure if I would go back (it was expensive, and if I were going to another expensive place, I'd want to try something new). But, if you're looking for a fancy-pants restaurant with good, rich, gourmet food that's not too crowded or noisy, I recommend Fresno.