Trattoria Fresco

4.5 ( 528 reviews )
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$10–20
511 4th St, Sioux City, IA 51101, United States
+1 712-244-3010
Trattoria Fresco, located in the heart of Sioux City, offers an authentic Italian dining experience that is hard to come by outside of Italy. With a menu rich in traditional dishes, the house pasta selections are particularly noteworthy. Customers rave about the Fettuccine Alfredo and Beef Tortellini Vodka, with each dish prepared fresh, ensuring a burst of flavor with every bite. The ambiance strikes a balance between laid-back and upscale, making it suitable for everything from casual lunches to romantic dinners. Reviewers like Kelly Brown-Ramirez and Dean LoNigro highlight not only the delicious food but also the exceptional service—friendly staff who make every guest feel valued and at home. For those with dietary restrictions, Trattoria Fresco goes the extra mile, offering gluten-free pasta boiled separately, which has impressed many, including Ashley Heacock. Families are welcomed warmly, with big portions that make dining a joyful experience, as Connor Owings points out. Desserts, especially the cannoli, have also become a point of admiration, with diners claiming them to be the best they've ever tasted. Trattoria Fresco is not just a meal; it's a celebration of Italian heritage, community, and joie de vivre. This gem is a must-visit for anyone in Sioux City.

Amenities and More

  • Accessibility
    • Has wheelchair-accessible car park
    • Has wheelchair-accessible entrance
    • Has wheelchair-accessible seating
    • Has wheelchair-accessible toilet
  • Service options
    • Has outdoor seating
    • Has no-contact delivery
    • Offers delivery
    • Offers takeaway
    • Serves dine-in
  • Highlights
    • Has fast service
    • Serves great cocktails
    • Serves great dessert
    • Has great wine list
  • Popular for
    • Popular for lunch
    • Popular for dinner
    • Good for solo dining
  • Offerings
    • Serves alcohol
    • Serves beer
    • Serves cocktails
    • Serves coffee
    • Serves comfort food
    • Serves food
    • Serves small plates
    • Serves spirits
    • Serves vegetarian dishes
    • Serves wine
  • Dining options
    • Serves brunch
    • Serves lunch
    • Serves dinner
    • Serves dessert
    • Has seating
  • Amenities
    • Has bar on site
    • Has toilet
  • Atmosphere
    • Casual
    • Cosy
    • Quiet
    • Romantic
    • Trendy
    • Upmarket
  • Crowd
    • Good for groups
    • Popular with tourists
  • Planning
    • Accepts reservations
  • Payments
    • Accepts credit cards
    • Accepts debit cards
    • Accepts NFC mobile payments
    • Credit cards
  • Children
    • High chairs available
  • Parking
    • Free of charge street parking
    • Plenty of parking

Reviews For Trattoria Fresco

Kelly Brown-Ramirez
May 10,2025
My husband and I had our first date at their original location and South Sioux City 11 years ago. Now that they have moved downtown it is closer to our house but still has the authentic Italian dishes. Would highly recommend if you are looking for a unique place for lunch or dinner.
connor owings
Apr 27,2025
I cannot give this place any higher rating due to the fact it stops at 5 stars. The food is delicious. The waiters are amazing. They are so friendly right when you enter the establishment. Always making sure everything is up to your standards. They don't rush you when your ordering either. Now the food is absolutely wonderful I have been here three times with my wife and kids. Every time the food has gotten better and better. I have two young children and they are picky eaters bit they ate their whole plate of spaghetti and meat ball's. I highly recommend this place to anyone who wants delicious food. The price of the food is well worth it in my honest opinion I'm happy to pay it every time because when we leave we always have a smile on our faces and a full belly plus food to take home because the portions are HUGE.
Ashley Heacock
Apr 24,2025
Amazing food! This was an amazing place to eat. They have gluten free pasta, and it is boiled in separate water. The wait for the food does take some time but that just means the food it made fresh, and it is absolutely worth it. When I'm in Sioux City, I'm planning on eating here again!
Dean LoNigro
Apr 18,2025
This place was an absolutely lucky find. We were stopping in Sioux City for the night and were looking for some Italian food. Trattoria Fresco came up and we decided it sounded good. That is a complete understatement. I ordered The Fettuccine Alfredo with a side sausage, my wife ordered the spaghetti and meatballs. Both were absolutely delicious. We read online that service may be an issue, but that was not the case. Brandon did an amazing job, the restaurant was busy for a Monday night, but the service was great, the food was great, and we were happy we found Trattorio Fresco.
Kerry Mann
Apr 13,2025
Such an AWESOME dining experience! I wasn't expecting something this good and authentic in Sioux City, but Trattoria Fresco is the big deal! Easy to find the location, and great parking. Laid-back but super personable service. Great menu and very accommodating. The linguini and clams were superb, and that was literally, the best cannoli I've ever eaten. Don't hesitate to try this place! Some of the best food I've had outside of Italy itself.
cmlarvick
Mar 17,2025
Very good local Italian place. Although I know plenty would be fond of my main course, it was very very tomato based, which I’m not a fan of. However, it was still pretty good. Someone who likes a heavy base of tomatoes would like it even more. Fresh bread and real butter was good and kept coming. Salad was quite flavorful and good. The lemon cake was suggested for desert, which I accepted as a choice. It was good, but I think I’d enjoy something else as much or more, even though it was quite good. Staff is friendly and conversational. They stay attentive to your table. Something I’d be interested in going back again to see what else they may have that I’d maybe even like better. I’m comfortable believing there are more really good things to try, so will be looking forward to another visit.
Jerri McWilliams
Mar 11,2025
Wonderful food and a relaxing atmosphere. A gem of a place.
Natalia May
Feb 15,2025
This was our first time here and it was such a cute and cozy restaurant. Our waiter was so kind and helpful. I ordered a classic Lasagna and my partner ordered the rigatoni al Pastor and we both loved our meals! We shared a Caesar salad which was more than enough for the 2 of us.

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