My partner and I are huge fans of the West Portal location, so we were thrilled to learn that another Fresca would open just blocks from our Noe Valley home. While the food is predictably excellent (DO NOT pass up the ceviche, especially the squid ink ceviche; the hailbut over a risotto cake is also amazing), the service at the NV location is not up to par for a restaurant of its caliber. Our last waitress acted like she could care less about us, not even making eye contact as she spoke with us. She was unfriendly and made no effort to ensure we had a good experience. And the noise level! Some dope decided to put vaulted ceilings in the main dining room, creating an insanely loud room -- I couldn't even hear the people sitting at my table! Visit the West Portal location instead.
Pros: excellent food
Cons: extremely loud, mediocre service, always packed
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