Welcome to Fresco da Franco

Experience Authentic Italian Flavors In Montclair, NJ

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Celebrate Christmas With Us

Two ways to make the season unforgettable in Montclair: a rock-and-roll Santa brunch, and our Christmas Eve & Christmas Day Feast of the Seven Fishes.

Sunday, December 20th

Santa's Boozy Brunch Party

Brunch, bubbles and a Santa who knows how to party. Music by DJ Anthony DiLauri. Reservations are a must — book early, this one sells out.

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Feast of the Seven Fishes at Fresco Da Franco – Christmas Eve and Christmas Day

December 24th & 25th · 12pm–10pm

Christmas Eve & Christmas Day

Open both days with our full à la carte menu plus La Vigilia — an authentic Calabrese Feast of the Seven Fishes. Una tradizione di famiglia.

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Holiday parties

Celebrate the season at Fresco Da Franco with a holiday gathering built around exceptional food, cocktails, and good company. We’re now booking private holiday parties for groups of 10–100, with creative menus, private event options, and full rentals of Bar Franco also available.

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Sunday, November 22nd · 12 PM

Mob Brunch Party

Dress the part and roll the dice. Casino tables, music by DJ Anthony Di Lauri, and brunch done Da Franco style. Sunday, November 22nd at 12 PM — reservations are a must. Book on OpenTable or Resy, or call 973-337-5100.

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Mob Brunch Party at Da Franco – Sunday, November 22nd at 12 PM – casino tables and music by DJ Anthony Di Lauri

Thursday, November 26th

Thanksgiving Dinner

Celebrate Thanksgiving the Italian way, with warmth, tradition and amore. We’re open 12pm–9pm serving our full à la carte menu all day, plus traditional Thanksgiving specials. Reserve your table on OpenTable or Resy.

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Thanksgiving Dinner at Fresco Da Franco - Thursday, November 26th

Thursday, December 31st · Three Seatings

New Year's Eve

Three seatings to ring in 2027: 5:00 PM and 7:00 PM à la carte, and our 9:30 PM Ball Drop seating — a three-course prix fixe for $125 per person with Prosecco, a live DJ and festivities. A credit card is required to secure every reservation.

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New Year's Eve 2026 at Fresco Da Franco – champagne toast

Socialista night

Why travel to the city when Montclair’s most sophisticated lounge is right here? Socialista Lounge is where elegance and energy collide, offering an exclusive nightlife experience.

Every Friday & Saturday 10:30pm-2am

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AN EXPERIENCE

Celebrating ten years of excellency, Fresco Da Franco is a destination unlike any other. From fresh, inspired cuisine, to service that makes you feel like family, to our one-of-a-kind atmosphere, our award-winning establishment is the perfect backdrop for life’s most celebrated moments.

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AUTHENTIC. REFINED. INSPIRED.

A Montclair mainstay where family tradition and fresh, refined flavors meet to create an experience that only Fresco Da Franco can deliver.

Fresco Da Franco has been featured on Food Network, and is the recipient of the prestigious Five Star Diamond Award, multiple Open Table Diner’s Choice Awards, and is a member of the New Jersey Restaurant & Hospitality Association. Just recently, Fresco Da Franco has won the prestigious Eccellenze Italiane award from Italy.

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