Fresco Cafe & Pizzeria

Fresco Cafe & Pizzeria serves pizza, pasta, salads and sandwiches in uptown New Orleans, near Tulane and Loyola University. Regulars point to the Greek pizza, the spinach and artichoke roll served in warm lavash bread, the spaghetti and meat sauce, and the pesto pasta. A sampler of roasted eggplant, spicy tomato and hummus dips with pita is another popular starter.

The restaurant takes online orders for pickup or delivery and accepts reservations through its website. It also handles catering and hosts birthdays, rehearsal dinners and other group gatherings. There is a patio for outdoor dining, and the restaurant is open daily from late morning until late evening.