Fresco at the Market Is Now on Restaurant Connection. Delivery Just Got Tastier in Santa Barbara

Great news, Santa Barbara — one of the city's most beloved neighborhood spots just got a whole lot more convenient. Fresco at the Market, the women-owned fast-casual gem tucked inside the Santa Barbara Public Market, is now available for local delivery through Restaurant Connection.

That means the Gorgonzola Walnut Salad, the legendary Turkey Burger, freshly made wraps, and rotating daily specials that Santa Barbarans have been craving for decades are now just a few clicks away — delivered right to your door.

A Santa Barbara Favorite, Reborn at the Public Market

If the name Fresco rings a bell, it should. Fresco at the Market is the homecoming story Santa Barbara's food community has been talking about since mid-2025. Founded by Jill Petrarca — co-founder of the original Fresco Café, which ran for over two decades at Five Points Shopping Center — the new concept lives inside the Santa Barbara Public Market at 38 W. Victoria Street.

The menu brings back the classics that made Fresco a local institution:

• 🥗 Gorgonzola Walnut Salad — baby greens, tomatoes, candied walnuts, citrus vinaigrette
• 🥗 Jill's Big Salad — a fan favorite, back by popular demand
• 🍔 Turkey Burger — a signature that needs no introduction
• 🥪 Fresh Sandwiches & Wraps — made daily with quality, seasonal ingredients
• 🍜 Rotating Soups & Daily Specials — always something new to look forward to
• 🍪 Sweet Treats — house-made desserts including cookies and more

Everything is made fresh, daily. The restaurant is locally owned, women-led, and deeply rooted in the Santa Barbara community.

Why Order Through Restaurant Connection?

Restaurant Connection is Santa Barbara's local food delivery platform, built specifically to support independent, locally owned restaurants like Fresco. When you order through Restaurant Connection instead of national third-party apps, more of your money stays with the restaurant and in the local economy.

Here's why that matters:

• ✅ Lower commission fees mean the restaurant keeps more of what you pay
• ✅ Local delivery, local drivers your order supports Santa Barbara workers
• ✅ Direct relationship with the restaurants you love
• ✅ Easy online ordering browse the menu and pay in minutes

Choosing a local delivery platform is one of the easiest ways to make your food dollars go further for the community.

Fresco at the Market: What You Need to Know

The Story Behind Fresco

Fresco's history in Santa Barbara stretches back to 1995, when Jill Petrarca opened the original Fresco Café. For more than two decades, it became one of the most reliably delicious lunch spots in the city, beloved for its bright, fresh flavors and the kind of neighborhood warmth that's hard to replicate.

The new chapter, Fresco at the Market, is independently owned by Petrarca and is not affiliated with the previous iteration, but it carries forward the soul of what made Fresco special. Operating out of the Santa Barbara Public Market, which has become a hub for locally owned, independently operated eateries, Fresco fits right in.

The restaurant also offers catering services for events and gatherings. For catering deliveries, inquire at catering.restaurantconnectionsb.com

Order Fresco Delivery Today

Whether you're working from home, taking a lunch break, or just want a fresh, healthy meal without leaving the house, Fresco at the Market delivery is the move.

Explore the full menu and place your order here:
👉 Order Fresco at the Market on Restaurant Connection

And while you're at it, follow along on Instagram @fresco_sb for daily specials, soup of the day, and behind-the-scenes looks at what's cooking at the Market.