Thin-crust pizza, sizzling steak, ribs

Al Fresco's is one of Vietnam's long-running Western chains — NY-style thin crust and Chicago deep-dish pizzas; this branch also grills steak and ribs.

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The orange brick storefront on Mac Dinh Chi

House favorites

What the regulars order

Three plates that explain the house — named, never priced.

Hawaiian pizza

Thin NY-style crust, ham and pineapple under a melted-cheese blanket.

Sizzling rib eye

Grilled rib eye on a steaming iron plate, with sides.

The chicken box

Crispy tenders, wings and fries in a box built for the whole table.

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The room

Brick, rattan light, hanging green

The room is part of the meal — warm, casual, unpretentious.

Rattan pendant lightWoven rattan lamps pool warm golden light over wood tables.

Whitewashed brickPainted-white brick columns and walls — warm and casual.

Hanging greenVines trailing from the ceiling — a garden note in the room.

Photos: Google Maps — owner and diners

Story

A corner of America in Saigon

Two glimpses of the sign, the room, and the food.

The Al Fresco's oval sign and orange brick facade

Entry The sign

The brick sign you can't miss

The painted-orange brick facade and the vintage oval badge — the landmark regulars spot from a block away.

Entry The food

Pizza first

NY-style thin crust and Chicago deep-dish are the chain's soul; this branch also grills steak and ribs.

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Tonight at Al Fresco's

Big flavors, no ceremony — come hungry, leave happy.

Address

31Bis Mac Dinh Chi, Da Kao, District 1

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