Frankie's is THE BEST AUTHENTIC ITALIAN FOOD IN THE ENTIRE STATE OF ILLINOIS. No expectations. If you want the best service, a beautiful restaurant, to be treated like family, and eat food that will make you believe in a heaven, then Frankie's is the place for you. Indoor seating is very comfortable with just the right touch of elegance, and the patio is absolutely beautiful. My wife and I do talk about who our favorite server is and Alexandra is in the lead. But in all honesty, the food will change your outlook on life. It only takes one dinner to make you a happier and better person. One meal and you'll never look for another place, because there is no restaurant that can hold a candle to the full experience that Frankie's will provide you. Try everything on the menu and you won't be disappointed. read more

Went to Frankie's tonight, had an awesome & amazing dinner, food was +10 above excellent (Blackened Salmon). My waitress (Alex)was very nice and detailed, she knew the whole menu and some very great suggestions that did not disappoint me. My only gripe was that my mix drink (LIT) could have been a little more stronger, still awesome dinner overall. Thanks Alex, Thanks Frankie's read more

This is a hard 4.5 star rating on its way to the 5. My first visit I wanted to grant the 5 star rating, although, I had to hold back to be fair. I know it'll be there by my next visit, which will be soon. A seller for me is homemade pasta with an option for gluten free. If it was organic it's a hard 5. No judgement though. Frankie's is the spot where you park up by 3:45/3:50 and wait for the doors to open as their hours are short, hot and sweet. This is a tucked away spot packing tons of flavor on the small menu(major hit). Locals pack this spot asap at the bar so be there by 3:45. Haha. The restaurant has nice decor and attentive friendly service. As the server comes to the table with heavy greetings, they run down the special menu. Drinks are always good, nothing intricate but enough to elevate the experience and hit hard. The appetizers are good. I enjoyed the calamari and shrimp as well as the octopus. But now to the star of the show is their pastas. FRIENDLY REMINDER, all are homemade. The Pappardelle w/ Wide Ribbon Pasta, Black Truffle Cream Sauce and Mushrooms is amazing.. I added the gluten free meatballs and yummy. A savory bite. The rigatoni vodka sauce(added sausage) was a hit. Another star of the table was the Linguine w/ Shrimp,Broccoli, Evoo and Garlic. A fully loaded plate. The Gnocchi w/ Ricotta Cheese Filling, vodka sauce.. added meatballs was another hit. The star of the show was our pizza which resembles a meat lovers with pepperoni, Sopressata and Giardiniera (which is more like a relish and I love). I've had other dishes but after multiple countless visits this is what I love at this time. The pizza is cooked in a high heat oven which gives the perfect char, let it settle for a couple minutes as it sits on the table. Overall, when in this part of Illinois hands down the place to be. Hours are only 4-9pm and that says a lot. My only insight would be ask for the bread to be served warm. I'm sure a fresh loaf in the pizza oven for a couple of minutes will go a long way. ENJOY! read more

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Magnificent Frankie's is my new favorite. I've lived in the area for 6 years and I'm not sure how I just noticed this place. The food is delicious! From the squash to the chicken and salmon it all came together beautifully. Everything was tasteful. You can taste the freshness. You can tell these items were made on the spot and made with love. The waitress was pleasant and did a great job helping us with questions we had about the menu. They do Have a kids menu. And a gluten free section on the menu. The restaurant is pricey but well worth it. The atmosphere is amazing we did the outdoor seating. And there is plenty of parking around the restaurant. I would definitely make reservations before deciding to show up. Their hours are short and constantly busy. read more

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I had my husband's "celebration of Life" luncheon there & it was amazing. The food & staff were so accommodating, they even changed the food to a couple of people who were vegan & vegetarian. The staff could not have been any nicer. read more

Sorry I've not try it but I'll give it a try. I like to try a few items before I can a proper review.

Everything thing was great, no complaints from me...but my wife would have liked her steak well done, but the server stated that med well , was the most well done that they can do read more

Love them the food is good service great only thing is go after 8:30p they get busy and if it rains and your outdoors your fucked

had an awesome experience at Frankies The food was excellent--fresh, flavorful, and really well prepared. You can tell they put a lot of care into every dish. The atmosphere is cozy and inviting, and the service was friendly and on point the whole time. Definitely a place I'd come back to. Highly recommend if you're looking for great food and a comfortable, upscale vibe! read more

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We love this restaurant so much!! I came for the first time a couple weeks ago and I've been back 3 times since. The food is so good (I haven't stopped talking about the white fish) and they do such a good job with hospitality. They make you feel like family the second you walk in. Alex is the best server ever and made my dad's birthday so special. 10/10 read more

Frankie's Since 1988 - Italian Near Me - Tinley Park, Illinois

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Amazing menu and food selection. Everything we had was delicious. We sat in the bar area and was lucky enough to have the bartender as our server. FYI, her Espresso Martini was amazing. read more

Wonderful experience, from Frankie himself greeting us to the service and the food, 5 out of 5, you must come. The lemon decor looks so real you'll pick them up and smell them. read more

Frankie's Since 1988 - 4 stars: So, Frankie's has changed in a lot of little ways. It used to be called Frankie's Since 1988, and with the single word change of Est to Since the restaurant now has a whole new YELP review site ... but we can understand why that makes sense because the rebranding changes are numerous. The old place was a white-linen tablecloth fine-dining establishment, and now it is a very casual no tablecloth restaurant ... table tops are simple wood. In addition, the seating here used to be relatively limited ... a nice sized dining room and a bar, with a private dining room attached for parties and the such. Now the room divider is downplayed and it is pretty much a very large dining room with a three-sided bar in the center ... the room just feels bigger. The food was good. Portions have gotten a bit smaller, but the food was still very nice ... and the prices have crept up a bit. It makes sense with the more open dining room that they can serve more people for the money. We suspect that the old format was just too hard to maintain needed income levels, and the new rebranding helps rectify that. Biggest complaint is the noise. You essentially have to yell across the table to talk to someone. Now I guess the noise is a sign that everyone is having a good time, but with the tile floor everything just resounds around the room. Not a place for a first date or a romantic dinner ... but more of a place to have a boisterous time out with friends. read more

We are not local but our son and his family live nearby. Frankie's is his go-to pizza place and considering Frankie's is just down the strip mall from a 'famous" Chicago pizza place, you know they have to be GOOD! Couple of things to know. They open at 4:00 pm. Be there then. At 4:30 pm, the place is crowded! Their staff are wonderful - friendly, fast, make you feel like you belong there. They have a spectacular oven and they can turn out pizzas pretty fast - which is a good thing since I bet they make lots and lots of them every day. We sat at the door for a 'to-go' order and had beer and wine while we waited. What we observed around us is a place that truly cares about its customers. That said, they show that in their pizzas, which are among the best. Give Frankie's a shot. Whether it's pizza to go or a dine in experience, you won't be sorry. read more

How amazing is this! I made a reservation on OpenTable at Frankie's Est 1988 in Tinley Park for Steve's birthday. I called them 90 minutes before we were supposed to be there, to add that it was a birthday celebration. and the young lady that answered the phone was so kind and said it was already notated because we were there last year for his birthday. She was so polite on the phone, reassuring us that they were all set up for us! Her sincere professionalism over the phone was great, and I thanked her and told her that we truly appreciate Frankie's and their willingness to go above and beyond makes the experience there really special. I told her how much more it also meant to us, and the significance of each birthday being an achievement because of the hubby's cancer journey. This was at the table waiting for us. (The reservation was in my name, so they didn't know Steve's last name is different). The kindness shown and the sentiment expressed truly elevated our experience, and we will never forget it! Frankie even came and introduced himself and shared a little bit of his own journey and his care and love for his customer's is genuine and makes you feel like family! And their food is really amazing too! read more

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Been my favorite place for food! They have been like family to me .... Been using them since they opened on 95 th street Best sausage and Italian chicken sandwich Love this place read more

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This place is amazing! I highly recommend it! When you make a reservation online, it asks if you have a special occasion which we did, it was our birthday. When we checked in with the host, she said "Happy Birthday" to us and when she let us go to our table, there was a card on it that said Happy Birthday. Such a nice touch. Those little things really matter. In addition to the amazing tasting food, our waiter was the best, Travis was the best!! After dinner, he gave us a tiramisu to share (no charge). How thoughtful. They really go the extra mile to make a customer feel special. The entire wait staff was very attentive. read more

I ordered catering from Frankie's Est 1988 for my daughter's baptism/birthday last weekend, and everything was absolutely amazing! We had about 78 adults and 30 kids, and we chose Package 5( and added 5 more people) which included Italian Beef, Frankie's Famous Meatballs, Char-Broiled Italian Marinated Chicken Breast sautéed in butter sauce with white wine, Italian Sausage, Pasta Primavera, Cold Pasta Salad, Rigatoni with Vodka Sauce, and a fresh salad. For the kids, we added chicken fingers and Rigatoni with Marinara Sauce -- which they loved! There was plenty of food for everyone, and the portions were generous. Delivery was right on time, and the whole process went smoothly and pricing always very reasonable. I received so many compliments from our guests about how delicious everything was. I highly recommend Frankie's for any catering needs -- they truly delivered an excellent experience from start to finish! read more

I went to Frankie's Restaurant with my husband to celebrate his birthday on Saturday, July 25th. As usual, the food was great, the service was excellent and the atmosphere was comfortable and friendly. My husband had a great time and enjoyed the food as usual. Alex our Server was the best. She was very hospitable, knowledgeable of the menu and gave good recommendations on the food choices. Alex made sure my husband birthday was enjoyable. This was our fourth time visiting and we will most definitely be back and recommend Frankie's to our family and friends. read more

My partner and I dined in last night and enjoyed it so much I convinced him to get takeout with me tonight. He ordered the classic sausage and I ordered the gnocchi stuffed with ricotta in vodka sauce aka 'pillows of heaven'. When I arrived the food was ready, I took it to my car and opened the pizza to take a photo when I noticed I had been handed a Margherita. I walked back in and the kind man at the front, Nina's son, told me I could keep the Margherita and he would go have the classic sausage made... what a sweetie! I had actually been trying to convince my partner to order the Margherita, because I like traditional italian pizza, but he wanted to try a classic. So, it worked out even better than anticipated. I'm actually grateful they made a mistake. :) truly, thank you, bc now I know how delicious your Margherita is, and so does my partner. Haha! I think it converted him! The pillows of heaven are just that, absolutely heavenly. If you haven't tried them, I highly recommend. They are soft and Uber tasty. Next time I wanna try them in the marinara, although the vodka is scrumptious. Wonderful food and people. Thank you. read more

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***UPDATE , original review 2 stars. Tried leaving a general comment on facebook only to be deleted and not responded to on company Facebook page. So, on Thursday, August 28th, stopped in this location which we have been several times. After being sat at our table...backup, we arrived to a 10% filled space at 430p with no reservation. Was told one should have been made online with a smart tone. We commented that we looked at their page and could not determine that process. Now sitting for about 10 minutes, "NO" server approached our table. So in passing I stopped one and she said she'd find out who's ours might be. Returning and stating I guess she was ours. Appetizers were great but the serving on wine at that cost was less than other comparables like Cooper's Hawk and Francesca's Fortunato. About 25 minutes after we completed the appetizers, again, I had to flag down the waitress. I asked about the eta on dinner, she returned and said shortly. While waiting the room went from a mild tone to a very loud room including the eight woman sitting next to our table that were speaking and laughing beyond rude, like they owned the place. Everyone's meal was great except my was overdone and I guess I should have ordered Italian instead of a Filet Mignon. Here's the next "unexpected bonus", while eating dinner they started playing music....and you'd think they'd play something in the area of Italian. Well, they started with Motown and my Facebook questioned that I tried leaving was, I didn't know that Diana Ross & the Supremes' were Italian. Followed by what sounded like disco music....then Frank Sinatra music finally came next! It was a nice day and we probably should of sat outside in their nicely appointed sitting area, because it go so loud in this establishment, you just about couldn't hear each other. After, being a customer through all of the upgrades and changes...we will have to take a break and explore other Italian options in our community of Tinley Park, Orland Park and New Lenox! ***UPDATE, closing review ZERO stars: Instead of responding to this post, "The owner took it upon himself to call my home and inquire with a family member at 8pm tonight about this fair review!"...............NOW, I WILL NEVER RETURN! read more

Frankie's Since 1988 - 2008 - Italian Near Me - Tinley Park, Illinois

What a gem! Service was friendly and efficient. Appreciate that they had an entire page of creative MOCKtails. I ordered my berry spritzer at half syrup and it was.perfect. There were so many items on the regular and specials menu that I wanted to try - I'll definitely return!! On the specials list I ordered the watermelon salad - fresh melon atop arugula and dollops of fresh goat cheese - delicious! All the pasta is homemade - the penne with simple evoo, roasted tomato, basil, and grilled shrimp Was fantastic. read more

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I had a great meal at Frankie's restaurant and some of the best service that you can have. I picked it based on some great Yelp reviews and they did not disappoint. I had about a five minute wait for a table on a Tuesday night as the restaurant was full. They do have a very nice outdoor seating area as well. My server Travis not only gave me a quick run down of the specials on the menu he also gave me a brief history of the restaurant and where in Italy the flavor profiles came from. Ultimately I had narrowed my dinner choice down to 3 options and after explaining to Travis what I liked, I told him to pick one of the 3 and surprise me. A basket of Crostini bread was served with a small bottle of olive oil and some Parmesan cheese. I typically prefer a soft Italian bread and butter but putting the oil on the crostini and sprinkling the Parmesan on top was kind of fun. My dinner arrived and it was the rigatoni pasta with braised beef short rib. The tomato sauce was delicious and filled with chunks of tomatoes. The pasta was cooked perfect and the beef which was in chunks had good flavor. It wasn't falling apart like some short rib dishes are and you have to fish around to find the meat. The meat in this entree was plentiful, it was a very good dish. After I finished eating my server Travis was going table to table with Limonchello shots for everyone on the house. I had a great experience here and can't wait to come back. read more

Frankie's Since 1988 - Menu - Italian Near Me - Tinley Park, Illinois

Catering for my daughter's Graduation party was excellent. Italian chicken, rigatoni with vodka sauce, mini meatballs. All of our guests really enjoyed. Would definitely order again. read more

I was quite impressed once I walked in. I had a reservation and was seated almost immediately after arriving. They removed chairs we weren't using to open the table more. It is a smaller restaurant but they made good use of space. The food was quick and so good, I didn't take pictures. The steak ravioli appetizer is a must! Lasagne and filet are also two great main plates. Would come back again . read more

Frankie's Since 1988 - Bar area - Italian Near Me - Tinley Park, Illinois

I cannot say enough good things about this place; authentic Italian, great drinks, great apps and phenomenal service! We're always on the hunt for good, authentic Italian food and this is exactly that! Alex was exceptional and the friendliest and best server we've had in a long time, plus she has the best recommendations! She is a QUEEN! We cannot wait to come back and try more items in their menu! read more

Sat at the bar at Frankie's and had an awesome time. Huge shout-out to Bri and Jordan -- seriously top-tier bartenders. Super personable, lightning fast, and genuinely fun to hang with. Drinks were on point, vibes were great, and they made us feel like regulars even on our first visit. We'll absolutely be back for the bar alone. read more

We went to Frankie's for the first time since the remodel. The restaurant is very nice but the noise level was way too high for us. The service was great and the owner came around to talk to us which I really appreciate. I had a filet which was delicious at a great price. However my husband had the lasagna that was nothing like it used to be and over priced in my opinion. Somewhat disappointing. read more

The food is amazing, the service is fantastic and the ambiance is great. I highly recommend this restaurant and will be back again soon.

We've been coming here for 10 plus years and have had some great meals and experiences over the years. The recent remodel looks great. It's way more modern but I just personally miss the family vibe they had here before. The food and service is always good. I had the Lobster Ravioli and it had decent flavor, not North End Boston flavor but it was good, just a little thin on the Lobster. My wife had a salad and the Chicken Parmesan which is her staple, she said both were great! It may have just been an off night but the size of the parm dish was significantly smaller than it has been over the years but I'll evaluate again next time we go. The bread was not good. Again, this may have been an off night but it's what it was, more to come on this as well next time. Reservations are definitely recommended as they get super busy but they did fit a group of 9 of us in so if you plan ahead Frankie's is very accommodating. read more

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We love Frankie's so much! Valentine's Day is so busy and fully booked, and Frankie still made the effort to switch my table to Melissa's section (we love her!!) The food is outstanding every single time, and everyone works so hard. We will always continue coming here! Side bar- they had a great playlist going for the occasion! read more

Frankie's Since 1988 - Italian Near Me - Tinley Park, Illinois

We are in town twice a year for reptile trade shows. I found this place in March of 2022 while desperately trying to get a reservation for a party of 8 the next day. They said they could accommodate us, so we gave it a try. Being the only place in town that had a table, I was skeptical but how bad can you mess up pasta?! We were all so impressed with the food, ambiance and service that it has since been our go-to. Now, after 4 visits - most with large parties - I feel comfortable giving them 5 stars. We did have one visit that was not ideal - two people at the table were unhappy with the way their dishes were prepared. I am now putting that to them having bad taste, because I feel like I have at least 8 dishes because I insist on tasting others meals as well as sharing mine. Last Friday there were just four of us. We started with cocktails and the grilled octopus on a bed of arugula and ended with Tiramisu, Sambuca and of course Limoncello. For our main, I got the ribeye, and it did not disappoint. My co-worker had the lobster ravioli, which he shared with me. The sauce tasted like the best bisque and makes my mouth water thinking about it. The service each time has been very good, even when we were a party of 8 or larger. The staff are professional yet personal which is a difficult blend. The room(s) can be loud with the bar splitting them, but it's never been too loud to converse. We will most definitely be going back in March! read more

Frankie's Since 1988 - Tiramisu - Italian Near Me - Tinley Park, Illinois

This review is long overdue because Frankie's is always a great experience! It's our fave place in the area. Mr. Frankie and staff are kind and master hosts. Ambiance is great and that gorgeous oven is magical because the pizzas are SO GOOD! Seriously, we have not had a bad dish but a stand out for me is their risotto, it's like a warm hug from an Italian Nonna. I never finish because of everything else we order and it reheats beautifully the following day. And their bartenders! Just call yourself an uber or have a designated driver because their cocktails and wine will have you feeling GOOD! Love this place. read more

#25/2024 I got a review of the day here a few years back but that was when it was still Frankie's Ristorante. Little over a year ago they changed rebranded redesigned and been some changes and rename themselves Frankie since 1988 We'd been coming here for a many years prior to when they close to change name it's been a while Glad to have came back though. One thing they changed was their fine dining and white linen to more of a casual atmosphere I guess if you're from the Chicago area you could say along the lines of La dolce Vita and Francesca's. They had a lot of room they didn't utilize and they opened it up very well for more people. It is a little noisier though people have noticed that but that's to be expected when you have more of a casual dining atmosphere. One thing that hasn't changed those to quality of the food The great servers it was awesome to see Travis again been a while. Glad when he was our server. We came in on a Saturday sat down had reservations were seated immediately and greeted. We had started with drinks I had a nice sangria red. And we ordered some appetizers the great caprese salad fantastic as always. And they brought out some hot fresh bread virgin olive oil fresh Parmesan cheese. It was very crowded and hot outside but the people who want to eat and dine outside still beyond me and those kind of temperatures but more power to them but they now have a real nice outdoor area if you're that kind of people. For dinner I ordered the lobster ravioli It was cooked lobster stuffed inside ravioli shells in a in a vodka sauce which was fantastic like always. There was some cheese sprinkled on top. Also sauteed spinach. We all had some expresso's after dinner and dessert. I had a gelato brown butter toffee sauce. One of the things the family used to love was your creme brulee it was one of the best around that we've been to with different places. It wasn't available but the good news it by demand was speaking to the on-duty manager in the fall and winter it will be back on the menu hey hey!! All in all everything was fantastic look forward to coming back again and more often if not with the family just with me. It's good to know even though you know that the noise level is going to be ratcheted up a little bit the music's a little louder but it was all Frank Sinatra for the most part so nothing wrong with old blue eyes. But compared to the old frankies yes it definitely is a louder atmosphere and more casual you don't have to get all fancied up. Bottom line new name little more noise less fancy more casual quality of the food it still Full bar five stars across the board. Very impressed that most everything food-wise stayed the same the only thing a little different though there's no more veal items Limone, parmesan etc But it might be on their specials only. read more

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We went for our Anniversary dinner yesterday, our server Travis was wonderful, answered our questions and made suggestions. The lobster stuffed ravioli with vodka sauce, pepper and sausage appetizer and pasta with meatballs and meat bolognese sauce were all delicious. The owner came and congratulated us on our Anniversary and gave us free tiramisu. I highly recommend this restaurant, we will be going back again. read more

Service was terrific across the board, the hostess, the server, & the busser. We had a charcuterie tray & the garlic bread (the board came with bread, so not necessary, but still yummy). Enjoyable experience. I'm planning on trying for dinner read more

This place is the WHOLE package. From the second you step onto the property you are walking into a great experience. Hostess greets you with a smile. Check in is seamless and reservations are withheld to the tea (no waiting). As you walk through the inside, everyone greets you. Celebrating a special occasion? Note it on your reservation and they have cute cards on the table wishing you the best. Alcoholic and nonalcoholic drinks are prepared phenomenally and waitstaff bring them as they are done. Appetizers? Mozzarella sticks are cheese pull galore, mini meatballs are beyond with the crostinis, and let's just say you can't go wrong with the margarita pizza. Entrees that stand out have been the lasagna, chicken limone, chicken parmesan and pasta with vodka sauce (don't forget to add a protein). Additionally, there's a kids menu and it is truly kid friendly. Don't skip dessert! Whatever you choose you won't be disappointed. My personal favorite is the crème brûlée with a shot of espresso on the side. Only downside of this place is not knowing when we have something special to celebrate again so we can go back, maybe to even dine outside! read more

This place is amazing! The mood of this place is great and all of the people are so nice. The food was great and their homemade pasta is to die for! The inside of the restaurant is beautiful and the lighting is very nice! The wait is a perfect amount of time and if even if there is a wait, it is worth it. read more

Had a great start. Drinks ordered and received in an appropriate manner. Ordered appetizers and again, no issues. While ordering main course, my wife asked for another wine and I asked for another myself. A few minutes went by and the owner brought and poured my wine. As he was leaving our table I asked "what about hers?". Didn't hear me?? After about 15 minutes or more, our waitress, while servicing another table gestured, as my wife had put her glass at the end of the table, if she wanted another glass of wine. I acknowledged yes. The wine finally came well after our meals had been served. I advised her when she brought the wine it was requested when our entree's were ordered and got nothing but a "sorry ". We then had leftovers boxed,(3), and were not afforded a bag. Upon leaving, another server noticed and asked busboy for a bag for us. He went to get one then returned saying our server would bring one. We were halfway to the exit before she arrived. Upon leaving we were given a see you again but advised we would never come back! Owner came over to us at our car to ask what happened and we explained. I will however note the food was excellent ‍. Still won't go back. read more

One of my favorite restaurants and the owners are fabulous restauranteurs. They have a wonderful approach to their business and it is always a pleasure to patronize this establishment. The decor is beautiful both inside and outside. Being an end business in a strip mall gives some extra outside space which is beautiful with a pergola and cushioned seating for waiting. Angela and Frankie are wonderful hosts. Everyone was beyond pleased with the food. Our server Alexandra was so patient with our group of 6. We were pretty high maintenance and she was so accommodating with our orders and extra take home goodies of gardiniera, lemoncello and scrumptious banana cake. I can't say enough wonderful things about this restaurant and the food, service and ownership. Make this a regular go-to and you will always be welcomed and have tasty food and good service. 10 stars if I was able to rate it that way. read more