Hi all! I love Franky's & I get a pizza from the take out stand regularly. However, lately I have had a series of bad occurrences. First, on the National Holiday celebrating Cesar Chavez, my good friend and I traveled quite a distance to get some delicious pizza and a drink. Only to find PAPER in the drink. Still unsure if it was only paper or if it was a bandaid... but it was unacceptable. After complaining, they did give us a free drink/pizza, so I chose to forgive them... THEN, this past weekend, my two roommates & i went to get some take out pizza in the late evening. This was a grave mistake. One of my roomies (who ate two slices) was violently throwing up the entire night. Meanwhile, I was also feeling awful all night, but on the other end of my body. The third roomie, who ate the least (half a slice), had bad stomach cramps keeping her up all night as well. We all felt fine before eating the pizza & were not overly intoxicated, so we believe Franky's take out is to blame our stomach's upset. I have had some of my fondest memories at this establishment, so it burdens my heart to report such a lack of quality, and the potential of food poisoning. Would I go back? Probably. Am I afraid? Definitely. 4/10 pizza, 8/10 service, 10/10 questionable food safety. read more

Great meal and great service. Very classy place. We shared a chicken picatta and that's why the plate is so small. There were TWO like this. read more

Franky's - Yum! - Italian Near Me - Chico, California

My first experience coming to Franky's was disappointing and less than what i was expecting. I waited at the table to even be helped to get waters for close to 25min let alone to order. The service wasn't great especially for the restaurant not being that busy. The wait for the food was over an hour. The food was ok for the price but the portions were a decent size. read more

I have never been inside for dinner but I have enjoyed drinks at the bar and many a late night slice from the take out window. The slices of pizza are very generous and at times like between 1 and when they run out pizza the line can get pretty long but it is well worth the wait. I try to make an effort whenever I am in town visiting my friends to make a trip here for some good pizza and if bring a girl who flashes the pizza is on the house. read more

This is probably my least favorite Italian restaurant. I ordered the chicken piccata and it was uneatable... All I could taste was lemon/ vinegar/pickled flavor. Regret eating here. read more

Two co-eds having a 'Springer moment' and chewing out some guy by the front door was the first warning sign I (unfortunately) blew by... Nothing says 'Fine Italian Dining' like David Bowie cranked up and singing 'Golden Years' on the PA... am I right?! Lower your expectations, or go elsewhere. Sadly, this was just not good... read more

I give this place 5 stars for the best drunk late night pizza in the world. My happiest moment after a long night of binge drinking, peeing in the streets, and stumbling around in heels is getting my mouth around a huge slice of Franky's pizza. It is the best. It doesn't matter that I'll probably throw it up. It doesn't matter that I may have no real recollection of eating it. All that matters is that it is delicious cheesy cheesy pizza and I'm drunk. read more

We went to dinner last night and sadly two of us were very disappointed in the chicken piccata. It was served room temperature and lacked flavor beyond the lemon. The chicken tasted of flour and was slightly over cooked. read more

Honestly, I would really give this pizza a one star. I am giving them one pity star because I really think we must have had a bad batch. We walked up to the window and were asked to wait 5 minutes for the pizza to come out the oven. We patiently waited and finally they said a cheese was ready. We were fine with cheese and bought three slices. Now, you would think after waiting 5 minutes that the pizza would be fresh right? WRONG. This was arguably the worst pizza I have ever had. To top it off my husband brought me here to experience the pizza he loved in glorious drunken college days, and even he agreed that it was nasty. What a disappointment for the both of us. It reminded me of school cafeteria pizza in elementary school, maybe even worse. On a side note, my sister in law went there later that night and she said it was really good. So, again I really think we got a bad batch. I can't believe that they would stay in business that long serving pizza that horrible. Even if our crappy pizza was a fluke, what can I say? That was my first and only time there so consistency is very important. read more

Indoor restaurant: amazing! Love the Italian cuisine! Have eaten there many times and never been disappointed with my meals. Amazing pasta! Pizza window: BOMB pizza for cheap prices and open late. Couldn't ask for more. Bar: knowledgable bartenders, great drinks! Used to love fishbowls on Thursdays, just not into it anymore but Thursday's are great for younger crowd. read more

Fishbowls on Thursday. The pizza is good and they have a window in the back if you don't want to dine in. The pizzas and calzones are awesome here, but the fishbowls on Thursday is where it's at. It does get crowded throughout the night and might be hard to find seating. I've been here for dinner, and was satisfied with the service. Depending what kind of crowd you're looking for, plan your visit accordingly. I would come back again. read more

Frankys... a drunk pizza window or a delicious meal... why not both!!!? I found Franky's after a binge drinking bar crawl.... They have a window walk up where you can wait in line for a huge slice of heaven! People are staggering around, laughing, and enjoying pizza! At a later date, I found out the interior bar and eattery was cozy and welcoming. The staff is super friendly, and the food is great!! Excellent Chicken bake and great pizza!!! Win Win! For all kinds!! Sober or drunk! read more

My favorite place for pizza! So flavorful and delicious! Great atmoshpere and friendly waitresses. read more

Franky's - Sooooo yummy! Pepperoni and minced garlic!! - Italian Near Me - Chico, California

Great atmosphere and decent service. Good pizza. I love their Thursday night fishbowls!

Great service, fantastic food. Everything was good. I had the sandwich of the day, and for me it was large enough to bring home. Alfredo was creamy and quality. Fantastic server! read more

Thank you for being open for dine-in last Friday!! We drove all over downtown, and finally found Franky's open. The service and food were great as usual!! Went to Pour House the following Monday, big mistake. They were not prepared for reopening at all. But, Franky's was!! Great job guys! read more

Visiting Chico with family that wanted some Italian. We decided to check this place, since it has an average 4-star review. As soon as we walked in I was confused how it had rated so high. Maybe it scores well with the college crowd? Franky's is basically a sport's bar with a mini restaurant attached. Beer selection is OK (3 Sierra Nevadas on tap and the rest unimpressive). The salad I ordered (can't remember which) was MEH. Pizza was pretty good; neither the best nor the worst. All in all, this place is pretty middle of the road. Standard, generic, decent (but not high) quality Italian food. Ok for pizza and a beer if you want to watch some sports. read more

Always love going to Frankie's! Love the train! Love their happy hour! Scooter prawns are amazing as is the $8 spaghetti dinner during happy hour! Service is always excellent clientele are fun and friendly! Definitely a go to Chico classic read more

We arrived and were seated promptly. The waitress came promptly. We had a party of 5 and decided with the family dinner for 4 and added an extra entree. That is pretty much all that was prompt. 30 minutes later, our salads arrived, We asked the waitress if the meal came with bread. She said no, but it could be provided if we asked for it. So we did. Another 45 minutes later, the pizza and spaghetti arrived. with the bread. plain bread. We asked for parmesan cheese which arrived 10 minutes later. According to the waitress, there was a 10 person table who was backing up the kitchens. How ridiculous that in a half empty restaurant, one table of 10 can delay the rest of the restaurant from getting food for an extra hour. So the food itself was decent. How can one mess up pizza and spaghetti after all. I would have given more stars in this review but the check was the last straw. We were overcharged. They charged us extra for our 5th salad even though our 17 dollar entree supposedly came with it. So 1.50 is nothing, but when i brought this to the attention of the waitress, she said she would "try" to see what she could do. Then when she brought us the corrected check, she made it seem like she was doing us a favor. Awful service. (there was one exception- the guy who kept refilling our water... he seemed like the only person in the place who did anything) If you're in no hurry and dont mind spending 3 hrs at dinner this place is fine. I'm assuming other waitresses are more friendly and less with their heads in the clouds because there are so many good reviews about this place. For me, once was enough. read more

Athena and Karina were amazing. The food was on point and service really made the experience

My boyfriend and I came here on a Thursday night for dinner. We ordered the calamari as a starter; it was okay, I think that Crush's is better. We both ordered the chicken picatta, and for the first time in my life I sent my food back. The chicken was rubbery, the pasta was chewy (not in a good way) and somehow dry, the sauce was extremely sour, and the vegetables were soggy. My boyfriend ate the chicken because he was hungry but refused to eat the other parts. I ordered basic pasta with meat sauce to replace the chicken picatta, and it tasted like cheap bottled sauce from the store. Not to mention it was $18. The waitress was nice, she replaced the chicken picatta charge with the cheaper pasta with meat sauce, food came out quickly. Disappointed and will not be eating here again. read more

Disappointing experience, bartenders have a preference towards some patrons. Bouncers were not much help.

Great food, great service. Kate was our server, she was very friendly and very attentive.

Unfortunately frankys has gone downhill! My wife and I use to love this place, not anymore!! They hiked there prices up while there food has gone down! Can't have bread with olive oil and balsamic unless you order a pasta dinner! There Alfredo is pretty crappy now! I understand raising prices but then you should up your game with food flavors, but this place is crappy! Totally bummed one of Chico's old school food staples....blahhhhh read more

i come here for their delicious fishbowls. they never disappoint! one night, we had ordered three slices of pizza. the bartender ended up not charging us because the slices had gotten cold and weren't fresh anymore. it was still a bomb slice of pizza though! i'm hoping to come back to try their food one day! read more

Enjoyed trying this place for the first time and it is now my go to Italian restaurant when I am in Chico.

Great food. Will definitely go again. Me and my girlfriend went here and the service and food was amazing.

Good ol Frankys. I have been going to this place since I was a tot. I used to watch the train that goes around the top rim of the restaurant for a long time. It has a lot of nice memories from my child hood. To make it even better... they have awesome food. i love their pizzas, their pastas, their bread, their salads. i have yet to have a bad experience there with food. I'm not sure if they still do this, but I know that the drunken kids really enjoy frankys because they have a window that stays open till 2am so you can grab a slice... or five. in terms of their bar, i have yet to try their drinks, but I predict that will be in my near future. Till then, enjoy the grub, you will not be disappointed. read more

I really like this place. Great service, delicious food, and nice atmosphere. Really good bread and garlic/balsamic dipping. My favorite dish is the linguine and clams Sicilian style-That's a must! It has a slight kick and a nice red sauce. read more

One slice of pizza is about a quarter of an entire one for about 3 dollars. You walk up to a window and ask for it, pay nothing, walk away with an awesome tasting slice which probably tastes amazing when you're drunk. read more

Franky's - Damn! - Italian Near Me - Chico, California

I have only been twice, but I'm a fan. The first time I went I ordered baked ziti with a salad, and I was really impressed. I was so happy to find Italian food in Chico that tasted like home-cooked. The second time I went I ordered Fettuccine Alfredo. I will be honest--I was not a fan of the alfredo sauce at all, but I won't hold that against them, because everyone has a different idea of what sauces should taste like. The reason I am dying to go back is because the table next to me ordered salads, and OMG they looked amazing. I can't wait to go back and try the salads and pizzas. Service was good, decor is nice. Location is a little on the sketchy side of town, so I only go during the day because, you know, people get jumped over there at night. read more

Great place for a nice date Sunday-Wednesday or during the day and in the evening on Thursday it's a great place for a fishbowl. I like the atmosphere and the television that plays a fish tank. After 1am you can get a piece of pizza for just a few dollars. It's just so Chico read more

A Chico Classic. Friendly staff, and reliable good italian food. read more

Franky's - Pine nut crusted halibut special-split without us having to ask :) please and thank you! - Italian Near Me - Chico, California

Great atmosphere, great food, great drinks! It's a smaller reataurant/bar but the vibe is classy with a comfortable feel. Everyone is welcome. I had their sausage bread and a peach mule, delicious! read more

I dream about the Caesar salad dressing! I always take home a pint as well! My daughter is obsessed with the sausage bread and personally I also really love the great drink specials during happy hour! The calzones are really good and huge I usually share one with a friend and still have leftovers! Only bad thing is they did away with my favorite AJs chicken but otherwise I love this place! read more

Franky's - A perfect dirty gin martini! - Italian Near Me - Chico, California

My boyfriends family was in town and some friends suggested franky's for dinner. Service was slow, they got our order wrong twice and the food was not worth the price at all. It seemed they only used canned goods in their dishes and no seasoning. None of us finished our plates read more

Love Frankys! Such good food and service. My favorite dish is the chicken parmesan. Great pub like atmosphere but kid friendly at the same time. read more

Franky's is as good as Italian gets! The food is so fresh. With hand made fresh pasta, from scratch soups and salad dressings made daily, you can't go wrong here. I frequently go with my family and have even gone for a girls night out to dinner. Their fan favorite, maybe you could call it their specialty, is the smoked chicken fettuccine... to die for. If you want something classic, I love their spaghetti with meat sauce, and if you want to drink, their Franky's punch does the job quickly... don't drink it if you will be the one driving when dinner is over :) read more

Probably one of the better pizza places in Chico. Very tasty crust, flavorful and plentiful toppings, and overall just a great pizza. Out in the fraternity/sorority area of Chico, which makes for a challenging time not only finding parking but wading through the drunkards to get inside, but for those who can handle that, top notch pies. Doesn't open until 4pm though, which makes it difficult to tear into some pizza at lunch, but overall still a great pizza. read more

Alright. Let me tell you about Franky's, but more specific the amazing customer service and pizza! So I grew up working in different pizza places so I tend to be a pizza snob sometimes and oh my gosh this pizza is incredible! If you know anything about pizza it's all about the crust. It's light and fluffy but sturdy to hold all my toppings. I'm one of "those people" who dip my pizza in ranch as well. The ranch here is also very delicious as well. I've been here all of three times, but the way Sarah treats me so personal makes it seem like I've been coming for years. She remembers what drink I have and my husband and I always order a pizza and pasta of some sort. The first time was basic spaghetti with meat sauce. It was good. Next we had the baked ziti. I was blown away.. it was SO GOOD! Tonight we got the chicken parm for our pasta... you guys... mind blowingly scrumptious. First time we've finished our pasta. We always order a bigger pizza for left overs. Haha ahhh we love Franky's so much. The food. The workers. The environment. All of it is just spectacular. read more