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Frank Restaurant, New York, NY

Frank Restaurant

4.6
4.6
460 Reviews
$30 and under
Italian

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 9 times today

About this restaurant

  • Charming
  • Neighborhood gem
  • Great for fine wines
Homestyle Italian fare is served in a small rustic setting with outdoor seating. Cash only.

Additional information

  • Phone number
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Italian
  • Hours of operation
    Monday-Thursday: 10:30am-1:00am Friday-Saturday: 10:30am-2:00am Sunday: 10:30-1:00am
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    None
  • Payment options
    Cash Only
  • Executive chef
    Frank Prisinzano

What 460 people are saying

Frank Restaurant reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.6
4.6 based on recent ratings
  • 4.6Food
  • 4.5Service
  • 4.5Ambience
  • 4.2Value

NoiseModerate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Frank Restaurant offers an authentic NY Italian dining experience with "delicious pasta" and "amazing food." Guests appreciate the "outstanding service" and cozy, communal atmosphere. While some find the music a bit loud and prices high, the "great value" and charming ambiance make it a must-visit in the East Village.

460 Reviews
  1. Darren VIP

    New York City16 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on February 25, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    Good (not great) food. Friendly (but absent-minded) service. Overpriced!

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  2. Jordan

    Washington DC1 review

    5.0

    Dined on February 14, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    My husband and I had an excellent experience at Frank. This was recommended to me by a friend, and I could not have been happier. It is a tiny space, but we went early before seeing a show so it was not crowded yet. The service was great and the food was amazing! I had the cavatelli with bolognese and it was one of the best red sauces I have had out at any restaurant. My husband had the orrchetti with sausage and broccolini and it was delicious. Both pastas were cooked to perfection. It is cash only, so something to note before going there. I highly recommend this restaurant to anyone in the East Village area of NYC!

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  3. Alexandra VIP

    London3 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on February 7, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    I love this place. Have been coming for years. But the prices are excessive and make it out of reach for a neighborhood joint serving comfort food. $30 for a piece of lasagna! It’s unaffordable.

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  4. greg

    Las Vegas1 review

    5.0

    Dined on January 26, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Amazing. Frank did not disappoint. Great hospitality. A must stop if you’re in the neighborhood.

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  5. James

    New Orleans3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on January 20, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Group of 9. Dinner and appetizers were great. Friendly service and great value.

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  6. John

    New Orleans2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on January 19, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Frank always delivers! Great classic Italian food. Great cocktails and wine list. And super fun music.

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  7. Sue VIP

    New York City9 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on January 17, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Cozy atmosphere, great food with homemade pastas. Waitstaff very welcome and helpful. We'll be back!

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  8. Michelle

    Chicago32 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on December 19, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    Food and service is amazing but you are so close together and it’s very loud.

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  9. Gary

    New York City1 review

    2.0

    Dined on December 10, 2024

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 2
    Really sad meal. Disappointing. After first learning about frank and lil frankies 10 years ago I was finally in NYC with enough time to try frank. And during truffle season. My wife and I dined in last night. Overall was bad. Seated quickly by a friendly lady from the bar. Then the male waiter was indifferent to us. Not explaining the menu, offering, or being the least bit friendly or welcoming. He was only really friendly one time after I tipped 33 bucks at the end because I didn't feel right tipping what I thought it was worth. Tiny risotto portion. Not a grain of salt in the dish. None on table and no available waiter to ask. So ate tiny portion of the worst tasting risotto as my main course I've ever had. Even with truffle add on at thirty bucks. Ouch. Wife's pasta was pretty good. I had to eat some of it to try and feel full. Drinks were both good. Best part of the meal. I'm sorry folks but don't get your hopes up like we did. The food we selected was marginal. Service uncaring and didn't even ask how we liked it.

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  10. Lisa

    New York City12 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on December 5, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    We’ve been going to Frank since it opened in 1998 and still love going there for their delicious pasta dishes! Lots of great memories.

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FAQs

Frank Restaurant offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (212) 420-0202.

Frank Restaurant is rated 4.6 stars by 460 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 9 times today
Google Map for Frank Restaurant

88 Second Avenue, New York, NY 10003

Additional information

  • Phone number
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Italian
  • Hours of operation
    Monday-Thursday: 10:30am-1:00am Friday-Saturday: 10:30am-2:00am Sunday: 10:30-1:00am
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    None
  • Payment options
    Cash Only
  • Executive chef
    Frank Prisinzano
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