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Frankie's Since 1988

4.8
4.8
3698 Reviews
$30 and under
Italian

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 27 times today
  • Good for special occasions
  • Neighborhood gem
  • Great for outdoor dining
The Santoro Family has been in the food service industry since 1988. We renovated AND re-branded almost one year ago in May of 2023. We created a NEW CONCEPT we call MODERN CASUAL CHIC...The new name is Frankie's Since 1988 as an ode to our original restaurant on the Southside of Chicago.

No longer a fine dining white tablecloth restaurant. Our new vibe is energetic music, vibrant craft cocktails homemade pastas, authentic Southern Italian style pizzas (from our new Marra Forni oven) and most popular dishes, such as Ciambotta (sausage & peppers), meatballs, Alaskan wild king salmon, Chicken "limone" with a lemon butter & capers sauce amongst others.

Our updated menu is a combination of old classics from the past 15 years in Tinley Park and new items with the same wonderful service guests have come to know and love from Frankie's.

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Italian
  • Hours of operation
    Tue–Thu 4:30 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 4:30 pm–10:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (708) 226-6996
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Catering
    For Off Site Catering Events, Please Visit WWW.FRANKIESSINCE1988.COM For Menu And Information
  • Private party facilities
    We no longer offer group dining or private events as of 2022.
  • Neighborhood
    Tinley Park
  • Cross street
    171st Street and 94th Ave
  • Parking details
    Public Lot
  • Entertainment
    Live Music With Blake Alexander on Friday, February 10th at 6:30pm
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 3,698 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.8
4.8 based on recent ratings
  • 4.9Food
  • 4.8Service
  • 4.8Ambience
  • 4.7Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Southwest Suburbs

    Best Overall

  • Southwest Suburbs

    Best Food

  • Southwest Suburbs

    Best Service

  • Southwest Suburbs

    Best Ambiance

  • Southwest Suburbs

    Best Value

  • Southwest Suburbs

    Innovative

  • Southwest Suburbs

    Neighborhood gem

  • Southwest Suburbs

    Great for fine wines

  • Southwest Suburbs

    Great for outdoor dining

  • Southwest Suburbs

    Good for special occasions

  • Southwest Suburbs

    Lively

  • Southwest Suburbs

    Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Frankie's Since 1988 consistently delivers an outstanding dining experience. Guests rave about the "amazing food" and "super friendly staff," creating a welcoming atmosphere. The new outdoor patio is a hit, offering a "spacious and secluded" dining space. Perfect for special occasions or casual dinners, Frankie's feels like dining with family.

3,698 Reviews
  1. Sue

    Chicago

    12 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    12 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent food and service as always! Frankie's continues to be one of our favorite places.

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  2. John

    Chicago

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    White table experience ?? Noisy, small portions, food was so so.. overall disappointed.
    Frankie's Since 1988Responded 1 day ago
    Hello John. When you received the reservation confirmation it stated we RE-BRANDED two years ago and no longer white table cloth and more casual with upbeat music. Sorry you missed our communication and did not enjoy yourselves. We wish you all the best and happy holidays!

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  3. Michael

    Chicago

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had a fantastic meal, as always. My wife absolutely loves the flourless cake.

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  4. Becky

    Chicago

    7 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Absolutely fabulous! Christmas decor looked amazing!!

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  5. teamtumas

    Chicago

    19 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    19 reviews

    Dined on November 19, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food was Amazing and staff was exceptional. Christmas decorations were beautiful inside and out.

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  6. Joseph

    Chicago

    23 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    23 reviews

    Dined on November 17, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I have been to Frankie's many times and every one of those visits have been an absolute delight. From the extraordinary menu, to the fun wait staff, and food presentation, you just can't beat this place. The food is hot, the quality is high, and the vibe is all good. Frankie's hospitality is second to none. I love this place.

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  7. BJM1955

    Chicago

    23 reviews

    5.0

    23 reviews

    Dined on November 17, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food was excellent. Grilled Octopus was outstanding. The server was attentive and very pleasant. Will be back to try everything on the menu Highly Recommnd

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  8. Chris

    Chicago

    12 reviews

    4.0

    12 reviews

    Dined on November 17, 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Haven’t been here in awhile. The service was very good but I can’t say the same for the food. It wasn’t bad but it wasn’t as good as it used to be. As for value, it was what I expected for dining out nowadays. I will probably go back but not right away. It’s nice to go out to eat but with today’s prices it has to be an occasional outing.

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  9. Jennifer

    Grand Rapids

    5 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on November 16, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Wonderful night out celebrating our daughter’s 18th birthday. Food was amazing, service was excellent as usual! Cannot go wrong with dining at Frankie’s!

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  10. Anne

    Los Angeles

    4 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on November 15, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Fabulous restaurant. The service is outstanding.

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Frankie's Since 1988 is rated 4.8 stars by 3698 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 27 times today
Google Map for Frankie's Since 1988

9501 West 171st Street, Tinley Park, IL 60487

Additional information

  • Cross street
    171st Street and 94th Ave
  • Neighborhood
    Tinley Park
  • Hours of operation
    Tue–Thu 4:30 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 4:30 pm–10:00 pm
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Italian
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Parking details
    Public Lot
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Entertainment
    Live Music With Blake Alexander on Friday, February 10th at 6:30pm
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Phone number
    (708) 226-6996
  • Catering
    For Off Site Catering Events, Please Visit WWW.FRANKIESSINCE1988.COM For Menu And Information
  • Private party facilities
    We no longer offer group dining or private events as of 2022.
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