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Frankies - Frankie's Since 1988, Tinley Park, IL

Frankie's Since 1988

4.9
4.9
3757 Reviews
$30 and under
Italian

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 19 times today
  • Good for special occasions
  • Neighborhood gem
  • Great for creative cocktails
The Santoro Family has been in the food service industry since 1988. Our Tinley Park location was renovated AND re-branded in May of 2023. We created a new MODERN CHIC vibe...The new name "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 concept more energetic music, vibrant craft cocktails & mocktails along with the same homemade pastas and signature dishes, such as Ciambotta (sausage & peppers), meatballs, Chicken "limone" with a lemon butter & capers sauce amongst others that have been loved throughout the years from Frankie's. We also added authentic southern Italian style pizzas from our Marra Forni oven in the dining room.

Our updated menu is a combination of old classics from the past 16 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 3,757 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Chicago / Illinois

    Italian

  • 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

    Lively

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Frankie's Since 1988 is a culinary gem that "never disappoints," offering "great service," "amazing food," and a "wonderful atmosphere." Guests rave about the spacious and stylish outdoor patio, perfect for enjoying a meal al fresco. With attentive staff and a personal touch from Frankie himself, dining here feels like a special occasion every time.

3,758 Reviews
  1. Donna

    VIP

    Chicago

    34 reviews

    5.0

    34 reviews

    Dined today

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    What a great night with friends! Everything was delicious, from our drinks to our meals. Exceptional service as always, and the new decorations were cute and gave the restaurant a cozy vibe.

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  2. James

    Chicago

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Tonight, my son and I went to Frankie’s Since 1988 for their brick oven pizza. The oven is a fairly recent addition and  what a great investment it was! We sat right by the oven and my son was able to watch our pizza being made. These guys are true artisans when it comes to making the pizzas with dough imported from Italy! Perfectly cooked and so delicious, it didn’t last long in our table. If you haven’t tried the pizza at Frankie‘s yet then you are missing out. The staff is very friendly and attentive. This is a true southside gem. You can tell the owners put their heart and soul into their restaurant.  you will have a hard time deciding what to get because it is all delicious! One of my favorites is their lasagna, but I’m always excited to see what the chef has for specials. If you go to Frankie‘s once, you’ll be back, if you go more than once, you’ll be family!

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  3. Julie

    Houston

    9 reviews

    5.0

    9 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This is our favorite restaurant around. We both had the risotto special. Absolutely amazing. Our server, Don, was fantastic. I’m pretty sure the Manager or Owner came by our table to say hello and ask how things were. Everyone working there is super friendly. Great vibes. Love the music.

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  4. David

    Chicago

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Frankie and his team are simply the best! One of the best restaurants in the country! Great job!

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  5. Reem

    VIP

    Chicago

    32 reviews

    5.0

    32 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Great service. Lovely staff. Excellent food. A bit crowded.

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  6. Bosola

    VIP

    London

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on January 1, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We were celebrating my husband’s birthday (December 31st) and typically most restaurants don’t pay attention to birthday notes on reservations on NYE. This was not the case here. From the hostess, greeter, manager and anyone we encountered that night, they all made sure to ask who the celebrant was and to wish him a Happy Birthday! The food was amazing, as usual, and they managed the full house with hot and well timed courses from the kitchen. Thank you for making this a special day for my husband!

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  7. Michele

    Chicago

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 1, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Exceptional food and service. The wait staff was very attentive

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  8. Lucy

    Chicago

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 1, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent food and the atmosphere on New Years Eve was perfect. Our server Travis was very attentive.

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  9. Gina

    VIP

    Chicago

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on January 1, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    As always, everything was amazing. Food, drinks, vibe, and staff. We love this place! Best vibe on the south side.

    1 person found this helpful

  10. Craig

    Milwaukee

    12 reviews

    5.0

    12 reviews

    Dined on January 1, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Always great food and service at Frankie’s Frankie clearly leads the team in a most positive manner as the entire team is engaged with customers

    1 person found this helpful

FAQs

Frankie's Since 1988 is rated 4.9 stars by 3757 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 19 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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