Frankie's Ristorante

Name: Frankie's Ristorante
Address: 9501 West 171st Street, Tinley Park, IL, United States, 60487
Telephone: (708) 226-6996
Price range: $30 and under
Rating: 4.8

4.8

2956 Reviews

$30 and under

Italian

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The Santoro Family has been in the food service industry since 1988 through their casual restaurant Frankie’s Beef & Pasta in Oak Lawn and Frankie’s Catering for off site events. From our famous robust homemade Italian sausage and meatballs to our house-made pastas and sauces to our decadent imported Italian desserts, we strive for perfection in our kitchen and have raised the bar high for our service standards. Our customers are treated like guests in the Santoro family’s home and our purpose is not only to make them feel wined and dined, but also pampered. Our chef - born, raised and schooled in his homeland of Italy and with experience in some of the most renowned fine dining establishments in the US and Europe, has found his passion in life in cooking and has brought this passion to each one of his dishes. He maintains a consistent authenticity which has won us rave reviews in the local news media as well as a following among our guests.

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Party Size

2 people

DateTime

Feb 6, 2023

7:00 PM

Booked 11 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Takeout

(708) 226-6996

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Elegant
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
Website
http://www.frankiesristorante.com/
Payment options
AMEX, MasterCard, Visa
Dress code
Business Casual
Executive chef
Chef Gaetano Calandrini
Catering
For Off Site Catering Events, Please Visit WWW.FRANKIESCATERINGIL.COM For Menu And Information
Private party facilities
The Italian decor, authentic Italian cuisine and impeccable service make Frankie's Ristorante an excellent choice for your upcoming special occasion. We believe food and celebration go hand in hand. We will put all our expertise to work for you to make your event remarkable. Please note, at this time due to Covid-19 we are not booking new events.
Private party contact
Angela Santoro: (708) 226-6996

Location
9501 West 171st Street, Tinley Park, IL 60487
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
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Takeout, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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Popular dishes

Baked Clams
- Dozen$17.50
- Half Dozen$11.50
Fried Calamari$17.50
Eggplant Parmesan$15.00
Black Truffle Parmesan Fries$12.50
Shrimp Cocktail$14.00
Grilled Octopus$16.50
served over arugula with balsamic
Mussels$17.00
in a spicy tomato & white wine sauce
Sausage & Peppers "Ciambotta" Specialty$15.00
with mushrooms, sun dried tomatoes & wine sauce, served over potato wedges
Mini Meatballs$13.00
with marinara sauce
Filet Mignon Stuffed Ravioli$16.00
topped with creamy Parmesan sauce
Bruschetta Burrata$13.50
topped with fire roasted red bell peppers, arugula, creamy burrata cheese & house made aged cherry balsamic
Bruschetta Caprese$13.00
topped with sliced tomatoes, mozzarella cheese, basil, olive oil & house made balsamic reduction
Mozzarella Caprese$13.50
sliced tomatoes, mozzarella cheese, basil, olive oil & house made balsamic reduction

Salads

House Garden Salad$8.00
mixed field greens, tomatoes, cucumbers & carrots tossed with house made Italian dressing
"Frankie's" Salad$9.50
mixed field greens, tomatoes, goat cheese & walnuts tossed with house made balsamic vinaigrette
Cranberry & Pecan Salad$9.50
mixed field greens, dried cranberries, pecans & blue cheese tossed with house made balsamic reduction
Traditional Caesar Salad$12.00
romaine lettuce, house made croutons & dressing topped with imported Parmesan cheese

House Made Pasta

Gluten free penne pasta available for an additional fee

Linguine & Meatballs$22.00
in marinara sauce
Orecchiette$23.00
with crumbled sausage, sun dried tomatoes, mushrooms & creamy Parmesan sauce
Pappardelle$26.00
wide ribbon pasta topped with a black truffle cream sauce and mushrooms
Penne$23.50
with house made beef & pork "Bolognese style" meat sauce
Rigatoni$23.00
with house made mascarpone cheese, San Marzano tomatoes & basil vodka sauce
Penne$23.50
with domestic grilled shrimp, fresh seasonal vegetables, extra virgin olive oil & a touch of fresh garlic
Gnocchi$23.00
ricotta cheese stuffed dumplings topped with marinara sauce
Spinach & Ricotta Ravioli$23.50
topped with artichokes, mushrooms, peas & a creamy Parmesan sauce
Lobster Ravioli$25.50
topped with house made mascarpone cheese, San Marzano tomatoes & basil vodka sauce
Linguine "Frutti di Mare"$33.00
with assorted seafood in a spicy tomato & white wine sauce

Meat & Fish

Entrees served with potatoes and vegetables. Upgrade to sauteed spinach $7

Petit Filet Mignon$36.00
6 oz center cut topped with a red wine reduction
Surf & Turf$44.00
Petit 6 oz center cut filet mignon with black truffle butter & domestic shrimp with a white wine & touch of tomato sauce
Veal Limone$32.00
lemon butter & capers sauce
Veal Marsala$32.50
mushrooms & Marsala wine sauce
Pork Parmesan$25.50
served with linguine
Chicken Parmesan$25.00
served with linguine
Chicken Limone$24.00
boneless breasts of chicken with a lemon butter & capers sauce
Chicken "Nina"$24.00
boneless breasts of chicken with artichokes & sundried tomatoes in a brandy sauce
Chicken Vesuvio$24.00
boneless breasts of chicken with bell peppers, mushrooms, sun dried tomatoes & wine sauce, served over white potato wedges
Honduran Tilapia$26.00
blackened with a lemon butter sauce
Great Lakes Whitefish$29.00
panko breaded with a Champagne & lemon cream sauce and pistachios
Wild Alaskan Salmon$33.00
topped with grape tomatoes, Kalamata olives, capers, olive oil & lemon sauce

What 2,956 people are saying

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4.8

4.8 based on recent ratings

4.8Food
4.8Service
4.8Ambience
4.6Value

Noise • Moderate

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OpenTable Diner
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 1 day ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
Never a bad experience when dining at Frankie’s , the food staff and ambiance are incredible.
DP
DennisP
Chicago
14 reviews
5.0
14 reviews
Dined 1 day ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
This place is awesome as always we love it!
DK
DaveK
Chicago
59 reviews
vip
5.0
59 reviews
Dined 2 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
5 stars for everything! Food, service, and atmosphere.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Denver
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 2 days ago
overall5food4service5ambience5
Nice ambiance.. Good, professional service…. Good food
D
Donna
Chicago
20 reviews
vip
5.0
20 reviews
Dined 2 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
We always have a great experience at Frankie’s, great food, and personalized service. Looking forward to next time!
MF
MarieF
Chicago
45 reviews
5.0
45 reviews
Dined 4 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
Absolutely outstanding! The atmosphere, service and food is top notch! I have many food allergies and they are always more than accommodating. Frankie’s is our family favorite! Bravo 👏🏻
C
Christie
Chicago
7 reviews
5.0
7 reviews
Dined 6 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
Always the best family experience! We love Frankie’s so much and will always be loyal customers
OT
OpenTable Diner
Chicago
4 reviews
vip
3.0
4 reviews
Dined on January 29, 2023
overall3food2service5ambience5
Steaks were well done. Not edible. First time not impressed, so we will be back.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Las Vegas
3 reviews
vip
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on January 29, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Food and service always terrific. Our server, Karen, was the best! Frankie’s is our go-to spot. Never a bad meal.
BW
BethW
Chicago
52 reviews
vip
5.0
52 reviews
Dined on January 28, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
We very much enjoyed a fun Saturday night dining on delicious food from one of our favorite Ristorante’s! Everything was just perfect, and my favorite dish of Orecchiette was as usual outstanding! Karen was as always, a fun and attentive server. Thank you for another relaxing and wonderful experience!
M
Mary
Chicago
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on January 27, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
I love that they ushered us to our table even though some of our friends were not there yet. We really appreciate that. Thank you
LS
LisaS
Chicago
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on January 26, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
This is on our corner and this was the first time dining here. We will definitely be back!
LH
LizH
Chicago
19 reviews
vip
5.0
19 reviews
Dined on January 24, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Birthday celebration and I look forward to having dinner again soon.
K
Kimmer
Chicago
50 reviews
vip
5.0
50 reviews
Dined on January 22, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Frankie’s was awesome as always!! I had the risotto special, and my husband had the fish special. Both entrees were amazing!! Frankie’s Ristorante is the best and never disappoints!♥️
DP
DennisP
Chicago
15 reviews
5.0
15 reviews
Dined on January 21, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
It was our first time there, I can tell you this it will not be our last we loved the place! Great food, great staff, great time!
TT
TT1203
Chicago
13 reviews
vip
5.0
13 reviews
Dined on January 21, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Always a pleasure to dine at Frankie’s. The food was delicious as always and the service 5 star
DS
DonS
Chicago
97 reviews
vip
4.0
97 reviews
Dined on January 21, 2023
overall4food3service5ambience3
Outstanding service!!! From our server to the owner constantly/appropriately checking in. Mussels appetizer: cooked perfectly, although, the sauce lacked the flavor punch I was hoping for. The prime pork chop special had excellent flavors but the chop was over cooked which made it tough. The rigatoni dish needed more to make the flavor complex, such as, prosciutto and a vegetable. While not a bad dish, it simply became boring without a variety of flavor(s). Wine list is fairly priced.
MP
MaryP
Chicago
15 reviews
vip
5.0
15 reviews
Dined on January 18, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Every food we’ve tried has been excellent! My husband loves the risotto and every pasta has been delicious. The salads are very unique and we try a different one each time. When we don’t do a salad we have their soup. Every course comes out at exactly the right temperature. We are usually so full we can’t eat dessert, but when we do we order the chocolate lava cake. Every employee is helpful, courteous and efficient. Definitely recommend this restaurant.
A
Alex
Chicago
5 reviews
vip
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on January 15, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
We love Frankie’s and keep coming back because of the amazing food and cocktails and the service. We always feel so welcomed and really enjoy the atmosphere. Thank you for the delicious food and impeccable service!
OT
OpenTable Diner
Chicago
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on January 14, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Very friendly staff. Great service and good food.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Chicago
9 reviews
5.0
9 reviews
Dined on January 13, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Always fabulous
OT
OpenTable Diner
Chicago
6 reviews
5.0
6 reviews
Dined on December 31, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Best calamari I have ever had! Karen is a great server. Definitely will be back.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Chicago
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on December 31, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Everything was well bedecking from being seated at the time of our reservation, the excellent service, accommodating changes in our sides, fabulous food, and the manager thanking us for coming.
KD
KurtD
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on December 31, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Awesome! Great food and the service is the best. Drinks were also really good. Love the holiday decorations. Always going back.
J
Jenn
Chicago
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on December 30, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Amazing food, amazing service, amazing time. Perfect place to celebrate our wedding anniversary! 🥰
LG
LindaG
Chicago
8 reviews
4.0
8 reviews
Dined on December 30, 2022
overall4food5service5ambience5
Seating was on time--Great server---prices at the table were much higher than what was on the web site---$230 for 2 at a local Italian rest. w/tip was way too much---Good luck Frankie"s
Frankie's RistoranteResponded on December 31, 2022HI Linda, the prices on our website match the table menu 100%. You may be referring to the" Specials of the Night Menu" and being New Year's weekend Chef Calandrini does higher end items which customers look forward to on the holidays such as the fish and meat specials. We appreciate your feedback. Happy New Year!
JW
JenniferW
Grand Rapids
2 reviews
vip
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on December 30, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Frankie’s is our favorite date night!
FQ
FoodQueen82
Chicago
23 reviews
vip
5.0
23 reviews
Dined on December 30, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Everything is always wonderful here at Frankie’s. Travis, our server is definitely one of our favorites here. We usually go with the specials! You can’t go wrong. Prices are fair and the old fashioned here is top notch! Luis and of course Frankie are great hosts. We love bringing friends here because we know it will always be a guarantee. Thank you Frankie and staff! See you soon!
A
Annmarie
Chicago
3 reviews
vip
4.0
3 reviews
Dined on December 29, 2022
overall4food4service5ambience4
Very crowded and tables too close together when you have an additional room.
KO
KristineO
Chicago
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on December 29, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great food and service. Frankie was so nice to give us a special lesson in making the perfect Old Fashioned.
PM
PatM
Chicago
2 reviews
4.0
2 reviews
Dined on December 28, 2022
overall4food5service5ambience4
Excellent food if you are looking for a fine dining experience. Deserts were great too. Must make reservations as it is a small venue. Definitely go back. Frankie goes around and greets customers. Great place. Recommend!
FQ
FoodQueen82
Chicago
24 reviews
vip
5.0
24 reviews
Dined on December 28, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
We love Frankie’s! It’s always so festive and decorated beautifully. The food is always delicious and their vodka sauce is the best! Frankie is always checking in and chatting with his guests. All the servers are great. We had Karen this time, she was so funny. Frankie’s is a gem.
OB
OmarB
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on December 22, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
We used to have to go downtown to get authentic Italian food. No more since we discovered frankie's
MF
MarieF
Chicago
45 reviews
5.0
45 reviews
Dined on December 21, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
The absolute best as usual! We were celebrating a birthday and he was made to feel very special. The burrata and filet stuffed ravioli appetizers are amazing! We had lemon chicken, lobster stuffed ravioli and fish. All were so fresh and perfectly prepared. We finished off with the tiramisu. Food was so good we also ordered some extras to bring home! Thank you Frankie’s! Happy Holidays!
LF
LindaF
Chicago
5 reviews
4.0
5 reviews
Dined on December 21, 2022
overall4food5service3ambience5
The food was very good and selections were varied enough that everyone was able to find a dish they enjoyed. Servers worked hard, but you could tell that there were not enough of them to handle a very busy restaurant. It was a very nice evening and I will return.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Chicago
2 reviews
vip
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on December 18, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Frankie’s NEVER disappoints! The food is always top notch and the staff always goes above and beyond to make sure our experience is amazing. They have handled any food allergies in our party with extreme care, given us amazing wine suggestions, wowed us with food and desserts,and more. We brought our twelve year old daughter for the first time recently. She can be a somewhat picky eater and saw things on the menu that she liked but not everything in it. Our waitress was so patient and talked to her about the things she liked and then created a more simplistic dish just for her. I cannot say enough good things about this place. Frankie himself is always there when we go, and you can tell that he puts his all into this restaurant, and it shows. It’s our favorite!
MD
MaryD
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on December 18, 2022
overall5food5service4ambience5
Risotto and rigatoni specials were delicious! Our server was very friendly and happy to answer any questions about the menu.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Chicago
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on December 18, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Went to celebrate my birthday with friends and as always everything was perfect. Our server Karen was lovely.
KM
KarenM
Coastal Georgia
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on December 17, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience4
The noise level is a little loud, but great food, service, and ambiance. We especially liked the close-up photo picture on the wall of the face of Michelangelo’s David statue. His soulful eyes seemed to be staring at us the whole time!
SL
SandyL
Chicago
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on December 17, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
We were celebrating my husband’s birthday.

Safety precautions

Cleaning & sanitizing
- Surfaces sanitized between seatings
- Digital, disposable or sanitized menu provided
- Common areas deep-cleaned daily
- Sanitizer or wipes provided for customers
Physical distancing
- Limited number of seated diners
- Distancing maintained in common areas
- Extra space between tables

Protective equipment
- Waitstaff wear masks
- Diners must wear masks unless eating or drinking
Screening
- Sick staff prohibited in the workplace

FAQs

Frankie's Ristorante offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (708) 226-6996.

Frankie's Ristorante is rated 4.8 stars by 2956 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

Party Size

2 people

DateTime

Feb 6, 2023

7:00 PM

Booked 11 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Takeout

(708) 226-6996

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
Cuisines
Italian
Dining style
Casual Elegant
Dress code
Business Casual
Parking details
Public Lot
Payment options
AMEX, MasterCard, Visa
Executive chef
Chef Gaetano Calandrini
Entertainment
Live Music With Blake Alexander on Friday, February 10th at 6:30pm
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Takeout, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://www.frankiesristorante.com/
Phone number
(708) 226-6996
Catering
For Off Site Catering Events, Please Visit WWW.FRANKIESCATERINGIL.COM For Menu And Information
Private party facilities
The Italian decor, authentic Italian cuisine and impeccable service make Frankie's Ristorante an excellent choice for your upcoming special occasion. We believe food and celebration go hand in hand. We will put all our expertise to work for you to make your event remarkable. Please note, at this time due to Covid-19 we are not booking new events.
Private party contact
Angela Santoro: (708) 226-6996

Featured in

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Frankie's Ristorante

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Takeout

Additional information

50 Chicago Restaurants to Connect In For Mother's Day

Mussels

Gnocchi

Rigatoni

Appetizers

Baked Clams

Fried Calamari$17.50

Eggplant Parmesan$15.00

Black Truffle Parmesan Fries$12.50

Shrimp Cocktail$14.00

Grilled Octopus$16.50

Mussels$17.00

Sausage & Peppers "Ciambotta" Specialty$15.00

Mini Meatballs$13.00

Filet Mignon Stuffed Ravioli$16.00

Bruschetta Burrata$13.50

Bruschetta Caprese$13.00

Mozzarella Caprese$13.50

Salads

House Garden Salad$8.00

"Frankie's" Salad$9.50

Cranberry & Pecan Salad$9.50

Traditional Caesar Salad$12.00

House Made Pasta

Linguine & Meatballs$22.00

Orecchiette$23.00

Pappardelle$26.00

Penne$23.50

Rigatoni$23.00

Penne$23.50

Gnocchi$23.00

Spinach & Ricotta Ravioli$23.50

Lobster Ravioli$25.50

Linguine "Frutti di Mare"$33.00

Meat & Fish

Petit Filet Mignon$36.00

Surf & Turf$44.00

Veal Limone$32.00

Veal Marsala$32.50

Pork Parmesan$25.50

Chicken Parmesan$25.00

Chicken Limone$24.00

Chicken "Nina"$24.00

Chicken Vesuvio$24.00

Honduran Tilapia$26.00

Great Lakes Whitefish$29.00

Wild Alaskan Salmon$33.00

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