Frank Restaurant

Name: Frank Restaurant
Address: 88 Second Avenue, New York, NY, United States, 10003
Telephone: (212) 420-0202
Price range: $30 and under
Rating: 4.7

4.7 (464)

$30 and under

Italian

88 Second Avenue, New York, NY 10003

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2 people

Jul 3, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 6 times today

About this restaurant

Neighborhood gem
Lively
Charming

Homestyle Italian fare is served in a small rustic setting with outdoor seating. Cash only.

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
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
Phone number
(212) 420-0202
Website
http://www.frankrestaurant.com/
Payment options
Cash Only
Dress code
Casual Dress
Executive chef
Frank Prisinzano
Catering
Call 212-420-2020 or email info@frankrestaurant.com

Location
88 Second Avenue, New York, NY 10003
Neighborhood
East Village
Cross street
Between 1st Avenue and 1st Street
Parking details
None
Additional
Beer, Cafe, Chef's Table, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Late Night, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wine

What 464 people are saying

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

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.7

4.7 based on recent ratings

4.8Food
4.7Service
4.4Ambience
4.5Value

Noise • Moderate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Frank Restaurant in NYC's East Village is celebrated for its "incredible meal" and "fabulous dinner" experiences. Patrons rave about the "great classic Italian food" and "amazing service." The cozy atmosphere, homemade pastas, and "super fun music" create a delightful dining experience. It's a "must stop" spot, though be mindful of its cash-only policy.

464 Reviews

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Kenny
Virginia2 reviews
5.0
Dined on May 23, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Incredible meal, exactly what we were hoping for out of an Italian restaurant in NYC.
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Susan
Greater Boston11 reviews
5.0
Dined on May 12, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Frank is always a favorite! Great food, great service!
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Amy
Washington, D.C. Area2 reviews
5.0
Dined on April 26, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Dinner was fabulous! And the food was amazing. I’d go back again.
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Sharon VIP
Philadelphia County29 reviews
5.0
Dined on April 19, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Love the food, the vibe and the service. Quality and care goes into all they do.
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Chris VIP
Charlotte33 reviews
5.0
Dined on April 17, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Fantastic meal. Great service start to finish. Easy to get to, regardless of where you are in Manhattan - F train to Houston and a 5 minute walk. Great menu with daily specials. VERY reasonable pricing for great food. Keep up the great work.
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Darren VIP
New York City17 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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Jordan
Washington, D.C. Area1 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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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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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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James
New Orleans / Louisiana3 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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FAQs

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

Frank Restaurant is rated 4.7 stars by 464 OpenTable diners.

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

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2 people

Jul 3, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 6 times today

88 Second Avenue, New York, NY 10003

Additional information

Cross street
Between 1st Avenue and 1st Street
Neighborhood
East Village
Hours of operation
Monday-Thursday: 10:30am-1:00am Friday-Saturday: 10:30am-2:00am Sunday: 10:30-1:00am
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Italian
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
None
Payment options
Cash Only
Executive chef
Frank Prisinzano
Additional
Beer, Cafe, Chef's Table, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Late Night, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wine

Website
http://www.frankrestaurant.com/
Phone number
(212) 420-0202
Catering
Call 212-420-2020 or email info@frankrestaurant.com

Frank Restaurant

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