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Frankie's Since 1988

4.9 (3940)
$30 and under
Italian
9501 West 171st Street, Tinley Park, IL 60487

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2 people
11:00 PM
Booked 24 times today
Experiences are available.

About this restaurant

  • Neighborhood gem
  • Good for special occasions
  • 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.

Dining areas

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
  • 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

Experiences

  • LADIES NIGHT OUT "SUMMER IN ITALY" AT FRANKIE'S

    Jun 26, 2025 only
    Thursday, June 26 is LADIES NIGHT. Frankie's will be celebrating "La Dolce Vita" with a Summer in Italy coastal theme! Think Amalfi, Portofino... Join us with your besties, sisters & co-workers for a night full of fun with themed music, decor, cocktails & mocktails and food inspired by the Italian coast! *Regular menu is still available Dress to the theme...NO passport required for this fun night out! We will also be raffling off a "Ciao Beaches" beach bag, bottle of Frankie's signature limoncello & "Ciao Bella" Frankie's fitted tee (a $145 value) when you like our Instagram page AND share our page! *Must do both to qualify Table reservations suggested for dinner & drinks, bar seats are on a first come basis.

What 3,940 people are saying

Frankie's Since 1988 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

4.9
4.9 based on recent ratings
  • 4.9Food
  • 4.9Service
  • 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

    Kid-friendly

  • Southwest Suburbs

    Healthy

  • Southwest Suburbs

    Hot spot

  • Southwest Suburbs

    Neighborhood gem

  • Southwest Suburbs

    Great for fine wines

  • Southwest Suburbs

    Great for outdoor dining

  • Southwest Suburbs

    Romantic

  • Southwest Suburbs

    Good for special occasions

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Frankie's Since 1988 charms diners with "phenomenal food" and "outstanding service," creating a welcoming atmosphere that feels like home. Guests rave about the "amazing pizza" and "authentic Italian flavors." The attentive staff, led by hands-on owner Frankie, ensures a memorable dining experience, making it a "true gem" of the southwest suburbs.
3,940 Reviews
  1. Donna

    St. Louis1 review

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Wonderful experience. Food wonderful but our server was outstanding. She went out of her way to help us have the best experience ever

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  2. JoAnn VIP

    Chicago / Illinois14 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    At Frankie’s you are treated like guests of the family. Our server was attentive and gracious; also fun to talk to. The food is high quality dining with the filets done just right. I love Frankie’s cozy and friendly atmosphere, as well as Frankie stopping at your table to say hello. It’s always an enjoyable time at Frankie’s.

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  3. Angela VIP

    Caribbean19 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We love Frankie’s! Chicken Vesuvio, lobster ravioli are our faves.

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  4. Joe

    Chicago / Illinois6 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Always a great experience great food and the staff goes out of their way to make everybody feel like family members 

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  5. Susan VIP

    Chicago / Illinois6 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    My husband and I had dinner at Frankie's on Friday evening, and, as always, it was a fantastic experience. As you walk up to the restaurant, the outdoor patio boasts a beautiful ambiance with "fairy lights" strung around its perimeter. Various seating options are available, including high-top and low-top tables, as well as single and double seating surrounded by lush greenery. It's the perfect spot to unwind and enjoy an excellent meal. Our food was delicious, my husband ordered the filet with mashed potatoes, and not a drop was left. It was cooked to perfection and was delicious. The service was just as impressive, friendly, and attentive. I always feel genuinely welcome. Frankie's never disappoints. It's our favorite place and we always leave looking forward to our next visit. Highly recommend.

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  6. Barbara

    Chicago / Illinois28 reviews

    4.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Our server Melissa was great & our food & drinks were tasty. The music was a bit too loud to chat with our friends.

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  7. Andy VIP

    Chicago / Illinois5 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Frankie’s is the best Italian restaurants in the southwest suburbs of Chicago

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  8. Catherine

    Chicago / Illinois11 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Last night was a salad, pizza and wine/cocktail night and Frankie’s was the perfect choice! Service was outstanding, our server allowed us to enjoy our drinks first. After sitting and catching up on our day, we ordered our food, the salads were huge and delicious and when we finished our salads, the server put the order in for our pizza. We never felt rushed and really could enjoy the experience!

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  9. Brent

    Chicago / Illinois1 review

    5.0

    Dined on June 19, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great outside dining experience from start to finish!

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  10. steve VIP

    San Diego9 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 15, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Had the best experience! Frankie’s is always our go to for special occasions, as well as periodic visits just because we enjoy the atmosphere and food. The staff is amazing, roaming the restaurant to make sure we have everything we need. The food is always fantastic, traditional Italian fare, as well as modern receipes that the chef creates. The owner always tries to greet all the patrons and make sure they feel welcome. Overall my favorite restaurant!

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FAQs

Frankie's Since 1988 is rated 4.9 stars by 3940 OpenTable diners.

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  3. Chicago / Illinois
  4. Southwest Suburbs
  5. Tinley Park

Make a reservation

2 people
11:00 PM
Booked 24 times today
Experiences are available.
Google Map for Frankie's Since 1988

9501 West 171st Street, Tinley Park, IL 60487

Dining areas

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
  • 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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