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    Enrico's Italian Dining

    3.5 (139 reviews)
    ModeratePizza, Italian, Caterers
    Closed 3:00 pm - 9:00 PM

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    Gluten-free catering

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    What's the vibe?
    Casual
    Moderate noise
    Good for kids
    Good for groups

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    Garlic Shrimp Linguini - perfectly seasoned with a nice amount of large, delicious shrimp.
    Chris E.

    Don't fall asleep on Enrico's. It's been around for 50 years, and once occupied a larger space on the very busy corner of LaGrange Avenue and Rt. 30 in Frankfort, IL. There's plenty of competition in this area, and when they moved to the smaller, cozier spot they occupy now, I kinda forgot about them. Shame on me because we recently had a wonderful meal on a very crowded Friday evening. Granted, the space itself is pretty small, but we got there at 5:30 and waited about 20 minutes for a table for 3. Happy to report that it was worth the wait. Our server Kahleah was prompt, friendly and attentive, so our service was very good. We ordered a bottle of Italian wine and began tackling their pretty expensive menu. My wife settled on the Friday special of Sautéed Lake Perch, I went with the Garlic Shrimp and Linguini with a bowl of the Clam Chowder and my mother had their famous Baked Minestrone soup and the Italian Street Tacos off the Appetizer menu. All of our food was absolutely delicious. My shrimp were huge, and perfectly cooked. My wife's perch was very light, flaky and delicious. Both of the soups were hearty and perfectly seasoned and the Italian Street Tacos were really flavorful, and a creative twist on a taco. As I mentioned earlier, there are plenty of dining options in this area, and probably 4-6 other Italian restaurants alone within a 10 mile radius. I've been to most of these places, and I would argue that Enrico's could be the best of them all when it comes to atmosphere, service, value, quality and overall taste of their food. There's definitely a reason why it's been a staple in this community for 50 years. We'll be back!!

    Beef sandwich with sweet peppers.
    James P.

    Great family owned restaurant with friendly service and delicious food. Sue, the hostess, is very kind and friendly. We had dinner on a Friday night and started out with meatball appetizer which was good. My daughter loved the jalapeño Mac and cheese and I had the beef sandwich. I love how they serve it on garlic bread and provide a cup of au jus sauce for dipping. We also bought a pumpkin pie to go and it was awesome.

    Jalapeño Mac n Cheese
    Adam O.

    Great little Italian neighborhood restaurant. The atmosphere is inviting and comfortable. We had excellent service and great food. The owner even sent us a drink after the meal. I had the jalapeño Mac n cheese by recommendation of the server and it didn't not disappoint, I would definitely get that again.

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    Callie C.

    So glad we stumbled upon this hidden gem. First off, who doesn't love a good old school Italian restaurant? It's cozy and casual ambiance are very inviting. The place was popping, and we felt lucky to get seated right away on a Friday at 5:30 pm. I am excited to go back with my kids and try their pizza. My husband and I enjoyed the happy hour drink specials and a shrimp Caesar salad as we got settled in. The dressing was most definitely homemade, I wished I could take some home. My husband had the meatball sub (tender, flavorful and placed on a delicious garlic bread) and I had the Italian beef sandwich, which was phenomenal. You just know good beef and when it's sliced in house, and this certainly was. I added cheese and peppers to take it up a notch. Long story short, HEAD TO ENRICOS and come hungry.

    Official Read Write Reviews five stars.
    Read,Write, R.

    If you're in the mood for authentic Italian cuisine in a cozy atmosphere, Enrico's is where you need to be! I recently dined here, and I must say, it was a delightful experience from start to finish. First off, the ambiance is warm and inviting, a perfect setting for a casual dinner or a special occasion. Now, let's talk about the service -- our server was an absolute gem! She had the perfect balance between being attentive and giving us space to enjoy our meal. They checked in just often enough to make sure our drinks were full and to see if we needed anything, but never hovered or interrupted our conversation. Honestly, it made for a stress-free dining experience. As for the food, I ordered the Pasta Enrico with a side of meatballs, and it was magnificent! The pasta was cooked to perfection, al dente and coated in a rich, flavorful meat sauce that had just the right amount of garlic and herbs. The meatballs had a delightful blend of spices and were incredibly tender -- the kind that makes you want to savor every bite. I could have eaten a whole plate of them! Overall, Enrico's hit all the right notes. With fantastic food, a charming atmosphere, and a service team that knows how to make you feel special without being overbearing, I can't recommend this place enough. I can't wait to go back and try more of their delicious offerings! Whether you're a local or just passing through, make sure Enrico's is on your list. You won't be disappointed! Which leaves with no other choice, but to give it an official Read Write Reviews five stars .

    This was our first time trying Enrico's. We did carry out. That process was super smooth and easy. They brought it right to our car in front. Just a little disappointed to find out when we got home they forgot to give us the two added meatballs to our pasta. That was the one thing my son wanted to have for dinner. I didn't go back for them just because of the weather and I had 3 kids with me. But the baked mostaccioli and the Italian beef sandwich were delicious.!! We will definitely be giving it another try.

    Tried for the first time and can't wait to go back and try more dishes! So good and reasonably priced too.

    My glass of Merlot had Lasagna too with garlic bread yummy

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    Enrico's is awesome. Great food and incredible staff. We had a fantastic meal. It is our go to place for Italian.

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    Have been going for years and have always had great food service and atmosphere. Always enjoy our time at Enrico's!

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    Great Italian food and excellent service. We are never disappointed. Been going here for 25 years!

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    A bun-chi of Italian delicacies, can't wait to get some minestrone and garlic bread! Good chicken Parmesan And pizza

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    Best lasagna anywhere, even Florence Italy. It has lots ricotta cheese, tasty meat sauce and a great big good tasting meatball.

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    Always great food and service is always good. Small and friendly eating area. Great desserts, especially the banana pie.

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    Frankie's Since 1988

    Frankie's Since 1988

    4.5(122 reviews)
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    How amazing is this! I made a reservation on OpenTable at Frankie's Est 1988 in Tinley Park for…read moreSteve's birthday. I called them 90 minutes before we were supposed to be there, to add that it was a birthday celebration. and the young lady that answered the phone was so kind and said it was already notated because we were there last year for his birthday. She was so polite on the phone, reassuring us that they were all set up for us! Her sincere professionalism over the phone was great, and I thanked her and told her that we truly appreciate Frankie's and their willingness to go above and beyond makes the experience there really special. I told her how much more it also meant to us, and the significance of each birthday being an achievement because of the hubby's cancer journey. This was at the table waiting for us. (The reservation was in my name, so they didn't know Steve's last name is different). The kindness shown and the sentiment expressed truly elevated our experience, and we will never forget it! Frankie even came and introduced himself and shared a little bit of his own journey and his care and love for his customer's is genuine and makes you feel like family! And their food is really amazing too!

    This is a hard 4.5 star rating on its way to the 5. My first…read morevisit I wanted to grant the 5 star rating, although, I had to hold back to be fair. I know it'll be there by my next visit, which will be soon. A seller for me is homemade pasta with an option for gluten free. If it was organic it's a hard 5. No judgement though. Frankie's is the spot where you park up by 3:45/3:50 and wait for the doors to open as their hours are short, hot and sweet. This is a tucked away spot packing tons of flavor on the small menu(major hit). Locals pack this spot asap at the bar so be there by 3:45. Haha. The restaurant has nice decor and attentive friendly service. As the server comes to the table with heavy greetings, they run down the special menu. Drinks are always good, nothing intricate but enough to elevate the experience and hit hard. The appetizers are good. I enjoyed the calamari and shrimp as well as the octopus. But now to the star of the show is their pastas. FRIENDLY REMINDER, all are homemade. The Pappardelle w/ Wide Ribbon Pasta, Black Truffle Cream Sauce and Mushrooms is amazing.. I added the gluten free meatballs and yummy. A savory bite. The rigatoni vodka sauce(added sausage) was a hit. Another star of the table was the Linguine w/ Shrimp,Broccoli, Evoo and Garlic. A fully loaded plate. The Gnocchi w/ Ricotta Cheese Filling, vodka sauce.. added meatballs was another hit. The star of the show was our pizza which resembles a meat lovers with pepperoni, Sopressata and Giardiniera (which is more like a relish and I love). I've had other dishes but after multiple countless visits this is what I love at this time. The pizza is cooked in a high heat oven which gives the perfect char, let it settle for a couple minutes as it sits on the table. Overall, when in this part of Illinois hands down the place to be. Hours are only 4-9pm and that says a lot. My only insight would be ask for the bread to be served warm. I'm sure a fresh loaf in the pizza oven for a couple of minutes will go a long way. ENJOY!

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    Still great! Gregory was our waiter this time around. Friendly and attentive. He gave us the low…read moredown on the specials which we all ordered. As always we started with the raw oysters. Love they always have a variety to choose from and fresh. I had the Mixto with shrimp, scallop and salmon blackened. Came with garlic mashed and broccolini which I subbed for green beans. They need to keep this on the menu! It worked for my appetite size as everything was a small portion and the flavor was so good! My other friends also had a special which was Halibut. They raved over that as well. Would like that as a regular menu item! If you go and these are on the menu, you will not be disappointed!

    A couple months ago I left a Yelp review raving about the food and service because everything was…read moreconsistently great. We used to be regulars, going a few times a week every single week. To be clear, the food is still great and the cooks continue to do an amazing job. The issue lately has been the service and overall experience, which unfortunately hasn't been the same over the last couple of months. The only consistency on the service side has been the Hispanic gentleman shucking the oysters ,he's always friendly, hardworking, and deserves recognition. I'm hoping things can get back to the way they used to be because this really was one of our favorite places.

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