I don't know why I waited so long to visit this Gem in the heart of Da Bronx. The service was amazing. Very attentive wait staff and so kind. They make you feel like your familia. We tried the meatball appetizer and Fried ravioli. All shareable portions. We had the lasagna, gnocchi, and penne vodka. All cooked with perfection and generous portions. read more

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Came here for my marriage anniversary. It's small and intimate. The waitress we had was very attentive and kind. The calamari modo nostro was out of this world. I could've probably eaten that as my entree instead of just an app to share with my husband. It was THAT good. I also had the chicken vodka dish and while the vodka sauce was good, the chicken tasted very oily but it is fried so I guess it's expected? Either way, decent dish and veryyyyy filling. Would definitely recommend for a date night or a quiet night out with friends. read more

Frankie's Restaurant - Half eaten calamari modo nostro - Italian Near Me - Bronx, New York

Introduced some friends to the Little Italy known as Arthur Ave, and they were bedazzled by the carby-ness of it all. Frankie's was pretty much the perfect capper to a day of tomatoes and herbs, with its cozy brick walls, low lighting and oodles of pasta options. Throw in the servers with Rat Pack-type accents, and what's not to love? We gorged on: - Spicy Rigatoni Alla Vodka: Proper white-people spicy too, with plenty of calabrian chili to make my tongue sing Verdi - Orrechiette Sausage Broccoli Rabe: Among the heartiest of the most popular pasta offerings, and one of my personal favs. This one was loaded with sausage and greens, which married perfectly with all that rabbit ear-shaped gluten - Spaghetti Aglio e Olio: For the little one in our crew, who promptly fed her forehead as much as she fed her mouth. K, to be fair, I tried some when she wasn't looking, and *I* would've fed my forehead too if I didn't know any better Shrimp Fra Diavolo: My din din, loaded with juicy, plump, jumbo shrimp and enough spicy linguine marinara to spray the walls with my slurping. All the yums. - Trio Pizza: A joint venture for us all, with enough slices of the tri-colored tomato, vodka and pesto-sauced pie to satisfy everyone's Domino's craving. Service was direct but friendly, esp. with an adorable toddler getting all the fawns. Les amis have already asked me to bring them back. read more

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We decided to stop in lunch before heading to the botanical gardens for the orchid show. So glad we did. It smelled amazing waking in. The focaccia bread to start, delicious, fresh. We had the pera salad, cacio de Pepe and bolognese. Everything we ate was amazing. Finally a great cacio de Pepe. My god so good. We were greeted right away. Service was great! Tiramisu for dessert, also good. We're stuffed. Come hungry! read more

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Came here on a random day and there was no one. the spicy rigatoni is fantastic i totally recommend it. really top tier pasta. i wasn't a fan of the cacio pepe at all it was heavily drenched in grease. the pizza tri color was pretty good and a staple dish of theirs. ambiance is a romantic italian restaurant vibe. best spicy rigatoni in the area for sure. there's a discrepancy with the menu price and bill price fyi. other than that, the service was good but that's probably because i was the only one there read more

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I was here on Saturday after making reservations for my wedding anniversary dinner. My husband has been dying to come here for a while and it didn't disappoint. It was very busy on Saturday and i was so glad i made reservations. After checking in, we were seated right away. The owner Nick came and introduced himself and brought us a bottle to celebrate. We were given garlic knots as well and they were sooo good and fresh. We ordered Caesar salads, i had cacio e Pepe with shrimp and my husband had bolognese with meat sauce. Everything was made to perfection and fresh! We also ordered one of each dessert which were both phenomenal. There was a group of people that came in singing making the night more fun and romantic. They are a cash only restaurant which is important to keep in mind. We didn't know this and my husband had to take money out of their on-site atm but this is something to know ahead of time for sure. The restaurant is clean, the bathrooms were super clean! This is a small intimate location but well worth it! I already can't wait to come back and i thank the staff and owner for a great 10th anniversary dinner to remember ! read more

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We had an extremely lackluster meal tonight, I was sadly disappointed after reading the reviews. The calamari came out plain, without the peppers or hot honey sauce as described on the menu, the Caesar salad was over saturated with dressing that tasted like it came from the supermarket, lasagna came out cold, shrimp scampi were mushy, under seasoned and small. We were a party of four and when I asked for the wine list at the beginning of the meal I was stunned to not find a single bottle of red for under $80, most were $150 and up. Mediocre food, mediocre service, very expensive for what it was. A real disappointment. read more

Visting Arthur Avenue and it was time for lunch. Surprisingly there were many NON-ITALIAN places...but luckily we found Frankies. Right away the atmosphere screams COZY ITALIAN RESTAURANT. The staff make you feel right at home and let you know they can customize anything and if they don't have it, they'll go get it on Arthur Avenue and make it for you special. Wow. Everything is sourced from Arthur Avenue. They make their own pasta in house as well. So before I've even LOOKED at the menu I'm feeling pretty good. Then comes a basket of amazing garlicky bread and some lovely oil... The menu isn't HUGE but has a lot to offer...I'm looking for simple...something that will tell me just how good this place really is. I settle for Gnocchi a la vodka and my wife goes for the Cacio e Pepe. Two simple dishes..no where to hide. Both were excellent. The gnocchi were perfectly cooked tender and pillowy, and the vodka sauce was rich and velvety. Now...when I order it next time...coz I will...I'll ask for a spicy version like their Penne...I thinking that might be even better. The Cacio e Pepe was PERFECT. Maybe the best cooked pasta I've eaten outside of Italy...flavor totally on point as well. Portions were generous and I left nothing behind. Looking forward to a return for dinner, and to enjoy a long meal with multiple courses. read more

Frankie's Restaurant - Insanely good Gnocchi a la vodka - Italian Near Me - Bronx, New York

It was Parents' Weekend at Fordham University, and our daughters made a reservation at Frankie's, as they had heard so many great things about the restaurant. And boy, did it deliver on all the recommendations! The food was fantastic and the service even better. We loved every minute of it; it had a cool ambiance, from the endless Frank Sinatra playlist (therefore, Frankie's!) to the delicious desserts. We will definitely make a reservation for our next trip to the Bronx. read more

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They have a charming little bar up front and the tables are comfortably spaced, giving the place a nice relaxed feel. Service was friendly and attentive throughout the evening. We started with the clams oreganata--perfectly seasoned--and a fresh, well-prepared burrata caprese salad. For my main, I had the sausage & broccoli rabe pasta, which was absolutely delicious. The spicy rigatoni vodka was also very flavorful. Great dish. They were unfortunately out of the chicken Milanese and several wines we asked about, leaving only the house red available, which was a bit surprising. That aside, everyone really enjoyed their meals and left happy. read more

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A couple of months ago I reconnected with a friend who happened to be in the Bronx for the day and wanted to go to Little Italy. As a BX native I spent a lot of time in the area with my grandmother when I was younger. It seems that Little Italy has shrunk, but the staples are still thriving. We decided to grab Lunch at Frankie's, it was 2:15pm on Saturday. Only a couple tables including ours were occupied. Service was good but the food just was ok. We started with the Pear Salad w/o the feta. The salad was fresh, crisps and had a nice balance. I ordered Shrimp Scampi and a glass of white wine. As foodie I rarely mention or complain about price in my reviews. I feel that you pay for great food and good experiences. (We also all know that everything has increased) Needless to say my entrée of pasta and shrimp wasn't not as flavorful as I would have hoped, and my shrimps were overcooked. Disappointing at almost $40 bucks. (Full disclaimer it was $36). My friend order spaghetti and meatballs and also wasn't blown away. Both dishes are basics which I expected to be perfected and executed with ease at an Italian restaurant. Overall it was enjoyable to catch up with an old friend and take in a bit of nostalgia while walking down Arthur Ave. Just A Note: We enjoyed the pear salad and appreciated the service. read more

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Stopped here on a Saturday night while in town and looking for Italian. This was a huge travel investment - staying in Manhattan and this being located near the Bronx Zoo. After using the subway and then a short uber (it was freezing out), we showed up for our reservation. We were sat in the dining room and placed a drink order. This is a dimly-lit place that is very intimate and isn't very big. I would recommend making a reservation. We started with a pizza to start as an appetizer - going with the trio sauce pizza. This has pesto, marinara, and vodka sauce on it - and was very good. Crust was great and the dough was fresh. I asked of I could do a half portion of the cacio e pepe with plans to get the chicken parmigiana - but was denied the request. So I got both. Cacio e pepe was standard, but nothing over the top exceptional. The chicken parm was good - a very large portion with several cutlets and a side of pasta. One thing I will say is the pasta here is prepared perfectly al dente. Which I really appreciate. The desserts didn't really grab us so we hopped in an uber and headed back to manhattan. read more

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I didn't think there were any bad places on Arthur ave. Until now. Didn't help to walk in the strong smell of bathroom cleaner they put the place. And ironically one of the most expansive places here and for dog food. $110 for 3 lousy apps and glass of wine. Maybe for parents of Fordham kids from Ohio. read more

Stopped by to pick up food for lunch all the way from Yonkers. The food was delicious and plenty had several of the recommended plates. The food did not disappoint, the staff were very cordial and helpful. The restaurant atmosphere was very pleasant. I enjoyed a double expresso while I waited for my order. The expresso was amazing. Everyone at home enjoyed the food. I recommend this place for your next lunch dinner meal. read more

This place was a hidden gem! I don't give out 5 stars easily, but this spot absolutely deserves it. Conveniently located not far from the highway exit, with plenty of easy parking--even on a Monday evening. We arrived around 6:30 PM and were seated immediately. They started us off with complimentary garlic knots, and wow--so good! We ordered the pear salad, spaghetti and meatballs, and chicken alla vodka. Every dish was excellent--flavorful, fresh, and perfectly cooked. The service was just as impressive. The staff was friendly, attentive, and our food came out quickly. I'd definitely come back again--highly recommend! read more

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We are visiting from Hawaii and we're roaming around the area and came across this place right at opening for lunch. Nick was so nice to let us in to sit at the bar and wait for opening since we were there early. Super friendly and family feel atmosphere - it's a family run restaurant for at least 50 years or so. We ordered the shrimp scampi and the meatballs which were delicious! And the fresh baked bread knots too! Highly recommend this place! He gave us some tips for the neighborhood places to try too! read more

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I am embarrassed to say I have worked out of New York for the last four years and haven't made it to what some call the "real" Little Italy. For those late to the party, many say Little Italy in the Bronx is much more authentic than the one in Manhattan. Another disclaimer: this was DoorDash delivery, but it was still GREAT! So it leads me to believe that in person would be amazing. I got: Cacio e pepe: spaghetti, pecorino Romano, fresh black pepper. Simple, no extra oil, not watery. This is the way this dish is supposed to be served. Superb. Spicy rigatoni alla vodka: tomato sauce, Calabrian chili, speck, shallots, cream. Definitely creamy. Perfect amount of kick/spice. Decadent. I also ordered a couple veggies: broccoli, which was cooked perfectly, and mushrooms, also cooked perfectly, with a little char. This place offers many classics: spaghetti and meatballs, bolognese, several renditions of linguine, carbonara, pesto, several chicken and seafood dishes. While I only experienced a limited sampling of their basic dishes, and through DoorDash, it reinforces the fact that I need to visit Arthur Avenue and the "Little Italy" of the Bronx. read more

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Stopped in and we were the only ones there . Maybe too early? Great host and waiter very friendly and accommodating. Calamari and pizza were great Pasta was horrible no taste Chicken parm was dark grey ( likely because they don't bread to order and they pre make and freeze - the salt in the crumbs cures the chicken making it hard and dark in color). Paid and left because they were just too nice of people to complain to read more

Hands down one of the best Italian restaurants I've been too. A must try is the lobster ravioli, it was sooooo good. The restaurant itself is really cute and the staff are amazing. read more

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We celebrated a Grad School graduation. Family style was the method of the day. The food was AMAZING. The service was AMAZING RUN don't walk to this Gem in the Bronx. read more

I wanted to like this place - the staff was friendly and the atmosphere just lovely with soft lighting and soft jazz. But we came for the food and both my companion and I were disappointed. I ordered the chicken franchaise which was too salty, the lemon was not moderated, and the 2 cutlets were thighs, not breasts as would be expected for an entree over $30. The flavors in the sauce did not meld well. My dining companion had a sausage and broccoli rabe pasta which, instead of shaved or grated Parmesan on top of a clean preparation, incorporated the cheese into the sauce, which was heavy and unexpected. We ended up splitting cannolis for dessert and they were fine. The listing showed this as a $$ establishment, but I think the prices were really more $$$. But, as I mentioned, the staff was attentive and the atmosphere comfortable. read more

Great food and very kind service. My wife, daughter and I went there tonight and had a nice meal. Their eggplant parmigiana was great. Nice place that I will go to again. read more

While we enjoyed our first visit to Frankie's last evening, we were surprised at the cash-only policy. Their website does not mention this, nor do many of the review sites. Such a policy should be clearly indicated on the website. read more

Food was not good, ordered chicken scarptiello and was given chicken franchise with a couple of pieces of grounded beef. Service was mediocre at best one waitress for a party of fourteen. Needed to remind her a few times to bring my soda. Save yourself the trip or skip the entrees just order pizza. read more

When it comes to Italian food I'm a bit of a snob! A good sauce causes zero heartburn! The staff at this location make everything on the menu u sound like a must have... but that's because the chef gives them the weapons to work with! The menu is fun and the Pear Martini is to die for. It will also sneak up on you soooo... call an Uber! Lol because you're totally ordering a second. Beautiful decor with soft lighting. Perfect for family, friends and definitely date night. Hope you love this place like I do. Dessert options get wild seasonally. Definitely ask your server for details. read more

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Pros: Portions large and flavor good. The shrimp pasta had many giant shrimp. Our kids loved the Pasta Bolognese. Cons: None of pasta is homemade. Actual menu prices are higher than the current prices on yelp online menu. Food took a long time to arrive given that we were only customers. Waitress couldn't understand Italian. Arthur St. has more authentic Italian places. Disappointing. read more

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Dined here on a Saturday night, which looked like one of their busier ones. They were determined to honor all reservations in a timely manner. But they placed my partner and I in a corner and I think they forgot about us. Everyone else got bread for starters and we had to ask for some. The waiter said they might be out but he would try to get us some. He finally came back with some around 20 minutes later and said we were lucky and that was the last of the batch. Meanwhile, people who came after us were not told they were lucky when bread was timely served. And then soon after I saw them leaving the kitchen with more... I opted for the pesto which was good, but my partner had some tomato sauce and that really made me want to try the allá vodka. Overall a nice birthday dinner read more

Frankie's Restaurant - Pesto Pasta - Italian Near Me - Bronx, New York

I order through uber eats. I ordered chicken Alfredo with linguine. It was delicious. My 10 year old loved it. Will order again for sure. Great serving size. read more

So I ordered my food off of Uber eats and I must say it was very very delicious. Service was good. I don't know about the ambience because I ordered online as I mentioned I would definitely order from this place again. This is the first time I ordered takeout and I've absolutely enjoyed the food. Thank you. read more

Frankie's Restaurant - Chicken Alla Vodka amazing - Italian Near Me - Bronx, New York

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First time here. Went based on review rating...first of all let me say as far as staff goes, VERY nice, the staff was fantastic...next: "Ambiance "...very nice and accommodating...now, food: i had chicken scarpariello which was 4 out of 5(had better..had worse)...my wife had shrimp scampi which I'm sorry to say was like eating shrimp and pasta in lemon juice..that being said the staff did the right thing and I was satisfied with the result...again that being said, everything else was good enough to give it a second chance(everyone can have an off night)..the only thing is it's "Little Italy " so be prepared to park 6 blocks away and walk back. read more

Our waitress Desa was AMAZING! Highly recommend the Pork Chop Martini! OMG! The sauce is OUSTANDING! Tiramisu delicious!! Great food! read more

Haven't been to Arthur Avenue in over 20 years. After a beautiful day at the Botanical Gardens, we decided to go and have dinner. The service and food was delicious. Our waiter Jairo was polite, friendly. The manager Nick made sure we were taken care of. I highly recommend Frankie's . read more

Not good Clams rubber Calcio Pepe tasteless Putanesca missing anchovies Malbec very good Dasa waitress super Day chef should wash dishes only read more

I LOVE this spot! Every item is understated, made with fresh ingredients and exactly what it should be. The Branzino is highly recommended. read more

I was so looking forward to Frankie's after reading the generally quite good reviews. Wrong!! First, the place has no charm and was very noisy. Second the service was not good. First I had to ask for the table to be bussed and then I had to ask for dessert. The tiramisu was very good but the cappuccino was undrinkable and had to be sent back. Now this all would have been tolerable if the prices were not so very high. $18 for a Caesar salad $23 -$28 for pastas. Oh, we were told the chicken dishes came with no sides. So, if you wanted chicken Parmesan you had to pay extra for spaghetti . Lastly, to add insult to injury, they added 4% as a credit card fee. Will definitely not go back no should you go in the first place. read more

The food was yummy and service was great. The pasta cooked perfectly. Our servers were attentive. Would definitely come back! read more

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We discovered Frankie's about a month while visiting from out of town - and it was so awesome we went again a few weeks ago when we were back. It was excellent for so many reasons - the food was great, the cocktails were sooo very good (fell in love with the Salted Caramel Espressotini), and the service made both visits wonderful. Nik, Dessa and Ana were exceptional in their customer service! Definitely going back here the next time we're in the Bronx. read more

All plates way too salty. So disappointed. No one in the restaurant took food home. It all got left behind, seafood, pasta, everything. Stop with the salt. There is a shaker on the table. Yikes read more

We had a party for my daughter and her friends' Fordham graduation. The wait staff was lovely, the owner/manager friendly and caring and the ambiance was wonderful. The food was delicious, as I expected since I had eaten there before. There was a minor glitch with a misunderstanding over drink bill but, other than that, we had a wonderful evening. Great end to my daughter's college experience. Thank you! read more

Solid "red sauce" Italian. We ate here on quiet Tuesday evening. Waiter was super attentive and cheerful. Food was good not amazing. Good red sauce. Pasta was cooked properly. Chicken cutlets were overly chewy. read more