One of the best pizzas EVER! I savor a thin, crispy pizza dough with high-quality toppings and high-quality olive oil! So rare to find in this country! And it's not far from my house. Armando Buontempo, the owner, and his family hail from Naples. read more

Ordered takeout delivery tonight while recovering from complex foot surgery and unable to be on my feet for long--and I'm so glad I did. The food arrived warm, looked absolutely amazing, and tasted just as good as it looked. Every bite was flavorful and clearly thoughtfully prepared. It was exactly what I needed at just the right time. Delicious, satisfying, and beautifully packaged--Frank's Pasta & Pizza did not disappoint. Highly recommend. read more

Normally we order pizza which is exceptional and this time tried Cheesesteak subs. Both my wife and I enjoyed them and they were delicious. We also tried delivery service and we received our order in a reasonable timeframe with food still hot! Delivery driver was great, polite and called us just before arrival. Only displeasure was with online fees for ordering and also delivery. Those don't include a tip for the delivery driver who in our case was great. I didn't let those fees prevent me from still giving a generous tip but could see how it could affect you. Great Foods, Great Delivery Service but unreasonable fees. read more

Frank's needs no assistance getting hype. Food influencers promote it extensively and of course, one bite put them on the map. I've been meaning to order for a while but haven't got a chance until recently. Ordering online wasn't available, so I had to call. They said my order would be ready in an hour and 45 minutes - it was ready in under an hour. So, be flexible. Everyone there was super friendly. I got the beloved cheesesteak with wet hots on the side. They forgot my hots but I always have some in the fridge 8) - it was great! $20 is steep for a sandwich but it's delicious. highly recommend the seeded roll and wet hots. we also got the big mama burrata - soooooo good. the perfect glob of burrata on there with vodka sauce and pep. again, expensive, $32 for 6 pieces of pizza. a great place to splurge on. everything is made with love, care, and fresh ingredients. can't wait to try the original crust! read more

Cheese pizza was okay as I preferred the margarita pizza. The cheesesteak was solid and an excellent choice if you visit this small pizzeria. Depending on your preference of pizza you can like this or just think it's okay. read more

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Highest rated pizza in Baltimore according to Dave Portnoy and I believe that is accurate. It is a bit small and nothing fancy but if pizza is what you want this is a great place to get it. Good char, structure, and flavor. read more

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I walked in and it was packed with so many people that I wanted to walk out but I stayed on line. The service was not quick and not slow. There are a few seats but you're better off getting your food to go. The veggie pizza was delicious and they sell pizza slices and whole pizzas. The prices are pretty high but kind of worth it. There's not a lot of parking for the customer volume but Popeyes next door has parking. They take cash and card. read more

Frank's Pizza & Pasta - Pizza Near Me - Baltimore, Maryland

you cannot go wrong here. The cheesesteak is by far the best I've ever had. I'm a cheesesteak queen. The sub is packed full. Well worth the money. The pizza was also delicious. Their sauce is amazing. read more

Frank's Pizza & Pasta - Pizza Near Me - Baltimore, Maryland

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I'd heard a lot about Franks recently and wanted to give them a try. I ordered the sandwich via a delivery app. It came well packaged and hot. I enjoyed the flavor and texture of the seeded roll. The sub was full to the brim with meat. I wished the filing had more salt and pepper but the cooper sharp did add a nice flavor. read more

Frank's Pizza & Pasta - Cheesesteak with Sauteed Mushrooms and peppers - Pizza Near Me - Baltimore, Maryland

The pizza here is seriously the best in Baltimore , I'd even say it's the best in Maryland. It's always busy but you're getting fresh food, and the inside is cute. I wouldn't recommend sitting in just because of how busy it gets so definitely get a pick up! read more

Mission accomplished! First visit called for their famous cheesesteak subs! Three of us ordered and savored. One of us said they liked real mozzarella cheesesteak subs. Some may like it better than Frank's Cheese Au Jus. I liked it just great, with nearly 20 minutes to wait as most customers wanted cheesesteaks. Funny, considering Portnoy was big on their pizza, which will be me next item to try next visit! Ambiance? Well worn and comfortable. Great to finally get in and enjoy this greatness as the "One Bite" greatness lives on. Try ! read more

Frank's Pizza & Pasta - First time! - Pizza Near Me - Baltimore, Maryland

For sure a contender for best cheesesteak in maryland. They're using the coopers sharp white cheddar and the seeded amaroso style roll. I don't particularly like the big square size that they cut their onions. I personally prefer eatliano in Columbia but franks is certainly a top 3 for me. The pizza was great, good char, medium flop, and solid sauce. Service was good although do expect it to be busy since they've been voted best cheesesteak in bmore. read more

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I've heard great things about Frank's. We stopped in on a weekday while in the area. It's a small spot in a little plaza. You order at the counter and there is a small amount of seating at the front and at the back of the restaurant if you want to eat in. We went at non-peak time; there was still a bit of a line for takeout and some people eating inside, but the line went quickly and there were awesome staff at the counter and in the dining area to clean tables and make sure orders were taken quickly. We decided to try a small pizza with mushrooms and sausage. It came out hot and fresh. With my first bite, I nodded at my bf with enthusiastic happiness. This pizza is the best I've had since moving to Baltimore, and in the top 5 of pizzas I've had overall. The cheese was good quality and perfectly melty, the sauce was a great ratio on the pizza and had a great flavor, the toppings were generous and good, and the crust was delish. Overall, Frank's is worth the hype I've heard! I've heard their cheesesteaks are great also and saw another customer was eating and can't wait to go back and try that! read more

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My aunt and I decided to try Frank's Pizza and Pasta and they did not disappoint! My aunt ordered the steak and cheese, and you could instantly tell they used a high-quality cut of steak--it was packed with flavor. I went for the Honey Boo Detroit-style pizza and also tried the Buffalo Chicken Pinwheel. Both were absolutely delicious--fresh, cheesy, and full of flavor. The spot itself is on the smaller side, but there is seating available. Since they tend to get busy, I recommend going right when they open for the best experience. The customer service was also excellent--the staff was friendly, welcoming, and gave us great recommendations on what to try. If you're looking for fresh pizza, amazing cheesy goodness, and a place that truly takes pride in their food, this is definitely the spot. I'll definitely be visiting again! read more

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Ordered a pizza for takeout for our first time at Frank's! It was ready right on time - we got the chicken Parmesan pizza. The chicken itself was tasty but I felt there were not enough pieces. I also liked the sauce - a bit sweeter, and the entire pizza itself, but also felt there was not enough cheese. The crust was great - crunchy yet doughy and soft. We did also get a salad which was sparse and small for about $11, I'd nix this. Ultimately we did like all the flavors in the pizza and I'd come back to try more pizzas and the cheesesteak! read more

Second time visiting Frank's, and what a difference this time from the perspective of how busy they were. Seems the trick is to order between lunch and dinner and weekdays have much less wait than weekends. The last time I ordered it was a two hour lead time, this time about 35 minutes. Smaller spot with limited seating and located in a strip mall so nothing fancy. It seems they're constantly busy for pick up/takeout First visit, we ordered a 12 inch pepperoni, sausage pizza and really enjoyed it. It's more of a lighter/thinner crust and closer to New York style with just the right balance of toppings and sauce. Second visit, we ordered a bit more for sharing and tried a few of the other pizzas. White pizza was a hit & we added basil which paired well with this no sauce pie. Another pizza that we enjoyed was the Mediterranean-we added black olives and ground beef just to add more protein and really were impressed with this pie-mostly because we haven't been able to find a proper pesto sauce Pizza and this definitely was the one. We also tried the Gino -Detroit style pizza with pepperoni, sausage and it was tasty given the crispy crust edges and spicy cup pepperoni. Last but not least we got a 12" cheesesteak since we heard so much about this sandwich. Solid seasoned steak and the portions were generous-took a double take at the $20 price but this is a two person Sub. If you order online, have your number ready for pickup. Both visits, It's been quite chaotic, again, second time less given around 4 pm. Service has been friendly and quick but would advise paying attention to the lead time for your order which is shown on their website. Solid spot for tasty pizza and cheesesteak -we will be back! read more

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Honey Boo Boo deep dish pizza was my selection today. Didn't disappoint. Sweet and salty and crispy and buttery all at the same time. I can tell the ingredients are fresh and the crust Is spongy perfection Deets :I called order in and it was actually ready earlier than anticipated. Received a text that it was ready. Walked right up to counter and was out the door. Counter help pleasant. ***If I could sit in here and eat everything on the menu I would.*** read more

Delicious pizza, lowkey better than L'industrie (for those in NYC who've tried). The owner is so sweet and genuine. He loves to talk about his food and it is really all just amazing. Ordered their cheesesteak, which was so flavorful and not dry AT ALL. The wait was like an hour though, worth every minute!! Also got the regular cheese pizza and the burrata one. I freaking loved the burrata pizza with pepperoni, basil, and hot honey. The crust was so crispy and tasty. The tomato sauce is so fresh and goes so well. Balanced pizza slice with the perfect flavors in my opinion. Don't be scared by the lines inside; most are for takeout. I will be back to conquer more of their menu.... read more

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I was in town for work and ordered Frank's for lunch one day. The pizza was decent especially for Baltimore. I loved hearing about the story during Dave Portnoy's visit and I always support + root for small businesses, but overall the pizza was not that impressive. I definitely had higher expectations than what it delivered. read more

TLDR: Came to Frank's after getting the nod from Dave Portnoy. Place is always busy so be prepared to wait. Apps were solid (buff chicken pinwheels + calamari), but the pizza fell short of the hype by being floppy and somewhat undercooked. Hit up Frank's Pizza & Pasta on a Thursday night and the Portnoy effect is real. The place was slammed from the time I got there around 4pm until I left. I managed to snag a small 2 top while my dining buddy ordered. Staff was super up front about the kitchen being backed up (45 min wait), which I appreciated. We weren't in a rush, so all good. We kicked things off with the buffalo chicken pinwheels, which may be one of the best things on their menu. Huge popover style buns overfilled with buffalo chicken, sauce, and bleu cheese. The calamari was another win. Lightly fried, not greasy, and came with a great marinara for dipping. Perfect apps to hold us over. Now for the main event, the pizza. We split a medium eggplant parm pie, which sounded amazing on paper. Unfortunately, this one just missed it's mark. Even though I asked for it well-done, it came out super floppy and messy. We tried letting it cool hoping to crisp up, but no luck. Needed a fork and knife for most slices, and the eggplant was kind of sparse. Flavor-wise it was fine, but not the level of execution I expected from such a raving review from One Bite. To be fair, the kitchen was clearly overwhelmed, and I get that this kind of sudden fame most kitchens are not staffed or equipped to handle. Overall, was satisfied with the meal and I will definitely give them another chance, however they are not even in the same conversation as some of the pies I have tried in Brooklyn and New Haven with similar One Bite Scores. read more

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Dave was right. This was a matter of thorough discussion with Jeremy before we went to Frank's. If you follow Mr. One-Bite, you may have seen that he gave both Pizza John's in Essex, and Rocco's in Glen Burnie high marks. Jeremy and I hated both (Rocco's pizza was burnt, Pizza John's is highly over-rated), so Jeremy refused to respect that Dave gave Frank's high marks for both the pizza and the cheesesteak. The restaurant was crowded when we arrived, and we had to ask a regular how to go about ordering. You order at the counter and they give you a number, which they will call out when your food is ready. You seat yourself. Although the front door was open, it was super warm in the restaurant, which makes sense considering the pizza oven never gets a break. We got a plain cheese pizza, wings, and a cheesesteak. The pizza was incredible; the crust is impossibly thin, yet remains straight when you fold it. Not greasy at all, and flavorful. I could have probably eaten the entire pie myself. I had two slices while in the restaurant, and another later at home, room-temperature and still perfection. The wings were good, but not stand-out. The cheesesteak (grilled onions and cooper sharp)... I'm sad that Frank's is in Overlea and not in my town. Or maybe that's for the best, because I'd eat them all the time. The best cheesesteak that we've eaten outside of Philly. Service is a little spotty. I can understand that it gets confusing when so many orders are coming in all the time, but we dined with a friend, who ordered a stromboli but Jeremy and I were halfway done eating and our friend's food hadn't arrived, so he asked them to box his stromboli. He watched the employee box it, and then she disappeared. It took asking three more employees before they could find it because they had labeled it as for Clark. Our friend is not named Clark. And when we asked for boxes for the remainder of our sandwich and pizza, the employee only brought one box for the sandwich. The three remaining slices of pizza wouldn't fit in the box, and the employee seemed slightly annoyed when we asked for another box. Again, I can understand that the dinner rush must get overwhelming and tiresome, so we just shrugged it off. I would definitely order from Frank's again. I don't think I would dine in again, though. Simply because the warmth of the restaurant and the small size of the dining area. I'm definitely going to need another one of those cheesesteaks. And a customer who told me that she has been ordering from Frank's for over 30 years highly recommended the pizza (they have it by the slice, too, by the way) with the eggplant and I adore eggplant. Would recommend read more

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Franks was a delicious experience from start to finish. It's a cozy, family owned spot where the service feels genuine and welcoming. The atmosphere has that nostalgic old school pizza shop charm but with a bit more personality and heart. The cheesesteak on a seeded roll with Cooper Sharp was perfectly seasoned and full of flavor. The pizza was phenomenal crispy, cheesy, and clearly made with care. The Tuesday deal of two pies for $22 is a steal and a great way to sample more of the menu. It's a bit of a drive for me, but parking was easy and stress-free. I'll definitely be back. read more

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Best pizza:::: period! Sausage slice was amazing. Believe the hype but be prepared for the line of followers. Best crust! read more

Frank's Pizza & Pasta - Pizza Near Me - Baltimore, Maryland

This cheesesteak really is the truth. Many say Cheesesteak & Co is better, but I've tried both fairly recently and I gotta say Frank's really edges out the competition. One - the bread is better than Cheesesteak & Co's bread. They have seeded rolls. Two - the steak has more of a bite to it. Not tough, but firm enough that it gives an attractive bite. Cheesesteak & Co's steak is more chopped and mushy (not that it's bad because I really enjoyed theirs too). Lastly, the Cooper Sharp Cheese is just the icing on the cake sealing the deal for me. Hands down best Cheesesteak in Maryland!! read more

We came with a friend to Frank's Pizza and Pasta. Now, we came from Southwest B-more so we were like, "the food better be good!" We arrived and it was a small place with limited seating. We chose a cramped booth in the back, surrounded by empty, ready for takeout, pizza boxes. We placed our order (cheesesteak sub, chicken parm sub, and pepperoni pizza) at the counter and sat back in our booth waiting for it to be prepared. We were called when our order was ready and got our food and came back to the booth to eat. I asked for my sub on a seeded roll, which didn't do anything special for it flavor-wise. The steak filling was massive and we could only image what the double meat would have been like. The taste was good with a nice helping of Cooper cheddar cheese to give the sub the depth of flavor that was needed. Not half bad. The chicken parm sub, was massive drenched in a red sauce and lined with meaty cheese on a decent roll. It was good. The pepperoni pizza arrived piping hot. To avoid "roof of the mouth with hanging skin" we waiting a minute for things to cool down and then got into the pizza....nice fermented dough flavor with a smooth red sauce and pepperoni that were not overly salty...nice pizza. All in all, a great place to get a cheesesteak sub, chicken parm sub, and pepperoni pizza, but we definitely need to come back to try out more of the menu items. read more

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I have been waiting to try Frank's for a long time and even made a Partiful invitation for this event with my friends. The menu looked amazing and even the pictures online looked impeccable. We cultivated the perfect order for our pizza party and we were SO HUNGRY AND EXCITED!!! Until... we ordered delivery and the estimated time of arrival was in FOUR HOURS from the time of order. HUH???!! I get that it was the weekend, but four hours is absolutely insane. We then tried to call the restaurant to switch it to pick-up or at least determine if that would be faster and we were on hold for over 25 minutes so ended up just hanging up because it was clear no one was answering. It's also safe to say that all of our food was cold by the time it finally arrived to our house. In regards to the food: the garlic bread was pretty average. The meatballs were a flavorful, juicy, and the red sauce had a really nice spicy kick to it. The cheesesteak was actually really good-- probably one of my favorite things. The bread was soft, but crunchy, and the meat to cheese ratio was perfect for my personal preference (70/30 meat/cheese). As stated, the food was cold so we had to reheat everything. The Margherita pizza was my favorite out of the two. I enjoyed the red sauce and the crust, which was super crisp and held up well under the toppings. The big mama burrata was wayyyy too sweet of a sauce for me personally, but my friends loved it so I would recommend it if you like a Detroit style, sweeter vodka sauce. It was $32 for FOUR SLICES though so that's a little insane (especially because it is mainly bread). Anyways, it seems like my partiful invite for this was not worth it because my friends and I were pretty disappointed overall. It did not help that our experience started four hours after we ordered. Probably would not try again. read more

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Went to Franks after following them on Instagram for a while. Pizza was good, mozzarella sticks were okay. Unfortunately the pizza we got was barely warm and we ordered and ate in shop. Still good and finished the whole thing, just wish it came out hot! Small selection of sit down tables/booths but overall a good experience if looking for decent pizza in the area. read more

Frank's Pizza & Pasta - Mozzarella Sticks - Pizza Near Me - Baltimore, Maryland

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Saw their food truck in Towson . I had to try their cheese steak sub. I got in line I noticed the food truck was very clean & every one on the truck was very friendly. The line was long but the sub was worth waiting for.It was one of the best cheese steak subs I have ever had. I cant wait to go to their restaurant and try their food. read more

Frank's Pizza & Pasta - Cheese Steak - Pizza Near Me - Baltimore, Maryland

The service was good although the wait was long; we will call ahead the next time. It was hectic inside because they were so busy however not so hectic that we didn't enjoy eating in atmosphere. The pizza was good as far as freshness and flavor. I received what I asked for however I would try a different kind of pizza the next time or the popular cheese steak. I had vegetarian pizza. read more

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*Quality over Quantity*..Long review. Placed a pick up order via Toast Tab, 2 cheese slices and 1 cheese steak with green peppers and fried onions. The initial wait was 1.5hrs. When arrived, there is no where to park; folks are also waiting for their order. Popeyes has over flow. I walked in 10m before the order was said to be ready, thinking the 1.5 was the shop giving themselves grace and food would be ready to just pass out to customers. Wrong lol I didn't get to speak to anybody behind the counter for about 15m as it was complete chaos inside. Dine in orders, online pick up orders, delivery orders, and in store to go orders being filled at the same time? One has to go. The space is too small to do it all (with the hype). When I inquired about my order, I was informed slices cannot be accommodated due to size of oven with whole pizzas being made. Either I can take it off my order or get a small cheese pizza and pay the difference. I opted in for the small pizza as I already waited this long, what would it hurt? LOL. Waited another 20m for the small pizza to be done and that entire time the cheese steak was "still on the flattop". Cheese pizza: nice sauce, barely can taste the cheese, crust was tough. Cheese Steak: nice bread, No taste, onions and peppers large and did not mesh well. The cheese sauce was a bit loose so it didn't stick to the meat as much as you would have liked. While this was my first and probably only time visiting, for regulars-this moment in time will have lasting effects on future dining. read more

Frank's Pizza & Pasta - Small Cheese Pizza $18 - Pizza Near Me - Baltimore, Maryland

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Great pizza in Baltimore. Mozzarella cheese was spread out evenly and the sauce was also tasty. The crust can be more moist. Cheese steaks are huge and expensive but you get lots of meats !!! It was a bit salty and meat quality is meh. If you are in the area, it's worth a trip. read more

Frank's Pizza & Pasta - Margaritas - Pizza Near Me - Baltimore, Maryland

On a quest to find the best cheesesteak in our area led me to Frank's. What I liked was it's a Mom & Pop shop with a massive menu & friendly customer service. It wasn't the best cheesesteak that I've had but certainly one I'd have again. My daughter gave her slices of pizza a 9, they were huge and filling. Frank's is tiny... quaint... not a lot of seating, but from my observation, they seem to have a good relationship with the community, remember their repeat customers, and on my way out, one customer raved to me about the quality of the food, including the sauce that they use on their pizza, and to me, that speaks volumes. read more

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The food was absolutely. Onion rings were perfect. Live about 15 minutes from Franks. Food still hot and the cheesesteak according to my daughter was delicious. I ate the some of the best tasting pizza. Staff was very friendly yet professional. Ambiance was outstanding sort of warm and toasty. Very clean and pleasant. I will be going back. 5+Stars read more

Cheesesteak lovers, run don't walk! I've had this spot on my list for a while now and finally made the hour-long drive to Frank's Pizza & Pasta in Baltimore, MD and let me tell you, it was so worth it. I ordered the cheesesteak and it was absolutely busting with flavor. Juicy, cheesy, perfectly seasoned, and generously packed every bite was messy in the best way! The roll held up beautifully and the cheese was melty perfection. Ordering is simple: you place your order at the counter, pay, and they'll call your number when it's ready. It's seat-yourself style inside with a cozy, old-school vibe. The staff was super friendly and patient while I stared at the menu like I was making a life decision . They answered all my questions and made me feel totally welcome. Frank's has that neighborhood pizzeria charm, and the food delivers on all fronts. I'll absolutely be back and next time, I'm trying the pizza! read more

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Wow! I've heard nothing but good reviews and finally got to check it out. This place did not disappoint! I ordered the meat lovers pizza and it was so crisp, saucy and flavorful! Just the way I like my pizza. This place stays busy so I'm glad I ordered ahead and was able to pick up my order as soon as I got there. Nonetheless, everyone was very nice, quick and to the point! It's a cute spot inside, the delicious aroma hits you as soon as you walk in! It's a good amount of seating but again it stays packed in there so good luck getting a seat! I can't wait to try more things off the menu. read more

Frank's Pizza & Pasta - Meat Lovers Pizza - Pizza Near Me - Baltimore, Maryland

The food here is absolutely delicious!! It's out of the way for us and we still make our way over. It's hard to say if I like the pizza or Philly better so I suggest you get both!! Everyone who works there is really nice and we've even dined in and they have several tables and we happened to walk in when one opened up. If your in the area go check them out! read more

Stopped here on whim on my way to IKEA. I got two slices of cheese to go since that appeared to be the only vegetarian slice available. The pizza was incredible. The service was fine if a little awkward. The restaurant itself appeared clean and comfortable. I will be back to get a Bianca. read more

There no better New York pizza in Baltimore. And of course I tried the Cheese steak! Freshly sliced prime rib on a seeded hoagie with sharp colby cheese and hot peppers!? Oh my goodness! When can I go back!? I travel up and down the east coast for work and I'm always looking for fun, local and memorable places to eat. The service is top notch and I absolutely love the ambiance. Do not miss this gem! read more

Every time I think about going to Franks, I remember how good the food is there. Then I ask myself "why don't I go there more often?". Today I was reminded why, THE SERVICE! It's already known that the service is slow at Franks, so I went in expecting a 35 minute wait. I arrived to pick my order up 40 minutes later just for this reason. I get to the counter and the guy says "it will be another 4 minutes". That's fine so now I'm waiting. Time goes on and on, but my order still isn't ready. It's now been over an hour since I placed my order and it still isn't ready. By now I'm ready to just cancel so I go to the counter and the young lady tells me "oh your order's been done and is right here". Nobody said anything! There wasn't any sorry for the wait, apologies etc. By now I'm so annoyed I just get my pizza and leave. I get home and my pizza is cold! How long was I waiting (over 75 minutes) while my order was done? It's too many other options to tolerate this kind of service. I will just go somewhere else from now on. read more

Frank's Pizza & Pasta - Gino Detroit - Pizza Near Me - Baltimore, Maryland

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This place used to be good. I recently visited the place and ordered a large pizza with sausage and pepperoni, the gave it to me burnt. I mean the crust in different areas and the pizza. The meat was fried out. It weird because it wasn't like that before. I received an email asking to rate the pizza. I told them of my experience they asked me to send them a picture for the line. I did nothing happened. No text back no apologies nothing. I told them I used to like the place cause it reminded me of NY pizza, but I feel that they fell off. The girls at the front are also thirst for a tip. Be easy people can read if they want to give a tip they will provide one. That low key begging is a turn off. Another thing is they have 100 ppl behind that counter like it's a damn full fledged Resturant with waiters and waitresses. There were too many ppl with HANDS on food. I'm done with this place. When it's good it's good and I give props when it's not I have to speak as well. Hope things get better. read more

Frank's Pizza & Pasta - This is a real pizza and it's not Frank's - Pizza Near Me - Baltimore, Maryland