We received excellent service from our waitress. The salads and dressing were very good. Love the Caesar! Unfortunately our meals weren't that great. Not bad enough to complain but really weren't up to standard based on price and description. We ordered the Special which was a pile of angel hair pasta mixed with pesto in the middle (very dry), and around that it was supposed to have chicken, asparagus, roasted garlic and heirloom tomatoes. I can't remember what else. I only found two small bites of chicken. Not worth $34. The other dish was the Chicken Picatta and the sauce was very thick, not the lighter thin sauce with capers we've become used to and green bell peppers were one of the veggies they added to the pasta. Those are so over powering to the other flavors of artichoke hearts and mushrooms. The balance of ingredients was just off for how much money they now charge. (prices have recently increased and dishes are mostly in the $28+ unless your getting the basics ie spaghetti) Don't plan to return for anything but the Caesar salad dressing! read more

Definitely not what I was expecting. I've driven by several times and it always looked busy. I was determined to try it out. Sad to say it was not good! We had calamari, shrimp, mozzarella sticks, not good, no flavors. I won't go back. Nice bar and spacious dining area. I think it's busy on weekends is because it's near the university and it has a bar. Our server was nice and attentive. read more

My husband raved about this place. We ordered 4 slices at the window. All of them looked like and tasted dry. read more

Franky's - Italian Near Me - Chico, California

Every time we go to Chico to visit our son at the college we go to Frankys. Their pizza is fantastic Service is friendly, and we enjoy the ambience. They have a parking lot, which is very handy! They also have some really great specials like happy hour or half off wine nights. It's not a visit to Chico without a stop at Franky's :) read more

First time eating at Franky's. Ordered Manicotti with salad. Salad was Romaine lettuce, shredded carrots and a bunch of jarred parmesan. Manicotti was filled with mozzarella and that's it. It was stringy and not filled with creamy ricotta and other cheeses. Not worth the 27 dollars I paid. read more

We always have a great time here! The food is fresh and super delicious. The staff is friendly but not over the top. Good price and great drinks! The place is nicely decorated and I love that they have a full bar! Try the espresso martini. It's delicious. We also had this day the family meal. It fed all of us really well. We will be back:) read more

Franky's - Great time with my family - Italian Near Me - Chico, California

The pizza is super heavy and greasy. It's fast and tastes good when you're drunk, but that's really it. The place has a solid atmosphere, but the food is overpriced and pretty average at best. Thursday night fishbowls can be fun, but the hangover from the drinks is brutal and not worth it. read more

Great happy hour. The prices are amazing. A dirty Maria's only $6. It was really good. Their food menu for happy hour is great too. We had the shrimp risotto and the chicken pasta choice. Delicious! Our waiter was very friendly and so helpful. read more

Had dinner with my husband there for my birthday. Nice little joint. We had the chicken parm and it was awesome. I want to go back and try their pizza. read more

I went here for fish bowls one night and had fun! The staff was kind, and the pizza from the window was delicious. Only issue is there is not a lot of seating so you have to have a reservation. I tried going for dinner one night, but the wait was an hour. I will definitely come here again! read more

Franky's - 2 AMFs and a Slurricane - Italian Near Me - Chico, California

Wasn't sure what to expect from this place. Heard some great things but also some bad. We met a group of coworkers here for dinner. Got cocktails at the bar. Good drinks and relatively fast. For dinner my wife ordered the chicken Marsala and I had the scallop special. Both were really good. I have never had the amount of scallops in one serving before. It was a lot but I absolutely love scallops so no complaints here. At the table we brought our own wine. Corkage was $10. The waitress was great dealing with our large group. read more

Stopped by here with the fam while visiting. It's fine. Prices are good. Ambience- not bad but the lighting is harsh. Turn it down. Service - no complaints. Food - Mmm. Mediocre but ok. Pizza toppings were good but I didn't love the crust - gummy and lacking flavor. Spaghetti marinara was just ok. Salads were good although they drenched it with cheese which I never understand. Price - Ok this is where they win. I am from the Bay Area and could not believe you can get a large pizza plus a huge plate of pasta to share, four salads and 4 alcoholic beverages -- for under 70 bucks. AYKM?! Our drinks were half price because we were there before six but still. Great value for groups IMO. So - it's ok and a good value for the money. Would like it better if they fix the lighting and up their pizza game. Loved the neon out front. read more

Franky's - Pizza & pasta - Italian Near Me - Chico, California

Been over 12 years that we dined here. We visited Chico on 7/1/2025 and stopped at Frankys on 7/2/2025. Nothing has changed same great food, Service and atmosphere. Thank You we now live in Reno and will be back. The only thing that has changed the train that circled around the inside of dining area was broken and in need of repair maybe some Train groups or Enthusiasts could help them get it up and running. read more

Lately for dinner I've been ordering their Antipasto salad as I really love it. Because it's so big I usually have to ask for a box to take home what I can't finish. I highly recommend it. $18 Their pizzas are always good. They have 3 pizza sizes and their biggest is a giant size. We continue to come here quite frequently some of which is due not only for their service, good food but also because of their Happy Hour wines by the glass which at Happy Hour are 50% off. A slight bummer is that currently for the last month or so they have been out of their Chianti wind by the glass. Our waitress told us that's because they're in the process of changing their wine menu. An Italian oriented menu without a Chianti wine to me is sad ... however for many years I've found Franky's to be a very nice restaurant, caring about their patrons and so I have faith that soon a basic Chianti wine will be available again. read more

Franky's - Chicken Marsala (Sep 2023 $24) - Italian Near Me - Chico, California

Great Happy Hour with food and drinks!!! The special are really good and wines are delicious and priced out of this world!!!

A family Italian trattoria in the heart of Chico, CA downtown. Good appetizers and daily made pasta. The chicken cacciatore was great. The bread is to die for. Prices as moderate, parking is ok. read more

Expectations were high! Such a disappointment! Supposed to be freshly made everything. Nothing fresh here. Im Italian and I was embraced for this place. Chicken parm dry and overcooked. Covered in soggy breaking, watery sauce and not even freshly grated parmesan grated cheese...cheese was waxy like Costco jar parm.cheesr. marinara sauce watery and chucks of tomato and bell pepper mushroom...wtheck? Pasta was not himemade. No seasoning on anything! Service was fair. These ppl who like it here are settling bc its their old spot. Won't be returning. Way over priced! $30 a plate for this disaster. Regular spaghetti again no taste, no seasoning. We are embarrassed for this place. Ciao! read more

The service was perfect. We had the Fettuccine Alfredo with chicken and the Basilico. Both delicious, and each came with a side salad that was the perfect size and also delicious. Nice atmosphere too. We'll be back! read more

This is one of our favorite spots in Chico so it is with sadness that we feel compelled to say a word about the underhanded bread policy. Beware: bread is not free. Except when it is. But they won't openly tell you that ahead of time - you'll figure it out when your bill arrives. Our server offered bread and we accepted. There was no mention of a charge. In the hundreds of times we've been there, bread is always included. One of the throwback charms of an established neighborhood restaurant we thought. Well, no. Not any more. At least not under certain circumstances. And you'll have to ask very specifically if you want a straight answer because they are coy about it. Long story short - they're playing on your ignorance or confusion to make a few extra dollars. Let's be real - if we were offered an eggplant, we'd expect to pay. But that's not what's happening here. Franky's lost a bit of our loyalty tonight. read more

2nd time eating their. Both times the food was terrible. Service was good. Over priced

Went tonight for my birthday with my friends. We were treated with wonderful service by Emma. Enjoyed our food and service. Thanks again for a great night. read more

Franky's - Happy hour Spaghetti and Meat sauce and pizza with Garlic. My glass of pinot nior was half off. - Italian Near Me - Chico, California

It's an ok place to eat Italian food. I ordered a meatball sandwich - meatballs were bland and had no flavor. Was charged for a ceasar salad, but we ordered a regular salad, which is no cost. atmosphere was loud and difficult to hear group's conversation. only redeeming thing: our server was OUTSTANDING!! She handled our large group effortlessly. except for overcharge on the salad. I should have reviewed my bill closer to catch. read more

The chicken parm was delicious and loved the appletini and the bread! Great customer service and they even have a pizza special for the college students. read more

Great service food was excellent made reservations on a Monday really didn't it however got right in.

We went there last night and we were amazed that when we walked inside we couldn't hear the music from across the street!! Something my husband commented on! The food, service and ambience were fantastic! We had been years ago but this was our first time back. We had the calzone and it was wonderful, lots to bring home too! Thank you Franky's for a terrific night out! Oh, and the mousse cake was to die for!! Bonni Jackson read more

Franky's pizza.... if you know, you know! Nothing beats a slice (or two or three) from the To-Go window, late at night after a few too many drinks! I would seriously eat here once a week lol my mouth is watering just thinking about it :) read more

Came here to visit my cousins who go to school in the area. They had recommended this spot & thank goodness they did. This spot is great if you're looking for excellent service, a wonderful night to catch up with friends & family, & some phenomenal food & drink. This place is great if you have kids because it's on the louder side & if your kids are loud, no one's cares. But more importantly, they have a killer kid's menu. If you get the pizza, it's a HUGE slice. I was super impressed & very pleased as was my child who ate every bite. So good! Also it comes with ice cream at the end! If you come between 4-6pm during the week they have happy hour & the portions are large! Highly recommend the early bird special. It is $10 & you'll definitely be full. Pizza - amazing Mozzarella sticks - amazing Pasta - amazing Wine selection - amazing Meatballs - amazing Service - amazing They have outside seating as well with fire pits & it's covered. We will take advantage of that next time. They have a full bar & some mixed drinks are available for happy hour as well. Parking lot is small, but there is street parking. If in the area or thinking of visiting, definitely make this a go-to spot! read more

Cool old skool place - classic Italian food pretty good. Great prices great service read more

Hello, I have tried through every channel possible to get a hold of somebody there to be able to buy a gift card. Both your book a table and order takeout phone numbers do not work. They say that nobody is available to take my call and I have tried multiple times a day on four days in a row. I tried to buy the gift card online on a mobile device and on my laptop, trying four different credit cards and each time it says it can't process payment. My daughter is a student up there and likes your food. I was hoping to buy a gift card, but it is extremely difficult to patronize your business other than physically walking in the door. I do not live in Chico and need to figure out a way to make this happen. I'm hoping that with this review I will catch your attention to get ahold of somebody there. read more

Good service and ambiance ! Great menu choices, especially the pasta dishes and they also have pizza. Nice bar !

Have not been here since 2019, it was Great! We called for Reservations and they said no problem. We brought 2 people who have never been to Franky's. They were impressed on the Service, Food and Atmosphere. They had a special of Lobster with pasta and it was fabulous. So glad the night went Great! Can't wait to get back. read more

Friendly service and good food. Enjoyed the meal. The ravioli reminded me of dinner at my Nanna's house.

Your staff is always friendly and lots of fun! Menu selections are great and the pizza is the best in town! Franky's is clean and great location, lots of parking and great outdoor seating. read more

I've come by a few times during Happy Hour to meet friends & have drinks. Each and every time I have had a good experience and enjoyed my visit. If you want a local, home-town feel you should stop in. Nothing fancy, nothing over the top but they have good prices on drinks & food. Thank you guys! read more

Franky's - Scooter Prawns - Italian Near Me - Chico, California

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I ate there last week and the foot and service was excellent! The waitresses/Hostess where very cheerfully friendly and attentive, made me feel welcome guest! read more

I've been coming to this spot since I was in college 2005-2010 and now I make a point to come here every time I'm passing through. The pizza is amazing and so consistent, I'm also obsessed with their ranch dressing. If you don't have time to dine in you can get pizza by the slice at their walk up window. Yum!! read more

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Waitress wasn't that great. We had to ask for bread, ask about specials and had to ask twice for drink with dinner. Food was good.

The lasagna was pretty good with the house red. I was in the mood and it hit the spot.

This is our favorite Italian restaurant in Chico. We get takeout mostly. Spaghetti and meatballs are great. We order extra sauce as the spaghetti is a large amount. Salads are fresh. The Ziti with meat sauce was also delicious. Orders are always correct. read more

Fast service, good food, decent atmosphere. No complaints but also not overly impressed.