Frank Restaurant
Italian Restaurant$$$$
East Village, New York
"Everything you've heard about the Rigatoni al Ragu is true."(14 Tips)
"Try their burrata appetizer and ask about the specials of the day."(21 Tips)
"Pappardelle lamb ragu is out of this world."(9 Tips)
"Try some of the best cheap, homemade pasta in the East Village here."(5 Tips)
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EArchitectApril 10, 2016If your dinner party gets placed at the a huge communal wooden table right next to the bar, sit on the side facing the wall because you'll get trapped against the wall on the other side.
Sit at the open kitchen bar and have some wine with dinner and grappa with dessert. Special pastas such as pappardelle worth it every time. Reliable tagliata toscana. Friendly.
EvanApril 25, 2013Old school East Village institution and perfect date might spot. Sit at the counter by the open kitchen with a glass of wine, someone you like a lot, and an enormous plate of pasta.
Aaron GyapongApril 6, 2023Had the spaghetti and meatballs “Wednesday special” It was pure, authentic Italian, spaghetti and meatballs, my first time, and it was amazing! My wife had the grandma’s meat sauce. 🤌🏾🫡
Rory ParnessJune 25, 2015Make sure you check out the specials board (back wall) before you order or you'll miss out on some good dishes. Also, cash only.
Audrey TolbertFebruary 12, 2016Do you have cash on you? It so, come here and pray the rabbit pappardelle is a special. If not, take out cash, come here and pray the rabbit pappardelle is a special.
Elizabeth BursteinMarch 13, 2022Enjoyed: montepulciano, gnocci, ravioli, garlic bread, and mozarrella. 4 cheese ravioli was the best 🥰
Elyse EstradaOctober 1, 2013Polpettone is amazing! Be careful of the rigatoni because the "meat sauce" I giant chunks of meat so it's incredibly delicious but super filling. Not the best splitty split.
Tara DeVincenzoJanuary 17, 2016without writing a full love letter to my black linguine calamari (wowowow), I suggest the generously spread liver pate on fresh crostini. mind-blowingly delicious
Leslie TengMarch 6, 2016Baked eggs pomodoro are savory and delicious; comes with toast good for soaking up the tomato sauce. French toast is amazing: firm and fluffy, filled with jam, comes with lots of fruit.
Raymond KJanuary 28, 2015Exposed brick and old school jams. Great place to grab a bite with a friend or casual date. No frills Italian cuisine that's completely unapologetic about its simple and fresh ingredients.
Joe StabbJanuary 9, 2019Ink squid spaghetti with calamari in a tomato based sauce! Perfecto!! Bellissimo!!!
Clay NielsenNovember 29, 2014Very authentic and affordable Italian. Specials change daily. Hands down one of the best wine lists in the city. Sit facing the kitchen if you want some entertainment.
Sirus OrndoffMarch 20, 2017Cash only. Classic Italian American specialties. Mostly Italian wine list separated by growing region. Reservations can be sat anywhere, bar, kitchen, table and communal table.
Lee HoffmanAugust 14, 2021Best Caesar salad and bruschetta ever (add salt to the bruschetta)? Chicken parm, rigatoni excellent!
AngelaFebruary 13, 2015Cozy atmosphere, great food, and the bartender pours a generous glass. The Burrata is pictured below. Need I say more?
Caroline DengJuly 16, 2016This is where the Meatball Shop gets its meatballs, so you know they'll be good. Rigatoni al Ragu is solid.
Gunnar AasenNovember 30, 2014Understated Italian joint with delicious food and reasonable prices. When in season, the truffle pasta is a solid value for truffle lovers. Cash only.
- Escott HayashidiazDecember 9, 2016Not as cheap as it used to be but still a good place for a solid NY Italian meal. Try their burrata appetizer and ask about the specials of the day.
Yuri CataniaApril 28, 2013Believe me The Chef is very PRO and much better of many Italian restaurant in Italy. The pasta is very "Al Dente" . Amazing experience also for Italian lovers.
Jane KatzAugust 4, 2015the day I came the burrata was very almost frozen, firm, and unappetizing, not worth $23- get bruschetta, sicilian salad, rigatoni and spaghetti with broccoli! fava puree is good too
AdrienOctober 28, 2015Rigatoni al Ragu with your parents. Rigatoni al Ragu with your date. Rigatoni al Ragu alone. Only the quantity of wine will potentially vary
ShaliniMarch 16, 2013I love a place where the daily menu is longer than their standing menu. And an even bigger wine list.
refinery29August 3, 2014Frank's handmade ravioli is everything. If you're not too full afterward, we also recommend finishing the meal with homemade tiramisu. Read more
Tonya Pet PhotographyJune 28, 2011Teeny-weeny Italian restaurant in the East Village that serves some of the best Italian food around. And, you can bring Fido with you. Get there early, or you'll be waiting. No reservations.
Sam WinnickMay 6, 2015Great neighborhood spot, fun ambiance. Outdoor seating, everything is very very good.
EvieAugust 24, 2014Good cheap wine, amazing pasta dishes, and flavorful entrees. Get the rigatoni al ragu, seared salmon, or chicken.
HolidayApril 11, 2018Gnocchi in tomato sauce is perfection pairs swimmingly Chianti. Cash only is brutal and needs to end.
KassAugust 18, 2014their homemade gnocchi and their fresh mozzarella were so good that I'm still dreaming about them. SO. GOOD.
RCMarch 17, 2015Wonderful cozy place! Sit at the kitchen bar and watch the fury. Fantastic homemade pastas!
Has been our go-to Italian spot since MAX closed. The Rigatoni al Ragu is the real deal.
Natasha MoriniMarch 10, 2015Good good. Similar menu to lil' Frankie's and the space is a lot smaller. The staff is very nice- DoubleDeuceSeptember 14, 2016Fantastic food. Tight squeeze and totally worth it. Great menu. Cash only, be prepared.
Mike DudasMarch 23, 2016Burrata to die for, the best kale Caesar in America and world class homemade pasta.
Brian StraussJuly 18, 2016An all time NYC fav! Don't miss the rigatoni, mussels, or the black spaghetti.
The Local East VillageAugust 14, 2011James Traub writes, "Frank’s serves serious food in a self-consciously non-serious setting, which is to say that is very Lower East Side." Take note: "Frank seems to have a gift for ravioli." Read more
Frank is without a doubt the best Italian food this side of Il Mulino, try anything and it's great, no wonder everybody goes there, better than a downtown RAO's...Don't waste your time anywhere else..
M SilbersteinApril 12, 2012Busy, busy. Good luck getting in on a Friday night. Try anyway. Wonderful, perfectly done pasta. Fast service. (3 of 4 petals via Fondu) Read more
Ashley SpearsNovember 2, 2017The pasta in olive oil was amazing and I would eat here every day if I could
ᴡ ElliotNovember 3, 2015I had heard rave reviews, but the food was pretty standard. The beet salad is fresh as can be, the sandwiches look good. Eggs Benedict was nothing special. Loved the old-school music.
AmateurConciergeMarch 22, 2015Trusty neighborhood staple. Like eating at an Italian grandmas house. The first place I ever had burrata in like 1980 yo
Nicolette RomeroSeptember 27, 2014Great spot to sit outside and people watch. Try one of the many pastas! Super affordable.
Jay WeintraubMay 28, 2012If you see burrata on the menu, don't ask the price or be shocked by the $23 addition to the bill. Just order and enjoy what every caprese aspires to be.
Leah SheaJanuary 11, 2014Food to kill for. The burrata mozzarella is life-changing. Top music choices on the spin!
Andy RosenbergOctober 9, 2014First time here? Try the Rigatoni al Ragu. Simple, refined and oh so delicious.
Rebecca PlaineJuly 27, 2015The gnocchi is 👌🏼. Don't come on too hot a night though, the inside gets warm because of the kitchen.
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(212) 420-0202
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