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Frankie's Since 1988

4.9
4.9
3726 Reviews
$30 and under
Italian
A photo of Frankie's Since 1988 restaurant

Frankie's Since 1988

4.9
$30 and under
Italian
Tinley Park

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2 people
19:00
Booked 28 times today
  • Good for special occasions
  • Neighbourhood gem
  • Great for outdoor dining
The Santoro Family has been in the food service industry since 1988. We renovated AND re-branded almost one year ago in May of 2023. We created a NEW CONCEPT we call MODERN CASUAL CHIC...The new name is Frankie's Since 1988 as an ode to our original restaurant on the Southside of Chicago.

No longer a fine dining white tablecloth restaurant. Our new vibe is energetic music, vibrant craft cocktails homemade pastas, authentic Southern Italian style pizzas (from our new Marra Forni oven) and most popular dishes, such as Ciambotta (sausage & peppers), meatballs, Alaskan wild king salmon, Chicken "limone" with a lemon butter & capers sauce amongst others.

Our updated menu is a combination of old classics from the past 15 years in Tinley Park and new items with the same wonderful service guests have come to know and love from Frankie's.

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Italian
  • Hours of Operation
    Tue–Thu 16:30–21:00 Fri, Sat 16:30–22:00
  • Phone number
    (708) 226-6996
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Catering
    For Off Site Catering Events, Please Visit WWW.FRANKIESSINCE1988.COM For Menu And Information
  • Private party facilities
    We no longer offer group dining or private events as of 2022.
  • Area
    Tinley Park
  • Cross Street
    171st Street and 94th Ave
  • Parking details
    Public Lot
  • Entertainment
    Live Music With Blake Alexander on Friday, February 10th at 6:30pm
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 3,726 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.9
4.9 based on recent ratings
  • 4.9Food
  • 4.9Service
  • 4.8Ambience
  • 4.7Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Chicago / Illinois

    Italian

  • Southwest Suburbs

    Best Overall

  • Southwest Suburbs

    Best Food

  • Southwest Suburbs

    Best Service

  • Southwest Suburbs

    Best Ambience

  • Southwest Suburbs

    Best Value

  • Southwest Suburbs

    Child-friendly

  • Southwest Suburbs

    Innovative

  • Southwest Suburbs

    Neighbourhood gem

  • Southwest Suburbs

    Great for fine wines

  • Southwest Suburbs

    Great for outdoor dining

  • Southwest Suburbs

    Lively

  • Southwest Suburbs

    Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Frankie's Since 1988 is a beloved Italian restaurant known for its "amazing food" and "super friendly staff." Guests rave about the homemade dishes, especially the gnocchi with vodka sauce and grilled octopus. The newly remodeled patio offers a "fabulous" dining experience, and Frankie himself makes everyone feel "like family."

3,726 Reviews
  1. Daniel

    Chicago

    13 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    13 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Neighborhood gem, food is always good, great staff and the host is the best!

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  2. Debbie Berg

    Chicago

    6 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I was celebrating my birthday and we had a beautiful evening. From the drinks, dinner and surprise dessert…everything was fabulous. Thank you to Frankie for great service and Jade, our waitress. She went above and beyond to make our evening special.

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  3. Richard

    Chicago

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food was very good. Our waitress Melissa was excellent. Frankies' is one of my favorites for dining out.

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  4. BRIDGET

    Chicago

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    First time dining @ Frankie’s and they did not disappoint!! Being an ex server myself, service is extremely important to my dining experience and Frankie’s is top notch!! Someone is always there to clear your empty plates. If your server is unavailable, someone else brings out your food. Excellent excellent service!! And the food…. Omg!!! Started with the Parmesan fries delish!! Had Pappardelle with the braised ribs… it comes with rigatoni but subed Pappardelle. Hubby had Chicken Parm which server suggested to sub vodka sauce… omggggg!!! The owner was right there in the midst of everything…not as a sarge watching his restaurant with an evil eye, but as an owner who has a love for his business and gets right in there working alongside his employees! If I was still serving, I’d have loved to work here! We will definitely be back! Thank you for making my birthday so special!

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  5. Ellen

    Chicago

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We haven’t been there in a few years, it was very small then because they had a private room for parties, now after they remodeled it looks fabulous, food and service was exceptional, will definitely tell others and go back.

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  6. Gina

    Chicago

    2 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Our favorite place to eat on the southside. Best atmosphere and vibe! Food is delish!!

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  7. Bonnie

    Chicago

    5 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Frankie's is our favorite restaurant--never failing to deliver the best food and service! As usual, our server Travis was so very pleasant and attentive.

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  8. Donna

    Chicago

    33 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    33 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Amazing as always! Food and drinks were top notch. Desserts were delicious as well!

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  9. Kim

    Chicago

    69 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    69 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Frankie's is always fantastic and has been a favorite of our families for years!! Food was amazing, delicious drinks and beautifully decorated for Christmas! Jade our server was awesome! Frankie and his whole staff is the best!!♥️

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  10. Teresa

    Chicago

    10 reviews

    5.0

    10 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    It was our anniversary last night and the staff were so lovely and thoughtful in making sure our evening was just perfect. We have celebrated special moments at Frankie’s before and will continue to do so in the future.

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Frankie's Since 1988 is rated 4.9 stars by 3726 OpenTable diners.

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A photo of Frankie's Since 1988 restaurant

Frankie's Since 1988

4.9
$30 and under
Italian
Tinley Park

Make a booking

2 people
19:00
Booked 28 times today
Google Map for Frankie's Since 1988

9501 West 171st Street, Tinley Park, IL 60487

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    171st Street and 94th Ave
  • Area
    Tinley Park
  • Hours of Operation
    Tue–Thu 16:30–21:00 Fri, Sat 16:30–22:00
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Italian
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Parking details
    Public Lot
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Entertainment
    Live Music With Blake Alexander on Friday, February 10th at 6:30pm
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Phone number
    (708) 226-6996
  • Catering
    For Off Site Catering Events, Please Visit WWW.FRANKIESSINCE1988.COM For Menu And Information
  • Private party facilities
    We no longer offer group dining or private events as of 2022.
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