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Frankies - Frankie's Since 1988, Tinley Park, IL

Frankie's Since 1988

4.8
4.8
3695 Reviews
$30 and under
Italian

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2 people
19:00
Booked 35 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 3,695 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Southwest Suburbs

    Best Overall

  • Southwest Suburbs

    Best Food

  • Southwest Suburbs

    Best Service

  • Southwest Suburbs

    Best Ambience

  • Southwest Suburbs

    Best Value

  • Southwest Suburbs

    Innovative

  • Southwest Suburbs

    Neighbourhood gem

  • Southwest Suburbs

    Great for fine wines

  • Southwest Suburbs

    Great for outdoor dining

  • Southwest Suburbs

    Good for special occasions

  • Southwest Suburbs

    Lively

  • Southwest Suburbs

    Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Frankie's Since 1988 consistently delivers an outstanding dining experience. Guests rave about the "amazing food" and "super friendly staff," creating a welcoming atmosphere. The new outdoor patio is a hit, offering a "spacious and secluded" dining space. Perfect for special occasions or casual dinners, Frankie's feels like dining with family.

3,695 Reviews
  1. Becky

    Chicago

    7 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Absolutely fabulous! Christmas decor looked amazing!!

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  2. teamtumas

    Chicago

    19 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    19 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food was Amazing and staff was exceptional. Christmas decorations were beautiful inside and out.

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  3. Joseph

    Chicago

    23 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    23 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I have been to Frankie's many times and every one of those visits have been an absolute delight. From the extraordinary menu, to the fun wait staff, and food presentation, you just can't beat this place. The food is hot, the quality is high, and the vibe is all good. Frankie's hospitality is second to none. I love this place.

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  4. BJM1955

    Chicago

    23 reviews

    5.0

    23 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food was excellent. Grilled Octopus was outstanding. The server was attentive and very pleasant. Will be back to try everything on the menu Highly Recommnd

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  5. Chris

    Chicago

    12 reviews

    4.0

    12 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Haven’t been here in awhile. The service was very good but I can’t say the same for the food. It wasn’t bad but it wasn’t as good as it used to be. As for value, it was what I expected for dining out nowadays. I will probably go back but not right away. It’s nice to go out to eat but with today’s prices it has to be an occasional outing.

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  6. Jennifer

    Grand Rapids

    5 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Wonderful night out celebrating our daughter’s 18th birthday. Food was amazing, service was excellent as usual! Cannot go wrong with dining at Frankie’s!

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  7. Anne

    Los Angeles

    4 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on 15 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Fabulous restaurant. The service is outstanding.

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  8. Christie

    Chicago

    9 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on 14 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We have been going here for 10 years and it is by far our favorite Italian restaurant in the area. We have celebrated countless birthdays, anniversaries and holidays here- it feels like home. Not only does the food and atmosphere make you feel like home but Frankie, Angela and the entire staff are like family. I can’t think of another restaurant where they take the time to get to know the people that walk into the door. They are the hardest working people I know and we are honored to call them friends now after simply looking for a good plate of pasta 10 years ago! Thank you for all that you do to bring light and love and the most amazing Italian food to the southwest suburbs of Chicago!

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  9. Amanda

    San Francisco

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 14 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food is fabulous, service was super quick and great. My only feedback was the music was kind of loud when we first got there and there wasn’t many guests there yet. They eventually turned it down as the restaurant filled up but not a huge deal.

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  10. Cole

    Chicago

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 14 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Frankies was an excellent dining experience. Service was friendly and attentive. Food was spectacular. We found a new favorite restaurant.

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Frankie's Since 1988 is rated 4.8 stars by 3695 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
19:00
Booked 35 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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