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

Frankie's Since 1988

4.9 (3916)
$30 and under
Italian
9501 West 171st Street, Tinley Park, IL 60487

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2 people
19:00
animated flamesBooked 30 times today
Experiences are available.

About this restaurant

  • Neighbourhood gem
  • Good for special occasions
  • Great for creative cocktails
The Santoro Family has been in the food service industry since 1988. Our Tinley Park location was renovated AND re-branded in May of 2023. We created a new MODERN CHIC vibe...The new name "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 concept more energetic music, vibrant craft cocktails & mocktails along with the same homemade pastas and signature dishes, such as Ciambotta (sausage & peppers), meatballs, Chicken "limone" with a lemon butter & capers sauce amongst others that have been loved throughout the years from Frankie's. We also added authentic southern Italian style pizzas from our Marra Forni oven in the dining room.

Our updated menu is a combination of old classics from the past 16 years in Tinley Park and new items with the same wonderful service guests have come to know and love from Frankie's.

Dining areas

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
  • 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

Experiences

  • LADIES NIGHT SUMMER DINNER PARTY SERIES #1

    US$115.00 per person

    Prepaid

    19 Jun 2025 only
    18:00
    LET US TRANSPORT YOU TO THE "STREETS OF ITALY" FOR A SUMMER DINNER PARTY WITH LIVELY ITALIAN MUSIC, FABULOUS TABLESCAPING & COOKING DEMONSTRATION BY CHEF GAETANO CALANDRINI. CHEF WILL BE TEACHING HIS AUTHENTIC BASIL PESTO & TOMATO BASIL SAUCE RECIPES...AND HOMEMADE FETTUCINE. PERFECT FOR YOUR SUMMER ENTERTAINING AT HOME! 6:00PM START WITH A SUMMER ITALIAN SPRITZER & ANTIPASTO 6:30PM CHEF CALANDRINI WILL BEGIN HIS PASTA AND SAUCES PRESENTATION AS YOU ENJOY EACH COURSE DURING THIS TIME WITH A GLASS OF ITALIAN PINOT GRIGIO (FEEL FREE TO TAKE NOTES ON YOUR RECIPE CARD OR JUST ENJOY THE NIGHT WITH YOUR GIRLFRIENDS EATING & DRINKING) CHEF CALANDRINI WILL FOLLOW WITH TEACHING THE DESSERT COURSE OF ALMOND PANNA COTTA WITH CARAMELIZED ORANGE PEELS END THE EXPERIENCE WITH A SHOT OF FRANKIE'S SIGNATURE CHILLED LIMONCELLO! **NO MENU ITEMS OR DRINKS CAN BE SUBSITUTED/CHANGED. CASH BAR IS AVAILABLE WITH SERVER FOR ADDITIONAL BEVERAGES. **WEATHER PERMITTING THE EVENT WILL BE HELD ON OUR OUTDOOR PATIO $115.00 per guest includes server gratuity, chef table fee, 1 spritzer, 1 antipasto serving, 1 glass of pinot grigio, 1 tasting course of each pasta, panna cotta dessert & 1 shot of limoncello
    LADIES NIGHT SUMMER DINNER PARTY SERIES #1 photo
  • LADIES NIGHT SUMMER DINNER PARTY SERIES #2

    US$115.00 per person

    Prepaid

    26 Jun 2025 only
    18:00
    LET US TRANSPORT YOU TO THE "STREETS OF ITALY" FOR A SUMMER DINNER PARTY WITH LIVELY ITALIAN MUSIC, FABULOUS TABLESCAPING & COOKING DEMONSTRATION BY CHEF GAETANO CALANDRINI. CHEF WILL BE TEACHING HIS AUTHENTIC BASIL PESTO & TOMATO BASIL SAUCE RECIPES...AND HOMEMADE FETTUCINE. PERFECT FOR YOUR SUMMER ENTERTAINING AT HOME! 6:00PM START WITH A SUMMER ITALIAN SPRITZER & ANTIPASTO 6:30PM CHEF CALANDRINI WILL BEGIN HIS PASTA AND SAUCES PRESENTATION AS YOU ENJOY EACH COURSE DURING THIS TIME WITH A GLASS OF ITALIAN PINOT GRIGIO (FEEL FREE TO TAKE NOTES ON YOUR RECIPE CARD OR JUST ENJOY THE NIGHT WITH YOUR GIRLFRIENDS EATING & DRINKING) CHEF CALANDRINI WILL FOLLOW WITH TEACHING THE DESSERT COURSE OF ALMOND PANNA COTTA WITH CARAMELIZED ORANGE PEELS END THE EXPERIENCE WITH A SHOT OF FRANKIE'S SIGNATURE CHILLED LIMONCELLO! **NO MENU ITEMS OR DRINKS CAN BE SUBSITUTED/CHANGED. CASH BAR IS AVAILABLE WITH SERVER FOR ADDITIONAL BEVERAGES. **WEATHER PERMITTING THE EVENT WILL BE HELD ON OUR OUTDOOR PATIO $115.00 per guest includes server gratuity, chef table fee, 1 spritzer, 1 antipasto serving, 1 glass of pinot grigio, 1 tasting course of each pasta, panna cotta dessert & 1 shot of limoncello
    LADIES NIGHT SUMMER DINNER PARTY SERIES #2 photo

What 3,916 people are saying

Frankie's Since 1988 reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

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
  • 4.9Ambience
  • 4.8Value

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

    Healthy

  • Southwest Suburbs

    Hot spot

  • Southwest Suburbs

    Neighbourhood gem

  • Southwest Suburbs

    Great for fine wines

  • Southwest Suburbs

    Great for outdoor dining

  • Southwest Suburbs

    Romantic

  • Southwest Suburbs

    Good for special occasions

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Frankie's Since 1988 offers an exceptional dining experience with "outstanding food," "incredible service," and a "warm atmosphere." The menu features delicious Italian dishes, including standout pizzas and creative cocktails. Guests rave about the "friendly and attentive staff," and the owner, Frankie, who ensures everyone feels like family. Highly recommended for special occasions or a casual meal.
3,916 Reviews
  1. David

    Chicago / Illinois1 review

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Always good food and service. Just a great place to dine.

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  2. Richard

    Nashville18 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Excellent food and service. Well staffed and friendly. Large bar that you can also eat at.

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  3. Roland

    Chicago / Illinois3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    As always, great service and excellent food! A wonderful dining experience!!

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  4. Chari VIP

    Chicago / Illinois33 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Wonderful experience this time! The waiter we had was amazing ! received very pampered care ! Frankie the owner, checked on us several times to make sure everything was OK. It was for my birthday and I got a special surprise dessert with a candle.! the gnocchi marinara pasta is to die for! Wonderful restaurant and will come back

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  5. Don VIP

    Chicago / Illinois130 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Pizza, rigatoni vodka, and salmon were all excellent. Space needs more material to absorb sound - very loud. Initially tried to seat us in a corner waaay in the back - this was a table that should have come with a discount to sit at it. Fortunately they accommodated our request for a different table.

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  6. Linda VIP

    Chicago / Illinois19 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great food, great atmosphere! You can't go wrong. A hidden gem!

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  7. Ellen VIP

    Chicago / Illinois3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We made reservations for our anniversary dinner and we were not disappointed. The food was amazing. The vodka sauce was delicious. We will be back again.

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  8. Veronica VIP

    Chicago / Illinois2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I absolutely love Frankie’s! The food, staff, drinks, ambiance!

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  9. Tommy

    Chicago / Illinois1 review

    5.0

    Dined on 1 June 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We love this place! The food and drinks were great. Best pizza in the area! Can’t wait to go back for more!!!

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  10. Rob

    Chicago / Illinois4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 1 June 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Great dining experience. Food was great. Prices average, portion size perfect

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Frankie's Since 1988 is rated 4.9 stars by 3916 OpenTable diners.

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  4. Southwest Suburbs
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Make a booking

2 people
19:00
animated flamesBooked 30 times today
Experiences are available.
Google Map for Frankie's Since 1988

9501 West 171st Street, Tinley Park, IL 60487

Dining areas

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
  • 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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