Lil' Frankie's
Italian Restaurant and Pizzeria$$$$
East Village, New York
"Spaghetti Limone and the eggplant as apetizer!! AMAZING"(23 Tips)
"Get the eggplant and lemon pasta!"(10 Tips)
"wrong with the baby meatballs"(5 Tips)
"Also if they have it (thurs-sun) the burrata is amazing."(11 Tips)
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Polina WeitzDecember 24, 2019Fun casual spot. Great pizza, for the thin crust lovers. Pasta portions are huge. Service is a bit slow.
Jonathan YehJune 16, 2012The lemon pasta is citrusy with beautiful cheese flavor and the beet ravioli's rich flavor and color can be served in any high-end Italian restaurant.
Ariane StenstedtNovember 17, 2022Amazing food and very authentic matchbox restaurant with small menu and elbow to elbow tables. Great experience!
Bastian BeyerApril 22, 2012Cool place which is bigger than you think. Food is really tasty, service is so nice. The spinach al forno was the best spinach I ever had
Noël PaaschMarch 24, 2013The burrata is unbelievable and the Tagliatelle Funghi is out of this world. The servers are great. One of the best spots in NYC.
David CaponeraAugust 30, 2018Food is delicious but it's completely unacceptable that in 2018 a restaurant in NY only accepts cash! And to make matters worse the cash machine inside charges you a 5 USD fee...never seen before!
stephanie scheperFebruary 24, 2012Unsure of the reason behind the rave reviews of this place; the ambiance and service was amazing but the food was severely lacking. got the antipasti, ravioli & margherita pizza - all sub-par.
Diana ZuletaAugust 16, 2013Amazing pizza. Came with a big group, it doesnt show but theres plenty of more room in the back! Good service.
John ClineJuly 18, 2015The roasted chicken is nothing short of fantastic. Ravioli is great if your in the mood for pasta- I'm Italian and here's where I always get my pizza!! Pasta is pretty good too, like anything else they make.
Jenny ParkNovember 9, 2010Brunch !!! Have the eggs polpetini & killer pancakes!! <~seriously good. Their rigatoni is excellent as well. Everything tastes fresh & simple. Their kalamata oil + Parmesan is not the cheap stuff.
Shawn EnigmaNovember 2, 2016Unfortunately did not get to try the food due to time constraints, but the ambiance and 5 dollar beers was awesome...will be back soon.
Russell HirschornOctober 3, 2015Simple, solid food at an excellent price. Tight but trendy next to east village radio.
MashableMay 1, 2014Order the roasted eggplant and get ready for a table-side preparation that brings you straight back to the old country.
Anna PlatisJanuary 17, 2011The Burrata is rediculously good. It's served in olive oil with fresh basil, and tomato slices that are toped with salt, pepper and aged balsamic. Absolute perfection!
JillianJanuary 31, 2017Awesome for a big brunch gang. Baked eggs with the cute little polpettine is your best plan of action.
CarlaOctober 11, 2014Polpettini & Eggs for brunch was fantastic... the desserts are also surprisingly excellent.
John HeardNovember 14, 2016The atmosphere was great and the prices were fair. However, it's supposed to have great pizza and I thought it was only average. Had great potential but needed tastier sauce and more toppings.
Yera HaJune 16, 2015Pretty good pizza-- nice chewy crust and good mozzarella. They send you to the dark, weird basement for takeout, though.
Daniel BenettiJanuary 3, 2012Rarely order chicken when I go out, except here, amazing dish. Added bonus: Comes with my favorite mashed potatoes in the city.
Really great pizzas with a nice chewy, woody crust. But I wouldn't venture too far on the menu; most of the other stuff I've had is overpriced, oversized and under par.
Christoph BornscheinMarch 5, 2017Amazing restaurant but "cash only"? We're in 2017 guys, credit cards are here to stay!
SonjaApril 16, 2015Delicious Italian food in this cute place! Quite a lot of vegan options to find!!
Lauren BastianApril 14, 2016Pasta limone is amazing! Can't go wrong with any of their pizzas either.
stacy faye hanJuly 4, 2010lil frankie's roast chicken and Uncle Joe's chicken is the best in the city. the pizza salame picante will satisfy any craving. add black olives and you'll be in heaven.
You simply must try the focaccino! Ricotta, truffle oil, and prosciutto on a focaccia crust!
ZenFoodsterAugust 7, 2011If you don't mind the attitudinal service, come to LES' lil' Frankie's for their affordable thin-crust pies & $15.95 entree+2 drinks.
Michelle AlexanderApril 30, 2015Ouvo Pizza special is so good: margarita pizza + prosciutto + an egg in the center.
Jade AtkinsOctober 30, 2017Black truffle pizza and spaghetti limone are unreal. Can't praise enough.
Nicole WilliamsApril 30, 2011Love this place - the pastas of the day are always amazing, the staff is oh-so-friendly and the music is a unexpected but great
Colin MurphyMay 2, 2012I had a love affair with the tagliolini pisselli (it was a special). You will not regret it.
Melon LNovember 4, 2018Crowded, loud, but I’m a 👵🏼 so 🤷🏻♀️ food is delicious though - must order both a pizza and a pasta.
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- Mon–Thu
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- Sat
- 10:30 AM–4:00 AM
- Sun
- 10:30 AM–2:00 AM
(212) 420-4900
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"Do not leave without trying the lemon pasta! Staff is really nice. Also, try brunch!"
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"Really can't go wrong with anything here. The bartenders are great and the food speaks for itself. Tie dye with garlic and a little crispy"
Ryan Sussan - 7.5
"You can order from the full dinner menu at the bar and sometimes get seated there a lot faster than for a table. Really delicious!"
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