Frankies 457 Spuntino
Italian Restaurant, Breakfast Spot, and Wine Bar$$$$
Carroll Gardens, Brooklyn
The experts at Eater and Gothamist recommend this place
"sage butter sauce and cavatelli pasta"(9 Tips)
"stunning, stunning, stunning octopus salad 🐙"(11 Tips)
"The sweet potato ravioli in Parmesan broth was fantastic."(9 Tips)
"Don't miss the house red and the mushroom gnocchi"(6 Tips)
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EaterJanuary 11, 2012The cavatelli pasta alone is worth the trip to Carroll Gardens, but, then, so is the rest of the food & scene here, which is quintessentially Aging Hipster in the best possible way. [Eater 38 Member]
I would gladly take a bubble bath in their sage butter cavatelli. One of my favorite dishes in all of NYC.
A perfect spot for a date. When the weather is warm, there is a lovely garden that you can eat in out back. Don't know which wine to order? Try a carafe of the house red.
Cole KennedyAugust 17, 2018Oh, mama. It’s so good. The cavatelli with hot sausage and browned sage butter is stupid good. The escarole and cavatelli soup is stupid good. The meatballs! I could go on. It’s all just so, so good.
Alice EunjinAugust 13, 2015One of the best Italian restaurants I've ever been to. Fresh and delicious- all ingredients made in house. Try the cavatelli with sausage and pappardelle with braised rabbit!
Everything from the food and cocktails to the staff was perfect. Even the music selection. I dreamed about the cavatelli after eating it. Also, don’t skip the octopus salad.
AshleySeptember 28, 2015Beautiful outdoor space in the back and awesome food. Gnocchi was delicious. Great wine selection by the bottle or glass. $5 olives that were assorted red and green!
Jess NaldoMarch 2, 2015Homemade cavatelli is the freshest around and the BLT is genuine goodness. Doesn't knock you off your socks but the warm ambiance and the quality in ingredients and service should send you right back.
Alexis KastrenakesDecember 16, 2013I rarely eat meat, but the cavatelli with sausage was out of this world. Four weeks after my visit, I'm still dreaming of that pasta. Great restaurant, vibe, and service.
The octopus salad and the cavatelli were ridiculously good - I can't wait to go back and have them again (but also can't wait to try everything else). Excellent cocktails and service too!
Elevine BergeSeptember 4, 2014The garden is magical! Paired with the octopus salad and any homemade pasta - perfetto!
EvieNovember 26, 2013If you're going to get crostini, go for the mushroom and truffle oil. The cavatelli is amazing, as are the meatballs. Beet and avocado salad is amazingly fresh as well.
Julie SosciaJanuary 13, 2019Wonderful Italian Restaurant. You can't go wrong with any of the pasta dishes! Their meatballs have garlic and raisins - personally I loved them, but if you don't like raisins opt for something else.
LaDawn Penigar-MitchellMay 31, 2022The appetizers are fantastic but I was disappointed with the famous cavatelli. I’d either order another pasta entree or visit the wine bar next door for cozier, more intimate vibes!
A neighborhood treasure - Get a few salads and a couple of mains. The cavatelli pasta is the best dish on the menu. Also if the weather is good, try and sit in the awesome back garden.
EvanAugust 28, 2013Order a glorious and generous combination of cheese, charcuterie, and vegetable antipasti and you have yourself a feast. A timeless Carroll Gardens hit, this place.
Amnon BNovember 30, 2013I had the black Ink pasta with sea food lightly spicy and absolutely delicious .my group of nine all truly enjoy themselves and swore to come back very soon .
SanjyotOctober 3, 2013Perfect for date nights. Sweet potato ravioli is out of this universe. The buttery-sage sauce is innovation! Drinks are on the money! Long waits-worth it. Wine is delish! Spaghetti meatballs are wowza
marta MorrisonDecember 22, 2014The sausage, pepper, onion on polenta is fantastic! I recommend it to anyone who enjoys a sophisticated looking, but simple tasting meal. Really good!
Alex RavenelMarch 12, 2015Just about everything is excellent here--the only problem is that it's so hard to get in. Lovely backyard as well, unfortunately it's just about always booked up for special events.
HolidayMarch 6, 2016Pleased as punch over my dinner. Had meatballs, sweet potato ravioli and a side of sunchokes. Even a glass of the house red was tops. I'm looking forward to trying everything on the menu.
Stina P.October 3, 2015cremini mushroom/truffle oil and ricotta/speck crostinis, escargot salad, and meatballs are the best. I'm sure everything is good though. oh and the mezcal - order it 🙏🏻- JenKuduSeptember 25, 2013Pumpkin ravioli with sage butter sauce and cavatelli pasta are delicious! But the standout was the dessert.... plum something with a marscapone topping. It was like eating Christmas on a spoon.
Michael JosephFebruary 8, 2014Food was really good never tasted pasta so fresh and I recommend the seating in the second part of the restaurant out back very romantic definitely will be back to this spot
Marianna FierroOctober 20, 2017Go with a group of people and order all the vegetable antipasti. The octopus salad is also always on point!
Don't miss the cavatelli dish. Pair it with the octopus or fennel and parsley salad and you have yourself an awesome dinner. If you find yourself here for brunch, go with the BLT or go splitty splitty
My favorite restaurant in the neighborhood. Cavatelli pasta is a must. All others are good too! Fennel salad. Beets. Creme brûlée. Sit in the back if it is nice out!- Julie SosciaAugust 2, 2018You can't go wrong with the gnocchi and pasta options! Also try the popular meatballs.
- Fodor's TravelSeptember 9, 2015What hasn't changed in a decade-plus is the small but well-conceived menu of shareable salads, handmade pastas, and crusty sandwiches that ask to be split and shared. Read more
Stan BashmashnikovNovember 14, 2014Truly a hidden Italian gem in Carroll Gardens. Try the Octopus Salad to start. Duck Lasagna for main. Tiramisu to close out a fantastic meal.
LukeAugust 11, 2019They take reservations now, so you can get your cavatelli fix on a regular schedule. Definitely still a menu worth exploring
CITY GRITAugust 9, 2014The three or four-course prix-fixe –served family style - is a great deal! Also the BLT – served at Lunch only – is a sure fire hangover cure!
Order this exactly: Carafe of the house red wine is good - and cheap! Robiola and Taleggio cheese as an appetizer. Cavatelli with sausage and sage butter for an entree. mmmmmmmm
Alia Ormut-FleishmanAugust 5, 2016Best meatballs, yummy gnocchi and overall delicious classic Italian fare. Also, the cutest #adultbrooklyn vibes are here, for the record.
Consistently delicious Italian in the heart of Carroll Gardens. Brooklyn vibe, cavatelli, meatballs, good wine, garden - can't go wrong.
Maria VazquezMay 27, 2016Food, sp. meatballs were amazing! I went for a wedding celebration. The staff made sure we always had a drink in hand! Great experience :)
A meal at Frankie's can never go wrong. Apps: octopus, avocado and beets, and two crostini. Entree: Cavatelli for the win.
Kappie FarringtonFebruary 15, 2016There is a lovely room outback that is quieter and more intimate. Try to get seated here.
Hanna April 12, 2011Dinner was awesome - the house-made Linguine with breadcrumbs + the creme brulee dessert especially. Super nice garden in the back for nice days, and wasn't too crowded when we got there early on a- Edwina McGregorMarch 9, 2020The sweet potato ravioli in Parmesan broth was fantastic. As is the orange wine!
Jennifer YuMay 17, 2021It’s true what everyone says: the cavatelli is where it’s at. Also, get the meatballs.
RobynOctober 12, 2013Consistently a lovely dining experience. Skip the peppardelle with lamb and go for the cavatelli. The sandwiches are really nice too! Good service.- SanjyotJanuary 5, 2014Get the St. Laurent cocktail. Sweet potato and sage ravioli is light and floats in a parm broth that's HEA-VENNN!!!! Great date place.
Daniel BouludJuly 30, 2014Lots of fun and good Italian food. It’s not a steakhouse but they do a very good slow-roasted rib-eye.
Esther ShamieJanuary 28, 2014Solid spot! Great drinks. Brussel sprout salad was delicious as was the gnocchi. Loved the vibe of the place too! Definitely returning
Kathryn DAugust 18, 2017Delectable pastas in a lovely outdoor setting. Most options can be made vegetarian but not all translate as well.
AerieMarch 9, 2012Amazing food. Local, seasonal menu that changes often enough to keep neighbors coming back. Don't miss the meatball parmigiana sandwich on Grandaisy Rosemary Bread.
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Frankies 457 Spuntino
457 Court St (btwn 4th Pl & Luquer St)
Brooklyn, NY 11231
United States
Brooklyn, NY 11231
United States
Closed until 11:00 AM (Show more)
- Mon–Thu, Sun
- 11:00 AM–11:00 PM
- Fri–Sat
- 11:00 AM–Midnight
(718) 403-0033
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