Frank Restaurant

If your dinner party gets placed at the a huge communal wooden table right next to the bar , sit on the side facing the wall because you'll get trapped against the wall on the other side.

Sit at the open kitchen bar and have some wine with dinner and grappa with dessert . Special pastas such as pappardelle worth it every time. Reliable tagliata toscana. Friendly .

Old school East Village institution and perfect date might spot. Sit at the counter by the open kitchen with a glass of wine , someone you like a lot, and an enormous plate of pasta .

Had the spaghetti and meatballs “Wednesday special” It was pure, authentic Italian , spaghetti and meatballs , my first time, and it was amazing! My wife had the grandma’s meat sauce. ????????????

without writing a full love letter to my black linguine calamari (wowowow), I suggest the generously spread liver pate on fresh crostini . mind-blowingly delicious

Make sure you check out the specials board (back wall) before you order or you'll miss out on some good dishes. Also, cash only .

Enjoyed: montepulciano, gnocci , ravioli , garlic bread , and mozarrella. 4 cheese ravioli was the best ????

Do you have cash on you? It so, come here and pray the rabbit pappardelle is a special. If not, take out cash, come here and pray the rabbit pappardelle is a special.

Baked eggs pomodoro are savory and delicious; comes with toast good for soaking up the tomato sauce . French toast is amazing: firm and fluffy, filled with jam , comes with lots of fruit .

Exposed brick and old school jams . Great place to grab a bite with a friend or casual date. No frills Italian cuisine that's completely unapologetic about its simple and fresh ingredients .

Polpettone is amazing! Be careful of the rigatoni because the "meat sauce" I giant chunks of meat so it's incredibly delicious but super filling. Not the best splitty split.

Very authentic and affordable Italian. Specials change daily. Hands down one of the best wine lists in the city . Sit facing the kitchen if you want some entertainment.

Ink squid spaghetti with calamari in a tomato based sauce! Perfecto!! Bellissimo!!!

Best Caesar salad and bruschetta ever (add salt to the bruschetta )? Chicken parm , rigatoni excellent!

Cash only . Classic Italian American specialties. Mostly Italian wine list separated by growing region. Reservations can be sat anywhere, bar , kitchen, table and communal table .

Understated Italian joint with delicious food and reasonable prices. When in season, the truffle pasta is a solid value for truffle lovers. Cash only .

This is where the Meatball Shop gets its meatballs , so you know they'll be good. Rigatoni al Ragu is solid.

the day I came the burrata was very almost frozen, firm, and unappetizing, not worth $23- get bruschetta , sicilian salad , rigatoni and spaghetti with broccoli ! fava puree is good too

Believe me The Chef is very PRO and much better of many Italian restaurant in Italy. The pasta is very "Al Dente " . Amazing experience also for Italian lovers.

Cozy atmosphere , great food, and the bartender pours a generous glass. The Burrata is pictured below. Need I say more?

Check the chalk board for the expanded menu! The gnocchi a must have.

Not as cheap as it used to be but still a good place for a solid NY Italian meal . Try their burrata appetizer and ask about the specials of the day.

You just should go :) Amazing cute cosy spot with delishhh pasta

Great neighborhood spot , fun ambiance. Outdoor seating , everything is very very good.

I love a place where the daily menu is longer than their standing menu. And an even bigger wine list .

Rigatoni al Ragu with your parents. Rigatoni al Ragu with your date. Rigatoni al Ragu alone. Only the quantity of wine will potentially vary

Trusty neighborhood staple. Like eating at an Italian grandmas house. The first place I ever had burrata in like 1980 yo

Frank's handmade ravioli is everything. If you're not too full afterward, we also recommend finishing the meal with homemade tiramisu . Read more

Teeny-weeny Italian restaurant in the East Village that serves some of the best Italian food around. And, you can bring Fido with you. Get there early, or you'll be waiting. No reservations .

Good cheap wine , amazing pasta dishes, and flavorful entrees. Get the rigatoni al ragu , seared salmon , or chicken .

Burrata to die for, the best kale Caesar in America and world class homemade pasta .

The pasta in olive oil was amazing and I would eat here every day if I could

Wonderful cozy place! Sit at the kitchen bar and watch the fury. Fantastic homemade pastas !

their homemade gnocchi and their fresh mozzarella were so good that I'm still dreaming about them. SO. GOOD.

Everything you've heard about the Rigatoni al Ragu is true. Definitely get this dish, you won't be disappointed. Oh, and bring cash.

Has been our go-to Italian spot since MAX closed. The Rigatoni al Ragu is the real deal.

Stupid 4sqr. Including having a busboy reach across our table to pour water for the table next to us.

Fantastic food. Tight squeeze and totally worth it. Great menu. Cash only , be prepared.

I had heard rave reviews, but the food was pretty standard. The beet salad is fresh as can be, the sandwiches look good. Eggs Benedict was nothing special. Loved the old-school music .

An all time NYC fav! Don't miss the rigatoni , mussels , or the black spaghetti .

Amazing pasta . Pappardelle and rigatoni were both great. Cash only !

Everything is amazing here. Get any of the burrata items and you can't go wrong.

Gnocchi in tomato sauce is perfection pairs swimmingly Chianti . Cash only is brutal and needs to end.

Go on Thursday so you can get the lasagna special.

Salmon with capers & arugula is on point ???? gluten free & dairy free Italian option!

Frank is without a doubt the best Italian food this side of Il Mulino, try anything and it's great, no wonder everybody goes there, better than a downtown RAO's...Don't waste your time anywhere else..

Good good. Similar menu to lil' Frankie's and the space is a lot smaller. The staff is very nice

Food to kill for. The burrata mozzarella is life-changing. Top music choices on the spin!

Great spot to sit outside and people watch . Try one of the many pastas ! Super affordable .

Try some of the best cheap , homemade pasta in the East Village here. For $13.95, mange on Uncle Tony’s Handmade Gnocchi or Rigatoni Al Ragu . Read more