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

Frankie's Since 1988

4.9
4.9
3832 Reviews
$30 and under
Italian

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 14 times today
  • Good for special occasions
  • Neighborhood gem
  • 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.

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What 3,832 people are saying

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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 Ambiance

  • Southwest Suburbs

    Best Value

  • Southwest Suburbs

    Innovative

  • Southwest Suburbs

    Hot spot

  • Southwest Suburbs

    Neighborhood gem

  • Southwest Suburbs

    Great for fine wines

  • Southwest Suburbs

    Good for special occasions

  • Southwest Suburbs

    Lively

  • Southwest Suburbs

    Most Booked

Review summary

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Frankie's Since 1988 is a beloved Italian restaurant known for its "amazing food" and "impeccable service." Guests rave about the homemade pasta and diverse menu, including standout dishes like gnocchi with vodka sauce and Nutella gelato. The welcoming atmosphere and attentive staff make it a go-to for many, offering a "family-like" dining experience.

3,832 Reviews
  1. Stacey

    Chicago17 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Wonderful birthday dinner for my mom! Everyone was so attentive and the food was amazing and reasonable! Even met Frankie!! Would definitely dine again!!

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  2. Joe

    Chicago5 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Always a great experience every time we go. Angela, Frankie and family always makes the experience unforgettable .

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  3. KenB

    Chicago5 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Always a great meal and experience. Number 1 in our book !

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  4. LC2021 VIP

    Chicago10 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Frankie’s is always a great choice! Everything was excellent! 😊

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  5. Paul VIP

    Chicago15 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Frankie's is always perfect. They have never failed us!

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  6. TamaraW VIP

    Chicago1 review

    5.0

    Dined on March 1, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Celebrate my birthday every year at Frankie’s!!! Alex was the BEST

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  7. OpenTable Diner

    Memphis/West TN1 review

    5.0

    Dined on March 1, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Nice ambience, food was amazing and the staff was very welcoming and friendly. Definitely 10/10.

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  8. Maureen VIP

    Chicago4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 1, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food was deliciousas well as the drinks. Service is always outstanding!

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  9. Michael

    St. Louis1 review

    5.0

    Dined on February 28, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Awesome as always -great food, great service. Gnocchi is a family favorite we often order it as an extra meal to share.

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  10. OpenTable Diner VIP

    Chicago2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on February 27, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Frankie’s is a great place to enjoy a wonderful dinner out as a family or as a date night. Great service and you can tell the entire staff works together to create a great dining experience. Try the Nutella dessert pizza! I am not a huge sweets person but this is not one to miss!

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Frankie's Since 1988 is rated 4.9 stars by 3832 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 14 times today
Google Map for Frankie's Since 1988

9501 West 171st Street, Tinley Park, IL 60487

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    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Italian
  • Hours of operation
    Tue–Thu 4:30 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 4:30 pm–10:00 pm
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Parking details
    Public Lot
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
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