Frankies on Melrose Reviews
Submitted by Chris Yanke on 02/21/2022
Chris Yanke 5 stars rating.
Why is this place not full all the time?!?!?! I can’t believe what a almost cinematic setting! Just like a scene from any classic movie yogi get the rat pack singing when you enter, service staff dressed to the 9’s, and great cocktails and service that matches it with absolute class.
I had the ministry soup which was served with the complementary bread and butter which was absolutely delicious
but for my main course I had the chicken Parmesan my friend had ravioli with shrimp another friend had the pork chop and another one of my friends had lasagna all of us ate our food so quickly it was as if our plates were brought to us empty
they brought us a wonderful dessert and gave us coffee that we would drink forever if we could.
Fantastic classic dining experience with amazing dining room!
Try them out for a night, bring the family!
Travis Lebeauf 3 stars rating.
Food was ok but over priced I would try to find a mom and pops operation and get more bang for your buck not only quality wise and quantity as well
Submitted by Travis Lebeauf on 08/19/2022
Alex Chabot 5 stars rating.
Delicious food, plenty of options for drinks, awesome service, and quiet setting. Thank you Ricky for serving up a great dinner!
Submitted by Alex Chabot on 06/28/2022
Aaron Stall 5 stars rating.
Ricky was awesome. An excellent Italian restaurant with 5 star service.
Submitted by Aaron Stall on 06/27/2022
Leigh Abraham 5 stars rating.
We just happened to come across Frankie’s. We are from North Carolina. This was some of the best Italian food we have ever had. And we met and chatted with Frankie who was so welcoming and the best host!!! Please try and support this place!
Submitted by Leigh Abraham on 03/17/2022
Linzy Beltran 5 stars rating.
Had a very solid dinner Italian dinner here and fantastic service from Ricky. Nothing new but a really yummy take on the classic Italian-American meals.
Submitted by Linzy Beltran on 02/15/2022
Chris Eckert 5 stars rating.
I adore this place. Thry treat their customers exceptionally well, food is delicious, and unlike many places on Melrose, the vibe is chillll. I'm talking Frank Sinatra chill.
Submitted by Chris Eckert on 02/06/2022
Brian Reynolds 3 stars rating.
This was my first time at Frankie's. With background creds like Carmine's, a 30-year history & a rec from a friend, my expectations were on the high side. Frankie's location on Melrose, & my reservation for 6PM Saturday had me anticipating a traffic & parking nightmare, so I was expecting to use valet. Getting there was a bit dicey, & with no valet in sight, we lucked into one of the six spots in the tiny lot behind the restaurant. This may seem like much ado about nothing, but in L.A., parking is important. Valet would be nice. Frankie's bills itself a "New York Italian restaurant" that gives you the feeling "you're dining at Frankie's home." That may be a bit of a stretch, but the atmosphere is friendly, relaxed & comfortable. Dress is casual even by L.A. standards. The dining room is on the dark side - I had to use my phone to read the old-school menus we requested. I had a reservation but the dining room was almost empty at 6PM on a Saturday, so we had our pick of tables. My guest & I each ordered a glass of wine ($12) & minestrone ($10/cup) to start. (Prices on the published menu on Frankie's site are about seven years old.) The Chianti was ok, the Cab somewhat better. I wouldn't go to Frankie's for it's wine selection. The minestrone was obviously house-made and fresh, but lacked much flavor. I wouldn't get it again.
We had NY steak ($40) & the pork chop ($30). Both were very good, perfectly prepared & very generous cuts. We both had roasted vegetable medley as sides, which we agreed was fantastic. The sauces on each entree were unique & flavorful without overpowering the meat. Our server was ready with knowledgeable recommendations & a friendly attitude. I was disappointed they did not have connoli available, so we tried both desserts they did have - tiramisu & bread pudding. I recommend the tiramisu which melted in our mouths, but not the bread pudding which was somewhat heavy-handed and bland. The owner, Frankie made his rounds to greet each table, which was a nice, friendly touch. The service overall was very good, efficient & unobtrusive, allowing us to linger & talk without feeling rushed, even though the dining room had filled up by the time our desserts & coffee arrived. There is a relaxed local feel to Frankie's, which was nice. Overall, Frankie's was a positive experience, though fairly unremarkable in ways. It's impressive Frankie has been able to continue in an L.A. crowded landscape crowded with very strong Italian restaurants, but by the sound of his reviews, he certainly has a loyal following & 30 years is 30 years!
Submitted by Brian Reynolds on 02/06/2022
Jerry Cruz 5 stars rating.
The best service, best Italian diner I have had at a restaurant in a long time. Frankie greeted us as if we were long time friends! Fodd portions were overly generous! I would suggest this little gem of a restaurant to all..:)
Submitted by Jerry Cruz on 10/03/2021
Young C 4 stars rating.
Enjoyed dinning at the Frankie's on Melrose. Dishes were perfect portions and pretty good. Good service and friendly waiters. The interior was bit dark and small but standard traditional Italian godfather decor. No one was at the valet therefore drove around to look for parking which took awhile. Due to street parking I would have to reconsider returning.
Submitted by Young C on 05/03/2018
