Love Frankie’s - our cosy, neighbourhood Italian spot! Food is consistent, service is friendly, and atmosphere is fun and family welcoming! #SweepstakesEntry #
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Alysia Alves
Amazing pizza and amazing staff I recommend 100%
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Emmanuel Cote
Amazing service and food!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Juan Sebastián
the service it’s excellent and food it’s amazing. highlight to the waitress and all the team i had a really good time in the restaurant. will come back again!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
sara m
Pizza was amazing! Service even better Nina and Sonia gave us the best service ever!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Valerie Enns Frede
Amazing food. So flavourful. The service was excellent; not rushed and not too slow. Would go there again.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Aaron Lloyd
Super friendly host! spaghetti Bolognese was perfect. The ratio between the meat and the spaghetti is absolutely top on. Mozzarella sticks are also recommended. Good job guys, keep on serving Goodfood.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Trey Bowling
Ordered the chicken parm pasta & pepperoni pizza. The Chicken parm had a lot of potential, great sauce and the pasta was cooked well. The chicken on the other hand, was very overcooked and chewy. Overall still not too shabby.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 5
Patricia Taylor
We’ve eaten here twice now. The food was delicious. The pastas are and tasty and the pizzas as well with crisp crusts. It was a birthday get together and when the owner found out we were presented with 5 delicious cannolis and candles for dessert on the house.
Tl;dr We had a good experience at Frankie's, and the service was fine, the food was good, the dough on the pizza was fire and the pasta texture was on point. 4.5* overall.
My partner and I came here 2x, as we were exploring hidden gems in the Leslieville, and we accidentally ran I to this restro. At first glance from the outside, we couldn't even tell it was a restaurant. Upon walking in, we were greeted pretty promptly, but truthfully, there weren't a lot of patrons for them not to give us attention.
We seated inside on our first experience then outside for the second. The interior is adorable -- great eclectic wallpaper with a hit of old skool industrial feel. The kitchen was open and you could see them prepping your meal. It's always nice to see an open kitchen.
The outdoor back patio (which they have made pet friendly btw), has a few fairy lights and the ambience could have been better if the air condition unit wasn't right by the patio (or at least had some enclosure) and if the outdoor chairs weren't so uncomfortable).
As for the service, it's good, but not great. They're nice but try too hard to be nice and never felt natural. There's a touch of lack of either experience of professionalism.... Just awkward overall experience. Either way, it was fine but not outstanding.
Finally the food...
We had the burrata (twice), once without the poached pear (which they ran out of) and once with. By far, much better with the pear and a must order dish. The unfortunate thing is, doesn't come with bread even though you're paying a premium for burrata itself.
The pasta, was good overall, had tried both the fungi and pesto. The funghi ravioli was nice, perfect pasta texture, but could probably have done without the truffle oil. The pesto was nice, simple, easy flavours. Once again, nice pasta texture.
The pizza was better, great bread crust, chewy and kept their shape when you picked it up. Nice flavour on the bread, touch of sweetness and fluffy crust.
Overall, a good experience, would have been great with some tweaks but definitely worth trying.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 5
Service: 4
Nina Bodun
From the moment you step in, the warm, rustic decor and the inviting aroma of fresh herbs and garlic set the stage for a memorable dining experience. The service is prompt and friendly, with staff that are knowledgeable about the menu and eager to make recommendations.
The pappardelle fungi is a masterpiece. The wide, flat pappardelle noodles are cooked to perfection—al dente, with just the right amount of chew. They are generously coated in a luscious, creamy mushroom sauce that bursts with earthy flavors. A mix of wild mushrooms adds a delightful variety of textures and tastes, from the firm bite of porcini to the delicate, almost buttery softness of chanterelles.
Each bite is a harmonious blend of the pasta’s tender texture and the rich, savory sauce. A sprinkle of fresh parsley and a dusting of Parmesan complete the dish, adding a touch of freshness and a subtle, salty kick that balances the creaminess beautifully. Love a place and recommend for everyone ?
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
ADJS
Best pasta I’ve ever had. Recommend the lamb ragu gnocchi!
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Lamb Sausage Pizza
Ramtin
We had fun!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Jocelyn Au
Friendly service but a little bit slow (waited ~5-10 min after finishing meal and still had to waive them down for the bill). Our server was friendly and very helpful. Lots of great specials available.
We had the meatballs & garlic/Parmesan bread, chicken parmigiana & funghi pappardelle. The meatballs were a bit dry (overcooked) but the tomato sauce was fresh and the addition of ricotta was nice. The sauce was perfect to dip the garlic bread into.
The chicken parmigiana was juicy and had the perfect amount of breading. Pomodoro pasta was simple, pasta was nicely cooked. The Parmesan they sprinkled on top tasted store bought. Funghi pasta was a bit oily and had a weird gritty taste. I think they use a truffle paste which had a bitter taste. Would not order again. We didn’t eat it all.
We got an espresso martini. It was very good and would recommend! It was simple (won’t have some of the more complicated flavours at a true cocktail bar) but good flavours and the foam was done perfectly.
Price was fair. $26 for the chicken parm, $21 for the funghi pasta, $15 for espresso martini.
Overall, it’s a decent restaurant but would not go out of my way for it. There are others close by in the area that we’d go to over it.
Amazing pizza. I recommend the margarita.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Love Frankie’s - our cosy, neighbourhood Italian spot! Food is consistent, service is friendly, and atmosphere is fun and family welcoming! #SweepstakesEntry #
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Amazing pizza and amazing staff I recommend 100%
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Amazing service and food!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
the service it’s excellent and food it’s amazing. highlight to the waitress and all the team i had a really good time in the restaurant. will come back again!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Pizza was amazing! Service even better Nina and Sonia gave us the best service ever!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Amazing food. So flavourful. The service was excellent; not rushed and not too slow. Would go there again.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Super friendly host! spaghetti Bolognese was perfect. The ratio between the meat and the spaghetti is absolutely top on. Mozzarella sticks are also recommended. Good job guys, keep on serving Goodfood.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Ordered the chicken parm pasta & pepperoni pizza. The Chicken parm had a lot of potential, great sauce and the pasta was cooked well. The chicken on the other hand, was very overcooked and chewy. Overall still not too shabby.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 5
We’ve eaten here twice now. The food was delicious. The pastas are and tasty and the pizzas as well with crisp crusts. It was a birthday get together and when the owner found out we were presented with 5 delicious cannolis and candles for dessert on the house.
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Tl;dr We had a good experience at Frankie's, and the service was fine, the food was good, the dough on the pizza was fire and the pasta texture was on point. 4.5* overall.
My partner and I came here 2x, as we were exploring hidden gems in the Leslieville, and we accidentally ran I to this restro. At first glance from the outside, we couldn't even tell it was a restaurant. Upon walking in, we were greeted pretty promptly, but truthfully, there weren't a lot of patrons for them not to give us attention.
We seated inside on our first experience then outside for the second. The interior is adorable -- great eclectic wallpaper with a hit of old skool industrial feel. The kitchen was open and you could see them prepping your meal. It's always nice to see an open kitchen.
The outdoor back patio (which they have made pet friendly btw), has a few fairy lights and the ambience could have been better if the air condition unit wasn't right by the patio (or at least had some enclosure) and if the outdoor chairs weren't so uncomfortable).
As for the service, it's good, but not great. They're nice but try too hard to be nice and never felt natural. There's a touch of lack of either experience of professionalism.... Just awkward overall experience. Either way, it was fine but not outstanding.
Finally the food...
We had the burrata (twice), once without the poached pear (which they ran out of) and once with. By far, much better with the pear and a must order dish. The unfortunate thing is, doesn't come with bread even though you're paying a premium for burrata itself.
The pasta, was good overall, had tried both the fungi and pesto. The funghi ravioli was nice, perfect pasta texture, but could probably have done without the truffle oil. The pesto was nice, simple, easy flavours. Once again, nice pasta texture.
The pizza was better, great bread crust, chewy and kept their shape when you picked it up. Nice flavour on the bread, touch of sweetness and fluffy crust.
Overall, a good experience, would have been great with some tweaks but definitely worth trying.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 5
Service: 4
From the moment you step in, the warm, rustic decor and the inviting aroma of fresh herbs and garlic set the stage for a memorable dining experience. The service is prompt and friendly, with staff that are knowledgeable about the menu and eager to make recommendations.
The pappardelle fungi is a masterpiece. The wide, flat pappardelle noodles are cooked to perfection—al dente, with just the right amount of chew. They are generously coated in a luscious, creamy mushroom sauce that bursts with earthy flavors. A mix of wild mushrooms adds a delightful variety of textures and tastes, from the firm bite of porcini to the delicate, almost buttery softness of chanterelles.
Each bite is a harmonious blend of the pasta’s tender texture and the rich, savory sauce. A sprinkle of fresh parsley and a dusting of Parmesan complete the dish, adding a touch of freshness and a subtle, salty kick that balances the creaminess beautifully.
Love a place and recommend for everyone ?
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Best pasta I’ve ever had. Recommend the lamb ragu gnocchi!
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Lamb Sausage Pizza
We had fun!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Friendly service but a little bit slow (waited ~5-10 min after finishing meal and still had to waive them down for the bill). Our server was friendly and very helpful. Lots of great specials available.
We had the meatballs & garlic/Parmesan bread, chicken parmigiana & funghi pappardelle. The meatballs were a bit dry (overcooked) but the tomato sauce was fresh and the addition of ricotta was nice. The sauce was perfect to dip the garlic bread into.
The chicken parmigiana was juicy and had the perfect amount of breading. Pomodoro pasta was simple, pasta was nicely cooked. The Parmesan they sprinkled on top tasted store bought. Funghi pasta was a bit oily and had a weird gritty taste. I think they use a truffle paste which had a bitter taste. Would not order again. We didn’t eat it all.
We got an espresso martini. It was very good and would recommend! It was simple (won’t have some of the more complicated flavours at a true cocktail bar) but good flavours and the foam was done perfectly.
Price was fair. $26 for the chicken parm, $21 for the funghi pasta, $15 for espresso martini.
Overall, it’s a decent restaurant but would not go out of my way for it. There are others close by in the area that we’d go to over it.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 3
Service: 4
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