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!

As described, authentic NY Italian! Been coming here for the past year. Can't believe I missed it when I first moved from NY several years ago. Only Italian place to get clams and lobster right in LA. Fortunate enough to be both in the delivery area and nearby for dine in, both of which I avail myself of frequently. Can't say enough good things from the food to the service to the vibe. Love coming here and seeing the neighborhood locals, the tourists, the young couples and everyone in between, all having a great time. Some additional dishes of note, authentic pasta fagole, a meal in itself. Chicken marsala, a delight. Picatta, why not with another classic. Parmigian, the American way. Don't skip the Canoli or the Tiramasu. Or the reasonable wine selection or cocktail menu.

Oh wow. I wanted to love this place so so much. The place was recommended and as I am about to engage in a local theatre within walking distance, I was hoping that this was - based on the recommendation - our future hang-out after the Sunday matinees. I brought $1000 on business, and the food and service were below average. I asked the waiter for his recommendation, as I like creamy pasta. As I was really really hungry, I ordered a large portion, extra creamy, on the side. Never happened. My wife's lasagne was undercooked, and my second beer never came. I can not understand/ believe the positive reviews on the side. I will not go again. Sorry, Frankie's. That was underwhelming, I am afraid. As much as I love to support local businesses, I sort of understand why were were almost the only guests. On a Sunday evening.

It was so good I stuffed myself. The prawns were fresh and the size of my fist. The clams were sweet and tender with a few glasses of dry chardonnay. The tomato crustini were so juicy. The service was excellent. Anyway, I'm hungry, again!

Frankie’s is an all-around great experience especially when Frankie stops by your table with his charm and delightful energy. Chicken parm and tiramisu are standouts!

Great wine selection, best Italian meatballs you'll ever have. Must try the tiramisu for dessert. Staff is always friendly and on the ball to serve you as fast as possible.

Great little spot! Met a group of friends and shared oysters and muscles as the app. Both were amazing as were our meals. I had the baby scallop pasta special, and my husband had sea bass special. Wait staff was very attentive and on point. Even attempted to calm a young and boisterous child who was getting pretty loud and disruptive. I think there were some occasional outbursts that followed, but the parents did their best and kids are kids and I was with good company eating a lovely meal so was overall very happy. Also, almost left my leftovers but the waiter ran after me. Very grateful he caught it! Cool little spot, would definitely recommend.

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.

So friendly..,. Small family owned. Treated everyone like part of the family. DELICIOUS dishes are a very reasonable price!

A great display of italian food. The wine list wasn't very extensive, but the food was great. Frankie himself came out and greeted the tables, I love how the italians do that, very engaging.

Love this place! The minute you walk in, very cozy, warm, family feel.. Had the appetizer plate for 2.. it was Soooo good! Literally licked the plate! Didn't Even have the chance to take pictures of the food... But at least I got a pic of the drink! The staff is AMAZING here as well! Always a plus!

What I like about this restaurant is it even if it's not on the menu you can order it and they'll make it for you that's that's one of the nice features of this restaurant at times you're waiting for the rat pack to walk in they have a full bar and it's a really nice

Best Parmesan Chicken in city..perfekt service and nice Founder...love this place

I would eat here again. The food is really good.

Food was good! The service was exceptional but my chicken piccata lacked a little more flavor

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

This Italian restaurant is a hidden gem old school Italian, and the service is superb.. if you are looking for the best Italian restaurant in Los Angeles look no further...

Ricky was awesome. An excellent Italian restaurant with 5 star service.

They have a wonderful menu selection and I highly recommend trying the food out when you have a chance.

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..:)

The food was amazing. The service was great. The price is very reliable the order. This word giant.

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.

my uncles is the chef so i’m kinda biased but staff is always real nice and the food is always AMAZING.

Frankies got the best place in town. I had the chicken parm and my wife had a seafood dish. Both were unreal!! Our hostess even paired the wine to our dish. Definitely felt at home.

It’s old school East Coast Italian American but the food was good. Better than Rao’s!

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!

Delicious food, plenty of options for drinks, awesome service, and quiet setting. Thank you Ricky for serving up a great dinner!

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!