(212) 420-0202
88 2ND Ave
New York,
NY
10003
40.7269
-73.9887
Neighborhoods: Downtown, East Village
What People Are Saying About Frank Restaurant
The Editor
Katie Heffernan
Citysearch
Stepping into Frank is like entering a sepia-toned photograph. Pinched lace peeks out from antique cabinetry, ornate mirrors overhang a marble bar, and stained glass illuminates a communal banquet table. But the quaint rummage-sale charm quickly transforms to a hip, lively vibe with the din of diners and the chaotic, sardine-can bar scene of waiting parties. Though the host is selective and aloof, accommodating servers somehow make their way through tightly packed tables. As for the food, Frank Prisinzano's home-style recipes pride themselves on fresh ingredients. The bruchetta's thick and…
08/19/09
Raised prices 30% or more!!!!
by newyorkfilm
This has been my favorite italian restaurant for years in NYC. I have brought dozens of people there and order take-out quite frequently. Unfortunately, their most recent price hike is more than I can stomach. My favorite meatball is now $15! The omlette went from $5.95 to $9.95!!! The shaved fennel went from $8 to $11. It is a shame that in these hard times, rather than showing appreciation to their regular customers, they try and squeeze every last penny out for a plate of pasta. Che peccato!
- Pros: good, consistent food
- Cons: crowded and now, pricey
04/24/09
Great Ragu sauce
by shert
Rigatoni Al Ragu was like heaven. Tons of food, delicious real Italian gravy, meaty. The wine choices are good too. Daily specials are always tasty. The down fall is it gets really crowded and there isn't a lot of space so you get bumped a lot, but that kind of adds to the feel that you're in someone's kitchen. Bravo!
- Pros: Food, ambience
- Cons: small restaurant
02/07/09
The food is great, if you can tolerate the little furry friends....
by sirhcyaj
I used to go to Franks with my lady for the black pasta special until she squirmed at the site of furry dudes around. I thought she was joking but I must have saw at least 3 with my own eyes. I loved this place so much that I decided to nonchalantly pull the waiter to the side and say "hey just to give you they heads up you have furry dudes running around in here you may want to look into doing something about" He said the come in from the garbage outside and didn't even apologized on behalf of the Restaurant. I will never go back although I will miss the black pasta...
- Pros: black pasta
- Cons: too many furry dudes running around
The Details on Frank Restaurant
Where to Sit:
It's too busy to be choosy about tables, but lucky pairs might land counter seats overlooking the flame-spouting open kitchen. Summer meals are more spacious, when a white-picketed sidewalk patio opens.
Know Before You Go:
The door is marked Vera, the name of the bar, and you'll get to know it well while waiting for a table.
What to Drink:
Peruse the award-winning regional Italian wine list, with a Rick's Picks page to assist beginners.
The Extras:
Pining for pizza? Try brother-restaurant Frankie's, also in the East Village.
Smoking Permitted:
On patio
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