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Frankie's Since 1988

4.9
4.9
3880 Reviews
$30 and under
Italian
9501 West 171st Street, Tinley Park, IL 60487

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2 people
19:00
Booked 20 times today

About this restaurant

  • Good for special occasions
  • Neighbourhood 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.

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Italian
  • Hours of Operation
    Tue–Thu 4:30 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 4:30 pm–10:00 pm
  • Phone number
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Catering
    For Off Site Catering Events, Please Visit WWW.FRANKIESSINCE1988.COM For Menu And Information
  • Private party facilities
    We no longer offer group dining or private events as of 2022.
  • Area
    Tinley Park
  • Cross Street
    171st Street and 94th Ave
  • Parking details
    Public Lot
  • Entertainment
    Live Music With Blake Alexander on Friday, February 10th at 6:30pm
  • Additional
    Gluten-free Options, Vegan

What 3,880 people are saying

Frankie's Since 1988 reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.9
4.9 based on recent ratings
  • 4.9Food
  • 4.9Service
  • 4.9Ambience
  • 4.8Value

NoiseModerate

Diners' Choice Awards

  • Chicago / Illinois

    Italian

  • Southwest Suburbs

    Best Overall

  • Southwest Suburbs

    Best Food

  • Southwest Suburbs

    Best Service

  • Southwest Suburbs

    Best Ambience

  • Southwest Suburbs

    Best Value

  • Southwest Suburbs

    Hot spot

  • Southwest Suburbs

    Neighbourhood gem

  • Southwest Suburbs

    Great for fine wines

  • Southwest Suburbs

    Romantic

  • Southwest Suburbs

    Good for special occasions

  • Southwest Suburbs

    Lively

  • Southwest Suburbs

    Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Frankie's Since 1988 offers an exceptional dining experience with "fantastic, delicious food" and "impeccable service." The warm, inviting atmosphere makes it perfect for family dinners or special occasions. Standout dishes include rigatoni with vodka sauce and pizza with dough imported from Italy. The hands-on owner and friendly staff create a welcoming, familial vibe.

3,880 Reviews
  1. Tammy

    Chicago1 review

    5.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Everything was great and so was our server Don! Thank you for a wonderful experience.

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  2. Cheryl

    Chicago6 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Frankie’s makes you feel like family every time you walk in the door! Always top notch service and the food is delicious, never disappointed when we dine there. If you’ve never experienced Frankie’s please give it a try, you won’t be disappointed!

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  3. Hilary

    Chicago2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Fabulous meal, as always! Everything from the drinks and appetizers to the meal itself was perfect!

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  4. Megan

    Chicago12 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Service here is always great & the food fresh & outstanding. Our server Jade was attentive and lovely to interact with

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  5. steve

    San Diego8 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The most outstanding Italian restaurant on the south side! We try to go there for our special occasions, and sometimes just because we love the food. Food is always top shelf and has the classic dishes and some new creative ones. The people there are always pleasant and helpful, and the owner always comes around without fail to see how everything is. The ambiance is perfect for an enjoyable dining experience.

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  6. Terilyn

    Chicago1 review

    5.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food was great. The rigatoni and vodka sauce were fantastic. Fun drinks and nice atmosphere.

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  7. Maggie

    Naples1 review

    5.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Frankie’s never disappoints! Exceptional food and service, such a great spot for girls night. We were already planning our next visit during dinner.

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  8. Mary

    Chicago3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 16 April 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Went to Frankie's for a birthday celebration. Was greeted with Happy Birthday wishes and everyone who waited on us offered the same. Our waitress, Alex, was just phenomenal. Food was beyond delicious. Would highly recommend Frankie's.

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  9. Don

    Orlando2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 15 April 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Wonderful! Great cocktails, food and service!! We will definitely be back!

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  10. Vicki VIP

    Las Vegas15 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 13 April 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Another fantastic experience at Frankie‘s. Food was incredible and I really noted how happy the staff was despite being very busy. That really makes you feel welcome, and trickles directly down from Frankie himself, who welcomed us, and we saw him working host, delivering food and making drinks- definitely a hands-on owner, who knows all aspects of his business.

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FAQs

Frankie's Since 1988 is rated 4.9 stars by 3880 OpenTable diners.

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  2. United States
  3. Chicago / Illinois
  4. Southwest Suburbs
  5. Tinley Park

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2 people
19:00
Booked 20 times today
Google Map for Frankie's Since 1988

9501 West 171st Street, Tinley Park, IL 60487

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    171st Street and 94th Ave
  • Area
    Tinley Park
  • Hours of Operation
    Tue–Thu 4:30 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 4:30 pm–10:00 pm
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Italian
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Parking details
    Public Lot
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Entertainment
    Live Music With Blake Alexander on Friday, February 10th at 6:30pm
  • Additional
    Gluten-free Options, Vegan
  • Phone number
  • Catering
    For Off Site Catering Events, Please Visit WWW.FRANKIESSINCE1988.COM For Menu And Information
  • Private party facilities
    We no longer offer group dining or private events as of 2022.
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