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Frank

Critics' Pick

88 Second Ave., New York, NY 10003
nr. 5th St. See Map | Subway Directions Hopstop Popup
212-420-0202 Send to Phone

Price Range: $$$$
Reader Rating:
7.4 out of 10

5 Reviews | Write a Review
Cuisine: Italian

Photo by Gavin Thomas

Map

Official Website

Rate & Review

Hours

Mon-Thu, 10am-1am; Fri-Sat, 10am-2am; Sun, 10am-midnight

Nearby Subway Stops

F, V at Lower East Side-Second Ave.; 6 at Astor Pl.

Prices

$9.95-$25.95

Payment Methods

Cash Only

Special Features

Delivery
Hot Spot
Late-Night Dining
Lunch
Outdoor Dining
Take-Out
Reservations Not Required
Catering

Alcohol

Full Bar

Reservations

Not Accepted

Delivery Area

Grand St. to 22nd St., Ave. C to Fourth Ave.

Profile

With its kinetic open kitchen, its laconic waitstaff, and its cramped, thrift-shop furniture, Frank is where red-sauce specialist Frank Prisinzano launched his budget-Italian East Village empire. No matter the hour, it's full of hungry hipsters looking to fill up on Grandma Carmela's slow-cooked ragu, Uncle Michael's medicine ball of a meatloaf, and great bruschetta al pomodoro (when it comes to sourcing out-of-season tomatoes, Frank must be connected). — Rob Patronite and Robin Raisfeld

Note

Reservations only accepted for parties of 8 or more.

Recommended Dishes

Mozzerella di buffala, $10.95; bruschetta, $6.95; rosemary chicken, $12.95

Reader Ratings

7.4

the standard bearer of East Village Italian joints

kathandace from 10009 | Posted on 4/25/07

Overall Reader Rating: 9 (Highly Recommended)


Food:	10
Service:	7

Décor:	7

Value:	10

You're a loon if you've never been to Frank. The East Village dining scene practically revolves around this place. Small and bustling, incredible pastas, and still pretty cheap after all of these years. I live and die over the...Read More

One of my families favorite places!

italian_girl60 from kingston | Posted on 11/27/06

Overall Reader Rating: 10 (Highly Recommended)


Food:	10
Service:	10

Décor:	10

Value:	10

I feel forced to write this review after reading the negative reviews on this site. My family and I have had dinner/lunch several times at Franks. The food has always been the best and freshest food. As an Italian American...Read More