The Bottom Line
Frank serves delicious Italian food at surprisingly affordable prices and is a great place to fuel up before an evening of East Village barhopping.
Pros
- Funky East Village location
- Great value
- Delicious, well prepared Italian food
Cons
- Wait for a table can be long
- Dining can be rushed
- Music is loud
Description
- Frank is located at 88 Second Avenue
- Closest subway to Frank: V/F to Second Avenue
- Phone: (212) 420-0202
- Cross Streets: 5th & 6th Streets
- No credit cards accepted.
- Hours: Sunday 10:30 - 12:00 a.m.; Monday - Saturday 10:30 - 1:00 a.m.
- Open everyday except Christmas for breakfast, lunch & dinner.
Guide Review - Frank
The quality and value of Frank's Italian food more than compensate for the weaknesses. Appetizers are outstanding: generous portions of beef carpaccio and Italian antipasto($11.95) featured thinly sliced meats, delicious seasoning and tasty arucola; mussels($8.95) were served in a flavorful red sauce that demands sopping up with bread and the portion was enough for a main course or sharing. Except on one occassion, pasta dishes have been cooked perfectly, and gnocchi($9.95), rigatoni al ragu($9.95) and porcini ravoli($11.95) were delicious. My only complaints about Frank are that smoking is allowed and the feeling of being rushed while dining, but knowing that, if you want a slower paced meal, order main courses when appetizers are done.
