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Lil' Frankie's

Lil' Frankie's

Italian Restaurant and Pizzeria$$$$
East Village, New York
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    Mireya
    "Spaghetti Limone and the eggplant as apetizer!! AMAZING"(23 Tips)
    Amy P.
    "Get the eggplant and lemon pasta!"(10 Tips)
    Kirsten P.
    "wrong with the baby meatballs"(5 Tips)
    Bill A.
    "Also if they have it (thurs-sun) the burrata is amazing."(11 Tips)
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  • Susan S.
    Susan S.August 10, 2017
    Cool place with really nice pizza. Great for a late night dinner. Be prepared - it's cash only!
  • Christoph B.heart icon on user image
    Amazing restaurant but "cash only"? We're in 2017 guys, credit cards are here to stay!
  • Ariane S.heart icon on user image
    Ariane StenstedtNovember 17, 2022
    Amazing food and very authentic matchbox restaurant with small menu and elbow to elbow tables. Great experience!
  • Tim M.heart icon on user image
    Tim MelideoJune 2, 2016
    Been here 5+ times
    Great pizza and daily specials. Cash only!
  • Haley H.heart icon on user image
    Haley Hughes BryanJune 10, 2012
    Arugula & Parmesan salad with a special pizza (they're all to die for!). Mozzarella is always fresh & tasty. Tiramisu is perfection if you're still hungry.
  • Avery P.
    Avery PollickJanuary 5, 2013
    If they have it on special - the Chicken Cacciatore is out of this world. Probably the best "fall off bone" chicken I've ever had.
  • John C.heart icon on user image
    John ClineJuly 18, 2015
    The roasted chicken is nothing short of fantastic. Ravioli is great if your in the mood for pasta
  • Jenny P.
    Jenny ParkNovember 9, 2010
    Brunch !!! Have the eggs polpetini & killer pancakes!! <~seriously good. Their rigatoni is excellent as well. Everything tastes fresh & simple. Their kalamata oil + Parmesan is not the cheap stuff.
  • Nick A.heart icon on user image
    Nick AndlingerJanuary 12, 2015
    Chicken parm and spaghetti limone are always on point.
  • Gustavo M.
    Gustavo MalagónSeptember 16, 2015
    This place is a hidden gem -- try the Lemon pasta, $5 draft beer and the fire roasted egg plant.
  • Mashable
    MashableMay 1, 2014
    Order the roasted eggplant and get ready for a table-side preparation that brings you straight back to the old country.
  • Jillian
    JillianJanuary 31, 2017
    Awesome for a big brunch gang. Baked eggs with the cute little polpettine is your best plan of action.
  • Shawn E.
    Shawn EnigmaNovember 2, 2016
    Unfortunately did not get to try the food due to time constraints, but the ambiance and 5 dollar beers was awesome...will be back soon.
  • Jonathan Y.
    Jonathan YehJune 16, 2012
    The lemon pasta is citrusy with beautiful cheese flavor and the beet ravioli's rich flavor and color can be served in any high-end Italian restaurant.
  • Brian H.
    Brian HerschaftApril 3, 2015
    Truffle pizza and lemon pasta! Both soooo good.
  • Kate F.
    Kate FurmanFebruary 15, 2015
    Get the burrata!! Comes with fresh tomatoes and basil.
  • stephanie s.
    stephanie scheperFebruary 24, 2012
    Unsure of the reason behind the rave reviews of this place; the ambiance and service was amazing but the food was severely lacking. got the antipasti, ravioli & margherita pizza - all sub-par.
  • Carlaheart icon on user image
    CarlaOctober 11, 2014
    Polpettini & Eggs for brunch was fantastic... the desserts are also surprisingly excellent.
  • Anna P.
    Anna PlatisJanuary 17, 2011
    The Burrata is rediculously good. It's served in olive oil with fresh basil, and tomato slices that are toped with salt, pepper and aged balsamic. Absolute perfection!
  • Diana Z.
    Diana ZuletaAugust 16, 2013
    Amazing pizza. Came with a big group, it doesnt show but theres plenty of more room in the back! Good service.
  • Sonjaheart icon on user image
    SonjaApril 16, 2015
    Delicious Italian food in this cute place! Quite a lot of vegan options to find!!
  • David C.
    David CaponeraAugust 30, 2018
    Food is delicious but it's completely unacceptable that in 2018 a restaurant in NY only accepts cash! And to make matters worse the cash machine inside charges you a 5 USD fee...never seen before!
  • Russell H.heart icon on user image
    Russell HirschornOctober 3, 2015
    Simple, solid food at an excellent price. Tight but trendy next to east village radio.
  • Joey T.heart icon on user image
    Joey TJanuary 19, 2016
    Pizza is delicious. Do not take to go (less delicious when eaten at home)
  • Lauren B.heart icon on user image
    Lauren BastianApril 14, 2016
    Pasta limone is amazing! Can't go wrong with any of their pizzas either.
  • Stefano G.heart icon on user image
    Stefano GuidolinApril 6, 2014
    Been here 10+ times
    I'm Italian and here's where I always get my pizza!! Pasta is pretty good too, like anything else they make.
  • Keith L.heart icon on user image
    Keith LeaSeptember 13, 2015
    Great flat bread Italian style pizza. Great Italian beers too.
  • Vlada A.heart icon on user image
    Vlada AlyabyevaMay 15, 2015
    It's true, spaghetti limone 👌🏼 and pizza salame piccante 👍🏼...now I have to run 10 extra miles 😫
  • Jade A.heart icon on user image
    Jade AtkinsOctober 30, 2017
    Black truffle pizza and spaghetti limone are unreal. Can't praise enough.
  • Michelle A.heart icon on user image
    Michelle AlexanderApril 30, 2015
    Ouvo Pizza special is so good: margarita pizza + prosciutto + an egg in the center.
  • Jack G.
    Jack GashiNovember 24, 2013
    Best eggplant appetizer I have ever had. Downright succulent
  • Yera H.heart icon on user image
    Yera HaJune 16, 2015
    Pretty good pizza-- nice chewy crust and good mozzarella. They send you to the dark, weird basement for takeout, though.
  • Jastine K.
    Jastine KhoJuly 18, 2016
    Perfect for big groups! The lemon pasta was to die for!
  • Xian X.
    Xian XianAugust 22, 2013
    Get the zucchini flowers stuffed with fresh ricotta!
  • Aline V.heart icon on user image
    Aline VelterFebruary 26, 2023
    Spaghetti Limone is the one to order.
  • Ann R.
    Ann RJune 29, 2012
    Ask for the espresso martini...it's not on the menu, but it's AMAZING! Salute!
  • John H.heart icon on user image
    John HeardNovember 14, 2016
    The atmosphere was great and the prices were fair. However, it's supposed to have great pizza and I thought it was only average. Had great potential but needed tastier sauce and more toppings.
  • Zack S.heart icon on user image
    Zack SheppardSeptember 5, 2012
    Been here 5+ times
    You simply must try the focaccino! Ricotta, truffle oil, and prosciutto on a focaccia crust!
  • NJ.com
    NJ.comJanuary 13, 2014
    The Pizza Funghi may have been the best mushroom pizza our pizza guru tasted for his book! Read more
  • Kt L.heart icon on user image
    Kt LacasseMay 26, 2015
    This should be on your radar. Prosciutto and arugula pizza!
  • Amy P.heart icon on user image
    Amy ParkAugust 7, 2018
    Get the eggplant and lemon pasta!
  • Carlaheart icon on user image
    CarlaOctober 11, 2014
    For brunch, the polpettini & eggs is sooo good.
  • TW ✈️👸🏻heart icon on user image
    TW ✈️👸🏻May 25, 2021
    This is on my Top 3 favorite restaurants in NYC! Cash only...
  • Daniel B.heart icon on user image
    Daniel BenettiJanuary 3, 2012
    Rarely order chicken when I go out, except here, amazing dish. Added bonus: Comes with my favorite mashed potatoes in the city.
  • Kevinheart icon on user image
    KevinAugust 16, 2019
    Skip the pear and Gorgonzola salad. Diavolo pizza is a must if you like spice.
  • Jackieheart icon on user image
    JackieSeptember 30, 2016
    Great, cozy atmosphere and delicious food. Cash only!
  • Barton S.heart icon on user image
    Barton SmithAugust 2, 2015
    Been here 5+ times
    Really great pizzas with a nice chewy, woody crust. But I wouldn't venture too far on the menu; most of the other stuff I've had is overpriced, oversized and under par.
  • Erin S.heart icon on user image
    Erin SheaOctober 16, 2017
    Been here 5+ times
    Great place for pasta, wine and friendly service
  • Melon L.heart icon on user image
    Melon LNovember 4, 2018
    Crowded, loud, but I’m a 👵🏼 so 🤷🏻‍♀️ food is delicious though - must order both a pizza and a pasta.
  • Emilie D.heart icon on user image
    Emilie DishonghMarch 14, 2012
    Been here 5+ times
    They'll make you the proscuitto arugula special pizza even when its not a special. And its the best pizza they make. Do it!
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