East Village Italian gem known for life-changing spaghetti limone & delicious pizzas.
This East Village Italian spot is a go-to for reliable, delicious comfort food with a great atmosphere. Highly praised for its pasta, especially the life-changing spaghetti limone, and excellent pizzas, it's a place that consistently satisfies. It's also noted for being a sister restaurant to Frank Restaurant and Supper NYC, sharing a similar quality.
The restaurant is highly recommended for its Italian cuisine, with a particular emphasis on pasta dishes like the 'spaghetti limone' which is frequently cited as a standout. Pizzas, including a 'Nonna pizza' and 'meatball pizza', are also popular. Mini meatballs are described as 'awesome'. Some users suggest it's a good option for families.
"The spaghetti limone is frequently highlighted as a must-try dish. Other recommended items include the Nonna pizza, meatball pizza, and mini meatballs."
Customers generally have a positive view of the restaurant, praising its good food, great vibes, and reliable service. It's considered a solid choice for Italian cuisine.
Important Note
This restaurant is cash only.
"Responding to the mention of Lil Frankie's Nonna pizza with mini meatballs, the user expresses intent to try it."
Positive"The Nonna pizza at Lil Frankie's is described as fantastic by this user."
Positive"This user recommended Lil Frankie's."
Neutral"This user discovered the Spaghetti Limone at Lil Frankies and found it to be life-changing. They note it's also available at Supper."
Positive"Lil Frankie's is mentioned as a suitable Italian restaurant for families with young children."
Positive"This is a recommended spot for pizza for lunch."
Positive"This commenter suggests Li’l Frankie’s in the East Village for a Caesar salad, noting it uses kale."
Positive"This restaurant was recommended for an Italian lunch in Lower Manhattan."
Positive"Lil Frankies is mentioned as a really good "red sauce American place" that offers uncommon dishes."
Positive"Lil Frankie's mini meatballs are enthusiastically described as awesome."
Positive"A user highly recommends Lil' Frankie's, praising its reliability, charming atmosphere, and good service."
Positive"Recommends Lil Frankie’s."
Positive"User StronkMilk lists Lil Frankie’s as a go-to for dinner."
Positive"Recommends Lil Frankie's for its Italian food and wine, open until 2am on weekdays."
Positive"Recommends Lil Frankie's and specifically suggests the spaghetti limone."
Positive"The author recommends Lil Frankie’s."
Positive"Franks / Lil Frankie's/ Supper are all good, same owners, cash only."
Positive"Recommends Lil Frankie’s for Italian food."
Positive"The commenter, also from Hawaii, suggests trying Lil Frankie’s, which is located not too far from Washington Square Park."
Positive"User recommends Lil Frankie's."
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