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Melbourne
Essendon
Frank's Ristorante
Frank's Ristorante Reviews

Frank's Ristorante

Italian, Mediterranean, European

Dishes priced around$28

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Reviews of Frank's Ristorante (96)

Read what people think about Frank's Ristorante! All reviews are written by verified Quandoo diners.

5.0/6

96 reviews

5.0/6

96 reviews

Food:Outstanding
Atmosphere:Pleasant
Service:Excellent
Value for money:Good value
Waiting time:Very Good
Noise levels:Pleasant
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New"Very good"
5/6
Antonio I.9 days ago · 1 review

Without sounding negative, the the interior is a big dingy and lost in time. Comfortable atmosphere with outdated Italian music. Greeted by a very energetic and personable middle aged man. Made feel very welcome from the onset. We ordered the Morton bay bugs and the eye fillet medium rare. It was on point. It was accompanied with grilled vegetable that were unforgettably tasteful. Bugs were cooked well and my wife enjoyed them. We decided to do deserts so ordered creme brûlée and passion fruit panna cotta. Both enjoyed immensely. Was very surprised it wasn’t so busy for a Friday night with food so good and sensibly priced. Happily recommend and will be back again.

New"Excellent"
6/6
Vi Y.11 days ago · 72 reviews

Monday’s special fish dish was really good, and the pizzas were tasty and reasonably priced. Jos and his team were very cheerful and welcoming, made the dining experience even better.

"Excellent"
6/6
Briar H.21 days ago · 1 review

Franks provided us with great food and amazing service. We highly recommend you visit. Outtakes were cooked to perfection

"Very good"
5/6
Donna M.24 days ago · 1 review

Excellent service. Meals very filing and delicious. Great meal for a great price.

"Excellent"
6/6
Carmel P.a month ago · 10 reviews

The food was amazing. We had the seafood share platter for two. The serve was very generous, and the seafood was fresh cooked to perfection it just melted in your mouth.

"Very good"
5/6
Sue D.a month ago · 1 review

The Steak was cooked perfectly for all of us. Great

"Good"
4/6
Phillip F.a month ago · 1 review

It was good, The people were great, but the food was ok, my steak was great, but Mrs food was not, she was not happy, she ordered the fish. She didnt get any lemon not much veggies & the sauce was a bit runny. It is a very nice place but few changes may make it worth while.

"Good"
4/6
Lindsay P.a month ago · 1 review

We ordered an entre then our main course that we had asked for when we were ready came to soon after the entre when we had specifically asked for the mains to be served when we asked for them

"Excellent"
6/6
Vi Y.a month ago · 72 reviews

The night special steak was excellent, high quality and cooked perfectly. Josh and his team were friendly and attentive, creating a welcoming atmosphere. Will return.

"Excellent"
6/6
Tony S.2 months ago · 1 review

Yummy food friendly waiter we ate to much lol xx

"Excellent"
6/6
Mark W.2 months ago · 1 review

First time visit for the steak night special and wasn't disappointed. Quality steak, decent side servings and friendly service from Josh and the team.

"Awful"
1/6
Glenn G.2 months ago · 3 reviews

Ordered the chicken parmigiana and both were pink and raw on the inside They did waiver the price of one of the meals but won’t be going back nor could I recommend it

"Excellent"
6/6
Bernadette B.2 months ago · 1 review

Such a lovely restaurant, great service and nothing is too hard.

"Average"
3/6
Anna G.2 months ago · 1 review

They were short staffed. Only 2 staff working. Should have had at least one more server. I felt sorry for the staff working, as they were run off their feet.

"Excellent"
6/6
Angie T.2 months ago · 1 review

It was so different from about four years ago. This time the food was so good and cooked very well. The service was excellent by both waiter and waitress and very attentive. I definitely will return to Frank's after four years.

"Excellent"
6/6
Michelle W.2 months ago · 3 reviews

Great food and staff. Will definitely come back again. Thanks.

"Very good"
5/6
Melita B.3 months ago · 1 review

We had entrees and main and all the meals were very nice

"Excellent"
6/6
laila k.3 months ago · 1 review

Tasty food friendly people. Good parking the order came very quiclu.

"Excellent"
6/6
Tobias S.4 months ago · 1 review

This us a Great Location . We will come again

"Excellent"
6/6
Shirl S.4 months ago · 1 review

We had a wonderful visit to Franks, there were 9 of us and we all enjoyed lovely meals.

"Very good"
5/6
Dorothy L.5 months ago · 2 reviews

Great food and excellent service. Haven't been there since the previous owners, because it was so crowded in the restaurant, but not like that any more. Nice ambience now

"Excellent"
6/6
Louise C.5 months ago · 2 reviews

We celebrated my husband's birthday. I had been many years ago and wasn't sure how it would be. Hard to know when you have a big group of people. We had such a great night. All our meals were delicious. Our waitress was very professional and knew exactly what everyone ordered when she served our meals. Always reassured we were ok and if we needed anything. We will definity go back. Thanks for a memorable night.

"Excellent"
6/6
Sid M.6 months ago · 2 reviews

The steaks were cooked to perfection and it was very enjoyable dining.

"Excellent"
6/6
Akane E.7 months ago · 1 review

We had amazing night for my mum's birthday from Japan. The staffs were amazing. We'll go back again for sure.

"Excellent"
6/6
Michelle W.7 months ago · 3 reviews

Great food at reasonable prices. Friendly staff. A great night out!

"Very good"
5/6
Bruce Y.8 months ago · 1 review

The service was pleasant and friendly. The food, which was priced towards the higher end of the market, was satisfying. It felt authentic Italian, unlike so many places in Melbourne that have cheap migrant labour in the kitchen and just pretend to be authentic Italian.

"Very good"
5/6
Quandoo Diner8 months ago · 1 review

Food was good and plentiful, staff were friendly and helpful

"Excellent"
6/6
Dallas R.8 months ago · 1 review

Amazing Service and Meal , we love Catorina our waitress , cheeky, fun and had us hooked from when we sat down , Steak Night Thursday, was a great Steak for $21 , we are locals , first time here , we will definitely go back , for Service alone , made you feel very welcome and special, thankyou for a great Dining Experience in our own backyard. Dallas and Shane .

"Very good"
5/6
Melva K.9 months ago · 2 reviews

Lovely authentic Italian restaurant, enjoyed everything. Will definitely go again.

"Very good"
5/6
Marianne D.9 months ago · 1 review

Food was great. Staff were friendly. It was my first time there and would definitely go again

"Awful"
1/6
Kirsten C.9 months ago · 1 review

The store was not open. I booked for a birthday And had to organize somewhere else to go

"Excellent"
6/6
susan S.9 months ago · 1 review

Excellent service and great food. Would definitely visit again. 😊

"Excellent"
6/6
Loraine C.9 months ago · 1 review

Food was fantastic and staff were super friendly and helpful, especially the young fella as it was his first night

"Good"
4/6
Marie C.10 months ago · 1 review

The food and prices were excellent, I think the wait staff needed a little bit more training on the menu, and having plates for shared platters just basic service standards really. I know this sounds like a whinge, but the chairs are ever so uncomfortable, something with a bit of padding will go a long way, especially for the oldies, overall good value good choices and a nice atmosphere, Frank's has been an institution for a long time, try sitting in those chairs for over an hour and you will understand. Presentation 10, service 8,

"Excellent"
6/6
Nat F.10 months ago · 3 reviews

The food was yum, and we enjoyed our night out!

"Excellent"
6/6
Vivian L.10 months ago · 1 review

Had a nice dinner with family, Staff was friendly and nice.

"Very good"
5/6
Paul G.a year ago · 2 reviews

Food was enjoyable, atmosphere befitted the occasion, service was friendly and ensured we were always attended too, whilst our meals came out quickly, very well presented and presented to all diners at our table at the same time

"Good"
4/6
Warren d.a year ago · 1 review

great food and service...would come again...great local place to go

"Very good"
5/6
Kerry B.a year ago · 1 review

Meal was lovely, value for money and staff were great 🙂

"Excellent"
6/6
Mary S.a year ago · 1 review

Always great. Amazingly fresh and delicious seafood. See you again

"Very good"
5/6
Francisco P.a year ago · 2 reviews

Had a nice dinner with friends. Steak were cooked to order, got a nice bottle of cab sav, mushroom sauce was tasty. Another positive was the Italian music in the background. The let down was that one of my friends got a noticeably smaller piece of meat. She wasn’t that fuzzed because she loves her veggies so she didn’t complain.

"Very good"
5/6
james k.a year ago · 1 review

Good night out. Nice to have a place to take family and friends.

"Very good"
5/6
Catherine C.a year ago · 2 reviews

Staff was friendly and helpful and the food was nice and fresh

"Very good"
5/6
Natalie D.a year ago · 1 review

First time at Frank's. All the food ordered was superb, tasty & the Steaks cooked perfectly. Service good, well priced, good quality. Will go back & try their pizza's next time.

"Excellent"
6/6
Maria M.a year ago · 2 reviews

Food was excellent we all had linguine seafood.Absolutely delicious 😋

"Average"
3/6
Stephanie D.a year ago · 6 reviews

The food was average. It was not memorable or great.

"Excellent"
6/6
Michelle W.a year ago · 3 reviews

Delicious food, reasonably priced, good service. Oyster Kilpatric AMAZING!! Will be back 😎

"Very good"
5/6
Rod B.a year ago · 1 review

Excellent service and great Italian cuisine Loved the pumpkin risotto

"Very good"
5/6
Tony C.a year ago · 1 review

Service was fantastic from the lady that looked after us and food was very good value and drinks were good

"Excellent"
6/6
Kate R.a year ago · 2 reviews

Great food for money. Lovely and pleasant service. Enjoyed the Italian music.

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