Frank's Trattoria

3.9

17 Reviews

$30 and under

Italian

Frank's on First is an Italian restaurant and trattoria. Each day, all of the pasta and dough for the restaurant is made from scratch by the kitchen staff. Frank's staff serves only the freshest ingredients that have been locally sourced, picking up produce from the local markets each day. The restaurant offers casual dining as well as delivery and pickup options. The menu is predominantly Italian and Mediterranean cuisine. Franks has an extensive pizza and flatbread menu, with several different styles and recipes. Most popular recipes include the napoletana, primavera, and chicken pesto. Beyond that, Franks serves a wide array of pasta dishes like lasagna, baked ravioli, and eggplant parmesan. There is also a fully stocked bar, including a large wine list. The vineyards represented are mostly Italian, with a few California vintners thrown in as well. Don't leave without one of Frank's decadent desserts: the chocolate mousse or tiramisu.

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Additional information

Dining style
Home Style
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Italian
Hours of Operation
Lunch: Daily: 11:00am - 4:00pm Dinner: Daily: 4:00pm - 11:00pm
Phone number
(212) 677-2991
Website
http://www.franksonfirst.com/
Payment Options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress

Location
371 1St Ave, New York, NY 10010
Area
Gramercy Park
Cross Street
E. 22nd St.
Parking details
Street Parking
Public transit
1 Av (L) 3 Av (L) 23 St (4, 6, 6X)
Additional
Beer, Corkage Fee, Delivery, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Mixed SaladUS$4.25
Arugula SaladUS$5.50
Three Color SaladUS$5.50
Caesar SaladUS$5.50
Spinach SauteUS$6.00
Broccoli SauteUS$6.00
Mussels MarinaraUS$7.95
Mussels LucianaUS$7.95
Baked ClamsUS$7.95
Raw ClamsUS$7.95
Cold Antipasto (for two)US$7.95
Hot Antipasto (for two)US$10.95
Clams CasinoUS$7.95
Clams PosillipoUS$7.95
Fried CalamariUS$7.95
Fresh Mozzarella, Tomato, & BasilUS$7.95
Fried ZucchiniUS$7.95
Piemente AnchoviesUS$7.95
Shrimp CocktailUS$9.95

Small Pizzas

Small Cheese Pizza PieUS$10.00
Small Extra Cheese Pizza PieUS$11.00
Small Sausage Pizza PieUS$11.00
Small Pepperoni Pizza PieUS$11.00
Small Fresh Mushrooms Pizza PieUS$11.00
Small Fresh Green Pepper Pizza PieUS$11.00
Small Meatballs Pizza PieUS$11.00
Small Two Combination Pizza PieUS$12.50
Small Special Pizza PieUS$17.00

Large Pizzas

Large Pizza PieUS$11.50
Large Extra Cheese Pizza PieUS$13.50
Large Sausage Pizza PieUS$13.50
Large Pepperoni Pizza PieUS$13.50
Large Fresh Mushrooms Pizza PieUS$13.50
Large Fresh Green Pepper Pizza PieUS$13.50
Large Meatballs Pizza PieUS$13.50
Large Two Combination Pizza PieUS$15.50
Large Special Pizza PieUS$20.50

Small Specialty Pizzas

Small Franks Special Pizza Pie SpecialUS$13.50
Small Margherita Pizza Pie SpecialUS$11.50
Small Contadina Pizza Pie SpecialUS$11.50
Small Marinara Pizza Pie SpecialUS$16.50
Small Napoletana Pizza Pie SpecialUS$13.50
Small Primavera Pizza Pie SpecialUS$14.50
Small Garlic Pizza Pie SpecialUS$13.50
Small Pesto Pizza Pie SpecialUS$13.50
Small Capricciosa Pizza Pie SpecialUS$14.50
Small Ortolana Pizza Pie SpecialUS$14.50
Small 4 Stagione Pizza SpecialUS$14.50
Small Four Cheese Pizza Pie SpecialUS$14.50
Small Rustica Pizza Pie SpecialUS$16.50
Small Hawaiian Pizza Pie SpecialUS$15.00
Small Chicken Pizza Pie SpecialUS$14.50

Large Specialty Pizzas

Large Frank's Special Pizza Pie SpecialUS$15.50
Large Margherita Pizza Pie SpecialUS$13.50
Large Contadina Pizza Pie SpecialUS$13.50
Large Marinara Pizza Pie SpecialUS$22.00
Large Napoletana Pizza Pie SpecialUS$16.00
Large Primavera Pizza Pie SpecialUS$16.50
Large Garlic Pizza Pie SpecialUS$15.50
Large Pesto Pizza Pie SpecialUS$15.50
Large Capricciosa Pizza Pie SpecialUS$17.50
Large Ortolana Pizza Pie SpecialUS$17.50
Large 4 Stagione Pizza Pie SpecialUS$17.50
Large Four Cheese Pizza Pie SpecialUS$17.50
Large Rustica Pizza Pie SpecialUS$19.50
Large Hawaiian Pizza Pie SpecialUS$18.50
Large Chicken Pizza Pie SpecialUS$17.50

Pasta

Baked LasagnaUS$8.95
Baked ManicottiUS$8.95
Baked ZitiUS$8.95
Baked RavioliUS$8.95
Fettuccine AlfredoUS$9.95
Fettucine alla BologneseUS$9.95
Stuffed ShellsUS$8.95
Ravioli al FungoUS$9.95
Eggplant ParmigianaUS$11.50
Eggplant RollatinoUS$11.50
Fettuccine Alfredo with Grilled ChickenUS$14.95

Spagehetti, Linguine & Ziti

Pasta with Garlic & OilUS$6.95
Pasta with Marinara SauceUS$6.95
Pasta with Meat SauceUS$6.95
Pasta with MeatballsUS$8.95
Pasta with SausagesUS$8.95
Pasta with Red Clam SauceUS$10.50
Pasta with White Clam SauceUS$10.50
Pasta PrimaveraUS$9.95
Pasta with Pesto SauceUS$9.95
Pasta CarbonaraUS$9.95
Pasta with Broccoli & Garlic SauceUS$9.95
Pasta SinatraUS$12.95
Pasta CardinaleUS$12.95
Broccoli Rabe & Garlic SauceUS$10.95

Pasta Specials

Served with Salad

Farfalle alla NonnaUS$9.95
Farfalle alla PestoUS$9.95
Fusile CasalingaUS$9.95
Fusille PutanescaUS$9.95
Rigatoni BenvenutoUS$10.95
Rigatoni BoteraUS$10.95
Angel Hair with SeafoodUS$16.95
Fettucine with LobsterUS$16.95
Green Lasagna SicilianaUS$9.95
Canneloni FlorentineUS$9.95
Canneloni BoloneseUS$9.95
Penne AmatricianaUS$9.95
Penne VodkaUS$9.95
Tortolini PrimaveraUS$10.95
Penne alla ToscanaUS$9.95

Calzones, Rolls, Stromboli

CalzoneUS$5.50
StromboliUS$6.00
Chicken RollUS$6.00

Chicken

Served with Pasta or Salad

Chicken CacciatoriUS$11.50
Chicken CasalingaUS$11.50
Chicken ScarparielloUS$11.50
Chicken FranceseUS$11.50
Chicken SicilianaUS$12.50
Chicken SorentinaUS$12.50
Chicken ParmigianaUS$11.50
Chicken PiccataUS$11.50
Chicken PizzaiolaUS$11.50
Chicken FlorentinaUS$12.50
Chicken RosemarieUS$11.50
Chicken BocconcinoUS$11.50
Chicken RonzoniUS$11.50
Chicken PrimaveraUS$11.50
Chicken MarsalaUS$11.50
Chicken RomanaUS$12.50
Chicken MontebiancoUS$12.50

Seafood

Served with Pasta or Salad

Filet of Sole FranceseUS$13.95
Filet of Sole FlorentinaUS$13.95
Filet of Sole MarinaraUS$13.95
Filet of Sole LivornessaUS$13.95
Broiled Filet of SoleUS$13.95
Mussels MarinaraUS$13.50
Mussels in Garlic SauceUS$13.50
Calamari LucianaUS$13.50
Calamari in Marinara SauceUS$13.50
Fried CalamariUS$13.50
Clams PosillipoUS$14.95
ScampiUS$15.95
Shrimp LucianaUS$15.95
Shrimp MarinaraUS$15.95
Shrimp ParmigianaUS$15.95
Shrimp FranceseUS$15.95
Seafood CombinationUS$16.95
Sea Scallops Broiled OreganataUS$15.95

Veal

Served with Pasta or Salad

Veal CardinaleUS$13.95
Veal FlorentinaUS$13.95
Veal SaltiboccaUS$13.95
Veal PizziolaUS$12.95
Veal & PeppersUS$12.95
Veal Marsala MushroomsUS$12.50
Veal FranceseUS$12.50
Veal PiccataUS$12.50
Veal ParmigianaUS$12.50
Veal MilaneseUS$12.50
Veal SorrentiinoUS$13.50
Veal ChopUS$21.95
Veal SteakUS$21.95
Pork ChopUS$14.00

Hero Sandwiches

Served on Italian Bread

Sausage HeroUS$6.50
Meatball HeroUS$6.50
Pepper & Eggs HeroUS$6.50
Potatoes & Eggs HeroUS$6.50
Sausage & Peppers HeroUS$6.50
Meatball Parmigiana HeroUS$6.50
Eggplant Parmigiana HeroUS$6.50
Sausage Parmigiana HeroUS$6.50
Veal Parmigiana HeroUS$6.50
Veal & Peppers Parmigiana HeroUS$6.50
Chicken Parmigiana HeroUS$6.50
Salami & Provolone HeroUS$6.50
Shrimp Parmigiana HeroUS$9.00

Daily Specials

Served with Pasta or Salad

Lamb ChopUS$21.95
Veal O'ssobuco with GnocchiUS$21.95
Veal Chop ValdostanaUS$19.95
Chicken Cordon BlueUS$13.00
SalmonUS$14.95
SwordfishUS$14.95
Red Snapper OreganataUS$14.95
Fresh Fillet of Sole with Crab MeatUS$15.95
Fresh Fillet of Sole with SpinachUS$15.95

Desserts

Frank's desserts are from Veniero's

Apple TartUS$4.25
Chocolate MousseUS$4.25
NapoleonUS$4.25
Strawberry CheesecakeUS$4.25
Tiramisu DessertUS$4.25
TartufoUS$5.50

Beverages

Can SodaUS$1.25
SnappleUS$1.75

What 17 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

3.9

3.9 based on all time ratings

4Food
4Service
3.4Ambience

Noise • Moderate

17 Reviews

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OpenTable Diner
Greater Boston
14 reviews
4.0
14 reviews
Dined on 22 November 2015
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
So, after making this opentable booking, we walked to the restaurant. I was very confused, as when we arrived to the address, it was a pizza counter. I thought to myself, "this cannot be where we made out reservation!" Low and behold, there is a door to a dining room in the rear of the pizza kitchen. I am so glad that we walked through the door, because the food at Franks is absolutely STELLAR. I'm talking about the absolute best chicken marsala I have ever had. I am quite picky about a good marsala and now when I have a craving I will not go anywhere else!! My boyfriend got the chicken parm ad said it was equally as excellent. When they brought the check, they give little almond cookies that are delicious. We will be back, frequently!
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Tony
New York City
20 reviews
3.0
20 reviews
Dined on 21 November 2015
1. Overall 3
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Staff is always friendly and accommodating. Solid Italian Food.
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lovetoeat
VIP
New York City
197 reviews
4.0
197 reviews
Dined on 16 November 2015
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Great local Italian restaurant, Food is prepared well, staff is accommodating, prices are affordable. We always enjoy eating here.
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Sisters
New York City
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 3 October 2015
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
We had dinner with Italian friends who are great and authentic Italian cooks. They raved about the food. We have eaten at Frank's many times after being introduced by friends who lived in the neighborhood. Always had a great dinner. The shrimp scampi was outstanding.
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ReginaH
New York City
27 reviews
5.0
27 reviews
Dined on 1 September 2015
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Franks has been a staple in the neighborhood. The food is delicious, the staff and Owner so friendly - you will always run into one of your neighbors there. Many wonderful items to choose from on the menu. All in all, a perfect place to eat!
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morrie
New York City
25 reviews
4.0
25 reviews
Dined on 4 July 2015
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 3
A local red sauce Italian food joint. You get what you expect, and it was quite satisfactory. It is also pretty inexpensive. It is also quite a safe place. We ate there on July 4, and it was packed with copys.
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lovetoeat
VIP
New York City
197 reviews
4.0
197 reviews
Dined on 24 June 2015
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Food is very good; service is friendly; varied menu which caters to all tastes.
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MissG
New York City
7 reviews
5.0
7 reviews
Dined on 15 February 2015
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
I lived in this neighborhood for over 13 years and never knew this place was here. Great old traditional Italian food. Will be coming here often.
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mktk
New York City
56 reviews
4.0
56 reviews
Dined on 4 January 2015
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 3
I've been going to Frank's for years and the longer I go the more difficult it seems for them to reserve a table.
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Foodiefun91
Greater Boston
16 reviews
1.0
16 reviews
Dined on 10 November 2014
1. Overall 1
2. Food 1
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 2
I was in search of a reasonably priced restaurant with good food, and I figured, this place has been here 30 years, it's gotta be at least decent. Boy was I wrong. It was definitely quiet, and we had the entire dining room to ourselves for most of the time, yet the service was horrible! Infrequent visits to the table, servers who barely speak English, and food that was...well, edible I guess, but that's about it. I will never return here and would not recommend it to anyone. Maybe their pizza is good, but at this point, I'm not courageous enough to try.
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Frank's Trattoria offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (212) 677-2991.

Frank's Trattoria is rated 3.9 stars by 17 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

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371 1St Ave, New York, NY 10010

Additional information

Cross Street
E. 22nd St.
Area
Gramercy Park
Hours of Operation
Lunch: Daily: 11:00am - 4:00pm Dinner: Daily: 4:00pm - 11:00pm
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Italian
Dining style
Home Style
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
Street Parking
Public transit
1 Av (L) 3 Av (L) 23 St (4, 6, 6X)
Payment Options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Additional
Beer, Corkage Fee, Delivery, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://www.franksonfirst.com/
Phone number
(212) 677-2991

Frank's Trattoria

Not available on OpenTable

Order delivery or takeout

There’s more to explore

Additional information

Appetizers

Mixed SaladUS$4.25

Arugula SaladUS$5.50

Three Color SaladUS$5.50

Caesar SaladUS$5.50

Spinach SauteUS$6.00

Broccoli SauteUS$6.00

Mussels MarinaraUS$7.95

Mussels LucianaUS$7.95

Baked ClamsUS$7.95

Raw ClamsUS$7.95

Cold Antipasto (for two)US$7.95

Hot Antipasto (for two)US$10.95

Clams CasinoUS$7.95

Clams PosillipoUS$7.95

Fried CalamariUS$7.95

Fresh Mozzarella, Tomato, & BasilUS$7.95

Fried ZucchiniUS$7.95

Piemente AnchoviesUS$7.95

Shrimp CocktailUS$9.95

Small Pizzas

Small Cheese Pizza PieUS$10.00

Small Extra Cheese Pizza PieUS$11.00

Small Sausage Pizza PieUS$11.00

Small Pepperoni Pizza PieUS$11.00

Small Fresh Mushrooms Pizza PieUS$11.00

Small Fresh Green Pepper Pizza PieUS$11.00

Small Meatballs Pizza PieUS$11.00

Small Two Combination Pizza PieUS$12.50

Small Special Pizza PieUS$17.00

Large Pizzas

Large Pizza PieUS$11.50

Large Extra Cheese Pizza PieUS$13.50

Large Sausage Pizza PieUS$13.50

Large Pepperoni Pizza PieUS$13.50

Large Fresh Mushrooms Pizza PieUS$13.50

Large Fresh Green Pepper Pizza PieUS$13.50

Large Meatballs Pizza PieUS$13.50

Large Two Combination Pizza PieUS$15.50

Large Special Pizza PieUS$20.50

Small Specialty Pizzas

Small Franks Special Pizza Pie SpecialUS$13.50

Small Margherita Pizza Pie SpecialUS$11.50

Small Contadina Pizza Pie SpecialUS$11.50

Small Marinara Pizza Pie SpecialUS$16.50

Small Napoletana Pizza Pie SpecialUS$13.50

Small Primavera Pizza Pie SpecialUS$14.50

Small Garlic Pizza Pie SpecialUS$13.50

Small Pesto Pizza Pie SpecialUS$13.50

Small Capricciosa Pizza Pie SpecialUS$14.50

Small Ortolana Pizza Pie SpecialUS$14.50

Small 4 Stagione Pizza SpecialUS$14.50

Small Four Cheese Pizza Pie SpecialUS$14.50

Small Rustica Pizza Pie SpecialUS$16.50

Small Hawaiian Pizza Pie SpecialUS$15.00

Small Chicken Pizza Pie SpecialUS$14.50

Large Specialty Pizzas

Large Frank's Special Pizza Pie SpecialUS$15.50

Large Margherita Pizza Pie SpecialUS$13.50

Large Contadina Pizza Pie SpecialUS$13.50

Large Marinara Pizza Pie SpecialUS$22.00

Large Napoletana Pizza Pie SpecialUS$16.00

Large Primavera Pizza Pie SpecialUS$16.50

Large Garlic Pizza Pie SpecialUS$15.50

Large Pesto Pizza Pie SpecialUS$15.50

Large Capricciosa Pizza Pie SpecialUS$17.50

Large Ortolana Pizza Pie SpecialUS$17.50

Large 4 Stagione Pizza Pie SpecialUS$17.50

Large Four Cheese Pizza Pie SpecialUS$17.50

Large Rustica Pizza Pie SpecialUS$19.50

Large Hawaiian Pizza Pie SpecialUS$18.50

Large Chicken Pizza Pie SpecialUS$17.50

Pasta

Baked LasagnaUS$8.95

Baked ManicottiUS$8.95