Frankie's Beef & Pasta Since 1988

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Frankie's Beef & Pasta Since 1988

Sharing the love of Italian food since 1988 for all your home & corporate events! We deliver anywhere

Permanently closed.

Vince and Nina immigrated to the United States from Italy in 1969. After many years in the restaurant industry, Vince and Nina decided to take a risk and open their own restaurant in 1988, Frankie's Beef & Pasta in Oak Lawn. Thankfully, as the years passed, Frankie's Beef & Pasta became a success. It quickly became known for quality and tasty homemade meals. And gained much popularity with their f

amous beef, meatball and marinated chicken sandwiches. Customer's requests for large orders intended for special events launched the catering business, Frankie's Catering a few years later. Not willing to stop there, the next step for the Santoro family was to continue pleasing the taste buds of the local families of the Chicagoland communities using their family recipes; however, that new adventure was a casual, fine dining experience… Frankie's Ristorante. Vince, Nina and their children, Frank and Angela look forward to serving the loyal clientele who have continued to support them throughout the last twenty eight years, as well as the new individuals they look forward to meeting.

07/26/2023

We hope everyone is having a great Summer!

Reminder, Frankie’s is still offering CATERING services through our Tinley Park location (Oak Lawn location closed in April) 🇮🇹

New website www.frankiessince1988.com

New phone # 708-403-3408

*The old beef & pasta website and old catering website are no longer live.

Italian trattoria serving familiar provisions in an elegant, white-tablecloth setting.

04/30/2023

And that’s a wrap, friends! Check us out on WGN at 9pm tonight! The end of an era in Oak Lawn.

It has been an emotional week, however our hearts are so full and that’s because of all of YOU. It’s been a wild ride. Thank you for 35 years!!! 💚🤍❤️

Full service catering will still be available through one central location in Tinley Park www.frankiescateringil.com for all your social & corporate needs

And…be sure to visit our grand re-opening of our Tinley Park location on Tuesday, May 9! We’ve re-branded and even have an “ode to the Southside” section with some of your favs from our original Oak Lawn menu. www.frankiesristorante.com

04/29/2023

Today is the day. Our last day of service. Saturday, April 29 from 11am-7pm.

Due to the overwhelming outpouring of love AND support from the community, we are only able to accommodate walk in orders today (no delivery OR pre-order phone orders).

Like we said, “thank you” will NEVER be a big enough word. 35 years was an epic run, especially as a small family run business 💚🤍❤️

…Be sure to visit our Tinley Park location when we re-open mid-May! We will have a handful of your favs from Oak Lawn on the “Ode to the Southside” section of the menu. www.frankiesristorante.com for updates

And, all catering will be available through the Tinley park location starting mid-May and we will deliver to all cities. www.frankiescateringil.com

Friends…we could have never imagined in the hot Summer of 1988 when we first opened we would have survived this long! We started as a tiny storefront in this same strip mall, and continued to grow & grow. It was only as a result of sacrifice and hard work from so many AND from the support of our community that we are still here.

We first want to thank all of our employees…past and present. Through the good time & bad times, we stuck it out and survived. This is a tough business. Much has changed over the years, and we are thankful to still be standing.

However, the time has come to take a step back and for Vince & Nina to finally enjoy their grandchildren and life. They haven’t stopped working since getting “off the boat from Italy”, literally. The mental and physical exhaustion is real.

Thank you will NEVER be a big enough word for the opportunity this country gave them, and our family. We are currently renovating our Tinley Park location that Frankie & Angela run and re-branding. New site will be www.frankiessince1988.com

Our team members from Oak Lawn will be joining us in Tinley Park (along with Orazio, Angela’s husband who has been Vinny’s right hand man) to re-open the second week of May.

Although it happened quicker than anticipated…we can’t spread ourselves thin and had to quickly decide it was this week. So, it is bittersweet BUT we’d love for you to join us this week for our last week in Oak Lawn for your favorites! Regular hours 11am-8pm Tuesday-Friday & Saturday 11am-7pm ❤️ 🇮🇹

*Catering delivery will still be available, however mid May we will be consolidating into one location through the Tinley Park catering location. So all orders will be delivered through the 171st & Lagrange location www.frankiescateringil.com

Stay updated through our catering website!

04/26/2023

Hi friends! If anyone is looking to reserve their Catering order ticket (date/time/delivery city) for a Spring & Summer party after next weekend, you can call 708-403-3408.

Carly is in the office Tuesday, Wednesday & Saturday this week 12-5pm.

Once ticket is reserved…we take the menu & final count order on Tuesday, the week of your party.

*All orders will be placed and made through our Tinley Park location after this weekend

www.frankiescateringil.com for menu & pricing

Friends…we could have never imagined in the hot Summer of 1988 when we first opened we would have survived this long! We...

04/25/2023

01/19/2023

It’s time to start thinking about your Super Bowl
plans! Let Frankie’s cater your party (OR bring one of our most popular dishes to the festivities)

Orders taken on Tuesday, February 7 (the week of) between 10:30am-5:30pm

💻 www.frankiescateringil.com for menu

📱708-423-4444

Most popular items for the big game…

Rigatoni vodka
Baked mostaccioli
Rigatoni marinara
Italian beef
Sausage & peppers
Meatballs
Fried chicken
Chicken Parmesan
Italian Vesuvio potatoes
Mini subs
Chicken wings
Bruschetta

11/24/2022

Happy Thanksgiving from our family to yours!

…We are closed today and will re-open at 11am tomorrow.

08/12/2022

34 years ago today, our family opened Frankie’s Beef & Pasta in Oak Lawn. A tiny storefront in a strip mall on 95th street. Many know the story.

Long story short, it’s been a journey full of good times and terrible times. Any small family run business owner knows the behind the scene isn’t as glamorous as it seems.

But, we have come SO far. We’ve grown from a tiny little “beef stand” to one of the best Italian restaurants, venues and caterers in the Chicagoland suburbs.

That’s doesn’t come without blood, sweat and lots of tears put into being successful. We’ve had many wonderful team members along the way, that’ve helped us achieve this success.

Although as we get older, we’ve realized “health is wealth”. You’ve probably noticed some changes recently especially post pandemic at both locations. Closed on Sundays (just catering with deliveries only), closed on Mondays, less availability for private parties, etc. Our families are growing and we’ve missed out on so much and at the cost of our health as well, that we have had to re-evaluate our priorities.

We want you all to know that we are incredibly THANKFUL to everyone who has supported for 34 years!! That’s a damn long time. It’s with your love and SUPPORT that we continue to serve our community and look forward to for years to come 🇮🇹 ❤️

02/08/2022

Time to order the FOOD for your Super Bowl get together! The Catering Dept will be taking orders TODAY

Call 708-423-4444

View our menu & packages www.frankiescateringil.com

🏈 Best sellers include 🏈

Mostaccioli with vodka sauce
Sausage, peppers & potatoes
Italian beef sandwiches
Mini meatballs
Baked mostaccioli
Chicken Vesuvio
Bruschetta Caprese
Chicken wings
Mozzarella stix
Fried chicken
Cold pasta salad

01/31/2022

Time to start thinking about the food for your Super Bowl get together!

Call the Catering Dept at 708-423-4444

*Orders due by Wednesday night, February 9

In the meantime, work on finalizing your guest list & rsvps and visit our website for selecting your menu www.frankiescateringil.com

Pick up & delivery available 11am until 6pm on Sunday, February 13

🏈 Best sellers include 🏈

Mostaccioli with vodka sauce
Gnocchi with vodka sauce
Sausage, peppers & potatoes
Italian beef sandwiches
Mini meatballs
Baked mostaccioli
Chicken Vesuvio
Bruschetta Caprese
Chicken wings
Cold pasta salad
Fried chicken
Mozzarella stix

12/28/2021

Who needs food for their New Year’s Eve celebration!

Frankie’s Beef, Pasta & Catering in Oak Lawn will be open 9am-2pm for cold catering pick ups (you’ll reheat...instructions already on catering website) on December 31 only 🍾🥂

We will be closed January 1, 2 & 3. Cheers to health (and an end to this pandemic soon) and happiness in 2022!

Catering menu available on www.frankiescateringil.com

12/22/2021

Frankie’s Beef & Pasta in Oak Lawn will be closed today through December 27, as we are working like Santa’s elves prepping Christmas catering 🎄

Our team wishes all of you peace, good will & happiness for Christmas. Thank you for your support to our small business ♥️

11/25/2021

Happy Thanksgiving, friends! We will be closed today. Enjoy the holiday 🦃

08/12/2021

August 12, 1988 was our first day of business.
..33 years later, we are still standing. Through the good times and bad, there are so many people who have been a part of this journey with us & who have always supported us. Family, team members, vendors and customers whom we are forever thankful to!

Being a small family business is a lot of work, and so many of us have put our blood, sweat & tears into making Frankie’s Beef, Pasta & Catering the success it is today.

Thank you is simply not enough, but please know that our hearts are forever appreciative !!!

Grazie 🤍
Vince, Nina, Frankie, Angela, Orazio, Deanna, Mariana, Valentina & baby Orazio

07/03/2021

We wish everyone a safe holiday weekend with family & friends!

We are open for catering only today, closed tomorrow and Monday. We will re-open on Tuesday at regular business hours 🇺🇸

04/30/2021

If you’re celebrating at home for Mother’s Day, let Frankie’s Catering do the cooking for you! We will be offering pick up & local delivery from 11am until 3pm

Orders due by Thursday, May 6.

Full menu is available...below are just some of our most popular items for Mother’s Day!

Visit our website www.frankiescateringil.com for full menu, pricing & other helpful information.

04/05/2021

We hope everyone had a wonderful Easter yesterday! Frankie’s Beef & Pasta in Oak Lawn will be closed today MONDAY for our team to celebrate with their families, since we were open yesterday.

We will be back open TUESDAY 11am-8pm 🐇

03/28/2021

Happy Palm Sunday! We are closed today, but will be back in on Monday ready to take your Easter orders!!

Full menu is available on www.frankiescateringil.com

Call us at 708-423-4444 by Wednesday evening with your order 🐰

02/16/2021

Frankie’s Beef, Pasta & Catering will be closed on Tuesday, February 16.

02/13/2021

“Nicky knows the Frankie’s fries are the best!”

We ❤️ these messages! Glad you love our fries cutie!!

01/31/2021

Whether you’re in it for the game, the halftime show, the commercials or the yummy FOOD - Don't forget to place your order with Frankie’s Catering for your Super Bowl get together 🏈

The offices are closed today, but we will be back in tomorrow!

It’s a good snowy day to think about your plans, text your friends about the big game...and look through our menu! www.frankiescateringil.com

Then call us on Monday to place your order 708-423-4444

01/26/2021

Don’t forget about Frankie’s Catering for your “big game” day needs 🏈

Call the Catering Dept at 708-423-4444 to place your order

Listed in photo are some of our best game day sellers!

Full menu available on our website www.frankiescateringil.com

01/11/2021

Time to start thinking about your plans for the big game! Parties might look different this year, but you can still enjoy good food while watching 🏈

www.frankiescateringil.com

Oak lawn location 708-423-4444

12/30/2020

We hope everyone had a wonderful holiday!
Reminder, we will be open tomorrow, December 31th for CATERING ONLY from 10AM to 3PM.
We will be closed Friday 1th, Saturday 2th & Sunday 3th.
Re-opening on Monday 4th at 11am 🎄

Thank you for supporting small business.

Wish all of you a wonderful from The Frankie's Family.

12/29/2020

Let Frankie’s Catering help with the food on New Year’s Eve or Day!

Parties might be more intimate this year, but you can still have good food! Call us at 708-423-4444 to place your order 🥂

www.frankiescateringil.com for menu and we will be open 10am-2pm for pick ups.

Sausage & peppers, mini meatballs, beef tenderloin, gnocchi with vodka sauce and Italian chicken are the most popular items for NYE each year!

*We will be closed January 1 & 2.

12/22/2020

Just a reminder that we can no longer make any changes/additions to orders this week. Chef and our team are prepping away (like Santa & his elves); we already have all inventory counted and in house.

Per our policy on the catering website, we can not refund or transfer any cancelled holiday orders due to Covid at this point. We appreciate your understanding 🎅🏻
..Items can be frozen and used at a later time or given to family members to eat at their own homes.

12/22/2020

Spreading lots of holiday cheer this month with individual meals from Frankie’s in Oak Lawn 🎁🎄🎅🏻

Address

5721 W 95th Street
Oak Lawn, IL
60453

Website

http://www.frankiessince1988.com/

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Our Story

Vince and Nina Santoro immigrated to the United States from Italy in 1969. After many years in the restaurant industry, Vince and Nina decided to take a risk and open their own restaurant in 1988, Frankie's Beef & Pasta in Oak Lawn. Thankfully, as the years passed, Frankie's Beef & Pasta became a success. It quickly became known for quality and tasty homemade meals. And gained much popularity with their famous beef, meatball and marinated chicken sandwiches. Customer's requests for large orders intended for special events launched the catering business, Frankie's Catering a few years later. The next step for the Santoro family was to continue pleasing the taste buds of the local families of the Chicagoland communities using their family recipes; however, that new adventure was a casual, fine dining experience… Frankie's Ristorante. Vince, Nina and their children, Frank & Angela and their son in law Orazio, look forward to serving the loyal clientele who have continued to support them throughout the last thirty years, as well as the new individuals they look forward to meeting.