Frankie's

We recently made reservations to take one of our out-of-town guests here for dinner, and it turned out to be an excellent choice. Our reservation was for 7:30 p.m., and by the time we arrived, the restaurant was already in full swing. The atmosphere was lively and energetic, yet still comfortable enough for great conversation. We were warmly greeted and promptly seated — a smooth start that set the tone for a wonderful evening. As new residents in Vermont — having recently made the big move from Portland, Oregon, where the food scene is vibrant and full of devoted foodies — we’ve been eager to explore what our new home state has to offer. This restaurant did not disappoint! It’s clear that Vermont has its own unique charm when it comes to dining, and this place is a perfect example of that. Our server came by shortly after we were seated to welcome us and hand us the menus. While the menu isn’t extensive, it’s well-curated with enough variety for everyone to find something they love. Each dish felt thoughtfully composed, highlighting fresh ingredients and classic flavors with a local touch. We decided to start with a few appetizers, followed by our entrées, and of course, dessert to round out the evening. The drinks were another highlight. The bar program here is impressive — our cocktails were balanced, creative, and beautifully presented. They also have an extensive list of spirits and liquors, making it a great spot for anyone who appreciates a well-crafted drink. Everything we ordered was delicious and perfectly timed. The service was attentive and efficient without ever feeling rushed. We especially loved the steak and the swordfish — both were outstanding. The steak was tender, juicy, and cooked exactly to order, while the swordfish was flavorful and perfectly seared. I truly hope they keep that steak on the menu; it was a definite favorite. Though we were absolutely full by the end of our entrées, we couldn’t resist ordering dessert — one of everything to share at the table. Each dessert was rich, satisfying, and the ideal sweet finish to an already wonderful meal. What truly elevated the experience, though, was the warmth and hospitality of the entire team, and they also took the time to recognize the double birthday celebration at our table. From the hostess to the servers and bartender, everyone made us feel genuinely welcome. A special shoutout to Evelyn and Will, who were both personable, professional, and went above and beyond to ensure we had a memorable evening. All in all, it was an exceptional dining experience that exceeded our expectations — especially as newcomers to Vermont looking for a place that embodies the spirit of local cuisine. The combination of excellent food, top-notch service, and a cozy, inviting atmosphere has made this our new go-to spot for showcasing Vermont dining to our guests. We’re already looking forward to returning soon!

I just had the most incredible meal at Frankie’s!!! Their menu is definitely always rotating, but I got the clams (a must if available), the pumpkin ravioli, the shishito peppers, and the cinnamon creamy affogato & oh my…. I eat in a lot of nice restaurants and this one is now towards the top of my list of favorites!!! I drank their Frankie’s Negroni & the most delicious Beaujolais to accompany! The staff were so kind, friendly and beautiful! Huge s/o to Max, the bar manger & Jeff!! Very cool guys behind the bar, that truly made my experience!! Especially as someone dining solo! Keep it up! Can’t wait to come back :) cheers!

Frankie’s is one of our go-tos for special occasions. When you go here, you know you are getting an elevated culinary experience with the best local in-season ingredients without the overly pretentious vibe. The service is always knowledgeable and friendly but the food is the standout. My only complaint (and it’s not really a complaint) is that the dishes are SO good that I wish I could order them again and again. But that’s the thing, it’s great because the dishes feature fresh seasonal ingredients - so the menu changes daily. So, even though I’d like to have that broccolini with ricotta every day of my life, I guess the memory and some pictures will do *sigh* Also I had to fight the urge not to down that strawberry bees knees like a shot because wow, I love! Anyway, I’ll be back many times because I’m dying to try the pasta. It somehow has evaded me on the nights I’ve been. See you again soon, Frankie’s!

Absolutely incredible, beautiful and thoughtful spot. Can’t wait to come back for more. Sat at the bar which had beautiful fresh flowers, great service. My bartender noticed my second course hadn’t been sent out yet and proactively took care of it without me asking. The team here seems happy to be a part of the crew. Warm energy. Incredible fresh food. Thoughtful NA options.

Great meal, service and love being back in that building. Ryan was a great server! We started with NA drinks of Not a Negroni and Damsel in distress, added sourdough bread and a chicory salad to lead us into the chicken and green beans and a plate of homemade squash raviolis. Everything finished off with the olive cake with strawberries. This place was as advertised!

A wonderful evening on all fronts! We were thrilled to get in and the food and service were impeccable! The culinary highlight of our trip to Burlington. Of note the radish dish which we will recreate, the amazing asparagus dish, and the swordfish. We loved everything we tried and the thoughtful wine list did not disappoint! We will go again, and highly recommend 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟

Wow!! What an awesome welcome to Burlington tonight! Frankie's comes with a nice lite vibe too! I was welcomed by Ryan and then Kate at the bar. My tastbuds danced with the lamb porchetta and acorn squash!! Wow!! I will be checking out the menu at Frankie's before any others, each night that I am here!!

Started at the bar with Max making some great cocktails, Rhubarbara Anne and Cherry Baby. We were seated in Main dining within 20 min on a very busy Saturday. Will was our waiter, and he was also outstanding, A Bean salad and Cherry Stones clams were our starters and the chicked and swordfish for our entrees. The menu rotates, so we will be back to try new items.

I love Frankie's. Top comfort level; it's fine dining with no pretentiousness. Our server was Carolina, who communicated clearly about the menu items and the experience. Even the one dish we were just OK about, the grilled calamari, she informed us was a bit olive-heavy without discouraging us from ordering it. We did order, and found it to be, well, a bit olive heavy. Top bits, in order. (1) the sea-bass in caper beurre-blanc. Delectable. (2) a two-way tie. The endive salad with candied walnuts and bleu-cheese--just, wow!; and on the other end of the spectrum, the olive oil cake (my wife proclaims herself "not a dessert person," and with this one, matched me bite for bite. (3) The pork schnitzel is fantastic--we could not not order it after we had it on a previous visit. It is, however, destined for today's lunch, due to the sea bass being so seductively good. (4) see the aforementioned calamari, which was pretty darned good, just a little less amazing than the other offerings. Nice to leave a place satisfied in every way (including the eclectic wine choices (heavy on the Italian) and especially the service, from Carolina to bussers to expeditor.

Yes, yes, yes! Everything here is amazing. We had a group of 10 and basically ordered one-three of each item on the menu. Each dish was uniquely delicious. Menu changes daily, so always a surprise. Great place for a romantic dinner or a group celebrating. Atmosphere is dimly lit and decor is very charming. Staff is friendly and welcoming. Almond creemee with grilled strawberries and candied pecans for dessert... yum yum yum Also the best espresso martinis by far

crowded ambiance- very limited space, neighboring tables essentially on top of each other. limited and informal coat rack which may or may not leave your coat on the stairwell by the end of the night. limited palate explored by menu with our appetizers being too similar to main course options. expectations that this would finally raise the bar for local restaurants fell flat and failed to even be as good as others such as Honey Road or Hen of the Woods

I loved it. We didn't have reservations but we didn't have to wait too long for a couple seats at the bar. I loved the ambiance and decor, the dried flowers give it an extra touch. The service was second to none and the food was delicious. The bartenders were wonderful, extremely knowledgeable and made the most impressive cocktails. I loved the Rubin Carter. My daughter and I enjoyed every dish we tried. They even made the cabbage side dish off the charts. The little neck clams and endive salad were a couple of my favorites but we could have ordered 6 of the cabbage side dishes and been totally content with that, it was so good. I'm really looking forward to coming back with my husband. We both cook on the extravagant side, so it's tough to venture out to the unknown. Having said that, I can't wait to go back. I highly recommend it!!

Such a gem! We loved it so much we took the in laws immediately. Everything is SO fresh and the menu changes daily as a result! When we came back about 2 weeks later, no single dish was exactly the same! our absolute favorite was the schnitzel which is cooked so well. Crisp and juicy and came with a sweet fruit based sauce that paired so perfectly! All the dishes are amazing, the staff is sooo nice and helpful and the cocktails are also delicious! Beautiful setting inside, makes you feel cozy. Absolutely will be back!

Three different members of my family went to Frankie's over the last three weeks and each time the food, staff, cocktails and vibe were fabulous! When one enters, you are warmly greeted by staff. The waitstaff is attentive and helpful. The menu has some of the most delicious small plates (as well as large plates), and their cocktails/wine selection is wonderful! I can't wait to return!

Ambitious menu. There were 3 of us so we tried a lot if dishes. Portions small. Very good service. Nice place. Tasty but not quite there. Expensive.

This place is a gem. We came here for our anniversary and the staff took note by making us feel special upon arrival and offering a maple creemee for dessert. On the evening we went, the menu offered crisp pork ribs that melted off the bone with fennel and honey mustard; swordfish with cauliflower puree; and buttered oysters. It was exquisite and we only wish we had room for more food! We got the upside down apple-rosemary cake to-go with marscapone cream --delish!

The food is fresh, nourishing and incredibly tasty! We had the in season asparagus with blue crab and met the farmer who was also in for a birthday celebration. The in house made agnolotti was perfection. For dessert try the house made VT creamie, the flavor of the night was pistachio. Although all of the desserts looked delish. Service is sharp, fun and knowledgeable! The bar program and wine list are not over bearing and a joy to relax with. Staff is very wine savvy. The vibe is friendly and fun with all that Vermont has to offer in flavors and ambiance. Everything about this place is light, and fun!

My wife and I thoroughly enjoyed the ambiance and service - but even more so, the food. With a constantly rotating menu, we were very pleased with the fried oysters and tortelli to start, along with the pork schnitzel and monkfish main dishes. Each dish was so flavorful and the service attentive, helpful, and kind. Highly recommend and will be back!

Stellar service and food! Isn't that what we all crave? We got seated upstairs. Would I have preferred downstairs? Yes, but the service upstairs was fantastic. The food was on point. I will be back! Again and again!

Our experience at Frankie's was nothing short of amazing from the hostess to the bartenders (Max and Woody) the service we received was exceptional The food was some of the best we have ever had! The depth of flavors phenomenal Cannot wait to go back!

The food was meticulously prepared and delicious. The wait staff was attentive, courteous and knowledgeable. The ambiance was very noisy and the table we sat at was sticky, even though they tried cleaning it several times. The positives outweigh the negatives, but they do need to put in acoustic tiling or something to mitigate the noise problem. I could hardly hear my partner when he was speaking.

The host was shockingly hostile to everyone in my party and all the other parties around us. We were all taken aback by how rude she was to all of us on different occasions throughout the night. Found it pretty shocking to have bad service at the price point. Our server was very kind but not very knowledgeable about the food, which we expected for this caliber of restaurant. Food was good but not better than mayday (another restaurant in Burlington that's less expensive), it cost just about as much as Honey Road but the food wasn't as good and service was very disappointing. Pretty good but overhyped and over priced. Would try again in a year or two nonetheless.

Happy to see such a stellar restaurant go into that legacy space! Great food and atmosphere! Can't wait to go back and try other dishes.

When we arrived, all the reservations were filled but we had no problem as a walk in and we were immediately seated (on a friday evening!) at a little 2 top table next to the bar. The waiter was super nice and the service was excellent. I'd actually rate this place a 4.5 but rounded up due to the service. The drinks were excellent. The place had a really nice vibe and we like the music. The brioche appetizer was really good. I'm not one of those people that complain about prices or portion sizes but our asparagus appetizer literally had 2 (maybe 3 if I'm generous?) asparagus cut on the bias with an egg and a small bit of creme fraiche. I'm not taking away stars, but next time we'll order the grilled asparagus side order for half the price and will do better. The pasta dish we split was fabulous. We liked it so much that we ordered another brioche to sop up the leftover sauce. It was lemony with pistachios. Our dessert was an iced cream topped with Amari. The perfect ending. This area is just amazing for restaurants. A couple days ago we ate at nearby Honey Road. I'd give them a perfect 5 but Frankies coming in at 4.5 is still a respectable finish.

Delicious food, quick service, and great ambiance. Price is worth it for the food. Good sized portions.

Spent a few days in Burlington and Frankie's was on our list to try - happy we did. We started with the warm in-house bread, beet salad, more bread, followed with the swordfish, mushroom and sea bass entrees - everything was well prepared and presented, our waiter seemed new but was attentive and friendly. The restaurant was full and had a great vibe. Give it a try if you're in the area.

Good cocktails! Very trendy! We arrived early for dinner and the place was packed when we left. Very seafood oriented but did have a meat dish on the menu.