Frunze Italian Restaurant

I visited Frunze and tried the steak. The ambiance was nice, but the steak itself was just okay - nothing exceptional. It could have been more flavorful and tender. Might try something else next time.

The restaurant itself isn’t huge but they utilize their space incredibly well. It’s beautifully decorated and has an amazing ambiance meant for conversation with friends and family. It’s definitely a family operated restaurant, as there’s only one person working the front. That being said, she’s incredibly kind and very evidently a hard worker. The food was INCREDIBLE. My group was from out of town and we decided not to go to our other restaurant plans the next day because the food was THAT good and we wanted it again before we headed home. We got the chicken pizza, carbonara pasta, udon noodles with beef, the avocado salad, seafood pasta, and grilled squid. Everything was perfectly flavored, the sauces were perfect, it was genuinely so overall amazing. Also so happy and grateful for a delicious restaurant that serves halal meat. If you’re on the fence about trying this place, take this as a sign to go.

One of my favorite spots in town. The pizza here is honestly the best I’ve ever had, thin crust, great flavor, and always fresh. Everything else on the menu is really good too! The place has a cozy, relaxed vibe, and the service is always on point, friendly and fast without being too much. Highly recommend !👌🏻

I recently visited this restaurant and had a wonderful experience. The food was delicious, fresh, and beautifully presented. The staff was friendly and attentive, making sure we had everything we needed throughout the meal. The atmosphere was cozy and inviting, perfect for both casual dinners and special occasions. I highly recommend trying their signature dishes—you won’t be disappointed! Would love to come back again.

Loved the black seafood pizza! The crust was crispy, and the seafood was super fresh. Everything else we tried, from pasta to noodles, was also delicious. Cozy vibe, friendly staff, and great presentation. Highly recommend!!!!!

Pizza was awesome and I love that it's halal. The mushroom soup was so creamy, rich, and nourishing. Would definitely come here again.

It’s a new spot and we were very impressed with the food! Pasta and pizza both delicious. I highly recommend it. Here is a pic of my chicken fettuccine pasta

New late night spot oven pizza in Chicago. I just stop by to new restaurant. I try out margaritas pizza, creamy mushroom soup and grilled squid. The pizza is not too cheesy, thin and well balanced. Creamy mushroom soup is super good not too heavy for the night time and come with some oil on the top. Most of all, grilled squid is really juicy and fresh with the sweet and sour sauce. Great night restaurant 🍕

Expectation: Italian restaurant with proper service. Reality: disappointment. The name "Frunze" already raised questions -- more reminiscent of a Soviet-era canteen than an Italian restaurant. But we gave it a shot. Big mistake. * Coke was served without a glass. * No spices, no napkins offered. * Utensils were greasy and sticky. * The steak was awful -- dry and flavorless. * Portions were tiny. In the end, the only thing "Italian" about this place was the price. Never again.

What an interesting place! We brought the whole family here since we all wanted different cuisines and they seem to have everything a mix of Asian and European. Owner is super nice. Our kids are picky so we got chicken nuggets for them which came with ketchup, exactly what my kids wanted. Also the margherita pizza which they are used to. The pizza is made fresh in the front you could see and baked in stone oven so it does take very long to get ready. The pizza was good, but they don't use fresh round mozzarella balls just shredded mozzarella which is fine. The basil leaf is huge. While I probably prefer it shredded and spread on the pizza, it would be harder to take out for the kids. The menu says cherries, but it's actually cherry tomatoes not actually cherries. The size of pizza is huge. It's thin, so it's not super bulky. The pizza doesn't stand out that much and the sauce flavor is pretty standard. It's fine since the kids prefer it plain. I tried their eggplant salad, which is honestly my favorite! The salad is a standard plate size so not a huge quantity, but the fried eggplant was very good. It's crunchy and melts in mouth. It's a Thai sauce they used and generous with the sauce which we used to dip pizza crust in later. This was a balanced dish, I would come back for this. Husband got tom yum with rice. They did put in a good amount of shrimps, but not too much on other seafood. Still good enough for my husband. The tom yum doesn't have the strong sour or spicy flavor you'd get in other places, it's more like an Italian tomato base rather than tom yum. We did feel like the water they served tasted a little strange... like Chicago water? Maybe stick to a drink instead. Overall it was all pretty interesting! Price is reasonable for now. We liked the blend and creativity but think they could do better and improve on some of the recipes: I would make the margherita pizza with shredded basil and sun-dried tomatoes instead of just normal tomatoes. Tom yum could be thicker in texture and more prominent tom yum flavor, and don't overcook the shrimp too much since it's already halved so it's easy to cook through. Add lemon or ice to water if the taste doesn't go away fully.

It seems like a unique Italian experience but I would not recommend at all! The food was below par, very bland, and not worth the price. We should've known when an Italian restaurant was serving udon. The udon tasted like it was from a box. The avocado salad made 0 sense with pecans and shrimp mixed in?! The service was also terrible and being asked to order multiple times without being ready. Felt rushed and did not receive the food in a timely manner once we ordered. The restaurant itself is small. Will not be going back here. Save yourself the money.

Honestly I ain't going back there until they hire another chef. I waited an hr. Nothing was served. The ambience was nice no doubt. But to wait an hr on a Tuesday night is ridiculous. Please hire more chef.

Definitely not Italian food. Decent diner tier pasta. Overpriced to the gods with a random 11% "fee". Portions small. Not generous.