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Frankies Spuntino 17 Clinton Street

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17 Clinton St., New York, NY 10022
nr. Stanton St. See Map | Subway Directions Hopstop Popup
212-253-2303 Send to Phone

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5 Reviews | Write a Review
Cuisine: Italian

Photo by Shanna Ravindra

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Hours

Sun-Thu, 11am-midnight; Fri-Sat, 11am-1am

Nearby Subway Stops

F at Delancey St.; J, M, Z at Essex St.

Prices

$10-$17

Payment Methods

American Express, Discover, MasterCard, Visa

Special Features

Delivery
Hot Spot
Late-Night Dining
Lunch
Take-Out

Alcohol

Beer and Wine Only

Reservations

Not Accepted

Delivery Area

Canal St. to E. 7th St.; Pitt St./Ave. D to Chrystie St./Second Ave.

Profile

The closing of aKa Cafe and 71 Clinton Fresh Food might have marked the end of one chapter of Clinton Street's culinary life, but the opening of Frankies Spuntino 17 Clinton Street, an outpost of the popular Carroll Gardens spot—along with neighbors like De Vino wine shop, Falai and its Panetteria, and Piada—ushers in a new, Italian-accented one. (Wylie Dufresne has yet to deconstruct spaghetti and meatballs, but give him time.) With only 24 seats, Frankies is a sort of mini-spuntino, designed with the same old-fashioned, tin-ceilinged flair as the flagship. The menu is identical, with an emphasis on roasted vegetables, lively salads, and hearty Italian-American specials like pork braciole and cavatelli with Faicco’s hot sausage. The two Frankies (Castronovo and Falcinelli, joined here by partner Travis Lee Kauffman) continue beloved Brooklyn traditions, crafting delectable sandwiches on Sullivan St. Bakery pizza bianca, and steeping prunes in red wine for an unexpectedly delicious dessert. And they establish new Manhattan ones, like accepting credit cards. — Rob Patronite and Robin Raisfeld

Brunch

Sat.—Sun., 11 a.m.—4 p.m.

Recommended Dishes

Pork braciole, $15; cavatelli with Faicco's hot sausage, $16

Food:	7

Service:	7

Décor:	8

Value:	8

It's not perfect but it definitely surpassed my expectations (I've had one too many crappy experiences with pretentious, "hip" scenes on the LES). I appreciate their young and hard working staff; I think it just added to the atmosphere. The portions might be considered small but its certainly quality, not quantity, that they're all about. Love the homey feel (exposed brick, bathroom with external sink, retro black and white tiles on the floor, felt like I was in someones awesomely lit apartment). Wine selection was great and decently priced.

wonderful all around

jcrowleyride from 10002 | Posted on 1/18/09

Overall Rating: 9 (Highly Recommended)


Food:	9
Service:	10

Décor:	9

Value:	9

A little crowded and tough to get a table at times, but the small space, dim lighting and tin ceilings provide for an intimate experience. It is my favorite restaurant in the city. Luckily, it is right down the street. Great cheese selection. I recommend the Robiola. The house wine is very good and a great value - half-carafe is only $12. The best dish in the place is the cavatelli and sausage in a sage-butter sauce. My wife and I often go to Frankies and get a great meal with wine and cheese for $50. I haven't found a deal like that anywhere else in the city. ps: skip dessert and head across the Clinton Street Baking Co for their chocolate cake. Wow.

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