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Frankies Spuntino 17 Clinton Street

17 Clinton St., New York, NY, 10022
nr. Stanton St.
212-253-2303

9.0 "Highly Recommended"
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100% Would you go back?
100% Would you take a date?
0% Would you take kids?
80% Would you go on business?
100% Would you go on a special occasion?
Food: 9.0
Service: 8.4
Décor: 8.4
Value: 9.0
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No complaints here!

StephanieEV from 11201 | Posted on 2/18/09

Overall Rating: 9 (Highly Recommended)
Would you go back? Yes
Would you take a date? Yes
Would you take kids? No
Would you go on business? Yes
Would you go on a special occasion? Yes
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.

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5 out of 8 people found this review helpful.

wonderful all around

jcrowleyride from 10002 | Posted on 1/18/09

Overall Rating: 9 (Highly Recommended)
Would you go back? Yes
Would you take a date? Yes
Would you take kids? No
Would you go on business? Yes
Would you go on a special occasion? Yes
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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3 out of 5 people found this review helpful.

Worth making the trip to clinton street

skimiami from 10002 | Posted on 7/27/07

Overall Rating: 8 (Recommended)
Would you go back? Yes
Would you take a date? Yes
Would you take kids? No
Would you go on business? Yes
Would you go on a special occasion? Yes
Food: 9
Service: 7
Décor: 9
Value: 8

I just moved down to the LES and decided to try this place for lunch on a Saturday and ordered the pruscuitto and pecorino sandwich with a Peroni. It was fantastic. The bread, meat, and cheese were all fresh and authentic. I'm craving it right now as I type this. Recommended for lunch and dinner as well if you don't mind waiting outside for a bit. It does get a bit loud, but this lends to the energetic ambience.

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167 out of 314 people found this review helpful.

exactly what you're craving.

jakiek from 10012 | Posted on 11/14/06

Overall Rating: 10 (Highly Recommended)
Would you go back? Yes
Would you take a date? Yes
Would you take kids? No
Would you go on business? No
Would you go on a special occasion? Yes
Food: 10
Service: 9
Décor: 9
Value: 10

This place is such a diamond in the mess that is Clinton Street. The pasta is to die for, and the menu is authentic while also being versatile in both portion and variety. The wines are always interesting and well chosen. The service is unpretentious and timely, a rarity in our fine city. I love it so much I almost don't want to recommend it, because I wish there would always be a table for me when I arrive! It's small-- too small for kids, great for a date.

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212 out of 528 people found this review helpful.

A True Gem

robrizzo3 from 10003 | Posted on 9/23/06

Overall Rating: 9 (Highly Recommended)
Would you go back? Yes
Would you take a date? Yes
Would you take kids? No
Would you go on business? Yes
Would you go on a special occasion? Yes
Food: 10
Service: 9
Décor: 7
Value: 10

This is a fantastic Italian restaurant. The space is charming, the food is fantastic, and the service is great. The downsides are it can take a little while to get seated, and I recently had take out from here which (not surprisingly) paled in comparison to eating in the restaurant. The cavatelli with sausage and prosciutto and pecorino sandwich are not to be missed.

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337 out of 639 people found this review helpful.

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