🍝 Winnipeg Italian Food Review | Frankie's Italian Winnipeg

📍 505 Sterling Lyon Pkwy, Winnipeg ⭐ Rating: 4.4 (Questionable, TBH) 🚫 What Fell Flat ❌ Lasagna – Thick as a brick, stodgy with uneven layers. The ricotta layer was clumpy, and the meat sauce tasted like it came from a can18. ❌ Pizza – Salt bomb alert! The crust was soggy, and the toppings were drowning in oversalted tomato sauce. No balance, just sodium overload. ❌ Pasta – Jarred sauce vibes, zero al dente texture. The spaghetti was mushy, and the "homemade" Bolognese lacked depth89. ❌ Caesar Salad – Where’s the garlic? Where’s the anchovy? Where’s the flavor? Just limp romaine and bland dressing. 💡 Reality Check "4.4 stars feels generous" – Maybe for the decent patio or the fact that it’s one of the few Italian spots in the area? Portions are huge, but quality ≠ quantity. You’ll leave full, but not satisfied18. Service was slow, and the staff seemed overwhelmed (even on a weekday lunch). 🍷 Better Alternatives Nearby ✅ Pasquale’s – Hand-rolled gnocchi and sauces that actually taste homemade. ✅ Harth – Wood-fired pizzas with real char and fresh ingredients. Their margherita puts Frankie’s to shame7. ✅ Ventura’s Italian Kitchen (if you’re up for a drive) – Rigatoni fra diavolo and crispy Caesar salads done right. 💰 Price vs. Value $25-35 per entrée – For that price, you’d expect better execution. Happy Hour? Nope. No deals to soften the blow. "Save your carbs (and cash) elsewhere." #WinnipegEats #ItalianFail #HonestReviews #SkipThisSpot