Frankie's Italian Bistro — Restaurant in Blue Springs

Walking into Frankie’s Italian Bistro is like being hugged by Italy itself. The ambiance isn’t just cozy it’s transporting. Soft lighting, Italian music drifting through the air like pavoratti whispering sweet nothings to your bread, and that warm, hearty smell of garlic and sauce… this place doesn’t just serve food it serves feelings. Let me be clear the food here is so good it should come with a warning label. Something like:  “Caution: May cause involuntary moaning, deep sighs of joy, and flashbacks to that one trip to Italy you never took.” So if you’re looking for a meal that’ll feed your body, your heart, and the little Italian grandma you didn’t know lived in your soul, go to Frankie’s. Just don’t blame me when you start learning Italian phrases like “Mangia bene, ridi spesso, ama molto.” (Eat well, laugh often, love much.)  The servers were phenomenal, friendly, attentive, and quick without rushing you. You get the sense they actually like being there, which in the food world is rarer than a steak in a vegan café.  And then there was Hunter, the manager who came over to say hello like a long-lost nephew just happy to see you again. Warm, welcoming, genuine. The kind of guy who makes you feel like the place is his home and you just walked in the front door. Now the food oh mamma mia, the food.  I didn’t get the lasagna, though part of me wept when I saw it pass by on a tray like a Roman chariot. I went with the Shrimp Alvino, and let me tell you creamy, dreamy, garlicky goodness with tender shrimp swimming through pasta like they knew they’d peaked. It was rich without being heavy, decadent without being overdone. Just pure, al dente harmony.  My wife ordered Spaghetti “The Works” and oh, it worked, baby. Meatballs, sausage, basically everything short of a Tony Bennett CD and a Vespa. It was hearty, saucy, full of love. Every bite looked like it was sponsored by Italian grandmothers and approved by the Vatican.  And then came dessert…  Lord, give me strength, and maybe a bigger spoon.  I ordered the tiramisu, and what landed in front of me looked like it had floated down on a cloud blessed by the espresso gods themselves. Every bite was a love letter from Italy soft, creamy, just the right amount of cocoa dusting like it was blushing from all the attention. I didn’t eat it I slowly danced with it. If desserts were people, this tiramisu would be the one that got away… and you’d write songs about it every rainy Tuesday.  My wife, elegant and wise, went with the limoncello cake which tasted like sunshine decided to become a dessert. Light, bright, citrusy perfection. One bite and she closed her eyes and said, “Oh my God.” I offered her water. She waved it off like it was a peasant. That cake transported her straight to italy. For a moment, I thought she was going to leave me for a slice of lemon bliss and honestly, I would’ve understood.  Together, those two desserts were like the yin and yang of after-dinner enlightenment.  Tiramisu for the soul. Limoncello for the spirit.  “If you love Italian food, make Frankie’s a destination not a detour. This isn’t just dinner, it’s a round trip ticket to flavor town with a...

Go try it!! Had to get that out of the way but for details please read further. This is a very clean and classy restaurant. More upscale than the typical chains like Olive Garden or Carrabba’s but still casual dress. Yes, they charge a little more but thats because the sauces, noodles, dishes, and such appear to be house made fresh. I don’t mind paying extra if it’s worth it and the quality is there. I tried the marinara totally worth the extra $2. We also got a side of meatballs to try and they were just right not spicy, not dry, good mix of sausage and beef. The tables are nicely spread with white table cloths. We order the fried calamari which was slightly over cooked but still not very rubbery or chewy as an appetizer which came with the marinara. We also had a side mediterranean salad. I had Napoli’s combo which came with generous portions of fettuccini alfredo, lasagna, and chicken parmigiana all of which had very good flavors and appeared to be made fresh. The noodles were a perfect and aldente possibly house made as well. My wife got the chicken alla pesto which had broccoli, shallots, olives, and creamy pesto sauce mixed with penne pasta. It was very yummy and not too much pesto. My son got the calzone which was freshly made and very cheesy and it was served with a side of marinara. The meal was served with table bread and dipping oil/herbs. We were so full we couldn’t get any desert but they looked good....

Ordered to-go and was not super impressed. Prices are high for a menu with no pictures or descriptions. It's has an aroma that isn't very inviting in there, I saw they have the previous owner's carpet in there, was very surprised they didn't put down tile or laminate as they really tricked out the outside. Textiles hold the ghost of dishes past lol. I noticed it was big red booths, which isn't the end of the world, but I noted this would not be a great dine-in experience. Fettuccine Alfredo was bland, buttery in a good way but completely void of any parmesan flavor so it didn't make sense, reminded me of the weird butter pasta my dad would make when he just wanted something quick . Was excited for the garlic bread that came with it, EXCEPT it was just 2 weird rolls that tasted like they had a tiny bit of vegetable oil on them, NO GARLIC or any flavor, totally out of place for an Italian place. The chicken parm and pasta stuff that came with the Napoli's combo was good, I would be happy if it was just that and it was $15.00 instead of $25.

With some tweaks they could do better, if Gordon Ramsey came he would say "Simplify your menu and...