Frankie Gianino’s Grill and Bar is located on Main Street in Imperial, MO.
For starters, I ordered the Pumpkin Martini. It was listed as a “November” cocktail even though it was December. The martini flavoring was more reminiscent of eggnog than pumpkin; however, it tasted great. My suggestion is that the serving staff bring the cocktail before the main meal instead of afterwards.
Shortly after I had placed my order, the salad and bread arrived. It tasted like homemade Italian white bread complete with sesame seeds on the outer crust. It was served warm with real butter in foil tucked under the bread so the butter would spread easier. The salad had pimientos, onions, St. Louis cheese (provel), and was quite tasty. I had only eaten half of it when the meal came. For me, this was ok because I planned on taking ½ the salad home with me.
I ordered the Chicken Modiga. It was a boneless, fried chicken breast in a white wine sauce with lots of mushrooms. The main entree included a choice of white or red pasta. I chose the white pasta, which was smothered in a creamy, garlic cheese sauce.
The portions were large enough for two meals for anyone who is a light eater like me. Except for the Pumpkin Martini arriving late, the service was excellent.
This was my first time at Frankie Gianino’s, but other patrons were regulars. Repeat business is usually a sign that diners will get a good meal at a fair price. (Note: the specialty cocktails are pricey.) The best compliment I can give Frankie Gianino’s is that I would definitely eat there again.
