Frankie’s Italian Vancouver
🍝 Frankie’s Italian is a welcoming downtown favourite offering classic Italian comfort dishes, handcrafted pizzas, fresh pastas, and warm family style hospitality; a neighbourhood spot where guests return for generous portions, rich flavours, and a relaxed, inviting dining experience.
🍽️ Frankie's Italian Menu
🍽️ Starters and Small Plates
Classic Italian inspired appetizers ideal for sharing; rich flavours, crisp textures, and warm comforting dishes.
Arancini
Sicilian risotto balls stuffed with green peas, carrots, bocconcini, and parmesan; served with house pomodoro.
Meatballs
A family recipe of beef, veal, and pork simmered in tomato sauce.
Mussels
Salt Spring mussels cooked with garlic, tomato, basil, white wine, and grilled focaccia.
Spinach and Artichoke Dip
Creamy spinach, grilled artichoke, water chestnut, onion, and mozzarella; served with forno flatbread.
Polenta Fries
Crispy polenta served with roasted garlic aioli.
Gnocco Fritto
Fried pillows of house made dough served with tomato sauce and parmesan.
Antipasto Platter
Cured meats, cheeses, mixed olives, and flatbread.
Misto Olives
Marinated Sicilian olives with garlic and chili flakes.
Chicken Wings
Mediterranean sea salt and pepper with gorgonzola aioli.
Calamari Fritti
Crispy fried squid with chili flakes and lime tartar.
Sautéed Garlic Prawns
Herb butter sautéed prawns with grape tomatoes and grilled focaccia.
Beef Carpaccio
Thin sliced tenderloin with mustard aioli, horseradish, fried capers, grana padano, and arugula.
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🥗 Salads and Soup
Fresh greens, bold dressings, and hearty seasonal vegetables; perfect as starters or light meals.
Caesar Salad
Romaine, soft boiled egg, polenta croutons, and crisp pancetta.
Cobb Salad
Chicken, avocado, pancetta, egg, iceberg lettuce, tomatoes, pickled red onion, and creamy gorgonzola dressing.
Salmon Salad
Seared salmon with artisan greens, feta, tomatoes, polenta croutons, onion, and sundried tomato dressing.
Beet and Steak Salad
Striploin steak with beet mousse, greens, polenta croutons, pancetta, beets, goat cheese, and herb vinaigrette.
Signature Greens
Mixed greens with tomatoes, chickpeas, candied walnuts, feta, cucumbers, red onion, pickled cabbage, and mustard vinaigrette.
Add Ons
Chicken
Steak
Prawns
Salmon
🍝 House Made Pasta
Traditional Italian pastas crafted with rich sauces, fresh herbs, and premium ingredients.
Alfredo Tagliatelle and Chicken
Tagliatelle tossed in creamy parmesan sauce with sautéed chicken.
Spaghetti and Meatballs
Family recipe meatballs of beef, veal, and pork simmered in roasted tomato sauce.
Rigatoni Salsiccia
Italian sausage with tomato sauce and grape tomatoes.
Casarecce Boscaiola
Mushrooms, smoked pancetta, beef, pork, veal, peas, and rosé sauce with white truffle oil.
Nonna Maria’s Lasagna
Layers of ricotta, bolognese, alfredo, tomato sauce, and mozzarella.
Chicken Linguini
Chicken sautéed with sundried tomato pesto, cream, grape tomatoes, and herb butter.
Spaghetti Carbonara
Guanciale, egg, and pecorino romano; classic and rich.
Risotto Funghi
Creamy risotto with mixed mushrooms, white truffle oil, grana padano, and arugula.
Pesto Chicken Gnocchi
House gnocchi with chicken, tomatoes, and pesto cream.
Shrimp Tagliatelle
Lobster cream with sautéed shrimp, garlic, cherry tomatoes, shallots, and white wine.
Seafood Linguini
Clams, mussels, salmon, prawns, marinara, tomatoes, and lobster bisque.
Mushroom Ravioli
Mushroom filled ravioli with gorgonzola cream and truffle oil.
Gluten Free Pasta
Gluten free pasta available on request.
🍕 Pizza
Hand stretched, house made dough topped with fresh cheeses, herbs, and classic Italian ingredients.
Amato
Prosciutto, bocconcini, arugula, tomato sauce, and grana padano.
Frankie’s
Mozzarella, tomato sauce, capicollo ham, herbs, and Sicilian olives.
Margherita
Bocconcini, grana padano, tomato sauce, and basil.
Funghi
Mushrooms, goat cheese, grana padano, alfredo, and caramelized onions.
Old World Pepperoni
Artisanal pepperoni, mozzarella, tomato sauce, and grana padano.
Italian Ham and Mushroom
Prosciutto cotto, mushrooms, mozzarella, tomato sauce, and truffle drizzle.
Vegetariana
Caramelized onion, zucchini, roasted peppers, arugula, and feta.
Aiello
Pepperoni, capicollo, Italian sausage, mozzarella, and tomato sauce.
Gluten Free Pizza
Gluten free crust available on request.
🥪 Hand Helds
Served with sea salted fries, signature greens, or house made soup.
Cheddar Bacon Burger
Beef patty with cheddar, bacon, lettuce, onion, pickles, tomato, and garlic aioli on brioche.
Italian Chicken Club
Grilled chicken with bacon, cambozola, herb butter, arugula, tomato, and garlic aioli on ciabatta.
Beef Dip
Sliced sirloin with mozzarella, horseradish aioli, herb butter, and warm beef jus.
Avocado Focaccia
Goat cheese spread with vine ripened tomato, arugula, and balsamic glaze.
🥩 Carne and Pesce
Premium meats and seafood prepared with rich sauces and rustic Italian flavours.
Beef Tenderloin
Grilled seven ounce tenderloin with vegetables, potato pave, and red wine jus.
Seared Salmon
Served with potato and beet rosti, white wine cream sauce, chive oil, and a fennel tomato basil salad.
Chicken Parmigiana
Parmesan breaded chicken with mozzarella, capers, herb butter, and spaghetti pomodoro.
Cod Puttanesca
Cod baked with tomato, capers, olives, basil, garlic, oregano, parsley, white wine, zucchini, and potatoes.
Lamb Shank
Braised lamb shank with broccolini and risotto bianco.
Chicken Marsala
Chicken breast in marsala mushroom sauce with vegetables and rosemary potatoes.
🍰 Dessert
Classic Italian sweets made in house with creamy textures and elegant flavour.
Tiramisu
Espresso soaked ladyfingers with mascarpone and cream.
Chocolate Torte
Flourless chocolate cake with rich ganache.
Soffio Al Limone
Vanilla bean and lemon mousse.
Cheesecake
Cheesecake with apricot glaze and cherry compote.
Affogato
Vanilla bean ice cream with warm espresso, frangelico, biscotti, and amoretti.
Gelato and Sorbetto
House made selection of rotating flavours.
🍳 Breakfast Menu
Daily 7am-10:30am
🍳 Frankie’s Breakfast
A warm and inviting Italian inspired breakfast menu served daily; offering comforting classics, fresh ingredients, and flavourful morning favourites.
Classic Breakfast
Two free range eggs prepared your way with your choice of Italian sausage, bacon, or cotto ham; served with crispy rosemary and sea salt potatoes and your choice of toast.
Eggs Benedict
Two free range poached eggs on toasted focaccia with cotto ham and hollandaise; served with crispy rosemary and sea salt potatoes.
Vegetarian Benedict
Two free range poached eggs on toasted focaccia with roasted mushrooms, spinach, goat cheese, and hollandaise; served with crispy rosemary and sea salt potatoes.
Brioche Egg Sandwich
A fried egg with crispy bacon, aged cheddar, lettuce, tomato, and garlic aioli on a brioche bun; served with crispy rosemary and sea salt potatoes.
Wild Mushroom Omelette
Roasted mushrooms and goat cheese folded into a fluffy omelette; served with crispy rosemary and sea salt potatoes and your choice of toast.
Urban Farmer’s Hash
Herb smashed baby potatoes with sautéed peppers, onions, spinach, and Italian sausage; baked with mozzarella and topped with two free range poached eggs.
Pancakes
Three classic buttermilk pancakes served with maple syrup.
Egg And Toast
A simple breakfast of a free range egg served with toast.
Maple Apple Oatmeal
Steel cut oats cooked with local gala apples, sultanas, and cinnamon; warm and lightly sweet.
🥐 Sides
Simple additions to complement your breakfast.
Toast
Choice of sourdough or multigrain toast; gluten free available.
Egg
A single free range egg cooked to your liking.
Pancake
A single buttermilk pancake.
Hollandaise
A smooth and creamy hollandaise portion.
Crispy Rosemary and Sea Salt Potatoes
Golden potatoes tossed with rosemary and sea salt.
🥤 Beverages
A selection of hot and cold drinks to complete your breakfast.
Coffee
Available in regular or decaf.
Tea
Chamomile, peppermint, green, earl grey, and English breakfast.
Espresso
Single or double shot of rich espresso.
Americano
Hot water poured over fresh espresso.
Cappuccino or Latte
Freshly steamed milk and espresso prepared to your preference.
Juice
Orange, apple, or pineapple juice.
Pop
Coke, diet coke, ginger ale, or sprite.
🍹 Happy Hour Menu
2-5pm
🍹 Aperitivo Hour
A relaxed mid afternoon Italian social hour offering light bites, shareable snacks, and refreshing drinks; perfect for unwinding between lunch and dinner.
Misto Olives
Olive oil and herb roasted Sicilian olives; warm and aromatic.
Gnocco Fritto
Fried cushions of pizza dough served with parmesan and pomodoro dip.
Truffle Parmesan Fries
Crispy fries tossed with truffle and parmesan; served with garlic aioli.
Polenta Fries
Crispy polenta sticks served with roasted garlic aioli.
Meatballs
House made meatballs simmered in rich tomato sauce.
Arancini
Fried Sicilian risotto balls with a crisp exterior and creamy centre.
Pizzetta Margherita
Bocconcini and fresh basil on tomato sauce; a classic miniature pizza.
Pizzetta Pepperoni
A small handcrafted pizza topped with artisanal pepperoni.
Mussels
Steamed mussels in a creamy garlic sauce; savoury and comforting.
Bruschetta
Fresh tomatoes mixed with basil, parsley, garlic, olive oil, sherry vinegar, and seasoning; served on toasted baguette slices.
Calamari Fritti
Crispy squid finished with chili flakes and served with lime tartar sauce.
Mushroom Ravioli
Ravioli filled with mushrooms and served in a gorgonzola cream sauce.
Pizzetta Italian Ham and Mushroom
Mini pizza with Italian ham, mushrooms, and a touch of truffle drizzle.
🥂 Cin Cin
A curated selection of refreshing drinks to complement aperitivo bites.
Vino De Casa Bianco
A smooth nespolino white wine available by the glass.
Vino De Casa Rosso
A bright nespolino red wine served by the glass.
Granville Island Pale Ale
A crisp pale ale with balanced hops.
Peroni Draft
A classic Italian lager served cold.
Highballs
Your choice of spirit served tall with mixer.
Aperol Spritz
Aperol, prosecco, and soda; a quintessential Italian aperitivo.
🍭 Kids' Menu
A fun and comforting selection designed especially for younger guests; simple flavours, familiar favourites, and generous portions.
Frankie’s Spaghetti
Organic tomato sauce with the option to add a meatball.
Linguini Alfredo
Fresh cream with roasted garlic and parmesan.
Cheese Pizza
Hand made pizza topped with tomato and mozzarella cheese.
Chicken Tenders
Crispy chicken tenders served with French fries.
🍦 Included Treats
All kids’ meals come with ice cream and pop.
🚩 Menu changed?
Frankie's Italian menu last updated: March 22, 2026
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