Welcome to Franky’s
At Franky’s, we create a joyful blend of Italian cuisine and vibrant nightlife in Chico, California. Nestled at 506 Ivy St, our restaurant showcases a diverse menu featuring mouthwatering pizzas, delectable pastas, and fresh salads, all made with care. With a warm atmosphere and friendly service, Franky’s is perfect for families, groups, and late-night gatherings. Guests can enjoy happy hour specials and a full bar, which adds to the lively ambiance, making it an ideal spot for dancing or unwinding with friends. We're devoted to delivering memorable dining experiences, celebrating flavors that evoke nostalgia, and welcoming everyone with open arms.
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506 Ivy St Chico, CA 95928 United States Hotline: (530) 898-9948
Welcome to Franky’s: A Slice of Italian Charm in Chico, CA
Nestled at 506 Ivy St in Chico, Franky’s has quickly become a beloved destination for food enthusiasts and casual diners alike. This vibrant eatery seamlessly combines the relaxed ambiance of a bar with the rich tradition of Italian cuisine, particularly known for its delectable pizzas and hearty pasta dishes. Whether you’re on a dinner date, celebrating a birthday, or just looking to unwind with friends, Franky’s is the spot where memories are made over plates of irresistible food and good conversation.
- Culinary Highlights: Franky’s menu is a treasure trove of flavors, featuring an array of starters like the Calamari and Meatball Sliders, each dish crafted with care and attention to detail. The Antipasto Salad is a standout, generously packed with fresh ingredients and bold flavors, perfect for sharing or enjoying as a meal. And let’s not forget the pizza—their giant-sized options are perfect for groups and come with a variety of toppings to satisfy every palate.
- A Family-Friendly Atmosphere: One of the joys of dining at Franky’s is its welcoming environment, especially for families. With a casual dress code and a lively ambience, kids can be kids without worry, all while enjoying massive pizza slices that are sure to delight. For those looking to relish the outdoors, the restaurant offers inviting outdoor seating with fire pits, allowing guests to dine al fresco under the starry skies.
- Exceptional Service: Guests frequently rave about the attentive service at Franky’s. Numerous reviews highlight the friendliness of the staff and their commitment to making each visit enjoyable. From handling large groups with ease to ensuring that your dining experience is memorable, the team at Franky’s truly strives to treat patrons like family.
- Better with Company: Whether you’re participating in Happy Hour specials on Thursday, Friday, or Saturday, or simply gathering for a late-night bite, Franky’s is perfect for groups. The convenient amenities such as on-site parking, access to Wi-Fi, and even facilities for bike parking make it easy to plan a visit.
Incorporating thoughtful touches like accepting Apple Pay and offering delivery and takeout options further enhance your experience at Franky’s. With a full bar and seasonal cocktails to enjoy during specials, it’s the perfect spot to unwind after a long day or kick off an exciting night out.
So whether you’re relishing a quiet dinner or living it up at the bar, Franky’s is a stellar choice for food lovers in Chico. Don’t forget to ask about the dessert of the day—because ending your meal on a sweet note is always a good idea!
Good service and ambiance ! Great menu choices, especially the pasta dishes and they also have pizza. Nice bar !
Friendly service and good food. Enjoyed the meal. The ravioli reminded me of dinner at my Nanna's house.
I went here for fish bowls one night and had fun! The staff was kind, and the pizza from the window was delicious. Only issue is there is not a lot of seating so you have to have a reservation. I tried going for dinner one night, but the wait was an hour. I will definitely come here again!
Went tonight for my birthday with my friends. We were treated with wonderful service by Emma. Enjoyed our food and service. Thanks again for a great night.
Lately for dinner I've been ordering their Antipasto salad as I really love it. Because it's so big I usually have to ask for a box to take home what I can't finish. I highly recommend it. $18 Their pizzas are always good. They have 3 pizza sizes and their biggest is a giant size. We continue to come here quite frequently some of which is due not only for their service, good food but also because of their Happy Hour wines by the glass which at Happy Hour are 50% off. A slight bummer is that currently for the last month or so they have been out of their Chianti wind by the glass. Our waitress told us that's because they're in the process of changing their wine menu. An Italian oriented menu without a Chianti wine to me is sad ... however for many years I've found Franky's to be a very nice restaurant, caring about their patrons and so I have faith that soon a basic Chianti wine will be available again.
Wasn't sure what to expect from this place. Heard some great things but also some bad. We met a group of coworkers here for dinner. Got cocktails at the bar. Good drinks and relatively fast. For dinner my wife ordered the chicken Marsala and I had the scallop special. Both were really good. I have never had the amount of scallops in one serving before. It was a lot but I absolutely love scallops so no complaints here. At the table we brought our own wine. Corkage was $10. The waitress was great dealing with our large group.
Came here to visit my cousins who go to school in the area. They had recommended this spot & thank goodness they did. This spot is great if you're looking for excellent service, a wonderful night to catch up with friends & family, & some phenomenal food & drink. This place is great if you have kids because it's on the louder side & if your kids are loud, no one's cares. But more importantly, they have a killer kid's menu. If you get the pizza, it's a HUGE slice. I was super impressed & very pleased as was my child who ate every bite. So good! Also it comes with ice cream at the end! If you come between 4-6pm during the week they have happy hour & the portions are large! Highly recommend the early bird special. It is $10 & you'll definitely be full. Pizza - amazing Mozzarella sticks - amazing Pasta - amazing Wine selection - amazing Meatballs - amazing Service - amazing They have outside seating as well with fire pits & it's covered. We will take advantage of that next time. They have a full bar & some mixed drinks are available for happy hour as well. Parking lot is small, but there is street parking. If in the area or thinking of visiting, definitely make this a go-to spot!