Serving traditional Italian cuisine including pizzas, pastas, salads and more.
(408) 533-0815
5245 Prospect Rd
(Lawrence Expressway)
San Jose,
CA
95129
37.292
-121.993
Frankie Johnnie & Luigi Too
Last updated 11.20.09
What People Are Saying About Frankie Johnnie & Luigi Too
The Owner
Frankie Johnnie & Luigi Too
Owner
Lively chatter and the aroma of garlic are the first things you notice when you walk into Frankie, Johnnie & Luigi Too. The interior is warm, friendly, and classically "Italian," (complete with red-checkered tablecloths). It is perfect for "date night," as well as the entire family. The restaurant has an open kitchen where patrons can watch the cooks "hand toss" the pizza dough and prepare entire meals. Frankie's is the pizza "mecca" of the South Bay. Don't look for yuppie pizza here. We feature authentic Italian pie that can be topped with your choice of items or one of the house combos.Our…
The Editor
Contributor
Citysearch
What You'll Get – Big portions of classic Italian food that won't challenge the palate or break the bank. It's got a mom-and-pop vibe, but no one will confuse this place with the real thing. – – The Food – Think pasta or pizza. Simple is best. Go with the spaghetti with meatballs, meat ravioli or chicken linguini. The New York-style lasagna is the restaurant's best dish--Italian sausage and ricotta layered with noodles, meat sauce and mozzarella. It's baked, of course. The cooks are very generous with their pizza toppings and often overload the pies (a nice change).…
12/05/07
Frankie, Johnnie & Luigi's Too
by dyonenaga at Citysearch
My wife and I just returned from dinner at Frankie, Johnnie and Luigi's, and I am afraid to say that the place has really gone down hill over the past few years. It used to be that you would have to wait for about 30 minutes, even during the week, to get a table in this place.
We arrived just before 6pm, and the place was only about a quarter full. When we walked up to the front desk, the manager/hostess had her back to us, and she was having a discussion with one of the employees. Rather than turn around and acknowledge us immediately, she continued with her conversation, leaving us to just stand there waiting to be seated. It wasn't until another employee motioned to her that there were customers waiting that she finally turned around and said hello. Not a very inviting way to start a meal. She lead us to our table, plopped the menus down and was headed back to the front desk before we even sat down.
We ordered our drinks and the chicken pesto bread as an appetizer. My wife ordered the chicken lemon soup and a spinach salad, and I ordered the Lamb Osso Bucco as our entrees. While very tasty, the chicken pesto bread was cold. Our waiter, who was also the on-duty bartender, then brought out my wife's soup and salad--but he brought out minestone soup instead of the chicken lemon she had ordered.
After about 10 minutes, my lamb finally arrived. While it was hot, it had absolutely no flavor at all. I ate about a third of it and just gave up (our dog, however, thought it was very good). As our waiter/bartender was busy doing other things, the busboy came by to check to see if we wanted boxes. Our waiter finally brought our check by. He never once asked us how our meals were.
Unfortunately, FJL in San Jose has really declined over the last few years. The staff just seems to be very indifferent when it comes to their customers. Based on how empty the restaurant was this evening, I would not be surprised if it closes/changes hands in a year.
- Pros: lots of potential
- Cons: Poor service, indifferent service
08/27/07
Should clean up the place
by sc8229 at Citysearch
The food was ok, but not worth of the money. They should improve the services. The place is over rated.
01/29/06
Expensive, OK food
by floydrowe at Citysearch
The food was OK, not worth the price. Service doesn't not make up for high prices. Will not go back.
The Details on Frankie Johnnie & Luigi Too
To Go:
Order the Frankie's Family Dinner to take home. It serves 4 to 6 and features salad, bread, spaghetti or rigatoni, a medium cheese pizza and a whole barbecued chicken.
One of Silicon Valley's Best:
Nominated for best pizza for loading the pies with plenty of toppings
Dinner and a Movie:
Catch a flick after dinner at AMC Saratoga 14.
Category:
Payment Methods:
American Express, Cash, Visa, Discover, MasterCard
Restaurant Special Features:
Family-Friendly Dining, Lunch Spot, Date Spot, Group Dining, Carry Out, Cheap Eats
Cuisine:
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Message from Frankie Johnnie & Luigi Too
- Fresh pizza
- Authentic Italian cuisine
- Trays to go
Lively chatter and the aroma of garlic are the first things you notice when you walk into Frankie, Johnnie & Luigi Too. The interior is warm, friendly, and classically "Italian," (complete with red-checkered tablecloths). It is perfect for "date night," as well as the entire family. The restaurant has an open kitchen where patrons can watch the cooks "hand toss" the pizza dough and prepare entire meals. Frankie's is the pizza "mecca" of the South Bay. Don't look for yuppie pizza here. We feature authentic Italian pie that can be topped with your choice of items or one of the house combos.Our menu features time-honored Southern Italian cooking. Traditional dishes such as Veal Parmigiana, Osso Bucco, and Chicken Limone abound. Signature pasta dishes such as Fettuccine Prawns Portofino and Fettuccine Calabrese are sure to satisfy even the most discriminating palate.
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