Frank's Pizza - Drake - Des Moines, IA 50311 | Metromix Des Moines

Frank's Pizza

4 1/2 4.4 from 14 ratings


Neighborhood: Drake
2314 University Ave.

Des Moines, IA 50311
515-369-2430
http://www.frankspizzadm.com/
Price range: $$ ($9-$15)

Datebook Diner: Choose stellar pizzas at Frank's
Frank's Pizza
Mona Lisa Pizza. (Bill Neibergall/The Register)
Anyone who opens a casual pizza spot, when so many exist, will have to make standout pies to survive. Frank's achieves this with four specialty-of-the-house pizzas. Frank's plays subtitled black-and-white movies on flat screen TVs in the minimalist dining room.

Getting There

Cross Streets:
University Avenue and 23rd Street
Parking:
Nearby
Wheelchair Access:
Yes

The Basics

Hours:
4 p.m.-10 p.m. Monday through Thursday; 11 a.m.-11 p.m. Friday and Saturday; 4 p.m.-9 p.m. Sunday
Cuisine:
Pizza and Italian
Price Range:
$$ ($9-$15)
Reservations:
No reservations required
Dress Code:
Business Casual and Jeans and T-shirt
Alcohol:
Beer and Wine
Smoking:
No
Restaurant Style:
Pizzeria

Features

Atmosphere and Personality:
Laid Back Casual, Moderate, and Theme
Live Music:
Yes
Noise Level:
Quiet
Features:
Open Kitchen/Watch the Chef and Takeout/Carryout
Average Drink Price:
$2.75
Worth Noting:
Food specialties: Emphasis on pizza, with a few Italian specialties such as meatball sandwiches and eggplant sandwiches.
Televisions: 3
Payment Methods:
Major Credit Cards and Cash
Capacity:
45

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"MMM"

By strangerthings from Drake, January 29, 2009

Ok. If you like good pizza - you will stop at Frank's. They have an excellent array of specialty pizzas that use a diverse range of fresh ingred...

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"Fantastic Pizza"

By eatoutdesmoines from Beaverdale, November 20, 2008

Frank's pizza is well balanced and served on a thin crisp crust with fresh ingredients. I recommend that you give the DiMaggio a try. With the po...

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"Excellent pizza, excellent service, a little steep on the price"

By wdmfoodie from West Des Moines, August 26, 2008

Frank's is one of my favorite lunch spots. Their pizzas have spectacular crusts and the perfect level of toppings. They don't have dozens of pizz...

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