Frank’s Italian Restaurant in Van Buren, Arkansas, offers the kind of welcoming dining experience that keeps guests coming back for more.
Known for its hearty portions of pizza, pasta, and classic Italian specialties, this casual eatery brings together comforting flavors, generous servings, and a warm atmosphere that suits everything from a relaxed lunch to a memorable dinner out.
Whether you are stopping in for a quick bite, settling in for table service, or planning a special evening, Frank’s delivers the familiar satisfaction of Italian cooking done with care.
Guests appreciate the fast service, the excellent dessert selection, and the thoughtful mix of menu options, including comfort food, small plates, vegetarian choices, coffee, alcohol, and more.
Beyond the food, Frank’s Italian Restaurant is designed to make every visit easy and enjoyable. Dine in and enjoy the cozy, quiet, and occasionally romantic setting, or take advantage of convenient takeaway and on-site service when you want a great meal on the go.
The restaurant also offers a private dining room, a bar on site, restroom access, and a layout built with accessibility in mind, including a wheelchair-accessible car park, entrance, seating, and toilet.
It is a place that works well for solo dining, lunch meetings, family dinners, and catered occasions, with the flexibility and comfort guests value most.
With a strong reputation backed by a 4.20-star rating from 883 reviews, Frank’s Italian Restaurant has earned the trust of the community by combining quality food with dependable service and a pleasant dining environment. Reservations are accepted, and payment is simple with cheques, credit cards, and debit cards accepted.
Conveniently located at 525 N Plaza Dr, Van Buren, AR 72956, United States, Frank’s stands out as a dependable choice for anyone looking for a satisfying Italian meal served in a setting that feels both inviting and polished. Call +1 479-474-7778 to plan your visit or reserve your table.
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Welcome to a place where great food meets warm hospitality. We believe dining is more than just a meal - it's an experience to be savored and shared.
Our kitchen is dedicated to creating dishes that bring people together, using recipes that honor tradition while embracing innovation.
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This is an amazing place and the food tastes so much amazing and fresh. The staff is very welcoming too. Absolutely Loved the eggparm!
Michelle was the BEST server, going above and beyond! Franks is always tasty and comforting: quiet, and warm atmosphere is conducive to conversation with friends and family.
Driving through on our way home to Tx. Stopped for dinner. Intimate, clean, friendly with excellent food. Bread was warm and fresh, dipping oil was so good! Chicken piccata is excellent and spaghetti and meatballs as well. Healthy servings, you won’t go home hungry! Only question is, where is everyone on a Saturday evening in Van Buren? You missing an excellent dinner!🥘
We were traveling to Atlanta and stopped for the night at the Overland RV Park. Based on recommendations we tried Frank's. Very very very good food. Their meals come with their home made garlic bread knots and they are very tasty with the oil balsamic dipping sauce. I tried the Chicken Primavera and my wife ordered their Pasta Sampler. My wife loved her dish and I really enjoyed mine which had broccoli, oirons, artichoke hearts and mushrooms in a very rich sauce. My serving was so large I took some home which is rare for me. If you are in the area and hungry for Italian I say give it a try.
We met at Frank’s place for a family Christmas get together. All the food was excellent. The service was great and they have a separate Room for parties in meetings. The 2 1/2 hours we were there all went well. The food was great. The place was clean. I’ve been going to Frank’s place when it was north of the interstate and now south of the interstate for several years. Part of my family lives in Oklahoma City. Part of my family lives in Conway and it’s the nice halfway spot.
I was visiting the area for the weekend and came here to eat dinner the night before the Fort Smith Marathon. The wait staff was very attentive and friendly. The food came out super quick! Everything tasted great. I ordered the tortellini Alla Panna and added grilled chicken. I also got a cannoli to go.
I ate here 3-4 years ago and really enjoyed it and wanted to come back but not in the area often. I had lunch yesterday at 2:00 with only 1 Other customer. The facility is nicely done, very clean and inviting. Service was courteous and prompt. I ordered the tomato basil soup and beef ravioli. A side of bread came with the meal. The bread was excellent, soft and great flavor and the dipping oil was very good as well. The soup was very good, nice flavor and seasoned well. The beef ravioli had a very good marinara sauce and the raviolis were tender and full of meat. The portion size was almost more than I could eat. The amazing part of all this is the cost was under $12! I don't know a better value anywhere in Arkansas. I look forward to visiting again when in the area.
I enjoyed a late lunch with my friend at 2:30 we had the place to ourselves. The service was excellent! I had not been here in a few years and had high expectations from my previous visits. I was not disappointed. The bread is always great for a starter. My friend ordered the stuffed mushrooms and said the were really good. They had bell pepper so I had to skip tasting them. For our mains he had the pasta trio (fettuccine Alfredo, stuffed manicotti, and a small piece of lasagne). I enjoyed the tortellini alapana. The sauce was a delicious silky, creamy, tangy blend paired with a cheese stuffed tortellini. The only thing I would add/change is the beverage selection. This location is Pepsi products only, but the sweet tea is nice.
Delicious Food We had the spinach artichoke dip for an appetizer which had plenty of sauce for dipping. Ce out bubbling hot. Husband had tossed salad with Caesar dressing (tastes homemade and delicious) and the side meatballs which were moist with lots of sauce. I had the sampler with lasagna, manicotti and ravioli. Hot and flavorful. The knot rolls and dipping oil was really good also. Not a lot of garlic in any of it which is good. I would definitely go there again. Place was clean and the waitress was very friendly.
Great tasting food and bread with the dip they provide! I got the shrimp paste with mushroom and stuffed mushrooms as a appetizer. The food was delicious beyond words! Other then that the place was empty which isn't bad no wait to get a table we just had to wait for someone to notice us waiting to be seated. That a side its a must try Italian restaurant, you won't be disappointed!
Common questions about Frank's Italian Restaurant
Frank's Italian Restaurant is located at 525 N Plaza Dr, Van Buren, AR 72956, United States, Van Buren, AR, United States.
You can reach Frank's Italian Restaurant by calling +1 479-474-7778.
Frank's Italian Restaurant has a rating of 4.2 out of 5 based on 883 customer reviews.
Frank's Italian Restaurant features the following accessibility: Wheelchair-accessible car park, Wheelchair-accessible entrance, Wheelchair-accessible seating, Wheelchair-accessible toilet.
Frank's Italian Restaurant features the following service options: On-site services, Takeaway, Dine-in.
Frank's Italian Restaurant features the following highlights: Fast service, Great dessert.
Frank's Italian Restaurant features the following popular for: Lunch, Dinner, Solo dining.
Frank's Italian Restaurant features the following offerings: Alcohol, Coffee, Comfort food, Private dining room, Small plates, Vegetarian options.
Frank's Italian Restaurant features the following dining options: Lunch, Dinner, Catering, Counter service, Dessert, Seating, Table service.
Frank's Italian Restaurant features the following amenities: Bar on site, Restroom.
Frank's Italian Restaurant features the following atmosphere: Casual, Cozy, Quiet, Romantic, Trendy.
Frank's Italian Restaurant features the following crowd: Family friendly, Groups, Tourists.
Frank's Italian Restaurant features the following planning: Accepts reservations.
Frank's Italian Restaurant features the following payments: Cheques, Credit cards, Debit cards.
Frank's Italian Restaurant features the following children: Good for kids, High chairs, Kids' menu.
Frank's Italian Restaurant features the following parking: Free parking lot, Free street parking, Plenty of parking.
Frank's Italian Restaurant features the following pets: Dogs allowed outside.
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