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Our counter is overflowing with 2026's finest. Every slice handcrafted, every crust perfected. NYC vibes in the heart of Cork.
Buffalo Mozzarella, Parmesan, Fresh Basil and EVO. The classic Margherita redux.
Iberian Chorizo and spicy Nduja sausage with a drizzle of basil infused oil. Meat lover's dream.
Our roni cup Pepperoni with a spicy honey drizzle. Pure NYC vibes.
Vodka Sauce Base, Pancetta, Burrata & Basil. Finished with Hot Honey.
A true Manhattan classic. House Mozzarella mix and Tomato sauce on a thin, crispy base.
White Onion, Aged Parmesan and Mozzarella. Savory, crispy, and bold.
"Beautiful pizza, inventive focaccia,
and great beer & wine."
Inspired by our visits to Rome, where pizza is sometimes sold by weight. The dough is thinner and packs more crunch than traditional Neapolitan pizza.
Frankie's covers all the bases with beautiful pizza, inventive focaccia, and great beer & wine. Our owners drew inspiration from their visits to Rome, where pizza is sometimes sold by weight. The dough is thinner and packs more crunch than traditional Neapolitan pizza.
"The dough is thinner and packs
more crunch than traditional
Neapolitan
pizza."
In 1923, a young man named Francesco "Frankie" Calabrese left the sun-drenched hills of Calabria, Italy, with nothing but a tattered suitcase, his nonna's pizza dough recipe, and an unshakeable dream.
He arrived at Ellis Island on a cold February morning and found work as an ironworker in Manhattan, helping build the soaring skyline that would define a city. Every evening after bending steel, Frankie would return to his tiny apartment on Mulberry Street and perfect his dough — a ritual that kept his soul connected to the old country.
By 1932, word of Frankie's pizza had spread through the neighborhood like wildfire. Construction workers, dock hands, and neighborhood kids lined up outside his door. So he did what any self-respecting Italian would do — he opened Frankie's Original Slice Shop on the corner of Mott and Grand.
When the Gold Rush of '49 (well, the spirit of it) called men westward, Frankie — ever the adventurer — packed up his pizza peel and headed to California in 1948. He fed gold miners, railroad men, and dreamers from a converted boxcar. "A man can't dig for gold on an empty stomach," he'd say with a grin.
Frankie's strong will to survive, his unbreakable spirit, and his legendary pizza recipe have been passed down through generations. Today, that same spirit lives on in Frankie's Slice Shop in Cork, Ireland — where we honor his legacy with every single slice.
Dedicated to the strong will and indomitable spirit of Frankie Calabrese, 1901–1987.
We don't mean to brag, but our reviews speak for themselves. Here's a taste of what people think of Frankie's in 2026.
"A fine pizza place located at the river with a commanding view to admire as you munch on your pepperoni. I would recommend the option of: PEPPERONI, MOZZARELLA AND HOT HONEY."
"Frankie's has quickly become my go-to lunch spot on the days when I work in the office. It does one thing, and that's pizza, but that one thing is done very well!"
"Wonderful pizza. Giant slices and lots of flavor. My favorite is pepperoni with hot honey. 🤤👌🏾"
"Frankie's is the best pizza in Cork—wouldn't even know which slice to recommend because they are all so good! You would know a lot of effort went into making everything from scratch."
"Simply magical! Nearly brought a tear to my eye when I sank my teeth into the gorgeous slice of pepperoni. Veramente buonissima, mi sembrava di essere in Italia."
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"A man can't dig for gold
on an empty stomach."
—
Frankie Calabrese, 1948
Short clips of the craft, the community, and the crunch.
Marina Market, Centre Park Rd, Ballintemple
Cork, T12 YX76
Open Daily: 12 PM – Late
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