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Ms Frankie Carlton

221-229 Faraday St, Carlton VIC 3053, Australia

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221-229 Faraday St, Carlton VIC 3053, Australia

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+61 3 9428 5117
HoursMonday: Closed Tuesday: 12:00 – 3:00 PM, 5:00 – 9:30 PM Wednesday: 12:00 – 3:00 PM, 4:00 – 9:00 PM Thursday: 12:00 – 3:00 PM, 4:00 – 10:00 PM Friday: 12:00 – 3:00 PM, 4:00 – 11:00 PM Saturday: 12:00 – 11:00 PM Sunday: 12:00 – 10:00 PM

*Opening hours may differ during holidays.

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About Ms Frankie Carlton

Ms Frankie delivers hearty handmade pasta and wood-fired pies off Carlton's main strip. Regulars head straight for the pistachio cream tortelli or the wood-fired pizza topped with stracciatella, glazed peaches, and crunchy amaretti biscotto. Between the lively dining room chatter and 4–6pm happy hour spritzes, the venue doubles as an interactive hub with hands-on gnocchi-making sessions and fully coordinated wedding feasts with custom antipasto boards. Dinner winds down over house-made cannoli and rich tiramisu.

  • Hands-on gnocchi classes: Interactive group sessions where guests roll gnocchi by hand before tucking into slow-cooked ragu.
  • Stracciatella and peach pizza: A signature wood-fired base balanced with creamy cheese, fruit, and crushed Italian biscuits.
  • Seamless event coordination: Dedicated planners handle private dining, customized wedding banquets, and tailored dietary boards.
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What's On at Ms Frankie Carlton

Upcoming events, special menus and other reasons to plan a visit.

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Why Guests Choose Ms Frankie

Handmade pasta craft, memorable group celebrations, and warm Carlton hospitality.

  • Effortless Wedding and Celebration Planning

    Couples and hosts collaborate directly with dedicated coordinators like Mel and Wani, who handle every event nuance so celebrations run flawlessly without host pressure.

    Thank you for making the whole experience smooth and stress-free.

    Nicole

  • Generous Feasts That Impress Every Guest

    Milestone banquets treat attendees to overflowing family-style dishes, leaving guests delighted and raving about generous portions and second helpings.

    Our guests cannot stop raving about how good the food was, the service was impeccable

    Lorraine Priestly

  • Hands-On Gnocchi Masterclasses

    Guests gather in the restaurant for hands-on gnocchi culinary masterclasses to learn artisan pasta techniques followed by rich ragu and drinks.

    The gnocchi-making classes were an amazing, fun, and delicious experience.

    Adreana

  • Inventive Regional Specialties

    The kitchen crafts distinctive signature recipes like the Sex on the Peach pizza, pairing savory stracciatella with glazed peaches and amaretti biscotto.

    My stracciatella pizza (on the menu i think it is called Sex on The Beach) with hidden sweetness via amaretti biscotto and glazed peaches! Are you kidding me? This was just so good.

    Elvira Andreoli

  • Authentic Handmade Pastas and Italian Classics

    Each plate of tortellini, gnocchi, and marinara spaghetti is crafted fresh in-house with delicate textures and rich, authentic sauces.

    The food was genuinely authentic — the tortelli al pistacchio were amazing, and the cannoli were beautifully traditional.

    Claudia M

  • Meticulous Dietary Accommodation

    Floor and kitchen teams coordinate closely to accommodate coeliac, lactose-intolerant, and other dietary restrictions, including custom charcuterie boards.

    I had a couple of guests with dietary issues, and they were beyond accommodated for - even had their own charcuterie board.

    Nicole

Signature handmade pastas, specialty pizzas, and interactive Italian masterclasses

  • Tortelli al Pistacchio

    the tortelli al pistacchio were amazing

    Claudia M

  • Sex on The Peach Pizza

    the Sex on The Peach pizza is exceptional - an absolute must try!

    Lisa Sureda

  • Gnocchi-Making Classes

    The gnocchi-making classes were an amazing, fun, and delicious experience.

    Adreana

  • Spaghetti Marinara

    Truly one of the best marinara spaghettis we’ve had

    Anonymous Person

Other favorites

Indulgent desserts, savory sides, and handcrafted cocktails to complete your Carlton dining experience

  • Cannoli

    the cannoli were beautifully traditional

    Claudia M

  • Parmesan Truffle Fries

    The Parmesan truffle fries were a highlight, would go back JUST for another serve, or 3!

    Baking Bad Melbourne

  • Espresso Martini

    A lovely espresso martini at the bar went down so well to start the night.

    Elvira Andreoli

  • Tiramisu

    The dessert platter we ordered, including the tiramisu, was incredibly beautiful and delicious.

    Avyerini Nina Vitsaktsis Lazaridis

Beyond the menu

Thoughtful hospitality moments and tailored event touches that go beyond standard Italian dining

  • Dedicated Dietary Charcuterie Boards

    For group birthday celebrations, staff provide dedicated, individual charcuterie boards tailored specifically for guests with distinct dietary requirements.

  • Direct Chef Consultation for Severe Allergies

    Waitstaff liaise directly back and forth with the kitchen chef to meticulously review and customize menu options for guests managing multiple severe dietary restrictions and coeliac needs.

  • Post-Wedding Feast Takeaway Care

    Wedding coordinators and floor staff provide takeaway containers at the end of receptions so guests can take home extra courses from generous banquet feasts.

  • Complimentary Milestone Celebration Surprises

    During regular family dining visits, staff present complimentary celebratory cake surprises for guests celebrating personal milestones.

Before you head over

Helpful timing and ordering pointers for planning your meal or event in Carlton.

  • Catch the Early Happy Hour

    Happy hour runs from 4:00 PM to 6:00 PM with discounted cocktails, making an early arrival ideal to take advantage of drink specials before dinner.

  • Coordinate Dietary Accommodations Early

    If hosting a celebration or dining with specific requirements like coeliac or lactose intolerance, communicate ahead to arrange personalized dietary boards and chef-checked dishes.

  • Take Advantage of Lunch Specials

    Drop by during the daytime to order the value-focused pasta specials, such as the freshly made marinara, at a dedicated lunch price point.

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