A FAMILY TRADITION
Our Story
ALWAYS FRESH
At Frankie Panini, we bring authentic Italian flavours to your table with freshly made and frozen dishes, crafted in-house with the finest ingredients. From our famous veal sandwich to homemade pastas, lasagnas, eggplant parmesan, pastries, and rich Italian coffee, every bite is a taste of tradition. Looking for a quick meal or something to enjoy at home? We also offer house-made frozen meals, including lasagna, cannelloni, pizza dough, and more, all made with the same care and quality as our fresh dishes. Come in, grab a bite, and experience real Italian food, made fresh, served quick.
Frank Marchese
FOUNDER & PASTRY CHEF
MEET THE FOUNDER
The Heart & Soul
Behind Frankie Panini
Frank Marchese is the heart and soul behind Frankie Panini, a family-run Italian eatery in Aurora. A seasoned pastry chef with 25 years in the industry, inspired by his Calabrian roots and his mother's cooking.
Frank believes in authentic, homemade flavours. No heavy spices, just pure, fresh ingredients. From their famous veal sandwiches to house-made sauces prepared three times daily, Frankie Panini brings the taste of Italy to the community.
With big plans to expand seating and add a gelato bar, Frank is dedicated to making Frankie Panini a local favourite for years to come.
25
YEARS OF CRAFT
3×
DAILY SAUCES
Made fresh, every day
100%
IN-HOUSE MADE
JUST LIKE NONNA MADE IT
Authentic Italian,
Just Like Nonna Made It
At Frankie Panini, every bite tells a story of tradition, care, and quality. Our kitchen is built on a commitment to small-batch cooking, where meals are crafted throughout the day to ensure bold, natural flavor in every dish.
From our fresh pastas to our signature veal sandwiches and house-made desserts, everything at Frankie Panini is prepared on-site using simple, honest ingredients, just like you'd find in a true Italian kitchen.
Whether you're grabbing a quick lunch or sitting down to enjoy a hearty meal, every dish is made with care, flavor, and a whole lot of soul. Take a look at our menu and discover your next favourite.
Nonna
THE ORIGINAL INSPIRATION
WHAT WE STAND FOR
Our kitchen is built on a commitment to tradition, care, and quality
01
Small-Batch Cooking
Meals are crafted throughout the day to ensure bold, natural flavour in every dish. Never mass-produced, always made with intention.
02
Simple, Honest Ingredients
No heavy spices. No shortcuts. Just pure, fresh ingredients — the way Italian cooking was meant to be.
03
Calabrian Roots
Every recipe is inspired by the flavours of Calabria, southern Italy — Frank's heritage and his mother's kitchen.
04
Made With Soul
Whether you're grabbing a quick lunch or sitting down for a hearty meal, every dish is made with care, flavour, and a whole lot of soul.