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Every Great Meal Has a Story.
Frank & Margie's was built on a simple belief: the best meals aren't rushed.
They're shared over another glass of wine, one more plate for the table, and conversations that somehow last longer than expected.
Named after husband-and-wife team Phillip Frankland Lee and Margarita Kallas-Lee, Frank & Margie's brings together decades of culinary experience, a passion for genuine hospitality, and a commitment to making everything the right way, from scratch. Here, you'll find handmade pasta, crisp thin-crust pizzas, thoughtfully crafted cocktails, and a dining room designed to feel as welcoming as it is unforgettable.
It's chef-driven without feeling formal. Classic without feeling predictable. A neighborhood Italian restaurant built for nights worth remembering.
Chef Phillip Frankland Lee
The Visionary Behind the Kitchen
For Phillip Frankland Lee, cooking has never been about following trends. It's about pushing boundaries while honoring the craft.
As the founder of Scratch Restaurants Group, Phillip has spent his career creating restaurants that challenge expectations while remaining rooted in one simple philosophy: if it's worth serving, it's worth making from scratch.
That commitment has earned national recognition and Michelin stars for concepts including Pasta|Bar and Sushi by Scratch Restaurants, where precision, creativity, and unforgettable hospitality define every experience.
Frank & Margie's represents another chapter in that journey. Here, Phillip applies the same uncompromising standards to the food people crave most. Handmade pasta. Thin-crust pizza. Perfectly balanced sauces. Ingredients treated with respect and recipes built to stand the test of time.
Because exceptional food doesn't have to be complicated, it simply has to be done right.
Chef Margarita Kallas-Lee
The Heart of the Experience
Every memorable restaurant has someone ensuring guests feel just as cared for as the food.
For Scratch Restaurants Group Co-Founder Margarita Kallas-Lee, hospitality has always been as important as what's coming out of the kitchen.
Her philosophy is simple: great restaurants create memories long before the first bite and long after the last.
That approach can be felt throughout Frank & Margie's, from the warmth of the dining room to the details that quietly elevate every visit.
It's also found in one of the restaurant's most meaningful traditions.
Every pizza begins with a sourdough starter that's been nurtured for more than 100 years, carrying generations of care into every crust that leaves the oven.
Some recipes are created. Others are inherited, improved upon, and shared with love.
Chef Grae Nonas
Leading the Kitchen Every Day
While Frank & Margie's was imagined by Phillip and Margarita, it's Chef Grae Nonas who brings that vision to life every service.
A respected chef with experience in some of Austin's most celebrated kitchens, Grae has built his reputation on thoughtful execution, disciplined technique, and a deep appreciation for ingredient-driven cooking.
His leadership ensures every plate reflects the standards that define Scratch Restaurants Group while allowing the restaurant to develop a personality all its own.
Whether it's the Bone Marrow Garlic Bread guests can't stop talking about, handmade pasta prepared daily, or perfectly blistered pizzas emerging from the oven, Chef Grae's influence can be found throughout the menu.
His philosophy is refreshingly simple. Cook with intention. Respect every ingredient. Let great food speak for itself.
Built From Scratch
More Than a Name.
Scratch Restaurants Group was founded on a belief that quality begins long before the food reaches the table.
Making pasta by hand.
Stretching fresh mozzarella.
Building dough with patience instead of shortcuts.
Crafting cocktails with the same attention given to every plate.
"From scratch" isn't a marketing phrase. It's a philosophy.
Across every restaurant in the group, from Michelin-starred tasting experiences to neighborhood favorites, the goal has remained the same: respect the ingredients, honor the process, and create places where people genuinely want to gather.
Frank & Margie's is that philosophy expressed through Italian-American comfort food.
Familiar dishes. Extraordinary execution.
The kind of restaurant that feels just as right for a Tuesday dinner as it does for life's biggest celebrations.
Hidden in Plain Sight
Our Home in Round Rock
Some restaurants announce themselves. Others are discovered.
Located beside The Lodge Card Club in Round Rock, Frank & Margie's was designed to feel like stepping into another world.
The lights soften, conversations linger, and dinner naturally becomes the destination.
Inspired by the timeless charm of classic Italian restaurants and the energy of a neighborhood gathering place, Frank & Margie's is where exceptional food, thoughtful cocktails, and genuine hospitality come together under one roof.
Whether you're joining us for date night, celebrating with friends, or simply looking for a place you'll want to return to, we hope you'll find exactly what so many of our guests already have.
A restaurant worth finding. And even more worth coming back to.
