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Good was great but service was questionable. I was mind boggled they have a Michelin star because we basically didn't see our server after we ordered. I have friends that frequent this spot and it appears our experience is not typical for their service. We sat right by the open kitchen which we did love. The wagyu carpaccio was my favorite thing we ate.
The food was phenomenal and the vibe inside is so cozy and family-feeling. I love how warm and welcoming it is. Nothing says New York City date night like a leather booth and family-style French dinner. They did an incredible job utilizing every part of the duck from the crown, to the mortadella, to the sausage. So tasty. My absolute favorite and bite I'll dream of forever was the fois gras canalé which was sold out by 8pm and we got the last one. I still love the rubber duck in a bubble bath citrus dessert. I also think the steak is 1000 times tastier than Peter Luger down the street. And those sides! The whipped parsnip purée is what I want as my last meal.
If you are planning on getting full from the restaurant week menu alone, think again..... My friend and I went to Francie for restaurant week. Our first course was the soup and fried artichoke. It was ok. Second course we got the pasta, it was really good. The third course we ordered the chocolate cake and the fruity cake. I must say I was really disappointed... the chocolate cake tasted more like a banana bread and the combination of the dessert is just weird. The service was great overall all. We also ordered the dry aged duck off the regular menu, and it was delicious. The two cocktails we ordered were kinda nasty not what I was expecting from a Michelin star restaurant. I would recommend anyone who goes that order off the regular menu and avoid cocktails at all cost
Pretty great restaurant that Ive been waiting to try. I remembered a few years ago I came across a youtube video that showed their showstopper duck and completely forgot about this restaurant until I happened to see its name again. Of course I had to come for the duck, which, as advertised, is the star of the show. I also tried the duck mortadella (delicious), the bomboloni (must get), lobster ravioli (could potentially live without it), and the agnolotti (yum). The ambiance is great but the restaurant does get a bit noisy during their peak hours. Another thing to mention, I did come for a special occasion which the restaurant was aware about, and not that its a requirement but I thought they would do something special for occasions. Would have at least appreciated a card ,and most michelin restaurants do also give you some dessert on the house but that was just something I noticed.
Overall wonderful experience, my first Michelin star experience. The crown of duck was a little oversalted on the skin level, but the whipped parsnip side dish with apple was wonderful in balancing the saltiness. The Canard au Citron (an elevated lemon meringue shaped like a duck) had this wonderful crunch/crisp shortbread base with a flavored sorbet to make the dessert nice a cool. My favorite bite of the night was the sweet corn bombolini - burst of sweet corn cream flavor in the center. Roman sourdough was delicious with the accompanied lard and sunflower spread. Service was wonderful as well, explained the dishes as they were presented. Overall, not a bad bite here!
Pastas are all really good--housemade pasta is cooked right and sauces are all tasty. Pass on the dessert--both of ours were fail. Warm sourdough bread is served with 2 spreads and a nice rustic presentation with the string and pig-shaped butter. Crudités ($13) is super colorful and served with a tasty onion dip. Soufflé bread/cake with caviar & seaweed butter was light and yummy. So, our waiter suggested to eat family style for our party of 6. We ordered a number of pasta dishes and 2 of the fish main entrees. The pasta dishes are on the very small side, so I'd recommend each ordering 1 pasta dish and sharing only the entrees--otherwise, you end up getting just 1-2 bites of each pasta, which is enough for a taste but quite silly to share this way. The fish entree was really good, cooked nicely and the sauce and other accompaniments were tasty and went very well together. Dessert was SUPER disappointing, especially after all the yummy food! Our waiter recommended 2 of the desserts we ordered, including the brown butter cake and carrot cake, since they were shaped as a rubber ducky and a snowman. Cute desserts? I was all for it. Until I tasted them. HUGE disappointment, as they were completely one note and heavy on the yuzu and citrus sour notes. We were expecting cake as per the menu description, and yet each dessert had a mere 2 total bites of cake hidden under the multiple sour creams and whatnot. If it wasn't for actual carrot shreds in the tiny carrot cake we found, we'd also have no way of telling apart the two desserts since they tasted the same--sour. Maybe the sourness killed our taste buds. Very disappointing. I informed our waiter that we thought the food was great but the desserts horrible and he simply thanked me for the honest feedback. And that was it. Not the customer service I'd expect from a Michelin starred restaurant, particularly after sharing a glass of the very nice wine we brought with the sommelier. Also corkage is a whopping $90, which is the highest I've seen anywhere. If only we had passed on dessert, this would have been an easy 5 stars. The super fail dessert brings it down to 4 if not lower for me.
The bread by itself was pretty underwhelming. It's not sour at all, the larb was sour and carried this dish. For $12 I'm not sure if it's worth it. The duck was delicious! However, the sides that it came with were alright. My least favorite side was the apricot purée. I spent the entire time wishing it was mashed potatoes. I felt the sides didn't complement the duck at all? Maybe that wasn't their goal. We got the vanilla and banana ice cream, both were good! Not to sweet.
I was here for dinner with some friends on a Tuesday evening. The space isn't very big but not crowded either. Our service was also a bit slow when ordering but was better once our food came out. We started with the Souffle Cakes which were soft, fluffy and a little tangy but very tiny in size and the seaweed butter with the caviar was good. For pasta, we were recommended the Conchiglie which was very flavorful and not overpowered by the taste of clams. We also had the Agnolotti which was a personal favorite. Each bite was a burst of flavor in my mouth! Unfortunately the portion sizes were once again very, very small. Of course we also had to try the Dry Aged Crown of Duck which truly is worth the hype! The duck is tender and perfectly cooked but the sides (swiss chard, parsnips, soppressata jam) truly makes the whole dish. Overall, the dishes were exceptional but very small.
Wow. WOW. I had some expectations but this dinner far exceeded them. We initially came in to try the Restaurant Week but decided to get the Duck instead. Started with the carpaccio- I never eat mushrooms and this is the dish I'd come back here for. Fantastic. Every bite was amazing. The short rib pasta (agnolotti)- perfect portion and blend of flavors. And the star of the show, the crown of duck... perfect. The presentation and flavor.. the parsnip that came with it was also a favorite. Ended the evening with the canard au citron.. not a fan of sweets but this was very lemony and not too sweet. All in all, outstanding.
i had my first meal of the year at francie and it certainly did not disappoint! the duck is obviously a must -- it truly is THE best in nyc (i have eaten a considerable amount of duck in this city). the accompaniments are also incredible -- shoutout to the parsnip puree! we tried 2 of the pastas with the clam conchigle being highly recommended, but i found it a bit briny for my taste. i was surprised to find i preferred the papardelle since i typically steer away from meaty pastas. i wouldn't skip that! service was attentive and made our birthday celebration a great one! all in all, an amazing meal. would definitely return for the duck!
Upon stepping into Francie, I was drawn in by the ambiance/interior. There's a complimentary coat check upon entry. The staff and service at Francie is very attentive and accommodating and the entire experience did not feel rushed at all. My friends and I came to Francie primarily for their duck dish ($152) which is designed to be shared. There was 7 of us so we also got the lamb entree (Delicious but only 3 pcs at $52), 4 pastas, the sourdough, and two appetizers to share; we each also ordered a cocktail as well. For dessert we ordered all 4 desserts plus two additional scoops of Thai Ice Cream. While the portion size of each dish left more to be desired, coming with a group was the best way to try a bunch of items on the menu and we all left satiated. With tip the cost per person came out to $126. I can see why this place has a Michelin star
This place knocked it out of the park. Amazing duck and pastas! Also enjoyed the soufflés and the cheese plate. Only things I didn't love were the wine (got an Oregon Pinot) and the sourdough (which wasn't as soft and chewy as I hoped). We got 3 pastas and all were amazing but my favorite was the conchiglie (clams and bacon), tortelli, and a vegetarian mushroom lasagna which was the special of the day. They have a small private room in the back. Highly recommend! Truly loved our experience here.
~ Foie gras canele $45 ~ [Rating: 5 /5 ] A perfectly textured canelé filled with luxurious foie gras cream with a hint of floral notes from the earl grey, so unique and absolutely divine! The flavours worked amazingly together, making it my favourite of the night ~ Soufflé cakes $23 ~ [Rating: 4.5 /5 ] The seaweed butter is chef's kiss! Rich, umami, and perfectly complemented by a hint of Meyer lemon for brightness. ~ Bombolini $23 ~ [Rating: 4.75 / 5 ] Stuffed with sweet corn puree and topped by Truffle, parmesan, pancetta, it's a wonderful creation of flavours. As a sweet-savory food lover, I devoured these! ~ Dry aged crown of duck $148 ~ [Rating: 4 / 5 ] Beautifully presented, and the flavours were great! The meat was slightly on the chewy side, just wish it was more tender to match that delightful crispy skin. ~ Frites $20 ~ [Rating: 4 / 5 ] Super soft fries, not my thing. Asked for a crispier version, but some turned out borderline burnt. ~ Conchiglie $28 ~ [Rating: 3 / 5 ] The sauce was overwhelmingly salty, drowning out the clam flavour. We took a few bites and had it returned, appreciate that they took it off the bill. ~ Canard au citron $19 ~ [Rating: 5 / 5 ] Possibly the best (and cutest!) citron dessert I've had! It's The dessert is bright and tart from the lemon curd duck and bergamot foam, with a little nutty savoury from the brown butter sugar, then fromage blanc to balance it all--perfection! ~ Pavlova $17 ~ [Rating: 4.5 /5 ] Yuzu frozen yogurt, sago, shiso and honeydew -- tangy, not too sweet, and super refreshing! - - - - - - - - - Will I be back? Yes - I'm always on the lookout for creative flavours, and I think they delivered! Can't wait to try more entrées and see how they fare!
I said G** D*** Wow!!! Just Wow!!! Well done for everyone involved in Francie, just absolutely perfect. Thank you for an absolutely fantastic meal. Shout out to the staff, you all were phenomenal. The restaurant is vibrant, beautiful and fresh. The cocktail / wine selection is fabulous with some really well thought out pairings. Now for the food. The DUCK, GET THE DUCK. Sweet baby jesus I'm getting the vapors just thinking about it. Now I'm not even sure the duck was the best thing, if they sold the Sweet Corn Bomboloni in the south and midwest they would be billionaires. I've never had anything like it before and it was absolutely delicious. The Roman Army Sourdough was also really good but there was one other heavy hitter the Conchiglie, so so so good. Did I mention you should get the duck? Perfectly cooked with a nice little fat layer to add tons of flavor. When i go back to NYC you better bet I'll be eating here again. read more
2 years ago
The foie gras caneles are amazing. Make sure you get at least one per person though because they are bite size. The lobster ravioli was decent too. To be honest, the dry aged duck by itself is just ok. Kinda chewy. Peking duck is better at a good chinese spot in nyc. HOWEVER, when taking a bite out of the duck with each of the 3 side dishes it comes with is incredible. The parsnip pure was 10/10 and the chopped sweet bacon. This place also has some incredible wines both red and white, which was really nice considering the two cocktails we ordered first were not good at all. Finally, the desserts were good, but they were really trying too hard. Way too many flavors in the apple pie and chocolate mousse for our liking. Overall 4 out of 5. Happy I went, but probably wouldn't go again. read more
2 years ago
{Overall: 4; Food: 4} Service: 4.5; Atmosphere: 4.5 Francie had a great atmosphere and modern decor. It felt upscale without feeling stuffy, and intimate without being too romantic. The presentation of the food was 5 stars. The duck was presented beautifully both before and after being cut. Prior to slicing the duck they bring it out to you to show you. It was probably the best duck I have had at a French restaurant. The skin on the duck was really crispy and reminded me a bit of peking duck. The portion size was also huge - we shared it as a main across 3 people. We also had the Roman Army Sourdough (with really cute pig-shaped whipped lardo) and the soufflé cakes, which were nice and fluffy, but the duck was the stand out item of the evening. read more
Had a fantastic dinner here visiting my sister: Apps: Roman army sourdough (must try!!!) Sweet potato bomboloni (like nothing I've ever had before - fantastic) Crudités Prawn 3 piece l (dipping sauce was very cool) Meal: Pappadelle - Duck bolognese (unreal!) Desert: Hazlenut gelato (solid) Overall this place reminded me of a favorite of mine in Massachusetts which is a fusion restaurant and does creative meals with local ingredients. Francie is top notch in every way. The service was quick, efficient, and helpful explaining some ingredients or dishes we didn't know. My favorite things besides the apps were the Pappadelle and Lobster Ravioli I split with my sister. I have always loved a good bolognese (which this is) but the duck adds a whole new level. Must get and would get again. Our table left all plates clean, as will yours. read more
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3 years ago
Omg this place is phenomenal! The duck is a must have! The service is beyond great! The owner is so friendly and the servers and sommelier were great with their service and recommendations. The ambiance is perfect for group or date settings. I can't wait to go back! read more
3 years ago
For a fancy dinner with friend, family, a date, or on company dime this restaurant aces the ambiance, drinks, and food. We of course came for the dry aged duck, but they also had super flavorful salad, pastas, and halibut. We leaned into seasonal ingredients like pumpkin where we could. read more
3 years ago
TLDR: Unquestionably one of the best meals I've had in 2023. I hate to say it but everything was good. Standouts for me were the foie gras canelé, house salad, lobster ravioli and of course - the duck. Bottom line, this is epic-level food. They have a star but if the Michelin Guide stripped it away, I wouldn't care; that means I can eat here easier then. Go watch the Eater video. Why not 5/5? Let's get that part out of the way first. Came here for a special occasion for a 9:00 PM seating. Checked in at 8:55 PM, simply to check in - not to be seated earlier. The was pretty curt, I am paraphrasing here: "Well, we're running on time. So we're seating to reservations, if you could wait over there by the bar and you're welcome to enjoy a drink." The tone was cold enough that took note of it. We sat over by the bar and waited. 9PM came, nothing. I am fair - as a guest I'm permitted 15 minutes to be late. I think restos can be extended the same courtesy; life happens. At some point between 9:15 PM and 9:20 I was asked if I wanted a drink, we politely declined and preferred to just wait. We finally sat at 9:22 PM. From when I checked in, I was basically staring off and looking down at my watch every few minutes. Not a single apology or assurance that I would be seated soon. If I were just told to wait and they'd come get me, that would have been fine. It was the curtness of the comment and I was told they were running "on time" when clearly, they were not. To be candid, this rubbed us the wrong way enough that if there was no cancellation fee ; I very well may have walked out. I'm glad we did not because I thoroughly enjoyed my experience here, other than this part. Happy to connect with the restaurant separately. They ran out of Roman sourdough which was disappointing but it was after 9PM. Foie Gras Canelé. Jesus. Crispy, rich, decadent, so unique. I've had lots of foie gras but this was truly special. The look on our faces was like when you find a $20 bill in the middle of the street, just pure - Oh Snap! Honeynut Bomboloni. A savory donut with pancetta parm on top, one biter of happiness. Market Salad. Watching the prep on the Eater video sold me. There's over 20 ingredients, all different types of preparation for this dish. There's roasted parts, dehydrated, fresh, crispy. It's a pretty plate to see but I admire the technique and the flavors on this are wonderful. Lobster Ravioli. I don't order stuff like this but now - I will. Homemade pasta, the filling is minced/actual lobster which gives this fabulous texture. Perfectly al dente, rich, flavorful. The sauce drew me in, I was using the pasta utensil and ladling this magic into my mouth. If you like bisque, this is another level. Crown Rohan Duck. Dry-aged for 30 days, fanned out beautifully and paired with sides - what else do you need. If you enjoy duck, you'll love this. If you didn't like duck, you'll realize you were silly. Thinly sliced, crispy skin, dry-aged umami - yeah, this is the right one. Sundae for Two. We saw people getting it, so we got it. I can see why, puts the Luger's one down the block to shame. I actually walked over to find Chef Chris and thank him - because this was one of the best meals I had all year. I felt it was right to commend him on killin' it. Francie is a place that I will remember quite fondly and will probably be back to sooner than I expect. read more
2 years ago
I had the opportunity to stop by Francie located in Brooklyn NYC at 136 Broadway near Peter Luger steakhouse. This restaurant is known for its Michelin star dry aged duck. I am a duck snob and have tried duck in many different dishes, cooked many different ways but I never had dry aged duck so I was very intrigued so I booked a reservation! The establishment itself is very classy and trendy with great vibes, parking just like anywhere in NYC is rough but it is very accessible by subway. We started out with two appetizers, the Foie gras canele, and the Honeynut Bomboloni. The Foie gras canele was decadent to say the least, the flavor ensemble put it in a dessert category for me, very rich but enjoyable. Now the Honeynut Bomboloni was right up my tastebud alley, small, savory filled with sweet squash puree, topped with crunchy pancetta and crispy onions made this a flavor bomb! My recommendation is get one or the other because both made it feel like a dessert pairing but in my opinion I would go with the Bomboloni. Ok, let's get to the star of the show, the Dry Aged Crown of Duck for two!!!! They first bring it out as a fully cooked duck in a flowery banquet for you to view before they cut it up perfectly in a gorgeous layout. My first bite was one I will remember, the skin was perfectly cooked with the crunch you expect from good duck, the meat inside is the wonderful combination of salty, fatty and juicy! This duck was truly the "Wagyu"of the duck world!!! The center portion of the duck were my favorite so if you are sharing I recommend getting your hands on a few slices. This entree did come with two sides, sautéed Swiss chard topped with pine nuts, and creamy mashed parsnips, and some soppressata jam (to put on the duck, but I used once because the duck was so good). The mashed parsnips tasted like fluffy melted marshmallows with a savory profile in the end but overall two sweet for my liking, the Swiss chards were delightful with the duck. I did have dessert which was the chocolate cake and ice cream...it was ok, just didn't hit the mark for me. All and all I felt like I died and went to Duck heaven after the meal, so in my opinion it lived up to the hype and is well deserving of its Michelin Star!!!! Enjoy the pictures read more
Great restaurant for seafood, pasta, and duck. Had a few well made Old Fashioned's. Oysters and prawns for appetizers, the crab pasta and one of their special pastas, and the roast duck. All were fantastic and the service was excellent. The manager even came by and threw in a mushroom pasta on the house. Great, lively ambience. Definitely recommend. read more
i know everyone comes to francie for the duck (and it was very good), but my favorite dishes of the night actually ended up being the pastas, especially the conchiglie which also came on a the super cute clam plate ! excellent flavors all around -- drinks, savory soufflé cakes, and desserts were all fun and interesting ! definitely worth trying :) read more
Came here with my friend visiting from overseas. We were greeted with a very warm welcome and quickly shown to our table. We came at 6pm and I recommend this time as the place didn't really fill up until we left around 7:30. Our server was very nice and took us through the menu and everything we should know. We ordered the bamboloni to start. It was filled with squash and topped with pancetta. It was a nice snack to wet our appetites. We then had the star of the show the duck. This duck was truly the best I've ever had. It was so good it just melted in your mouth and was seasoned perfectly. It was just as exciting if not more as you kept eating it piece by piece. The sides were ok that it came with greens and a creamy parsnip puree. We really enjoyed our experience thanks for having us. read more
3 years ago
2 years ago
Didn't have a reservation on a Friday night around 8:30 pm and were sat right away. I loved everything I tried but the duck mortadella was a standout for me. Some of the best food I've had. read more
Our second time visit. We had pasta this, specially these two dishes were amazing. The taste are very closed to Marea. Also love the cheese selection, lots great option from Hudson valley. ------------------------------------ Best place for having roasted duck in Williamsburg. Really juicy duck breast, however, the duck for two ( if you order other dishes, I recommend share this with 3-4 people) not come with the dick legs ever they show it as a entire duck. All other dishes are good too! Specially the pasta was very creaming and tasty. read more
Fantastic and efficient service. Ordered so many items and we were out in like 2 hours. duck mortadella - slices of duck on a brioche bun. Deceivingly simple yet tasty Honeynut bomboloni - creamy rich surprise filled with squash Rigatoni - wonderfully savory and el dente Bucatini - a bit overcooked. Still tasty Anolini - my favorite pasta of the night. Small bites of wonder with the crunchy garnish Pappardelle - this was probably the most disappointing albeit still pretty good dry aged crown of rohan duck - highlight of the night. Excellently done. The accompanying sides were also wonderful Pithivier- eggplant pastry and pistachio cream warm sticky toffee pudding - warm and sticky just as you would expect sundae for two - anything for two here was massive. This Neapolitan is upscaled with the various toppings earl grey panna cotta - least favorite dessert. dacquois a la banane - loved it. Hot cold dessert with banana is a nice touch. read more
2 years ago
Food here was amazing! We came here to celebrate my mom's birthday and the food. Here was just amazing. One thing that I do have to say is that if you have to get the duck just so you know, you do have to wait a while for it. The whole dining experience does take around two hours to two hours and 30 minutes. But overall, the quality and the service of the restaurant was amazing. I will definitely come back again when I have to do a another celebration because it is a little bit pricey, but you get what you pay for. read more
Where do I begin: One of The Best Meals I had in Years, Thanks to Chef Cipollone - Outstanding!! From the minute we walked in , hostesses and owner at the front to welcoming us, to a great seat facing the open kitchen. We started with cocktails that were right on spot. I had a Buffalo Trace Manhattan, Wifey had her usual Tito's and Ginger Ale no fruit and got them right. Next came wine, we ordered the Ridge Estate Cabernet 2020 to go with our starters. We ordered a couple (snacks), and the kitchen sent out surprises as well....All outstanding: soufflé cakes, foie gras canele, duck mortadella. Next we had Spanish duck chorizo, Wife had salad,also superb. I remembered another dish that came which was so earthy; pumpkins with truffle, it had outstanding flavors, highly recommend. We decided to try a pasta and it delivered, the agnolotti with a cream sauce filled with a parsley and celery root filling..ummm. The kitchen was nice ended and sent out another pasta; ravioli with lobster and a lobster American sauce...hitting every note of deliciousness. With the mains about to come we order another Cabernet, Bella Union from Napa Valley 2018. Entrees exceeded expectations, I had the Halibut and Wifey had the Porchetini. What can I say but delicious, I'm sure I'm missing a course here and there, but all I can say is a huge thank you to Chef, his crew and waitstaff for an unforgettable night. I will be returning as soon as I get the chance. I totally recommend this establishment, definitely a jewel. read more
Attentive service and even better food! Great spot for dates and for sharing food. 1) Dry Aged Duck - the presentation is so pretty! I love that they bring it out for you to take a picture before it is cut. The meat is juicy, tender, and slightly sweet. This comes with 3 additional items - jam, parsnip, and Swiss chard. Just put the soppressata jam on every piece of duck!! The parsnip mash side was delicious (granny Smith apple bits on top worked so well) and the Swiss chard side was light, crunchy, and perfect for cutting the fattiness of the duck 2) Conchiglie - texture is so interesting and there is a nice chew. It is very addicting to eat and you will wish there was more 3) Soufflé cakes - jiggly, eggy and light. The caviar and seaweed butter add soo much umami 4) Lemon mousse - the mousse is tart, but the ice cream is sweet and the nuts are candied so everything balances really well. A perfect finish to a meal read more
4 years ago
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John W.
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1 year ago
Located in a converted limestone bank right down the street from Peter Luger, this glitzy brasserie is perfect for a special occasion like an anniversary, to impress the in-laws or business partners, or a big celebration[1]. Surprisingly, however, Francie is not stuffy at all, managing to be an upscale restaurant with a welcoming, cool vibe. For example, the waitstaff on the Saturday we went all wore tee shirts of different rock bands, from The Rolling Stones to Guns 'n Roses, and also the music in the background reflected this with tunes from Billy Idol and Roxy Music, among others. They have an extensive cocktail menu, which makes Francie a great place also to enjoy a cocktail at the bar, and share some of the snacks. Good selection of wines by the glass, plus some by the half bottle, and a nice beer selection too. The large, open kitchen at the end of the dining room is impressive and a fantastic sight. Our dinner started with two snacks: the duck mortadella served with pistachio mustard over brioche strips, and the pillowy soufflé cakes with seaweed butter and caviar. That was followed by 6 sweet and briny Gigacup oysters, and the bluefin tuna with green strawberry, fresh chickpea and avocado. The conchiglie pasta with plump clams, bacon, green garlic pangrattato was a great intermezzo before the main dish: the dry-aged crown of duck. If you like duck , this is an amazing version[2]. It is also spectacular, as the roasted duck is first brought to the table on a bed of flowers and then carved in the kitchen before being served to the table. The skin is nice and crisp, the fat just the right amount, and the meat wonderfully juicy and tender. The duck comes with a side of creamy mashed parsnips, rich soppressata jam, and sautéed Swiss chard with pine nuts on top for some added crunch. In the end we ate so much that we just did not have any room for dessert. I guess we will have to come back... ------------------------------- [1] One thing to keep in mind: the dining room can get pretty loud, and if you're looking for an intimate dining experience, perhaps this is not the place. [2] Although the menu says that this is for 2 people, it may be enough for 4, actually. read more
1 year ago
We came for the duck. I really wanted to love it but it was chewy. We ordered two ducks for three people and were disappointed. Presentation was nice but meat a little tough. Expected more at $154 per order. Appetizers were good, prompt service. It did not feel as a Michelin Star Restaurant. read more
Came here for a friend's birthday on a Saturday with a 5:30p reservation. Loved the interior and the open concept kitchen! We got the soufflé cakes and the honeynut squash bomboloni to start with and wow they were both so good! We shared the conchiglie pasta and I wish we didn't share it! The pasta was cooked to perfection. Lastly, for the main we ordered the suckling pig and the dry aged duck for 2. The duck was absolutely amazing! We got the warm sticky toffee pudding and the sundae for two - both were okay. Overall everything was delicious and would definitely go back! read more
Came here for a graduation dinner and the whole family enjoyed it! It's a big far being in Brooklyn, but we liked being able to walk it off a bit after we ate. The soufflé cakes in the beginning were so warm and fluffy, a must get. The pastas were great as well - perfectly Al dente and were each unique in its own way. The duck was also definitely the star of the show. The servers came to show us the duck first before cutting it up. It came with smaller sides and sauces that we enjoyed eating it with. Overall, a great meal at a really good price! The environment was definitely different from other fine dining restaurants as it was definitely loud and chatty inside. read more
9 months ago
Been wanting to visit Francie but not sure what the hype is about. Service was horrible. My friend asked for a handbag stand for her bag, and the guy answered: this is Brooklyn not Manhattan. But hi you are charging more expensive than Manhattan restaurant. And there's an obnoxious vibe here. The like - *ROMAN ARMY SOURDOUGH - but the bread is small for the lard and butter, and they don't have any other bread for it. You can only order another one with more lard and butter, lol. *AGNOLOTTI - enjoyable pasta with good balanced of flavors. The so so / acceptable - *DUCK - I guess it's for the presentation. Duck is not bad but there are many many many other great ones in New York. *OYSTER - I don't think it's super fresh. *Souffle Cake - fine. The ugh no - *LOBSTER RAVIOLI - it's like 3 lobster meatball *PITHIVIER - vegetarian dish that is poorly executed nothing special. *EARL GREY PANNA COTTA - perfume-y & artificial *Cocktails - way overpriced and everything tasted like mocktail. read more
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John W.
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Amazing. We came with a group of four and got the sourdough, the duck mortadella, the souffle cakes, rigatoni, bucatini, conchiglie, the duck with fries, and then finished with three desserts: the cheese trio, the sundae, and the toffee pudding. I don't think there was a single bad bite -- we loved all three starters and would get any of them again. Same with the pastas -- the bucatini was shockingly good, and the other two were great as well. The duck is everything it's billed to be, definitely among the best of its type that I've had, and the sides (fries, chard with pine nuts, mashed potatoes, bacon bits) were amazing as well. We also loved the cheeses, and the sundae blew us away -- the ice cream here (with the toffee as well) was really amazing. We enjoyed the toffee pudding as well, but I'd probably skip this next time. Also, we got caught in crazy traffic and were very late, and they were extremely nice to shuffle some things around for us. We'll be back. read more
Had a wonderful family dinner in the private dining area at Francie and I just had to write them a glowing review! Everything was spectacular (5 across the board for food and drinks) but, I have to say, what really made me fall in love with Francie was the staff and service they provided; everyone was nice, attentive, funny. They literally make you feel so special! Food and drinks: I absolutely loved the Pink Lady, but I asked the bartender to replace the gin with mezcal. The shaken piña colada and the Paloma were also pretty good but my favorite was the pink lady (if you like sweet drinks- highly recommend). Loved the coconut cup the shaken piña colada comes in--so cute! As for food, I highly recommend starting with the Roman army sourdough and the soufflé cakes. The sourdough was delicious and the soufflé cakes were so fluffy. The whipped lardo that came out with the sourdough was so good! The Spanish Duck Chorizo was a crowd favorite. After the starters we ordered the bucatini, lobster ravioli, and the pappardelle. I loved the sauce on the Ravioli but I enjoyed the Bucatini and the Pappardelle so much more. The pappardelle had a bit of a spicy kick to it, but if you like a little spice, it is a must order! The pappardelle was my favorite pasta out of the three that we ordered. My second fav was the Bucatini. I think everyone knows this but the Dry Aged Duck is an absolute MUST! The sides were so good and the duck was cooked to perfection. We ended the night with the crème brûlée and the sticky toffee cake. Creme brûlée is a classic, never disappoints, but the sticky toffee cake stole the show for me. Literally still thinking about the sticky toffee cake! Ambiance: Overall, the vibes were great at Francie (thanks to the amazing staff) and the restaurant did not seem too loud (even for a date night). I just wish they had better music playing haha read more
Francie happened on a night that didn't go as planned but ended up better than I could have planned. My fiancé and I originally had reservations at a fairly casual place to celebrate my birthday, but when a table came off the waitlist last minute night-of, I decided I wanted something more refined (make of that what you will). I had heard Francie described as "glitzy", but I honestly didn't experience it that way. Maybe it's glitzy by Brooklyn's standards, but the vibe is fairly laid back and I saw many different types of dress moving about. That said, the food here is definitely upscale and not cheap, but absolutely worth the money. Order a classic cocktail or a glass of wine from a very well-curated list and call it a night. As I mentioned, came here for a birthday dinner on a Saturday night. The space itself is classy but relaxed, with a partially open kitchen and a very active bar. We were lucky enough to get a corner booth, so we got to watch all of the fun dining room choreography play out. Our table wasn't quite ready yet so we got a drink at the bar while we waited. Francie has a long list of classic cocktails that are a few dollars more expensive than your typical NYC cocktail but executed flawlessly nonetheless. I started with the Bijou (citadelle gin, green chartreuse, sweet vermouth, orange bitters) and finished with The Martini (martin miller gin, dolin blanc vermouth, lemon twist), while my fiancé got the Sour Francie (four roses bourbon, allspice dram, citrus, egg white, red wine float) and some wine. The fiancé, never having tried a New York Sour before, marveled at the red wine float in his drink and quickly decided that he loved it. The addition of the dram added some warm spice to it, a nice tough. Food-wise, you could easily come here for bites alone and be wowed. We ordered two plates from the snacks section and they were debatably the two best things we had all night. Appetizer portions are fairly small (though rich) and mains are about average. The food has been described as European in influence, which I'd tend to agree with -- I got some French, Italian and British vibes. Eats, below: Honeynut Squash Bomboloni w/ black truffle, pancetta pepato: A+ I'm not really a breaded and fried type of girl, but these looked too good to pass up (read: the fiancé was insistent) and they were indeed that good. Total flavor bombs, rich and savory. Duck Mortadella w/ brioche, pistachio mustard: A+ We originally ordered the duck sausage from the apps section but sadly they were out -- this was far from a consolation prize. The most sophisticated deli sandwich there ever was. Madai w/ melon, tomato, aqua pazza: A Beautiful presentation, light, floral and fruity. Nice dish to balance out the heavier stuff. Market Salad w/ black olive, creamy italian: A+ Not your average obligatory appetizer salad. Less about the greens, cauliflower and root veggies are the stars. And it's one of the prettier salads you'll come across, a nice bonus. Carrot w/ walnut, yogurt, ham: A+ These are veggies parading as straight candy. Seriously. Rich, sweet, nutty and roasted to perfection. Creative and so yummy. Tilefish w/ courgettes, sesame, green tomato coulis: A Silky, beautifully cooked, one of the lighter dishes of the evening. Interesting, thoughtful combo of ingredients. read more
The building has a certain grandeur with "Francie" branded across the front, they were accommodating with us traveling with a kid and kindly made adjustments. We were happy to be offered the booth seat it was a great view of the dining room and the brightly lit kitchen. We started with some cocktail and I had a white wine from Aligote but it wasnt impressive for $27 a glass. The appetizer canele wiith foie gras was good, Sweet Corn Bomboloni. summer truffle, parmesan fonduta, pancetta pepato was also good but the acid in the cucumber with Smoked Eel, Buttermilk, Buckwheat was a bit too much could be toned down. The pasta with clam and bacon was delicious loved it. The somm recommended this mineral forward red which was really good and we were happy with it. The duck was most impressive I would say the main reason I dragged the whole family there!! It didnt disappoint it was served quickly despite some reviews. The jus was delicious with each slice of the duck. There was a lot of duck left and we had to take it home. Overall the service was great and we were so full we were sad to decline the dessert!! Lastly the sunset on the bridge was amazing after rain. read more
3 years ago
I had the chance to go to Francie last night. My wife and I were celebrating our wedding anniversary. I would say that we were glad we picked it but won't be back. The service was excellent. The front of house team was really attentive, friendly, and helpful. The cocktails were nice. The Oaxacan old fashioned stood out as very good. The food was not what we hoped for considering the price. The duck was good but perhaps not the decadent experience you might think from the presentation and pictures. The lobster ravioli was nice but didn't wow us. Both felt somewhat under-seasoned. I think the market salad my wife had and the duck chorizo I enjoyed as starters were probably the stars of the meal which was unexpected. Maybe they were too good and the pasta and duck seemed less interesting than we were anticipating by comparison. Overall it was a nice experience that won't make our greatest hits list. We made the pilgrimage to try the duck from out of town and that was probably putting too much pressure on the dish and the experience. For a $500+ after tip and taxes meal for two, I had expected something a bit more special. read more
3 years ago
We got lucky booking the reservation on the same day at 5:30 as early dinner. Service was good, we started with a few appetizers ~ sourdough bread and oysters, followed with soufflé cakes, HONEYNUT BOMBOLONI, FOIE GRAS CANELÉ, all were so unique and delicious. The market salad which was so disappointed, not only the portion was only 1/3 of the plate but had no taste. Then we had the DRY-AGED CROWN OF DUCK for the main course, it was so tender and full of flavors, almost like having steak without all the grease, definitely worth it for the price. Finished up with SUNDAE FOR TWO and oolong tea from Taiwan. Overall it was a nice experience dining at the Francie, highly recommended. read more
Wow. Classy. Cozy. Superb. Flavorful and Divine are are a few adjectives to describe this place. The cocktails list is one of the best ones I have see in a while. They ain't cheap but damn the mixologists (is that still what they want to be called?) are amazing. I sat at the bar waiting for a friend and chatted with the bartender. I ordered the paper plane which was perfect. We were seated in the middle of the room gorgeous dining room. The open kitchen is positioned in a way where you can observe but you don't have to stare at it which is nice. We ordered a bunch of dishes. What stood out to me was the rigatoni pasta with pork and pumpkin And the halibut. Great flavors and awesome presentation. The wines by the glass are solid and the staff was down to earth and playful. Just perfect for a place where they could be the opposite read more
5 years ago
The food, service, and vibes here were all excellent. I had been so excited to come and it was super worth it. First off, it was hard to get a reservation and we were able to get one the day of but only for bar seating - and the bar is small so you can't have the duck which is what we had wanted. However, by the time we got there we asked if they could seat us at a table and they were able to get us a spot. The place also checks for vaccinations (some places still aren't doing it yet, yikes) which was great. We started with the sweet corn bomboloni which was probably my favorite thing of the whole night. So good I could have had like ten more. We also got the soufflé cake with the butter and caviar and it was great. For our main, we split the roasted duck which was prepared to perfection and the presentation was GORGEOUS with the flowers. Super worth it. Lastly, we finished with the panna cotta. Our server was sooo sweet and friendly, and also attentive without being overbearing. Overall I was very pleased with the experience and would definitely recommend. read more
Whoa, whoa, whoa. What kind of meal did I just have?! If you're looking for a fancy night out worth the the splurge, you have to go to Francie. Ahhhh, Francie - you make my tongue tingle with all the bomb flavors you have. This is where you'll hear the bread crackle, yet melt in your mouth with softness. And that lardo butter - ohhh, that lardo butter, how I would love to be friends with you, but you're better off in my stomach. This is where perfect pillows of souffle pancakes were born to compliment beautiful caviar. This is where you salivate just thinking about the fluffy ginormous lobster ravioli pieces being plated. This is where your dreams of the perfect savory duck is presented on your plate. This is where the ice cream sundae reinvented itself. This, my friends, is THE place that has French food perfected just in the heart of Williamsburg. Worth the trip? Oh yes. And worth coming back to every time I need to celebrate an occasion. Thank you Francie for showing us a good time ;) read more
3 years ago
Where do I even start! Well deserving of a Michelin star!! The service is impeccable, ambiance is great, nice restaurant. The food was incredible, the star of the show for everyone at our table was not the duck but the pasta!!! The pasta all blew us away. We liked the duck but it was quiet chewy and fries which was more like thick potatoes was dry and nothing great. The caviar fluffy bread is light and airy. I will be back! read more
2 years ago
Service was good. Atmosphere was noisy and casual. Drinks (Kir Royal was good and my Wife liked her glass of Pinot Noir) Food Soufflé cakes, Oysters, Lobster Ravioli and Duck) were good but not excellent except the oysters (forgot to take pic) which we enjoyed enormously. A bit disappointed with their famous Duck (salty skin was not my favorite) Desserts (petite gateau tasted like too much bittersweet chocolate and coffee ice cream was just ok, my wife liked the crème Brûlée although I thought it was a bit runny). Overall good but not excellent as we were hoping for a Michelin star experience. read more
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136 Broadway
Brooklyn, NY 11249
South Williamsburg
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We are traveling with a 7 yr old, kid friendly?
Yes we are kid friendly. We don't have a children's menu but have never had an issue accommodating a child.
Trying to bring a bday cake for my mom, pls advise if have any cake cutting fee?
Thanks for reaching out to us. We normally do not accept outside food at Francie (DOH rules) but have made exceptions for cakes in the past. The cake slicing fee is $20 per person. We will present then plate with ice cream. Hope this helps!
How much are the fries that come with the duck?
The Crown Roast of Duck is served with parsnip, chard, and soppressata jam. The fries are actually a side that accompanies the Cote de Boeuf. However, if one were to order the fries a la carte, the price is $18.
How far in advance can we make a reservation ? I'm planning to go visit NY with my bf and want to try this restaurant in Dec but when i check the date there's nothing available, please help?
30 days ahead
Are there any Gluten free pastas or desserts?
Thanks for reaching out! We have plenty of gluten-free options (including dessert) but our pastas are not one of them.
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