Really good food - the chicken was a good size portion and nice and tender. And elevated but Casual atmosphere - if you get good weather make sure you sit outside. Be aware, the sea bass and rice pilaf were spicier than expected. To the point where if you don't like spice I can't recommend them. Very good for our taste, but was unexpected. read more

We had such a nice dinner here with the family. The roasted cauliflower and calamari were a great start, and our mains (filet mignon, shrimp, and lamb) were all spot on. Everything was flavorful and cooked just right. Even the strawberry lemonade mocktail was refreshing and well done. The service is what really stood out. Super friendly staff, and John R. in particular deserves a shoutout. I left my wallet behind, and he made the extra effort to track me down and keep it safe until I could get back , which was especially appreciated since I was flying back to California the next day. Really grateful for the kindness and professionalism. Looking forward to coming back next time I'm in town. read more

If you want a special experience then this is the place for you Great food terrific staff and most nights the owner greets you at the door Lots of new restaurants at fashion square but this one is not to be missed read more

FRANCINE @ SCOTTSDALE The calamari at this location was AMAZING, also the mushroom rigatoni was good but I recommend asking for red chili flakes. The service was good and fast--really on top of refilling the waters throughout the meal. The place was extremely aesthetic and a little more higher end, i would say this is a great place to Sunday brunch if you want something nicer. read more

Francine - Mushroom Rigatoni - French Near Me - Scottsdale, Arizona

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Francine is a great spot for a girls night! It's a bit pricey for the quality in my opinion, but a reliable place for a nice dinner. They offer great gluten free options including GF bread and pasta. The service was good until after dinner when it was hard to grab out waiter's attention. Other than that, check it out next time you're near Fashion Square. read more

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Five stars all around. We came to Francine's to celebrate my graduation from ASU and we all had a wonderful experience. The place is huge and carefully decorated. It was perfect for our large group of 10 people. The food was excellent. Everything we had was cooked perfectly and absolutely delicious. The service was the best part...Teresa was fabulous and made my celebration extra special. We would highly recommend Francine for special occasions or if you just want a great dining experience. read more

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Let's be honest, Francine didn't close because of the staff. The restaurant ownership aka Laurent and Chef Remy who was reportedly making an enormous salary yet the restaurant failed to consistently deliver an experience that kept guests returning. In hospitality, throwing a fit over simple guest modifications instead of accommodating them is the opposite of what builds loyalty. At the end of the day, if the product and experience truly connect with people, the restaurant stays busy and guests come back. read more

Francine - Chef Remy being pompous - French Near Me - Scottsdale, Arizona

Francine reminds me a little of the restaurants in Brickell in Miami. It's a place to dress up, go sit outside on the patio, and enjoy a glass of wine while people-watching and having a nice light appetizer. That said, you pay a little extra for the ambiance. The prices are marked up a bit in my opinion for the quality of the food, but the place was popping on a weekend night, so people are definitely willing to pay for the experience. Food thoughts: 1) Cocktails - all hits. They did an excellent job with the non-alcoholic mocktails as well. 2) Calamari and Grilled Octopus appetizers - these were probably the best items we tried on the menu. Next time I go back, I'm getting a cocktail and both these appetizers plus some fresh bread and oysters and skipping the mains. 3) Two Wash Ranch Chicken - skippable. No unique flavor and definitely not worth $42. Didn't end up finishing this dish. 4) Bone Marrow Bucatini - they scrape the bone marrow into your plate at table-side, but I thought they would whip it around cacio e pepe style in a cheese rind (not the case). I'd pay expect to pay around $25 for this dish at most Italian restaurants and it's $38 at Francine. 5) Sides: Ratatouille (devoured) and Rice Pilaf (minimally touched, tasted overcooked). Overall, hit the drinks and appetizers, skip the mains. Great place for a happy hour type experience. read more

Girls' dinner at Francine in Scottsdale. We were a group of 10, and one of the girls had worked closely with the manager ahead of time to make sure there were vegan‑friendly options for us. Unfortunately, the waiter wasn't informed, so he had to check with the manager before we could place our orders, which delayed things a bit. Once the food started coming, it was really worth the wait! Everything was fresh, flavorful, and beautifully plated. Traveling always reminds me how fun it is to explore a city through great meals and good company. Here's what I had: * Endive salad * Cauliflower steak * Ratatouille * Sorbet Overall, cozy spot with great energy. Definitely would come back for another girls' night with plant based options! read more

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Francine is a great place to have a fabulous meal. Great for a date night or lunch. I highly recommend and appreciate all the servers, and the kitchen staff for making the experiences memorable. I travel from Tucson to have a wonderful meal, and it never disappoint me. Keep going Francine! read more

Francine - Amazing appetizers. - French Near Me - Scottsdale, Arizona

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Oooooh la la! Tres bien! Un barman est exceptionnel! Cinq étoiles KUNI (if I still worked at Walt Disney World, I would steal him away from this place. He's just that good.) We ordered the caviar which is at a great price and remember caviar is not food, It's an experience so start with that add your dusky exceptional craft cocktail like I had a dirty martini with Chopin Of course Chopin! I was soooo busy drinking and visiting I didn't get a pic of our glorious salad. read more

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The service was lacking considering the location; however, it was lunch time on a weekday. Regardless, the food was delicious and fresh. read more

Francine - whipped goat cheese and calamari - French Near Me - Scottsdale, Arizona

We came here for Valentine's Day and enjoyed our experience. Our waiter, August was really helpful and checked on us consistently throughout the night. We ordered the Whipped Feta as an appetizer cause the calamari was sold out but it was great! The pita bread was delicious as well. The chicken was really good, I got it with a side of mashed potatoes and think it paired really well. The chicken is slightly sweet, I think it is glazed in honey. He ordered the steak, which was good! Nothing too special. The ambiance is cute on the inside and outside. We got a spot outside which we were happy with because it was packed on the inside. I was not blown away with any of the food but it was definitely good! read more

Francine - Two Ranch Chicken - French Near Me - Scottsdale, Arizona

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I came to Francine for a girls birthday dinner and it happened to be restaurant week. Unfortunately, I was disappointed that our waiter didn't offer us the restaurant week menu, I had to ask for it. The waiter did not seem very thrilled that we asked for the restaurant week menu. Don't offer restaurant week if your wait staff is not openly telling your guests about the menu. We got a weird vibe that he didn't want to offer us the restaurant week menu because our party of 10 bill would be significantly less due to restaurant week. All of us did order off of the restaurant week menu because it was such a great deal, $55 for appetizer, entree and dessert. For appetizer you could pick between hummus and pita, beef tartare bites and endive salad. For the entree, you could pick between mushroom truffle rigatoni, salmon riverea and chicken supreme. And for dessert the options were berries tiramasu and sorbet duo. I ended up getting the beef tartare bites which I shared with my friend and she got the hummus which I tried too. Both were great. For my entree, I ordered the truffle mushroom rigatoni, it was absolutely fantastic. I could have licked my bowl. I would 100% order that again. For my dessert, I ordered their berries tiramisu. I enjoyed that dessert. It was a different twist on tiramisu. My friend ordered their sorbet duo which had coconut and strawberry. We LOVED the coconut! I tried their fire and ice cocktail, if you like mezcal this is a must try. I also loved their loud and clear cocktail, it had tequila, vanilla , honey dew and chamomile clarified. So good! The food was great, I was a little disappointed by the service but I will still come back and hope to have a better experience. read more

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My Aunts & I came here as it's one of my Aunts places she enjoys frequenting. My first time though. It started off really bad, as our initial server Gilbert was horribly unprofessional & flat out rude. So my Aunt went to the sweet hostess explained the situation & we had a new server come over immediately. Our new server Gauge was amazing! The food was ok, the ambience is beautifully decorated & comfortable. But with how awful Gilbert's attitude was I don't think we will be back. We were told by other staffers this wasn't his first complaint & most likely wouldn't be his last. Which is shocking in a service based industry. Not the experience I was hoping for to enjoy a ladies lunch out. read more

drinks: 10/10 omg so delicious and strong! Def worth the price food: 5/10 we all ordered something different. The steak frites wasn't all that flavorful. My friends all tried the bone marrow pasta they mentioned it was really filling and really buttery but they enjoyed it! bit overpriced I think so Service: 10/10 our server was really attentive but also disappointed because we were under the impression we had to buy a bottle but looked at the tables around us and they all had just regular water. Ambiance: restaurant is beautiful! Love the furniture and the decor is very well put together read more

beautiful restaurant interior and classic french fare with modern american twists. the ambiance was very nice and the service was attentive, despite a menu mishap that was compensated for. we had intended to order the crab salad, but was served salmon salad instead, despite the waiter not mentioning that the kitchen was out of crab. they only commented on this and apologized after we pointed it out, but at least offered to replace with another dish and a complimentary sparkling water for the inconvenience. the starting bread was a quality sourdough artisan bread, toasted well and paired with a fruity olive oil. i would have preferred the butter a bit more salted, and ideally house made, but the bread made up for it. the truffle mushroom rigatoni was a lovely dish, with a sharp acidity complementing the nuttiness of the fungus. a tad bit too oily, but ok. french dip was great as well, standout was the fries which were perfectly crispy and thin. moules frites were great - very flavorful broth and good portion. ratatouille was also pretty good, with a rich tomato paste flavor! both salads were a bit disappointing - bitter greens and plain veggie pairings with uninventive dressings. overall very reasonable french lunch location worth visiting if near the fashion square. read more

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My husband and I went to Francine for our anniversary. It's a beautiful space, very light and airy, oozes south of France. Elegant ambiance. We had the the mussels to start with a side of fries, because yes we needed to dip them in that delicious sauce! I had the Chilean Seabass and my husband had the Rack of Lamb. We had the Crème Brûlée for dessert. Everything was delicious. We would love to come back and try their Salt Crusted Branzino serve whole and flambéed table side. It looks very impressive and I'm a sucker for anything served table side. They also offer a prix fix menu for $65, which for this restaurant is a great deal! read more

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Francine has my favorite espresso martini and happens to be across the street so we happen to frequent here a lot. The espresso martini is made with freshly pulled espresso versus like a cold brew concentrate or what other places use. The ambiance is great. It's very white, clean, crisp, modern. I think this is a great date night spot. I've had the mushroom pasta, bucatini, most of the crudo/hamachi section, etc etc. I preferred the mushroom pasta over the bucatini, I'm not sure if it was the bone marrow but the bucatini was extremely salty in my experience. I love the filet carpaccio. We tried the French toast and mushroom pasta yesterday. The French toast almost had like a delicious custard substance in the middle. It was really good. And the mushroom pasta I'd get again as well. I thought the pasta was cooked perfectly and have a deep love for anything truffle. I've only had dessert once and it was good but a pass for me. I'd just prefer the espresso martini for dessert here. I've never actually sat in the dining room, I prefer the bar top. The service is always very good. And I guess, it's obvious I'd return here because we eat or have a drink here probably biweekly. read more

Francine - French Near Me - Scottsdale, Arizona

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Food is amazing, lamb chops and branzino (presentation) is on our list to have again! Server was also amazing! Worth the prices and experience. read more

Francine - Amazing salads too! Wish I took more... - French Near Me - Scottsdale, Arizona

I have been here before for dinner and really liked it and decided to try for a brunch. Love the decor and the attention to details. Service is good and you have lots of small booths to sit at. The eggs Benedict were good. The eggs were poached well and the hollandaise sauce was on point. Would definitely recommend! read more

Francine - Eggs Benedict - French Near Me - Scottsdale, Arizona

Great Ambiance, CS is superb. Food is amazing, cocktails and wine list is Superb. Angelo our Wait Person was attentive, knowledgeable and very entertaining Valet Parking is pricey, with 10% Surcharge for CC The Dining Experience was First Class, they got their stuff together, didn't have to wait for anything, from check in to check out! We will return. read more

Francine - Bar & Dining - French Near Me - Scottsdale, Arizona

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After drinks at Zinque yesterday, we walked next door to Francine to try to get a burger. They were closing the kitchen soon so I felt bad. We sat at the bar. Bartender told us the burger was only served at specific times. 2nd failed attempt to get a burger lol. We asked which pasta was a red sauce pasta and the bartender said the Lobster Pasta was going to be the closest to a red sauce pasta so we ordered that and drinks. Everything was good! I've also had the sea bass here in the past and liked that! Our bartender was great!! Very knowledgeable and friendly. He even gave a discount for his second drink because he kinda forgot about the order. Our order: Pomme Citron cocktail $21 Extra Dirty Martini w/ blue cheese olives $22 & $10 Lobster Pasta $76 read more

Francine - Extra Dirty Martini w/ blue cheese olives & Pomme Citron - French Near Me - Scottsdale, Arizona

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Our evening at Francine was orchestrated by Gilbert. We knew we were in good hands the second he approached our table and guided us through the history of the restaurant. We had the branzino and he flambéed it tableside for us - it was special and flawlessly executed. I had the lychee drink and it was tropical and balanced. The manager Stanley stopped by our table too which was a wonderful touch. The presence of Gilbert made our evening. Don't lose this gem! read more

Food: I did the pri fixe menu and it's a great value for what you get! Appetizer, entree and dessert for $65. I started with the tuna tartare and it was delicious! The salmon rivera was good but nothing special. The profiteroles were sooo good! The chocolate pot de crème was my favorite. My boyfriend ordered the sea bass and I would definitely recommend it! We also ordered the ratatouille and it was bomb Service: our server, Teresa was amazing and she was so kind Ambiance: beautiful restaurant, great for a special occasion read more

Francine - Tuna Tartare - French Near Me - Scottsdale, Arizona

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This was my 3td visit to Francine. The aesthetics are beautifully thought out inside. It's elegant but also a fun vibe. I love craft cocktails and oui lychee and fire and ice are great! You must get the whipped goat cheese app. It has cucumber and pomegranate seeds (unique textures) with homemade pita naan bread. I've tried a few pasta and main dishes and all excellent. The menu changes seasonally. read more

Francine - Oui lychee, French 75, fire and ice. - French Near Me - Scottsdale, Arizona

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We had such a great experience at Francine! The atmosphere is beautiful and elegant but still welcoming. The caviar and cocktails were amazing! What truly made our experience, was our waiter, August. He was amazing--attentive, friendly, and very knowledgeable. He gave great recommendations and made sure everything was perfect without ever being overbearing. August went above and beyond to make our night special. read more

This is such a beautiful restaurant. I just love coming here and feeling so elegant. I must say they have an incredible happy hour and you should definitely take advantage of it. It's delicious cocktail and these divine oysters were on happy hour and we're just the perfect snack! I really enjoyed sitting at the bar, the bartender was very attentive! read more

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Appealing decor, mediocre French food. A burnt quiche was my most recent unrewarding experience. C'est la vie.

What a gem! This is an absolute must try if you are in Scottsdale shopping at Fashion Square Mall. We had an amazing lunch and found a new favorite champagne while we were there! Our server, Eden and her assistant: Both were just phenomenal. Eden is so personable and best of all she's amazing at her craft. See you soon! The General Manager, Stanley J.: Extremely friendly, well dressed and came up the ranks from being a server. We discussed the food, the champagne, and a bit of the restaurant's history. Thanks for being so genuine and kind. We ordered the caviar, champagne, and the filet mignon carpaccio, and bread. The butter for the bread is extremely light and had course salt atop it. The caviar was as amazing as it looks. The filet mignon carpaccio is everything I would hope it would be and more. Just wow. The atmosphere was casual and our lunch was amazing. Thank you! We can't wait to come back soon. read more

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Dined at the bar solo. I was going to get the prefix menu but when I got the restaurant they didn't have a few items that had been posted on their website menu. So that was a bummer. I can't remember but I ended up with some type hummus dip for the appetizer. And I got a fish dish as my entree- Salmon. Also the dessert I wanted wasn't there but the bartender recommended Profiterole which honestly was a bad idea. LOL. The thing was HUGE and I am skinny mini dining alone. How did he think I was going to finish it? I ate like 4 bites and had enough. I was under the impression it was an appropriate size. I got a drink that was apparently really popular. It was ok. The prefix menu changed orI I can't recall what exactly was on my menu. It's a nice date spot. The ambiance is lovely. I came during the wk so it wasn't loud or crowded. read more

I visited Francine with my family last night and we had such a lovely experience. Our server Gilbert was so sweet and Amanda was so helpful as well. They did a great job with accommodating the dietary restrictions we had, and everything was delicious! The octopus, the whole branzino, the cauliflower, and the coconut sorbet were standouts. Definitely try the Noh cocktail, it's so tasty (and super instagrammable as well)! read more

Francine - Noh cocktail - French Near Me - Scottsdale, Arizona

Love love Francine. Such a cute indoor seating area and wonderful service. Food is always great and there's so many different options to choose from. My mother is a vegetarian and was able to enjoy a lot of different dishes as well. read more

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Excellent. Mussels had a butter emulsion that was delicious. Marinated olives with sage were fantastic. My wife had the steak frites. Perfect. A first class french place that is beautiful inside too. read more

I've dined at a lot of restaurants, and I can confidently say this was some of the worst service I've ever experienced. We had a 7:15pm reservation and weren't acknowledged by our server for 15 minutes. When he finally arrived, he gave a quick intro and told us to look over the menu. We were ready to order within minutes, but he didn't return for nearly 20 more -- no water refills, no check-ins, nothing. We placed a pretty simple order: one bottle of wine, two appetizers, a pasta, and two entrees to share family-style. The appetizers eventually came (not quickly), but we still hadn't received our wine. We had to flag down a manager to ask, and he even said, "That's criminal" before going to retrieve it himself. At that point, we still hadn't seen our server again. It only got worse from there. Our pasta course took another 30 minutes to arrive, and not once did anyone stop by to check on us or offer basic hospitality. No water refills, no follow-up, no effort to recover the situation. We tried to cut our losses and asked to cancel the entrees so we could just leave -- but were told they were "on the tray" and coming right out. Even then, it took another 15 minutes for the food to arrive, this time brought by a different manager. When we explained we didn't want the food anymore due to how the evening had gone, she didn't seem to grasp the issue. She brought over the original manager, who completely missed the mark and asked, "Do you have somewhere to be?" and offered to box the food. The lack of accountability and understanding from the staff was incredibly disappointing. For a restaurant that presents itself as upscale, the service was not just below standard -- it was careless, unprofessional, and borderline dismissive. At these price points, basic hospitality should be a given. Sadly, Francine didn't come close. We won't be back. read more

My birthday lunch at Francine was perfection! Sean was my server and he was excellent! He took care of all my dining needs. Especially when I shared with him that I had a dairy allergy he assured me of my choices and said that the restaurant could accommodate my needs. The ambiance during lunch is light and airy making this time very enjoyable! Next up will be a return for dinner! read more

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Very cute and modern brunch/lunch spot. The service was good. The food was good but nothing special. I'd go again if someone invited me but it wouldn't be a first choice when dining in the area. read more

Stopped in Francine after shopping on Sunday and it was Happy Hour. What a fabulous selection for both food and drinks. We had Prosecco to drink and a variety of appetizers that were offered. Everything was delicious. And service from the bartender at our table couldn't have been better. I have been there previously, but it was the first time for my daughter, and she can't wait to go back again. read more

Had dinner at Francine last weekend and our entire family enjoyed it. The happy hour burger is amazing and my picky 11 year old devoured it. The mushroom pasta was delicious as was the bread, escargot, olives and prawns. Our waiter Gilbert was very knowledgeable about the menu and made excellent suggestions for wine pairings. The ambience is classy without being stuffy. Overall and excellent experience. read more

Food, service, and ambiance were all perfect. Everyone from the group enjoyed the meal. The mushroom rigatoni was so great that we ordered another order and even a friend who doesn't eat mushrooms ate some as well. I wish the bone marrow flavor was more prominent but it wasn't like I couldn't taste it. The seabass was so buttery. The only dish that I did not like was the endive salad. It was really bitter and hard to eat. The orange slices did help but it wasn't enough to cover the bitterness. Escargot and calamari were exactly what you would expect them to taste like. I would for sure come back to Francine if I ever visit Scottsdale again. read more

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