We'd eyed this restaurant walking by. The vibe suggested 'good food is here'. And yes, the vibe is matched by the food. The fries from the steak frites are outstanding. The crab cake is excellent. Wine list is thoughtfully matched to the food offerings. Highly recommend. read more

Lovely staff, fun atmosphere. We were in a heated dining cabin, a party of 6, and we asked for the music to be turned down 5x and it never happened. The food was uneven. My steak was cold and two of the pasta dishes were too salty and had overpowering garlic. The fries were not hand cut and tasted it. It was very disappointing to have a mediocre steak with frozen fries that were lacking taste. The drinks were great. The desserts were just okay. The crème brûlée crust was firm, but cold. Like it'd been made a day before and was sitting in a freezer somewhere. The foie gras appetizer was not good. The mushroom flatbread was tasty. read more

Visited this spot last night. Overall experience was okay. I thought the lighting was way too dark upon coming in. Started off with a cappuccino that tasted more like a regular cup of black coffee instead of that nice foamy milk texture throughout. The staff was very friendly and attentive which was nice. We ordered the Branzino which was pretty good. The fish had a good taste and texture and was a good portion. For dessert, we had the creme brûlée which looked appealing from the outside. Once we took a bite out of it, it just was not good. read more

I've been going to Recette on and off for years. Yesterday evening I went for a couple glasses of wine and appetizers with a friend. The food, drinks, and ambiance were nice. Unfortunately our server made us feel uncomfortable and most likely neither of us will go back there again. While we were finishing our last glass of wine the waitress came over and asked us if we needed anything else, we replied no. She then proceeded to stand in front of us waiting, listening to our conversation while holding her card machine. It was awkward, so we said we could pay for the bill and she immediately shows us the card machine with the total. It felt like we were being rushed out of the restaurant even though we were still drinking our last glass of wine and the place was pretty empty. It's too bad we might have ordered more if we didn't feel rushed out of the place. read more

First of all, this place was completely packed, thats how we knew it was going to be really good. We made reservations and got seated almost immediately in the back by the kitchen. Our waiter was extremely friendly and attentive. We started off with the octopus, French onion soup, and the escargot and of course our drinks, I had the Brooklyn desire which was delicious, sweet, but not too much. My gfs had shared a wine bottle. The octopus was great, however, I didn't like how they cut up the tentacles in small pieces, making it a little chewy, flavor was there, but they should keep that octopus whole, keeping it tender. The escargot was good, not chewy at all, buttery. I didn't try the French onion soup but my friend really liked it. For our entrees we had the wild mushroom truffle, that was absolutely divine! Creamy, truffle, goodness. My favorite thing on the menu. Beef bourginon was tender, and oh so flavorful, that meat was so super soft. The mashed potatoes it came with, was extra creamy and absolutely delicious, I liked that they had the mashed on the side so you can be in control of how much sauce was going in there. Steak frites was good, not the best, but nonetheless yummy. The French fries were super crispy and we loved it so much. For dessert, we received panacotta on the house. I've never had panacotta, but this was pretty damn good. The berries were fresh, and the panacotta so jiggly. *chefs kiss* Would definitely be back to try more on the menu. read more

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efficient and friendly service is complemented by a delightful array of wines and delectable french cuisine. my suggestion is to secure reservations during weekends, given how busy it gets. my only feedback is that the steak was cooked to a medium when I asked for a medium rare read more

Recette - French Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

The ambience of the place is nice, but both mains we got were overcooked - the chicken was dry, and the medium rare steak didn't have a hint of red in it (though the fries were delicious). The Brussels sprouts had too much sauce that was too creamy and vinegary. The pizza/flatbread-y app was good though. If I had to go back, I'd try the beef bourguignon, since it doesn't require so much precision with the cooking time. read more

Food was amazing and good the service was good and they are fast with it this place is the spot to eat at in Brooklyn and never fails ‍‍

this place is so cute and i always walk past so decided to make a last minute res and its 10/10. first of all the staff is so nice and friendly. they explain everything to you and generally just make you want to be there. the food was amazing. short rib cavatelli stole the show- really a must try. great flavors and textures. the branzino was also really good we finished it all! we finished w panacotta which had a great creamy texture and wasnt too sweet. also will say for the quality and experience, pretty affordable. read more

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I love Recette -- it's a classic Paris neighborhood bistro/bar airlifted to Williamsburg. The food is very good, and the light-filled room is warm and cozy. Wonderful frites, Croque Monsieur and more -- the vanilla mousse dessert is truly special. Also, the waitstaff I've encountered on my three visits have been both warm and accommodating. And here's a special shout-out for our waiter yesterday, the friendly Osman, who provided personalized service beyond the call of duty. read more

Surprised I haven't tried this place before - amazing food and friendly service. My girlfriend got the french onion soup and was astounded by it. Highly recommended! We will be back... read more

We loved our afternoon with Recette!! The happy hour deals are great -- we enjoyed a french 85 and oui mademoiselle, both of which were very tasty. We shared the steak tartare and french onion soup as a starter. Both were absolutely delicious and had great flavor. We shared the braised short rib cavatelli as a main, and it was delicious but needed salt. Then it was perfect! Shout out to our server, he was wonderful, and very knowledgeable. We will definitely be back read more

Recette - french onion soup and steak tartare happy hour special - French Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

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New French restaurant in Williamsburg, filling in the void in the neighborhood for French cuisine. I am typically not a massive fan of French food but after Recette I might become one. The food is super flavorful, their steak frites is super juicy and flavorful and the fries extra crispy but not dry. Mushroom gnocchi are phenomenal too. Best of all is the service though. Super friendly, attentive, fast - water was always filled up. Great place for a date too! read more

Our airbnb was in the building right above Recette and we ended up going there 3 times during our trip. The french onion soup is something I'll be thinking about for a long time and the steak frites was phenomenal. We also enjoyed the lava cake for dessert. The staff was really nice, the ambiance is cute with all their plants, and the food felt high quality. It's not cheap, but it's worth the splurge every once in a while. read more

Came here with friends in our last night in NYC yesterday. Really loved the atmosphere. I believe the gentleman who helped serve us was the owner. Him and the other waiter were really wonderful. The cocktails were top notch. The linguini was really light and perfectly portioned. Panna cotta desert was SO good. Would definitely recommend this restaurant. read more

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I've been here twice and every time I wonder why I don't come here more often! Food is delicious, service is great, and the cocktails are the best. read more

Recette - French Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

Cute little french spot in Brooklyn. Had a delicious burger and fries. Service was great. Definitely will be back!

Had an amazing time at Recette! The food was incredible, and Max, the bartender, crafted some of the best cocktails I've ever had. Our waitress, Melissa, was super sweet and professional--she really elevated the whole experience. Highly recommend! read more

I came here with my gfs we wanted to try the restaurant week however the regular menu was more enticing. The table shared french onion soup, grilled octopus, escargot. The main entrees we're the beef bourguignon, steak frites and mixed mushroom truffle gnocchi and for dessert we had the pancotta. Everything was delicious. They did not miss a beat on the flavors on the food. The dessert was perfect for a lightness and the cappuccinos we're perfect for a quick me up to keep the night going. I will definitely returning here. Thank you Costa and the beautiful blonde waitress. Both amazing and delightful. Highly recommend this place read more

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Had the best time at Recette! The food was great and the service was amazing as well! We had the French onion soup (amazing), the broccolini (amazing), the mushroom flatbread, the potatoes, and the heirloom burata. Great atmosphere and service! read more

Recette - French Onion Soup - French Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

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Perfect location, great food, great service. Cute little place on Havemeyer near metropolitan. The food and cocktails were amazing, and the servers kind, attentive and welcoming. Food was delicious - steak frites were amazing and the meat was perfectly cooked. We also had escargot, roasted chicken, mushroom flatbread (favorite outside of steak frites). Also don't skip on the cocktails, super good. Perfect date night or friend group dinner! read more

Good but overpriced! Tiny side of fries was $12! Croque madame was great. Good service and nice outdoor with breeze inside the indoor part. Bathroom is way too dark. read more

Excellent food, drinks and service! We had octopus carpaccio. Grilled Broccolini, crispy maitaki mushrooms. Husband had branzino and i had a burrata tomato salad with a lovely touch of strawberries . Everything was absolutely delicious. For dessert we shared a poached pear w vanilla cream sauce. All the food was great. Highly recommend. read more

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My daughter and I came here recently for a Saturday brunch. It's a lovely spot. We had omelettes, French onion soup, fries and a Mocktail. All great. Safff is very on point. Just found out they are doing live jazz every Wednesday night starting at seven. read more

Man oh man...I wish I can give this spot more than 5 stars. The food, the drinks, the ambience, the service was phenomenal!! Highly highly suggest giving this spot a go before the word spreads, and FYI - the short rib cávatelli is 1000% the move. Also, Chef Chris Coleman is the absolute man, he came out to greet us and to check how the food and the experience was overall. Lucky to have this spot a few blocks away from me! read more

Steak frites and the French onion soup were so good. Hidden gem in this neighborhood!

Delicious food and phenomenal drinks! Had an amazing time at this little cozy spot! Great service, staff was super attentive and nice! Would definitely add this to my regular rotation of date night restaurants!! read more

Amazing service. I enjoyed the food so much I came back a week later and both servers remembered my name and my drink order. The French onion soups is awesome and the cavatelli is on point. If you're into desert hit the crème brûlée. Wow, autocorrect loves the accents and umlauts almost as much as I love the staff! read more

All of the cocktails are delicious and the food is amazing. Service has been top tier every time I've been - Mira gave great recommendations and the owner came by to check on us. Perfect for a date night or a GNO- I'd highly recommend! (My favorite drink is the Jarin) read more

Recette - Drinks - French Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

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A hidden gem! From wonderful cocktails to delicious salads and appetizers and mains, everything is great! The staff and owner is great! Excited to go back! read more

Amazing food and delicious cocktails! the best local spot in Williamsburg. 10/10 always

New spot with a great vibe, Great service and great food. The salmon avocado toast was in my top 5 of avocado toasts. And i KNOW avocado toast. read more

Our experience was very positive from the outstanding service and the food couldn't have been better We highly recommend Recette. We will be returning read more

Don't pass this place up. Local place with adorable decor, amazing food and drinks. The owner is amazingly hospitable and the atmosphere is comfortable and classy. read more

Recette - French Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

I had lunch at Recette today and it was divine! The heirloom tomato and burrata salad was delicious, best strawberries ever! And it paired perfectly with a Lagunitas IPA. I chose frites for my side and they were perfectly crisp. The service was excellent as well. Can't wait to go back to try the food week pris fixe menu! read more

Recette - Burrata And Heirlooms Salad - French Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

Recette came highly recommended on Yelp and I expected better. This is a French cafe with very basic fare. What really threw me off was their "brunch menu" which essentially picked up items from their regular lunch menu and added $3-$5 per item. So strange and so quintessentially Williamsburg. Fundamentally they are marking up a regular menu for a weekend. I wouldn't spend money here when there are several much more impressive dine-in options around. read more

Such a wonderful restaurant-- will definitely be coming back! Everything on the menu sounded amazing, we went with the kale & fennel salad, mussels, Bronzino, chicken, and chocolate lava cake between 2 people. The food was all so delicious and not overly complex-- just really tasty, satisfying, and well executed food that you want to eat. We can't wait to come back to try the rest of the menu! read more

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Great food and a cozy atmosphere. Staff were friendly and attentive. Brunch is a busy time, but food was great and fresh.

Great French spot with nice cocktails! The steak frites are my favorite to get here. Friendly owners as well, love this neighborhood spot.

We had amazing evening in this place. Food was amazing, everything was so delicious, beautiful presentation. Waiters was so welcoming, polite , friendly. It's an a great spot for romantic dinner , friends and family gathering. read more

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