Was really excited to try this place and though the food was great, the service and wait time for the food really fell short. I had a reservation for 8:45pm but ran about 15 minutes late due to unforeseen traffic and called ahead to let them know. Like most restaurants they were very understanding and informed us it would be ok as they had a 15 minute grace period which is standard. Our server took our water and drink order right away but took about 20 minutes to come back and take our food order. It took almost an hour for our starters to come out and over an hour for our 2 pastas to come out. Our server and management never came out to check up on us or apologize for the delay and we had to put in quite the effort to flag them down to ask what was going on. They apologized for the delay saying they were backed up and comped two drinks for the delay. By the time our main course came out it was 2 hours after we had arrived (you can confirm from the time stamps of my pictures from the first menu picture to the picture of the duck). The duck, bomboloni, duck papparadelli & twice cooked French fries were must orders for us. The oysters, rigatoni and soufflé cakes were just OK. Nothing we had was bad. All in all the food was really great but the service and wait time and friendliness of the management team was lacking. We left a 20% tip on top of our $300+ despite the long wait but for a Michelin star we expected better. Comping 2 drinks for a wait that long and for how much we ordered does not seem as gracious as the management team made it. Definitely worth a try for the food but just make sure to expect a 2+ hour experience. read more

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I feel incredibly lucky to score a reservation to Francie after they got a Michelin Star in October 2021, and our reservation was for NOV! I'm a fan of Mr. Silver Fox since his days at Daniel Restaurant in Upper East Side, which I visited on this same trip to NYC! Then followed him to the Michelin Starred Batârd in Tribeca, and now to Brooklyn. He can do no wrong! Any restaurant he touched, it turned to star! Of course a team efforts, but if you choose your team wisely, you would achieve just about anything in life! With that said, chef Chris Cipollone teamed up with Mr. Silver Fox, and voila we have the delicious Francie! Each time I visit New York it's always around my reservations! I don't leave Manhattan ever, but I did leave for Francie! A happening spot in this part of town, located inside this beautiful building, every dish was perfectly crafted it! The truffle bite, the OINK OINK spread, the perfect load of bread, the delicious pasta, the refreshing oyster and clam, the caviar, the veggies, and the BEST DUCK (non-Chinese version) I've ever had, it's that DAMN GOOD! Now I'm Vietnamese, I want the rest of the bones and craps of the duck next time ok! I want to suck on that duck bone good! :-) I can eat that whole duck by myself! An ABSOLUTELY MUST VISIT if you are in New York! You will thank me later! Tell Mr. Silver Fox that @1MandaBear sends you :) Don't forget to check them out on IG @FrancieBrooklyn for more delicious food! read more

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We booked this location a month in advance for a reunion with friends. Let me start by saying we had very high expectations. Me and my friend entered first while the guys went to park the cars. We decided to get dressed up, because it's been a hard year pent up due to the pandemic, heels weren't the most comfortable thing to walk in. Upon entering the hostess upon check in asked to check in our jacket, they were extremely prompt, however they said they couldn't sit us until our whole party arrives. We were offered a waiting spot by the bar, upon entering you feel like you are entering a scene of " The great Gatsby". The atmosphere is on point, we had a table right in front of the kitchen, and saw all the action that was going on. For dinner we ordered the following to share- it was our first time visiting so there was so much we wanted to try: Burrata - Good Halibut - Highly recommend, moist and soft, one of the best dishes we ordered Lobster Ravioli - Good but had better Tortelli - Good Olive Oil Frites - Thick coating and came out hot and fresh Souffle Cakes - normally comes in "3", however our waiter saw there was 4 of us and asked if we wanted to upgrade so we can each have a piece. I was really expecting more from this dish, the cakes were not moist. This was served with caviar, which brought a twist because you would normally expect cakes to be sweet. This was savory. Truffle Bomboli - also normally served in "3's", however I am glad we did the upgrade to "4" pieces. This was also one of my favorite dishes, the truffle was on point. Dry Aged Crown of Duck - This was one of the last items to come out, the skin was crunchy and had delicious pockets of fat as you bite into the duck. This was my first time coming to this restaurant, and will definitely not be the last. The next time I come I have a better Idea of what to order. The portions are quite small, and the pricing is competitive, however worth the experience read more

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my boyfriend and i really enjoyed this place! the waiter was very informative and helped us pick out the perfect set of dishes for us. the wine was excellent and it was very pretty/clean inside. would defintley come back! read more

Francie - pasta and lamb - Italian Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

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The bottom line: avoid, unless they decide to start caring about treating patrons better. I took potential clients of my firm to Francie and was extremely embarrassed when the unbelievably rude hostess, Aida, treated us like dirt. I was so shocked by her rudeness that I contacted the owner. No response, so here we are. I am giving two stars because the food was very good. But there are loads of restaurants in NYC with great food who will also be appropriately welcoming when you show up prepared to drop $1k on dinner. read more

Ahhhh Francie, still dreaming about the epic Friendsgiving meal I had in late November. The presentation of the shellfish trio (oyster/clam/shrimp) was exquisite, and the clam's horseradish parsley sauce was an inventive and memorable touch. Carpaccio and souffle cakes were revelatory, both transport you to another world with that first bite! Conchigle was the sleeper, which we ordered at the suggestion of the waiter. I preferred it to the lobster ravioli. Dry Aged Duck was gorgeous, although I didn't love it as much as I thought I would, same with Roman Sourdough. But yall, don't sleep on that cheese cart! It was bananas. The perfect way to end an indulgent meal. Let your waiter be your guide - we chose four, and he chose the fifth, which blew the doors of perception open to a new level. I think we had a sorbet type thing as well at the end, but I was too stuffed to participate. Best meal of 2023. Thanks, Francie, can't wait to visit again. read more

Such a fantastic evening! Erica was an incredible hostess who made sure our evening was able to proceed smoothly despite having some trouble getting to our reservation with weather and traffic. We celebrated here for a birthday and every detail from our waitress to the level of noise, music, space and atmosphere was perfect. The duck is phenomenal and we loved that the presentation comes out first before they carve and prepare it all for you! The soufflés with caviar and oysters were also a perfect starter as we waited for the duck to arrive. To top it all off, the earl gray dessert was one of the best desserts I have ever had. Our palates are completely satisfied having experienced this delectable culinary walking tour. read more

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The food and the service is amazing here. We got seating inside the vault which was really nice. I wasn't too crazy about the steak but I loved the duck. read more

Francie - Italian Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

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Reservations can be hard to come by sometimes so my date and I got bar seating instead. One thing to note is that you can't get their roast duck at the bar which is a bummer. Drinks: 2019 Fourchaume Chablis - SO good Standouts: Soufflé cakes with caviar - The combination of flavors is unreal and the caviar on top really makes this dish - This dish is one of the "speciality dishes" called out in the michelin guide Tortelli - SO GOOD, not listed on the menu but you have to order this if it's given as an option, I would put the sauce they use on anything Bomboloni - I've never had bomboloni before and I got such a big kick out of these Also ordered: Lobster Ravioli, Rigatoni, Sundae for two. These were all so so yummy but just didn't stand out to me like the other 3 dishes did! One thing to note is that the pasta dishes, except the rigatoni, are quite small so if you're hungry be sure to order an extra dish or order something else! read more

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Great place. Sourdough, corn bomboloni, and duck mortadella were great. Bucatini was excellent. Dry aged duck with the savory tapenade was great. Highly recommend. read more

Francie - Sourdough - Italian Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

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My wife was able to snag us a last minute reservation right at opening on a Friday night. Upon arrival, I was impressed by the attention to detail. I don't normally notice interior design, yet I found myself marveling at something anywhere I looked. From the onset, the serving was outstanding. Everyone was friendly and polite. Our servers were extremely attentive and our waiter was very knowledgeable. Easily some of the best service that we've encountered. I had some beer earlier, so I kept on drinking beer. They have a tremendous wine list. I probably would have had wine earlier had I known the wine list that would ensue. Now onto the food. For our first course, we shared the sweet corn bombolini. This was one of the best appetizers that I've ever had. Incredibly well balanced flavors. Crispy outside with a soft inside. I'd be willing to challenge Joey Chestnut to see who could eat more of these. These were served alongside some little neck clams. The clams were topped with what I believe was a wasabi infused oil. Another great item. For our next course, we shared the lobster ravioli. The ravioli was filled with chunks of lobster - not just some lobster meat blend. It was served in a super delicious sauce. I regret not ordering additional bread to mop up the remaining sauce. Now for our main course, we shared a ribeye for two. It came with two sides: a salad with what I believe was a horseradish / mayo based dressing and some fries. These were some of the best fries I've had. Ultra crispy. Probably the most perfectly crispy fries. Up until this point, I was ready to declare Francie my first six star review. Unfortunately, I felt the ribeye missed the mark. I believe it was cooked sous vide and the texture was off to me. It was cooked to medium rare but it reminded me of a prime rib rather than a ribeye. I'm not sure what the right word is, but it was missing a sort of string or pulley-ness. I guess the best analogy I can make is comparing it to a baked ham very pulled pork. I'm extremely appreciative to have had the opportunity to have this steak and hate to sound ungrateful, but it needs to be cooked absolutely perfectly at a price of $195. All in all, this is one of the best dining experiences that I've had. I'd highly recommend Francie. On a side note, the restroom is fantastic too. I'd say it's the best restroom in New York at the moment. It's second best only to the restroom at Fresh Kills before they switched away from cotton hand towels. It's super spacious, wheel chair accessible, and has a changing board. They've got a wonderful soap plus lotion. They also had a nice little accommodations box to make the experience a little more convenient in case you ran into an issue. read more

We booked Francie on a whim as it was one of the nicer restaurants left that could accommodate a relatively large party. Between the 6 of us, we were able to try 4 apps, individual pastas and split the duck, which felt like just enough food. We sat in the Vault, which was super cozy. For food we got- - Roman Army Sourdough (3/5): crispy, soft- but I wish it was a little warmer. Tasted cold on arrival. Also didn't love the sunflower butter or the lardo it came with - Souffle Cake with Caviar (4/5) ($23) the seaweed butter that came with this was incredible! The souffle cake was nice and fluffy and soft but wish it was warmer. Altogether a pretty good bite - English Pea Bombolini (3.5/5) ($23): the inside with the peas was delicious but the bombolini was overly doughy and again- lukewarm :( - Asparagus (3.5/5) ($34): very fresh and really thick asparaguses. The parmesan crisps went well with the asparagus but did not think this was worth $34 - Lobster Ravioli (3/5) ($38): surprisingly my least favorite of the night. It was well stuffed but only came in 3. I didn't love the flavor of the sauce and thought it was one of the more mediocre lobster raviolis I've had - Seafood Conchliagte (4.5/5) ($28): so creamy and the texture of the pasta was so fun! I really loved this dish even though it tasted like a more grown up mac and cheese - Duck Pappardelle (4.5/5) ($32): this was mindblowingly good. I generally don't love ragus but this one was savory on a bed of the best al dente pappardelle. Would get again! - Full Dry Aged Duck (4.5/5) ($135): this was really well priced for the amount of duck you get. It's for two but we shared it among 6 and it was MORE than enough. We ended up with leftovers. The soppressatta jam and chard was incredible and the parsnip dip was so smooth and creamy- get this to share! Come in groups of 3s- for whatever reason, almost every app came in 3 except the Roman Army Sourdough- and most things were too small to split. Service was impeccable although the meal was long. From start to finish- the meal was about 2 hrs and 30 mins without dessert. For $100/person- definitely not a bad deal! read more

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Food is amazing, wine list is great, atmosphere 100 desserts rock. Thank you angel for guiding us through our dinner.

Love love this place!! The vibe was super chic and modern European with the open kitchen concept. Got the sour francie, jungle bird and el presidente for drinks, they were all delicious. Our favorite appetizer was undoubtedly the truffle sweet corn balls lol they were so soft and the truffle melted in our mouths. Sourdough and soufflé cakes were also good apps. Got the lobster ravioli - really fresh lobster in them but portion was kinda small. And the DUCK!! mmm juicy and make sure to get the fries to go with them! read more

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Pound for pound the best restaurant in Brooklyn. The attention to detail is unparalleled. Food is superb. Wine list is great. Love the space and the location. Great place for locals and tourists alike. I definitely see another visit to Francie in my near future. read more

One of the top 3 meals of my life. The market salad was the best salad I've ever had by far. The oysters were wonderful. But the Duck was the star of the show. The ambience and staff were bright and energetic. Highly recommend Francie. read more

Francie - Roast crown of duck. - Italian Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

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Came with my boyfriend to celebrate his promotion, I'd say the duck didn't tasted as amazing as it looked and not worth the high price point for me. It was cooked well (medium rare) but there wasn't much flavor, although they did provide flake salt when I asked which helped a lot. Loved the mashed potato side, but the veggie one was just ok. If you're looking for a place with great ambiance and presentation and you prefer lighter flavors I'd still recommend this place, just didn't suit my personal taste read more

Francie - Italian Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

A little late for this review. It was for my partner's birthday and he really enjoyed it. Food was super delicious and we walked out full lol. Most Michelin restaurants nowadays serve pretty small portions, glad wasn't the case. The star of the dinner was definitely the duck. Skin was so crisp, yet the meat was still pink and juicy. The salami jam came with the duck allowed us to play with the flavors of each bite, whether to eat it with its sauce or adding the jam on top. I also love their soufflé cakes. It was so fluffy and light. The seaweed butter complimented the sweetness of the cakes so well. I think my parents will be impressed with it if I bring them next time haha. Service was on point. Wish tables ware a bit farther apart from each other. read more

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If I could give it 10 stars I would. Francie is truly a Michelin star restaurant from service down to the food. I enjoyed my dining experience here and would definitely plan to come back. Definitely would advice getting reservations ahead of time on Resy. Roman Sourdough: freshly baked and served warm. It is airy on the inside and perfectly crisp on the outside that we ordered a second helping of it. The sunflower spread is like a pate spread and the whipped Lardo was lightly salted to balance the sourdough taste. Soufflé: it was like a bigger version of blini's to pair with their seaweed butter and caviar. I couldn't really taste the caviar but the butter and soufflé definitely stole the show for me. Every bite was airy and fluffy, sweet taste of the soufflé with the saltiness of the butter and caviar was delightful that I can't even begin to truly describe it. Tortelli: it's like bursts of flavours in your mouth. Each individual tortelli was filled with sweet potato, porcini, seaweed like little dumplings. I was skeptical at first about having a non meat pasta dish but was pleasantly surprised on how this dish was done. It definitely did not feel like I was having a pasta dish. Dry Aged Duck: cooked to perfection and paired with a demi glass that is combined with duck au jus, lamb bones, duck bones and all the good stuff. My partner who is usually not a fan of duck truly enjoyed this dish. Every dish that we tasted was delicious. We left the restaurant very happy. Definitely money well spent. read more

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ATROCIOUS SERVICE, BUT AMAZING FOOD. Bravo to the chef and kitchen staff! I normally don't care about the service unless I'm at a fine dining place, but the service was truly so awful. SERVICE: as someone else noted, the hostess was very friendly. But after that no one paid us any attention the entire night. Not once did our server ask us about our meal. We had to flag someone down to refill our empty water glasses. All in all the dinner was 3 hours, primarily because we couldn't get anyone's attention. When I asked for our check, it took 15 minutes and I even saw the person I asked just hanging behind the bar drinking a glass of wine after I asked... And the last reason for the atrocious service is that not only was the waiter inattentive and unfriendly, but he was condescending. I ordered an appetizer called the "Parsnip Bomboloni". However, I referred to it as the "Parsnip". WAITER: "Did you refer to it as parsnip because you can't pronounce the entire name?" (With a complete straight face). ME: "Um. Yes I did." WAITER: "Yeah I figured so. I've noticed a lot of people referring to it as parsnip and I figured it's because people can't pronounce it." ME: *awkward laugh. FOOD: the food is amazing. And thus my 4 stars. Everything was delicious. The below was for 2 people. We ate everything (sadly I only have 3 photos because I ate the food too quickly). -Soufflé Cakes -Parsnip Bomboloni -Market Salad (this doesn't sound special, but it was super interesting and not a typical salad. Highly recommend!) -Barigoule -Rigatoni -Lobster Ravioli - Black Forest dessert I live in the neighborhood and will go back. But really hope management takes the time to read this review about the service! read more

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Honestly, never know what to expect when I see "New American" food. This felt like an Italian French mix, and it was a fairly good experience. We ordered the Lobster Ravioli, Duck Bolognese Pappardelle, and the dry aged crown of duck. The ravioli was good but a bit small--only 3 pieces; I don't think that I would order it again. The pappardelle was really good, and I couldn't get enough. The duck... delicious!! It was really big too, they said it was good for two, but I think it could easily be too much for two. It was served with a small plate of greens and this sweet jam that went well with everything. I would recommend to anyone looking for good dry-aged duck in Williamsburg. read more

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Definitely closer to 4.5 than 4, but let me break it down. Came here for dinner - had a reservation for 5:45 and we were immediately sat down. The hostess was very sweet. Didn't love sitting in the middle of the dining room as it felt a bit dark and awkward with all the people walking by, but it is what it is. The food: - sourdough bread (3.5/5) - okay I'm most conflicted with this one. I absolutely loooooved the bread, they should sell this. I walked away thinking they should just serve this with simple sea salt butter, and not the sunflower or lardo as we didn't find it highlighted the bread and it felt a bit showy. Just butter please :D - clams and oysters (4.5/5) - got 3 of each; presentation was beautiful and it tasted great. - crudités (4/5) - fresh, great sauce, small-ish portion. - soufflé and caviar (4.5/5) probably a highlight, really beautifully executed, just wanted more soufflé -asparagus (5/5) - this was the best, honestly the textures and execution was perfect. Don't miss this - lobster ravioli (4.5/5) - tastes expensive but delicious. 3 pieces. - agnolotti (5/5) - beautifully cooked, loved the pollen in this dish. - seafood bucatini (special) (4.5/5) - well cooked, great textures, overall very solid Side comment - a lot of items came in "threes" which was a bit awkward between 2 people. Overall, it was really high quality, and I do rate it relative to all the other fine dining around. They recently got a Michelin star so a congrats is in order. read more

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Excellent service! Celebrated an anniversary. The waiter was extremely tentative and so was the entire staff. My water was quickly refilled. The courses arrived on time since I was extremely hungry. The sides that came with the duck entrees were very tasty. I wished those portions were bigger. They had a cheese cart! It was very cute to see all the cheeses on there. I got lost when they explained what cheese it was and where it was from. I love cheese so much, I would order all of them to sample but it was at the end of my meal so I wasn't too hungry. I decided to go with 3 types of cheeses. They were light in taste and not pungent like blue cheese. I can't believe they give you like a coat check ticket to pick up the leftover food that was packed to go. That was a first for me. Overall, it was a great dining experience and will visit again. read more

Definitely one of the best new restaurants and my favorite find so far of 2021! Just from browsing the menus and photos ahead of time, I told my husband "they're definitely getting a Michelin star" - and turns out they already did. Getting a reservation wasn't too hard. They didn't have availability when I checked one week out, but I set an alert on Resy and found some openings a few days later. I chose Francie because my mom was in town visiting, and wanted to take her some place nice. The atmosphere of the restaurant is very cool and upscale without being stuffy. Most patrons were dressed in smart casual (although I didn't feel underdressed in a nice t-shirt). The service is very friendly, and you're greeted by multiple people among arrival. For our group of 3 (that is, 2 voracious eaters and 1 lighter appetite), we ordered 3 from the snacks portion of the menu (souffle cakes, sourdough bread, parsnip bomboloni), 1 starter (asparagus), 1 pasta (tortelli), and the dry-aged crown of duck which is the signature dish. It was the perfect quantity, although didn't leave any room for dessert. Everything was delicious - and I'm not just saying that! However, the standouts were: - SOUFFLÉ CAKES. They were like mini versions of pillowy sweet Japanese pancakes accompanied by the perfect savory and umami seaweed butter and caviar. - ASPARAGUS. Wow, do not sleep on this! I saw other reviews highly recommended this dish and they were 100% on the nail. The crunchy quinoa provided the perfect texture contrast and added a nutty flavor to the roasted asparagus and creamy hollandaise. - CROWN OF DUCK. Extremely tender and perfecty crisp skin. If you like peking duck, you will love this dish. The sides of parsnip purée and swiss chard were also good, but the soppressata "jam" wasn't really necessary because the duck already had enough sauce underneath (and flavor in itself). Overall, everything is priced very fairly, which makes this one of the best "worth it" Michelin-starred menus I've tried in recent memory. After tip/tax (without drinks, with the Yelp 15% off first time check-in deal), it comes out to under $70pp which is cheaper than most tasting menus before tip/tax! Walk it off at the nearby Domino Park and you got yourself the perfect summer weekend evening. read more

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great restaurant - the vibes was very chill and the atmosphere is definitely fun. the food was delicious and it was a nice great time with friends. their Dry-Aged Crown of Duck was the star of the show absolutely loved it! it was so amazing i kept thinking about it on the way home. a must order if anybody goes there! read more

Over all, it was okay. Duck was good, I wish I went there with 3-4 people so that we could order more sides besides the crown roast of duck for two. The only part made my experience really bad and unpleasant was our server. I just wanted to know how big "Duck for 2" is to decide how many sides we order. But, the way the server responded to my question was unprofessional and I felt he was condescending me. read more

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Overall a good experience albeit a little pricy! Standouts were the soufflé and duck. I wasn't sure what to expect with the soufflé but the seaweed butter and caviar combo was fun. The duck was spectacular - beautifully done and served with a great selection of sides! Their execution is spot on. The congliche pasta was good but nothing too special, the oysters were fresh but similarly nothing to rave about. The dessert earl gray panna cotta was tasty but not particularly earl gray-ish in flavor profile Overall would dine again if celebrating something! read more

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A beautiful ambiance with a laid back yet fancy atmosphere. Francine offered an expansive menu, with some truly spectacular options. We started our meal with Roman Army Sourdough and the Sweet Corn Bomboloni. Both options are a must try. The Sourdough was glistening when it arrived, it had a beautifully crunchy exterior with a soft interior. It was served with a sunflower spread and a whipped Lardo molded into the shape of a pig head. It was a really fun way to kick off the meal. The bomboloni was packed with flavor, covered in Black truffles and it was a delicious bite with a Creamy center. The salad portion was star of the show. We ordered the tomato salad with mozzarella and prosciutto. The sweetness of the tomatoes was a perfect combo with the salty prosciutto. Don't expect a full slice of ham, the waitress informed us the prosciutto is frozen with liquid nitrogen and grated on top do the salad. Each bite left you wanting more. The cappellacci pasta was a fantastic choice. It was very satisfying, it was soft and creamy but felt very light. It was a folded pasta with summer squash and burrata. The sauce was buttery, topped with summer squash and pine nuts. The pine nuts offered a great textural component to the dish. We also ordered the rigatoni but this dish fell flat In my opinion. It tasted a little bitter, the only dish that fell flat. For the main course we ordered the picturesque Duck for 2. The dish was perfectly cooked, and sliced. The skin was crispy, with clear separation of the savory fat layer and medium rare duck. The side whipped parsnip side dish was delightful. It is fresh with a beautiful flash of sweetness in the back end. The sopressatta jam was a nice pairing, for both the duck and greens. We added the olive oil frites, which are twice fried perfectly crispy with a soft middle. For desert we got the cheese cake, and despite the small portion, was very satisfying. It had a hint of fennel, and topped with fruit. Francis offered a fun atmosphere, friendly staff, and great options. It is definitely worthy of a 5 star fairing. read more

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Francie is on my must go to list after I read so many good reviews about it. I bookmarked this place before they were awarded Michelin one star and I finally had a chance to visit this month. Environment Wise [4/5] - classy and romantic. It was a full house on the night of my visit and the noise level was quite high. Service Wise [3/5] - My host greeted us warmly and seat us early, however, the service went downhills after that. My server didn't engage in much conversations with us unlike other Michelin star restaurants that I have been to. I saw quite a lot of wait staff standing and walking around emotionless. I didn't see much smiles from them. I saw their faces because approximately 80% of them not wearing a mask. I know restrictions have been lifted so it is just a FYI for those of you that are super cautious. Food Wise [3.5/5] - Other Yelpers mentioned Asparagus is a must but sadly that is off the menu at the moment. We had the following: *Roman Army Sourdough [$9] - 3/5. It came with two spreads, whipped lardo and sunflower seed butter. I know sourdough is supposed to be hard but this one was super hard to a point that you should avoid it if you have a dental implant. * Parsnip Bomboloni [$13] - 4/5. I enjoyed it. The flavor of black truffle was very noticeable. * Dry-Aged Crown of Duck [$98] - 4/5. It came with swiss chard, parsnip puree and soppressata jam. Very good duck with crispy skin. Parnsip puree was something to die for. It was an OK experience to me. Food was great but no wow factors. I had high expectation and better duck/services elsewhere! read more

Francie - Dry-Aged Crown of Duck - Italian Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

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This was my 17 year old nephews first time eating at a Michelin star restaurant and it did not disappoint. We got not one but two dry age duck, the cappelacci, and the sweet corn bomboloni. Everything came out amazing and the flavors were simply elevated that made you appreciate the effort that was being put into the dishes. It is an expensive spot so I'll have to wait until another special occasion to come back but the duck is a must try at least once in your lifetime! read more

Francie - Duck! - Italian Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

Down the street from famed @peterlugersteakhouse , you'll find this one Michelin-starred brasserie holed up in a limestone-clad former bank office. @franciebrooklyn is still thriving in its second year, serving up an approachable menu of snacks, shellfish, starters, pastas, main courses, and desserts inspired by European flavors. A nod to the protagonist in Betty Smith's American classic, "A Tree in Brooklyn," the name of the restaurant plays out a similarly gritty tale of trying to persevere in the heart of Williamsburg. Now for the food rundown -- there's really no debate on this; you come here, and you get the Dry-Aged Crown of Duck. You can thank me later. Dry-aged for an entire month, the crown of duck has the best crispy skin and is the trifecta of perfectly sweet, savory, and juicy. It's served with sides of silky mashed parsnips, umami soppressata jam, and wilted swiss chard, and def is top 5 in the city. Other notable mentions are the sourdough bread that's freshly baked with a nutty sunflower spread (kind of similar to a hummus) and a buttery whipped lardo, the pappardelle that has a sneakily rich duck bolognese with incredible depth of flavor (it's to die for), and the sticky toffee pudding that's a superb crescendo to close out your meal with a tangy orange marmalade and lush nutmeg ice cream. For a restaurant with one Michelin star, it's convivial, unpretentious atmosphere makes for a very chill and relaxed dining experience with haute comfort-style cooking that will leave you feeling like you dined like a true duchess. -------- (menu simplified for space) Malvazija Roman Army Sourdough Market Salad Duck Currywurst Pappardelle Dry-Aged Crown of Duck Warm Sticky Toffee Pudding -------- IG: @dinelikeaduchess read more

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Dude, the service is horrendous. The guy that served us took our order, and escaped into the abyss. He wasn't even in our near vicinity. Everyone else checked in on us, including the sommelier and what seems to be the owner, but our server...just left the building. That being said, the food is just A-ok. Considering it's a Michelin star restaurant, I was somewhat disappointed in the food. We got the dry aged duck, which wasn't bad (it's good!), it's just not great. We got a sausage rigatoni as well which was actually quite underwhelming. Butternut squash bomboloni was the most delicious out of everything, but you only get a small 3 orders for an exorbitant price. All in all, I expected more especially out of the service, and the price just doesn't equate to what you get out of this place. I wouldn't be back for that reason. Onward to other meals! read more

What an absolute delight Francie, in Williamsburg, is! I must say, this place offers a mix of flavors, and experiences, that will stick in my memory for a long time. From the moment we sat down, I knew we were in for something special. The brioche bread was heavenly, and let's talk about that pig-shaped whipped lardo butter! Such a unique, and delicious, touch. Everything on the menu was incredibly priced, giving us high quality without breaking the bank. I found the ambiance to be intimate, and the service was top-notch. Can't wait to, make this a regular, spot! read more

The dry aged duck and souflee cakes...omg. Can't wait for my next visit! Ambience, wait staff made this place a home away from home environment. read more

SO SLEPT ON Came here after making same day reservations for 2 on a Wednesday mid day for 7:15pm dinner and had no issue doing that on short notice I live near by I smoke cigars from Davidoff I frequent Peter Lugers and miss favela ... but for some reason I never even looked at this place once .. So upon pulling I realize it's an old bank which is cool we walk in and are instantly greeted by like 4 employees which isn't always necessary but I LOVE a warm welcome it starts everything off nice LOL We are seated and giving menus rather which, drinks come pretty quick .. (great cocktail list . Small beer selection but good , great wine list ) She had a Pisco sour, I had an IPA Both delicious We started with the Roman bread w/ sunflower spread and Laredo.. and the and bombolini truffle parsnip situation ... both amazing Escabeche .. beautifully served in a ice cold bowl Do not skip the asparagus We shared a green garlic sausage and fennel pollen pasta that the chef took the Liberty of splitting for us (SO APPRECIATED) and did the aged duck for two .. you could prolly share this with like 3-4 people if you get enough snacks/starters and share plates like we usually do when we roll in a party of 4 but this was great for the 2 of us with a little left over By Desert we were stuffed so we shared the chocolate thing with the fro yo and it was amazing Very good cappuccino Service was phenomenal Never ate a new dish with the same setting twice We prolly sat there for 2 and a half hours which felt like NOTHING because of how perfectly paced each dish/ course was and how much of a good time we were having I need to come back just to try everything I missed out on .. 10/10 recommend read more

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After our recent birthday dinner at a restaurant, We left a private, short feedback on Resy for the restaurant regarding the desserts after a birthday dinner. However, we received a long, defensive, and accusatory email from the owner. Even after explaining our experience in more detail, it seems that the owner simply does not accept our criticism. Essentially, the message is clear: customers cannot have any negative opinions about their food. If you don't like the food, the owner suggests that you should not bother leaving any feedback. It appears that the owner does not care about negative feedback and will not accept it. On the other hand, they may even try to shift the blame onto the customer. The duck and the potato ball were pretty good. On other hand, The dessert (BABA AU RHUM) was pretty bad and my friends refuse to have second bite. Also, the lobster ravioli was somewhat dry on the inside and did not taste particularly fresh. I would say overall, it doesn't really worth it for the price. There were plenty of French restaurants in town that were delicious and welcoming. read more

Francie - Owner's email - Italian Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

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I enjoyed the best birthday dinner at Francie back in January. It was a frigid night but we immediately walked into a warm, inviting space with chic decor. In 2 seconds I already loved the place and the food made it even better. Its about a month out since our visit and Im still thinking about their oysters. Light, delicate, just the perfect amount oyster if that makes any sense. The sourdough came with whipped lard that was way too cute to eat but when we did - it was delicious. All of us loved the bucatini, flavorful sauce and perfectly al dente noodles. We also shared the prime cote de boeuf for our last course. They bring it out in this beautiful bouquet of flowers for the table to admire before slicing it. Once sliced, I ended up devouring the ends that were perfectly cooked but my husband said the center pieces were more on the rarer side than he liked. The other night we were out with our friends and we started reminiscing about the phenomenal dessert that became the icing on my birthday cake. We shared the chocolate gateau and a sun choke ice cream both singing our bellies into a happy dance. Loved Francie so much and will be back soon! read more

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Francie is a restaurant that executes normal things very well. While I enjoyed most of the food that my party and I ate, there was something missing that keeps me at a 4/5. On service: it was very strange. From initial awkward interactions with the man at the front checking vax cards and IDs, a condescending hostess, and uninviting interactions with the waitstaff (I still have no idea who our waitress was since new people kept coming to the table), it's not what I would expect at a Michelin starred restaurant. As for the food, there were many hits strewn across the courses: SOUFFLÉ CAKES* HONEYNUT SQUASH BOMBOLONI TORTELLI* PAPPARDELLE DRY-AGED CROWN OF DUCK* NEW YORK CHEESECAKE CHOCOLATE GÂTEAU ARTISANAL CHEESE TRIO PLATE* The duck...since this is what you're probably here for. Everyone in my party enjoyed the duck but we were split on if it was very good, great, or amazing. On my first bite, I didn't get it. But as I spent time trying to figure it out, I was pleasantly surprised by the light crispness of the skin, the fat underneath, and the moist, tender meat underneath. The combination of those made for an excellent duck. Maybe duck isn't my favorite meat but I kept going back for more. Actions speak louder than words ;). Shout out to the parsnip purée that accompanied. One duck is best shared with 3. The soufflé cakes were soft, bouncy, and fun - like a delicious pancake with caviar. And the tortelli with luscious sweet potato filling, topped with mushroom and seaweed were out of this world. I was particularly impressed with the desserts - the airy whipped cheesecake; the sweet, salty, and crisp chocolate gateau; and above all, the cheese plate with selections wheeled out on a cart to the table (so fun and tasty!). There are no bargains at Francie. The cocktails are very expensive and the menu is priced high. That said, pricing is not egregious. Grab a small group of friends and enjoy a fancy, yet approachable meal over soufflé cakes, bomboloni, tortelli, duck, and cheese. read more

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The food was good. The furniture was nice. Service was curt and we never felt comfortable. A big turn off for me was in the beginning, when we told our server we needed more time to decide our order. She then stood real close to us and looked over our shoulders the entire time, holding her pen, paper and whatnot. We felt rushed and ended up never fully enjoying the dinner. read more

I assumed you had a vegetarian tomato sauce because you had a different pasta with that sauce. but my real complaint was when you couldn't just hold the sauce on the pasta I did want. your reply to my original complaint just makes you look even worse. And FYI there was a total of one, not 6 vegetarian option. My mother in law may have enjoyed the duck but she would never return due to your rude service read more