Loved the food here. Service was wonderful. Every dish was delicious. Food: Corn bombolonis - delicious Cakes with caviar and truffle butter - delicious Foie gras cannele - delicious Lobster ravioli - delicious Bucatini - delicious Pappardelle with lamb - delicious Creme brûlée - very good read more

Francie - Italian Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

Called and made a reservation for 4 people and had an awesome meal here. We ordered: + Soufflé cakes + Oysters + Conchiglie + Dry aged crown of Rohan duck + Creme brûlée + Apple tatin The apple tatin was the absolute best thing I ate, though the duck and pasta were also amazing. Creme brûlée was another standout. The duck is more of an order-once-for-the-gram dish - excellent, but definitely super pricey. Soufflé cakes were good, but I was really just here for the caviar on the side. Oysters were tasty, too. Need to return to try more pastas! read more

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After reading all the 5 star reviews for Francie, I can't help but feel disappointed after my own personal experience. We came on a Monday night to celebrate my boyfriend's birthday. Ambience was okay -- cozy and dimly lit, nothing too special. I ordered the Francie Sour cocktail, which was .. almost bad. It was super watered down. When this was brought up to our server, she apologetically offered me different drink free of charge. I really did enjoy the souffle cakes with seaweed butter, meyer lemon and caviar. The texture was very soft and fluffy. The conchiglie pasta was amazing. The clams, bacon, white sesame pangrattato worked perfectly well together. The biggest disappointment of the night was their famous duck. Presentation was aesthetically pleasing enough. The chef presented the duck to us on a bed of flowers. I thought he would cut it table side, but he took it back to the kitchen to cut then brought it back out on a plate. He then proceeded to explain the dish then abruptly stopped and had the server take over. Service was a little weird, almost uncomfortable. It was like a surface level nice. For a Michelin-starred establishment, I expected more. The duck itself was a bit boring, not crispy enough. I liked the parsnip pairing. I think this dish would be great for people who don't regularly eat duck. Overall, it was just okay. Get the souffle cakes and conchiglie pasta if you go. read more

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The food is good. Even the more pedestrian ingredients are used with care. The presentation is considered, just like the preparation. The portions are reasonable. Do get an early reservation if you want a quieter time. They try to space out the seating, but if you arrive at a later time during Restaurant Week, say, be ready to share personal space and go without too much introduction of each course. In other aspects, the service is attentive and what you'd expect from a high-end restaurant. read more

Francie is a Michelin one star restaurant in Williamsburg. The star of the show is obviously the duck and the reason I came. The service and experience were really nice. They take in and check your coat and bags if you want and then the rest of the service was really nice. The ambiance is very simple. Not too loud but not quiet either. Easy conversation volume. No free bread but the sourdough is quite nice. Agnolotti is like a gnocchi so keep that in mind if you go that route. The duck and the sauce and other things accompanying it are really good. The combination is all quite lovely. Each element is good on its own but they complement each other well. Note that the duck is made medium rare which works out well actually. I usually prefer things medium but the temp it was cooked at was ideal. The edges are crispier and were my favorite part of the duck for sure. read more

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4.5 stars, but close to 5. Despite sitting at the bar, vibes were really good. Bartender/server was chatty, but just the right amount. Unfortunately at the bar, you can't order the duck (although you can order the duck sausage, which was *chefs kiss*). The small bites were the biggest surprise. First impressions matter a lot, and these were so good that they made the rest of the meal that much better. Souffle cakes were sooo delicious. The Bombolini was also a highlight. Although pretty solid, the pastas were not as amazing as some other places I've had. The highlight was the seasonal corn pasta. The lemon sorbet was like art -- two very different textures that mixed well in flavor. read more

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Came here 2/16/2024. I thought Francie was great, well-deserving of its one star. Somethings I didn't like in the food but it's personal preference. Food: Razor clams were incredibly funky and honestly a bit repugnant. I would avoid. It left a heavy seafood funk all over your palate. Ravioli was elegant and delicious. Pappardelle was a particular standout with heavy-hitting umami that is incredibly hard to achieve in a meat sauce. Conchiglie was too salty. The duck was expensive for what it was but presentation was incredible. Service: Service was well coordinated and synchronized. Waiters were knowledgeable about the menu and drinks. Ambiance: Can't be beat. Ideal Brooklyn vibes and bustle. TLDR: Papparadelle and duck are pretty good. Try more apps and don't go family style. Portions are small. read more

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Came here to celebrate my partner's birthday. We arrived early but ended up having to wait even past our reservation time. Not something I would expect from a restaurant of this caliber. The food was good, (I loved the shrimp and that the fries were super crispy) but the service was not. It felt like we were an afterthought. The only exception is the sommelier, who was awesome. When I made the reservation I was sure to point out we were there for a birthday but there was almost no acknowledgment of it while we were there (even though I saw tables near us getting dessert treats with candles, presumably in celebration of birthdays). It's a small thing, but I feel shows the lack of attention to detail here. Comparing the price to the service we got, I don't think I'll be back. read more

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Five stars. Absolute perfection Ambience: dark , sexy, wood panel with open view of kitchen at the back. Perfect for date night, celebrations, girls/ guys night. Reservations are a must. Service: impeccable from front of the house to servers. The maitre d'iva (love it) made you feel welcomed from the start. Everyone was attentive, knowledgeable and the water glasses were never empty. Food: - i loved the bomboloni- high end savory donut bombs. It is a must get - my family loved the foie gras canale -oysters were good but overshadowed by above. - entrees the duck is worth the hype. I'm not a big fan of duck, but this duck was amazing with the accompanied side dishes perfectly complemented the duck. If they bring out the duck (genius for social media posts) and then cut it for you and serve it a few minutes later. we loved it and for two people we had plenty for leftovers. - apple tatin was very good - drinks were excellent (sidecar was great). Overall, we had a lovely time and can't wait to go back read more

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SO DELICIOUS! I've heard a lot about Francie, and finally tried while I was in NYC. The soufflé cakes paired with the seaweed butter and caviar were delicious. The duck was on the saltier side for me, but still great. The best dish was the clam pasta -- would come back just for that! Our sever was fantastic and checked on us periodically throughout the meal. The restaurant has cramped seating, but it's very lively and makes for a great place to chat. Would recommend! read more

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Who isn't enticed by the possibility of eating a 30 day aged duck? I can guarantee that there were no vegetarians at our party of six on a Thursday evening in this relaxed, dimly lit and maturely adorned brasserie. We shared the soufflé with clashing tastes and texture. We all didn't think the saltiness of the seaweed butter and caviar should be paired with the fluffiness and sweetness of the cakes. The wagyu carpaccio was good but was overpowered by the fragrant taste of the maitake base. The best app went to the honeynut bomboloni as it was almost everyone's favorite. We split the dry aged duck which did look perfectly prepared, which was simply seasoned letting the protein shine on its own merits. The sides of spinach and potatoes were appreciated. But I found the mashed potatoes to be on the wetter side. We also shared the lobster ravioli which wasn't everyone's favorite. Some thought the texture was reminiscent of firm Chinese fish balls. Despite all that we've had, we proceeded to order our individual entrees. One of us got the fish, which was very citrus forward. The rest went for the carbs. The pasta dishes were in this particular order. I have to admit none of the pastas were as amazing as the ones at Ci Siamo but they were good in their own ways. 1) conchigle 2) papardelle 3) rigatoni 4) bucatini. We all left feeling very satiated, but more importantly very well taken care of. The service was phenomenal and very seamless with perfect timing in btw ordering, getting the food and clearing the table. read more

Francie - Italian Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

We arrived for one of the first dinner seatings before our show back in the city so was sat in a booth seat. We didn't notice the noise level, though by the time we left, the restaurant was full. Some of the appetizers didn't really hit the mark for me - well executed but just not tastes that I care for. The cannele with foie or the soufflé bread were only okay. We also ordered the conchiglie - very rich. Standout was the pressed duck which is why we trekked to Brooklyn for. It was delicious - perfect for 3 ppl. I'd come back if craving the duck but not for the other dishes. Service was solid. read more

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Fantastic food, wine, and service. Place had great vibes too. Fantastic by the glass wine list. read more

Francie - Foie Gras Canele - Italian Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

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Food 5/10 Quite unfortunate that the food was just ok, because the vibes were beautiful and the service was great too. We ordered the beef tartare, cheese souflfe, lobster ravioli, clam pasta, and the duck. I would say the beef tartare and clam pasta are worth a shot, but the duck, which was supposed to be the star of the show, fell disappointingly short. The presentation was all there, but it came out kind of flavorless and dry. The lobster ravioli was also quite mid. Unfortunately, that made this spot three stars. Atmosphere 9/10 Beautifully designed interior, clean and modern. Sleek vibes. Love the lighting too. Service 9/10 Super enjoyable time learning about the dishes and they really make it an experience. read more

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

The duck was a must. Very good. Extensive wine list. Must make reservations; the restaurant was full by 7pm. The desserts were not so good in my opinion. The duckie dessert is perfect for Instagram but didn't taste good. read more

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Francie seemed a bit overpriced to me for what it was. I totally understand it's fine dining but the portions were tiny. With all the fantastic food options in Williamsburg, it's hard to justify it. We are happy they could seat us pretty easily on a Saturday. We came for date night and ordered the Soufflé Cake, Sweet Corn Bombolini, Market Salad, Bluefin Tuna and Pappardelle for two to share and we left pretty hungry. I don't think I would swing by. read more

Francie - Soufflé Cakes, Market Salad, Sweet Corn Bimboloni - Italian Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

We randomly came here on a Friday night as a last minute reservation and we were pleasantly surprised. We did not realize that it was a fine dining restaurant when we decided to go. The service is off the charts here and they are very attentive. The food was delicate and light but coursed out so you were definitely full by the end. The soufflé cakes were so airy and the butter that came with it was super flavorful. The sweet corn bomboloni was one of my favorite things. The bluefin tuna starter was outrageously fresh and such a cute presentation. For mains, we shared the tortelli, halibut and the lamb all of which were beautiful dishes. The halibut actually came with the fillet as well as their take on a fish stick, which was a cute touch and delicious. Overall, the atmosphere was cozy and inviting. Will definitely be back! read more

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Awesome spot! I was coming back from JFK and don't get to Brooklyn that often so asked my girlfriend to meet me here for a 9pm dinner. Everything was amazing, I feel like the waiter goated us in to ordering way too much food, but it was all good. Great space and good food. The duck and duck desert were my favorites read more

Francie - Italian Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

Came here last night for a belated birthday dinner - so good! The vibe is classy yet down to earth. A lot of energy and is the type of place that makes you proud to be a New Yorker. Having dinner at 9/10pm and the place is still full! Some Michelin star places are the type you go once and probably never again because they are "too special" but this one is one you can easily return to time and time again. Food was delicious - the Roman sourdough is a MUST, best bread I've ever had in my life, and the lardo shaped like a pig was a cute touch (and also very yummy). My favorite dish was the steelhead trout - it was hard to share that with my husband as both of us easily could have eaten the entire thing ourselves. The crispy skin was sooo good. Loved the foie gras canelle also - this was really special. I've had a lot of foie gras (and my fave ever is still from Soogil), but this one was a unique and delightful new way of tasting a more pate version. The outside was perfectly crispy and this contrasted nicely with the creamy foie gras inside. We also enjoyed the rigatoni with pumpkin and sausage - full of flavor and made you want to have a much bigger bowl of it. Sadly the main course we chose (the pork) was the only disappointment. It was good but did not wow us like all the other dishes did. I was a little bummed that the "side" it came with was about the size of a quarter so there wasn't too much to balance the saltiness and meatiness of the pork. However the meal didn't end there thankfully, it was redeemed by a luscious warm toffee cake which was impossible to eat slowly. Also got a nice pot of americano to go with it, and that was a pleasant surprise of a big portion (for only $6!). Lovely and friendly service, absolutely will be back. read more

Francie - Foie gras canelle - Italian Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

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One of the first things that I noticed when I first walked in was how loud it was. Not only were the people talking loud but also there was music playing in the restaurant. And there is also a bar at the front, so when that was filled it was loud there too. The staff were professional and very pleasant. After every meal, someone would come around cleaning the table. For a group of 4, we ordered a little of everything. For our appetizer, we had gotten 2 orders of the sourdough bread (it was that good!). It was warm and soft and the spreads that came with it were great. Then we ordered the bluefin tuna. The tuna was super fresh and the flavors were fantastic. The entrees were the famous dry-aged duck breast, halibut, and the conchiglie and angolotti pastas. The duck was brought out whole and then brought to the back to be sliced up. The duck was so lean and juicy. I definitely recommend it. The pastas were great as well although it would have been nice to get more of it for $20-something. We got a big plate with a tiny scoop of pasta in the middle. The halibut was pretty good as well but it wasn't that special to me. The food is decent but I think there are better Michelin restaurants for the same price. read more

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Blazer dressed waiters and the Michelin star really had my expectations high. There was one large open dining room space & a smaller private event room which I would recommend to eat in. The larger space had dim lighting and was perfectly organized. It reminded me of a hotel restaurant. The server was nice, but didn't seem well informed . When I asked him questions about the wine or history of the space he wasn't sure of the answers. What I would say is the busboy (or busgirl) was really sweet, cleared our tables quickly & gave answers. Now the food was ok. Small pasta portions. The conchiglie pasta didn't have large solid pieces of clams & bacon which was a little disappointing even though the flavor was good. I wouldn't necessarily strive to go back especially since it's not cheap ($24 glass of wine). If you really want to try, go for restaurant week like I did. I didn't mind experimenting with the fried artichoke & caviar/butter dip appetizer but their dessert was ah-ma-zing - the highlight! read more

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The dining room was small yet cozy. Very noisy on a Saturday night. The type of volume that requires you to lean in to your date in order to have a conversation. The service was good. Not extraordinary, but not lacking either. The Roman army sourdough bread was quite enjoyable. Fresh and soft on the inside with a nice, firm, crust. The sunflower spread imparted a nice nuttiness. The lardo didn't appeal to me, but the fact that it was shaped into a pig face was cheeky fun. The sweet corn bomboloni was a unique treat akin to a savory donut. Very decadent and satisfying. We came, however, expressly for the dry-aged crown of duck, and it did not disappoint. The initial presentation was beautiful, but did leave me a bit surprised at how little duck breast was served once the duck was cut and prepared in the back. That notwithstanding, it was exactly what I wanted, crispy, flavorful skin with juicy tender meat. The sopressata jam was not overly sweet and perfectly complimented the richness of the duck. The whipped parsnips were divine and made me vow to myself that I would never again waste carbs on whipped potatoes when parsnips are an option. The crème brûlée was a great cap to the evening. I especially liked the pairing with fresh cut strawberries and strawberry sorbet. If you happen to be in Brooklyn, this restaurant is definitely worth checking out. read more

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What can I say? This is a Michelin starred restaurant and it's well deserved! The ambiance is so cozy and intimate. We were here with a group of 10, and snagged a room in the back all to ourselves. I loved being tucked away so that we could all get to know each other instead of possibly yelling inside a restaurant. The menu is a glorious delight. I'm sure others will have raved about the brioche and the duck. You should get both and pair it with any of the cocktails or wine they've got on the menu. If you need help, the staff is kind and knowledgeable. They'll even guide you if there are any dietary restrictions on your end. And lastly you can pick up some matches from here. That's my only contribution amidst all the great reviews. read more

Francie - Sourdough for the work crew - Italian Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

Food better than the service. The moment a plate is empty (while I'm still chewing), the server will remove the plate. When I pause with the plate half-full, the server will ask whether I'm finished. With such rushing, we finished dinner in 50 minutes, a record at a Michelin-starred restaurant. read more

Sourdough with sunflower spread and pig-shaped whipped lardo butter ($12) was good. Rigatoni w. celery sausage, broccoli di ciccio, lovage ($28) - wasn't about the celery flavor but still enjoyed this Bottoni w. sunchoke, hazelnut pesto, aged balsamic ($28) - enjoyed this. Small portion size though Dry aged crown duck w. swiss chard, parsnip, soppressata jam ($135) - brought out on a bed of flowers for pictures then takes back to cut. What do they do with the head? The sweet sauce on the duck was really good. Great with the sides Bohemian blue cheese was strong. Comes with crackers and other little snacks to eat with. Brother really enjoyed "The Avenue" ($22) bourbon, calvados, passionfruit, grenadine Anyone know what the flat spoon looking utensil that came with the duck/main section is for? read more

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Francie is an American French restaurant. Ambiance is on the noisy side so don't come here on an intimate occasion. Food is pretty neatly prepared and cooked perfectly. Nice view of the kitchen brigade. Looks like a proper NY kitchen. I liked the food overall, it's got decent wow factor and the service is pretty good. The interior needs updating and better sound isolation or deadening. Plating could be a little bit more colorful. A bit more French cuisine feel then this place would be greater. It's a 3.8 for me. read more

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A very mixed review. Some things went very well - others "ughh". Daughter selected for her birthday dinner after reading many positive reviews. First - it is one of the nosiest restaurants I have been to in ages. We could not hear each other at the table. I assume the place is typically "loud" (maybe still "cozy" via their website) but we lucked out in having 4 women at the next table being heard throughout the restaurant. Service was excellent after a longer-than-expected wait after getting water and before having wait staff ask for drink orders. We all had cocktails in the $20 - $23 range. Food overall was darn good (sourdough boule, foie gras canelé, cucumber, carpaccio, and agnolotti); also good was the "crown of duck" but no way worth $148. The spring lamb at $49 was also a bit much for what you got. The very down was the oysters - we got a dozen at $5 each (typical NYC price). We are quite knowledgeable about oysters and are blessed with getting some of the best from RI, MA, and ME on a regular basis. These were from Washington - small, extremely salty (!!) - well beyond a "sea flavor", and unlike any we have had around the globe. None of us got sick but we did not finish them - were they a bit off? Why go to the West Coast for your oysters when you have much better within a short distance?? Asked "do I want to consult with the sommelier?" "Nope." And within a minute I was getting unneeded attention. I had already decided on a local (NY) pinot ($100). Probably the highlight of the night was the "duck dessert" and the 3 cheeses. Damages with tip for 4 was $820. I am not "recommending" or "not recommending." Maybe you'll have a better experience. read more

Francie has been on my list for a while so was excited I finally got to try it tonight. My party of 5 didn't wait too long before our table was ready. The atmosphere was on the slightly fancier side, but that's not to say you can't get away with something casual here as well. Service was also good. Now onto the food: - soufflé cakes: this was my fave of the apps. Fluffiest soufflé bread with seaweed butter. If anyone knows where I can buy seaweed butter similar to theirs, let me know! - fava bean bomboloni: this one was not what I expected and tasted interesting .. it was by no means bad, just something I didn't expect. It was like a donut stuffed with savory fava bean custard. - steelhead trout: raw fish was fresh, and although I didn't eat much of this, some of my party members really enjoyed it. I thought it was a bit fishy for my liking. - market salad: tiniest salad ever. also very salty. I would skip. - carpaccio: I didn't really eat this but I think the group consensus was it was ok. conchiglie: get this pasta! Delicious, light and with the clams, such a perfect pairing. bucatini: very salty, not my favorite pasta dry aged duck: obviously a must get. the skin is perfectly crispy and the meat is perfectly cooked and not dry at all. I did it find it slightly on the saltier side but didn't mind it too much. It also comes with two sides that were pretty decent. fries: get the fries! probably the best fries of 2024 so far... I overall did enjoy my meal, but I did find the portions way too small (especially given the price). Some of the items were also over salted and the market salad was just a sham. read more

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You can't come to Francie without trying the Dry Aged Crown of Duck, but you also can't leave without trying the rest of their delicious offerings. And so, I reserved a table for four so we could all try the offerings without leaving the restaurant with a bowling ball for a stomach. When we arrived, we met with the friendly hostesses and were immediately seated in the middle of the dining room. The space is unpretentious and the warm accents from the wooden table and the brick wall make you feel like you're in someone's dining room. Cozy but not too casual. We started with the Roman Army Sourdough, the tuna carpaccio, the souffle cakes and the sweet potato bombolini. Both the sourdough and the souffle cakes are immaculate. The Sourdough is crispy on the outside, fluffy on the inside, slightly tangy, savoury, and complemented by the whipper lardo. And the way they wrap it? It's truly a gift from the gods. The souffle cakes are super fluffy, mildly sweet, and work well with the caviar and seaweed butter. The sweet potato bombolini was a nice sweet bite and the tuna carpaccio was good too but was difficult to share amongst four people. The conchiglie and rigatoni pastas came next and they were delicious, especially the conchiglie which was unique with a mix of clams, bacon and cheese. The long awaited duck came after. The waiter will come to the table to present the duck before they cut it and serve it. Then the duck will come out with sides of swiss chard, parsnip, and sopressata jam. Interesting enough, the taste of the duck with the accompaniment of the sopressata jam was reminiscent of Chinese duck and Chinese sausage. There were definitely distinct differences where I found the duck served to be much leaner than I was used to and the sauce used for the duck was definitely not soy based. Overall, the duck served with the sides is great and will definitely get you full. We ended with the pavlova and a banana rum dessert. The pavlova was slightly tart but also pretty sweet. The banana rum dessert was delicious and balanced and we drained every last drop of it. The service throughout the meal is attentive and consistent. Our glasses were always full and the pacing of the meal was perfect. Francie definitely deserves its Michelin star and is probably one of the less intimidating michelin star restaurants to go to. Definitely worth a try if you're in the area. read more

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Often a Michelin starred restaurant experience can place the customer at arm's length. The experience here is a total opposite with a welcoming atmosphere, excellent cocktails, and an amazing menu. The signature duck crown is a flavorful aged duck breast, but there is so much more on the menu that must be tried. Agnoloti with pork, Lobster ravioli and spring lamb each offer a glimpse into a savory dish. The cocktails are crafted with great balance. The team executes flawlessly while embracing the customer with friendly banter. A must! read more

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I came here to celebrate my boyfriends birthday. As my acknowledgment, this is a Michelin one star restaurant, an it cost more than $100 per person. So I expect the atmosphere will be perfect, however, it disappointed me the most. The distance between each tables are too short, which doesn't give enough privacy. I can clearly hear what other tables are chatting. So I only rate the atmosphere two stars. Back to the food, the ducks was ok, there's some raw part is pretty chewy. The soufflé was tooo salty. I I expect it to be a dessert at the very beginning, and then I realize it's salty in the first bite, which is still OK. However, when I almost finish, I really like it's so salty, I drank lots of water I will say overall is just OK level. I won't recommend this to my friends and I won't come again read more

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Beautiful as soon as you enter, we were welcomed by about 3 staff members. We had a reservation and were sat immediately. There was a coat check option. We were given a half circle booth which was cozy. Our waitress assisted us immediately and the food came out in good timing, over all a wonderful experience of course the food was great, would return for the service alone. Our table was wiped down after each course. The table was never over packed and our cocktail glasses were perfectly chilled and balanced. read more

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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

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Great service and really excellent food. We had the sourdough bread with sunflower spread, bucatini pasta and duck breast. One of the best meals of 2025 so far. Highly recommended read more

Francie is a brasserie located in the Williamsburg 'hood. We came here with some friends for an early dinner, making advance reservations. We started off with some shareable bites: +Roman Army Sourdough - with sunflower spread and whipped lardo; this was decent bread +Honeynut Bomboloni - with burgundy truffle and pancetta pepato +Souffle Cakes - with seaweed butter, green meyer lemon, and caviar; we noticed how fluffy these were +Spanish Duck Chorizo - with patatas bravas and duck ham sofrito; I was excited for the patatas bravas, but this was a preferred bite for the rest For our main dishes, we tried: +the Bucatini - with rosemary and amatriciana +Conchiglie - with clams, bacon, white sesame, and pangrattato +the Rigatoni - with chanterelles, spigarello, pumpkin, and sausages +and, the Ravioli - with lobster, saffron, and tarragon Unfortunately, all the pasta dishes were left to be desired, as we felt that we had better ones at other eateries. Service was friendly. +underwhelming pasta dishes +friendly service read more

Probably more of a 4.5 but I rounded up. Overall had a lovely dinner experience. Service was really attentive without being pushy. Cocktails are definitely very pricey but well made-- instead of trying to hide the alcohol taste, they highlight and complement it instead. Soufflé cakes were a nice mixture of sweet and savory, caviar added a burst of umami. Duck was one of the most beautifully presented dishes I've seen and indeed very well cooked. Skin perfectly crispy and meat juicy on the inside. I will say, the way the cut the duck makes it cool really quickly but that can't be helped. Not sure if it was better than the duck I've had at other high end restaurants but I really enjoyed it all the same. The mashed parsnips side dish was delicious, was less a fan of the accompanying greens. read more

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Overall: 3.5/5 We got the duck, conchiglie, soufflé cakes, lobster ravioli. The duck tasted like typical duck you can get so I'm not sure for $148 it was worth it. Soufflé cakes were good. Lobster ravioli was $38 for 3 pieces of ravioli which I think is absurd. Who can ever get full off that? My favorite would be the conchiglie pasta. Would go back just for that. Service was good and the ambiance was nice. read more

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

Been wanting to try Francie for a while, and while the appetizers blew me away, the duck (their most well known dish) left me disappointed. Came on a Saturday evening with a reservation and was seated promptly. The staff and service was amazing - everyone was so attentive and polite. We got a recommendation from the sommelier for a wine, and it ended up being a great pairing. For appetizers, we went with the bomboloni (AMAZING!! must get), the soufflé cakes (good texture but a bit salty for me), and foie gras canele (would skip). For the main, we went with the duck. While the presentation was there, the duck was cold and chewy (very difficult to cut with a knife). I was pretty surprised bc when the whole duck came out, it was hot and steaming, but they took it into the kitchen to cut and that took about 20 minutes. The sides were SO good, that the duck was a bit of a let down (especially for $148). Not a bad dining experience, but for the price, there are other Michelin stars that I'd visit over this one. read more

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Came here one evening for my birthday celebration. I was leaning towards a tequila based cocktail, but they were a bit standard and nothing special. The Avenue spoke to me, but I was apprehensive to get the bourbon, because I am not into brown liquor, but the waitress reassured me and said it would be good. And it was good, the passionfruit really helped my dislike of bourbon. Ever since I first went to Osteria Morini when they first opened in SoHo, I have been in love with lardo and so I had to try their Roman Army Sour Dough. Cute little piggy shaped lardo, it was good but still not as good as the pesto lardo. Soufflé Cakes - omg, so much carbs, but I had to order this dish because it has seaweed butter, green meyer lemon, caviar - I left the dish completely empty. Oysters - good shuckling and good oysters. Had another dish, but can't remember what it was for the starter, but it is in my picture and can't figure what it is from the menu and perhaps it's a seasonal item. Conchiglie - this was yummy Pappardelle - this was good as well I wanted to try the duck, but there were only two of us and if I went with a group of people then could have ordered a duck as a shared plate, but wanted to try other food here without being stuck with entire duck to eat. Had dessert but can't remember what I had but have the picture. read more

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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

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