Blueberry pie: The blueberry roll crust was extremely hard. We had to press our spoon until we cracked it with a lot of effort. Leaving a hard knock on our plate each time we went for a bite. Duck pithivier: the pie crust was also extremely hard. As if it was baked once to have prepped for dinner hour. Then baked again to be heated up for service. But then it was a rock of a shell that wasn't flakey or enjoyable as one would expect. Duck main: brilliant dish and was very tender. The potatoes and spinach were a great addition to complete it. Highly recommend this dish as it was the highlight. Corn bomboloni: enjoyed this starter very much. Savory and sweet combination and soft/fresh. Nice start to the dinner. read more

We came for the duck. I really wanted to love it but it was chewy. We ordered two ducks for three people and were disappointed. Presentation was nice but meat a little tough. Expected more at $154 per order. Appetizers were good, prompt service. It did not feel as a Michelin Star Restaurant. read more

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The food is solid. Of course, everyone gets the duck and you should as well! The service is excellent and good ambiance as well. Can be family friendly as well. read more

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

{Overall: 4; Food: 4} Service: 4.5; Atmosphere: 4.5 Francie had a great atmosphere and modern decor. It felt upscale without feeling stuffy, and intimate without being too romantic. The presentation of the food was 5 stars. The duck was presented beautifully both before and after being cut. Prior to slicing the duck they bring it out to you to show you. It was probably the best duck I have had at a French restaurant. The skin on the duck was really crispy and reminded me a bit of peking duck. The portion size was also huge - we shared it as a main across 3 people. We also had the Roman Army Sourdough (with really cute pig-shaped whipped lardo) and the soufflé cakes, which were nice and fluffy, but the duck was the stand out item of the evening. read more

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Had a fantastic dinner here visiting my sister: Apps: Roman army sourdough (must try!!!) Sweet potato bomboloni (like nothing I've ever had before - fantastic) Crudités Prawn 3 piece l (dipping sauce was very cool) Meal: Pappadelle - Duck bolognese (unreal!) Desert: Hazlenut gelato (solid) Overall this place reminded me of a favorite of mine in Massachusetts which is a fusion restaurant and does creative meals with local ingredients. Francie is top notch in every way. The service was quick, efficient, and helpful explaining some ingredients or dishes we didn't know. My favorite things besides the apps were the Pappadelle and Lobster Ravioli I split with my sister. I have always loved a good bolognese (which this is) but the duck adds a whole new level. Must get and would get again. Our table left all plates clean, as will yours. read more

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I have no idea how they got their Michelin stars but this was the biggest $800 disappointment for a party of 4. Portion sizes are tiny. Ok, willing to put up with that if the food is out of this world. Not a chance. Crab dish tasted like tuna on a spinach wrap at a nyc bodega. Lobster ravioli was over salty (after being provided three pieces for $30 plus). At $200 a head I expect to be wowed. Massive fail. read more

For a fancy dinner with friend, family, a date, or on company dime this restaurant aces the ambiance, drinks, and food. We of course came for the dry aged duck, but they also had super flavorful salad, pastas, and halibut. We leaned into seasonal ingredients like pumpkin where we could. read more

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TLDR: Unquestionably one of the best meals I've had in 2023. I hate to say it but everything was good. Standouts for me were the foie gras canelé, house salad, lobster ravioli and of course - the duck. Bottom line, this is epic-level food. They have a star but if the Michelin Guide stripped it away, I wouldn't care; that means I can eat here easier then. Go watch the Eater video. Why not 5/5? Let's get that part out of the way first. Came here for a special occasion for a 9:00 PM seating. Checked in at 8:55 PM, simply to check in - not to be seated earlier. The was pretty curt, I am paraphrasing here: "Well, we're running on time. So we're seating to reservations, if you could wait over there by the bar and you're welcome to enjoy a drink." The tone was cold enough that took note of it. We sat over by the bar and waited. 9PM came, nothing. I am fair - as a guest I'm permitted 15 minutes to be late. I think restos can be extended the same courtesy; life happens. At some point between 9:15 PM and 9:20 I was asked if I wanted a drink, we politely declined and preferred to just wait. We finally sat at 9:22 PM. From when I checked in, I was basically staring off and looking down at my watch every few minutes. Not a single apology or assurance that I would be seated soon. If I were just told to wait and they'd come get me, that would have been fine. It was the curtness of the comment and I was told they were running "on time" when clearly, they were not. To be candid, this rubbed us the wrong way enough that if there was no cancellation fee ; I very well may have walked out. I'm glad we did not because I thoroughly enjoyed my experience here, other than this part. Happy to connect with the restaurant separately. They ran out of Roman sourdough which was disappointing but it was after 9PM. Foie Gras Canelé. Jesus. Crispy, rich, decadent, so unique. I've had lots of foie gras but this was truly special. The look on our faces was like when you find a $20 bill in the middle of the street, just pure - Oh Snap! Honeynut Bomboloni. A savory donut with pancetta parm on top, one biter of happiness. Market Salad. Watching the prep on the Eater video sold me. There's over 20 ingredients, all different types of preparation for this dish. There's roasted parts, dehydrated, fresh, crispy. It's a pretty plate to see but I admire the technique and the flavors on this are wonderful. Lobster Ravioli. I don't order stuff like this but now - I will. Homemade pasta, the filling is minced/actual lobster which gives this fabulous texture. Perfectly al dente, rich, flavorful. The sauce drew me in, I was using the pasta utensil and ladling this magic into my mouth. If you like bisque, this is another level. Crown Rohan Duck. Dry-aged for 30 days, fanned out beautifully and paired with sides - what else do you need. If you enjoy duck, you'll love this. If you didn't like duck, you'll realize you were silly. Thinly sliced, crispy skin, dry-aged umami - yeah, this is the right one. Sundae for Two. We saw people getting it, so we got it. I can see why, puts the Luger's one down the block to shame. I actually walked over to find Chef Chris and thank him - because this was one of the best meals I had all year. I felt it was right to commend him on killin' it. Francie is a place that I will remember quite fondly and will probably be back to sooner than I expect. read more

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Came here with my friend visiting from overseas. We were greeted with a very warm welcome and quickly shown to our table. We came at 6pm and I recommend this time as the place didn't really fill up until we left around 7:30. Our server was very nice and took us through the menu and everything we should know. We ordered the bamboloni to start. It was filled with squash and topped with pancetta. It was a nice snack to wet our appetites. We then had the star of the show the duck. This duck was truly the best I've ever had. It was so good it just melted in your mouth and was seasoned perfectly. It was just as exciting if not more as you kept eating it piece by piece. The sides were ok that it came with greens and a creamy parsnip puree. We really enjoyed our experience thanks for having us. read more

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Wow - what an experience. This is a quality experience from start to finish. It was packed on our visit and quite loud so be prepared for vibrant conversations all around. We decided to go family style and had the carpaccio, bucatini and dry aged duck. Each dish was outstanding in their own way. The carpaccio was tender, flavorful and delicate - just amazing! The bucatini was just perfect with great herb flavor and a beautiful sauce. I was skeptical about the duck but am glad we got it. The presentation shown in pictures is exactly what we experienced. It was cooked very well had amazing flavor and was rich and meaty. If you're feeling adventurous, definitely try it. For dessert we shared the apple tart that was better than expected (I prefer chocolate desserts). read more

Our second time visit. We had pasta this, specially these two dishes were amazing. The taste are very closed to Marea. Also love the cheese selection, lots great option from Hudson valley. ------------------------------------ Best place for having roasted duck in Williamsburg. Really juicy duck breast, however, the duck for two ( if you order other dishes, I recommend share this with 3-4 people) not come with the dick legs ever they show it as a entire duck. All other dishes are good too! Specially the pasta was very creaming and tasty. read more

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Fantastic and efficient service. Ordered so many items and we were out in like 2 hours. duck mortadella - slices of duck on a brioche bun. Deceivingly simple yet tasty Honeynut bomboloni - creamy rich surprise filled with squash Rigatoni - wonderfully savory and el dente Bucatini - a bit overcooked. Still tasty Anolini - my favorite pasta of the night. Small bites of wonder with the crunchy garnish Pappardelle - this was probably the most disappointing albeit still pretty good dry aged crown of rohan duck - highlight of the night. Excellently done. The accompanying sides were also wonderful Pithivier- eggplant pastry and pistachio cream warm sticky toffee pudding - warm and sticky just as you would expect sundae for two - anything for two here was massive. This Neapolitan is upscaled with the various toppings earl grey panna cotta - least favorite dessert. dacquois a la banane - loved it. Hot cold dessert with banana is a nice touch. read more

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Where do I begin: One of The Best Meals I had in Years, Thanks to Chef Cipollone - Outstanding!! From the minute we walked in , hostesses and owner at the front to welcoming us, to a great seat facing the open kitchen. We started with cocktails that were right on spot. I had a Buffalo Trace Manhattan, Wifey had her usual Tito's and Ginger Ale no fruit and got them right. Next came wine, we ordered the Ridge Estate Cabernet 2020 to go with our starters. We ordered a couple (snacks), and the kitchen sent out surprises as well....All outstanding: soufflé cakes, foie gras canele, duck mortadella. Next we had Spanish duck chorizo, Wife had salad,also superb. I remembered another dish that came which was so earthy; pumpkins with truffle, it had outstanding flavors, highly recommend. We decided to try a pasta and it delivered, the agnolotti with a cream sauce filled with a parsley and celery root filling..ummm. The kitchen was nice ended and sent out another pasta; ravioli with lobster and a lobster American sauce...hitting every note of deliciousness. With the mains about to come we order another Cabernet, Bella Union from Napa Valley 2018. Entrees exceeded expectations, I had the Halibut and Wifey had the Porchetini. What can I say but delicious, I'm sure I'm missing a course here and there, but all I can say is a huge thank you to Chef, his crew and waitstaff for an unforgettable night. I will be returning as soon as I get the chance. I totally recommend this establishment, definitely a jewel. read more

Francie - Our wine choices for this night - Italian Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

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Attentive service and even better food! Great spot for dates and for sharing food. 1) Dry Aged Duck - the presentation is so pretty! I love that they bring it out for you to take a picture before it is cut. The meat is juicy, tender, and slightly sweet. This comes with 3 additional items - jam, parsnip, and Swiss chard. Just put the soppressata jam on every piece of duck!! The parsnip mash side was delicious (granny Smith apple bits on top worked so well) and the Swiss chard side was light, crunchy, and perfect for cutting the fattiness of the duck 2) Conchiglie - texture is so interesting and there is a nice chew. It is very addicting to eat and you will wish there was more 3) Soufflé cakes - jiggly, eggy and light. The caviar and seaweed butter add soo much umami 4) Lemon mousse - the mousse is tart, but the ice cream is sweet and the nuts are candied so everything balances really well. A perfect finish to a meal read more

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I came here with my husband and 2 sons for New Year's Eve dinner. I didn't realize they had a Michelin star and it definitely didn't disappoint. We were warmly greeted when we arrived and offered to check in our coats. We were seated in a semi private booth by the bar which we appreciated since it was on the quieter side. The decor of the restaurant was posh and modern and offered a glimpse into the open kitchen. The service was fantastic and better than most of the 1 star Michelin spots in the city (ahem I'm looking at you Casa Enrique). Our waiter was attentive and answered all our questions. Their cocktails were fantastic and set the tone for the yummy dinner. We decided to share everything and chose the sweet potato bomboloni, soufflé cakes, trout crudo, agnolotti, and dry aged crown of duck. Even with 2 teenage boys, this was more than enough food. The duck is supposed to be for 2 people but easily fed the 4 of us. Everything was delicious but the stars of the meal were the soufflé cakes and the duck. The soufflé cakes were light, airy and perfect with the seaweed butter and cavier. It's was decadent without feeling heavy. The duck was presented whole prior to being carved and had the perfect sides to accompany it. Everyone loved the crispy skin and the flavors melded well with the sopressata jam. I personally couldn't get enough of the parsnips. We decided to get dessert to finish the meal and the pavlova was a surprising hit. Light and citrusy, it was a perfect ending to the meal. The petit gateau was good too but really decadent. I can't wait to come back again! read more

Came here for a friend's birthday on a Saturday with a 5:30p reservation. Loved the interior and the open concept kitchen! We got the soufflé cakes and the honeynut squash bomboloni to start with and wow they were both so good! We shared the conchiglie pasta and I wish we didn't share it! The pasta was cooked to perfection. Lastly, for the main we ordered the suckling pig and the dry aged duck for 2. The duck was absolutely amazing! We got the warm sticky toffee pudding and the sundae for two - both were okay. Overall everything was delicious and would definitely go back! read more

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If you like duck this place is for you, everything was duck themed. The whole roasted duck was delicious

I heard that this place has the best duck in New York so I'd been meaning to come and check it out for myself. The restaurant itself was very nice (the entrance was fancy and definitely stood out in the streets) but I was expecting a classy, put together atmosphere, especially since this was a $$$$ restaurant. But in reality, the place gave off more of a family friendly vibe as there actually were a ton of kids with their families dining inside. We ordered the souffle cake, the sourdough bread, the conchiglie (clam pasta) and the dry aged duck for two. The appetizers came out surprisingly fast (there's no free bread here so would definitely recommend getting the sourdough especially if you're hungry and want something asap). We were super impressed by the souffle cake - it was super warm and perfectly soft and bouncy. It was served with a seaweed butter and caviar: I loved the sweet undertones of the seaweed as it contrasted nicely with the heavier flavor of caviar. The bread was also amazing. It was super crunchy on the outside and super soft and buoyant on the inside, the recipe for a perfect bread. It was served with a sunflower spread that kind of tasted like a rich nut butter. The spread was a little on the heavier side but it's amazing if you alternate with the whipped lardo that they also provide. Honestly the conchiglie was skippable: it was way too salty and there was nothing too special about it. The waitress had recommended that we order a pasta dish on top of what we had, but we honestly didn't need it as we had a ton of duck to take back home. The duck was perfectly cooked and the meat was very good quality - the skin was slightly crunchy. The flavors probably could have been a little deeper but I did like that they served it with 3 separate sides (makes it seem like more value as well) of chard, parsnip and soppressata jam. The sides were pretty normal, nothing special really, but I didn't like the parsnip. It was a bit too creamy for my taste. I think if I were to come again, I would just order the appetizers (they were phenomenal) and maybe check out their wine or dessert selection. The duck is worth trying but I don't think I need to get it again. read more

Located in a converted limestone bank right down the street from Peter Luger, this glitzy brasserie is perfect for a special occasion like an anniversary, to impress the in-laws or business partners, or a big celebration[1]. Surprisingly, however, Francie is not stuffy at all, managing to be an upscale restaurant with a welcoming, cool vibe. For example, the waitstaff on the Saturday we went all wore tee shirts of different rock bands, from The Rolling Stones to Guns 'n Roses, and also the music in the background reflected this with tunes from Billy Idol and Roxy Music, among others. They have an extensive cocktail menu, which makes Francie a great place also to enjoy a cocktail at the bar, and share some of the snacks. Good selection of wines by the glass, plus some by the half bottle, and a nice beer selection too. The large, open kitchen at the end of the dining room is impressive and a fantastic sight. Our dinner started with two snacks: the duck mortadella served with pistachio mustard over brioche strips, and the pillowy soufflé cakes with seaweed butter and caviar. That was followed by 6 sweet and briny Gigacup oysters, and the bluefin tuna with green strawberry, fresh chickpea and avocado. The conchiglie pasta with plump clams, bacon, green garlic pangrattato was a great intermezzo before the main dish: the dry-aged crown of duck. If you like duck , this is an amazing version[2]. It is also spectacular, as the roasted duck is first brought to the table on a bed of flowers and then carved in the kitchen before being served to the table. The skin is nice and crisp, the fat just the right amount, and the meat wonderfully juicy and tender. The duck comes with a side of creamy mashed parsnips, rich soppressata jam, and sautéed Swiss chard with pine nuts on top for some added crunch. In the end we ate so much that we just did not have any room for dessert. I guess we will have to come back... ------------------------------- [1] One thing to keep in mind: the dining room can get pretty loud, and if you're looking for an intimate dining experience, perhaps this is not the place. [2] Although the menu says that this is for 2 people, it may be enough for 4, actually. read more

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Good food and great ambiance. Ordered the pasta dishes and duck dessert. Will be back next time to try the duck for two.

Had a wonderful family dinner in the private dining area at Francie and I just had to write them a glowing review! Everything was spectacular (5 across the board for food and drinks) but, I have to say, what really made me fall in love with Francie was the staff and service they provided; everyone was nice, attentive, funny. They literally make you feel so special! Food and drinks: I absolutely loved the Pink Lady, but I asked the bartender to replace the gin with mezcal. The shaken piña colada and the Paloma were also pretty good but my favorite was the pink lady (if you like sweet drinks- highly recommend). Loved the coconut cup the shaken piña colada comes in--so cute! As for food, I highly recommend starting with the Roman army sourdough and the soufflé cakes. The sourdough was delicious and the soufflé cakes were so fluffy. The whipped lardo that came out with the sourdough was so good! The Spanish Duck Chorizo was a crowd favorite. After the starters we ordered the bucatini, lobster ravioli, and the pappardelle. I loved the sauce on the Ravioli but I enjoyed the Bucatini and the Pappardelle so much more. The pappardelle had a bit of a spicy kick to it, but if you like a little spice, it is a must order! The pappardelle was my favorite pasta out of the three that we ordered. My second fav was the Bucatini. I think everyone knows this but the Dry Aged Duck is an absolute MUST! The sides were so good and the duck was cooked to perfection. We ended the night with the crème brûlée and the sticky toffee cake. Creme brûlée is a classic, never disappoints, but the sticky toffee cake stole the show for me. Literally still thinking about the sticky toffee cake! Ambiance: Overall, the vibes were great at Francie (thanks to the amazing staff) and the restaurant did not seem too loud (even for a date night). I just wish they had better music playing haha read more

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Came here for a graduation dinner and the whole family enjoyed it! It's a big far being in Brooklyn, but we liked being able to walk it off a bit after we ate. The soufflé cakes in the beginning were so warm and fluffy, a must get. The pastas were great as well - perfectly Al dente and were each unique in its own way. The duck was also definitely the star of the show. The servers came to show us the duck first before cutting it up. It came with smaller sides and sauces that we enjoyed eating it with. Overall, a great meal at a really good price! The environment was definitely different from other fine dining restaurants as it was definitely loud and chatty inside. read more

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Me and my friend ordered the dry aged duck . Foie gras canele and the pasta , we do like dry aged duck , but not the other two dishes , dry aged duck I gave a 8 point out of 10 , the other two may be 4 out of 10 , this is total damage and the tips are we paying for! Services are good but not great 7 out of 10 , the decorations perfectly match 8out of 10 read more

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The building has a certain grandeur with "Francie" branded across the front, they were accommodating with us traveling with a kid and kindly made adjustments. We were happy to be offered the booth seat it was a great view of the dining room and the brightly lit kitchen. We started with some cocktail and I had a white wine from Aligote but it wasnt impressive for $27 a glass. The appetizer canele wiith foie gras was good, Sweet Corn Bomboloni. summer truffle, parmesan fonduta, pancetta pepato was also good but the acid in the cucumber with Smoked Eel, Buttermilk, Buckwheat was a bit too much could be toned down. The pasta with clam and bacon was delicious loved it. The somm recommended this mineral forward red which was really good and we were happy with it. The duck was most impressive I would say the main reason I dragged the whole family there!! It didnt disappoint it was served quickly despite some reviews. The jus was delicious with each slice of the duck. There was a lot of duck left and we had to take it home. Overall the service was great and we were so full we were sad to decline the dessert!! Lastly the sunset on the bridge was amazing after rain. read more

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Been wanting to visit Francie but not sure what the hype is about. Service was horrible. My friend asked for a handbag stand for her bag, and the guy answered: this is Brooklyn not Manhattan. But hi you are charging more expensive than Manhattan restaurant. And there's an obnoxious vibe here. The like - *ROMAN ARMY SOURDOUGH - but the bread is small for the lard and butter, and they don't have any other bread for it. You can only order another one with more lard and butter, lol. *AGNOLOTTI - enjoyable pasta with good balanced of flavors. The so so / acceptable - *DUCK - I guess it's for the presentation. Duck is not bad but there are many many many other great ones in New York. *OYSTER - I don't think it's super fresh. *Souffle Cake - fine. The ugh no - *LOBSTER RAVIOLI - it's like 3 lobster meatball *PITHIVIER - vegetarian dish that is poorly executed nothing special. *EARL GREY PANNA COTTA - perfume-y & artificial *Cocktails - way overpriced and everything tasted like mocktail. read more

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Francie is an excellent dining experience! Food was incredible, have the aged Rohan Duck!! Service was efficient, sommelier made great wine suggestion! The foie gras Canele a bit sweet, needed a touch of acidity, but that's just me. The crowning glory to the evening was the canard a limon! Think Rubber ducky in bubble bath! read more

Francie - Italian Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

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I had the chance to go to Francie last night. My wife and I were celebrating our wedding anniversary. I would say that we were glad we picked it but won't be back. The service was excellent. The front of house team was really attentive, friendly, and helpful. The cocktails were nice. The Oaxacan old fashioned stood out as very good. The food was not what we hoped for considering the price. The duck was good but perhaps not the decadent experience you might think from the presentation and pictures. The lobster ravioli was nice but didn't wow us. Both felt somewhat under-seasoned. I think the market salad my wife had and the duck chorizo I enjoyed as starters were probably the stars of the meal which was unexpected. Maybe they were too good and the pasta and duck seemed less interesting than we were anticipating by comparison. Overall it was a nice experience that won't make our greatest hits list. We made the pilgrimage to try the duck from out of town and that was probably putting too much pressure on the dish and the experience. For a $500+ after tip and taxes meal for two, I had expected something a bit more special. read more

Francie - The lobster ravioli - Italian Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

We got lucky booking the reservation on the same day at 5:30 as early dinner. Service was good, we started with a few appetizers ~ sourdough bread and oysters, followed with soufflé cakes, HONEYNUT BOMBOLONI, FOIE GRAS CANELÉ, all were so unique and delicious. The market salad which was so disappointed, not only the portion was only 1/3 of the plate but had no taste. Then we had the DRY-AGED CROWN OF DUCK for the main course, it was so tender and full of flavors, almost like having steak without all the grease, definitely worth it for the price. Finished up with SUNDAE FOR TWO and oolong tea from Taiwan. Overall it was a nice experience dining at the Francie, highly recommended. read more

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Amazing. We came with a group of four and got the sourdough, the duck mortadella, the souffle cakes, rigatoni, bucatini, conchiglie, the duck with fries, and then finished with three desserts: the cheese trio, the sundae, and the toffee pudding. I don't think there was a single bad bite -- we loved all three starters and would get any of them again. Same with the pastas -- the bucatini was shockingly good, and the other two were great as well. The duck is everything it's billed to be, definitely among the best of its type that I've had, and the sides (fries, chard with pine nuts, mashed potatoes, bacon bits) were amazing as well. We also loved the cheeses, and the sundae blew us away -- the ice cream here (with the toffee as well) was really amazing. We enjoyed the toffee pudding as well, but I'd probably skip this next time. Also, we got caught in crazy traffic and were very late, and they were extremely nice to shuffle some things around for us. We'll be back. read more

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Unforgettable dining experience. The food was fabulous- duck mortadella was a standout as was the bomboloni. I will be back to try the beautiful Crown of Duck! Definitely a meal worthy of a special occasion. read more

Where do I even start! Well deserving of a Michelin star!! The service is impeccable, ambiance is great, nice restaurant. The food was incredible, the star of the show for everyone at our table was not the duck but the pasta!!! The pasta all blew us away. We liked the duck but it was quiet chewy and fries which was more like thick potatoes was dry and nothing great. The caviar fluffy bread is light and airy. I will be back! read more

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Omg one of the best restaurants I've been to in 2024! We loved every single thing we ordered on the menu, but I would say any of pastas and the duck are must orders. The ambience is that of an old school steakhouse vibe - service, drinks, food were all impeccable. Perfect for a date night - or double date so that you can order and try more things! read more

Service was good. Atmosphere was noisy and casual. Drinks (Kir Royal was good and my Wife liked her glass of Pinot Noir) Food Soufflé cakes, Oysters, Lobster Ravioli and Duck) were good but not excellent except the oysters (forgot to take pic) which we enjoyed enormously. A bit disappointed with their famous Duck (salty skin was not my favorite) Desserts (petite gateau tasted like too much bittersweet chocolate and coffee ice cream was just ok, my wife liked the crème Brûlée although I thought it was a bit runny). Overall good but not excellent as we were hoping for a Michelin star experience. read more

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Went here for a reunion dinner and wow it was simply the world's dream in so many ways. 1. The Food - I normally am not a duck person, but this duck more than just quacked but had flavor like a charm... The pasta is also delightful too 2. The cocktails - every cocktail is super well made and a dream in so many ways. 3. Sommeliar - Sommeliar came at us with lot of chill connectivity - big fan 4. Price Point - essentially a $220 per person meal (including drinks and dessert) at roughly $110 a person 5. I love round tables that perfect sized for conversation but sufficient space to place food So this is great for: a. Friend reunion b. 9th date c. Adult family get together d. Casual business gathering e. Brooklyn bonding session Terrible for: a. Breakups (seriously, find somewhere with mediocre food) b. 1st to 3rd dates (find something that is a bit less high stakes) c. French aficienados (this is more like a combo of French, Quebec, and Italian) d. People who hate duck... the best menu items are duck read more

Francie happened on a night that didn't go as planned but ended up better than I could have planned. My fiancé and I originally had reservations at a fairly casual place to celebrate my birthday, but when a table came off the waitlist last minute night-of, I decided I wanted something more refined (make of that what you will). I had heard Francie described as "glitzy", but I honestly didn't experience it that way. Maybe it's glitzy by Brooklyn's standards, but the vibe is fairly laid back and I saw many different types of dress moving about. That said, the food here is definitely upscale and not cheap, but absolutely worth the money. Order a classic cocktail or a glass of wine from a very well-curated list and call it a night. As I mentioned, came here for a birthday dinner on a Saturday night. The space itself is classy but relaxed, with a partially open kitchen and a very active bar. We were lucky enough to get a corner booth, so we got to watch all of the fun dining room choreography play out. Our table wasn't quite ready yet so we got a drink at the bar while we waited. Francie has a long list of classic cocktails that are a few dollars more expensive than your typical NYC cocktail but executed flawlessly nonetheless. I started with the Bijou (citadelle gin, green chartreuse, sweet vermouth, orange bitters) and finished with The Martini (martin miller gin, dolin blanc vermouth, lemon twist), while my fiancé got the Sour Francie (four roses bourbon, allspice dram, citrus, egg white, red wine float) and some wine. The fiancé, never having tried a New York Sour before, marveled at the red wine float in his drink and quickly decided that he loved it. The addition of the dram added some warm spice to it, a nice tough. Food-wise, you could easily come here for bites alone and be wowed. We ordered two plates from the snacks section and they were debatably the two best things we had all night. Appetizer portions are fairly small (though rich) and mains are about average. The food has been described as European in influence, which I'd tend to agree with -- I got some French, Italian and British vibes. Eats, below: Honeynut Squash Bomboloni w/ black truffle, pancetta pepato: A+ I'm not really a breaded and fried type of girl, but these looked too good to pass up (read: the fiancé was insistent) and they were indeed that good. Total flavor bombs, rich and savory. Duck Mortadella w/ brioche, pistachio mustard: A+ We originally ordered the duck sausage from the apps section but sadly they were out -- this was far from a consolation prize. The most sophisticated deli sandwich there ever was. Madai w/ melon, tomato, aqua pazza: A Beautiful presentation, light, floral and fruity. Nice dish to balance out the heavier stuff. Market Salad w/ black olive, creamy italian: A+ Not your average obligatory appetizer salad. Less about the greens, cauliflower and root veggies are the stars. And it's one of the prettier salads you'll come across, a nice bonus. Carrot w/ walnut, yogurt, ham: A+ These are veggies parading as straight candy. Seriously. Rich, sweet, nutty and roasted to perfection. Creative and so yummy. Tilefish w/ courgettes, sesame, green tomato coulis: A Silky, beautifully cooked, one of the lighter dishes of the evening. Interesting, thoughtful combo of ingredients. read more

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We had a great date night here! We ordered: - roman army sourdough: this is a must get! Both the sunflower spread and whipped lardo were amazing (though lardo is probably not the healthiest thing to be eating) - lobster ravioli: I probably wouldn't get this again since it's a bit pricey at $34 and they only give you 3 pieces of ravoli. But the sauce was delicious and it's- worth trying at least once - dry aged duck: i'm OBSESSED. My boyfriend and I are both not normally huge fans of duck but this was phenomenal. They first bring the whole duck out to your table before bringing it back to the kitchen to cut it up. The meat had a perfect consistency, the presentation is on point and it is 100% worth the money. Definitely recommend coming here if you're in the mood for duck :) read more

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Wow. Classy. Cozy. Superb. Flavorful and Divine are are a few adjectives to describe this place. The cocktails list is one of the best ones I have see in a while. They ain't cheap but damn the mixologists (is that still what they want to be called?) are amazing. I sat at the bar waiting for a friend and chatted with the bartender. I ordered the paper plane which was perfect. We were seated in the middle of the room gorgeous dining room. The open kitchen is positioned in a way where you can observe but you don't have to stare at it which is nice. We ordered a bunch of dishes. What stood out to me was the rigatoni pasta with pork and pumpkin And the halibut. Great flavors and awesome presentation. The wines by the glass are solid and the staff was down to earth and playful. Just perfect for a place where they could be the opposite read more

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Amazing diner and service! Went to Daniel in Manhattan the night before (which was really good) but honestly Francie was everyone's favorite dinner. The duck lived up to the hype, which doesn't always happen, the duck dessert was fun and executed perfectly, great cocktails, and happy servers. Chef looked pissed the whole night, but I have resting bitch face too so I can sympathize. Try this place! read more

The food, service, and vibes here were all excellent. I had been so excited to come and it was super worth it. First off, it was hard to get a reservation and we were able to get one the day of but only for bar seating - and the bar is small so you can't have the duck which is what we had wanted. However, by the time we got there we asked if they could seat us at a table and they were able to get us a spot. The place also checks for vaccinations (some places still aren't doing it yet, yikes) which was great. We started with the sweet corn bomboloni which was probably my favorite thing of the whole night. So good I could have had like ten more. We also got the soufflé cake with the butter and caviar and it was great. For our main, we split the roasted duck which was prepared to perfection and the presentation was GORGEOUS with the flowers. Super worth it. Lastly, we finished with the panna cotta. Our server was sooo sweet and friendly, and also attentive without being overbearing. Overall I was very pleased with the experience and would definitely recommend. read more

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Whoa, whoa, whoa. What kind of meal did I just have?! If you're looking for a fancy night out worth the the splurge, you have to go to Francie. Ahhhh, Francie - you make my tongue tingle with all the bomb flavors you have. This is where you'll hear the bread crackle, yet melt in your mouth with softness. And that lardo butter - ohhh, that lardo butter, how I would love to be friends with you, but you're better off in my stomach. This is where perfect pillows of souffle pancakes were born to compliment beautiful caviar. This is where you salivate just thinking about the fluffy ginormous lobster ravioli pieces being plated. This is where your dreams of the perfect savory duck is presented on your plate. This is where the ice cream sundae reinvented itself. This, my friends, is THE place that has French food perfected just in the heart of Williamsburg. Worth the trip? Oh yes. And worth coming back to every time I need to celebrate an occasion. Thank you Francie for showing us a good time ;) read more

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