Known for its exceptional duck and impressive dining experience, this acclaimed spot offers refined American cuisine with Mediterranean influences.
Francie offers a refined dining experience in a stylish setting, garnering widespread acclaim for its exceptional American cuisine with Mediterranean influences. The restaurant is particularly lauded for its duck dishes, with many patrons calling it the best they've ever had. Beyond the duck, reviewers rave about other offerings like the asparagus appetizer and steak for two. While most dishes impress, some find the desserts to be a slight letdown.
Francie is highly acclaimed for its American cuisine with Mediterranean influences, particularly its duck dishes, which are frequently described as some of the best in the city. Other praised items include the asparagus appetizer with ramp sauce, duck fat fries, oysters with rhubarb vinaigrette, and a steak for two. The conchiglie pasta with clam sauce is also a standout. Desserts, however, have received mixed reviews, with one commenter finding them to be a miss.
"The duck, particularly the dry-aged duck crown, is overwhelmingly recommended. Other highly praised dishes include the asparagus appetizer with ramp sauce, duck fat fries, oysters with rhubarb vinaigrette, conchiglie pasta, and the steak for two."
Customers overwhelmingly praise Francie, frequently highlighting its exceptional duck dishes and overall stellar dining experience. Many consider it a must-visit, with some even stating it lives up to the hype.
Important Note
The signature duck dish may not be available during Restaurant Week, which some patrons found disappointing.
"The commenter seconds the recommendation for Francie."
Positive"Francie is listed as a recommended restaurant."
Neutral"Francie is listed among the commenter's top recommendations in Williamsburg."
Positive"This user strongly agreed with the recommendation for Francie, calling it 'the answer'."
Positive"Francie was recommended as a great dinner option in Williamsburg."
Positive"This restaurant is participating in Restaurant Week, offering prix fixe menus that typically do not require full table participation."
Positive"The commenter found Francie good during the winter Restaurant Week but not mind-blowing, noting that not being able to order their signature duck dish detracted from the experience."
Neutral"The commenter notes that Francie's signature duck dish is not available on the Restaurant Week menu."
Neutral"The commenter was satisfied but not overly impressed during a previous Restaurant Week visit to Francie, suggesting it's a good option if you've been wanting to try it but they would skip this time."
Neutral"The commenter found the food at Francie amazing on a previous visit and believes it's worth visiting generally, though they are unsure about the specific Restaurant Week menu."
Positive"The commenter is considering visiting Francie for Restaurant Week due to the menu appearing to be a decent value."
Neutral"Francie is participating in NYC Restaurant Week with a $60 dinner option."
Neutral"Francie is highly recommended for anyone who loves duck."
Positive"Francie is recommended as the second choice, specifically for its duck dish, which was the best the author has ever had."
Positive"The user agreed that Francie surpassed their expectations."
Positive"Francie is recommended for its whole duck, and Bridges or Chez Fifi are suggested for duck breast."
Positive"Francie is recommended for its duck, noting it's not just visually appealing but also delicious. The user also mentions Daniel has a good but small portioned port marinated duck."
Positive"The commenter lists Francie as a good spot among several walk-in options in Williamsburg."
Positive"Francie is simply recommended as a Michelin dining option."
Positive"Francie is listed as a recommendation for the user's bucket list before departing NYC."
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