Refined Mediterranean-inspired dining in a striking Williamsburg space. Known for amazing pasta, seasonal lamb, and impressive desserts.
Francie offers a refined dining experience in South Williamsburg, housed in a striking limestone building. The interior, a blend of modern and industrial elements, sets the stage for an open kitchen where Mediterranean-inspired dishes are meticulously prepared. Standout dishes include their praised pasta and a notable lamb preparation, concluding with impressive desserts.
Francie's menu features Mediterranean-inspired cuisine with standouts like their highly recommended conchiglie pasta with clam sauce and their celebrated duck dishes, particularly the whole roast duck. Seasonal lamb preparations and impressive desserts are also frequently mentioned. While most feedback is positive, one comment noted that desserts could be a miss and another found the lobster ravioli to be a small, overpriced portion.
"Francie is widely recommended for its duck, with many calling it exceptional. The conchiglie pasta with clam sauce is also frequently praised, as are their large format steaks and the Cote de Boeuf."
Customers consistently praise the food at Francie, with particular acclaim for their pasta dishes and duck. The overall dining experience is frequently described as exceptional and worth the hype, with many recommending it for special occasions.
Important Note
The signature duck dish may not be available during Restaurant Week. While generally highly praised, one commenter found the desserts to be a 'miss' and another felt the lobster ravioli was a small, overpriced portion.
"Francie was mentioned as a place to go for duck."
Positive"The user specifically called out Francie's lobster ravioli, implying it was an example of a small, overpriced dish."
Negative"Also recommends Francie for duck."
Positive"Confirms that the duck at Francie is large in portion and creates a 'wow' moment, noting it's expensive and best shared."
Positive"Inquires if the recommendation for Francie is due to a large duck portion size."
Neutral"States that the duck at Francie was one of the best they had in years."
Positive"Echoes the recommendation for Francie, especially for groups of at least three people."
Positive"This restaurant is recommended for duck, with a link provided for more discussion."
Positive"Francie is listed as a recommendation for a special meal."
Positive"Mentioned Francie as being nearby, but noted that it's unlikely to find a seat there."
Neutral"Francie is suggested as a top pick, particularly for their whole roast duck, which is described as feeling special occasion-worthy, making it a good Thanksgiving alternative."
Positive"The user mentions Francie as a place they are definitely going to visit before leaving NYC."
Neutral"Suggests Francie as a potential option for private or semi-private dining."
Positive"Francie is recommended."
Positive"The user has heard that the Cote de Boeuf at Francie is 'next-level' but has not tried it themselves."
Negative"Francie was listed as a potential restaurant by the commenter."
Neutral"Francie is recommended, noting it is in Brooklyn but worth the travel."
Neutral"Francie is suggested as a potential restaurant to try."
Neutral"This user agrees that the pasta at Francie is amazing, stating it's some of the best they've had in NY."
Positive"This user clarifies that the lasagna at Francie is 'two sheet' and confirms it was great, even ordering an extra one to go as it keeps well."
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