Stylish brasserie w/ Italian influence & open kitchen. Known for amazing duck, pasta, & apple cake dessert.
This stylish South Williamsburg restaurant offers a sophisticated take on brasserie-inspired cuisine with a strong Italian influence. The open kitchen provides a lively ambiance, perfect for special occasions. Highly recommended dishes include their pasta, particularly the conchiglie with clam sauce, and the show-stopping roast duck. Don't miss the delightful apple cake for dessert.
This restaurant offers sophisticated brasserie-inspired dishes with a notable Italian influence. The roast duck is frequently cited as a standout main course, with many also recommending the pasta dishes, especially the conchiglie with clam sauce. The apple cake is a popular dessert choice, though one mention noted lobster ravioli as potentially small and overpriced.
"The duck, particularly the whole roast duck and dry-aged duck crown, is overwhelmingly recommended. Pasta dishes, such as conchiglie with clam sauce and lasagna, are also highly praised. The Cote de Boeuf (steak) is another standout dish, described as 'next-level.'"
Customers overwhelmingly praise the restaurant, frequently highlighting its exceptional food, including the duck and pasta, and its stylish ambiance. Service is also noted as friendly and good.
Important Note
Desserts have been described as 'a miss' by one reviewer. Some also note that the lobster ravioli might be small and overpriced, and the signature duck dish may not be available during Restaurant Week.
"The commenter clarifies that the Cote de Boeuf at Francie is a large format item for two or three people, and comes with fries and a salad. It's considered a favorite splurge meal."
Positive"This commenter has never considered not ordering the duck at Francie but will try the beef after the suggestion."
Neutral"The PRIME CÔTE DE BOEUF at Francie in Brooklyn is considered the best steak the commenter has ever had, better than other notable steakhouses."
Positive"Francie's Cote du Boeuf is recommended."
Positive"The commenter has heard great things about Francie, but notes it does not offer a tasting menu. They also mention that to try their signature Dry Aged Crown of Duck, one would need to dine with others."
Positive"The commenter recommended Francie in Brooklyn."
Positive"Francie was highly recommended based on multiple visits, citing great food, service, atmosphere, and specifically a fantastic duck dish."
Positive"The original poster was impressed by a picture of the duck dish at Francie and considered it a special option."
Positive"The original poster found Francie appealing, particularly its duck dish, and considered it for a smaller group."
Positive"A commenter confirmed that their recent experience at Francie was excellent, including the duck dish."
Positive"Francie was recommended as a place with a great meal, though it was noted as potentially more expensive, suitable for a couple rather than a large group."
Positive"Francie was mentioned for its 'next level' duck dish, with a reservation being challenging for two people."
Positive"This user specifically highlighted the duck dish at Francie."
Positive"Francie was listed as a potential dining choice."
Positive"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."
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