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American · Williamsburg · $$
American · Williamsburg, Brooklyn, NY · $$$
Francie is a Michelin-starred New York Brasserie with Italian and French influence. Francie is located in a limestone-clad former bank building and has the convivial feel of a neighborhood gathering place. Chef-Owner Chris Cipollone and Pastry Chef Justin Binnie serve a seasonal menu inspired by European flavors and designed for flexibility: bar snacks, shellfish, handmade pastas and the famous Crown Roast of Rohan Duck. Save room for the last remaining cheese cart in NYC. Wines from around the world and classic cocktail list are presented with a flourish of seamless hospitality. Private Dining in The Vault, the former vault from the bank, is a memorable experience. On Mondays we offer 20% off every bottle of wine on our list.
“My brother recommended this restaurant for my husband’s 40th birthday, and we have no regrets. As many have mentioned already, the duck is a must. It comes with small bites and takes about half an hour, so it’s best to order some small plates to have while you wait. The explosion of flavor in every dish is surreal. After the duck, my favorite was the Fusilloni. Many compliments to the chef!”
“Everything we had was amazing! The pastas we had were my fav! We had the pappardelle (duck bolognese) and the conchiglie (clams and bacon pasta). If I had to pick one, the clams and bacon pasta I can have buckets of that! We got the soufflé cakes because it was on many reviews. It was nice. Would like more butter, at least, for the amount of cake. The oysters were perfect! For dessert, we got the canard au citron (it’s so cute!). It is very strong on the lemon, which was a nice ending since everything else was heavier, but if you’re not a lemon in desserts type of person, this isn’t for you. Overall I would totally come again!”
“The food here was incredible! I loved the bread and the sunflower butter! The lamb, bombolini, market salad, and the foi gras were so good! We also had the citron dessert which I loved! They have a great mocktail menu as well”
“I went to Francie on Friday with two friends and had an outstanding experience from start to finish. Every bite felt special and incredibly thoughtful which is no surprise given their Michelin star, but still impressive in execution. The entire team was warm, welcoming, and attentive, making sure we were comfortable and well taken care of throughout the night. The duck was a true standout, but the appetizers and pastas were just as exceptional. Not a single miss. Chef Chris is an absolute star, and it shows in every dish that hits the table. An outstanding meal beginning to end. I can’t wait to return.”
“I’ll start by saying that the duck is not a must get. It was good, but I have certainly had better which feels frustrating to say, given the price point and hype. My friend did not like any of the butters that came with the breads, but we did like the seaweed butter and our server was gracious enough to give us an extra one. The cocktails were superb and perfectly made, and the cheeseboard for dessert (not pictured) or some of the best cheeses either one of us have ever had and I am divorced from a Frenchie. Lights were a little bright / lighting could be a little bit better . Service incredible.”
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