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American · Brooklyn · $$$$
American · Brooklyn, NY · $$$$
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 feel of a neighborhood gathering place. James Beard Nominated 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 bank vault, is a memorable experience.
“They have a small menu which tells you they have to do everything on it well and they deliver! The duck is their signature and it is really great! Juicy but not fatty, this is a great quality duck cooked just right! My other favorite dish was the Soufflé Cakes, which the caviar and butter making the bread taste amazing. Worth ordering! The staff were everything you'd expect from a Michelin restaurant and overall we had a great meal!”
“Love this place! Came here for a celebration and it did not disappoint. For an appetizer, we got the mini soufflé cake with caviar. This is a must when you come here. At least try it once. Second, we got the pasta, which is very similar to Cacio e Pepe, to share; it’s good, but nothing special. Third course, we got the duck for the main course, which is the star of the show. It was cooked to perfection. The side dish that came with it was very nice. Would totally come back soon.”
“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!”
“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.”
134 Broadway, Brooklyn, NY 11249-6031, United States
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