Francie

We visited two times, dishes tasted quite different than the first time we went! All the dishes got very salty except the pork. Pork is amazing, definitely better than steak! The first time we went we ordered duck, very nicely cooked and flavorful! Highly recommended if you want to order meat, just order pork and duck! We weren’t really amazed by the appetizers, just a okay

TLDR: Unquestionably one of the best meals I've had in 2023. I hate to say it but everything was good. Standouts for me were the foie gras canelé, house salad, lobster ravioli and of course - the duck. Bottom line, this is epic-level food. They have a star but if the Michelin Guide stripped it away, I wouldn't care; that means I can eat here easier then. Go watch the Eater video. Why not 5/5? Let's get that part out of the way first. Came here for a special occasion for a 9:00 PM seating. Checked in at 8:55 PM, simply to check in - not to be seated earlier. The was pretty curt, I am paraphrasing here: "Well, we're running on time. So we're seating to reservations, if you could wait over there by the bar and you're welcome to enjoy a drink." The tone was cold enough that took note of it. We sat over by the bar and waited. 9PM came, nothing. I am fair - as a guest I'm permitted 15 minutes to be late. I think restos can be extended the same courtesy; life happens. At some point between 9:15 PM and 9:20 I was asked if I wanted a drink, we politely declined and preferred to just wait. We finally sat at 9:22 PM. From when I checked in, I was basically staring off and looking down at my watch every few minutes. Not a single apology or assurance that I would be seated soon. If I were just told to wait and they'd come get me, that would have been fine. It was the curtness of the comment and I was told they were running "on time" when clearly, they were not. To be candid, this rubbed us the wrong way enough that if there was no cancellation fee ; I very well may have walked out. I'm glad we did not because I thoroughly enjoyed my experience here, other than this part. Happy to connect with the restaurant separately. They ran out of Roman sourdough which was disappointing but it was after 9PM. Foie Gras Canelé. Jesus. Crispy, rich, decadent, so unique. I've had lots of foie gras but this was truly special. The look on our faces was like when you find a $20 bill in the middle of the street, just pure - Oh Snap! Honeynut Bomboloni. A savory donut with pancetta parm on top, one biter of happiness. Market Salad. Watching the prep on the Eater video sold me. There's over 20 ingredients, all different types of preparation for this dish. There's roasted parts, dehydrated, fresh, crispy. It's a pretty plate to see but I admire the technique and the flavors on this are wonderful. Lobster Ravioli. I don't order stuff like this but now - I will. Homemade pasta, the filling is minced/actual lobster which gives this fabulous texture. Perfectly al dente, rich, flavorful. The sauce drew me in, I was using the pasta utensil and ladling this magic into my mouth. If you like bisque, this is another level. Crown Rohan Duck. Dry-aged for 30 days, fanned out beautifully and paired with sides - what else do you need. If you enjoy duck, you'll love this. If you didn't like duck, you'll realize you were silly. Thinly sliced, crispy skin, dry-aged umami - yeah, this is the right one. Sundae for Two. We saw people getting it, so we got it. I can see why, puts the Luger's one down the block to shame. I actually walked over to find Chef Chris and thank him - because this was one of the best meals I had all year. I felt it was right to commend him on killin' it. Francie is a place that I will remember quite fondly and will probably be back to sooner than I expect.

Food 5/10 Quite unfortunate that the food was just ok, because the vibes were beautiful and the service was great too. We ordered the beef tartare, cheese souflfe, lobster ravioli, clam pasta, and the duck. I would say the beef tartare and clam pasta are worth a shot, but the duck, which was supposed to be the star of the show, fell disappointingly short. The presentation was all there, but it came out kind of flavorless and dry. The lobster ravioli was also quite mid. Unfortunately, that made this spot three stars. Atmosphere 9/10 Beautifully designed interior, clean and modern. Sleek vibes. Love the lighting too. Service 9/10 Super enjoyable time learning about the dishes and they really make it an experience.

A romantic place with good food. The famous duck can feed more than 2. 3-4 people can easily share it if ordering other dishes on the menu. Duck was juicy, and the jus was great, but it would've been better if I had been served the legs, too! West Coast oysters were superb. Souffle could be more tender. They were more like sponge cakes. Great seaweed butter, though. Great service from the manager of the restaurant. Fabulous chocolate dessert made by pastry chef, which is hard to find in NYC these days.

[One star ⭐️ Michelin] Francie received a coveted Michelin Star only 8 weeks after re-opening in 2021 and received stellar reviews from The New York Time, New York Magazine, and The Infatuation. Francie is on the corner of Broadway & Bedford in the heart of Williamsburg, Brooklyn, and has the convivial feel of a neighborhood brasserie. Located in a limestone-clad former bank building, Francie serves an approachable menu inspired by European flavors and designed for flexibility. The timeless space, designed by architect Glen Coben, is brought together by the open kitchen, a focal point that beckons both neighbors and quests to the warmth of the dining room. We were too full to have the converted duck dish so we went for pasta and the porchetini. Very very good!👍🏻