Franny's

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295 Flatbush Ave (at nr. Prospect Pl.)
Brooklyn, NY 11217

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(718) 230-0221
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Franny's - Brooklyn, NY
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A few years ago, my wife and I were lucky enough to spend a week in Naples and have true Neapolitan pizza, in neighborhood joints in the center of the old city. When we got back t...

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This must be a restaurant run by weight watchers because i ordered the Cavatelli with chillies and ricotta last night at this overpriced, over zealous hot spot on flatbush avenue,...

Disappointing! 3/3/2006

An attempt to be innovative gone a bit too far. If you are looking for great, basic pizza - this may not be the place for you. The desserts, however, are outstanding! Good atmoshere and service. Pros: Convenient , Atmosphere, Good desserts Cons: The pizza more
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Bad luck? 1/29/2006

I was happy when Franny's opened b/c I though that it would be cool to have a fancy pizza place right next to your house. I've been there 2 times and I'm not willing to try anymore! The first time the service was awful but the food was good, nothing special but good. Actually I think the appetizers are pretty good. The second time I went it was a total disaster!!!! I almost cried when I saw my boyfriend's white pizza black! and mine was burned as well. I think the waiters wanted to leave b/c it wasn't a lot of people and they made us feel really uncomfortable! It was awful. I won't try again! more
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Definitely worth the hype! 1/28/2006

After reading so much about Franny's, I was extremely excited to experience the hype. To be sure, I was not disappointed! There was a fairly long wait (understandable for a friday night), but it was made pleasant by the friendly staff and fabulous bar service. BY the time we sat down, my party was ravenous...and Franny's delivered. The food was incredible. I had one of the best preparations of baccala (salt cod) in my life- served in a mouth watering gratin with creamy kale. The cured meats were outstanding- and the provologne pizza with roasted onions will keep me dreaming until my next visit. Yes, it can be pricey- but true new York foodies are willing to pay for quality. Our server was incredible- and seemed to know everything about Italian cuisine and wine- impressing two of my dining companions who work in the restaurant industry. Pros: Food., Wine., Service Cons: Popular! more
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highly recommended 12/20/2005

delicious... always fresh ingredients. the food is simple and the flavors are amazing. their house cured meats are among the best in the city. never had a problem with the service... maybe had to wait a little while, but it's a busy restaurant. besides, it's a comfortable place to be and the staff is very friendly. definately worth checking out. Pros: fresh food Cons: it's not a secret more
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Disappointing 12/3/2005

Very disappointing. I was hoping the pizza lived up to the ""no cutting the pizza, no substitutions"" snootiness, it didn't. The dough was tasty, ingredients fresh, but not enough sauce or toppings. If they believe the pizza is so good that you cannot make any substitutions, it should have been amazing. There are many better pizza places in New York. Pros: Tasty crust, Fresh ingredients, Nice looking space Cons: Too expensive, Average taste overall, Annoying policies more
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The star of Prospect Heights. 12/1/2005

Living right around the corner, I've been to Franny's more times than I can count. And every time, it's been spectacular. Other reviews have commented on the service; I've never had a problem. The servers have always been enthusiastic and knowledgable, and any server is happy to help you, whether they took your order or not. But the food...oh, the food! The pizza is heavenly. The appetizers are constantly interesting and delicious. The wine is always first-rate, and though they only have three beers on tap, they always seem to be exactly what I want. The host or hostess is always smiling, and even if they can't seat you right away, they are good about letting you know what the status is. It is a little cramped, but what place in NYC isn't? Give Franny's a chance. It's worth it. Pros: pizza!, appetizers, service Cons: tight seating more
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Too bad it's just pizza 11/28/2005

Good pizza, but the appetizers are really the standout. If only there were a few additional entree options--some pastas or salads, maybe--for when pizza's just not what you want. Pros: Great appetizers, Good pizza Cons: Lack of variety more
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Go for it! 7/21/2005

This is a treasure on a down and out strip of Flatbush Ave. in Prospect Heights. Most of the pizzas are just right, although the clam one seems to be about salt and burned crust. Do try the ever-changing crostini with such toppings as slow cooked summer beans or an intense tuna concentrate. The vegetable and seafood appetizers, like fried zucchini with blossoms and squid with a green herb and onion salsa, are never disatisfying. The garden is always breezy and the front of the main room is always comfortable; but do try not to get a table near the boiling hot open kitchen, which also happens to be near the bathroom. And, the special cocktails are amazing. This summer they have a Green Market Gin and Tonic, which comes with a heirloom radish, slices of local cucumber and a sprig of Italian parsley, yum. Pros: Pizza, Comfort, Cocktails Cons: At times crazy food, A tad pricey, Long wait more
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wonderful all-around 7/11/2005

Simply some of the best pizza I've ever had; gives Patsy's a run for its money. I've had the garlic and mozzarella, fennel sausage and clam toppings--all fantastic. Also, the only restaurant where I can find a sweet, sparkling red wine. Help staff could not be friendlier. They make a mean panne cotta as well. Pros: quick service, great wine, tasty toppings Cons: rocky patio more
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Amazing food, amazing service! 6/28/2005

Rustic Italian food prepared with amazingly fresh ingrediants from local producers- brought by friendly, educated servers with impressive food and wine knowledge. True- if you want cheap pizza and inexpensive chianti- maybe you should try an establishment that cares less about both the presentation and flavor of the dishes served. This place is for those with distinguished tastes who love food and those who know how it should be prepared. I can't ask for anything more when I dine out.... It is no wonder that many of NYC's press has written about Franny's. The garden is fantastic...I felt like I was in a piazza in Italy... Pros: Service, Food Cons: Crowded more
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Elegant and Relaxed 5/22/2005

This place has a refined rustic feel and great food. It's a bit procey but everything is delicious. more
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User review by shfs46 5/7/2005

eating at franny's is like being in italy in a cozy trattoria. the food is amazing. there is a new menu every night. the salads are very interesting and the pizzas are melt in your mouth delicious. my favorites are the clam pizza and the mushroom pizza. all the meats are cured on the premises as well. the waitstaff is very knowledgeble and very attentive. franny's is our favorite stop in brooklyn. more
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I just don't get it... 5/4/2005

I've been to Franny's now several times, as it's extremely convenient and I really want to love it. Unfortunately, Franny's seems hell-bent on losing my support. I agree with the many posters addressing an oppressively aggressive waitstaff, and I'm in particular support of the review directed at Franny's bizarrely adamant refusal to cut pizza (or provide adaquate knives/plates for us to do it ourselves). But mostly, I just don't think Franny's is that good. Of the maybe six pizzas I've tried, only the mushroom really made an impression, and at $14 for an appetizer-sized portion, I just can't recommend it - no matter how convenient. Pros: Location Cons: Waitstaff, Price, Overrated more
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Need to work on the SERVICE 4/29/2005

I've been to the restaurant a couple of times. The pizza pies are good but the waiting staff needs to IMPROVE. The other day, I was told on the phone that they provided takeout pizza. When I got to the restaurant, the waitress informed me that takeout at the particular time I arrived is not available because they are too busy. I informed her that I had been told just twenty minutes ago on the phone that takeout service was available. She in turn informed me that ""takeout is available, so long as the restaurant is not too busy to accommodate takeouts."" Needless to say, I found this super annoying and unbelievably unprofessional. Leaving customer's in a lurch is not good business policy, especially since there are other great wood oven pizza joints down the corner on 5th Ave. Cons: not good use of space more
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Good Food, Just too darn expensive 4/28/2005

The food is very good and service is too. If you're a party of 2 the tables are quite cramped. But bottom line it is just too expensive. If you want to try it have a pizza and a beer at the bar, with tax and tip it'll be about $25. Pros: Food, Service, Garden Cons: Cramped, Too Expensive more
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Pizza Palate 4/22/2005

This place is great. The appetizers are unusual for a pizza joint, the pizza's are incredibly light (if not a touch burnt from time to time) and tasty. The fact that the ingredients are of high, if not organic, very natural and local quality is a real boon. The bartender (cute bald guy) can mix a drink and knows his stuff (rare to find Cynar outside of my Nonna's house). Yes, the waitstaff can be a little ""perky"" but I've been here serveral times and have yet to be disappointed. The price for what you get ... the quality ingredients make it worth while. Those who posted ""bland"" ... consider quitting smoking or salting your food to death. Subtle and flavourful are symbiotic in the culinary world. Pros: Great Pizza, Casual warm atmospher Cons: Cramped Space, No Delivery, A tad $$$ more
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Best Pizza hands down... 3/31/2005

First of all, I can't believe that there are people out there that get upset when they have to cut their own pizza. I've been to Franny's several times, and have never had an issue with this fact. The crust is perfectly light and crisp, and they give you a knife. Also, when a cocktail is made correctly, it shouldn't taste like it has alcohol in it. Sadly, many people feel the need to berate their server for a stronger drink. Thirdly, and most importantly, the pizzas here are unlike anything you could ever have in walking distance. The flour in the crust is from Vermont, the sauce from San Marzanos, the cheese from Brooklyn, and the anchovies the best you could ever hope for. If you don't actually know how to recognize quality and passion for REAL cuisine, then don't poste on here. more
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There's no there there 3/31/2005

Well it started off wrong when the bartender didn't know that Maker's Mark was bourbon. When I asked her to add a bit to my very weak drink she refused. I just don't get this place. Well over $100 bucks for pizza! Granted a few cocktails were thrown in, and an app, but come on. The cauliflower app was mostly bread. The other one was so memorable I can't remember what it was. My wife's clam pie was excellent, but my anchovie pie could have been had at any one of the dozen other pizza places within walking distance. If your looking to have a great meal walk over to 5th ave and take your pick but bypass this joint. more
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Not so good. 3/29/2005

First the good, the pies are tasty. The bad- they come not sliced (they will not cut the pizza no matter how you ask), on a plate that is too small and curved and they arm you with knives that are duller than Grampa's slide show. I understand if the look they are going for includes an unsliced pie, but if requested they should slice it for me or give me some tools that are up to the challenge. I was told that the kitchen doesn't even have a cutter! I work in a kitchen and I feel certain that they have a knife or two lying around as well as a cutting board. The service is pushy. I do like the pizza's there, they are over priced, but good. I am, as you can tell, annoyed by the place. I doubt that I will return. Cons: service, won't slice pizza, price more
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Over Hyped and Overrated!! 1/22/2005

While the individual pizzas where good (nothing special) the prices were outrageous. Dinner for me and my wife (2 pizzas, 2 glasses of wine and 1 dessert was $100 bucks!). The servers are constantly in your face asking if you want another drink (mine was half full). There are several other places in Brooklyn to fine comparable if not better pizza, at reasonable prices and without the hassle or attitude. Pros: Neighborhood Cons: , Value, Service more
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Editorial

  • The most striking feature of this Flatbush Avenue restaurant is its arched, blazing oven in back of the open kitchen. Exposed brick walls and a long row of square wooden tables lend an earthiness...

  • 3/10/2005 Provided by Citysearch
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  • Hours: Mon-Thu 5:30pm-11pm Fri 5:30pm-11:30pm Sat 12pm-11:30pm Sun 12pm-10pm
  • Payments: Master Card, Visa
  • Neighborhoods: Park Slope
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