(718) 230-0221
295 Flatbush Ave
Brooklyn,
NY
11217
40.679
-73.9736
Neighborhood: Park Slope
What People Are Saying About Franny's
The Editor
Karen Hudes
Citysearch
The Scene – 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 to the frequently packed room, which leads out to a leafy patio. – – The Food – Sustainable, independent farms provide the majority of ingredients, from veggies to milk to beef. Among the starters are a zesty house-cured sardine crostini, a delicate yet heartily flavored prosciutto di Parma and a "Jewish ghetto style" fried artichoke with an onion-skin crispiness.…
10/27/09
Right Out of a Larry David Episode!!
by brooklynpitbulls at Citysearch
Dinning at this disastrous "restaurant" felt like being seated in a boxing ring with a hostile staff. The entire meal was a battle from beginning to end and like a casino the odds were stacked against us from winning any round. Here's a quick synopsis:
Round 1: We tried to fix our wobbly table. We were scolded by the manager in a parental tone. (That hurt.)
Round 2: Asked for a vegetarian plate. Was told, "We don't do that" with a snarl although half the appetizers are vegetables. (Ouch!)
Round 3: When I asked for a second glass of wine the waitress topped off the not quite empty glass I had passed to my wife. When I pointed it out to the manager that perhaps at $12 a glass they should pour the full amount - she came back 5 minutes later and poured a few sips into an empty glass and said now we were even. (That was a blow.)
Round 4: The pasta arrived in what would be considered a children's portion by most adults. (Hunger pains!)
Round 5: Ordered two espressos which arrived ice cold. (Brain freeze hurts too.)
Round 6: The bill came and there was no offer of compensation or apology after we gently expressed our dissatisfaction. (Starting to feel numb.)
It was a knock out in the 6th round. We were down and out and never coming back!!!!
- Pros: Enjoyed reading the enthusiastic panning of the "restaurant"
- Cons: Unbearably Rude Service, Ridiculously Small Portions, Over $
12/04/08
Horrible Service
by maggie1980nyc at Citysearch
Great pasta but in these tough times I think that I'll take my money somewhere that cares about my business.
- Pros: Food-Pasta is great
- Cons: Prices and horrid service
11/09/08
Underwhelmed
by Lollia at Citysearch
I love pizza, and was excited to try Franny's. The service was excellent; our waitress was knowledgeable and made great wine recommendations, and she was attentive throughout our entire meal. The food, on the other hand, left me wanting more. Our appetizers (pumpkin/balsamic and octopus) were good, with very fresh ingredients. The pizza - the reason we were there - really didn't have much flavor. The crust was just the way I like it, but the sauce was poorly seasoned and the cheese... just wasn't good. It wasn't necessarily a bad experience overall, but I was definitely expecting more.
- Pros: service, wine selection
- Cons: pizza, cramped tables
The Details on Franny's
Know Before You Go:
Only pies with tomato listed in the ingredients are prepared with tomato sauce.
What to Drink:
The wines by the glass tend to be rather mild; a red Nero d'Avola, however, is deliciously full-bodied, almost to the point of creaminess.
Category:
Payment Methods:
Visa, MasterCard
Restaurant Special Features:
Local Favorite, Family-Friendly Dining
General Info:
Open 7 Days
