Franny's Inc
(718) 230-0221
295 Flatbush Ave
Brooklyn,
NY
11217
40.679
-73.9736
Neighborhood: Park Slope
What People Are Saying About Franny's Inc
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. Toppings on the stellar thin-crust pizzas include vibrantly seasoned, tender meatballs; ricotta and parsley pesto with a refreshing accent of mint; and pancetta, ramps and fontina, which play off each other in pungent harmony. Desserts of smooth anise pannacotta and homemade pistachio ice cream with crushed nuts are subtle and beautifully textured.
User Reviews
maggie1980nyc
December 04, 2008
Great pasta but in these tough times I think that I'll take my money somewhere that cares about my business.
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Lollia
November 09, 2008
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.
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jpl23
August 11, 2008
Aside from the unsubstantiated prices and pretentious air, the pizza just isn't any good at Franny's. I LOVE thin crust pizza, but what I received at Franny's was a burnt piece of paper, topped with tasteless mozzarella and a ridiculous amount of overpowering parmesan cheese. Franny's represents what is wrong with the "new" Brooklyn, all hype but no substance. If you are actually in the mood for pizza you're better off at DiFara, Grimaldi's or just about any other pizzeria in Brooklyn. On a positive note, is a cute space.
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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.
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Restaurant Special Features:
Local Favorite, Family-Friendly Dining
