10/27/09

Right Out of a Larry David Episode!!

by brooklynpitbulls

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

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

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