franny's

Critics' Pick

295 Flatbush Ave., Brooklyn, NY 11217 40.678979 -73.973722
nr. Prospect Pl. See Map | Subway Directions Hopstop Popup
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Cuisine: Italian, Pizza
Price Range:
$$
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Key to Prices and ratings
Upscale

Almost Perfect

Exceptional

Generally Excellent

Very Good

Good

Cheap Eats

Best in Category

Excellent

Delicious

Very Good

Noteworthy
Very Expensive

Expensive

Moderate

Cheap
Reader Rating:
5.2 out of 10
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23 Reviews | Write a Review

Photo by Robert K. Chin

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Official Website

frannysbrooklyn.com

Hours

Mon-Thu, 5:30pm-11pm; Fri, 5:30-11:30pm; Sat, noon-11:30pm; Sun, noon-10pm

Nearby Subway Stops

B, Q at Seventh Ave.; 2, 3 at Bergen St.

Prices

$8-$17

Payment Methods

MasterCard, Visa

Special Features

Bar Scene
Dine at the Bar
Hot Spot
Notable Chef
Open Kitchens / Watch the Chef
Outdoor Dining

Alcohol

Full Bar

Reservations

Not Accepted

Profile

New York pizza has historically meant John's, Patsy's, Totonno's, and Lombardi's, and soon, we boldly decree, it will come to mean franny's, a newfangled Park Slope pizzeria where, even in its earliest days, the Underground Gourmet has glimpsed pizza greatness. It came on our third visit, when the crust, which early on was a tad dry, a bit brittle, and almost too thin, had settled into a tender, pliable, yet snappy groove, and the high-grade toppings coalesced. It was delicious, resilient, and light, Neapolitan in its simplicity and balance, and it came as a surprise: At franny's, a pizza isn't just a pizza—it's a political statement, the vehicle for expressing a worldview shared by husband-and-wife owners Andrew Feinberg and Francine Stephens, veterans of Savoy and as committed to the Chez Panissean tenets of local, sustainable agriculture as they are to the venerable tradition of artisanal pizza-making. Try the unadorned pie (extra-virgin olive oil and sea salt); it's a classic of its kind. — Rob Patronite and Robin Raisfeld

Outdoor Dining

The outdoor garden is open Memorial Day to Labor Day.

New Menu Daily
As its ingredients depend on locally-grown harvests, franny's changes their menus daily.

Recommended Dishes

Crostini, $6-$10; pizza, $8-$17

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Recipes at franny's

5.2

"Mixed Reviews"
Average Reader Rating
on a Scale of 10

39%	Would you go back?
39%	Would you take a date?
22%	Would you take kids?
18%	Would you go on business?
31%	Would you go on a special occasion?

Food:	6.9
Service:	5.1
Décor:	6.1
Value:	4.0

franny's

The best pizza in New York City

BrooklynHeightsLiz from 11201 | Posted on 10/4/09

Overall Rating: 109 (Highly Recommended)


Food:	9
Service:	8

Décor:	9

Value:	8

New York Magazine rated Frannys as number three in the best pizza in New York in 2009. I would suggest that Frannys is in fact better than Keste. Their pizzas are much lighter, more delicate and less doughy. The ambiance and the service is top notch. Note: In the summer months, be sure to dine out on their garden patio.

franny's

Ignore the negative reviews

HighlyCritical from 19335 | Posted on 8/12/09

Overall Rating: 1010 (Highly Recommended)


Food:	10
Service:	7

Décor:	7

Value:	10

Ignore the complaints. Franny's cocktails are among the best in New York or anywhere else for that matter. The wine list is dynamic and interesting. Contrary to other reviews, it is fairly priced. The pizza is the best in new york. Is it cheap for pizza? no. However, franny's is an exceptional value when compared to other restaurants of similar quality. I no longer live in New York, but i do drive up from philly every other month to go to dinner....at franny's of course.

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