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Franny's

(Now Closed)

Pizzeria, Italian Restaurant, and Wine Bar$$$$

North Slope, Brooklyn

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Franny's

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SageOctober 4, 2014
Been here 50+ times
The small plates are always changing and always great. The clam pizza is delicious. Love the wine, cocktails and fantastic amaro selection. But what's most under appreciated are the delicious pastas.
Cole KennedyMay 29, 2017
Everything you've heard is true. The pizzas and pastas are both damn near perfect. Order lots, and let them guide you through the big Italian wine list — you're sure to find a nice bottle.
EaterJanuary 5, 2011
A popular favorite in the area, it doesn't only serve up perfection in pie form. They also offer pastas, salads like their raw brussel sprouts or kale numbers, and killer cocktails. [Eater 38 Member] Read more
New York PostJanuary 28, 2015
The Flatbush pizza spot is also home to the Cappelletti Elisir Novasalus, a bold and exceptionally complex amaro (Italian liqueur) with a rich red wine base and a shockingly bitter finish. Read more
SabrinaJuly 19, 2016
The clam pizza is as good as the reviews with large pieces of clams on a white pizza. The sausage pizza is ok and the beef tongue and lamb terrine with buttered bread is the highlight of the menu.
EaterMarch 17, 2014
All of the rustic, wood-fired pizzas at Franny's are worth a try, but the clam pie is the knock-out dish here. It is quite possibly New York's best clam pizza. Read more
The Corcoran GroupDecember 5, 2013
Hands down, the best pizza in Brooklyn. Make sure you head here super early if you're attending at event at the Barclays Center, as there's usually a wait. Get the clam pizza...leave happy.
F. BastardSeptember 23, 2015
The best pizza in the city. The crust is magnificent and the toppings are first rate too. Superb antipasti and interesting wines. It will cost more than you expect. You won't care.
AndrewApril 21, 2014
Wow. We were blown away by this place. I'd recommend sitting at the bar to eat & soak up the atmosphere. Our server, Demetrius, was beyond brilliant. It was an absolute pleasure ...try the limoncello!
Jim TaylorApril 9, 2015
Franny’s is known as one of the most popular pizza joints in New York, and rightly so for its delicious pizza and wine. Expect to wait when you come here, but it’s well worth the wait to try it out. Read more
Whitney BAugust 30, 2015
Nicely crisp and a little char on the bottom crust and a poofy, bubbly edge... One of the best Neapolitan pies in NYC.
Chelsea RenaudMay 9, 2016
Excellent Neopolitan pies - the clam pie is a must (and the meatballs, and mushroom mozz). Franny’s also does excellent pastas and salads--Puttanesca, Maccheroni, onion Zeppole.
Varun ShettyAugust 15, 2014
Been here 10+ times
Incredibly comforting food. Go splitty splitty on any pasta and pizza (menu changes pretty frequently).
Henry BridgeMay 28, 2015
Yes, the pizza. But also some of the best and most creative sides I've eaten. Favorite way to order for two: 3-4 sides, 1 pizza, and a canolo!
Jessica M.August 14, 2014
Been here 25+ times
Franny's is the best - consistently excellent pizza, clam pie, great wine list. Enjoy a cocktail while you wait (which isn't as long in the new space).
Chelsea RenaudMay 10, 2016
Franny’s is definitely casual, it’s still slightly more sophisticated. Order: Bucatini, no matter what it comes with; clam pizza; tomato, basil; buffalo mozzarella pizza.
IrmaZandl ZandlSlantJune 8, 2015
Terrific spot for lunch or dinner after a visit to the Brooklyn Museum. A very short 15 mins walk.
Federico EvangelistaJanuary 21, 2014
Franny's is one of the few places in NY (or the US I should say) that knows how to really cool pasta. They use the best quality pasta cooked perfectly al dente.
Angie SandersApril 8, 2013
Been here 5+ times
My favorites: the crostini w/ricotta & spinach (simple but comforting), pea shoot app (shit yeah), and the mezze maniche pasta w/spicy pork sausage (rocked my world).
Adam KubanOctober 9, 2013
Dinner? Get in line. It's very popular and very busy. But lunch is another story—very easy to get a table. Try the clam pizza. It's killer. But they're pros. Whatever calls to you will likely be good.
Shermans TravelAugust 15, 2012
Appetizers and pies (served uncut with a crispy, wood-fired crust) are created with homemade, locally-sourced ingredients: the delicious pancetta, from a small farm in Iowa, is cured in-house. Read more
Katherine M.April 18, 2015
"Top-notch pizza, but don’t sleep on the rest of the menu either. Salt cod croquettes, slow cooked leeks with grilled salame, pasta or maybe polenta with shrimp, shelling beans, and chilies." Read more
Paige CApril 29, 2015
Delicious pizza. We had a group of 8 and they were very accommodating. I wish they had more of a selection of salads and veggies though!
Varun ShettyJanuary 4, 2014
Been here 10+ times
Constantly rotating pastas. Pizzas tend to stay on the menu longer - the white pie and prosciutto are great.
CompassMay 20, 2014
Wildly popular thin crust pies, pasta, and salumi plates have kept this local eatery buzzing -- and recently moved into a larger space.
Margarita KrupOctober 21, 2014
Delicious pizza! Tomato, sausage, and buffalo mozzarella and the broccoli rabe pizza was delicious. Have to come back for the clam pizza.
michael nerenburgAugust 25, 2013
After reading the tips I feel like I ate at a different restaurant. Food was good. Far from awesome or orgasmic. I mean you give any idiot a fancy looking pizza and they immediately think its great.
7th.ListMarch 11, 2012
Savor: Crostini; pizza..As its ingredients depend on locally-grown harvests,franny's changes their menus daily..Try the unadorned pie (extra-virgin olive oil and sea salt); it's a classic of its kind Read more
Josue EvillaSeptember 29, 2016
This just might be my favorite pizza joint in the city. Wood grilled perfection. Come with a party, order everything and share!
 Jonathan Libov September 20, 2015
I'm piling on here, but the clam pizza is outrageously good. The sauce is claim juice mixed with a little dairy to thicken it up and it's amazing.
Selim VarolMarch 1, 2015
The whole menu is great! If they dim down the lights a bit upstairs its all good baby baby! 🌟🌟🌟🌟
Margot MazurMay 11, 2015
Adore this place. Unreal customer service and the food is amazing. Check that wine list too! That vegan pizza is divine.
Geoffroy BablonJanuary 10, 2014
It's hard to go wrong with the menu here. But if you're like to go particularly right, look no further than the pancetta & apple mostarda crostini. Get two.
Samantha SchwartzAugust 5, 2016
Consistently the best pizza in North Slope though do not miss the small plates and pastas which never disappoint.
Halstead PropertyJanuary 27, 2012
This place takes pizza in Brooklyn to a whole new level. We recommend the classic, buffalo mozzarella, tomato and basil, but we're also partial to the clams, parsley and peppers.
ドーラMarch 7, 2011
The thin-crust pizzas are served uncut (just like in Italy) and feature seasonal, organic veggies. And while the bottom of the pie could sometimes be crispier, the outer crust is satisfyingly flaky.
Memo S.July 13, 2016
The pizza is the winner here, but the wine selection is great and features numerous biodynamic & organic wines.
Tim SheyNovember 11, 2013
Been here 5+ times
What kind of pizza place makes you cut your own pizza? A great one. Try the cauliflower & anchovy - and get a pasta dish, they're even better.
goopJuly 30, 2014
Franny’s churns out some of the best pizza and locally-sourced food in Brooklyn, maybe even NYC. Read more
Emma CramerMarch 21, 2014
Wine on tap! Plus the white pizza is pretty delicious.
Meg FarmerSeptember 1, 2015
Cozy spot to meet with friends and catch up. Terrine was insanely good, first time having clam pie- not bad, but also not the star.
Victoria RainertFebruary 10, 2013
Amazing thin-crust pizzas. The simple garlic bruschetta is wonder. And the pasta is great. Wish we had one in Bronxville!
BC 😎🎶May 25, 2012
It's not just pizza. Loved everything on the menu I tried, especially the artichoke. Everything tastes amazing. I can't wait to eat here again!
Matt HealyAugust 16, 2011
Been here 5+ times
Franny takes local sourcing very seriously. Printed on the back of the menu is an extremely detailed roster of where the ingredients come from, all in the area.
Tarah FeinbergJuly 4, 2012
Try the Penne With Pork Sausagr, Fennel And Parmigiano Reggiano - So delicious. I could eat it all day. Pasta was a tiny bit undercooked, though.
Find. Eat. Drink.July 13, 2010
Owner Francine Stephens recommends drinking the Punta Crena Mataòssu Reiné (white wine) w/ the clam pizza. Home-made sweet vermouth is a great way to start. Pork cheek & beef tongue terrine is killer. Read more
Janis HuangNovember 1, 2015
Get as many pizzas as possible. The rest of the menu is good but pizza is the main event. They give you pizza scissors!
Jason PorterSeptember 30, 2016
Clam pizza was top notch. Great beers on tap.
karen bonna rainertJuly 24, 2011
Been here 10+ times
You can't go wrong here, but here's my usual order: farro salad, some type of pasta (they're all great) and sausage or clam pizza. DO IT.
Jessica M.April 17, 2016
Been here 25+ times
Everything is delicious here - but everyone should try the clam pie at least once.

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