Frenchette

All 459 rated mentions, most helpful first

in:Good “Classic NYC” Restaurants for Out of Towners?2 pts
replying to u/FastChampionship2628: When I think classic restaurants, Balthazar was first to pop up in my mind. If you are thinking of places like Balthazar, Monkey Bar, PJ Clarkes, consider the following - Odeon Veselka JG Melon (unfortunately cash only) Gramercy Tavern Keens Delmonico's Wolfgang's Minetta Tavern Frechette Au Cheval Bubby's S&P Lunch Joe Jr Lexington Ave Candy Shop Ritz Diner Westway I don't know how many places you and you will friends will have time to visit but this list should give you some suggestions for breakfast, lunch and dinner.
“And it was *not* _good_ at all. Meat was either over cooked or under. Vegetetables were also either mush or basically raw.”
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in:Frenchette or Balthazar for Dinner1 pts
“Marginally better food but also much more expensive. 2. Hired below-average waiters; service is a plus for Balthazar, minus for Frenchette 3. Wasn’t willing to spend any money on interior design; result is mediocre replication of Balthazar vibe 4. Hired charlatan of a wine director, pushing only overpriced natural wines that aren’t good.”
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in:What disappointed you recently?1 pts
“What eventually came out of the kitchen was awful. Meat that was rubbery & over cooked. Vegetables were either mushy or barely warmed over.”
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in:Frenchette reviews1 pts
“It’s fine. I would not say it’s a great restaurant.”
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in:Trying to eat all the best chocolate croissants - Brooklyn/Manhattan1 pts
replying to u/darksalamander: I haven’t been here but I’ve heard good things. Any other items you enjoy from Frenchette?
“Canelés are also good, Cinnamon bun was good but not great as I recall. They sometimes have a duck rillettes sandwich which is great.”
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postFrenchette107 pts
“Got the rilletes and the portion was absurdly small. Used to be able to go here and it was a little pricey but now it’s absurd.”
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postMy personal NYC food round-up (real life and kid-friendly focused) 55 pts
“The food did not blow my mind but the vibes were so good, I felt like I was on a getaway to France.”
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in:Corima is a hot restaurant in more ways than one and it kind of detracted from the experience37 pts
“Great food, nice atmosphere, but so hot I was fanning myself, sweating through my clothes, etc.”
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in:What is the best chicken you’ve had in NYC?29 pts
“The chicken at Frenchette made me tear up. Hands down one of the best things I’ve ever eaten.”
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in:Where is the best French food in Manhattan?26 pts
“Frenchette is great. Amazing duck confit”
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in:If you could only pick one restaurant in Manhattan to visit and one to definitely avoid, what would they be?22 pts
“Oh frenchette… their cloud eggs are to die for (I call them cloud eggs)”
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in:Frenchette or Balthazar for Dinner20 pts
“frenchette, better food and atmosphere.”
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in:Spots where bar seated meal is great16 pts
“For ambiance and great food: Raoul’s, Lord’s, Frenchette, Anton’s, Pastis”
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in:Frenchette13 pts
“their food and service are always very good.”
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in:What are the best restaurants you've been to in Manhattan which aren't hard to get a reservation for?11 pts
“Exceptional service and the food is incredible. So romantic and great for a date night.”
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in:Has the service from a restaurant turned you off completely from it?11 pts
“Service during the meal was rushed but fine, though I remember thinking that even for modern French food in Tribeca, prices were high.”
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in:Most expensive roast 1/2 chicken dish in NYC?10 pts
replying to u/Garconavecunreve: Not a roast chicken but David Chang’s weird fantasy of a whole fried chicken and caviar can still be ordered at Momofuku ($600) Sailors half roast chicken is $36 Da Toscana has a garlic butter chicken for $38 Le crocodiles roast chicken $44 Locanda verdes whole roast chicken is $78, don’t think any in the city trumps that
“Frenchette’s is also $44 but is maybe the best chicken I’ve ever eaten in my life”
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in:Leaving NYC in one month, what should I absolutely try? 8 pts
“Duck frites at Frenchette + the Paris-brest a la pistache for dessert”
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in:Alternative to le coucou? (After proposal)8 pts
“Frenchette A- ambiance, A- food”
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in:Any pancakes at least as good as Chez Ma Tante?7 pts
“Frenchette - levain pancake with butter and syrup”
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in:Most expensive roast 1/2 chicken dish in NYC?6 pts
replying to u/evansdead: Frenchette’s is also $44 but is maybe the best chicken I’ve ever eaten in my life
“their duck confit... omg”
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in:Best vegan grilled veggies sandwich, ideally in Manhattan?6 pts
“Frenchettes king oyster sandwich”
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in:Best pastries in Manhatten?5 pts
“Frenchette pastries are amazing”
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in:Best duck fat potatoes in Manhattan?5 pts
“Duck - frenchette, gigot or (Brooklyn again) Francie”
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in:Recommendation for a romantic $$$-$$$$ spot, preferably French, that checks the food / ambiance / service boxes? Midtown, Downtown Manhattan, or LIC / Greenpoint5 pts
“Same restaurant group as LVD but much better for a romantic meal - dark, moody, good wine and great food.”
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in:Birthday Dinner: Frenchette, Claud, or Le Coucou?4 pts
“I went to frenchette a few weeks ago and I think it fits what you're looking for pretty well. Good service but not stuffy and really good food.”
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in:Best beans in NYC4 pts
“frenchette cassoulet lowkey changed my life”
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in:Frenchette reviews4 pts
“I like frenchette, but it is not a value.”
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in:Have you ever tried a dish at a restaurant in NYC that was so tasty you almost came back the next day—or even kept returning for it again and again?4 pts
“I think frenchette is over rated and over priced”
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in:Must try’s in SOHO4 pts
“Frenchette in Tribeca > Balthazar - need reservations - great French bistro fare - nice atmosphere”
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in:What's a Once-Loved Spot that Fell Off3 pts
replying to u/AlboutThatActionBoss: Frenchette
“Service was always appalling though.”
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in:Best French cuisine in Manhattan?3 pts
“Frenchette in Tribeca is one of the best newer bistros in Manhattan. The food can be as challenging or comfortable as you want it to be. The fries are famous for being some of the best in the city.”
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in:What is the single best tasting dish you can eat in the whole city?3 pts
“The escargot eggs at Frenchette hit a deep part of my soul”
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in:Best new restaurant desserts in NYC? 3 pts
“The croustilant at Frenchette on Worth and Church.”
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in:Favorite pistachio sweets or desserts that taste predominantly like pistachio?3 pts
“Paris Brest à La Pistache - Frenchette”
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in:Any bakery that doesn’t kill you with sugar3 pts
“Frenchette has proper Parisian quality croissants and great savory pastries as well.”
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in:Frenchette reviews3 pts
“It’s good but overpriced.”
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in:NYT: The Best Croissants in New York City (Gift Article)3 pts
replying to u/swolcial: i just went to frenchette not sure why it’s not here
“definitely one of the better classic butter croissants in the city”
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in:Best duck in the city?3 pts
“duck frites at frenchette are great”
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in:Where is the best French food in Manhattan?3 pts
replying to u/Mrpeabodywhoopwhoop: Frenchette is great. Amazing duck confit
“Agreed. Best roast chicken I’ve ever had.”
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in:medium-upscale places with great wine lists for a big group?3 pts
“All great wine lists, incredible somms, and more importantly good range for wine lovers (not crazy markups). Enjoy!”
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in:Moules toast, rib chop, and duck frites at Frenchette in Tribeca. Not pictured: 6 martinis each 😬3 pts
“this place is amazing even if the soft scrambled egg ran through me like no one’s business.”
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in:Hello! Looking for an elevated cocktail bar near Au Cheval3 pts
“Frenchette has great cocktails”
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in:Restaurant Opinions2 pts
“Frenchette: slightly overpriced and underwhelming quality imo”
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in:Restaurant Opinions2 pts
“Frenchette is pricey, maybe overpriced for the (good) quality.”
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in:French Restaurants that Serve Cassoulet?2 pts
“Just had cassoulet at Frenchette on Tuesday night. Not sure if they’ll have it in December but it was delicious.”
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in:Best pastries in Manhatten?2 pts
replying to u/oftenfrequently: Frenchette pastries are amazing but you have to plan around the timing. Also the fresh Madeleines at Dominique Ansel but you gotta eat them while they're warm for the full effect.
“Frenchette has great cannelle”
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in:Frenchette or Balthazar for Dinner2 pts
“If you’re going for good food, and interesting wine, Frenchette for sure.”
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in:Le Rock: very disappointing2 pts
“It’s just like frenchette - fine food, but expensive and small portions. I really don’t understand the hype.”
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in:Why is there so much apathy around restaurant week?2 pts
“I do feel frenchette, le crocodile, and Grammercy Tavern are definitely worth it for lunch.”
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