Fanny
Brooklyn, NY 11211
Phone: (718) 389-2060
- Price:
- $$
- Cross Street:
- Between Frost Street and Withers Street
- Directions:
- L at Graham Ave
- Hours:
- Sun-Thu 11am-11pm, Fri-Sat 11am-12am
Editorial Review for Fanny – by Karen Hudes
The Scene
Stone tiles, brick walls and clear pendant bulbs with glowing filaments make the front room of this neighborhood spot both crisp and warm. The back room is darker, setting the scene for dates as well as lingering group meals. Young, refined diners either fill the place or leave it half-empty depending on the night.
The Food
The kitchen makes a few strong showings. Roasted chicken has a crackling, flavorful skin and savory meat, though it could be a touch moister. Smoky slices of duck are nicely balanced by avocado over greens, and the salad nicoise is done to the hilt with fat capers, lemony olives and, following tradition, high-end canned tuna. Among the less successful dishes, the homemade pate is overly chilled and chunky, and both the calamari and grilled pork chop arrive overcooked. Light and fragrant, the lavender blanc manger outshines the other desserts.
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Insider Tips
When to GoThree-egg omelets, Provencal tarts and burgers are on the lunch and weekend brunch menus, served until 4pm.
Know Before You GoReservations are accepted for groups of six or more.
User Reviews for Fanny
12/27/2007 Posted by stevenmsargent
Great food at very reasonable prices. Their standards are fantastic and the specials never fail to please. Be sure to ask the owners to recommend a wine. The selection is fantastic and they know what they're talking about. A tad small for kids, so you may want to get a baby-sitter. However, a fantastic place to take a date (even if it's a date with the wife :-).
Pros: Food, Price, Service
Cons: None
11/28/2007 Posted by justinh
This isn't anyone's idea of destination dining, but if you live in the neighborhood, and don't feel like cooking one night, it's a perfectly sweet little spot. Dishes are a lot like what you could cook at home, but the lovely staff, cute little back garden and general consistency of quality make it worthwhile--plus you don't have to do the dishes afterward.
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