Francine Restaurant

First time here. Amazing food and great service. We had the grilled octopus and endive salad to start. My wife had the lobster pasta and I had the branzino. We also had the ratatouille. It does not look special, but it too was amazing. All the food was tasty, well seasoned and cooked perfectly. Meal was not cheap, but would definitely come back.

First impression: the owner is there greeting everyone coming in. That’s awesome! I travel for a living and the Chilean Sea Bass was as good or better than any I’ve had around the country. The service was exceptional. If you haven’t been there go!!

Teresa was a gem throughout our whole experience. She had a great server and offered a very warm and welcoming presence throughout. The food was delightful, but the club music leaves a little to be desired on a Wednesday night. But overall great experience.

We are visiting this city, and this was one of the restaurants with the best reviews on inKind. Our experience was truly spectacular: the staff was very friendly, and the food was delicious (absolutely everything), including the happy hour dishes. We loved it and will be coming back before our return trip.

Nice French fine dining, but not memorable. It’s restaurant week in Scottsdale! So I only ordered from the special menu. I ordered the pita humus, orange wedge salad, the salmon, chicken & potatoes and the berry tiramisu. Also got the cocktail NOH off the regular menu. The food was as expected at a fine dining restaurant, but it was not extraordinary. The service was and atmosphere was also as expected and good. If you’re looking for something special considering the money you will be spending here, this is not it.

Dining at Francine Restaurant was a culinary masterpiece! For appetizers, we tried the Whipped Goat Cheese, the Filet Mignon Carpaccio & the Endive Salad all so delicious. Entrees like the truffle-infused Mushroom Rigatoni and the Salmon Riviera with tzatziki and grapefruit were some of our favorites on the menu, so flavorful! Highly recommend the Crème Brûlée for dessert, it’s spectacular. The service was impeccable, especially our server Teressa, who was personable and knowledgeable, while the entire staff was attentive and warm. The general manager’s kindness added a special touch, he bought us a round of drinks which made the night extra special. A luxurious, fun experience we can’t wait to repeat! 💖

Teresa was our server and she was amazing! The environment was great for a Saturday night dinner and chef Leo sent over complimentary desserts which were fantastic! Would definitely recommend ☺️

One of my all time favorite restaurants! The food is incredible, but the service is just as great! Everyone is so friendly and welcoming, and I always feel so taken care of! If you’re looking for a great date night spot this is it!

Thank you Francine Restaurant for a beautiful evening of vibrant flavors, an elegant atmosphere, and award-winning French Mediterranean cuisine The name "Francine" is a loving homage to celebrity-chef founder Laurent Halasz' mother... and his own upbringing in the South of France. With over 20 years of global culinary experience at Michelin Star restaurants, French-born Executive Chef Remy Lefebvre focuses on experience and high food quality to recreate specialties of the region through a product-driven approach...and it shows. My friend and I shared the Whipped Goat Cheese and Filet Mignon Carpaccio to start, followed by the Salmon Riviera and Two Wash Ranch Chicken. If you know me you know I love dessert...and both the Chocolate Pot de Crème and Trio of Sorbets did not miss My friend had the Lychee Martini, and they did the Saison de la Peche for me as a mocktail Did the mention the service was fabulous from top to bottom??! Can't wait to come back soon for their brunch!!

I came to Francine for a girls birthday dinner and it happened to be restaurant week. Unfortunately, I was disappointed that our waiter didn't offer us the restaurant week menu, I had to ask for it. The waiter did not seem very thrilled that we asked for the restaurant week menu. Don't offer restaurant week if your wait staff is not openly telling your guests about the menu. We got a weird vibe that he didn't want to offer us the restaurant week menu because our party of 10 bill would be significantly less due to restaurant week. All of us did order off of the restaurant week menu because it was such a great deal, $55 for appetizer, entree and dessert. For appetizer you could pick between hummus and pita, beef tartare bites and endive salad. For the entree, you could pick between mushroom truffle rigatoni, salmon riverea and chicken supreme. And for dessert the options were berries tiramasu and sorbet duo. I ended up getting the beef tartare bites which I shared with my friend and she got the hummus which I tried too. Both were great. For my entree, I ordered the truffle mushroom rigatoni, it was absolutely fantastic. I could have licked my bowl. I would 100% order that again. For my dessert, I ordered their berries tiramisu. I enjoyed that dessert. It was a different twist on tiramisu. My friend ordered their sorbet duo which had coconut and strawberry. We LOVED the coconut! I tried their fire and ice cocktail, if you like mezcal this is a must try. I also loved their loud and clear cocktail, it had tequila, vanilla , honey dew and chamomile clarified. So good! The food was great, I was a little disappointed by the service but I will still come back and hope to have a better experience.

This establishment is a very trendy spot that appears on everyone's socials. Its cuisine is inspired Mediterranean/French roots. Overall the food was excellent. The lamb chops were cooked to perfection. The ratatouille was cut perfectly. My absolute favorite was the carpaccio. The only reason for the 4 star review is the value perspective. Be prepared to empty your wallet when you visit Francine's but the food will taste great! Just make sure to budget for some in n out after.

My husband and I went to Francine for our anniversary. It's a beautiful space, very light and airy, oozes south of France. Elegant ambiance. We had the the mussels to start with a side of fries, because yes we needed to dip them in that delicious sauce! I had the Chilean Seabass and my husband had the Rack of Lamb. We had the Crème Brûlée for dessert. Everything was delicious. We would love to come back and try their Salt Crusted Branzino serve whole and flambéed table side. It looks very impressive and I'm a sucker for anything served table side. They also offer a prix fix menu for $65, which for this restaurant is a great deal!

The waitress was amazing and very sweet. I ordered the chicken and waited 45mins to an hour for it. The manager came out and apologized and said it was a prepping issue but my order should be out soon. When the order came it was room temperature. We told the manager and he said it was due to the chicken having to rest before they plate it. REALLY.... A few minutes to rest should not have caused my food to be room temperature..... plus after waiting almost an hour it should have been hot. No excuses.

Francine has my favorite espresso martini and happens to be across the street so we happen to frequent here a lot. The espresso martini is made with freshly pulled espresso versus like a cold brew concentrate or what other places use. The ambiance is great. It's very white, clean, crisp, modern. I think this is a great date night spot. I've had the mushroom pasta, bucatini, most of the crudo/hamachi section, etc etc. I preferred the mushroom pasta over the bucatini, I'm not sure if it was the bone marrow but the bucatini was extremely salty in my experience. I love the filet carpaccio. We tried the French toast and mushroom pasta yesterday. The French toast almost had like a delicious custard substance in the middle. It was really good. And the mushroom pasta I'd get again as well. I thought the pasta was cooked perfectly and have a deep love for anything truffle. I've only had dessert once and it was good but a pass for me. I'd just prefer the espresso martini for dessert here. I've never actually sat in the dining room, I prefer the bar top. The service is always very good. And I guess, it's obvious I'd return here because we eat or have a drink here probably biweekly.

Great Ambiance, CS is superb. Food is amazing, cocktails and wine list is Superb. Angelo our Wait Person was attentive, knowledgeable and very entertaining Valet Parking is pricey, with 10% Surcharge for CC The Dining Experience was First Class, they got their stuff together, didn't have to wait for anything, from check in to check out! We will return.

After drinks at Zinque yesterday, we walked next door to Francine to try to get a burger. They were closing the kitchen soon so I felt bad. We sat at the bar. Bartender told us the burger was only served at specific times. 2nd failed attempt to get a burger lol. We asked which pasta was a red sauce pasta and the bartender said the Lobster Pasta was going to be the closest to a red sauce pasta so we ordered that and drinks. Everything was good! I've also had the sea bass here in the past and liked that! Our bartender was great!! Very knowledgeable and friendly. He even gave a discount for his second drink because he kinda forgot about the order. Our order: Pomme Citron cocktail $21 Extra Dirty Martini w/ blue cheese olives $22 & $10 Lobster Pasta $76

Food: I did the pri fixe menu and it's a great value for what you get! Appetizer, entree and dessert for $65. I started with the tuna tartare and it was delicious! The salmon rivera was good but nothing special. The profiteroles were sooo good! The chocolate pot de crème was my favorite. My boyfriend ordered the sea bass and I would definitely recommend it! We also ordered the ratatouille and it was bomb Service: our server, Teresa was amazing and she was so kind Ambiance: beautiful restaurant, great for a special occasion

This is such a beautiful restaurant. I just love coming here and feeling so elegant. I must say they have an incredible happy hour and you should definitely take advantage of it. It's delicious cocktail and these divine oysters were on happy hour and we're just the perfect snack! I really enjoyed sitting at the bar, the bartender was very attentive!

Very cute and modern brunch/lunch spot. The service was good. The food was good but nothing special. I'd go again if someone invited me but it wouldn't be a first choice when dining in the area.

What a gem! This is an absolute must try if you are in Scottsdale shopping at Fashion Square Mall. We had an amazing lunch and found a new favorite champagne while we were there! Our server, Eden and her assistant: Both were just phenomenal. Eden is so personable and best of all she's amazing at her craft. See you soon! The General Manager, Stanley J.: Extremely friendly, well dressed and came up the ranks from being a server. We discussed the food, the champagne, and a bit of the restaurant's history. Thanks for being so genuine and kind. We ordered the caviar, champagne, and the filet mignon carpaccio, and bread. The butter for the bread is extremely light and had course salt atop it. The caviar was as amazing as it looks. The filet mignon carpaccio is everything I would hope it would be and more. Just wow. The atmosphere was casual and our lunch was amazing. Thank you! We can't wait to come back soon.

Beautiful patio abd dining area, great service, and delicious food. We ordered the Steak Frites and Bone Marrow Bucatini, both delicious.

Dined at the bar solo. I was going to get the prefix menu but when I got the restaurant they didn't have a few items that had been posted on their website menu. So that was a bummer. I can't remember but I ended up with some type hummus dip for the appetizer. And I got a fish dish as my entree- Salmon. Also the dessert I wanted wasn't there but the bartender recommended Profiterole which honestly was a bad idea. LOL. The thing was HUGE and I am skinny mini dining alone. How did he think I was going to finish it? I ate like 4 bites and had enough. I was under the impression it was an appropriate size. I got a drink that was apparently really popular. It was ok. The prefix menu changed orI I can't recall what exactly was on my menu. It's a nice date spot. The ambiance is lovely. I came during the wk so it wasn't loud or crowded.

Francine was super elegant and sophisticated. I had a great date night dinner here! The food was so unique, delicious, and refined tasting. It was a very fun dining experience.

Love love Francine. Such a cute indoor seating area and wonderful service. Food is always great and there's so many different options to choose from. My mother is a vegetarian and was able to enjoy a lot of different dishes as well.

I've dined at a lot of restaurants, and I can confidently say this was some of the worst service I've ever experienced. We had a 7:15pm reservation and weren't acknowledged by our server for 15 minutes. When he finally arrived, he gave a quick intro and told us to look over the menu. We were ready to order within minutes, but he didn't return for nearly 20 more -- no water refills, no check-ins, nothing. We placed a pretty simple order: one bottle of wine, two appetizers, a pasta, and two entrees to share family-style. The appetizers eventually came (not quickly), but we still hadn't received our wine. We had to flag down a manager to ask, and he even said, "That's criminal" before going to retrieve it himself. At that point, we still hadn't seen our server again. It only got worse from there. Our pasta course took another 30 minutes to arrive, and not once did anyone stop by to check on us or offer basic hospitality. No water refills, no follow-up, no effort to recover the situation. We tried to cut our losses and asked to cancel the entrees so we could just leave -- but were told they were "on the tray" and coming right out. Even then, it took another 15 minutes for the food to arrive, this time brought by a different manager. When we explained we didn't want the food anymore due to how the evening had gone, she didn't seem to grasp the issue. She brought over the original manager, who completely missed the mark and asked, "Do you have somewhere to be?" and offered to box the food. The lack of accountability and understanding from the staff was incredibly disappointing. For a restaurant that presents itself as upscale, the service was not just below standard -- it was careless, unprofessional, and borderline dismissive. At these price points, basic hospitality should be a given. Sadly, Francine didn't come close. We won't be back.

Very expensive dinner but everything was amazing. The only thing we didn't like is that the cacio de pepe with bone barrow was too oily - they put way too much olive oil. We enjoyed French 75, old fashioned and Hugo spritzes. All well made. For appetizers, we got the whipped goat cheese, escargot and octopus. All were great. Will say the pastry puff on escargot was too well done. For entrees we got the brazino which was a beautiful table side production with the oily pasta and ratatouille. All very good. For dessert we got the creme brulee which was very delicious. Ethan was our server and he was great. Recommmend having him. Place felt like you were transported into France without leaving Scottsdale, Az. Thankfully the weather was great so we got to sit outside.

My birthday lunch at Francine was perfection! Sean was my server and he was excellent! He took care of all my dining needs. Especially when I shared with him that I had a dairy allergy he assured me of my choices and said that the restaurant could accommodate my needs. The ambiance during lunch is light and airy making this time very enjoyable! Next up will be a return for dinner!

Who doesn't love dropping into a great restaurant for a quick bar-side brunch?! We ordered the lox bagel and croissant with jam along side our cocktail and had an incredible time. The food was so delicious and the waitstaff were kind and quick. We wanted a quick stop and we got it. Very happy with everything everytime we come.

I made reservations for two on a Saturday night at 7 pm in the outdoor area. Be prepared to come to a popular destination on the weekends and mentally prepare to take a little bit of time to find parking. You can always valet too, if that's your thing. The outdoor area is nice where you can see all the people arriving. This is definitely a place to see and be seen, so make sure you dress appropriately. Lots of very well dressed people mingling in here. The waiter was excellent and very on point, made great suggestions, and was very good at taking care of people. I had the Fire and Ice cocktail, and it was a fantastic drink! Mezcal, just the way I like it. But at $21 a pop, this is a treat I will have once in awhile! For appetizers, we ordered the goat cheese and scallops, both were tasty and delicious. I tend to like my goat cheese a little less creamy, but that's just my preference. For entrees, we ordered a half rack of lamb and the Chilean sea bass with chermoula sauce. Both dishes were delicious, and the lamb was cooked perfectly and seasoned just right. I highly recommend this dish. The fish was good, especially with the chermoula sauce, and the veggies were good, but the dish could have come with a starch option. For dessert, we shared the profiterole. It was divine. Loved every bite! Overall, it was an excellent experience with great ambiance, beautifully well-dressed clientele, stellar wait service, delicious food with great presentation. Definitely come here to impress a date or pamper yourself for a nice evening out. We had a great time catching and definitely would come back!

Had dinner here during my bachelorette weekend and went with the fixed 3-course menu. The place was packed when we arrived, with music blasting--it wasn't too loud, but we did have to raise our voices at times. The decor was cute and had a nice intimate vibe. Our server disappeared at times, but given how insanely busy it was, we didn't mind too much. Now, the food was great! Since it was a 3-course meal, I got to try a variety of dishes. The tuna tartare was delicious, the steak frites were solid (personally, I wished for a sauce to cut through the richness, but that's just me), and I ended it with a crème brûlée that was super tasty. Overall, it was a ton of food and a fun place!

Really great food. I had the mushroom pasat, highly recommend. Awesome atmosphere. The customer service was good!

Looking for a unique dining experience, this is a go-to spot in Scottsdale, Arizona. A mix of Mediterranean and Italian, this restaurant has something for everyone. Delicious, fresh seafood and pasta, we love everything we ordered. Huge portions which is perfect for sharing and enjoying all the menu and restaurant has to offer!

My friend and I decided to go to Francine. I'm so glad her pick for our dinning experience was such a hit for the both of us. Prior to arriving I looked at the menu and read reviews, i was on the 50/50 being a good or an okay experience. I'm glad our experience at Francine was great considering some consider it own of the best French restaurant in town. For our meals we ordered the whipped goat cheese, wild bay scallops, Chilean sea bass, half rack of lamb and the maxi profiteroles. The whipped goat was so smooth, it threw me for a loop because I'm used goat cheese a little on the chunky side. The wild bay scallops was good, really buttery but it felt like 6 small pieces in the plate. The Chilean sea bass was absolutely delicious. The chermoula dressing really brought it together. I just wish for the price you pay, you get a little bit more for the dish. The lamb we ordered medium well, and it was chefs kiss. Nicely done, juicy and tender. The maxi profiteroles were basically crème puff filled with ice cream. It was definitely hit the spot of wanting something sweet after a great meal. Shout out to our waiter in great recommendations. The whole staff were welcoming, well dressed and were on top on their game. I do recommend any going to Francine to dress really nice. It was like a mini fashion show with all the well dressed people. I'll definitely love to be come back to Francine because I loved the atmosphere. Seating outside, enjoying a lovely meal during spring time is always a great time in my books.

I went to Francine with some family for some light food and drinks. We were happy with the food and drinks we got. The service was great and the ambiance was also very nice. I'd definitely recommend this place or stop by again.

The service and ambiance were fantastic here! Loved the filet mignon carpaccio and would definitely visit again!

It is seldom I am this pleased with a meal. We came for a birthday party and everything was absolutely divine. We started with round of the scallops for the table. The presentation was beautiful and the flavor was subtle and smooth. Then we had west coast oysters, the flavor was fresh and rarity in the desert for sure. Then came the main course we started with the bone marrow pasta, lighter than most pastas which a very rich sauce. A must try for pasta fans. We followed it up with the grilled blue prawn. My favorite main dish of the evening. Seasoned to perfection, with a garlic aioli to die for. Our side was the ratatouille which was a favorite at the table. I'm extraordinarily picky with that particular dish. But it was incredible.

I have been here for dinner plenty of times and the food and the service knocks it out of the park each and every time. The ambiance will transport you right to Paris! Came here after shopping and was pleasantly surprised that they offer happy hour, aptly entitled Golden Hour on the weekend from 4-6. I enjoyed some signature cocktails for $16 and a few of their bites including their oysters in the beautiful bar area. Highly recommend!

Francine is fabulous. I could tell you more, and I will. But if you don't have time to read the rest of this review, just know that this place is special and you should go. Ambiance: Francine is located within Fashion Square Mall in Scottsdale. The atmosphere is chic and has a luxurious feel. Francine's decor is modern, with light colored walls and furniture with contrasting dark wood floors and ceiling. The lighting is warm and the bar is stunning-colorful liquor bottles line the mirrored shelves that are lit behind by the same warm lighting. Service: The service was quite good. We mostly interacted with our server, who at his core seemed to be a performer and to truly enjoy his work. He was friendly and chatted with the kiddo about attending ASU, as he also studies there. Our server was very knowledgeable about the restaurant itself and the dishes. The bussers were also very attentive at clearing plates and filling up water glasses. Food: The food made my gluten and dairy avoiding heart so happy. I ordered the crab and shrimp salad and the ratatouille. The salad was stunning and delicious-with plenty of fresh crab, shrimp, and avocado, perfectly dressed. If I had one critique of this salad it would be that that there were a few too many red onions for my liking. I also ordered the ratatouille because a carb is a necessary component of a meal for me. So the dish is actually called "ratatouille tian," which means that the ratatouille is baked in one dish-this is the tian. Lining the bottom is a thick, tomatoey sauce packed with flavor. On top are thinly sliced roasted eggplant and squash. This was the best ratatouille of my life. Veggies aren't usually the star of the show, but I'd have to say their ratatouille tian is the exception to the general rule. The kiddo ordered the steak frites and noted that the steak was perfectly cooked (medium rare), and that his peppercorn sauce was good, but he missed having actual peppercorns in the sauce. My partner ordered the burger with fries. He was pleasantly surprised that it came with two hamburger patties instead of just one. I got to steal a few of his fries which were crispy and well seasoned. For dessert, the kiddo ordered the profiteroles. Now, because I have to limit my dairy intake, I only had a couple of bites. But the dessert was excellent. There was a bit of a mixup with the kitchen so our dessert was delayed quite a bit, but once it arrived it did not take us long to finish it. The profiteroles, which were sitting in a shallow pool of chocolate sauce, were filled with ice cream and a white chocolate ganache. What I appreciate about this dish is that many restaurants sandwich the profiteroles with only ice cream in between, which makes the profiterole too cold to really taste the flavor. And then all you can detect is the flavor of the ice cream and the texture of the profiterole, but not the taste. To me, that's just a waste of a profiterole. They didn't do that here. There was the right ratio of ice cream to ganache so you can still taste the flavor of the profiteroles, the ganache, ice cream, and chocolate sauce in one wonderful bite. I have no doubt we'll be back when visiting Scottsdale.

Francine's offers a delightful ambience that perfectly caters to a variety of occasions. Whether you're there for a casual brunch with friends, a romantic date night, or a productive work session, the atmosphere strikes the right balance. The cozy yet chic decor creates a welcoming vibe, making it an ideal spot for a girls' night out or an intimate dinner. The soft lighting and tasteful music enhance the experience without being distracting. The food is amazing and has a variety of options! Started with an espresso martini. The beef carpaccio was our appetizer and is amazing and be sure to try the mushroom rigatoni. Our server was Theresa and she was knowledgeable, kind and very attentive to us. Overall an amazing experience.

Visited Francine on Monday, Aug 25th, and it was absolute perfection!!! warm welcome, spot-on recommendations, gorgeous plates, and stellar timing. Elegant, effortless, unforgettable!

Food service and ambiance with a French twist is worth checking out. Fish sandwich is superb. Service is excellent.

Beautiful restaurant with good vibes. The owner Laurent and each person who touched our table was very kind. The Lychee Martini was great. The food was outstanding. We order Filet Mignon Carpaccio, Whipped Goat Cheese, Two Wash Ranch Chicken.. all delicious. I will be coming back for the Salmon Riviera alone!!

We stumbled upon this place and it was overall a good experience. The food is delicious. We had lots of oysters, octopus, steak tartare, olives, salmon with mashed potatoes. I like that their food is mostly made with olive oil and tastes genuine. The olives with some pickled veggies was our least favorite. The steak tartare could be better. The octopus and salmon were great. Service was extremely slow though.

If you're looking for an Instagram-worthy place with friendly service, this is the restaurant for you, but unfortunately that's where it ends. I came here with a group of 9 for a bachelorette brunch on Easter, so I expected it to be a bit busy and slow, but it took nearly a hour for us to get our main dishes. My crab cake Benedict was just ok- it lacked seasoning and the eggs were overcooked, but crab cakes were full of crab. The most disappointing dish of the day was the lobster roll. It was 90% bread and had only a few small pieces of lobster. It also came with a sad salad and overly crispy chips. For $40, I expected so much more. The bone marrow pasta was also just ok. I tried a bite of the pancake and egg and again, lacked seasoning. Maybe we came on an off day but I wasn't blown away.

Intimate ambiance. Good service. Delicious food. I enjoyed their oysters, octopus, and shrimp appetizer. The cocktails were well made, great spot for dinner!

This spot was a hit for a girls birthday brunch! From the quiche to the salmon Benedict everyone loved it all. We started with the calamari which I highly recommend! A very generous serving to share with the table. I think the aioli could use some flavor and salt on the lightly breaded and fried calamari would be an improvement. There isn't anything to improve on the salad and Benedict, they were both amazing. We had amazing g service and the restaurant itself is beautiful. I highly recommend this spot for a special date or gathering.

What an incredible start to my favorite zodiac season, embracing Pisces vibes and counting down to my 40th birthday with the most delightful French 75 at @francinerestaurant! The staff consistently radiates warmth, and the bartenders are true cocktail maestros. Huge shoutout to the fantastic hostesses who graciously captured memorable moments for me - total #girlcode! Already looking forward to my next visit!

Excellent service! Happy hour specials including 6 oysters for 10$ and a lovely tuna tar tar. Smart and savvy wine list. Chill atmosphere with kind and caring staff. Impressive

Visiting friends from NYC and they suggested Francine as a favorite. The ambience and service was 5 stars. However, I was taken aback by the pricing. I could get a trendy, high quality "foodie" meal in NYC for the same if not a lower price. While it is a lovely restaurant and there was technically nothing wrong with the food - it is insanely overpriced for what it is.

The ambiance at Francine is elegant and perfect for a brunch with friends or a date. The service was wonderful, though the food didn't quite live up to expectations.

great food and service and wonderful atmosphere. Highly recommend. We took my sister and brother-in-law after our first visit and they loved it as well.

Went here for a company dinner and their service and food was top notch amazing! Drinks were super yummy, I ordered the Cosmo and a Glass of Rosé and both were to die for. We got their goat cheese, pomegranate seed, cucumber and tomato spread that was so addicting and yummy yet light and filling at the same time. For dinner I shared the salmon and lamb. Before I came here I looked at their menu and saw the lamb and knew I had to have it. The lamb was out of this world!! I wish I had more of it!! To top it all off, for desert we all shared their lemon tarte which was the perfect balance of sweet and tart to end the night. overall can't wait to come back again for some more lamb!

Had the most wonderful dining experience Thursday night. We were a group of six. Four of us were visiting Scottsdale. Me and my husband live here and never considered French cuisine, thinking it was too rich. It was one of our best dining experiences. The service was top-notch and the food was absolutely delicious. From the ambiance to the attentive staff, everything was perfect. I highly recommend and will be back.

Went here a year ago and it was very good. The second time coming here was more disappointing. I thought it was a nice gesture that they had the complementary bread previously but now they charge $8 for it. That's a significant jump. These changes don't go unnoticed. I'd rather dine at Olive & Ivy and spend the same amount of money who does give the complimentary pesto bread. It's literally just bread. Noble or not. Also while the dishes may be good....none of the entrees really come with any carbohydrate which makes the dishes feel incomplete. Not too many vegetable options and the Brussel Sprouts were bland. It would be nice if more of the entrees had better sides included. Even the Octopus....no side. It's $37 octopus for one tentacle....an even more expensive restaurant down the street...Ocean 44...has $33 Octopus with the same amount of Octopus with potatoes and pork. My point here....while Francine may have some good food....however if i were to compare other restaurants in the area with similar menu options...Francine loses for being more overpriced with a more lackluster complete dish. Hopefully this review can make some changes on their menu. Why would I want to go to Francine instead of Zinque next door?...Francine had the bread...but now....nothing. Sure the ambiance is nice but it's nothing insane that triumphs the other points stated above.

VIBES: 4/5 FOOD: 5/5 SERVICE: 4/5 VALUE: 3.5/5 The Niçoise salad was one of the best salads of my life. I've thought about it on multiple occasions since. The fact that it is almost $40 is a tough pill to swallow. I don't normally spend so much on food. I'm not sure how reasonable that markup is, but I'd pay it again. The ambience is beautiful and well curated--it just feels to me like I have to remember to sit up straight and not touch anything. The coffee was good, I was pleasantly surprised.

The best French restaurant in Scottsdale This is a great date night choice. The ambience is dark and moody. The energy is great as well. There are plenty of tables and seats inside and on the patio. I would recommend getting a reservation just in case. It does get super busy around dinner time. I got two different drinks. Pomm Excellence - fruity and bubbly. You can't really taste the bourbon. Bourbon Crisp - strong taste with a hint of apple. Between the two drinks I would recommend the Bourbon Crisp. For the entrée I got the filet mignon with the truffle butter, mashed potatoes and ratatouille. The filet mignon was cooked perfectly. The truffle butter was the cherry on top. It was so good! Ratatouille was a side dish that you have to order à la carte. I would recommend this side dish, as well, if you want to share it, you can. The portion is big enough for two people. For the dessert I ordered the olive oil cake with honey. It came with caramel, honey, and mascarpone cheese. The presentation was stunning. Overall, I had a really good experience at this restaurant. I would definitely recommend it to any couples who want a cool little place to grab dinner in Scottsdale.

I've been eyeing Francine for a while so we finally decided to go for our Valentine's dinner, and the experience was remarkable. Everything was perfection from the service to the food and atmosphere. The French 75 and the salmon were definitely my favorites. It was such an excellent choice to celebrate this special occasion and we can't wait for next time.