Seasonal dining, shaped with restraint

A calm room for unhurried evenings. Seasonal cooking, classical technique, and a quiet cellar.

Rating

4.9

Location

Queens, New York

Hours

Open tonight - 5:00 PM - 10:30 PM

From the kitchen

Signature Dishes

Coq au vin

Coq au Vin

Burgundy wine, mushrooms, and pearl onions, finished with restraint.

Prepared with classical technique and seasonal ingredients - finished with restraint for a clean, French table.

Wild mushroom risotto

Wild Mushroom Risotto

Porcini, aged parmesan, and a restrained touch of truffle.

Prepared with classical technique and seasonal ingredients - finished with restraint for a clean, French table.

Pappardelle with ragout

Pappardelle with Ragout

Fresh ribbon pasta with a slow-simmered ragu.

Prepared with classical technique and seasonal ingredients - finished with restraint for a clean, French table.

Creme brulee

Creme Brulee

Silky vanilla custard beneath a fine caramelized crust.

Prepared with classical technique and seasonal ingredients - finished with restraint for a clean, French table.

Our standard

Ingredients chosen with care. Technique kept classical. Plates finished with restraint - so the season speaks first.

House-made stocks, precise sauces, and produce sourced for freshness - served in a calm rhythm, without haste.

Exterior view of Bella Francese

The facade

A quiet address in Queens

Behind a warm glow and a restrained exterior, Bella Francese offers a calm entry to the evening - candlelit, composed, and quietly welcoming.

Valet service is available, with easy access by car or public transport.

Live piano in the dining room

The Art of Dining

A French table shaped by season, restraint, and craft - where each course is composed with clarity and intention. Service is quiet, rhythms are unhurried, and the cellar follows the evening.

Classic technique, modern precision - a dining room designed for lingering.

Reservations recommended

Limited seating each evening. Book ahead for your preferred time.

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