Francisco’s On The River

Absolutely amazing service and food is absolutely breathtaking and delicious and the service was amazing on top of that the restaurant itself is very quiet nice music and the food is absolutely worth the money absolutely listen to the waitresses recommendations

Nice atmosphere. A little pricey. Food was great. It’s a good place to go for a summer dinner where it’s still light enough to enjoy the view. I would go again

Had the carrot and crab bisque which was delicious but was served warm by the overwhelmed Sat night waitress. Ordered the Rack of Veal special which was very very fatty, undercooked and like chewing a rubber ball. I sent back for additional cooking and it came back no better. Recommendation to Francisco — remove this item from the menu. I much prefer their sister restaurant in Newtown.

Francisco’s On The River was an «alright» experience. Went on a Tuesday night and wasn’t very crowded. The Pasta was good but have tasted better. Weren’t aware of the BYOB policy; therefore it was a very sober dinner. The atmosphere was good but where we sat we could see car’s headlights reflected off of the glass as they pulled in. The service was good but could of been better. Overall it wasn’t terrible but wasn’t great either. Might be back another time just for the pasta! Price range was ok? Family of three around $ 100.

Excellent meal! We shared a very nice size portion Mediterranean Salad which they split into two plates. My better half enjoyed the white shrimp scampi and I ordered the Black Bass With risotto and fresh veggies. The fish was fresh, flavorful and cooked to perfection. Their homemade desserts were extremely appealing. We decided on the coconut cream cake and lemon sorbet– both excellent!

Maybe it has changed since i was there. Very pretentious way to much attitude. Food was eh. Expensive when compared to quality. Close to the river but they really dont take full advantage of the ambience. Just ok, could romantic enough for a date. No booze (something that they really need here).

Went early on Tuesday evening. We loved the atmosphere, the service, and the food. Tilapia w/​crabmeat was fabulous, and so was the chicken dish my partner ordered. Everything was cooked perfectly. It’s an hour away for us, but we’ll definitely be heading back soon.

Just good food. Waitress was great! Cappuccino and chocolate mousse cake. WOW! Berkshire chop was good. A little noisy for me.

Had a wonderful dinner tonight. Sat at a table with view of Delaware River. Fresh delicious food and great atmosphere !

The restaurant gets 5 full stars for taste of food so if you are looking for somewhere that blows your taste buds away this is it. The only reason I dock them a star is because of this: The price is a little bit high for me, but I am in my early 30s and I truly appreciate great food for reasonable;e prices. I will say that the pricing is somewhat level with other similar establishments of this kind in this area. We really enjoyed the scallop appetizer but for $ 13 you would think there would be more than 3 of them on the plate (but they tasted fantastic). The goat cheese and walnut salad was plentiful (for two people) and it tasted very fresh. I had the lobster ravioli which was very good. If you want a good pasta dish this is it. the honest best part was the tomato-​based sauce it was in. The sauce was so far away from a traditional red «tomatoey» commercialized sauce and was so much more tasteful, and buttery. My wife even used the homemade wheat garlic bread (very good) to mop it up off my plate! My wife had the dish called «Bob’s plate» which was a about $ 30 and consisted of fettuccine covered with a red, light sauce and two of the following: shrimp, scallops, and salmon pieces. All in all, the food tasted great, as stated at the beginning, but I would have appriciated just a slightly lower cost for the meal… maybe I’m cheap! It is definitely worth trying if you have not been and you live within 10 – 12 miles. Note — It has evening hours during week and weekend that I can tell and it IS BYOB.

14 layer eggplant was light and tasty. Pure eggplant with tomato sauce and a little bit of cheese. Highly recommended. Their lasagna is supposed to be one of their famous dishes as well, but it is on the heartier side.
Atmosphere is nice. We sat on a chilly night in the room with a fireplace. It was cozy. Also, great location right on the Delaware River. It seems like a more middle aged clientele, it’s not really a hot, new restaurant. More of a conservative, nice, laid back place. Myself and my friend were the only people under 45 I’m guessing.

I wanted to write this review after seeing so many negative ones. I hope that potential diners take these bad reviews with a grain of salt, they are not justified in my opinion after two visits here, one just a few days ago, and one in 2014. Several reviews mentioned cost, it may be considered high to some but you have to consider the area. These prices are comparable to what others are charging nearby, and some of the other establishments are not BYOB. Also, each time I’ve dined here I was able to get a groupon that actually made this place a bargain! I noticed that several other tables also had coupons to use, and the other restaurants nearby do not have these offers. As far as the food, one reviewer stated that the chefs were «competent» and that is a good description. But you need to also consider the ingredients, and in my experience they are very good (I’ve had both fish and shellfish here and can assure you mine was not frozen as one reviewer stated) Several reviews mentioned the salads and they are very nicely composed and completely fresh, big enough to share as well. For diners looking to challenge themselves, or interested in seeing chef’s interpretations or exotic cuisines, this is not the place. But if you want a simple, well executed, mediterranean influenced meal, this is a great choice. In my experience the wait staff has been very good. On my most recent visit I looked at the dessert tray and was tempted (we were told all items are made in house and they looked it too) but was so full that I could not eat another bite. If you live nearby or visit this area from time to time, keep on the lookout for groupons and try Francisco’s!

Went back recently and found subpar food quality. Lukewarm pasta dishes as well as coffee during a busy night. Best to go on a week night when the kitchen isn’t swamped. Desert cakes probably supermarket quality, nothing exciting and bland. Maybe the owner is spread a little too thin between here and his other locations?
Francisco’s is loosing its luster!

Tried this place twice before. Wanted to like it since it’s so close to home. However the fish options are mostly frozen or low cost options. For example tilapia, farm raised salmon, butterfish, and cod are their main entrees.
Their food is overpriced and tasteless. Their wait staff is also mixed. Some are really helpful and others are pushing all the options like «you want bottled water, and wheat garlic bread» which are all up charges. Stay away from this pathetic attempt at a gourmet restaurant.

Francisco’s on the River has a great location for a restaurant. It’s all by itself, right on the Delaware river, and has great views during the day throughout the seasons. I wish the décor inside had more of an effort behind it. I realize that décor does not mean much if the food is amazing, but I was hoping for a rustic style, or maybe even a cottage-​chic look for this place. It would make the dining experience that much better if it looked a bit prettier in here. Also, carpet in a restaurant is just always a no-​go for me :(
The food though, is very nice! Simple Mediterranean cuisine, my roasted beet and goat cheese salad with a lemon vinaigrette was crisp and the candied walnuts were a great touch. It’s a simple salad, I get it all the time because I’m obsessed with beets, but you can mess it up, and this place did not.
For dinner, I went with the filet pasta con gorgonzola. Filet mignon, fettuccine in a cream sauce, and gorgonzola cheese? How can you go wrong with that creamy delicious concoction! You can’t. I asked that the filet be medium rare, and it was definitely more medium than medium rare, but even with the minor mishap, still a very flavorful dish.
Very good meal overall

Amazing dinner as usual… Francisco went out of his way to go to his other restaurant to ensure that my father got the dish of his request that was not on the menu tonight… the Hawaiian fish was amazing and so was my appetizer — the scallops in a lobster cream sauce This was a special on the menu.

I recently ate here with my wife and another couple. My wife and I split the Caprese Salad. The plum tomatoes were not ripe but the mozzarello was very good. I thought there was a little too much pesto on the mozzarello and tomatoes.
The Farfalle con Salsiccia e Aglio was delicious, and the sausage was cooked to perfection.
My wife had the Chicken Porccini which I didn’t get a chance to taste but she was pleased with the dish and the portion.
Our only complaint with Francisco’s is the portion size — it’s too small for what they charge.
Regardless, because of the flavors and textures we will return.
This is a BYOB.

Dissatisfied. Disappointed. The service was good. The food was quite ordinary. BYOB is a plus. Maybe the kitchen relies on the vino intake to overshadow the weakness of the menu.
‘Won’t be back.

I was pleasantly surprised by this BYOB on River Road.
This was my dinner after attending the Phillips’ Mill Photography Reception, so we were in the last seating and sated with hors d’oeuvres from the earlier party.
Despite the fact that we were «just having entrees,» the staff was attentive and polite, though when we changed our minds about having bread, we never saw it.
The food was quite good. Since I had been served the worst scampi imaginable when dining at another restaurant with the same diner, I ordered the fruitti da mare on a lark. It was beautifully prepared, spicy with well cooked pasta and tasty seafood. I missed the bread mainly because I wanted to sop that delicious sauce!
Too many continental restaurants put innovation first at the expense of providing competently prepared renditions of the classics. They are classics for a reason, and on a chilly winter night in the country, a hearty and tasty meal is appreciated.
Prices may be a touch high, but portions were ample, and since I enjoy wine with a meal, bringing my own bottle and avoiding the markup more than made up for it. (Remember — it’s not a bargain if the food is bad.)
If I am up in this neck of the river again, I will definitely stop in.

Great little Italian BYO right on the river in beautiful Washington Crossing, PA. The first thing you will notice upon entry is the cute and elegant décor, which is perfect for a romantic evening or a dinner with a large group of friends. Even though Francisco’s has a great river front location, views are lost on winter evening meals as the area is pitch black after nightfall.
Food is a bit pricey, but I think the quality and portion size is about on par with price. I had the pasta alla ciopinno, a pasta dish soaked in a nice white wine broth and smothered with a variety of seafood – mussels, clams, salmon, tilapia, and shrimp. Everything was cooked to perfection. My only complaint was that whoever made it went a little overboard with the fresh ground pepper.
Service was spot on and incident free.
All in all, I’d definitely go back if I’m in the area. I do love me BYO’s :-)