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Welcome to Francisco’s On The River

Francisco’s On The River is a charming Mediterranean-Italian restaurant located at 1251 River Rd in Washington Crossing, PA. With a focus on traditional flavors and a cozy ambiance, this restaurant offers a wide range of delectable dishes like Chicken Porcini, Lobster Ravioli, and Linguine al Frutti di Mare Fradiavolo. The menu includes appetizers like Fennel & Mushroom Salad and main courses like Filet Pasta con Gorgonzola. Customers rave about the attentive service, the BYOB policy, and the picturesque views of the Delaware River. Overall, Francisco’s On The River promises a memorable dining experience with delicious food and a welcoming atmosphere.

LOCATIONS

Located in the serene area of Washington Crossing, PA, Francisco’s On The River offers a delightful dining experience with its Mediterranean-Italian cuisine. This classy establishment provides various amenities including outdoor seating, delivery, and takeout options. With an extensive menu featuring appetizers like Fennel & Mushroom Salad and entrees like Linguine al Frutti di Mare Fradiavolo, there is something for everyone to enjoy.

Customer reviews rave about the delicious dishes served at Francisco’s On The River. From the tender calamari to the flavorful eggplant parmigiana, each plate is prepared with care and expertise. The intimate ambiance and attentive service make this restaurant a perfect spot for a romantic date night or a gathering with friends.

Make sure to save room for dessert as their coconut cream cake comes highly recommended. With its tranquil atmosphere and delectable dishes, Francisco’s On The River is a dining destination worth visiting. So, bring along your favorite bottle of wine and indulge in an unforgettable culinary experience by the Delaware River.

START YOUR REVIEW OF Francisco’s On The River
Rich K.
Rich K.

Francisco's is located across the street from the Delaware in a peaceful spot between New Hope and Newtown/Yardley, PA. It is away from the fast paced hubs of the other towns. If family style with country charm in a warm/cozy environment for Italian food is what you are looking for, then try Francisco's. We met friends there and had a nice table in the back. Service was very good and the meals were equally very good. I opted for the Bob's plate special, which I recommend, I was not disappointed. BYOB is something we always look for and at Francisco's, bring your own works. A bit of a ride out to get there and a bit loud overall but in the end - worth it.

Maria-Elena T.
Maria-Elena T.

Three of us came here mid week for dinner. We split the calamari and peach and goat cheese salad. No one wanted to split the broccoli cheddar bisque with me so she agreed to give me a half portion. This turned out to be the perfect amount. It was tasty. The smell of the garlic toast was intoxicating. Atmosphere was tranquil and peaceful. Night he salad and calamari weee good. The calamari came in a thin red sauce and was super tender. The peaches in the salad took advantage of the season. My friend and I split the bobs special and barramundi. I ate the barramundi which was fresh and delicious. The sides of mashed potatoes and spinach were equally good. My friend loved his eggplant parm. I thought the bobs special was good but I was full by then. It seemed to tasted way better the next day!! Loved it! Of course we had to get the coconut cream cake. It did not disappoint! It was amazing!!!

Sherri S.
Sherri S.

Oh yes. We loved it. Pork chop was amazing. Sixteen layer egg plant lasagna was delicious. The red sauce was perfect. Love a good byob. Service was right on. After all, the servers seemed like professional servers. Each room has a comfy, local restaurant charm. Not too noisy either. Yup...we moved francisco's to our top 5 local restaurants in our rotation.

Kenneth B.
Kenneth B.

Great Italian food prepared like in little Italy Recommend the Italian dishes and the eggplant Parma is sensational Also any pasta dish will make you happy I got the one with the filet in it

Thomas L.
Thomas L.

April 29, 2023 - on a cool rainy night we ventured out with life long friends for a nice dinner on the Delaware. Seated at a lovely table with a view of the Delaware. The place is a mix of quant colonial Washington Crossing home and a 2020 COVID expansion tent. The zone table coverage was tactical and efficient by the bus staff. Our service by "Jenny" --- who our table of four 'boomers' kept singing (quietly so as to not disturb our fellow diners) 8-6-7-5-3-oh nye eeh hy eeeh ine (just skip ahead if this make zero sense to you) was exceptional and truly made the dining experience wonderful. We BYOB'd some nice wine and I had water with lemon. And while not thinking there would be there was no corking charge (smile). The kitchen looked from he distance to be clean and obviously efficient as the packed house (and companion tent) was full and turning over with many smiling faces as we very leisurely dined. A warm and welcoming place for sure!! We split a few arugula salads (after seeing a neighboring table seeming do the same as portions here are ample). Greens were fresh and colorful. - 8/10 My wife got a Vegetable Soup that she reported was excellent and must have been so good I was not offered even a taste?? - 8/10 Our friends who had been here before had gotten the Bob's Plate before and she ordered that again. She reported as again fantastic. - 9/10 Her spouse ordered the Bouillabaisse with fettuccine that he also had had before and it was as expected a home run!!! Both left with over half the portion in a take out box. - 9/10 My wife got the Fish Francoise (fluke) with crab and sauté greens and came with smashed potatoes. She was not aware of the potatoes (which she is supposed to avoid) and asked for something else and promptly received roasted vegetables. Very enjoyable and my wife said the fish and crab were fresh and wonderfully cooked, moist, and flavorful. 9/10 I was all ready to order the simple spinach ravioli as the only visible vegetarian or vegan item which I expected since it did not so state there was cheese in the ravioli or on it. However it did have cheese so I did a little sad face and whining and Jenny quickly rattled off a rolodex of items and options and we quickly configured a roasted varied vegetable medley with my choice of pasta. I chose bowtie. As well an arrabiata spicy red sauce (meatless) that was maybe too spicy for some, but I loved it. The pasta was el dente and cooked nicely. The dish arrived fresh and hot as well. Perfect - 10/10 One negative (not considered in the ratings and of course easily fixed) is my utensils had to be replaced and were not acceptable. Just would like the manager/GM/owner to keep an eye out or have the bus staff pay a bit more attention. Net-net a thoroughly top notch dining experience and fantastic place absolutely on our save list for Bucks County for our next visit!!!

Jessica S.
Jessica S.

This is a lovely BYOB along the Delaware River about 5 miles from downtown New Hope. There's a parking lot on the property. We had reservations, and I think they'd be necessary because it seems to be a very popular place. The food was delicious! Our server Jenny recommended the lasagna which 2 of us had and loved. The other two had the lamb chops and capellini with crab. The desserts were also delicious. Jenny recommended the coconut cream cake which was amazing. We definitely plan to return.

John L.
John L.

Like most yelpers who have reviewed this Francisco's, I too have driven by many times and told myself to stop in one day. The view of the river is very peaceful, so why not eat while you enjoy a beautiful fall afternoon? I treated my mother here for a dinner and we enjoyed being seated at an indoor table overlooking the river view. The staff of two had their hands full, but the restaurant wasn't overly crowded. Remember it is a BYOB, so plan accordingly! I thought the menu had a great mix of salad, pasta and seafood. With many great choices, it was tough to decide on just one, but thankfully our server Kelly helped me through it! The pork chop special was so tempting, but in the end I went with the Linguine al Frutti di Mare Fradiavolo - shrimp, scallops, clams, mussels & fresh fish sautéed in olive oil, garlic & crushed red peppers, finished with white wine & a splash of our red sauce at $38. My mother went with a similar dish, but without spice which was the Pasta alla Cioppino - sautéed shrimp, salmon, tilapia, mussels & clams with diced tomatoes in a saffron white wine sauce served over fettuccine at $35. The dishes came out pretty fast and we were happy with our choices. The serving size was not bad and we left stuffed. For my plate, the only cons were I received one large scallop and it was very salty. The dish could have used a bit more red sauce. On the good side, I thought the heat was just right and although a spicy kick reminded you it was there with every bite, it didn't take away from the flavor of the seafood. The seafood was also fresh. I think the price was a bit high for the plate, but considering the area and ambiance I'll let it pass. Judging by the diners coming in after us, they seem to have quite a few regulars, which is always nice to hear. I would recommend going to Francisco's on a date night. Of course spending time to say thanks to your mother is always a good idea too :)