Francisco’s On The River Menu (Update 2025)
Introducing the menu at Francisco’s On The River, a Mediterranean-Italian restaurant located in Washington Crossing, PA, offers a delightful array of appetizers, including Crabmeat Salad and Caprese Salad, starting at $10.50. Pasta lovers can indulge in dishes like Linguine al Frutti di Mare Fradiavolo and Capellini & Crab, ranging from $26.00 to $32.00. For those seeking special plates, options like Eggplant Parmigiano and Chicken Rosamarino are available for $24.00 to $27.00. Customers rave about the fresh and flavorful dishes, mentioning favorites like the flavorful seafood pasta and the indulgent coconut cream cake. With a cozy, country charm atmosphere, Francisco’s offers a top-notch dining experience that is worth the visit. Make sure to bring your own wine and prepare for a delicious meal by the river.
Appetizers
Whole Wheat Garlic Bread
House Salad
julienned vegetables over greens with fresh crumbled bleu cheese dressing
Fennel & Mushroom Salad
tossed in a lemon & olive oil dressing, served over arugula with parmigiano Reggiano shaves
Arugula e Radicchio Salad
arugula & radicchio dressed with lemon vinaigrette & parmigiano cheese
Mixed Greens Salad
with a balsamic vinaigrette
Caesar Salad
the classic (contains raw eggs)
Caprese Salad
plum tomatoes & fresh mozzarella, over mixed green with a basil pesto
Cozze alla Pomarola
mussels in red sauce
Crabmeat Salad
jumbo lump crabmeat over chopped spinach & arugula, in a raspberry vinaigrette
Capesante al Brandy
sauteed jumbo sea scallops in a light lobster cream sauce
Filet Pasta con Gorgonzola
filet mignon, pan seared, tossed with fettuccine and a cream sauce made from italian gorgonzola
Fettuccini alla Bolognese
ground beef, veal & pork in a meat stock with minced vegetables, porcini mushrooms, garlic, herbs, red wine & a touch of cream
Farfalle con Salsiccia e Aglio
sweet Italian sausage sauteed with garlic, plum tomatoes & rosemary tossed with fresh olives & capers
Pasta alla Cioppino
sauteed shrimp, salmon, tilapia, mussels & clams with diced tomatoes in a saffron white wine sauce served over fettuccine
Scampi White or Red
shrimp sauteed in olive oil with plenty of garlic, finished with white wine & lemon or in our house red sauce with crushed red peppers, served over linguine
Capellini & Crab
capellini tossed with jumbo lump crabmeat & a pink vodka sauce
Clams White or Red
little neck clams in the shell, served in either a garlic white wine & lemon sauce or our house red sauce with white wine & a little extra garlic over linguine
Linguine al Frutti di Mare Fradiavolo
shrimp, scallops, clams, mussels & fresh fish sauteed in olive oil, garlic & crushed red peppers, finished with white wine & a splash of our red sauce
Pasta
Special Plates
Chicken Porcini
boneless chicken breast sauteed in olive oil with garlic, shallots & wild porcini mushrooms, finished with white wine & a touch of cream
Chicken Rosamarino
boneless chicken breast, sauteed in olive oil with garlic & shallots finished with rosemary infused white wine & lemon sauce
Eggplant Parmigiano
layers of thinly sliced eggplant in our house red sauce, parmigiano cheese & basil
Francisco's Lasagna
layers of pasta, ricotta cheese & bolognese flavored with porcini mushrooms smoked bacon topped with mozzarella cheese & our red sauce
Spinach Ravioli
served with a plum tomato & basil sauce
Lobster Ravioli
lobster stuffed black ravioli in a light lobster cream sauce
Soft Drinks
fresh brewed iced tea