Francisco's on the River

It is always an enjoyable experience. Great food, nice & simple atmosphere to enjoy a good meal and chill out. BYOB is an added bonus!

Vegetarian options: Some decent options.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Coconut Cake, Lasagna Bolognese, Chicken Porcini, Eggplant Parmesan, Whole Wheat Garlic Bread, Francisco's Lasagna

Very good food, especially the eggplant parmesan and always some really good specials to choose from. Not a great atmosphere as the space is small and a bit awkward. Very expensive all things considered. BYOB makes it somewhat bearable.

Atmosphere: 2

Food: 4

Service: 4

Recommended dishes: Eggplant Parmesan

A definite must go - great food from a small venue

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

A great, quiet out of the way restaurant with excellent food and service. It was the first time for my wife and I and we absolutely loved it.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Went to celebrate a birthday. Food was great, service was attentive. Always love this place.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Everything was excellent. Food was super hot and delicious. Service was great. Very attentive. Be sure to enjoy the coconut cake for dessert. Out of this world.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Caesar Salad, Coconut Cake

Delicious food, great service. A great date night indeed!

Parking: Huge space

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Lasagna Bolognese

Delicious food and very great staff! Very worth going.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: House Salad, Caesar Salad, Coconut Cake, Lasagna Bolognese, Chocolate Mousse Cake, Eggplant Parmesan, Whole Wheat Garlic Bread, Flourless Chocolate Cake

The true definition of hospitality and amazing food. Best bolognese I’ve had in years

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Best Italian food in the area highly recommended.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

I was there on a Friday night with six other dining companions. The restaurant was busy which did not compromise the service.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Chicken Rosamarino

Unfortunately, the chicken dish was very tough and had to be sent back. The Bologenase was just ok. Our server was most accommodating.

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 3

Service: 4

My husband and I have been to Francisco many times. The food as always amazing and the staff are so helpful.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Eggplant Parmigiano, Whole Wheat Garlic Bread

We reserved for an early meal on Mother's day. The restaurant itself is a quaint and lovely building and it is a picturesque part of town. Or was especially beautiful in mid spring. Our waitress and the entire wait staff were courteous and attentive. The meal was delicious. As soon as we walked through the entrance we were greeted by the wonderful scent of the whole wheat garlic bread wafting in the air. I highly recommend everyone to try this garlic bread; it's so good! We started with a simply dressed fresh arugula & fennel salad that my mom and I shared. The restaurant brought it out on 2 plates. My main, eggplant parm was so unique and scrumptious! An unbreaded version, constructed of very many eggplant layers. It was a large portion served on its own, without pasta but I found that I didn't miss or need the pasta , still having leftovers to take home. We finished with a delightful tiramisu and espresso. Would definitely revisit this place, as we will be dreaming of that garlic bread. PS it's bring your own wine too so come prepared.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Tiramisu, Eggplant Parmigiano

When hosting guests from Europe, this restaurant turned out to be a complete embarrassment! It was a BYOB and BYOF (bring your own floor) situation! We were seated in a dirty, patched tent beside a noisy heating pipe, with our table placed on gravel with immovable, uncomfortable chairs. The servers were chewing gum, wearing stained polos, and the menu is overpriced; lobster ravioli lacked any resemblance to lobster and a sauce that looked like vomit. And this is Washington Crossing? Please!

Atmosphere: 1

Food: 1

Service: 1