Francisco's On The River

Came by for dinner with friends. 730p Sat reservation. Parking is ample the lot was close to full. We sat at a corner table by the window facing the river. It is a bit tight but not uncomfortable. Quite loud. This is a byob. Our server came by, Sonia. Pleasant and informative.

We each ordered starters and mains. My caprese salad was good but the tomatoes seemed a bit out of season. It had a very nice flavor. For my main I was torn between the black bass and eggplant and finally went with the eggplant. It was very good. While the portion seemed large I actually had no trouble finishing it. My wife and our friends got different dishes all were pleased.

The whole wheat garlic bread is wonderful we ordered two baskets. Each had five pieces and there was a bit of angling for the last piece.

The ambiance is plain, nothing special. We enjoyed our meal and the whole experience. A nice place for a good classic Italian meal.

We say, Food "b", Service "a", Ambiance "c", Value "c".

Mark.

Arrived around 7pm on a Saturday. Parking was easy and the lot was huge. The place was quite crowded but we were promptly brought to our table for four on the inside section. There are also tables on a patio which is enclosed, and another room with tables.

It is a byob. Our server came by opened some wine and left us alone for a bit. A second server came by about 5 minutes later and went through the same speech.

We have eaten here before and the food is generally very good. I ordered a swordfish which was prepared baked with a delicious panko breading. The fish was moist and tasty. There were sides of spinach and mashed potatoes. I really enjoyed it. Others got pasta dishes and a pork chop. All enjoyed their dishes.

I also shared a Caesar with my wife and a side of anchovies. It was good. Finished with an espresso but did not get dessert.

Service was lumpy. We were approached by 5 different servers throughout our meal a few had no idea who ordered which dish. Our whole wheat garlic bread was brought to the wrong table. The bread is very good by the way. The whole service model seemed a bit off. We had to search for someone to get our bill.

We say Food"a", service "d", ambiance "b", value "b".

We would return.

Mark.

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.

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!!!

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 :)

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.

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

We were hoping for a more upscale restaurant. I cannot understand the attraction dining here. I tried a salad with crabmeat and lettuce was matted down and too many large stems. The dressing was just ok and the crabmeat was sparse. I had the special for my entree. The stuffed flounder with crabmeat. First of all, it wasn't stuffed liked they described it. I had two sides that came with it. The spinach was slightly cooked and displayed on the plate with no consideration. The other side on the plate I think was mashed potatoes. It came out like a tennis ball. I think a used tennis ball would had more flavor. It was hard, room temperature and something you would see at a cafeteria. Really ? The service was friendly and tried hard to make the dining experience special.

Fantastic dinner, a personalized dish by the chef in accommodation for food allergies turned out to be the best meal I have had in this area in several years. Everything our party ordered was excellent. Our new favorite. Highly recommend.

A very charming Italian / continental restaurant with a view. Ambience is countryside charming, even romantic, with a flowering garden outside and a beautiful view of the river across the road in lovely Bucks County. If you're driving through the area, or live in PA or NJ, it's worth a visit.

The food and service are amazing. We came on a quiet Sunday night in the summer. Ordered their lasagne which is probably one of the best I've had, if not the best (and we've had a lot of lasagne). I heard their lasagne is very popular and we noticed that people were coming by to pick up takeout lasagne up until closing.

Forgot to bring our own wine, but we were having a special celebration so the waiter pulled out some wine for us. It was one of the best Cabernets we've had. Our waiter was fantastic, friendly, pleasant and very attentive, made our evening very special!

Fantastic, boutique Italian restaurant that is worth the price. Decorated beautifully, but the space is tight and its BYOB. Truly the best Italian in the area.