A. Franciscos - Erie (PA)

5 /5 Liz Gollnitz-Rowe: Wonderful experience! The ambiance and overall vibe of the restaurant is very nice. They have unique cocktails that are a whole experience in itself. The food was delicious. Started off with a few small plates - the burrata bites with homemade sauce are a must have! I am not a huge fan of wood fired pizza, but this crust was 10/10. I am used to typical Erie wood fired - super chewy and crunchy. But this was so airy and flavorful! We will certainly be returning for another date night!

5 /5 Bob Westgate: My wife and I visited on Thursday, September 11th for the first time. We were pleasantly surprised by the charm of the older downtown building and the decor of the space. The staff was friendly and helpful, and the service was outstanding. We shared an order of arancini as well as an og pie. Both were delicious and the cook, especially on the pie was perfect. To accompany our dinner, we each ordered limoncello martinis, which were equally delicious. The only suggestion we have to improve the experience would be to forgo the rap music (most dont consider it music at all) in favor of something more attune to the atmosphere and ambiance of the restaurant. Jazz or Italian music would pair nicely in my opinion. Overall, we had an excellent experience for our first time. As mentioned, the building, the decor, the staff, the service, and especially the food were outstanding. We look forward to sampling some other menu items (except for the limoncello martini, they need to be our go to) on our next visit.

1 /5 Natalie K: TLDR: burrata bites app was fantastic. Food was okay and it took almost an hour to arrive. Service was unbelievably terrible We went on a Tuesday night for dinner. There were four or five people at the bar, but the dining area was otherwise empty. We were seated rapidly. We were pretty excited to come here since we were recommended this place by a local friend. We ordered the burrata bites as an appetizer, as well as their cavatelli, steak, and a pizza for our main meal. The burrata was fantastic! It came out relatively fast and was among the best weve ever had. Thats when things started going downhill. We waited for nearly an hour for our food on a slow weeknight The steak was ordered rare, but came out medium rare to medium at points. It took a long time for the server to even come back and check on us and when we asked her if they could rectify the issue, we were told that medium-rare was typically what they cooked it at. It wouldve been helpful for her to have told us that to begin with! There was no attempt made to fix the issue, and we were left with an overcooked $68 steak The cavatelli pasta was...fine. Nothing exceptional. The portion was small for the price. The pizzas were fine. But as far as gourmet pizzas go, there are other better options in Erie. Our server did not check on us again after that for any reason. Not to refill our drinks. Nothing. Unfortunately the whole experience left a pretty sour taste in our mouth. We wont be coming back.

5 /5 Alisha K: Never fails to impress! A. Franciscos delivers an exceptional dining experience that perfectly blends traditional Italian cuisine with a modern twist. From the moment you walk in, the warm and welcoming atmosphere sets the tone for a memorable meal. The appetizers are nothing short of fantastic—thoughtfully prepared, bursting with flavor, and the perfect start to the evening. The fresh dough pizza is a standout, with a crisp-yet-chewy crust and high-quality, flavorful toppings that highlight the care put into every dish. Complementing the menu is a selection of craft cocktails that are both inventive and expertly mixed, adding another layer of enjoyment to the experience. The staff are attentive, friendly, and genuinely passionate about the food and service, which adds to the overall charm of the restaurant. Whether youre looking for a casual dinner or a special night out, A. Franciscos hits all the right notes. Highly recommended!

5 /5 Tom Hardy: One of the best food experiences I’ve ever had. My two daughters (4 and 6), my wife and I were supposed to go a dinner / dance elsewhere for NYE and too much snow forced us to change plans. My daughters were decked out in dresses and were upset about not being able to go. I walked into the restaurant, and they were running a 6 course NYE meal (which food was absolutely fantastic) and they were kind enough to not only let us grab a table but let the kids bring Wendy’s in at no charge. Server heard we weren’t going to be able to dance and asked the girls what song they wanted on radio. Incredible food, and even better customer service. Thanks to all at A.Francisco for saving our NYE plans. Tom