"Four of us dined at A. Francisco's during this year's Erie Restaurant Week 2026. Overall, we were very pleased with our experience. We did make the mistake of sitting by one of the huge windows and, with the cold, it was a little chilly sitting there. Our server Josh was very attentive and informed about the menu and readily answered specific questions about preparations, etc. We started with the mushroom toast and burrata bites; both were very good with generous portions. I only ate 2 of the four pieces of mushroom toast (they were very large pieces of bread) and part of the burrata. The bread was toasted nicely and complimented the taleggio and mushrooms. The marinara served with the burrata was very fresh-tasting and light - a great compliment to the crispy-deep fried cheese. My husband got the OG pizza, which he said was very good: the crust was thin and had the right amount of sauce, cheese and pepperoni. I was hesitant to order the duck ragu because it's been 40+ years since I've eaten duck and my main concern was the potential for gaminess. Josh reassured that it was very nicely done and he wasn't wrong. The duck was prepared in a bolognese style and was very flavorful, if perhaps a little salty to my taste. The tagliatelle served with it is house made, (as are all the pastas) and cooked al dente. We also tried a side of polenta (not pictured); it was creamy and tasted very good. Our friends had a pizza (sausage and mushrooms), the arancini and the vodka rigatoni and were pleased with everything. Since it was a little chilly inside due to the frigid outdoor temps, our food did cool a little quickly but I defy anyone to find a truly warm restaurant dining room when it's this cold outside. Overall, we'd give this a 9/10 and will definitely be back to try some other dishes. #erw2026"

"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"

"I heard that they were offering pizza take out this week, Jan. 12-16, so we decided to order two for lunch. One dairy free, the Rosa(?) with pepperoni, sausage, arugula and pickled peppers, and one O.G. with added sausage. The pizzas were amazing! Only negative, imo, was the price. $49 which included the tip ($8.00). I like pizza and have driven very far just for pizza. We have driven to New Haven to try their pizza (all of them), Detroit (Fredi the Pizza Man)... Fredie's was my favorite, until I had A. Francisco's today. Great char on the bottom and bubbles, not burned. Zero flop, but still foldable! That's a quality crust, and the edges are puffy with a crisp outside and soft, chewy center. The sauce isn't too sweet or acidic and the toppings are of high quality, you can tell. Don't expect it to be loaded with toppings. This, I believe, is by design. This pizza is all about the crust!! This dough isn't the same as what they used in the beginning, it can't be. I remember what it was like when they first opened... it was ok, good... but not there yet. I would be curious to hear if the recipe has changed. So I said the only con was the price, and it is, but not as much as of a con as I first thought. I don't mind paying up for good food, this was REALLY good food, using high quality ingredients! I'll still get Domino's hand tossed pan pizza, but for a real treat, I'll get one at A. Francisco's... the best I ever had. And I didn't have to drive to New Haven!!"

"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!"

"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 don't 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."