Francesca's Italian Kitchen in Christchurch Menu

CONTORNI CONTORNI
  • Sides and Bites
  • Potato skins with truffle oil, porcini salt, pecorino (GF) ( V) $9.00
  • Marinated olives (GF) (V) $10.00
  • Garlic flat bread (V) $8.00
  • Polenta fries with truffle aioli (V) $9.00
ANTIPASTI ANTIPASTI
  • Sharing plates for two
  • Salumi plate, pickles, mustard fruits $16.00
  • Francesca’s Antipasti Board cured meats and Italian cheeses with sour dough $25.00
INSALATA INSALATA
  • Side Salads
  • Baby cos lettuce, sherry vinaigrette (GF) $8.00
PRIMI PRIMI
  • Starters
  • Cloudy Bay clams, chilli, garlic, prosecco, black garlic butter sourdough $16.00
  • Kale salad, Apple, sultanas, walnuts, Parmesan and pangrattato (V) $12.00
  • Broccoli and rocket salad, crumbed poached egg, truffle vinaigrette, vincotto (V) $16.00
  • House smoked salmon, fennel and orange salad, salsa verde (GF) $16.00
  • San Daniele prosciutto, pear, rocket, hazelnuts and goat's cheese (GF) $18.00
  • Handmade Beetroot agnolotti with nut brown butter, poppy seeds and sage (V) $18.00
  • Beef carpaccio, parmesan, lemon aioli, capers, white anchovies $16.00
PIZZA PIZZA
  • GF bases available $3
  • Margherita Di Bufala (V) $20.00
    • Buffalo mozzarella, tomato base, fresh basil
  • Napoletana (V) $20.00
    • Tomato, anchovies, capers, black olives, mozzarella
  • Tartufo (V) $22.00
    • Mushrooms, mozzarella, black truffle oil, parmesan
  • Quattro Formaggi (V) $24.00
    • Goat's cheese, pecorino, taleggio, gorgonzola, fresh thyme
  • Pepperoni $23.00
    • Venison pepperoni, red onion, chilli oil, mozzarella, tomato, rocket
  • Parma $24.00
    • Parma ham, mozzarella, tomato, grilled peppers, vincotto
  • Salsiccia $24.00
    • Pork sausage, tomato, roasted onion, ricotta, rocket, mozzarella
  • Salami $24.00
    • Sopressa salami, tomato, potato, mozzarella, rosemary, truffle oil
PASTA & MAINS PASTA & MAINS
  • GF pasta available for some dishes
  • House made potato gnocci, Braised beef cheeks, gremolata, pecorino $28.00
  • Merino lamb shoulder Ragu, pappardelle, green olives, chilli, lemon, baby spinach $28.00
  • Prawn linguine, rocket, sundried tomato, lemon $26.00
  • Pea, broad bean and spinach risotto, basil, parsley and rocket (V, GF) $26.00
  • Melanzane - baked eggplant with Napoli sauce, parmigiano reggiano, mozzarella, pangrattato and a green side salad (V) $26.00
  • Roasted Duck leg, baby spinach, pecorino risotto, pinenut and current salsa (GF) $35.00
  • Market fish, cauliflower pureé, charred cauliflower, cherry tomato, chilli, anchovies and olives (GF) $35.00
DOLCI DOLCI
  • Dessert
  • Tiramisu $14.00
    • with house made mascarpone
  • Chocolate mousse cake $16.00
    • with creme fraiche, praline
  • Set lemon cream $15.00
    • with rhubarb, prosecco jelly, rhubarb crumble
  • Cannoli with custard $5.00
  • Affogato (GF) $10.00
    • Allpress espresso over vanilla ice cream With a shot of Frangelico $16

Nearby Sample Menus

Mexicano's (sample menu)
  • Tuna tostada, chipotle, avocado & jalapeno $8
  • Extra soft shell tortillas 3=$2.50 / 5=$4 / 7=$5.50
  • Vegetable ceviche – tomato, cucumber, radish, watermelon, queso fresco, leaves, herbs, tortilla chips $12
  • Spiced cashews & peanuts $5
  • Mexicano’s fried chicken $16
  • Adobo chicken, hand hacked guacamole, pickled mango $8
  • Tikin xik-grilled market fish,squid and prawns, melon salad $28
  • Crispy fried potato skins, jalapeno queso fundido $11
Pot Sticker Dumpling Bar (sample menu)
  • Pork ‘n’ Garlic Chive Dumpling $10.00 / $18.00
    • 6pcs / Full
  • PSDB Wonton - 3 pc $6.50
  • Porkie Coriander Dumpling $10.00 / $18.00
    • 6pcs / Full
  • PSDB Signature Xiaolongbao $12.00
    • 5pcs
  • Dozen Matter $10.00 / $18.00
    • 6pcs / Full
  • Szechuan Cucumber Salad $6.00
    • w/ Garlic, Szechuan, Chilli & Sesame
  • Crystal Prawn w/ Water Chestnut & Coriander $12.00
    • 4pcs
  • Chicken + Coriander Dumpling $10.00 / $18.00
    • 6pcs / Full
Velvet Burger (sample menu)
  • Native Kumara Chips $7.5
  • Velvet Lady $13.90
    • Everybody wants her but she keeps it classy just like your mum back in the day - Grilled Chicken Breast, Salad, Bacon, Avocado and Cheese with Aioli and Velvet Relish.
  • Mini Squawk Dawg $7.40
    • 1/2 size Beef Pattie, Salad, Aioli & Velvet Relish.
  • Pineapple, Mango or Beetroot $1
  • Manburger $22.90
    • Our biggest burger ever! Beef pattie, venison pattie, crumbed chicken breast, lamb pattie, streaky bacon, cheese, relish & aioli.
  • Mini Animal Rights $9.90
    • 1/2 size Kumara & Coriander Pattie, Salad, Yoghurt Sauce, Aioli & Velvet Relish.
  • Bottled Water $4
  • Blue/Brie Cheese $3
Korea House (sample menu)
  • Seasoned Sashimi with Vegetables L $40.00/M $30.00
  • Soybean Paste Stew $13.00
  • Whole Squid $17.00
  • Vegetable Bi-bim-bap in Hot Stone Bowl $15.00
  • Korea House Special B.B.Q (more than 2 people) $23.00 pp
    • Pork Belly, Assorted Beef, Assorted Vegetables (Potato, Onion, Mushroom), Salads, Stir-fried Glass Noodles and Vegetables, Side Dishes, Steamed Rice, Soy Bean Paste Soup
  • Beef Tataki $15.00
  • Pork Soup $15.00
  • Braised Fish $15.00
Red Orchid Thai Takeaway (sample menu)
  • Pad Sea Eaw ( Chicken, Beef, Pork ) $10.00
    • Stir fried rice noodle with vegetables and egg.
  • B.B.Q Pork Noodle Soup $10.00
    • Rice noodle with B.B.Q pork, bean sprouts.
  • Chicken NoodleSoup $10.00
    • Rice noodle with chicken, bean sprouts.
  • Thai Red Orchid
    • Stir fried red orchid noodles with bean sprouts, spring onion,capsicum
  • Red Curry ( Chicken, Beef, Pork ) $10.00
    • ​Red Curry with seasonal vegetables and coconut milk.
  • Open lunch: tuesday - saturday 11:30am - 2:00pm
  • Green Curry (Chicken, Beef, Pork)
    • ​Green Curry with seasonal vegetables and coconut milk.
  • Stir Fried Basil ( Chicken, Beef, Pork ) $10.00
    • Stir fried basil and vegetables
Cranford Alehouse (sample menu)
  • CRUMBED MOZZARELLA STICKS $7.00
    • Served with plum aioli
  • BEEF SCHNITZEL $19.00
    • Delicious crunchy crumbed beef schnitzel with salad, with fries
  • SALMON FILLET $29.00
    • Grilled salmon steak served with rosemary potatoes and salad
  • SEASONED WEDGES $14.00
    • Served with cheese bacon, sour cream and sweet chilli
  • TRIO OF ICE CREAMS $12.00
    • Today's flavours on chocolate soil with fresh fruit
  • LOADED HOG BURGER $18.00
    • Lashings of BBQ pulled pork with lettuce and tomato served with fries
  • GREEK SALAD $17.00
    • Greek salad With grilled chicken, cheery tomatoes, feta red onions and olives
  • CRANFORD CHICKEN BURGER $19.00
    • Grilled chicken breast with avocado, Swiss cheese, lettuce, tomato served with fries
50 Bistro (sample menu)
  • Liqueur coffees $13.5
    • NIFTY 50 LUNCH
  • With smoked free range chicken extra  $5.0
    • socca bread & warm salad of cauliflower, white beans, barley & herb dijon mayonnaise
  • Omelette $17.0
    • with local aged cheddar & tomato
  • Handmade fresh pasta with your choice of one of the following sauces: $15.0
    • CHILDREN'S MENU - SWEET ENDINGS
  • Seasonal soup bowl served with bread + your choice of any entrée, salad or light meal $29.0
    • textures of pear & warm toasted brioche
  • 50 Bistro Beef Burger $24.0
    • roast rump, swiss chard & smoked eggplant puree
  • Seasonal market fresh vegetable $6.0
  • Selection of two cheeses (100gm) $21.0
Mama Hooch (sample menu)
  • “The Usual” Savory French Toast $16
    • w spinach / rocket / feta mix, truffle oil & Himalayan rock salt
  • Gluten Free $0.50
  • Eye Fillet Steak $27
    • w garlic & jalapeno chimmichurri on the side served w fries & small green salad
  • Two Eggs $4
  • Mexican Salad Bowl $19
    • hot chicken, beans, corn, crushed corn chips, jalapenos, avo, salsa, pumpkin seeds, mixed leaves w lime & coriander sour cream
  • Eggs Benedict $17
    • w either spinach, bacon or hot smoked salmon
  • Roasted Mixed Spice Pumpkin $14
    • chipotle yoghurt, crumbled feta, pumpkin seeds served on mixed leaves
  • The Pretender Burger $19
    • halloumi, plum relish, avo, mixed leaves, aioli
Jimmy's Restaurant and Bar (sample menu)
  • Lamb Kiwi Classic with a Twist (gf) $39.50
    • Glazed rack of lamb, grilled soya & chilli lamb rump sitting on a baby pea & mint potato cake served with a shot of roasted lamb soup
  • Affagato $14.50
    • Ice cream, espresso coffee & your choice of liqueur
  • Canterbury Eye Fillet 200gm (gf) $36.00
    • Potatoes-Duck fat roasted agria potatoes with rosemary (v)/ Golden fries with tomato & aioli (gf)(v) / Potato wedges with sour cream (v)/ Creamed potato mash (gf)(v) Sauces- Syrah jus (gf)/ Brandy & green peppercorn/ Mushroom and garlic/ Blue cheese ranch / Roasted garlic butter (gf)
  • Wedges $13.50
    • bacon, onion & sour cream
  • Seafood Chowder $18.50
    • Selection of fresh seafood in a creamy sauce with prawns, calamari & mussels served with house garlic bread
  • Crème Brûlée (gf) $14.50
    • Vanilla bean brûlée with compote of seasonal fruit, & finished with vanilla ice cream
  • Smoked Chicken Salad (gf) $18.50
    • Green salad topped with chicken, sliced peaches, walnuts & honey yoghurt dressing
  • Caesar Salad $19.50
    • Traditional salad with bacon, anchovies, croutons & shaved parmesan cheese topped with a poached egg & Caesar dressing
Mother Craythorne's Restaurant (sample menu)
  • Steak Sandwich $17.50
    • 200gm sirloin with salad greens, beetroot relish and crispy onion rings in artisan bread, served with fries
  • Seafood Chowder $12.50
    • With artisan soup roll
  • Beef Short Rib (GF) $15.50
    • Slow cooked beef short rib with roast gourmet potatoes and slaw
  • Ground Beef Burger $15.50
    • House made beef pattie with gruyere cheese, pickles and aioli, served with fries
  • Abode Chicken Burrito $15.50
    • With guacamole, smoked tomato salsa, cheddar cheese and fennel slaw, served with fries
  • Fries (GF) $6.00
    • With aioli
  • Beer Battered Fish of the Day $15.50
    • With fries, chop salad and house made tartare sauce
  • Lambs Fry and Bacon(GF) $18.50
    • Pan seared liver, onions, mushrooms, bacon, jus and creamy potato mash
Trenches Restaurant & Bar (sample menu)
  • Seafood Chowder $14.00
    • Mussels, Squid, Prawns & Clams Served with Garlic Bread
  • Steak Sandwich $18.50
    • 200gm Sirloin ~ Pickle ~ Tomato ~Lettuce & Aioli.
  • 3-Scoop Ice-cream Chocolate Sundae $13.00
    • topped with Pink Wafers
  • Garlic Pretzel Bread $9.00
  • Caesar Salad $14.50
    • Cos Lettuce tossed with Bacon, Anchovies, Freshly Shaved Parmesan topped with Poached Egg & Drizzled with Caesar Dressing.
  • Vegetarian Nachos $15.50
    • Chilli Bean Mix Served on Corn Chips with Melted Cheese & Sweet Chilli Guacamole.
  • Trenches Platter $22.50
    • Meats / cheese / bits n bobs
  • Steak, Chips & Salad $20.00
    • Cooked to your liking served with choice of Mushroom ~ Pepper or Red wine Jus.
Bacon Brothers (sample menu)
  • JAZZ bacon, lettuce avocado, tomato, egg, extra bacon created by our friends sharon & jane $10.00
  • HAPPY BUTTIE $10.00
    • bacon, lettuce, avocado, tomato, hash brown,cheese, egg + free hug
  • BACON $8.50
    • delicious bacon
  • BLAT $9.00
    • bacon, lettuce, avocado & tomato
  • BERNIE $11.00
    • bacon, avocado. egg, hash brown, cheese, sausage + a cheeky smile
  • *ALL BACON BUTTIES COME WITH AIOLI MADE BY ANDY'S MUM & SMOKEY BBQ SAUCE
  • BROTHER $12.00
    • bacon, lettuce. avocado, tomato, hash rown, cheese, egg, sausage, chorizo + bro hug
  • ELVIS $9.00
    • bacon, banana & your choice Of peanut butter, choc hazelnut or maple or all three
Mexico Christchurch (sample menu)
  • Panucho $8.00
    • spiced squid, red frijoles, mint, fennel, chili pico, olive powder, cucumber yoghurt
  • Crumbed Chili Portobello $16.00
    • w bruised cherry tomatoes, chili, capsicum mojo
  • Candied Fennel Yeast Battered Prawns $7.00
    • chipotle crema, pineapple pico, red slaw
  • Charred Watermelon $12.00
    • queso, baby rocket, sunflower seeds, ancho dressing
  • Mexico Fried Chicken (Free Range) $16.00
    • Not to be missed!
  • Chicken Tinga (Free Range) $16.00
    • mint, cactus, red onion, peanuts, kale, tomatillo salsa
  • Guacamole $8.00
    • w tomato pico de gallo, jalapeño, coriander, totopos
  • Slow-Roasted Agave Baby Carrots $7.00
    • guajillo oil mole, goats feta, migas, baby cress
Pages Charcoal Roasted Chicken (sample menu)
  • HAWAIIAN $5.80
  • SMALL $6.50
  • BBQ CHICKEN $6.80
  • LARGE $9.50
  • BASIC CHICKEN $5.80
  • 1 CHICKEN + 2x FRIES $19.50
  • AMERICAN HOT DOG $3.00
  • HALF CHICKEN $8.50
South Bar & Cafe (sample menu)
  • HAWAIIAN Ham, pineapple and mozzarella cheese $23.00
  • Makikihi Fries $9.00
    • with rosemary salt, served with aioli or gravy
  • Mac's Sharing Platter $35.00
    • a selection of Mac’s specialities
  • (+) Add prawns (+) $ 4.50
  • CAJUN CHICKEN BURGER Grilled chicken, bacon, guacamole, tomato and lettuce served in a sesame bun accompanied with makikihi fries $19.50
  • Crispy Chicken Wings $9.00
    • with chipotle dip and pineapple relish
  • Garlic Prawns $14.00
    • with chilli flakes, lemon and parsley
  • Duo of Sliders $13.50
    • one slider with pulled BBQ pork, red onion, pickle and slaw & one slider with chicken, harissa and pineapple chutney
Francesca's Italian Kitchen

Francesca's Italian Kitchen

location

Address

149 Gloucester St, Next Door to the Isaac Theatre Royal, Christchurch 8011, New Zealand

phone

Phone

033749790

email

Email

None

clock

Opened hours

Monday: 11:30-22:00, Tuesday: 11:30-22:00, Wednesday: 11:30-22:00, Thursday: 11:30-22:00, Friday: 11:30-22:00, Saturday: 11:30-22:00, Sunday: 11:30-22:00
price range

Price

None

type

Type

None

service level

Service

Table Service

cuisine

Cuisine

Gluten Free , Italian , Pizza , Vegan , Vegetarian

features

Features

Wheelchair accessible ,  Business meetings ,  Reservations ,  Waitstaff ,  Groups ,  Seating ,  Highchairs Available ,  Serves Alcohol ,  Child-friendly

Location
149 Gloucester St, Next Door to the Isaac Theatre Royal, Christchurch 8011, New Zealand
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