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

Styx and Stone (sample menu)
  • All served with tradition style tomato sauce and mozzarella
  • Steak Sandwich $23.90
    • 160g sirloin steak served with salad greens, tomato, caramelized onions, bacon, smoked cheese, mushrooms, aioli and golden fries
  • Hawaiian $18.90
    • Double lashing of pineapple and ham
  • Chicken Burger $22.40
    • Marinated chicken breast served with salad, tomato, bacon, creamy brie, aioli and guacamole served with golden fries
  • - with Smoked salmon $18.40
  • Buffalo Wings SPICY
    • Styx SPICY style Buffalo wings served with Styx blue cheese dipping sauce and celery sticks
  • Surf
    • Prawns, scallops, fresh fish of the day, mussels served with hollandaise
  • Eggs (2) $3.50
Noodle Union (sample menu)
  • Seafood Mee Goreng $11.00
    • Egg noodles with king prawns, calamari, crab meat, fish balls, tofu and vegetables in Malaysian-style sauce.
  • Lemon Chicken Noodles/Rice $9.80
  • Cashew Chicken Chow Mee $10.50
    • Egg noodles with roast cashew nuts, chicken and vegetables in oyster sauce.
  • Lemon Prawns Noodles/Rice $12.80
  • Sambal Chicken $9.80
    • Thin rice noodles with chicken and vegetables in Malaysian sambal sauce.
  • Nasi Goreng $9.80
    • Fried rice with roast pork and vegetables in Malaysian-style spices.
  • Combination Soup $10.50
    • Egg noodles with king prawns, roast pork, beef, chicken and vegetables in chicken soup.
  • Chili Beef $9.80
    • Egg noodles with beef and vegetables in hot and spicy chili sauce.
Maxine's Palace (sample menu)
  • Stir fried eggplant $18.00
  • Peking duck (1 course/2 courses/3 courses) $50.00/$60.00/$70.00
  • Squid in black bean sauce $22.00
  • Chicken & fish maw soup (small/medium/large) $8.00/$22.00/$36.00
  • Prawns in tomato sauce $23.00
  • Steamed egg with mushroom & dried scallops $20.00
  • Deep fried prawn chips $6.00
  • Palace's mayo prawns with pineapple $23.00
Daphnes Restaurant (sample menu)
  • Chicken and Vermicelli Soup $15.00
  • Scampi Sashimi POA
  • Venison with XO Sauce $28.00
  • Beef Brisket with Dry Tofu $16.00
  • Black Pepper Beef on Sizzling Plate $16.00
  • Cucumber Salad with Garlic Dressing $6.00
  • Stir Fried Tripe with Spring Onion $18.00
  • Beijing Style Shredded Pork $16.00
The Bicycle Thief (sample menu)
  • Puttanesca $26.00
    • tomato base, anchovies, capers, black olives, black olives, chilli
  • Cannelloni $28.00
    • spinach, ricotta + walnut with Chianti tomato sauce
  • Carne Di Maile $24.00
    • pulled pork, thyme, roasted fennel, provolone, apple, rocket
  • Asparagus $24.00
    • roasted local asparagus, lemon, soft goats cheese, mint pesto, pine nuts
  • Parpadelle $28.00
    • local fresh picked asparagus, fava bean, fennel with lemon, Pernod
  • Margherita $24.00
    • tomato base, buffalo mozzarella, freshly picked basil
  • Bianca $24.00
    • potato, Rosemary, oil, caramelised onions, Parmesan
  • Quattro Formaggio $24.00
    • smoked mozzarella, pecorino, provolone, gorgonzola
Mum's 24 Restaurant (sample menu)
  • Teriyaki Chicken $12.00
    • Made with our special homemade fruity soy sauce served with crispy house salad with rice
  • Spicy Pork $12.00
    • Thinly sliced pork marinated in a delicious blend of spicy chilli sauce, onions and garlic served with vegetables
  • Udon (Vegetarian available) $11.00
    • Famous Japanese noodle soup
  • Vegetable $10.00
  • Fried Rice (Vegetarian available) $12.00
    • Fried rice with beef/chicken/shrimp/kimchi and veges
  • Lunch Box $16.50
    • A: Salad, Tempura, Sashimi, Miso, Soup and Rice / B: Salad, Tempura, Teriyaki Chicken, Miso soup and rice / C: Roll Sushi, Nigiri Sushi, Sashimi and Miso Soup / D: Salad, Sashimi, Teriyaki Chicken, Miso soup and rice
  • Sushi
  • Salmon and avocado $11.00
Milieu Cafe (sample menu)
  • Kumara Wedges $10.90
    • Served with sweet chili sauce, sour cream and aioli sauce.
  • Thai Beef Salad $19.90
    • 180gms of sirloin, marinated with garlic rosemary and thai dressing served with tossed seasonal salad green, crispy noodle.
  • Gourmet Chicken Burger $19.90
    • Cajun dusted chicken fillet, crispy bacon, avocado, tomato, aioli sauce with salad greens in a toasted brioche bun served with a side of golden fries.
  • Kumara Corn Fritters $18.50
    • Streaky Bacon or Smoked Salmon. Served with seasonal salad, sliced cucumber, cherry tomato and feta, drizzled with sweet chili sauce.
  • Vege Nachos $15.50
    • Fresh tomatoes with chilli beans on crispy corn chips, grilled with cheese & topped with salsa and sour cream.
  • Salmon Nicoise Salad $22.50
    • Grilled salmon fillet on top of baby potatoes, green beans, red onions, cherry tomatoes, black olives, baby spinach and boiled egg mixed with mayonnaise.
  • Soup of the Day $13.50
    • Chef's choice of fresh home-made soup. Served with ciabatta bread.
  • Golden Fries $8.90
    • Served with aioli and tomato sauce.
Cathay's (sample menu)
  • 74. Singapore Fried Rice Noodles $12.00
  • * Ordering Fried Rice or Fried Noodles would cost extra $1
  • 6. Chicken Corn Soup $7.50
  • 7. Cathay's pork $16.00
    • Deep-fried Cantonese style tender pork ribs served with fresh sauteed garlic and spring onion
  • 80. Spicy BBQ Squid $17.00
    • Grilled and stir-fried squid and in Korean Sauce
  • 27. Pork with Mixed Vegetables $13.00
  • 70. Bami Goreng (Curry) $11.00
  • 36. Prawn with Mixed Vegetables $18.00
Leinster Rd Bistro (sample menu)
  • Pizza $15
    • ham and cheese & pineapple OR meat lovers with BBQ sauce
  • Pasta of the Day $22
  • Bagel $15
    • with bacon, fried egg & tomato relish
  • Omelette $21
    • served with wholemeal toast or salad and Bacon & cheese
  • Cheese Plate $18
    • with house chutney, pistachio bread & cornichons
  • Risotto of the Day N/A
  • Ice cream & Sorbet Selection $13.5
  • Grilled Beef Rib Eye $34
    • with crispy polenta, roasted portobello mushrooms, sauteed onions, cafe de paris butter & jus
The Avonhead Tavern and One Good Horse Restaurant (sample menu)
  • Weekend omelette (11am-3pm) $16.0
    • three eggs, ham, cheese and mushroom
  • Meatlovers pizza $20
    • chorizo, chicken, pepperoni and bacon, finished with our famous barbecue sauce
  • Roast chicken salad $23.5
    • with pumpkin, feta and roasted cashews
  • Shrimp cocktail $14.5
    • O.G.H classic with crunchy iceberg lettuce, avocado and Marie Rose dressing
  • The antipasto platter $35.0
    • cured meats, cheeses, marinated vegetables, pesto, house-made dips with toasted ciabatta & crackers
  • The bird cage burger $23.5
    • grilled Cajun chicken breast with streaky bacon and guacamole. Served with golden fries
  • Beer battered fish and chips $19.5
    • today’s fresh fish in a light and crispy batter, served with golden fries and a chunky tartare sauce
  • Kahlua and caramello cheesecake made on-site with real Caramello $12.5
Hai Sing Takeaways (sample menu)
  • Bami Goreng (Noodles)
  • Combination Chow Mein
  • Black Bean Steak (with Garlic)
  • Sweet and Sour Wonton
  • Roast Pork Tomatoes on Rice
  • Roast Posk Chow Mein
  • Mushrooms
  • Steak Mushrooms Chow Mein
Straits Cafe (sample menu)
  • Nasi goreng, pork, sniracha, vegetables, herbs, fried egg $15.00
  • Trust the kitchen vegetarian $20.00
  • Apple Tree Farm Pork belly, parsnip puree, nuts, grains, mushrooms, balsamic prunes $33.00
  • Portabello and porcini mushroom risotto, 63 degree egg, bacon and caper muesli, parmesan $19.50
  • House baked ciabatta, balsamic butter $7.00
  • Ricotta Cheesecake, ginger bread, rhubarb, ginger beer sorbet $15.00
  • Today's fish, kumara, edamame, charred green onion, seaweed, soy dressing $33.00
  • Rakaia Venison carpaccio, beetroot, lentils, sour cream, horseradish, sorrel $19.50
Sushi Paradise (sample menu)
  • VEGETABLE SUSHI (6 pc/ 8 pc) $6.00/$7.50
  • SEAFOOD UDONG $10.50
  • TERIYAKI BEEF SUSHI (6 pc/ 8 pc) $6.00/$7.50
  • FRESH SALMON SASHIMI $10.00
  • VEGETARIAN (regular/large) $4.00/$5.00
  • CHICKEN AND FRESH SALMON (6 pc/ 8 pc) $6.50/$8.00
  • CRISPY CHICKEN BENTO $10.50
  • TERIYAKI CHICKEN BOWL
    • teriyaki chicken shreds, cabbage, cucumber, avocado, hot chilli or mayonnaise or sweet chilli
Hummingbird Coffee Cafe (sample menu)
  • - add bacon $12.50
  • full English, eggs your own way, sausage, bacon, mushroom, potato rosti and tomato $19.50
  • – add bacon $15.50
  • toasted sandwiches
  • hot smoked salmon on a potato rosti with wilted spinach and a poached egg $16.50
  • – avocado and tomato $8.00
  • eggs florentine $16.50
  • eggs benedict with crispy bacon $16.50
Chopped (sample menu)
  • Skinny Fries $8.50
    • Bbq Rub Seasoning & Chilli Mayo
  • Seasonal $16.50
    • A Mixture Of Seasonal Roast Veges & Rocket Tossed In Roasted Garlic Aioli
  • Vege $19.20
    • Quinoa & White Bean Pattie With Smashed Avo, Rocket, Tomato & Aioli With Skinny Fries
  • Brisket Hash $16.40
    • Last Night´S Beef Brisket, Roast Veges & Hash Brown Fried With A Poached Egg
  • Brisket $19.20
    • Smoked Beef Brisket, Cheese, Tomato Chilli Jam & Rocket With Skinny Fries
  • Miss Piggy $18.50
    • Chopped Pork, Shredded Slaw & Chilli Coriander Mayo With Skinny Fries
  • Couscous $18.50
    • Israeli Couscous, Chopped Tomato, Greens, Cranberries, Almond & Beef Brisket
  • -With Bacon Maple Syrups & Grilled Banana $14.60
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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