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

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  • 1 dozen Wontons (with sauce) $8.00
  • Mini Spring Rolls $5.50/dozen
  • Cheese / Egg / Bacon $4.20
  • Chips / Fish $2.40
  • Combination egg foo young $13.00
  • Crab stick $1.50
  • Curry roll / Spring roll $2.60
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Mosaic By Simo (sample menu)
  • Pavlova Roulade With Turkish delight $7.90
  • Sautéed Calamari with 'anon, olives and fresh herbs $12.00
  • Grilled Moroccan Brochette (kebabs) 2 per portion, served with sauteed smoked barley or rice
  • Green shell Mussels marinated in green harissa, capers, shallots, preserved lemon $12.00
  • Garlic king prawns $19.50
  • Moroccan Salad with carrot & orange
  • pan-seared garlic King prawns With lemon and harissa $15.00
  • Couscous Royale "Beet and Merquez Sausage" $18.00
Hell Pizza (sample menu)
  • Grimm $18.50 / $9.00
    • Apricot Sauce, Chicken, Pine Nuts, Spring Onions, Cream Cheese and Rosemary. Made with 100% free range ingredients (Double / Snack)
  • Pride $16.00 / $8.00
    • Onions, Mushrooms, Capsicum, Tomatoes and Pineapple. Optional Kalamata Olives, Garlic, Jalapeno Peppers (Double / Snack)
  • Creator Salad $3.00
    • Every Creator Salad includes fresh Mesclun Lettuce and your choice of dressing. Click on Salad Ingredients to select your options
  • Green Demon $9.50
    • Creamy Basil Sauce with Roasted Garlic, Mushrooms and Parmesan. Served on Spinach Fettuccine. Optional Sundried Tomatoes and Blue Cheese
  • Warewolf $6.50
    • Real chicken Tenders and potato Wedges served with Tomato sauce and Kid's drink
  • Pandemonium $18.50 / $9.00
    • Chicken, Cranberry Sauce and Camembert. Made with 100% free range ingredients (Double / Snack)
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    • Avocado, Cajun Chicken, Onions, Salsa, Tomatoes and Sour Cream. Made with 100% free range ingredients (Double / Snack)
  • Veggie Mayhem $18.50 / $9.00
    • Quorn, Peanut Satay, Sweet Chilli, Capsicum and Onions (Double / Snack)
Woolston Club Inc (sample menu)
  • the T-bone steak $29.80
    • 350g T-bone steak cooked to perfection and served with any two sides and your choice of sauce
  • Seafood plate for 2 $15.00
    • A selection of small fried and cured seafood bites, perfect to share or fully indulge alone
  • Chicken madeira $23.50
    • Crumbed chicken breast topped with ham and tomato & mozzarella sauce, served with green salad & fries
  • The DIY $17.50
    • Create your own pizza choosing three toppings from the options below
  • Apple pie $10.00
    • Served with cream & french vanilla ice cream
  • The prawn $17.50
    • Garlic prawn, pesto, pine nuts & mozzarella
  • Lamb shanks $23.00(1) / $29.50(2)
    • Slow cooked in a rich full bodied gravy, served with caramelized balsamic onion, mash & seasonal vegetables
  • Cheesecake of the day $12.00
    • See our special board for todays slice of heaven
Big Gary's Fish and Chips (sample menu)
  • Veggie Burger $5.40
    • Cheese, pineapple, egg, beetroot, lettuce, onion, chow and tomato sauce.
  • Scallops (x3) (crumbed) $6.00
  • Taco Chips $6.00
    • Mince, cheddar cheese, corn chips, taco mayo & Big Gary's® taco sauce on chips.
  • Saussage $2.60
  • Popcorn Fish (x6) $4.90
  • Surf & Turf $10.90
    • 3x popcorn fish, 3x chicken nuggets, 1x sausage, 1x meat patty and 1 scoop of chips.
  • Spring Roll $3.20
  • Small Hotdog $2.60
Cafe Raeward (sample menu)
  • Children’s Munchbox $10.50
    • A great “packed lunch” of fruit, ham and cheese toastie, yoghurt, homemade biscuit, dried fruit and a drink
  • Mini Pancake Stack $10.50
    • A mini pancake stack with fruit and yoghurt Or Streaky bacon and maple syrup
  • Potato, Bean and Halloumi Stack $21.50
    • (GF) Potato Cakes with Homemade Baked Beans, Spinach, Grilled Haloumi and Herbs
  • Roasted Tomato $2.50
  • Eggs Benedict Served on Toasted English Brioche Muffin with Homemade Hollandaise $21.00
    • With bacon
  • Spiced curly fries $12.50
    • With Bacon, Cheese, Sour Cream & Sweet Chilli Sauce Homemade Baked Beans, Cheddar Cheese, Sour Cream and Sweet Chilli
  • Vegemite, Marmite, Pics Peanut Butter, Jam and Pesto $1.00
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    • Chicken tenderloins coated in bread crumbs served with fries and tomato sauce
Chang Thai (sample menu)
  • Served with rice
  • Vegetarian $19.90
  • Prawns $14.00
  • Gang Daeng (Red Curry)
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  • Chicken, Pork, Beef or Vegetarian and Tofu $11.00
  • Cashew nuts
  • Vegetarian $19.90
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McDonald's Moorhouse Ave (sample menu)
  • $30 Legends Sharebox® $30
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  • $25 Classics ShareBox® $25
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  • Toasted Bagel with Strawberry Jam N/A
    • Lightly toasted bagel available with whipped butter and strawberry jam.
  • Hash Brown N/A
    • Get 'em hot. A crunchy, golden brown crust steaming with fluffy potato inside.
  • $25 Classics ShareBox® $25
    • Included in the Classics ShareBox®: 1 x Big Mac®, 1 x Cheeseburger, 1 x Quarter Pounder®, 1 x McChicken®, 2 x Small Fries, 2 x Medium Fries, 2 x Small Soft Drinks, 2 x Med Soft Drinks
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  • Plain Sundae N/A
    • Who needs topping when you've got a whole cup of our fluffy soft serve, made with fresh milk?
  • NYC Benedict Bagel® N/A
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Pattersons Restaurant & Bar (sample menu)
  • Crumbed Fish $17.00
    • panko breaded market fresh fish, seasonal leaves, roasted tomato coulis, lemon shallot dressing
  • - or individually - totara aged cheddar $5.00
  • Vegetable Casserole $30.00
    • Pumpkin and broccoli bound in a satay sauce, cashew nuts, steamed rice
  • Garden Salad with Croutons $7.00
  • Pan Fried Groper $40.00
    • Ribbon vegetables, wild mushroom and crayfish sauce
  • Green Beans and Toasted Almonds $7.00
  • Soup of the day $10.50
  • Hawaiian $16 medium / $22 large
    • ham, pineapple, mozzarella cheese
Mr Sushi (sample menu)
  • Karaage Chicken Salad
  • Tofu Salad
    • Fresh tofu, mixed salad & sesame sauce
  • Teriyaki Chicken Salad
  • Tuna
    • 10pcs
  • Beef Don
    • Bulgogi beef, salad & rice
  • Teriyaki Salmon Don
    • Teriyaki salmon, salad & rice
  • Tempura Udon
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  • Teriyaki Chicken Don
    • Teriyaki chicken, salad & rice
Sushi Express (sample menu)
  • CHICKEN COMBO
    • teriyaki chicken is topped off with spring onion mayo sweet chili and chili mayo sauces
  • RICE BALLS $4.00 each
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  • EXEC LUNCH BOX 02 $12.00
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  • TUNA
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  • SWEET CHILI CHICKEN
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  • HALF SALMON AND HALF CHICKEN
    • teriyaki chicken and fresh salmon are put together
  • FRESH SALMON
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  • TERIYAKI CHICKEN
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Willowbank Restaurant (sample menu)
  • Gourmet sandwich poa
    • See our blackboard for the daily special
  • Chicken and mushroom & herb filo $8.50
  • Seafood chowder $10.50
  • Fish 'n' chips $18.50
    • Beer battered gurnard with salad & fries
  • Toasted bagel $10.00
    • With grilled bacon, tomato and cream cheese
  • salad choices
    • green/potato/pasta/rice/ roast/ vegetable
  • Lunch $12.00
    • - any item from the cabinet with green salad or fries
  • Roast vegetable & feta frittata (GF) (V) $8.50
The Miller Bar and Cafe (sample menu)
  • Pizza Burger $14.00
    • Sure to be a classic with a tender beef pattie, salad, smothered in marinara sauce topped with mozzarella and finished with grilled pepperoni.
  • Pizzas are 10", covered with our homemade tomato sauce and topped with mozzarella can be shared between 2 people
  • Cheese & Garlic: $12.00
    • With mozzarella, cheddar & parmesan cheese on a garlic base this little number is great for a snack between friends.
  • Add : Mash & Gravy/ Roast Vegetables/ Side Salad $7.00
  • The Miller Burger $14.00
    • The original mammoth with two beef patties, cheese, gherkin, salad and grilled onions served with a tangy tomato relish.
  • Chicken & Apricot: $13.50
    • Fresh chicken on top of a sweet and spicy apricot sauce and topped with mozzarella.
  • Vegetarian Filo Parcel $17.00
    • Fresh filo pastry filled with pumpkin, feta, spinach, onions and pine nuts. Served with a fresh garden salad.
  • Add chicken $5.00
Chi Kitchen (sample menu)
  • Steamed chinese BBQ pork buns $7.00
    • 3 pcs
  • Seasonal greens with garlic or oyster $14.00
  • Pork & prawn wonton soup $16.00
  • Chicken in black bean sauce with capsicum $18.00
  • Sweet & sour fish fillet $23.00
  • Assorted seafood noodle soup $20.00
  • Wok fried beef ho fun $18.00
  • Seafood & scrambled egg fried noodles/ Ho fun/ rice noodles $19.00
Regatta on Avon (sample menu)
  • Poached eggs $12
    • Poached eggs, asparagus, toasted bread, basil pesto sauce
  • Eggs Benedict $16
    • Hash brown, Asparagus, poached egg, spinach, hollandaise sauce
  • Open Steak Sandwich $16
    • Porterhouse steak, aioli, mushroom, caramelised onion, tomato, lettuce, fried egg, side of chips
  • Quiche $12
    • In house made quiche with side salad
  • Lamb Salad $16
    • Lamb, roast veg, salad leaves, tomato, asparagus, feta, cucumber, minted yoghurt dressing
  • Big Breakfast $16
    • Eggs, bacon, hash brown, mushrooms, tomato, sausage, toasted bread
  • Corn Fritter Salad $12
    • Bacon, salad leaves, avocado salsa, asparagus, Corn fritters
  • Lasagne $12
    • In house made lasagne with a side salad
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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