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

Denny's (sample menu)
  • Senior fettuccini bolgnaise $17.50
  • Senior omelette $10.50
  • Sirloin steak $26.00
    • a delicious 230 grams (pre- cooked weight)Sirloin steak served with vegetables or salad and your choice of potato or french fries.
  • French toast $11.50
    • bread dipped in egg butter and cooked to golden brown and dusted with icing sugar, your choice of white or wholegrain toast.
  • Spicy chicken salad $21.50
    • served in a crispy tortilla shell with lettuce,tomato cucumber,sour cream,salsa and grated cheese.
  • Brownie a la Mode $8.00
  • Fish and chips $21.80
  • Senior fettuccini carbonara $17.50
McDonald's Hornby (sample menu)
  • Chick'n McCheese N/A
    • A delicious combination of crispy coated chicken, lettuce, cheese, ketchup and mayonnaise.
  • Bagel Hunger Buster N/A
    • Fuel up New York style with your choice of a NYC Benedict Bagel or a BLT Bagel, partnered with a Sausage McMuffin, a hash brown, and a Hot Chocolate. For only $9 Awesome!
  • $25 Classics ShareBox® N/A
    • Available after 10:30am. 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
  • $30 Legends Sharebox® N/A
    • Available after 10:30am. Included in the $30 Legends ShareBox®: 2 x Big Mac® / 1x McChicken® / 1x Filet-o-Fish® / 1 x 6pk Chicken McNuggets® / 2 x Medium Fries / 2 x Small Fries / 4 x Medium Soft Drinks
  • Sausage & Egg McMuffin® N/A
    • A hard-hitting combo of egg, a beef sausage patty and melting slice of cheese on a classic English Muffin. Served warm and tasty.
  • Bacon & Egg Muffin® N/A
    • A hot brekkie made compact. A perfectly cooked egg, deli style bacon and a slice of cheese, cased in a toasted, warm English muffin.
  • Chicken Nuggets N/A
    • Everything's better when it's bite-sized. Like our nuggets made with tender juicy chicken breast in a crisp tempura coating. Start the fun with our delicious dipping sauces, in BBQ, Sweet 'n Sour or Mustard.
  • Chicken 'n' Mayo N/A
    • Enjoy mouth watering crispy-coated chicken with crunchy, fresh iceberg lettuce and cool delicious mayo, all within a tasty bun.
Mugen (sample menu)
  • Teriyaki / Katsu / Karaage chicken don $12.90
  • Chicken katsu curry $15.90
  • Unagi don $18.90
    • Fresh water eel
  • Tempura prawn udon $11.90
  • Served on rice with miso soup
  • Ten don $13.90
    • Deep fried prawns and tempura veges
  • Plain udon $8.90
  • Served on rice with miso soup
Dunsandel Tavern (sample menu)
  • PASTA OF THE DAY P.O.A
    • check the specials board for today's pasta
  • HAMBURGER $17.50
    • beef, tasty cheese and bbq sauce served with thick cut fries
  • MINI BREAD LOAF $9.50
    • oven baked loaf with garlic butter and pesto
  • CHICKEN TENDERS $15.50
    • crumbed chicken tenders served with a spicy apricot sauce and light side salad
  • NACHOS $12.00
    • house- made cowboy chilli beef with sour cream and guacamole
  • STICKY DATE PUDDING $12.00
    • freshly steamed sticky date pudding served with vanilla bean ice cream
  • FISH & CHIPS P.O.D
    • beer battered fish and thick-cut fries see specials board
  • CHEEKY CHEESE $12.00
    • hamburger with cheese, tomato sauce and served with thick cut fries
Panda Express Restaurant (sample menu)
  • Sliced Pork Shank with Soy Sauce $12.00
  • Dr. Pepper (355ml) $2.50
  • Smoked Fish Infused with Spiced Drak Soy Sauce $12.00
  • Dim Sum Meal $3.00
    • add 3 side dishes and a drink to your noodle order
  • Chef's Special Tofu Jelly with Homemade Gravy $5.00
  • Lotte Mango Juice (240ml) $2.50
  • Deep Fried Cake Stuffed with Red Bean Paste $4.00
  • Pancake Stuffed with Finely Beef Mince and Onions $5.00
Tasty Pizza (sample menu)
  • Garlic Prawns ‘n’ Bacon
    • Mozzarella,Pizza Sauce,Prawns,Fresh Tomato,Olives,Bacon,Feta,Garlic Aioli Sauce
  • Trop. Burger $7.90
    • Fresh Chicken Breast, Mayo, Cheese, Pineapple, Lettuce, Thai Sauce
  • Double Pack $30.00
    • 2 Large pizza 12", dinner box & garlic bread
  • Veg. Heaven
    • Mozzarella, Baby Corn, Jalapenos, Creamy Sauce, Onion, Mushroom, Chunky Sauce, Plum Sauce
  • LUNCH SPECIAL
  • Coppell Street
    • Mozzarella, Pizza Sauce, BBQ Sirloin Steak & Bacon, Mushroom, Tomato, Caramelized Onion, Cracked Pepper & Garlic Butter
  • Hawaiian $7.90
    • Breast Fillet, Mayo, Cheese, Bacon, Pineapple, Lettuce, BBQ Sauce
  • Multi Pack $39.00
    • 2 Large pizza 12", lunch box, dinner box & garlic bread
Strange & Co. (sample menu)
  • Shoestring Fries $8.00
    • With rosemary salt & truffle mayo
  • Strange's Poutine $12.00
    • Potato skins, dirty gravy, parmesan cheese, shallots
  • Slaw $8.00
    • With toasted peanuts, pepitas & cumin lime mayo
  • NY Cut Sirloin Steak $26.00
    • With red wine jus, served with shoestring fries
  • Quinoa & Goji Berries $18.00
    • Fresh shallots, spring onions, baby beets & turnips, dressed with a vanilla vinaigrette
  • Pulled Pork Shoulder $12.00
    • BBQ sauce, jalapeño mustard, slaw, shallots
  • Rib Mountain $38.00
    • Smoked and braised in our coffee rub, finished in a sticky BBQ sauce
  • Sauteed Green Beans & BBQ Kale $10.00
    • With remoulade, parmesan shavings, shallots
Sandridge Hotel (sample menu)
  • Hot Dog & Fries $12.00
    • Two hot dogs and fries served with tomato sauce
  • Basket of Fries $6.00
    • Thick cut fries served with tomato sauce
  • Asian Basket $10.00
    • Samosas, spring rolls, onion rings and fries served with sweet chilli and tomato dipping sauces
  • - Add fries for an extra $3.00
  • Toasted Sandwich $3.00
  • Seafood Basket $10.00
    • Squid rings, prawn cutlets, fish bites and fries served with tartare and tomato dipping sauces
  • - Cheese and ham
  • - Cheese and onion
The Dragon Express (sample menu)
  • Deep fried prawns $7.00
  • Duck's chins cooked in brine $8.00
  • Mussels with chilli sauce $21.00
  • Duck with tofu $12.00 / $14.50
    • medium / large
  • Beef with pineapple and picked ginger $18.90
  • Chu Hou Beef with vegetables $21.00
  • Deep fried coconut custard $6.30 / $10.50 / $14.70
    • small / medium / large
  • Chicken with black bean sauce $16.80
Little Italy Restaurant (sample menu)
  • All Meals $10
  • Chef’s Platter $25.00
    • Vege Samosas, Salami, Hoki Bites, Southern Chicken Sticks, Salt & pepper Squid, Battered Pineapple Rings
  • Cheese & Bacon Wedges $11.50
    • Served with chimichurri sour cream and capsicum salsa.
  • Camembert & Chicken Melt
    • Chargrilled chicken thigh & baked camembert cheese. Served on crisp toasted ciabatta bread topped with cranberry jelly.
  • Cheesy Pesto Sticks $12.00
    • Baked Turkish bread topped with lashings of basil pesto and cheddar cheese.
  • “Shank Heaps” $24.00
    • Herbed tomato braised Lamb Shank, served on potato smash with blanched broccoli, garlic con fit. Finished with its own braising liquid, topped with carrot chips.
  • Spaghetti Bolognese with salad OR fries
  • Ultimate Pizza Lovers
    • Salami, ground beef, tender chick pieces with grated cheese on a Italian sauced base topped with whiskey BBQ.
The Kookery Nook Bakery (sample menu)
  • Chicken Savouries $1.50
  • Asparagus Rolls $1.6 / $19.2
    • (Seasonal)
  • Cake Slices $1.8 / $21.6
    • an assortment from our delicious range sized for catering
  • Mince Savouries $1.50
  • Steak $4.50
  • Mince & Cheese $4.50
  • Mini Savouries $1.40 / $16.8
  • Mini Biscuits $1.8 / $21.6
The Miller Bar and Cafe (sample menu)
  • GF. Caesar Salad $14.00
    • Fresh cos lettuce, bacon, homemade croutons and parmesan cheese all tossed in our amazing Caesar dressing & finished with a poached egg.
  • Crispy Moroccan Salad $13.00
    • Tender strips of chicken, coated in our special Moroccan herb crust, rested on a garden fresh salad
  • 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.
  • BBQ Pulled Beef Sandwich $15.00
    • Beautiful slow cooked beef pulled apart and coated in our secret spiced BBQ sauce & served with salad and chips.
  • All Burger Meals are served with Chips
  • Add : Ham/ Egg/ Bacon/ Sausage/ Meat Pattie/ Mushroom $5.00
  • Chicken Cranberry & Brie: $13.50
    • Tender pieces of chicken lay on top of a cranberry base & sprinkled with chunks of brie.
  • Vegetarian: $12.00
    • For the Veggie lover, roast veggies on top of our original base & scattered with a mild tomato salsa.
Indian Heaven (sample menu)
  • Mint Chutney $2.50
  • Vegetarian Platter for Two $17.00
    • A combination of two pieces each of Poppadums, Samosa, Vege Pakora and Onion Bhaji with Mint yoghurt chutney.
  • Kadai Paneer $15.00
    • ''Mouth-watering dish'' Home-made cottage cheese cooked with capsicum, onions, tomatoes & spices.
  • Lamb/Beef Vindaloo $16.00
    • Highly spiced boneless tender Lamb/Beef cooked in hot vindaloo paste.
  • Plain Rice $3.00
    • Plain steamed Basmati rice
  • Two people or more - Entrees: Onion Bhaji, Chicken Tikka and Seekh Kebab / Mains: Butter Chicken, Lamb Rogan Josh, Beef Vindaloo and Vegetable Korma with Naan and Basmati Rice $29.50 per person
  • Dhal Tadka $14.00
    • Split Lentils cooked with turmeric, ginger, garlic and tomatoes.
  • Murg Malai Tikka $12.50
    • Chicken in a marinade of finely crushed almonds, corianders, fresh ground spice & creamed yoghurt.
Taso's Seafood Shop (sample menu)
  • Bacon and Egg $4.50
  • Vegetarian $5.00
  • Tarakihi $4.00
  • Plain $3.50
  • Hoki $3.00
  • Salmon $6.00
  • Salmon $6.00
  • Chicken $5.00
Willows Cafe (sample menu)
  • Deep Dish Apple Pie with Ice-Cream $6.00
  • Decadent Chocolate, Coffee & Raspberry Tart $6.00
    • Less is more with this decadent favorite, served with berry coulis and creme fraiche'
  • Gluten & Dairy Free Chocolate Brownie $6.00
    • Deep dish, served warm with raspberry coulis and dusted with icing sugar
  • West Coast Venison Sausage Roll $9.00 / $15.00
    • Wild West Coast Venison mixed with pork meat, vegetables and our own tomato chutney, wrapped in streaky bacon and baked until tender. Served with house-made slaw and tomato chutney (Without / With Salad)
  • Spiced Sticky Date Cake - Gluten & Dairy Free $6.00
    • Served with berry coulis
  • Muffins $5.00
    • Changing daily, light and fluffy packed with real fruit
  • Caramalised Lemon Tart $6.00
    • Served with berry coulis and creme fraiche'
  • Filled Mini Croissants $5.00/each
    • Served warm or straight from the cabinet, an ideal nibble as you go about your day
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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