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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Dux Central (sample menu)
  • Antipasti $55.00
    • grilled halloumi, cauliflower + 3 cheese croquettes, falafel,, mushroom & brie arancini, selection of dips, cheeses, breads, olives
  • Arancini Balls $17.00
    • mushroom, truffle and brie with our bacon jam
  • Pork Belly $16.00
    • with sake, sweet soy, and a sesame glaze
  • Pana Cotta of Lemon Verbina $14.50
    • with Chambord poached rhubarb & shaved dark chocolate
  • Calamari $15.00
    • with chilli & ginger jam
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  • Steamed Mussels $16.00
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Sundog Diner (sample menu)
  • The Philadelphia Experiment $19.50
    • Thin sliced sirloin steak sauteed with mushrooms, grilled onions and peppers. Served in a fresh baked, butter grilled roll with Big deal sauce and our signature queso cheese sauce.
  • Priscilla Burrito $17.50
    • The vegan burrito that's takin' care of business, baby. Stuffed with heaps of Fajitha-style vegetables, Mexican red rice, house black beans, corn salsa and enchilada sauce. Topped with more enchilada sauce, guacamole and fresh pico de gallo
  • 8-Bit Fries $8.00
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  • The Greatest Show on Earth $16.50
    • Our world famous Mac-n-Cheese. The cheese sauce is so delicious that we have to bring a little jug to the table to pour over the top. Made from scratch with four gourmet cheeses and covered with crispy onion straws.
  • The breakfast burrito that declined the role of Han Solo $19.00
    • A huge flour tortilla stuffed with crispy hashbrowns, fried eggs, black beans, country sausage, bacon and enchilada sauce. We wrap it up, grill it and then serve it with a little more enchilada sauce, some pico de gallo, sour cream sauce and a lot of attitude
  • Dixie Chick $18.50
    • Fresh chicken salad made with red onion, granny smith apple, aioli, lemon zest and fresh herbs. Jammed into our stove-top stuffing bread with bacon, aged goat cheese and onion jam with fries
  • Add bacon and a brulee banana for just $4.00
  • Seriously delicious soup fresh made with seasonal ingredients. Served with warm homemade bread - Small Bowl/Big Bowl $7.50/$11.00
Avonhead Chinese Takeaway (sample menu)
  • Garlic shrimp vegetable on Rice $10.00
  • Extra Rice, Noodle $3.00/$4.00
  • Stir Fried Mixed Vegetable $8.00
  • Chicken Nugget (1/2 dozen) $ 4.00
  • 5atay Chicken vegetable on Rice $9.00
  • Combination Fried Rice $9.00
  • Ginger Beef Vegetable on Rice $9.00
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Hachi Hachi (sample menu)
  • KATSU TAMA $17.00
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  • TEPPAN PRIME CUT BEEF DON $16.90
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  • TEPPAN TERIYAKI CHICKEN $16.00
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  • GRILLED CHICKEN SLIDER WITH KUMARA CRISPS & KARAAGE CRISPY CHICKEN $9.20
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Foo San (sample menu)
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  • Sesame Seed Sweet Dumpling $4.50
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Thai Orchid Restaurant (sample menu)
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Bealey's Speight's Ale House (sample menu)
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  • Caesar Salad $20
    • The classic! Cos lettuce, garlic croutons, anchovies, bacon, parmesan and a poached egg bound in our home made caesar dressing. Add chicken $23.50
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    • Our aromatic butter chicken served with cardamom infused rice. Vegetarian option available with seasonal vegetables substituted.
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    • Pizza sauce topped with juicy pieces of Moroccan seasoned lamb with onion, mushrooms, tomato, feta and mozzarella with a yoghurt and mint sauce swirl.
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    • Pizza sauce topped with mozzarella, tomato and fresh basil.
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    • Pizza sauce topped with pineapple, capsicum, onion, mushroom, tomato, feta and mozzarella.
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Speights Ale House Ferrymead (sample menu)
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  • Fries N/A
  • Malthouse Platter $34 Sm / $66 Lge
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Thai Talay At Ferrymead (sample menu)
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Cafe Izone (sample menu)
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  • Beer battered fish $18.50
    • Served with salad and fries
  • Add beetroot $2.50
  • Add bacon $4.50
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Little Taipei (sample menu)
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  • Deep fried taro cake $4.50
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  • Mango shaved ice $6.00
  • Add egg $ .60c
Strange & Co. (sample menu)
  • Fried Shrimp $15.00
    • Lettuce, shallots, fresh herbs, Tabasco mayo
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    • Creole salsa, chat potatoes, parsley butter
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Ace Wasabi (sample menu)
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    • Fresh salmon, avocado, cucumber, mayo
  • • King Salmon
  • Omakase Sushi Regular $ 26
  • Spicy California Roll $ 16.00
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Number Eight Kiwi Cafe (sample menu)
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  • Garden Salad $4.50
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Seven Cafe (sample menu)
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    • Light and crispy w bacon, banana and maple syrup
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    • Duo of Portobello and button mushrooms in a creamy sauce with bacon, toast and a drizzle of truffle oil
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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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