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

  • Eggs $4
  • Vege Stack $17.9
    • Zucchini mint pea fritters, salad greens, Beetroot chutney, sriracha chilli + 5 seed mix
  • Avocado Smash $16.9
    • w/ poached eggs, feta, dukkah on wholegrain toast
  • Mushrooms $4.5
  • Banana Bread $16.9
    • w/ Honey comb, mascarpone, himalayan sea salt + almonds
  • Seasonal fruit $3.5
  • Bagels $6.9
    • Jam + Cream cheese
  • Bacon Benedict $18
    • Poached eggs, bacon, hollandaise + walnut dukkah on Turkish
  • Serves 2-3 people $32
    • Shredded Chicken with Cashews, Combination Fried Rice, Sweet 'N' Sour Pork
  • Beef Satay $11.00
  • Serves 4-6 people $51
    • Shredded Chicken with Cashews, Garlic Seasoned Vegetables, Combination Fried Rice, Sweet 'N' Sour Pork, Beef Satay
  • $15pack $15.00
    • 1 Spring Roll, 2 Fish's, 1 Meat Pattie, 2 Scoops of Chips, 1 Hotdog, 1 Crabstick
  • Chicken Pineapple on Rice $10.50
  • Nasi Goreng (Rice) $10.50
  • Combination Chow Mein $10.50
  • Prawn with Vegetables $12.00
  • Garlic loaf $10.00
    • Warm baked herb & & garlic butter loaf
  • The Elmwood Platter $40.00
    • Bacon & mozzarella arancinis, garlic loaf, southern fried chicken, spicy chorizo sausage, kransky sausage with aioli & BBQ sauce
  • -Add chicken $4
  • Vegetable filo parcel $15.00
    • Fresh spinach, roasted pumpkin, feta and peanuts wrapped in an oven baked filo parcel. Served with fries, green leaf salad & cranberry sauce
  • Open steak sandwich $15.00
    • 150grm steak, lettuce, tomato, onion rings, BBQ sauce & fries
  • Mixed omelet $15.00
    • Three eggs, cheese, bacon, onion, mushrooms & toast
  • Pork belly $26.00
    • Roasted in Speight’s Gold Medal, served with roast potato & steamed veg, gravy crackling & apple chutney
  • -Beer battered fries $6.00
  • Pork Soup $15.00
  • Aged Kim-chi Stew $45.00
  • Beef Soybean Paste Stew $14.00
  • Chilled Buckwheat Noodle Soup $12.00
  • Spicy Seafood Soup $45.00
  • Beef Tataki $15.00
  • Noodles with Seafood Soup $12.00
  • Noodles with Assorted Vegetables $12.00
  • Thai Red Orchid
    • Stir fried red orchid noodles with bean sprouts, spring onion,capsicum
  • Spicy Noodle ( Chicken, Beef, Pork ) $10.00
    • Stir fried rice noodle with vegetables and egg.
  • Pad Thai (Chicken, Beef, Pork)
    • Thai fried rice noodles with egg, bean sprouts, spring onion, crushed peanut.
  • Stir Fried Red Curry Paste ( Chicken, Beef, Pork ) $10.00
    • Steam fried vegetable with red curry paste, coconut, thai herb.
  • Open lunch: tuesday - saturday 11:30am - 2:00pm
  • Stir Fried Basil ( Chicken, Beef, Pork ) $10.00
    • Stir fried basil and vegetables
  • Pineapple Fried Rice ( Chicken, Beef, Pork ) $10.00
    • Stir fried steamed rice with pineapple, egg,curry powder.
  • Won Ton Soup $10.00
    • Won ton and bean sprouts.
  • Fish Bites (Doz) $8.00
  • Spring roll or $2.70
  • Steak $9.50
  • Banana Fritter $2.00
  • Crabstick $2.00
  • 1/2 Chicken & 1 scoop chips $12.00
  • Extras $0.80
  • Crumbed Blue Cod Fillet $6.50
  • Bacon, sausage, smoked salmon $4.00
  • T- BONE $28.00
    • 350gm steak with homemade onion rings, fries and salad
  • Onion rings, garden salad, mashed potato, fries, seasonal vegetables $5.00
  • Or bacon, grilled banana and maple syrup $15.00
  • LAMB SHANK $20.00
    • served with creamy mashed potato, seasonal vegetables and gravy
  • SALAD OF THE DAY $12.00
    • gourmet salad
  • add sauce $3.00
  • 3 cheese $20.00
  • Canterbury Lamb Shoulder $34.00
    • White polenta, truffle popcorn, kale
  • Garlic Crostini $11.50
    • Beetroot hummus
  • Rocket, Cranberry, Apple, Feta, Poppy Seed Dressing $9.00
  • Spelt Banana Bread $12.50
    • Whipped coconut butter jam
  • Kids Ice Cream $10.00
    • Or sorbet in a waffle cone
  • Ceviche $16.00
    • Pickled cucumber, shallot, avocado, coriander
  • Vegetables Here and Now $9.00
  • Salted Caramel Delice $17.00
    • Passionfruit, pistachio crisp, popcorn
  • Trending local vegetables $8
  • Prime Canterbury Beef $39.5
    • Fillet 200g
  • Lamb Rump $30.5
    • Kumara pom poms, mushroom, pickles, beetroot
  • Garlic Ciabatta $11.5
    • Garlic ciabatta, basil pesto, mozzarella
  • Today’s Classic Pie $21
    • Big chips, small salad, gravy
  • Beetroot Hummus Flat Bread $12
    • Feta, dukkah
  • Prime Canterbury Beef $43.5
    • Ribeye 350g
  • No.4 Chef’s inspired dish Market price
    • Constantly changing, always evolving
  • Udon noodle $10
  • Nigiri Sushi N/A
  • Teriyaki chicken udon $12
  • Teriyaki Salmon $12
    • Salmon with teriyaki sauce & fresh vegetable salad on rice
  • Baby Tray N/A
  • Yakjundon Set $13
    • Teriyaki chicken on noodles, tempura set & 2 chicken sushi with salad
  • Inari N/A
  • Seafood udon $13
  • Pottles Fried Noodles $68.00
    • 5-6 servings
  • Combination Fried Rice $12.50
  • Sweet & Sour Pork $68.00
    • 5-6 servings
  • Pork Chop Suey $12.00
  • Chinese beef $18.00
  • Prawn Fried Rice $13.50
  • Sweet & Sour Wonton $108.00
    • 8-10 servings
  • Roast pork foo young $12.00
  • Melanzane Al Forno One size ~ $24.90
    • Classic North Italian dish ~ eggplant baked with Napoli sauce, basil & parmesan. With chargrilled Mediterranean vegetables
  • NZ’s finest beef, aged for a minimum of 28 days ~ Supplied by Traiteur of Merivale ~ All our steaks are served with creamy potato gratin & chargrilled Mediterranean vegetables
  • Wild South Island Venison $39.50
    • Pan-roasted Wild South Island venison loin with spicy venison sausage, served with sweet pumpkin puree and green beans
  • Contadina $24.50 / $34.50
    • Napoli sauce, tomato, mozzarella, roast chicken, pineapple, avocado & mascarpone
  • Tutto Salad One size ~ $17.50
    • Grilled chicken breast, salami, bocconcini, cherry tomatoes, mixed lettuce, basil and balsamic vinaigrette
  • Beef Cheek Gnocchi One size ~ $24.90
    • Sticky slow-braised beef cheek mixed with house-made potato gnocchi & leeks. Garnished with shaved parmesan
  • Quattro Stagioni $24.50 / $34.50
    • Napoli sauce, artichoke, ham, mushroom, salami, shrimps, capers & mozzarella
  • Fettuccine Alfredo $19.50
    • Chicken & zucchini tossed in a creamy sauce
  • Mussel and bacon fritters with lemon aioli $12.00
  • Pulled pork burger with cheese & shredded cabbage served with fries & aioli $25.00
  • Dustan $9.00
    • Grilled cheesy sausage & egg with soldiers
  • Mild chilli beef nachos with cheese, salsa, guacamole & sour cream $25.00
  • Prince Kassim $22.00
    • Roast pumpkin, spinach & pea with goat's feta crumble finished with lemon oil - add Chicken $4.00
  • Tarzan $16.00
    • Angus primate beef & belly bacon burger with lettuce, cheese & bourbon barbeque sauce served with monkey tail fries
  • Tempura battered fish & chips served with a garden salad, tartare & lemon $25.00
  • The Mighty Joe Young $23.00
    • With belly bacon rashers, roast field mushrooms, grilled cheese sausage, roast tomato & hash browns served with eggs any style on toast
  • SNACK SUSHI (3 pc/4 pc) $3.50/$4.50
  • GINGER $0.50
  • FRESH SALMON (6 pc/ 8 pc) $7.00/$8.50
  • CHICKEN CALIFORNIA ROLL $5.00
  • TERIYAKI BEEF BOWL $11.50
  • CHILLI PORK BOWL
    • spicy marinated pork, shredded cabbage, mayonnaise & hot chilli
  • CHICKEN UDONG $10.50
  • CHICKEN AND FRESH SALMON (6 pc/ 8 pc) $6.50/$8.00
  • Chicken Wings $1.50
  • Tikka Wrap $6.00
  • Veg. Korma $7.00
  • Pakora $2.50
  • Beef Vindaloo $10.00
  • ROGAN JOSH $10.00
  • SAMOSA $2.00
  • Aloo Paratha $0.00
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