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

Drexels (sample menu)
  • Berry compote $5.20
  • Drexels breakfast treat $17.20
    • Choose from a bowl of fresh fruit or spiced apple compote or berry compote plus. A choice of one of the following: Two pancakes or full waffle or two French toast or a bowl of muesli and plain yoghurt.
  • French Toast $7.40/ $12.80
    • Generous slices or french bread dipped in egg & cream butter. Fried in butter and dusted with powdered sugar, served with whipped butter (One piece/Two pieces)
  • Big kids bumper breakfast $11.20
    • One egg with small portions of hashbrown and bacon or sausage plus two mini cakes.
  • Corned beef hash / bacon / ham / sausages / grilled tomato / field mushrooms. (Half) $2.70
  • Two eggs, any style with hashbrown plus $19.90
    • A choice of ONE of the following: Bacon or ham or sausage or corned beef hash or mushrooms or grilled tomato/ Two pancakes or one piece of French toast or half a waffle.
  • Egg & soldiers $6.50
    • One egg any way you like it with fingers of buttered toast.
  • Eggs on wholegrain toast $8.50
Ye-Chon (sample menu)
  • SPICY PORK $15.00
    • pan broiled pork seasoned with red paper
  • DUCK JUMULUCK $45.00
    • duck strips cooked with fresh vegetables in spicy sauce
  • VENSION CHOWDER $45.00
    • koreans style vension chowder
  • SPICY SEAFOOD IN SPICY SAUCE $45.00
    • steamed seafood smothered with vegetables in spicy sauce
  • STEAMED CHICKEN $45.00
    • steamed chicken soup with noodles
  • COLD NOODLES $14.00
    • cold buckwheat noodles served
  • BOILED DUMPLING $14.00
  • ROASTED FISH $20.00
    • grilled fish
The Elmwood Trading Company (sample menu)
  • Burgers
  • Hawaiian $15
    • Smoked ham, juicy pineapple, red onion & mozzarella
  • Beef $15
    • Tender marinated beef strips, black olives, capsicum, mushrooms, red onion, mozzarella with oregano & BBQ sauce
  • -garlic butter
  • Arancini $13.00
    • Crumbed & fried bacon mozzarella balls with spicy aioli
  • -Steamed potatoes in garlic butter /Creamy mash potato $5.00
  • Fish & Chips (GFA) $15.00
    • Emerson’s beer battered Blue cod fish, beer battered fries & Elmwood slaw with tartar sauce & lemon
  • The Elmwood Platter $40.00
    • Bacon & mozzarella arancinis, garlic loaf, southern fried chicken, spicy chorizo sausage, kransky sausage with aioli & BBQ sauce
Speights Ale House Ferrymead (sample menu)
  • Marlborough Mussels** $33.00
    • Steamed in a creamy garlic stock and served with a big wedge of toasted garlic bread.
  • 1/2 Pound Ribeye $36.00
    • 250grams of ribeye cooked to your liking served with golden fries, grilled tomato, a field mushroom and your choice of sauce.
  • Fisherman's Basket $17.50
    • Battered mussels, fish bites, crumbed squid, battered prawns, crumbed scallops and beer battered fries served with tartare and tomato sauce.
  • Bealey's Breads and Dips $14.50
    • A selection of locally baked breads served with 3 dips. Ask your friendly wait staff for today's dips.
  • Malthouse Platter $34 Sm / $66 Lge
    • A selection of bits and pieces from the menu including our ribs, chicken nibbles, cheese, hummus, bread and butter pickles, onion rings, gherkins, pâté and crackers.
  • Potato Wedges $5.50
  • Baldwin's Black Cherry Chicken $30.00
    • A roasted chicken breast stuffed with a mousse of black cherries and almonds, wrapped in bacon and served on a creamy potato bake with toasted almonds and a red wine and cherry glaze.
  • Caesar Salad** $19.50
    • The classic! Cos lettuce, garlic croutons, anchovies, bacon, parmesan and a poached egg bound in our home made caesar dressing. Add Chicken $23.50
Hillview Fish Supply (sample menu)
  • Steak $9.50
  • Crumbed or Battered Sole Fillet $5.00
  • Chips $2.30
    • 1 Scoop
  • Steak Patties $2.70
  • Tomato $2.50
  • Chicken $8.50
  • Potato Fritter $0.70
  • Steak & Onion roll $2.70
Golden Fish Bar (sample menu)
  • - Extra chocolate $1.00
  • CHICKEN PATTIES $2.40
  • CHICKEN NUGGETS $4.80 1/2 doz
  • BLUE COD FILLETS $5.80
  • SPICY WEDGES (350g) $3.50
  • VEGETABLE PATTIES $2.40
  • PAUA PATTIES $3.50
  • PINEAPPLE RINGS (2 for $3.80) $2.40
Coffee Therapy (sample menu)
  • Smoked salmon on rye with poached egg, avocado and sauce hollandaise $16.50
  • Soup of the day $15.00
  • French toasted banana bread with maple mousse and berries $15.00
  • Bacon sandwich on sour dough with tomato jam $10.00
  • Creamy Pumpkin $15.00
  • Eggs on toast $10.00
  • Add on: Bacon, Avocado, Tomato $4.00 each
  • Eggs Benedict $16.50
Procope Coffee House (sample menu)
  • Brunch B.A.T. $17.00
    • Bacon, avocado & roasted tomato on turkish bread
  • -Sugar & Lemon $12.00
  • Toast of Fruit Toas $5.00
    • Choice of spreads
  • V=Vegetarian / DF= Dairy Free / GF= Gluten Free / P= Paleo (DF+GF+no added sugar)
  • -Berries & Cream $14.00
  • Fresh Fruit Salad (P) $10.00
  • Middle Eastern Lamb Salad (GF) $18.00
    • Feta, coriander yoghurt & pomegranate dressing
  • Bacon & Egg Bagel $15.00
Green Leaf Indian Cuisine Takeaways (sample menu)
  • Tadka Daal $8.50
    • Yellow split lentils cooked with cumin seed, ginger, garlic, tomatoes and turmeric.
  • Lamb Korma $9.50
    • lamb in a creamy sauce made of almond paste, cream & spices.
  • Mattar Paneer $8.50
    • Peas and homemade cottage cheese cooked with tomatoes, spices and herbs.
  • Chicken Madras $8.50
    • A favourite with those who enjoy their curry hot. Boneless chicken cooked in hot spices.
  • Lamb Madras $9.50
    • A favourite with those who enjoy their curry hot. lamb cooked in hot spices.
  • Daal Makhani $8.50
    • Black lentils and kidney beans cooked with ghee and spices.
  • Mango Chicken $8.50
    • Boneless chicken cooked in an aromatic mango sauce, tempered with onion, mustard seeds.
  • Lamb Combo $13.50
    • Curry+Rice+Naan+Soft Drink(355ml)
Little Italy Restaurant (sample menu)
  • Vietnamese Beef Salad $15.50
    • Marinated beef rump strips, soft vermicelli noodles, spring onion, diced tomatoes and salad garnish. Tossed through a sweet chilli, mirin dressing.
  • FROM THE SEA
  • Tasting Plate $28.00
    • Sticky chicken wings, Bbq Ribs, Prawn cutlets, BBQ pork steam bun, Broccoli & ricotta balls, Pesto sticks
  • Chicken & Slaw Burger with crispy fries
  • Chicken & Pistachio Penne $19.80
    • Tender chicken thigh, roasted pistachio bits, feta cheese, fresh basil & penne pasta. Tossed with cream and basil pesto.
  • Mini Bacon, Pineapple & Mozzarella
  • PIZZA & PASTA
  • Garlic Loaf $9.50
    • Served with homemade garlic & herb butter.
Chi Kitchen (sample menu)
  • Yangzhou fried rice with prawns & BBQ pork $19.00
  • Mixed vegetables with garlic or oyster sauce $14.00
  • Salt & pepper pork chop $18.00
  • Wok fried beef ho fun in black bean sauce $18.00
  • Plain egg fried rice $10.00
  • Ma Po tofu with pork mince $18.00
  • Chicken & corn soup (small/ large) $6.00/ $15.00
  • Egg Foo young with chicken/ beef $23.00
Ken's Takeaway (sample menu)
  • Giant $6.80
  • Crab Stick $2.00
  • Prawn Chow Mein $12.00
  • Fish $5.00
  • Donut $2.00
  • Sausage $2.00
  • Chicken $5.00
  • Chicken & Corn Soup $6.00
Woolston Tavern (sample menu)
  • Chips S$4/L$6
    • Served with sauce and aioli
  • Seafood basket $10.00
    • assortment of seafood snacks bites and chips
  • Spicy wedges $8.00
    • Served with sour creme and chilli sauce
  • Chicken nuggets and chips $8.00
    • 6 chicken nuggets with chips and tomato sauce
  • Spicy wedges supreme
    • Spicy wedges with grilles cheese and bacon served with sour créme and chilli sauce
  • Beef nacho $10.00
    • Served with sour cream
Willows Cafe (sample menu)
  • Spiced Sticky Date Cake - Gluten & Dairy Free $6.00
    • Served with berry coulis
  • Gluten Free, Dairy Free Tea Cake $6.00
    • Served with berry coulis
  • Filled Mini Croissants $5.00/each
    • Served warm or straight from the cabinet, an ideal nibble as you go about your day
  • Muffins $5.00
    • Changing daily, light and fluffy packed with real fruit
  • Deep Dish Apple Pie with Ice-Cream $6.00
  • Gluten Free Quiche $10.00 / $16.00
    • Ever changing fillings, baked daily with our own home made gluten free pastry, served with a side of house slaw and chutney (Without / With Salad)
  • Crumble Slice $5.00
    • Using the best of seasonal fruits, served with berry coulis
  • Curried Lentil & Rice Bake - Gluten Free, Dairy Free $8.00 / $14.00
    • Tender cooked lentils and long grain rice, baked with curried coconut cream and fresh Avoca Valley Herbs, served with house-made slaw and Chow-Chow (Without / With Salad)
Cortado Restaurant Bar and Cafe (sample menu)
  • Garlic & herb $7.00/ $12.00
    • Garlic and herbs with cheese (Reg/ Large)
  • Calamari $11.00
    • salt & pepper style & garlic aioli (gf)
  • Margarita $18.00/ $25.00
    • Fresh tomatoes, basil & cheese (Reg/ Large)
  • Churros $12.00
    • crispy donuts with chocolate orange sauce
  • The Square Meal $20.00
    • free range eggs, crushed potatoes, bacon, pesto tomatoes, mushrooms, chorizo
  • Baked NY style cheesecake $12.00
    • delicious, home baked cheesecake with coulis and cream
  • Ice cream sundae $12.00
    • 3 scoops of kapiti vanilla bean with chocolate or berry coulis & whipped cream (gf)
  • Quinoa fritters $25.00
    • super healthy & full of flavour, grilled vegetable salad & chipotle yoghurt
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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