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

  • VENISON STEW $15.00
    • soup consisting of venison with vegetables
  • CHICKEN SOUP $20.00
    • ginseng chicken soup (ginseng, rice, ginger, jujube, etc)
  • SPICY FISH EGGS SOUP $15.00
    • hot blend soup consisting of spawn (fish egg) with vegetables
  • BIBIMBAB IN HOT POT $15.00
    • consisting of rice, cooked vegetable and beef, mixed with red chilli paste in hot pot
  • PORK & POTATO STEW $45.00
    • pork backbone with potatoes served in hot pot
  • SPICY SQUID & PORK $15.00
    • pan broiled squid and pork belly seasoned with red paper
  • BOILED FISH $20.00
    • boiled fish with spicy sauce
  • MARBLED BEEF $17.00
    • beef, grilled at the table and dipped in a mixture of sesame oil and salt
  • Chips $2.00
  • Eggs each $2.00
  • Childs Roast $6.50
  • Warm Breads $8.00
    • A selection of local breads, warmed and served with delicious house made spreads and dips
  • Fillet Steak * $36.00
    • 200gm Char-grilled to your liking served on a bed of mash, accompanied with either mushroom, peppercorn or garlic sauce, accompanied with a green salad
  • Check our blackboard for daily specials
  • Meringue cascade $8.00
    • Served with mixed berries, cream & ice cream
  • Mushrooms $2.50
  • LAMB CHOPS - LARGE PORTION (8 PIECES) $30.00
    • Fresh ginger flavoured young lamb cutlets, marinated in yoghurt and tandoori masala roasted in the Tandoor.
  • GOA FISH MALABARI $22.00
    • A classic Goan specialty. Gurnard fish cooked in a creamy sauce with ginger, garlic, vinegar and capsicum.
  • PRAWN SAAGWALA $23.00
    • Prawns cooked in a spinach gravy with herbs and spices, fresh tomatoes and cream.
  • MANGO CHUTNEY $4.00
  • LAMB CHOPS - SMALL PORTION (4 PIECES) $17.00
    • Fresh ginger flavoured young lamb cutlets, marinated in yoghurt and tandoori masala roasted in the Tandoor.
  • MIXED PICKLE $4.00
    • A selection of mixed pickles to complement your meal.
  • VEGETABLE KULCHA $5.50
    • Naan bread stuffed with mashed seasonal vegetables.
  • LAMB TIKKA $15.00
    • Lamb pieces simmered in a curry masala sauce and prepared in the pan with a selection of spices and cream.
  • - Extra chocolate $1.00
  • MINI SPRING ROLLS $6.00 doz
  • VEGETABLE PATTIES $2.40
  • HALF CHICKEN $8.00
  • PAUA PATTIES $3.50
  • JAM RAP DONUTS $2.40
  • SQUID RINGS $4.80 1/2 doz
  • FISH $2.60
  • FARMHOUSE BREAKFAST $21.00
    • beef sausages, bacon, hash brown, eggs, beans, mushrooms, tomatoes and hollandaise sauce
  • SOUP OF THE DAY $12.50
    • with toasted bread roll
  • FISHERMAN'S BASKET $17.00
    • prawn twisters, tempura fish bites, crumbed mussels and squid rings served with thick cut fries
  • PASTA OF THE DAY P.O.A
    • check the specials board for today's pasta
  • STICKY DATE PUDDING $12.00
    • freshly steamed sticky date pudding served with vanilla bean ice cream
  • CHICKEN PARMIGIANA $23.50
    • served with gourmet roast potatoes and seasonal vegetables or garden salad
  • NACHOS $17.50
    • house-made cowboy chilli beef with sour cream and guacamole
  • CHOCOLATE MUD CAKE $12.00
    • mud cake served with vanilla bean ice cream
  • Small Platter $28.00
  • Small Platter $24.50
    • 24 pieces
  • -21+ $8.00 pp
  • Made to order. Only available after 11 am
  • Smokey Ham: Lettuce, mayo, carrot, cheese, tomato & smokey ham
  • Small Quiche Bite platter $28.50
    • 24 pieces
  • Small Platter $28.80
    • 24 pieces
  • -21+ $6.20 pp
  • 24. Beef with Satay Sauce $14.00
  • 34. Lemon Fish $16.00
  • 10. Chicken with Black Bean Sauce $13.00
  • 80. Spicy BBQ Squid $17.00
    • Grilled and stir-fried squid and in Korean Sauce
  • 2. Deep-fried Spring Rolls (4 pcs) $7.50
  • 60. Fried Rice $10.00
  • 64. Prawn Fried Rice $13.00
  • 14. Sweet and Sour Chicken $14.00
  • Baklava $3.00
    • Layers of Filo and nuts coated with honey syrup
  • Soutzoukakia $10.00
    • Lightly spiced meat balls, in a Mediterranean tomato sauce (with Pita bread and salad)
  • Greek Bread $3.70
  • Olive Bread $5.50
  • Houmous (large) $6.50
    • 200g take away pottle (vegetarian)
  • Marinated Olives (small) $3.50
  • Beetroot Dip (large) $6.00
    • Grated beetroot dip with walnut (vegetarian)
  • Olive Tapenade (small) $5.00
    • 100g pottle (vegetarian)
  • Garlic bread $ 8.00
    • With either Homemade aioli, relish, garlic butter or gravy (Choose 2)
  • Oak bread $ 9.00
    • With either Homemade aioli, relish, garlic butter or gravy (Choose 2)
  • Chips $ 5.00
    • With either Homemade aioli, relish, garlic butter or gravy (Choose 2)
  • Nachos $ 10.00
    • Beef & bean minced with sour cream and sweet chilli
  • Toasted Sandwiches $ 5.00
    • Bacon & Egg
  • Toasted Sandwiches $ 5.00
    • 3 fillings (Cheese, Ham, Onion, Tomato, Pineapple)
  • Farmhouse wedges $ 8.00
    • With cheese, bacon, sour cream and sweet chilli
  • Toasted Sandwiches $ 4.00
    • 2 fillings (Cheese, Ham, Onion, Tomato, Pineapple)
  • Bacon Burger $4.20
  • Mini Spring Roll 6 for $2.00
  • Wonton (with sweet and sour sauce) 12 for $7.00
  • Curry Roll $2.60
  • Fish Bites each $0.80
  • Steak & Onion Patty $2.10
  • Double Meat Burger $4.30
  • Paua Patty (100%paua) $5.00
  • Triple Souvlaki $13.9
    • All triple souvlaki served with extra meat and hot pita bread and green salad with T house's signature sauce of hummus, tomato, onion sauce, garlic mayo, organic yoghurt and your choice of chilli sauce
  • - Combo: Souvlaki of your choice + fries + can of drink $19.50
  • Deluxe $17
    • Deluxe served with Grilled capsicum, onion, mushroom, served on a flat pita bread with T-House's sauce and mozzarella cheese in a pizza
  • Baklava $3.00
  • -Combo: Souvlaki of your choice + fries + can of drink $13.00
  • Kebab Meal $15
    • Kebab meal served with green salad and T-House's signature sauce of hummus, tomato onion sauce, garlic mayo, organic yoghurt and your choice of chilli sauce, rice or couscous on a plastic container
  • Wedge $4.50
  • Fries $4.00
  • Tempura $18.00
    • Vegetables and seafood with tentsuyu
  • Hatsu Chicken heart with Tare $7.00
  • Miso soup $3.00
  • Tsukune Chicken mince balls with tare & egg yolk $7.00
  • Takoyaki $12.00
    • Octopus balls with Empire sauce and mayo
  • Shiojake Salted Ora king salmon with lemon $12.00
  • Fresh Sashimi Platter POA
    • The best from the market today
  • Maple, sansho and black pepper chicken wings $14.00
  • TERIYAKI CHICKEN ON RICE (regular/large) $5.50/$8.00
  • CRISPY CHICKEN (regular/large) $4.00/$5.00
  • GINGER $0.50
  • TERIYAKI CHICKEN (regular/large) $4.00/$5.00
  • FRESH SALMON NIGIRI $9.00
  • FRESH SALMON (6 pc/ 8 pc) $7.00/$8.50
  • AVOCADO $0.50
  • BEEF BOWL
    • marinated beef, cabbage, hot chilli or mayonnaise
  • Pancakes $17.50
    • Banana, Bacon & Maple syrup
  • Granola Cup $10.50
    • Fresh berries and Yoghurt with homemade toasted muesli
  • Eggs Royale $19.50
    • Smoked Salmon
  • The Works $20.00
    • Sausage, bacon, tomato, mushrooms, hash brown & toast with eggs as you like them.
  • Thai Beef Salad $20.00
    • Marinated sirloin served on salad greens finished with chilli jam
  • French Toast $18.50
    • A classic with bacon, banana and lashings of maple syrup
  • Cajun Chicken Salad $19.50
    • Chicken tenders tossed thru salad greens & topped with crispy noodles & a mint yoghurt dressing
  • Eggs Benedict $17.50
    • Bacon
  • Hot smoked Akaroa salmon $22.00
    • with house pickled beets, horseradish crème Fraiche, avocado, chives. Croute and soft herbs
  • Brioche burger $18.00
    • with fried free range egg, bacon, cheese, spinach, tomato and hollandaise served with hash browns and relish
  • Salad greens. hazelnuts, currants and radish side salad(V)(GF) $6.00
  • Triple smoked ham with cheddar. relish, whole grain dijon noise and lettuce $7.00
  • Puhoi Old Barn Brie with lavish, dried pear. pickled red onion and olives(V) $14.00
  • Corn fritters with poached eggs avocado, tomato Kasumi, avocado creme. chilli and soft herbs(V)(GF) $19.00
  • Grilled Canterbury steak sandwich $19.00
    • with streaky bacon, onion, jam, chimichurri, soft leafs, French fries and aioli
  • Please see counter staff to make your selection
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