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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Drexels (sample menu)
  • Vegetarian $18.20
    • Tomato, mushrooms, green onions & cheese.Large thin crepe, filled, rolled and served with two eggs any style, served with hashbrown
  • Kids mixed platter $8.80
    • One waffle wedge and one mini cake with seasonal fruit and banana slices.
  • Ice cream $3.20
  • Breakfast Burrito $19.90
    • Scrambled eggs, chicken, onion, peppers, havarti cheese and coriander wrapped in a flour tortilla with hot or mild salsa, sour cream and green onion with guacamole served with a hashbrown. Vegetarian option - with spinach and mushroom.
  • Chocolate sauce $2.50
  • Mediterranean $18.20
    • Spinach, bacon, tomato and cheese.
  • Chicken Enchiladas $18.20
    • Spicy Mexican chicken, red onions, bell peppers, sour cream and guacamole wrapped in two flour tortillas baked with salsa and havarti cheese, served with a hashbrown.
  • 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)
Burwood Fish & Chips (sample menu)
  • Battered Sausages $2.50
  • Fish Bites $1.00
  • Wontons $9.00
    • DZ
  • Chips $2.60
  • Fritters - Banana $2.50
  • Sole - Battered $6.30
  • Wontons $4.50
    • with sauce 1/2 dozen
  • Patties - Corn $2.60
Benson Chinese Restaurant (sample menu)
  • Ma Po Tofu on Rice $13.00
  • Wonton Noodle Soup $14.00
  • Combination Fried Rice $15.00
  • Honey Lemon Chicken $22.00
  • Garlic Pork S $14.00 L $20.00
  • Nasi Goreng $15.00
  • Beef Mince with Eggplant $20.00
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Valley Inn Tavern (sample menu)
  • Chicken and Bacon Burger $22.00
    • Warmed foccaccia bun topped with grilled chicken, crispy bacon, Swiss cheese, lettuce, aioli and a side of fries
  • Fries Bowl $4.00
  • Hash Browns (x2) $4.00
  • Fish and Chips $22.00
    • Fresh market fish battered or crumbed, served with tartare sauce, fries and salad
  • Chocolate Orange Brownie $12.00
    • Decadent chocolate brownie infused with orange and served warm with ice cream
  • Daily Dessert Specials N/A
    • Check our specials board for today’s dessert specials
  • Steak Eggs and Chips $24.00
    • 200gm ribeye steak served with two fried eggs and chips
  • Citrus Glazed Salmon $26.00
    • Pan fried salmon with a citrus glaze served with seasonal vegetables and kumara crisps
Monthai Takeaway (sample menu)
  • Pork wontons $8.00
  • 31.Kao Phad Kraprow
    • Fried rice with basil and chili
  • -King prawns / mixed seafood $20.00
  • Yellow curry
    • If you are a big fan of Thai curries, this is a must try dish that brings you the flavour of southern of Thailand
  • Phud Kraprow
    • Spicy chili, garlic and basil with vegetables
  • -Pork / chicken / beef. $18.00
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  • Tom Yum
    • (served as a main course)
Thai Talay At Ferrymead (sample menu)
  • Sweet And Sour $12.50/ $14.50
    • A real tasty special sweet and sour sauce cooked with vegetables and pineapple. Pork, Battered Chicken or Vegetables & Tofu/Battered Fish
  • Satay Chicken Sticks (3) $7.00
    • Dipped in a mixture of spices and covered with our own peanut topping, served on a bed of steamed rice
  • Combination $12.50
    • Combination of chicken wings, spring rolls, spare ribs and guri puffs.
  • Vietnamese Laksa (No Rice) $12.50
    • Fresh vegetables cooked in Laksa paste and coconut cream. Served on a bed of vermicelli noodles and topped with fresh coriander and fried shallot. Chicken, Beef, Pork or Vegetables & Tofu
  • Spicy Fried Rice $12.50
    • Fried rice cooked with special curry paste and spices, blended to enhance the traditional favourites. Chicken, Beef, Pork or Vegetables & Tofu
  • Cashew Nut Stir Fry $12.50
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  • Beef Salad $12.50
    • Wok fried beef or chicken slices mixed with Thai herbs, lemongrass, coriander, lime juice and chilli. Chicken or Beef
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Portstone Garden Cafe (sample menu)
  • x2 $15.50
  • Omelette 3 $15.50
    • eggs served with your choice of fillings
  • Cheesy French Toasted Sandwich $18.50
    • with your choice of fillings served with homemade chutney & a side garnish of salad
  • Toasted Bagel or Croissant $7.50
    • served with either cream cheese & jams
  • Toasted Muesli $13.00
    • served with fresh fruit & yogurt
  • Portobello Mushroom $19.50
    • served on a potato cake with bacon & oven roasted pumpkin topped with bacon & feta cheese
  • Homemade Hash Brown $18.50
    • served with spinach & smoked salmon then topped with 2 poached eggs & hollandaise
  • Side Salad $7.50 or Whole Salad $12
Station One Cafe (sample menu)
  • Breakfast Combinations $5.80
    • Toasted Bagel with cream cheese and
  • Smoked Salmon Salad $18.50
    • Green garden salad, topped with Smoked Salmon, lime ginger & coriander dressing & lemon wedges
  • Fruit Shortcake $7.50
    • Warmed with Ice Cream & Custard
  • French Toast $16.80
    • French brioche toast served with bacon, caramelised banana and maple syrup
  • Breakfast Combinations $6.80
    • Preserves
  • Bacon & Eggs $16.80
    • Streaky bacon, eggs (fried, poached or scrambled), hash brown and grilled tomato
  • Breakfast Combinations $4.00
    • Toast - white or brown with a selection of preserves - Fruit Toast
  • Carrot Cake $6.90
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Tutto Bene Restaurant (sample menu)
  • Scallops con Prosciutto $21.50
    • Pan-seared scallops on sweet pea puree with crispy prosciutto & pinenuts
  • Scallopine Parmigiana $37.50
    • White veal baked in a light parmesan crust, topped with chargrilled eggplant & a roast capsicum sauce
  • Risotto ai Funghi One size ~ $24.90
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  • Prosciutto e Melone $17.50
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  • Fettuccine Carbonara $19.50 / $26.50
    • Fettuccine tossed with seared pancetta & zucchini in a rich cream, egg yolk & parmesan sauce
  • Penne Napolitana $19.50
    • Penne sauteed with fresh tomato and basil
  • Diavola $24.50 / $34.50
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  • Antipasto Misto $35.50
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Royal Roasts (sample menu)
  • Large $7.00
  • Combo 3 Roast Roll $12.50
    • 3 Roast potatoes, 420ml coke
  • Quarter $6.50
  • Half $10.50
  • Sandwiches - Beef $6.90
  • Combo 2 Quarter Chicken $12.50
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  • Combo 1 Roast Sandwich $11.50
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Nobanno (sample menu)
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    • Prawn chosen by the chef dipped into specially made chickpea batter and deep fried
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    • Naan bread stuffed with crushed garlic
  • Flat White $4.40
  • Fish and Chips $9.90
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Gas Monkey (sample menu)
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  • Leaf easter burger $21.00
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    • Shitake, edamame beans, spinach, spring onions on a bed of soba noodles with a sweet pineapple & cajun dressing
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Sasuke (sample menu)
  • Garlic Pork Don $14.50
  • Karaage Curry $13.50
  • Crumbed Hoki Curry $13.50
  • Makunouchi Box $25.00
  • Nigiri - Fresh Salmon 6P $12.00
  • Meat $4.00
  • Karaage Don $13.50
  • Stick Sushi $3.50
    • Fresh Salmon, Tuna-Mayo Chicken, Vegetable
Swiss Cafe (sample menu)
  • Quiche with salad $16.50
    • Ham/ Tomato or Spinach/ Mushrooms
  • Christ church's Best Seafood Chowder $18.80
  • Pasta $22.80
    • with smoked chicken in a cream and wine sauce
  • The original Swiss Fondue $36.00 P/P
    • (minimum 2 people)
  • Chocolate Fondue $14.80
  • B L T Sandwich $17.80
    • Bacon, Lettuce, Tomato
  • Bratwurst $24.80
    • with Roesti and salad. Pork or Veal an original Swiss dish
  • Breakfast $18.80
    • Eggs of your choice, Streaky bacon, Swiss breakfast sausages, Tomato, Toast and Cafe Latte
Cargo Bar (sample menu)
  • Housemade bratwurst $6
  • Buttered spinach $4
  • Seafood Chowder $16.5
    • Classic creamy style seafood soup, with mussels, sh, salmon and prawns served with garlic bread
  • Breakfast Burrito $13.5
    • Tortilla filled with scrambled eggs, havarti cheese, housemade beans served with sour cream. Add bacon: $4
  • Steak Sandwich $23
    • 150g Porterhouse stacked with lettuce, tomato, mustard, roasted mushrooms, fried egg, jalapeño mayo and curly fries
  • Savoury Mince $17
    • A good old fashioned kiwi classic ser ved in a rich sauce on toast with a fried egg & crumbed potato balls
  • Field mushrooms $4
  • French Toast $17
    • Coated in vanilla sugar, with poached apple, lime mascarpone and salted caramel sauce. Add bacon: $4
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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