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

  • Tuna tostada, chipotle, avocado & jalapeno $8
  • Fire grilled mushrooms, garlic, fried onion queso, fresh herbs $9
  • Bacon, egg & hash brown $8
  • De la maquina de café (means “from the coffee machine”) $4
    • Short black, Long Black, Flat White, Latte, Cappuccino, Mochaccino, Macchiato, Hot Chocolate
  • Crispy fried oyster torta (3), watercress, smoked oyster crema $18
  • Chilli black beans, jalapeno salsa $7
  • Fire grilled chorizo torta (3), peppers and garlic $16
  • Hand hacked guacamole, corn chips $11
  • Paneer Makhani $14.99
    • Homemade cottage cheese cooked with garlic tomato and onion into thick gravy. Can be spicy.
  • Everest Biryani $16.99
    • Prawn, lamb, mixed with vegetables and rice.
  • Mix Vegetables $14.99
    • Mixed vegetables cooked in onion tomato sauce mixed with herbs and spices.
  • Chicken/Lamb Vindaloo $15.99
    • Hot dish from south Indian based chili, spices and fresh tomatoes. Goes well with plain Naan.
  • Garlic & Cheese Naan $5.00
  • Butter Naan $3.50
  • Chicken Balti $15.99
    • Cooked in the onion sauce and chicken and vegetable cooked in Indian spices.
  • Amritsari Fish (6pc) $14.00
    • Fish fillet and lemons, lightly battered in butter flour and deep fried.
  • Lemon & Sugar $7.00
  • 3e Traditionals
  • Pic's Peanut Butter & Jam $9.00
  • Chocolate & Banana $9.00
  • Chicken/Bacon $3.00
  • Beans /Mushrooms/Other Vege $2.00
  • 3e Breakfast $12.00
    • Bacon, egg, herb mushrooms & baby spinach
  • Cheese & free-range egg $8.50
  • CALAMARI RINGS 6 FOR $5.50
  • SAUSAGE $2.40
  • CRISPY WONTONS 6 for $4.90
    • with s/s sauce
  • CRUMBED CHICKEN FILLET $3.90
  • CHIPS SCOOP $2.50
  • AKAROA COD CRUMBED $5.20
  • ONION RINGS 6 FOR $2.90
  • HOT DOG $2.20
  • Beef Fried Rice $9.00
  • Malaysian Chicken Curry $9.50
    • Hot and spicy coconut curry of chicken nibbles, potatoes & green beans served with rice
  • Chicken and Vegetables Soup $4.50
  • Cashews $3.00
  • Egg Foo Yong $11.50
    • served with a bowl of rice - Choice of Chicken, Pork, Beef, Combination Meat, Seafood or Vegetarian
  • Mini Spring Rolls $4.50
    • with Sweet Chilli Sauce (10 pcs)
  • Wan Tan Mee (Dry Wonton Noodle) $9.50
    • Fine egg noodles with boiled wontons, sliced roast pork, fish balls and Chinese vegetables in delicious sauce served with a bowl of plain soup
  • Bowl of Rice $1.50
  • Surf N Turf $21.00
  • Crispy Chicken and Bacon Salad $16.50
  • Ham Steak, Pineapple, Chips and a Garden Salad $13.50
  • Steak, Eggs, Chips and a Garden Salad topped with Garlic Butter $17.50
  • Lamb and Mint Burger with Chips $10
  • Chicken Parmigiana, Chips and a Garden Salad $16.50
  • Small Chips $3.50
  • Roast Roll and Chips $9.50
  • ONION RINGS $4.80 1/2 doz
  • JAM RAP DONUTS $2.40
  • KUMARA CHIPS (400g) $4.50
  • STEAK & ONION ROLLS $3.20
  • MEAT PATTIES $2.40
  • SOLE FILLETS $5.80
  • FISH $2.60
  • SQUID RINGS $4.80 1/2 doz
  • Paris Eggs Benedict $18.50
    • Toasted croissant with your choice of: Florentine, smoked salmon & spinach, Bacon & brie. Finished with homemade hollandaise
  • Beef Chilli Bowl $14.50
    • Served with corn chips sour cream and avocado smash
  • Sweet A $9.00
    • Potato Fries - Chipotle Mayo and Rosemary Salt
  • Add Smoked Salmon $6.00
  • LB’s Extremo Hot Chocolate $6.50
    • With all the lashing of a sweet ‘thang’
  • Lamb Shank Pie $22.50
    • Braised lamb shank served encased in puff pastry with mash potato
  • Add smoked salmon or smoked chicken $6.00
  • Baked Brie $12.00
    • Served with capsicum jam and focaccia croutes
  • Dal Tarka $11.5
    • Yellow split lentils cooked with turmeric, chopped onions, ginger, garlic, tomatoes and garam masala.
  • Shahi Paneer $11.5
    • Cottage cheese cooked in homemade spices with tomatoes and mild creamy sauce.
  • Palak Chicken $12.5
    • Chicken and spinach cooked in onion based gravy.
  • Lamb Naan Roll with Mint Chutney $9.5
    • Lamb, ginger, tomato and onion wrapped in Naan bread.
  • Lamb Curry $12.5
    • Lean lamb cooked in onion and yoghurt sauce with special aromatic spices.
  • Chicken Biryani $12.5
    • Rice cooked with tender boneless chicken, peas and green coriander served with Raita.
  • Chicken Korma $12.5
    • Tender Chicken Cooked with cashew nuts and almonds in a mild creamy sauce.
  • Chicken Tikka Masala $12.5
    • Chicken cooked with tomatoes, onion and yoghurt based gravy.
  • Wedges $7.50 / $10.50
    • Small / Large
  • Porridge $10.90
    • Banana & Walnut or Vanilla & Black Doris Plum
  • Chicken Caesar Salad $18.90
    • Salad of Chicken, Bacon, Fresh Greens, Tomatoes, Poached Egg & Parmesan with Homemade Caesar Dressing
  • Nachos $15.50
    • beef
  • B.L.A.T. Open Sandwich $17.90
    • Bacon, Lettuce, Avocado and Tomato Open Sandwich served on Toasted Ciabatta with Savoire’s Homemade Mint Dressing
  • Savoire Homemade Baked Beans $14.90
    • served with chorizo & a poached egg
  • Bagel - Toasted $8.90
    • with Cream Cheese and Jam or Cream Cheese & Basil Pesto
  • Bacon $3.50
  • Steak tartare $24.00
    • Hens yolk, Baguette
  • Ora King salmon pastrami $26.00
    • Cucumber and horseradish sorbet, Lemon, Gingerbread
  • Chocolate torte $18.00
    • Spiced rum jelly, coffee, Cocoa nibs, Salted caramel ice cream
  • Carrot & pumpkin soup $16.00
  • Pan fried Grouper $43.00
    • Polenta, Courgette puree, Saffron Creme fraiche, Asparagus
  • Persian Feta and Lemon salad $25.00
    • Pickled vegetables, Beurre Noisette Rye crumb
  • Silver Fern beef fillet $43.00
    • Agria, Braised Brisket, Parsnip crisp - Cooked to order: bleu / rare / medium-rare / medium
  • Agnolotti pasta $42.00
    • Kalamata olives, White asparagus, Tomato emulsion
  • pulled pork with Dijon and maple slaw wrap $13.50
  • full English, eggs your own way, sausage, bacon, mushroom, potato rosti and tomato $19.50
  • open fillet steak sandwich with portobello mushrooms $18.50
  • half n half fruit and toast with jam $10.50
  • - tasty cheddar, red onion, fresh basil with tomato relish $8.50
  • small salad from our daily fresh selection $7.50
  • smashed avocado with fresh lime on toasted sourdough $9.50
  • omelette with 2 fillings served with wholegrain toast $15.50
  • Breakfast $19.00
    • Potato, scrambled or poached egg, sausage, bacon, tomato, mushroom and salad with toast.
  • Pancake $11.00
    • 2 pancakes with butter and maple syrup.
  • Toastie $5.50
    • Choose any two fillings (cheese, ham, tomato, pineapple, onion)
  • Egg Benedict $15.00
    • Comes with english muffin, two poached eggs, two bacon and salad.
  • Extra fillings $0.50
  • Soup (Pumpkin or Mushroom) $11.00
    • Comes with a piece of toast (may vary according to season)
  • Waffle $14.00
    • Comes with rich syrup with banana and ice cream on top.
  • Chicken Korma $10.00
  • LAMB MADRAS $10.00
  • ALOO MUTTER $7.00
  • Veg. Korma $7.00
  • Rojan Josh (with rice) $10.00
  • Chick Peas Curry $7.00
  • Chicken Wings $1.50
  • Garlic Dahl $7.00
  • Breakfast sharing platter for two $40.00
    • Eggs your way poached, Scrambled or fried, spinach, tomatoes, Streaky bacon, home- made hash browns, sausages, toast, and hollandaise & finished with home-home tomato sauce. Vegetarian option available
  • Fish & Chips $10.00
    • Three Fish bites with a handful fries served with Aioli & Tomato sauce
  • Eggs your way $15.00
    • Poached, scrambled or fried on toast and served with crispy bacon.
  • Waffles $17.50
    • Belgian-style waffles with freshly cooked banana, bacon & maple syrup.
  • Prawn Salad $21.00
    • Tempura prawns with candied pecans, green apples, and salad greens finished off w blue cheese.
  • Pea, Mint & Haloumi fritters on roquette, poached egg & finished with a home-made tomato sauce. $18.00
  • -Wilted Spinach $16.00
  • Mushrooms / Bacon / Toast / Spinach /Eggs /Sausages / Home-made Hash $5.00
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