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

Moon Wah (sample menu)
  • 32. Lemon Fish
  • Cashew Nuts
  • 9. Steak Chow Mein
  • 2. Chicken Fried Rice
  • 4. Chicken Cashew Nuts On Fried Rice
  • Pottle of Fried Rice
  • Mushrooms
  • Chicken Corn Soup
The Elmwood Trading Company (sample menu)
  • Thai beef salad $15.00
    • Crispy torn cos lettuce leaf, streaky bacon, herb butter toasted croutons, anchovies, poached egg, Elmwood caesar dressing, parmesan
  • Caesar salad (GFA) $19.50
    • Crispy torn cos lettuce leaf, streaky bacon, herb butter toasted croutons, anchovies, poached egg, Elmwood caesar dressing, parmesan.
  • Mixed omelet $15.00
    • Three eggs, cheese, bacon, onion, mushrooms & toast
  • Carbonara $19.00
    • Fettucini bound in a white wine bacon creamy sauce with spring onions, mushrooms, egg yolk & grated parmesan
  • -garlic butter
  • Italian chicken sandwich $15.00
    • Chicken with mushrooms, garlic, onion, white wine creamy sauce, mozzarella & fries
  • -300G Moroccan chicken skewers $30.00
  • -Add bacon $1.50
Cranford Alehouse (sample menu)
  • SALMON FILLET $29.00
    • Grilled salmon steak served with rosemary potatoes and salad
  • ROAST VEGETABLE SALAD $17.00
    • Seasonal roast vegetable salad with feta and cashews nuts
  • CHICKEN WINGS $14.00
    • Smokey BBQ Wings, served with side salad
  • BEEF SKEWERS $9.50
    • Beef skewers with old English mustard butter
  • STICKY TOFFEE PUDDING $9.00
    • With vanilla bean ice cream
  • TOASTED CIABATTA $9.00
    • With parmesan and balsamic
  • All includes drink and Ice cream Sundae
  • FISH + CHIPS $18/$24
    • Beer battered Tarakihi With fries. fresh salad and tartar sauce
Monteiths Avonhead (sample menu)
  • -Without pint $20.00
  • Steamed rice $5.00
  • Mushrooms $5.00
  • Seafood chowder $19.90
    • Thick and creamy chowder - full of seafood, with toasted grain loaf
  • West coast ribs $16.90
    • Tender pork ribs lightly smoked and smothered with our west coast style BBQ sauce, served with fresh coleslaw and fries
  • Prawns $17.90
    • Tiger prawns sauteed in sesame and ginger sauce
  • Salt & pepper calamari rings $15.90
    • Crusted in salt / pepper, lemon zest, coriander with aioli dipping sauce
  • Curry and a pint $25.00
    • Chef's latest creation served on rice with poppadom, cucumber and yoghurt raita
The Crab Shack (sample menu)
  • Pulled Pork - Soft Shell Tortilla $8.00
    • 24hr cured & slow braised pork, apple, celeriac remoulade, w chilli, lime, pineapple & mango salsa
  • NZ Paddle Crab $50.00
    • The legend returns! For a limited time only. 1kg of NZ Paddle Crab with chilli garlic butter
  • Hot Banana Split $8.00
    • Cinnamon battered banana / vanilla ice cream / pineapple lump crackle/ whipped cream / caramel sauce
  • Smoked Chipotle Slaw $6.50
  • Per 500g scoop $14.50
  • Bread & Dips $15.00
    • Crab & corn, Indian pumpkin, roast pepper & hummus
  • Onion Rings $10.00
    • Feta cream & smoked paprika
  • The Shack Stack $28.00
    • Two rosemary & garlic sirloin steaks, layered w roasted field mushrooms & caramelised onions served w gorgonzola cheese sauce, potato hash & chipotle slaw
Sampan House Restaurant (sample menu)
  • King prawns with cashew nuts $20.00
  • Thai curry chicken with vegetables on rice $15.50
  • Prawn curry fried rice or chow mein $18.50
  • Sampan house chew kua teaw (beef, pork or chicken) $15.00
    • stir-fry fresh vegetables and rice noodles with gravy
  • Seafood noodle soup $14.00
    • rice noodles cooked with bean sprouts, scallops, squid, shrimp and seafood salad
  • Thai curry chop suey $13.50
  • Garlic squid on rice $13.80
  • Deep fried wontons (1/2 dozens) $5.50
Fiddlesticks Restaurant & Bar (sample menu)
  • Vegetable Terrine $14.00
    • Cashew cheese, coriander, peanut
  • Ceviche $16.00
    • Pickled cucumber, shallot, avocado, coriander
  • Akaroa Salmon $33.00
    • Horseradish ricotta, pickled radish, rhubarb
  • Vegetables Here and Now $9.00
  • Pappardelle $25.50
    • Prawn, chorizo, cherry tomato, parsley
  • Mushroom $4.00
  • F.F.C. "Fiddlesticks Fried Chicken" $14.50
    • Green tomato chutney, hot sauce
  • Garlic Crostini $9.00
    • Beetroot hummus
The China Kitchen (sample menu)
  • Thai chilli beef on rice $15
  • Stir Fried roast duck breast $22
  • Chilli sliced pork $20
  • Young zhou fried rice $16
  • Sliced lamb with cumin seeeds $21
  • Deep fried Wontons 1/2 dozen $6
  • Beef and black bean sauce on rice $15
  • Curry chicken on rice $15
Brigittes Restaurant and Bar (sample menu)
  • BLT Bagel $19.00
    • With bacon, lettuce, tomato and aioli served with fries
  • Pancakes or French Toast $19.00
    • With streaky bacon, maple syrup, mixed berry compote and whipped cream
  • Spinach $5.00
  • Brigettes Big Breakfast $21.50
    • Streaky bacon, tomato, sausage, mushrooms, poached eggs, hash browns and house-made vienna
  • Tomatoes $5.00
  • Eggs Benedict $19.50
    • Choice of bacon or cold smoked salmon with poached eggs and hollandaise sauce on house-made focaccia
  • Garlic Loaf $12.00
    • With spread of pesto, sundried tomato tapenade and balsamic & olive oil
  • Open Chicken Sandwich $21.50
    • Crumbed chicken breast with lettuce and tomato on house-made vienna. Served with fries and aioli
The Dragon Express (sample menu)
  • Beef and seasonal vegetables $18.90
  • Pig's stomach with pickled vegetables $12.60
  • Pork with seasonal vegetables $18.90
  • Peking duck 1 course (skin with pancake) $55.00
  • Almond Tofu pudding $6.30
    • small
  • Clams with black bean sauce (subject to availability) $18.00
  • Satay beef $18.90
  • Chicken giblets with ginger and spring onions $12.60
Chicken To Go (sample menu)
  • Extra Piece Large $3.20
  • Upsize Chips $1.50
  • Extra Piece Small $2.80
  • -Regular Chips
  • 4 Pieces $4.90
  • Kids Meal $5.90
    • 4 Chicken Nuggets or 1 Chicken Drumstick
  • -Regular Chips
  • -4 Large Chips
Hai Sing Takeaways (sample menu)
  • Roast Pork Cashew Nuts on Rice
  • Chicken Tomatoes on Rice
  • Steak Pineapple on Rice
  • Poast Pork Foo Young
  • Fork
  • Mixed Vegetable Chow Mein
  • Roast Pork Fried Rice
  • Prawn Mushrooms chow Mein
The Serious Sandwich (sample menu)
  • Grilled Aged Cheddar $13.50
  • Porchetta Salsa Verde $13.50
  • The Special (B.L.T Pictured) $13.50
  • Poached Chicken & Slaw $13.50
    • Contains peanuts
  • Meatball & Parmesan $13.50
  • The Breakfast Bap $13.50
  • Serious Slaw $8.00
  • Serious Fries $6.00
Cave Rock Sumner Bar (sample menu)
  • Eggs benedict $16.00
    • Hot buttered english muffins, streaky bacon and poached eggs topped with hollandaise
  • Eggs florentine $14.00
    • Hot buttered english muffins, poached eggs with creamed spinach and hollandaise sauce
  • Omelette $16.00
    • Freshly made to order with a choice of three fillings- mushroom, ham cheese, spinach, onion, tomato.
  • Breakfast stack $15.00
    • Hash Browns, grilled tomato, bacon & eggs
  • Vegetarian breakfast $16.00
    • Eggs, spinach, mushroom, hash brown, grilled tomato & toast
  • Big breakfast $20.00
    • Sausages, bacon, eggs, hash brown, mushroom, grilled tomato & a side of toast
Tommy Taco (sample menu)
  • Chicken Fajita With Red Onions, Garlic & Chilli Packed With Crunchy Lime Slaw, Smoked Corn Salsa & Chiptole Mayo N/A
  • Sauteed Garlic Mushrooms, With Zingy Coriander & Jalapeno Sauce & Red Cabbage N/A
  • 8 Hour Braised Pork Shoulder, Ranch Dressed Slaw, Crunchy Tortilla Chips With A Chipotle & Lime Sauce N/A
  • Coffee & Cayenne Rubbed Beef Cheek, Carrot And Beetroot Slaw With Horseradish And Ranch Sauce N/A
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
Similar Restaurants based on Cuisines

Nearby restaurants

Little Sister Cafe

El Camino Grill

Dunsandel Tavern

Chateau On The Park - Garden Court Brasserie

Oak N Ferry

Kadett

Ilex Cafe

Aorangi Bakery