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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  • Clay Pot Rice
    • Fried rice stir fried with ginger and fresh vegetables, topped with a sweet soy sauce and roasted cashew nuts.
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  • Green Curry
    • The finest green curry paste, slow cooked with coconut cream, spices and an array of selected vegetables, and fresh basil herb.
  • Massaman Curry
    • A mild curry cooked in coconut cream, potatoes, ginger and peanuts.
  • Chicken, Beef, Pork or Vegetables & Tofu $21.00
  • Prawn $23.00
  • Garlic Hot Plate
    • Fresh garlic fried in the wok with a selection of vegetables - a must of garlic lovers. Served on a steamy hot plate.
Captain Ben's (sample menu)
  • DONUT $2.30
  • BACON $3.20
  • CHEESE $3.00
  • 1/2 CHICKEN
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  • CHEESE & EGG $3.80
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Avonhead Chinese Takeaway (sample menu)
  • Sweet & Sour Chicken (NO Rice) $13.50
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  • BBQ Pork Fried Rice $9.00
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The Bower & Urban Corner Cafe (sample menu)
  • Bower Burger $22.00
    • 180g, Angus Meat Pattie, streaky bacon, hash-brown, egg, cheddar cheese, lettuce, red onion, tomato, with house made Aioli & smoky BBQ sauce stacked in a warm toasted bun
  • Fries
  • Thai Beef Salad $21.00
    • Tender marinated beef, pickled mango, crispy noodles, cucumber, tomato, toasted sesame seeds, cashews, fresh coriander, house made Nam Jim dressing
  • Chicken, Cranberry & Brie $24.00
    • Creamy brie cheese, smoked chicken & mozzarella, drizzled with a delicious cranberry sauce
  • Chicken Burger $20.00
    • Crumbed chicken breast, cheese, lettuce, red onion, tomato, streaky bacon, house mayo & aioli stacked in a warm toasted bun
  • Jelly
  • Spider Drink (fizzy & ice cream) $6.00
  • Caesar Salad
    • Crispy cos lettuce drizzled in a Caesar dressing, topped with croutons & a poached egg
Corner House Restaurant (sample menu)
  • Stir Fried Squid with Spring Onion & Ginger $18.00/$34.00
  • Sizzling ToFu $16.00/$30.00
  • Deep Fried Wontons $5.00
  • Braised Egg Plant Pot $18.00/$28.00
  • Chinese Style Pork in Sizzling Plate $18.00/$34.00
  • Home Style Tofu $16.00/$30.00
  • Satay Beef in Sizzling Plate $18.00/$34.00
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  • Cashew Nut Stir Fry $12.50
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    • Succulent cuts of meat or seafood cooked in coconut cream and fresh vegetables. Chicken, Beef, Pork or Vegetables & Tofu
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  • Cashews And Tempura Battered Chicken $12.50
    • Sweet chilli jam sauce cooked with battered chicken and vegetables
  • Chilli Stir Fry $12.50
    • Stir fried fresh seasonal vegetables with our own HOT chilli paste sauce. Chicken, Beef, Pork or Vegetables & Tofu
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Volstead Trading Company (sample menu)
  • Venison Sliders $15
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  • Fish Goujons $13
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  • Chicken Burrito OR Vegetarian Burrito $18 / $15
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  • Pulled Pork Sliders $14
    • In a fresh toasted ciabatta with sweet chilli, sauerkraut and mayo.
  • Fries with Chipotle Mayo $9
  • Spicy Tortilla Chips and Volstead Salsa $11
  • Beer Battered Onion Rings $10
    • Prepared in our fresh craft beer batter & served with chipotle mayo.
  • Garden Salad with Toasted Seeds $13
    • Fresh seasonal greens with our house dressing and toasted seeds.
The Kingfisher Indian Restaurant (sample menu)
  • Gulab Jamun (2 pcs) $7.00
    • Cream milk dumplings in sweet cardamom flavored syrup.
  • Royal Mixed Platter (2 people) $22.00
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    • Lamb prepared with large chunks of onions, green capsicum & tomatoes cooked in ginger, garlic, green chillies & coriander in sweet tomato based sauce.
  • Mint Sauce $3.00
  • Vegetable Samosa (2 pieces) $6.00
    • Savoury fried pastry filled with potatoes, peas & tempered with Indian spices served with tamarind chutney.
  • Fish Jalfrezi $18.50
    • Fish prepared with large chunks of green capsicum, tomatoes cooked in ginger, garlic, green chili & coriander in sweet tomato based sauce.
  • Plain Naan $3.50
    • Leavened bread made of refined flour baked in tandoor.
  • Lachcha Paratha $5.00
    • Wholemeal flour bread layered with lashing of butter baked in tandoor.
Panda Express Restaurant (sample menu)
  • Pancake Stuffed with Curry Beef Mince and Cabbages $5.00
  • Pancake Stuffed with Finely Beef Mince and Onions $5.00
  • Add Extra Spiced Beef +$3.00
  • Oven Sesame Pancake Stuffed with Stewed Beef $5.00
  • Add Extra Egg +$1.00
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  • Seaweed Salad with Soy Sauce $5.00
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Hammersley's Thai (sample menu)
  • Jungle curry (Gang Bpa)
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  • Panang Curry (Gang Panang)
  • Green Curry (Gang Kiew Warn)
  • Chicken OR Pork $10.00
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Taso's Seafood Shop (sample menu)
  • Vegetarian $5.00
  • Bacon and Egg $4.50
  • Sole $5.00
  • Salmon $6.00
  • RodCod $4.00
  • Gurnard $4.00
  • Mushroom $4.00
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Jenny's Lunch Bar (sample menu)
  • Surf & Turf $7.50
    • Seafood + Chicken
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    • with Cheese
  • Hot Soup $2.80
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  • Hot Soup $2.80 per cup
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Swiss Cafe (sample menu)
  • Breakfast $18.80
    • Eggs of your choice, Streaky bacon, Swiss breakfast sausages, Tomato, Toast and Cafe Latte
  • Filet de Boeuf $33.80
    • with a green peppercorn sauce
  • Swiss Bircher Muesli $12.50
  • Pasta $22.80
    • with smoked chicken in a cream and wine sauce
  • Coupe Danemark $10.80
    • French vanilla ice cream with hot chocolate sauce
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    • Home made pate with Cumberland sauce
  • Prosciutto crudo and bread $24.80
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Rose Cafe (sample menu)
  • Waffle $14.00
    • Comes with rich syrup with banana and ice cream on top.
  • Toastie $5.50
    • Choose any two fillings (cheese, ham, tomato, pineapple, onion)
  • Pancake $11.00
    • 2 pancakes with butter and maple syrup.
  • Extra fillings $0.50
  • Breakfast $19.00
    • Potato, scrambled or poached egg, sausage, bacon, tomato, mushroom and salad with toast.
  • Soup (Pumpkin or Mushroom) $11.00
    • Comes with a piece of toast (may vary according to season)
  • Egg Benedict $15.00
    • Comes with english muffin, two poached eggs, two bacon and salad.
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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