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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Chopsticks Restaurant (sample menu)
  • Deep Fried Wonton 1/2 Dozen $5.00
  • Plain Fried Rice $9.00/ $14.00
  • Fantail Prawns 1/2 Dozen $7.00
  • Sliced Beef with Black Bean Sauce (reg/ med) $15.00/ $21.00
  • Gui HuaTofu with Seafood and Pork ( Reg/ Med ) $15.00/ $21.00
  • Chicken Chop with Special Sauce (reg/ med) $16.00/ $23.00
  • Vegetarian Fried Rice $10.00/ $16.00
  • Steak Special Sauce in Sizzling Plate (reg/ med) $20.00/ $26.00
Cashmere Fish & Chips (sample menu)
  • CHEESE & ONION PATTY $2.20
  • RIBEYE STEAK $6.90
  • MEAT PATTY $2.20
  • PINEAPPLE RING $2.00
  • ONION RINGS 6 FOR $2.90
  • CHEESE & PINEAPPLE $4.90
  • HASH BROWN $0.80
  • MUSHROOM $4.50
Bloody Mary's (sample menu)
  • Fully loaded seafood chowder $19.00
  • 180g ora king salmon $38.00
    • ebly wheat, beetroot & roquette salad w avocado salsa verde
  • Cauliflower cheese $7.00
  • Warmed mammoth olives $11.00
    • shaved parmesan
  • Cheese plate $18.00
    • crackers, pickles, quince
  • Beets & goats cheese $7.00
  • Canterbury Lamb $36.00
    • World Famous In New Zealand rump 200g
  • Caesar salad $20.00
    • Yes it has anchovies!
Buddha Stix (sample menu)
  • Seafood $22.00
  • Cashews and Tempura Battered Chicken $22.00
    • Sweet chilli jam sauce cooked with battered chicken and vegetables.
  • Chicken, Beef, Pork or Vegetables & Tofu $21.00
  • Chicken, Beef, Pork or Vegetables & Tofu $19.90
  • Red Curry
    • Succulent cuts of meat or seafood cooked in coconut cream and fresh vegetables.
  • Seafood $21.50
  • Seafood $22.00
  • Prawn $23.00
Mosaic By Simo (sample menu)
  • Sticky Date and Toffee Pudding $7.90
  • Medium $7.50
  • Grilled sumac Lamb kofta with yogurt and mint sauce $12.50
  • Smoked Barley Salad with Tahini sauce
  • Dolmades of mint and rice stuffed vine leaves with garlic & cucumber dip (G pieces) $8.50
  • Large $10.00
  • Garlic king prawns $19.50
  • Moroccan Tagine slow cooked lamb and quince $12.50
Ilam Seafoods (sample menu)
  • All meals come with fries, onion rings and seafood salad dressing on salad.
  • Cheese & Pineapple
  • Hash Brown
  • Kumara Chips
  • Apricot Chicken
  • Giant
  • Scallops 1/2 Dozen
  • Bacon & Corn Pattie
Untouched World - Store & Cafe (sample menu)
  • Potato Fritter, Guacamole, Cottage Cheese & Poached Egg $17.50
  • Daily Creations (check our cabinet)
  • Beer Battered Fries with Aioli
  • Slice / Muffins / Scones $4.50
  • Raw Cheesecake - Seasonal Fruit, Low GI, Gluten & Dairy Free $8.50
  • Cakes $8.50
  • Sticky Date Pudding with Caramel Sauce & Ice Cream $13.00
  • Cookies / Biscotti $3.50
Cafe Raeward (sample menu)
  • Potato, Bean and Halloumi Stack $21.50
    • (GF) Potato Cakes with Homemade Baked Beans, Spinach, Grilled Haloumi and Herbs
  • Grilled Mushrooms $5.00
  • Spinach $3.50
  • Eggs Benedict Served on Toasted English Brioche Muffin with Homemade Hollandaise $19.00
    • With spinach
  • Vegemite, Marmite, Pics Peanut Butter, Jam and Pesto $1.00
  • Hollandaise $2.00
  • Free Range Eggs on Toast $10.50
    • Your choice of Poached, Fried or Cheesy Herb Scrambled Eggs
  • Creamy Porridge with stewed fruit $13.50
    • Hot porridge made with Milk topped with Stewed Fruit and a Side of Cream or Milk
Cafe Kudos (sample menu)
  • Caramel Mocha Latte $6.50
  • Hot Chocolate (reg / large / bowl) $4.70 / $5.00 / $5.60
    • No syrup
  • Mushroom Risotto $18.00
    • portabello, shitake & button mushrooms, spinach & parmesan (-add streaky bacon $4.00)
  • Kudos Porridge $11.50
    • w’ rhubarb compote and milk
  • Bagels $14.50
    • w' cold smoked salmon and cream cheese
  • Long Black / Short Black / Americano $3.60
  • Loaded Wedges $14.50
    • topped w’bacon, cheese, sour cream & sweet chilli
  • Fries $7.50
    • w' homemade aioli
St Pierre's Sushi (sample menu)
  • - 8 pieces Fresh Salmon Supreme
  • 8PC. JUMBO $10.00
  • - 8 pieces Cucumber & Pickle
  • LARGE $6.60
  • 8PC. REG $7.90
  • 2PC. $4.60
  • Double Avocado Snackbox $5.00
    • CHICKEN / SALMON / TUNA
  • 8PC. DBL AVO $8.40
Portstone Garden Cafe (sample menu)
  • Soup of the Day $10.50
    • served with a mini Bagel or Toast
  • - Or cream cheese, pesto, sun-dried tomato & black olives $7.50
  • Bacon & Banana $19.50
    • stacked on a toasted wholemeal, cheese scone or French toast, then drizzled with maple syrup
  • Toasted Bagel or Croissant $7.50
    • served with either cream cheese & jams
  • Potato Pancake $19.50
    • stacked with bacon, grilled tomato & basil served with sweet fruit chutney
  • Pancakes
    • served with fruit or bacon, maple syrup or yogurt or cream
  • Egg, Mushrooms, Tomato $2.00
  • Eggs Benedict $18.50
    • either ham, bacon, smoked salmon or spinach & feta served with hollandaise
Bean & Co Palms Mall (sample menu)
  • SWEET CORN FRITTER SNACK $17.50
    • House made corn fritters stacked with streaky bacon or smoked salmon. Serve with garden salad and plum chutney
  • FREE RANGE EGGS $2.00
  • VEGGIE LOVERS $18.50
    • Eggs any style, avocado, sauteed baby spinach, roasted tomato, portobello mushrooms, house made hash brown and potato hash, served on toast
  • OMELETTE $16.50
    • A fluffy with your choice of three from: Bacon, ham, cheese, onion, tomato, baby spinach or portobello mushrooms. Served with toast.
  • Extra Toppings $2.00
  • STEAK SANDWICH $15.50
    • Grilled steak, melted cheese, portobello mushroom, lettuce, tomato, caramelised onion in a warm ciabatta roll
  • Two house made hash browns $20.50
  • ROAST VEGE SALAD $18.50
    • Roasted vegetable medley with herbs, potato hash, mixed lettuce, red onion, feta, toasted pine nuts and pumpkin seeds with a citrus dressing
The Talbot at Yaldhurst (sample menu)
  • Sausages and Mash $8.50
    • Served with peas
  • Thai Beef Salad $19.90
    • Our take with marinaded strips of ribeye, tossed through salad greens with garlic dressing
  • Soup of the day $9.50
    • Please ask for our daily creation
  • Seasonal vegetables $5.00
  • Prawn Cocktail $14.50
    • The ever famous entrée, served with lettuce, seafood dressing and lemon
  • Kids Combo $10.00
    • Includes any kids meal, small soft drink and small sundae
  • Chicken & Mixed Herb Pâté $16.50
    • Pâté but not as you know it. Our light and tasty take served with breads
  • Pasta of the Day $19.90
    • Please ask what Chef has created
El Fogon grill (sample menu)
  • Puré Rustico $7.00
    • (mashed potato). Our south american twist on this kiwi classic
  • Sirloin 300 gr $28.00
    • A juicy prime cut of Angus Steakgrilled medium rare over the hot coals
  • Warm Salad $6.00
    • Grilled seasonal vegetables
  • Cassava with cream $7.00
  • Calamar $12.00
    • Salt and pepper tender squid served with tartare sauce
  • Chicken Salad $12.00
    • Market fresh fish marinated in citrus juices with a twist of chilli and coriander
  • House Salad $11.00
  • 1 Side and 1 Sauce of your choice
Taste of House Souvlaki (sample menu)
  • -Combo: Souvlaki of your choice + fries + can of drink $15.00
  • Feta Cheese $2.00
  • Mozzarella Cheese $2.00
  • 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
  • Large Souvlaki $10.90
    • All large souvlaki served with 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
  • 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
  • Fries $4.00
  • - Combo: Souvlaki of your choice + fries + can of drink $17.00
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
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