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

  • Falafel S $8.5 / L $12
  • Pitza Makhsos Yoghurt, Salad, Drink S $9 / L $13
  • Chalaw Halve Chicken, Salad, Drink S $12 / L $16
  • Qabili Palau Chicken, Salad, Drink S $12 / L $16
  • Chicken S $8.5 / L $12
  • Chalaw Halve Lamb, Salad, Drink S $11 / L $15
  • Chalaw Kabab Chicken, Salad. Drink S $10 / L $14
  • Bolang $5
  • Chicken + Coriander Dumpling $10.00 / $18.00
    • 6pcs / Full
  • Steamed Custard Bun $10.00
    • 3pcs
  • Crystal Prawn w/ Water Chestnut & Coriander $12.00
    • 4pcs
  • Szechuan Cucumber Salad $6.00
    • w/ Garlic, Szechuan, Chilli & Sesame
  • Pork ‘n’ Garlic Chive Dumpling $10.00 / $18.00
    • 6pcs / Full
  • Fried Chicken $10.00
    • w/ Coriander, Pickled Onion and Spicy Sriracha Mayo
  • ‘Beef’Root Dumpling $10.00 / $18.00
    • 6pcs / Full
  • Pork Belly $10.00
    • w/ Cucumber, Coriander, Pickled Ginger Onion and Sticky Hoisin Sauce
  • -Add Baileys $4
  • Caesar salad (GFA) $19.50
    • Crispy torn cos lettuce leaf, streaky bacon, herb butter toasted croutons, anchovies, poached egg, Elmwood caesar dressing, parmesan.
  • -garlic butter
  • -Add chicken $4
  • Mango chicken burger (GFA) $21.50
    • Spiced marinated grilled chicken thigh with mango salsa, cheese, tomato, lettuce, red onion, Marie Rose sauce in a toasted Brioche bun with beer batter fries
  • -300G Moroccan chicken skewers $30.00
  • American cheese burger (GFA) $15
    • Beef patty, cheese, lettuce, tomato, red onion, pickles with Marie Rose sauce in a toasted Brioche bun
  • Vegetable filo parcel $15.00
    • Fresh spinach, roasted pumpkin, feta and peanuts wrapped in an oven baked filo parcel. Served with fries, green leaf salad & cranberry sauce
  • Double Meat $4.20
  • Hoki $4.50
  • 2 Pineapple Rings $16.00
  • Steak $5.20
  • Plain $3.50
  • Crab Stick $1.20
  • Pineapple $4.20
  • Jam Rop Explosion $3.80
  • Falafel $8.00 / $12.00 / $14.00
    • Small / Large / Triple
  • Mix $9.00 / $12.00 / $14.50
    • Small / Large / Triple
  • Triple Souvlaki of your choice + Fries + Can of drink $18.50
  • Small Souvlaki of your choice + Fries + Can of drink $13.00
  • Chicken $8.00 / $11.00 / $14.00
    • Small / Large / Triple
  • 1/2 Dozen Falafel $5.00
  • Can of drink / Mineral Water $2.00
  • Kebab Skewer $5.00
  • Tempura Shrimp & Vegetable $4.50
  • Large $13.40
  • Ali chicken bowls served with steamed rice or salad (optional) and Japanese mayo and pickles
  • Regular $9.80
  • Tempura Vegetables & Udon Noodles $9.50
  • L/combo $15.10
    • with miso or green tea
  • L/combo $15.60
    • with miso or green tea
  • Mixed Seafood & Udon Noodles $9.90
  • Tom yum soup see above
    • Hot and sour soup with lemon grass, galangal, kaffir lime leaf, lemon juice, mushroom, tomato, onion, milk and garnished with coriander
  • Chicken nibble (6 pcs) $8.50
    • Deep fried marinated chicken nibble served with chef's special sauce
  • Tofu or vegetables $16.50
  • Tempura veggies $8.50
    • Deep fried mix vegetables in tempura batter served with sweet chilli sauce
  • Red curry N/A
    • Aromatic and creamy red curry with coconut cream, bamboo shoot, carrot, broccoli, cauliflower,pumpkin, capsicum. Courgette, green bean and basil leaf
  • Black pepper and garlic N/A
    • Stir fried carrot , broccoli, cauliflower, mushroom, onion, cabbage, courgette with garlic and black pepper sauce
  • Thai stufffed omelet $19.50
    • Minced chicken or pork stir fried with chopped mix vegetables stuffed in omelet served with chilli sauce
  • Panang curry N/A
    • Creamy curry with coconut cream served with steam carrot , broccoli, cauliflower, courgette and garnished with slice kaffir lime leaf
  • Breakfast Combinations $4.00
    • Toast - white or brown with a selection of preserves - Fruit Toast
  • One Big Breakfast $19.80
    • Streaky bacon, eggs (fried, poached or scrambled), kransky sausages, hash brown, grilled tomato and mushrooms
  • Creme Brulee $7.00
    • Rich Custard, Caramel top with Berry fruit & Whipped Cream
  • Breakfast Combinations $5.80
    • Toasted Bagel with cream cheese and
  • Eggs Florentine $16.80
    • Toasted focaccia topped with baby spinach, soft poached eggs and drizzled in hollandaise
  • Breakfast Combinations $6.80
    • Preserves
  • Eggs Anyway $14.80
    • 2 Eggs - fried, poached or scrambled with toast, hash brown, tomato and mushroom
  • Banana Split $7.00
    • Banana with Ice Cream & Chocolate Sauce
  • Prosciutto Platter – Dried, cured, smoked hams from all over Europe, served with breads, pickles and olives N/A
  • Rote Grütze with Vanilla Ice Cream N/A
  • Fleischsalat/Meatsalad served with bread N/A
  • German Bratwurst with Sauerkraut in a bread roll N/A
  • Pretzel with butter N/A
  • Leberkäse/Meatloaf N/A
    • with bread roll, sauerkraut and mustard / with Berliner Potato Salad
  • 2 Frankfurter with Berliner Potato Salad N/A
  • Leberwurst/Liver Pate – Different pates served with bread and pickles N/A
  • Margherita n/a
    • Tomato, basil, olive oil, cracked pepper and our own hand pulled mozzarella
  • Garlic Bread $8.00
    • garlic and golden ciabatta wedges
  • Chargrilled Eggplant Rolls $18.00
    • Mediterranean vegetables, goat’s cheese, mixed leaves, splash of aged balsamic and extra virgin olive oil
  • Slow Cooked Brisket Bites $14.00
    • with smokey Texan dipping sauce
  • Vegetarian n/a
    • Asparagus, cherry tomatoes, zucchini, pine nuts, light citrus oil and Halloumi
  • Pizzas n/a
    • all pizzas have our tomato base and mozzarella cheese
  • Large $20.00
  • Foot $12.00
  • Aioli N/A
  • Steak and Cheese N/A
  • Chicken Classic N/A
  • Tuna N/A
  • Veggie Patty N/A
  • Roasted Garlic N/A
  • Chicken & Bacon Ranch Melt N/A
  • Sweet Chilli N/A
  • Vegetarian Delight (V) (HC) $27.50
    • Mediterranean vegetable ragout accompanied with Israeli cous cous, lemon and polenta gnocchi, Portobello mushroom and mainland feta and sauteed spinach
  • Chilli and Garlic Prawns (GF)(DF) $17.00
    • Marinated prawns with avocado salsa, lemon aioli, lime & coconut
  • Angus Tomahawk (*) $37.00
    • 350gm Angus Rib eye on the bone with side of Beer battered Fries, Petite salad and your choice of Blue Cheese butter, Mushroom sauce or Jus
  • Sticky Fig Pudding with Butterscotch Sauce $13.00
    • Steamed pudding with Figs and butterscotch sauce, maple and walnut ice cream, Cinnamon creme fraiche & Almond brittle
  • Succulent Canterbury Lamb Shank $33.00
    • Slow cooked Lamb Shank accompanied with sauteed baby vegetables, creamy whipped kumara mash and crushed minted peas
  • Pappardella Novelo M $24.50 / L $27.00
    • Garlic, onions, mushroom, bacon and mixed with sauteed chicken in a white wine cream sauce and fresh herbs.
  • Cheese Board for Two $23.50
    • Selection of three mainland reserve cheeses, quince paste, grapes and dried fruits and nuts with accompanying crackers
  • House Made Focaccia Bread (*) $8.00
    • Our very own baked Focaccia with rosemary, olives and horopito served with Lepanto olive oil & Coriander Yogurt Dip
  • -Regular Chips
  • -Regular Drink
  • Supreme Burger
  • Chicken Roll $4.50
  • -Supreme Burger
  • -Regular Drink
  • 2 Large Chips
  • 4 Pieces of Chicken
  • Aloo Gobhi Matter $14.00
    • Diced potatoes, cauliflower & green peas cooked dry with roasted cumin, sauteed browned onion & chopped tomatoes.
  • Roasted Poppadums (two pieces) $2.50
    • Served with pickles & chutney.
  • Plain Rice $3.00
    • Plain steamed Basmati rice
  • Fresh Garden Salad N/A
    • Diced onions, tomatoes, lettuce, carrots and cucumber
  • Mango Chicken $15.00
    • Tender boneless chicken cooked in a mouth-watering mango sauce.
  • Chicken Chatinaat $15.00
    • Boneless chicken cooked in onion sauce and ground masala with fresh coriander, flavoured with black pepper.
  • Dhal Makhni $14.00
    • Black Lentils and kidney beans cooked in spices and creamy sauce.
  • Prawn Masala $18.50
    • Prawns delicately cooked in thick onion sauce and ground spices with a touch of cashew nut.
  • Barnyard $8.20
    • Bacon, egg, cheese & tomato salsa relish
  • The bronx $29.00/ $17.00
    • Chicken, mushroom, olives, herbs, mozzarella cheese and pizza sauce ( 20" JUMBO/ 14" LARGE)
  • Bacon $7.20
  • Low fat plain $5.40
  • Peacemaker (V) $9.90
    • Falafel, lettuce, tomato, red onion and hummus
  • New yorker $27.00/ $16.00
    • Double pepperoni, mozzarella cheese and pizza sauce ( 20" JUMBO/ 14" LARGE)
  • Plain onion/ everything/ tomato basil/ jalapeno cheddar/ rock salt/ nine grain/ cinnamon raisin/ poppy/ chocolate chip/ wholemeal/ blueberry/ sesame $2.50
  • Sundried tomato $5.40
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