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

  • Betty's Bacon Buttie $15.00
    • With crispy bacon, lettuce, avocado, NZ tomatoes and garlic aioli on $15.00 fresh ciabatta (Vegetarian option available with grilled haloumi and chipotle aioli)
  • Roasted Tomato $3.50
  • Two Eggs $4.00
  • Smoked Salmon $4.00
  • Extra Hollandaise or Aioli $3.50
  • Betty's Soldiers $16.00
    • Two soft boiled eggs served with bacon twirls and ciabatta toast soldiers
  • Benedict $18.00
    • with crispy bacon
  • Toast $8.00
    • Ciabatta or wholegrain and a choice of spreads - Raspberry jam, Marmalade, Peanut butter or Vegemite / Marmite
  • Cacao beans, cacao butter, single origin chocolate, chocolate fondue, chocolate thins, chocolate moments, seasonal truffles and tasting notes for a true chocolate appreciation.
  • Fries $12.50
    • Our famous hand cut fries. Choose you condiment: Cacao and sea salt ~ Cajun spice ~ Smoked paprika ~ Chocolate dip ~ Chilli sauce and sour cream.
  • Cacao Ball - no added sugar $5.80
    • 100% chocolate, pureed dates, roasted hazelnuts, orange oil, and cacao nibs. A healthy chocolate treat, packed with antioxidants.
  • Chocolate Lava Cake
  • - Add haloumi $7.00
  • Creamy coleslaw $6.00
  • She
    • Raspberry Rosewater
  • Passion
    • Passionfruit
  • 5. Curried Chicken on Fried Rice
  • 20. Prawn Foo Young
  • 22. Sweet and Sour Pork
  • Pottle of Fried Noodles
  • 2. Chicken Fried Rice
  • 13. Black Bean Steak & Vegetables
  • 14. Roast Pork Chow Mein
  • 21. Combination Foo Young
  • Thyme & Garlic Mushrooms $3
  • Avocado on Toast $16
    • Fresh avocado, wilted garlic spinach, roasted tomatoes and poached eggs on your choice of toasted sourdough or multigrain and finished with toasted seeds
  • Lamb Backstrap Salad $23
    • Marinated lamb backstrap served with a roasted vegetable, green bean, asparagus and feta salad and a red wine vinaigrette
  • Prawn Tacos $21
    • Two soft shell tacos served with golden prawns, pineapple salsa, heirloom tomatoes, capsicum and coriander, finished with lime zested sour cream
  • Kids Pancakes $12
    • Blueberry pancakes with caramelised banana, maple syrup and whipped cream
  • Free Range Egg $2.5
  • Add smoked salmon $6
  • Add Bacon $4
  • VEGE BAGEL $9.00
    • Avocado, tomato, cream cheese, mesculun, aioli and tomato pesto
  • THE MANHATTAN $7.90/ $11.90
    • New York classic A tall stack of thinly sliced pastrami served with tomato-mayo sauce and onion jam. (Slider/ Hero )
  • BRONX BEEF $7.90/ $11.90
    • Flank steak roasted to perfection served with onion jam and horseradish sauce or tomato relish.(Slider/ Hero )
  • NYD FRIES $4.50
  • LIBERTY SALAD BOWL $8.90
    • Vegetarian - sundried tomato pesto or hummus with your choice of 12 fresh salads from the salad bar, served in our takeaway bowl.
  • LIBERTY SALAD SANDWICH $6.90/ $8.90
    • Vegetarian - sundried tomato pesto or hummus with your choice of salads from the salad bar.(Slider/ Hero )
  • NYD CHEESESTEAK $7.90/ $11.90
    • Heaps of thinly sliced flank steak served on chipotle BBQ sauce and topped with cheddar cheese.(Slider/ Hero )
  • EAST SIDE $7.90
    • Ham, cheddar cheese & fresh tomato with cream cheese.
  • Cheese fries $7.00
    • Potato fries with warm cheese sauce, salsa and sour cream
  • Chimichang $18.50
    • Large flour tortilla filled and wrapped with cheese rice and your choice of Vegetarian, pulled pork chipotle, chicken tinga or Carne asada (marinated beef) Cooked till crispy and golden served with salad, salsa, guacamole and sour cream
  • Spicy re fried beans $4.00
  • Devilskins $17.50
    • Spicy potato wedges topped with jalapeno cheese sauce. Spicy ground beef, salsa roja and sour cream
  • Crispy chicken taco $6.50
    • 6" soft flour tortilla filled with crispy chicken bites, cheese and fresh coleslaw, onion, tomato and mayo
  • Taquitos 2 for $9.00
    • Corn tortillas filled with pulled pork and cheese, cooked till crispy and served with fresh salsa.
  • Side salad $6.00
  • Taco $6.50
    • 6" soft flour tortilla served with fresh salad, cheese, sauces and your choice of : Crispy beer battered fish/ Garlic prawn/ Chicken tinga/ Pulled BBQ chipotle pork/ Carne Asada (marinated BBQ Beef)
  • Two Eggs $4.00
  • Garlic Buttered Flat Bread $12.00
    • Roasted peppers, rocket, goats cheese
  • Eggs on Toast $12.00
    • 2 eggs served your way on sourdough
  • Seasonal Soup $12.00
    • Grilled sourdough
  • Wakanui Beef Tri Tip $28.00
    • Garlic butter, burnt onion puree, agria chips, market salad
  • Buttermilk Fried Chicken Bites $14.00
    • Paprika aioli
  • Smashed Avocado $5.00
  • Southern Fried Buttermilk Chicken Burger $23.00
    • Brioche bun, creamed corn, spiced tomato salsa, iceberg lettuce, Swiss cheese, hand cut fries, paprika aioli
  • Pad krathium rad kao $12.90
    • Stir fried meat with garlic with rice (no vegetables)
  • Oyster sauce with meat and vegetables with rice $12.90
  • Tom yun po-tak (seafood) $12.90
  • Garlic with meat and vegetables with rice $12.90
  • Curry puffs $8.90
    • 5 vegetarian homemade curry puffs
  • Tofu / extra vegetables $2.90
  • Gang ka-ree gai $14.90
    • Yellow curry with chicken and vegetables, served with rice
  • Pad se-eew sen mi $12.90
    • Fried thin rice noodles in soy sauce with meat and vegetables
  • Beer Battered Fresh Fish with Salad, Fries, Tartar and Lemon $16.50
  • Add - Chilli $1.00
  • Onion Rings $7.00
  • Margarita- Napoli Sauce, Tomato, Mozzarella & Basil
  • Bacon $3.00
  • -Add Fries $4.00
  • Salami $3.00
  • Southern Fried Chicken, Cos Lettuce, Cheese, and Chimichurri $10.00
  • Garlic Naan $2.50
  • ALOO MUTTER $7.00
  • Any Curry, Rice and Naan +420 mL drink or 400 mL pump $13.50
  • BEEF VINDALOO $10.00
  • Aloo Tikki Chat $6.00
  • Chicken Korma $10.00
  • Butter Chicken $10.00
  • Mango Chicken $10.00
  • Roast Pumpkin (each) $1.00
  • Lamb (Sandwiches/Rolls) $ 7.50/$ 8.50
  • 4 Roast potatoes, 390ml coke
  • 3 Roast Potatoes
  • Gravy $ 2.50
  • Half $ 11.50
  • Combo 3 $ 13.50
  • Beef (Small/Medium/Large) $ 11.50/$ 14.50/$ 18.00
  • Small Souvlaki $8
    • All small souvlaki served with half size of 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
  • - Combo: Souvlaki of your choice + fries + can of drink $17.00
  • -Combo: Souvlaki of your choice + fries + can of drink $15.00
  • 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
  • Wedge $4.50
  • Open Souvlaki $15
    • Open souvlaki served with hot pita bread and gree salad with T house's signature sauce of hummus, tomato, onion sauce, garlic mayo, organic yoghurt and your choice of chilli sauce in a pizza box
  • 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
  • Chicken $26
  • Turmeric Chicken (gf) $14
  • Kum Heong Style Soft Shell Crab $26
    • crispy curry leaves, dried shrimp, ginger & onion
  • Malaysian Dahl $8
    • Tomato & sambal (v, gf)
  • Woo Chilli Sauce $3
  • Steamed Coconut Rice (v, gf) $5
  • Spiced Lamb (gf) $14
  • Char Kway Teow $29
    • Fried noodles with prawns & lup cheong (v) option available
  • Steak Chow Mein
  • Prawn Mushrooms chow Mein
  • Pork Cashew Nuts on Rice
  • Roast Pork Cashew Nuts on Rice
  • Deep Fried Wontons - half dozen
  • Combination Chow Mein
  • Pork Muchrooms Chow Mein
  • Chicken Foo Young
  • Poutine $4.50
    • Hot Chip with Cheese & Gravy
  • Surf & Turf $7.50
    • Seafood + Chicken
  • Meat Ball $5.50
    • with Potato Gravy
  • Fitted Sausage $3.50
    • with Cheese
  • American $3.50
    • Hot Dog
  • Hot Soup $2.80
    • Chicken with Sweet Corn
  • - Come With 2 Slices Of Bread $5.00
  • Hot Soup $2.80 per cup
    • Chicken with Sweet Corn & Eggs Soup.
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