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

Maxine's Palace (sample menu)
  • Sticky rice ice cream balls $6.00
  • Fish with tofu in taiwanese spicy sauce n/a
  • Deep fried taro balls $6.00
  • Deep fried sesame balls $6.00
  • Deep fried spring rolls $8.00
  • Deep fried chicken wings $8.00
  • Satay beef $18.00
  • Palace's special fried rice $15.00
Riccarton House Bistro (sample menu)
  • Farmers Market Soup $15.50
    • Organic Celeriac w lemon gremolata. Served with toasted ciabatta & butter. Optional - add smoked bacon or house smoked salmon
  • Rocket Salad $5.00
    • good parmesan, local walnuts
  • Goats Cheese & Onion Tart $16.50
    • charred leeks, 'Zany Zeus haloumi, du puy lentils, caper raisin salsa
  • Cakes By Anna $7.50 slice
  • 'Whitestone' Aged Blue Cheese $13.00
    • quince paste, crackers
  • Hand-Cut Agria Chips $9.00
    • ketchup, chipotle aioli
  • Orange Almond Cake $9.50
    • rosewater syrup, candied pistachio, vanilla bean ice cream
  • Panko Crumbed Market Fish $21.50
    • hand-cut chips, lemon aioli, caper raisin salsa, prosciutto, rocket salad
Protocol (sample menu)
  • VENISON $24.00
    • mushroom, venison, salami blue cheese
  • Tiramisu $14.50
    • classic Italian dessert with mascarpone, kahlua and espresso
  • PANNA COTTA $14.50
    • with passionfruit and fresh berries
  • SPICED BEEF BRISKET $28.00
    • on oven baked agria burnt baby onions (GF)
  • Battered Hot Dogs n/a
    • Ham & cheese toastie, raisins, fresh fruit, bag of chips, lollypop and a fruit juice
  • MUSHROOM $24.00
    • field mushrooms, swiss browns, sauteed onion and spinach
  • Ice Cream Sundae n/a
    • With a choice of chocolate, berry, caramel
  • SICHUAN PEPPERED PRAWNS $17.50
    • hallots and aioli
Mexicali Fresh (sample menu)
  • Bean Burrito $10.00
  • Seasoned Mince Beef $13.40
  • Fajita Veggies with Guac $13.40
  • Slow Roasted Beef Barbacoa $14.40
  • Double Decker Mince Taco $13.50
    • Soft flour tortilla layered with traditional pinto beans then wrapped around a crispy shell. Filled with our famous seasoned mince and topped with guacamole
  • Seasoned Mince Beef (Mini $8.90) $12.90
  • Slow Roasted Beef Barbacoa (Mini $10.20) $14.20
  • Macho Nachos $17.70
    • Slow roasted beef barbacoa with extra chargrilled chicken, traditional pinto beans and guacamole
The Rockpool (sample menu)
  • SOUP OF THE DAY $10.00
    • served with toast
  • ROCKPOOL PANCAKES
  • add chicken $4.00
  • CHOCOLATE BROWNIE $8.00
    • served with ice cream and cream
  • BANGERS AND MASH $20.00
    • served with seasonal vegetables, creamy mashed potato and onion gravy
  • LAMB SHANK $20.00
    • served with creamy mashed potato, seasonal vegetables and gravy
  • BREAKFAST BAGEL $10.00
    • Fried egg, bacon, hash brown and BBQ sauce
  • CHEESEBOARD $18.00
    • a selection of cheese, crackers and fresh bread
Kebab Masters (sample menu)
  • -pide $7.00
  • Burger Combo Meals $12.00
    • Bruger with chips & can of drink
  • Chicken & Vege
  • -With Salad $9
  • Rice Dish
  • -Combo $12.00
  • -Small $7
  • -Lamb $13.50
Gin's Takeaway (sample menu)
  • PRAWN MUSHROOMS ON RICE $11.50
  • CHICKEN FRIED NOODLES $10.00
  • PRAWN TOMATOES ON RICE $11.50
  • Giant $7.00
  • CHICKEN CHOW MEIN $10.00
  • PRAWN FRIED NOODLES $10.50
  • ROAST PORK PINEAPPLE ON RICE $10.50
  • Spring Rolls $2.50
Sai Touch of Spice (sample menu)
  • Lamb Vindaloo (Hot) $13.90
  • Chicken Korma (Mild) $13.90
  • Vegetable Kadhai (Med) $12.90
  • Chicken Jaffrani Briyani (Med) $13.90
  • Rogan josh (Med) $13.90
  • Chicken Tikka masala (Med) $13.90
  • Navratan Korma (Mild) $12.50
  • Lamb Tikka (5pcs) $8.50
Vesuvio (sample menu)
  • Add Salami $6.50
  • Olives & Tapenades $32.50
    • Marinated Olives, Tapanades, Pate, Roast Ciabatta
  • Chorizo & Spiced Meatballs al Alicante $18.50
    • Spiced Albondigas
  • Antipasto Misto $32.50
    • Prosciutto, Coppa, Pancetta, Terrine, Pate, Pickles, Marinated Olives, Grilled Ciabata
  • Atlantic Caviar Tivoli $21.50
    • Egg, Caviar, Grilled Ciabatta
  • Add Cheese $9.50
  • Duck Liver Mousse Rossini $18.50
    • Duck Liver Mouse, Red Pepper Tapenade, Grilled Ciabatta
  • Add Peppers $5.50
Gas Monkey (sample menu)
  • Mussel and bacon fritters with lemon aioli $12.00
  • Chocolate Monkey Banana Split $12.50
    • Deep fried banana, warm chocolate sauce, brownie bits & jersey caramels, served with ice cream & topped with cream
  • Holy Burrito $24.00
    • Chilli beans, yellow rice & mushrooms with queso blanco, guacamole, sour cream & salsa Served with leafy greens & cheesy corn chips
  • Marinated olives with grilled ciabatta $9.00
  • Mini Me $9.00
    • Mini soft shell tacos with pulled pork & barbeque sauce served with petite slaw & cheesy corn chips
  • All eggs are free range.
  • King Kong $27.00
    • Triple meat, triple cheese, triple bacon, fried egg, onion ring & sweet & sour pickles finished with chipotle mayo - are you ape enough?
  • Monkey Max Split $5.00
    • Banana split - deep fried banana, ice cream, salted caramel & cream
Piranha Cafe (sample menu)
  • Breads and House Dips n/a
  • Liquorice Parfait n/a
    • w fresh mint strawberries and lime syrup
  • Slow Roasted Pork belly on Crispy Chats n/a
    • with apple sauce and crackling with red wine jus
  • Lemongrass and Chilli Spiked Calamari n/a
    • on crispy wonton sheets
  • Housemade Pappardelle n/a
    • with slow roasted tomato, kalamata olives, fresh basil and chilli with parmesan
  • Feta and herb Stuffed Field Mushrooms On Garlic Toast n/a
  • Warm Blackberry Crumble Cake n/a
    • w vanilla bean ice cream
  • Herb Marinated Chicken Breast n/a
    • on smashed potato and green beans with a creamy garlic thyme sauce
Willows Cafe (sample menu)
  • Free Range Eggs on Toast $13.00
    • Poached, Scrambled or Fried served on toasted Handcrafted Artisan Bread (Gluten Free Bread Available) Build Your Own Breakfast Plate - Choose from and add, Roasted Tomato $3.00, Grilled Bacon $6.00, Roasted Portabello Mushroom $4.00 and Homemade Sausage Loaf $5
  • Gluten & Dairy Free Chocolate Brownie $6.00
    • Deep dish, served warm with raspberry coulis and dusted with icing sugar
  • Roasted Eggplant & Salsa Verde $8.00 / $13.00
    • Locally grown organic eggplant roasted until tender and then topped with a piquant salsa verde, served with house-made slaw and Chow-Chow (Without / With Salad)
  • Deep Dish Apple Pie with Ice-Cream $6.00
  • Home Made Market Soup - Gluten Free $12.00
    • Made from fresh ingredients from the Farmers Market, served with honey grain toast or bread and butter (Gluten Free Bread/Toast available)
  • Gluten Free, Dairy Free Tea Cake $6.00
    • Served with berry coulis
  • Spiced Sticky Date Cake - Gluten & Dairy Free $6.00
    • Served with berry coulis
  • Decadent Chocolate, Coffee & Raspberry Tart $6.00
    • Less is more with this decadent favorite, served with berry coulis and creme fraiche'
Mexico Christchurch (sample menu)
  • Cinnamon Spiced Churros $12.00
    • w dulce de leches & dark cacao soil
  • Ceviche $16.00
    • fish, orange blossom tiger’s milk, melon, chili, corn shards, hibiscus agua
  • Slow-Roasted Agave Baby Carrots $7.00
    • guajillo oil mole, goats feta, migas, baby cress
  • Salsa Roja $8.00
    • w house made yellow corn chips
  • Beetroot & Sweet Potato Dip $8.00
    • w cricket tortilla, smoky chorizo crumb, queso blanco
  • Xócolate $12.00
    • pecan, citrus crème, xocolate chili ganache, pistachio praline, orange, mint
  • Roasted Baby Beetroot $12.00
    • wilted kale, walnut, queso seco, orange, chili, red quinoa
  • Panucho $8.00
    • spiced squid, red frijoles, mint, fennel, chili pico, olive powder, cucumber yoghurt
Pages Charcoal Roasted Chicken (sample menu)
  • 1 CHICKEN + 2x FRIES $19.50
  • BASIC CHICKEN $5.80
  • HAWAIIAN $5.80
  • 1/4 CHICKEN + FRIES $7.30
  • 1/2 CHICKEN $12.40
  • 1/4 CHICKEN $9.30
  • QUARTER CHICKEN $4.80
  • SMALL $6.50
South Bar & Cafe (sample menu)
  • CHICKEN, CRANBERRY & BRIE Baby spinach, chicken breast and brie with cranberry sauce $25.00
  • SUPREME STEAK SANDWICH Sirloin steak, caramelized onion, garlic aioli, tomato and lettuce served in a ciabatta accompanied with makikihi fries $21.50
  • Breads and Dips $13.00
    • with pesto, hummus and olive tapenade
  • Fried Calamari $14.00
    • with garlic mayonnaise and lemon
  • Mac's All Day Breakfast $21.50
    • Eggs any style, bacon, venison sausage, grilled tomato, wilted spinach, mushrooms and potato rosti served with a toasted ciabatta
  • Garlic Prawns $14.00
    • with chilli flakes, lemon and parsley
  • MEAT LOVERS Beef, ham, chorizo and bacon with BBQ sauce $25.00
  • HAWAIIAN Ham, pineapple and mozzarella cheese $23.00
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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