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

  • Momo Chicken steamed $8.99
  • Butter Chicken $15.99
    • Tandoori Chicken cooked of the bone in a mild butter cream sauce.
  • Lamb Tikka Masala $15.99
    • Lamb cooked in mild delicately spiced gravy added with grated tomatoes and onions.
  • Kechumber $3.00
  • Onion Bhajees (6pc) $5.99
    • Crispy onion and silver beet fritter served with tamarind sauce or mint chutney.
  • Chicken/Lamb Vindaloo $15.99
    • Hot dish from south Indian based chili, spices and fresh tomatoes. Goes well with plain Naan.
  • Fish Curry $17.99
    • Cooked in North Indian style, a real taste of India.
  • Chole Bhatura $14.99
    • White chickpeas cooked with spices and tomato gravy. Comes with deep fried naan.
  • CURRY & RICE ROLL $3.20
  • CHICKEN CROQUETTE $2.80
  • MINI VEGE ROLLS 6 FOR $2.50
  • BATTERED MUSHROOM $0.80
  • SATAY CHICKEN $5.90
  • GURNARD CRUMBED $6.20
  • BATTERED BLUE COD $7.90
  • FISH BITES 3 FOR $2.50
  • Big Mac® N/A
    • Take two 100% beef patties sourced from farmers in regions such as the King Country and Canterbury. Add the delicious combination of crisp iceberg lettuce, melting cheese, onions, and tasty pickles, all framed between a toasted sesame seed bun. And for the grand finale a generous helping of our famous McDonald's special sauce!
  • Double Quarter Pounder® N/A
    • Satisfy your ultimate hunger. Take two quarter pounds* of 100% NZ beef, then complete the tasty picture with cheese, onions, tangy mustard and pickles. Bet your mouth is watering right now.
  • Crispy Chicken Snack Wrap® N/A
    • We take a strip of succulent, marinated and crumbed 100% chicken breast fillet. Then we add fresh iceberg lettuce and creamy mayonnaise and carefully hand wrap it all in a soft tortilla wrap.
  • $30 Legends Sharebox® N/A
    • Available after 10:30am. Included in the $30 Legends ShareBox®: 2 x Big Mac® / 1x McChicken® / 1x Filet-o-Fish® / 1 x 6pk Chicken McNuggets® / 2 x Medium Fries / 2 x Small Fries / 4 x Medium Soft Drinks
  • Soft Serve Cone with Cadbury Flake® N/A
    • Get your hands on our famous soft serve topped with a mouth-watering chocolate Cadbury Flake®.
  • NYC Benedict Bagel® N/A
    • Mark the morning with rasher bacon, egg, cheese and creamy hollandaise sauce, all on a lightly toasted bagel.
  • McChicken® Hunger Buster N/A
    • A crunchy McChicken burger, with medium fries, medium drink and a small sundae to top it all off. Who knew $10.50 could buy you so much satisfaction?
  • Kiwi Big Breakfast N/A
    • The complete breakfast to kick start your day. This Kiwi Big Breakfast includes two Sausages, Hash Brown, freshly cracked scrambled eggs, and a Toasted Muffin.
  • Roast beets & goats cheese $7.00
  • 1kg green lipped mussels $26.00
    • creamy white wine sauce
  • Fresh oyster each $4.50
  • Chateaubriand of canterbury angus beef $95.00
    • garlic gratin potatoes, broccolini, horseradish & béarnaise 600g
  • Croquette of braised lamb each $4.50
  • Flatbread, sundried tomato & roquette $10.00
  • Hereford Prime $52.00
    • 30 Day Aged, Grass Fed, Kokiri, West Coast sirloin rib-eye 400g
  • Classic caesar $7.00
  • Crispy Chicken Red Curry Stir Fried $21.00
    • Served with rice
  • Money Bags (4 pieces) $5.00
  • (D) Seafood or Prawns $21.00
  • (C) Crispy Pork $20.00
  • Choo Chee $20.00
    • Curry paste with thick coconut milk. Fish Fillet, Prawns or Seafood
  • (C) Seafood $15.00
  • Red Curry
    • Bamboo shoots & vegetables with coconut milk
  • Oyster Sauce (served with rice)
    • Stir fried seasoning vegetables with oyster sauce
  • Scallops $2.20
  • Banana Fritter $2.80
  • Fish Bite $1.00
  • Sour Cream $1.00
  • Tarakihi Fillet $7.00
  • Double Meat $5.50
  • Spring Roll $3.20
  • Seafood Stick $2.60
  • Open Chicken Sandwich: $17.50
    • Fresh Lettuce with Pan fried Chicken breast, brie, Pesto & Mayo on toasted foccacia
  • BLAT $17.00
    • with avocado
  • Salad Plate: $15.00
    • Your selection from our freshly made salads with toasted foccacia
  • Smoked Salmon Sandwich: $18.00
    • Smoked salmon, cream cheese, avocado, lettuce, tomato, cucumber and mayo on toasted foccacia
  • BLT: $15.00
    • Bacon, lettuce, tomato, relish and mayo on toasted foccacia
  • with pesto and cream cheese $9.00
  • Scrambled Salmon: $19.00
    • Our famous scrambled eggs with smoked salmon and cream cheese on toasted foccacia
  • Children’s size Scrambled eggs on toast $9.00
  • Gurnard $4.00
  • Mushroom $4.00
  • Hoki $3.00
  • Salmon $6.00
  • Chicken Satay $5.50
  • Tarakihi $4.00
  • Fish $5.00
  • Chicken $5.00
  • Chicken and Satay
  • Steak and Sweet
  • Chicken, Corn & Plum Sauce Quiche
  • Chicken and Apricot
  • Steak and Cracke
  • Sausage Roll
  • Chicken Pies
  • Cornish Pastie
  • Add Chips $4.00
  • BEEF SALAD $18.50
    • Tender slices of rump steak, fresh herbs, potato hash, mixed lettuce, red onion, cherry tomatoes and cucumber, topped with mung beans
  • SMOKED SALMON $11.50
    • Smoked salmon, capers, cream cheese, lettuce, red onion and dill pickle
  • PANCAKES $17.50
    • Fresh baked pancakes with your choice of banana blueberries baked inside. Served with streaky bacon, vanilla bean custard and maple syrup on the side
  • WAFFLES $17.50
    • Soft buttermilk waffles served with streaky bacon, pistachio nuts, maple syrup, vanilla bean custard and banana on top.
  • PULLED PORK $11.50
    • Slow cooked pulled port, coleslaw, mung beans, red onion, barbecue sauce and plum chutney
  • BIG BREAKFAST $21.50
    • Eggs any style, streaky bacon, bratwurst sausages, roasted tomato, portobello mushrooms, house made and potato hash, served on toast
  • COMBINATION STACK $19.50
    • One large pancake with your choice of banana or blueberries baked inside. Served with raspberry and mascarpone brioche French toast. With streaky bacon, caramelised banana, served with berry compote, maple syrup and vanilla bean custard on the side.
  • Chinese Burger $5.50
  • Chef's Special Oven Sesame Pancake $1.50
  • Dim Sum Meal $3.00
    • add 3 side dishes and a drink to your noodle order
  • Stewed Beef Shank with Five Spice & Soy Sauce $12.00
  • Chef's Special Soybean Milk $2.50
  • Deep Fried Cake Stuffed with Red Bean Paste $4.00
  • Master Kong Ice Tea Range $3.00
  • Dr. Pepper (355ml) $2.50
  • Poached egg on toast w/ choice of hash brown or bacon. (G/F avail) $8.00
  • Steak sandwich with rocket, cheese croquette and smashed potatoes $14.00
  • Jalapeno and cheese croquettes, capsicum couli. V. $12.50
  • Butternut cream and colcannon potato ( aka bublle and squeak... sauteed cabbage, bacon and peas). G/F n/a
  • Whb granola with milk and honey sweetened yoghurt, orange and blackcurrant compote. G/F. V. $12.00
  • Ceasar salad with bacon, garlic herb croutons, cos lettuce, shaved parmesan, caesar dressing and soft boiled egg. Choose beetroot cured salmon or lemon and thyme chicken tenderloins. D/F avail. G/F avail. $34.50
  • Braised lamb shoulder in a spiced tomato and olive sauce with mediterranean bulgur wheat, labneh and fresh herbs $22.50
  • Caprese salad with locally sourced cows milk mozzarella, heritage tomatoes, fresh basil, new potato slices with a light basil and balsamic dressing. V. G/F $19.50
  • Honey Mustard Chicked $24
    • Pan fried chicken breast, coated with honey mustard sauce, served with cranberry salsa , fries & salad
  • Garden Salad $7
    • Served with seasonal toppings & honey mustard dressing
  • Steak Sandwich $22
    • 100g porterhouse served on toasted ciabatta with fries and salad
  • Jacket Wedges $12
    • With bacon, chilli sauce, sour cream and cheese
  • Moroccan Lamb Pizza $20
    • Moroccan spiced tender lamb with red oonion, green peppers & mozzarella
  • Lentil & Tomato Moussaka $18
    • Layered and baked with aubergine & tasty cheese, served with a side salad
  • Chocolate Overload $9.50
    • Chocolate mud cake served with vanilla ice cream in a chocolate pot
  • Fishermans Basket (Single serve / Share serve) $13 / $18
    • Crumbed Prawns, Calamari, Prawn Twisters & Fish Goujons w sweet chilli, tomato & tartar sauces
  • Side of char-grilled breads $4.80
  • Crispy Bacon $7.50
  • Italian Chipolata[2] $5.80
  • Toast [2 slices of ciabatta bread with butter] $3.80
  • Mushroom Flats $6.00
  • With Bully’s Beetroot Cured Salmon Gravlax $10.00
  • Steamed Marlborough Mussel Bowl [G] $17.80/ $26.80
    • Premium green lip mussels steamed in white wine cream with fresh herbs. Served with grilled pumpernickel bread to mop up the juices. (500g/ 1kg)
  • With Hot Smoked Akaroa Salmon $10.00
  • Feta and herb Stuffed Field Mushrooms On Garlic Toast n/a
  • Slow Roasted Pork belly on Crispy Chats n/a
    • with apple sauce and crackling with red wine jus
  • Herb Marinated Chicken Breast n/a
    • on smashed potato and green beans with a creamy garlic thyme sauce
  • Housemade Pappardelle n/a
    • with slow roasted tomato, kalamata olives, fresh basil and chilli with parmesan
  • Warm Blackberry Crumble Cake n/a
    • w vanilla bean ice cream
  • Breads and House Dips n/a
  • Liquorice Parfait n/a
    • w fresh mint strawberries and lime syrup
  • Lemongrass and Chilli Spiked Calamari n/a
    • on crispy wonton sheets
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