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

1040 Takeaway (sample menu)
  • Chip 1/2 scoop
  • Corn Nuggets (6)
  • Giant $7.00
  • Mushroom $4.90
  • Hoki $4.00
  • Super steak $7.20
  • Meat Patty, Bacon $1.00
  • Egg $4.90
The Bower & Urban Corner Cafe (sample menu)
  • Jelly
  • Kids party menu must be ordered minimum 3 days in advance, price is per child.
  • Option 3 $15.00
  • Thai Beef Salad $21.00
    • Tender marinated beef, pickled mango, crispy noodles, cucumber, tomato, sesame seeds, cashews, fresh coriander, house made Nam Jim dressing
  • Kids Platter
    • cocktail sausages, nuggets, popcorn chicken, seasonal fruit & salad
  • Kids Ice cream Sunday $6.00
  • Cheerios
  • Chocolate Mousse $12.50
    • A very delicately blended chocolate mousse, served with ice-cream, cream and berries
Mori Mori Izakaya (sample menu)
  • Takowasabi $7.80
    • Marinated chopped octopus with wasabi taste
  • Assorted sashimi small (10 pieces ) $20
  • Prawn twisters $9
    • Deep fried prawns wrapped in crispy rice paper .
  • Grilled whole squid(2p) $18
    • Spicy or teriyaki sauce
  • Soft shell crab in garlic chili sauce $19.50
  • Edamame $5
    • Boiled green soy beans sprinkle with sea salt
  • Calfornia roll $22
  • Sashimi and nigiri platter small $30
    • Sashimi:8 pieces, sushi:4 pieces nigiri:4 pieces
New York Deli (sample menu)
  • PECAN PIE $5.20
  • KEY LIME PIE $5.20
  • HARLEM FLANK $7.90/ $11.90
    • Spice rubbed flank steak cooked to perfection and drizzled with sweet chilli mayo sauce.(Slider/ Hero )
  • NYD FRIES $4.50
  • CHICKEN SOHO $7.90/ $11.90
    • Free range chicken breast in our secret blended mix with cranberry sauce or peach and mango chutney. (Slider/ Hero )
  • MIDTOWN BLAT $9.90
    • Streaky bacon with iceberg lettuce, avocado and fresh tomato with cream cheese.
  • NYD CHEESESTEAK $7.90/ $11.90
    • Heaps of thinly sliced flank steak served on chipotle BBQ sauce and topped with cheddar cheese.(Slider/ Hero )
  • 5TH AVENUE $8.90
    • Cold smoked salmon with cream cheese and capers. Its a New York classic!
Cranford Alehouse (sample menu)
  • PRAWN TWISTERS $9.00
    • Served with sweet chilli
  • FISH + CHIPS $18/$24
    • Beer battered Tarakihi With fries. fresh salad and tartar sauce
  • CRANFORD CHICKEN BURGER $19.00
    • Grilled chicken breast with avocado, Swiss cheese, lettuce, tomato served with fries
  • B.L.A.T STACK $17.00
    • The Cranford stack - bacon, lettuce, avocado, tomato sandwich, with fries and aioli
  • THAI BEEF SALAD $17.00
    • Served with mesclun, fresh mint, cherry tomatoes, red onions and our house dressing
  • TRADITIONAL TIRAMISU $10.00
    • A coffee cream dessert
  • SALMON FILLET $29.00
    • Grilled salmon steak served with rosemary potatoes and salad
  • ROAST VEGETABLE SALAD $17.00
    • Seasonal roast vegetable salad with feta and cashews nuts
Cup Cafe (sample menu)
  • Pasta of the Day $19.00
    • (Ask your wait person for the Chef’s flavour of the day)
  • Mushrooms on Toast $18.00
    • Creamy garlic mushrooms, streaky bacon and toasted ciabatta
  • The Cup Classic Lambs Kidneys $17.00
    • Lambs kidneys, herb mashed potato, creamy bacon and mushroom sauce with toasted ciabatta
  • Sides $4.50 each
    • Streaky bacon / Portobello mushrooms / Refried herb potatoes / Cumberland sausages / Creamy garlic mushrooms / Free Range Eggs (any style) / Smoked Salmon / Roasted tomatoes / Toasted bread / Baked Beans / Steamed Spinach
  • The Cup Big Breakfast $21.50
    • Streaky bacon, Cumberland sausages, roasted tomato, portobello mushroom, eggs (any style), refried herb potatoes and with your choice of toasted rye, white or gluten-free toast
  • Aristo Porridge $12.50
    • Rhubarb, apple and crumble OR Berry compote, creme fraiche and granola
  • The Cup Soup of the Day $13.50
    • (Ask your wait person for the Chef’s flavour of the day) served with toasted ciabatta
  • Scrambled OR Poached Eggs with Streaky Bacon OR Smoked Salmon on Toast $17.50
    • On rye, white or gluten free toast
The Twisted Hop (sample menu)
  • Fish and Chips $12.00
    • tempura battered market fish served with fries, seasonal salad and house-made ketchup
  • Onion Rings $8.50
    • house-made beer battered onion rings, with a choice of sauce: house-made ketchup, aioli or chipotle mayo
  • Chocolate Sundae $6.00
    • with all the goodies
  • Seasonal Vegetables $7.50
    • Please ask your server
  • Crispy Spiced Calamari $16.00
    • served with coriander crema
  • Chicken Wings $12.00
    • served with fries seasonal salad and house-made ketchup
  • Salmon Nicoise $20.00
    • locally cold smoked Akaroa salmon, olives, green beans, new potatoes, tomato, croutons and sherry vinaigrette
  • Beer Battered Steak Fries $8.50
    • with a choice of sauce: house-made ketchup, aioli or chipotle mayo - add extra sauce $1.00
Rivertown Cafe Kaiapoi (sample menu)
  • The Rookie $15
    • Eggs bacon, hashbrown & toast (tomato optional)
  • French Toast $16
    • served with bacon, grilled banana maple syrup & ice cream
  • Lambs Fry and Bacon $16
    • served on top of mash smothered in gravy just like mumma's
  • Pancakes $11
    • served with maple syrup & ice cream or cream
  • Pancake $9
    • served maple syrup, ice cream or cream
  • The Classic $9
    • Eggs on toast with grilled tomato
  • Chicken Tenderloins $16
    • served with salad garnish, fries & sweet chilli sauce
  • Pancakes with banana & bacon $16
    • served with maple syrup & ice cream or cream
La Tandoor Restaurant (sample menu)
  • Lamb Cutlet $16
    • Lamb cutlet added with spices and cooked in Tandoor oven.
  • Lamb Or Beef Bhuna $19.50
    • Medium moist cooked with tomatoes and onions.
  • Fish Tikka $15
    • Fish fillet marinated in lemon juice and baked in the Tandoor, served with mint sauce and fresh salad.
  • Matar Paneer/Mushroom $18
    • Peas cooked with cottage cheese/mushroom in North Indian style.
  • Chicken Kolapuri $20
    • Diced chicken cooked in a medium/hot, delicately spiced tomato gravy.
  • Fish Curry $20
    • Cooked in north Indian style, a real taste of India.
  • Chicken Naan $6
    • Naan bread stuffed with minced chicken.
  • Fish Tikka Masala $20
    • Fish fillet cooked in with brown onion, tomato, ginger, coconut cream with freshly grounded spices.
Sandridge Hotel (sample menu)
  • Basket of Fries $6.00
    • Thick cut fries served with tomato sauce
  • - Cheese and ham
  • - Cheese and onion
  • - Add fries for an extra $3.00
  • Asian Basket $10.00
    • Samosas, spring rolls, onion rings and fries served with sweet chilli and tomato dipping sauces
  • Seafood Basket $10.00
    • Squid rings, prawn cutlets, fish bites and fries served with tartare and tomato dipping sauces
  • Toasted Sandwich $3.00
  • Hot Dog & Fries $12.00
    • Two hot dogs and fries served with tomato sauce
Mr Sushi (sample menu)
  • Takoyaki
    • 8 pcs octopus or prawns
  • Teriyaki Chicken Salad
  • Spice Chicken Don
    • Karaage chicken with spicy sauce, salad & rice
  • Beef Don
    • Bulgogi beef, salad & rice
  • Prawn Tempura
    • 6 prawns
  • Tempura Platter
    • 2 prawns, 6 assorted tempura
  • Tuna
    • 10pcs
  • Tempura Udon
    • Prawn, vegetable tempura
Cafe Jireh (sample menu)
  • - Large $8.00
  • Seasoned Wedges $8.00
    • Served with sweet chilli sauce and sour cream
  • French Omelette $14.00
    • A traditional 3 Omelette filled with Ham or bacon, mozzarella cheese, Mushrooms and capsicum served with Toasted Ciabatta bread
  • Eggs Benedict
    • Two poached eggs on Vienna toasted bread, spinach, bacon or smoked salmon, homemade hollandaise
  • Corn fritters $12.00
    • 3 corn fritters with streaky bacon, relish and dressed with sour cream and salad greens
  • - Add grilled cheese and bacon $12.00
  • Big breakfast $19.50
    • Eggs any style, toasted Ciabatta Bread, grilled tomato, braised mushrooms, crispy bacon, sausages and hash browns
  • - With spinach, bacon $16.00
Pages Charcoal Roasted Chicken (sample menu)
  • CHICKEN SATAY $6.30
  • SMALL $6.50
  • CHICKEN BREAST FILLET $4.90
  • 1/4 CHICKEN $9.30
  • CHICKEN BREAST $6.80
  • BBQ CHICKEN $6.80
  • GOURMET CHICKEN $6.80
  • LARGE $9.50
Carl's Jnr (sample menu)
  • -Single Beef $9.90
  • Carl's catch fish sandwich $7.90
    • Two crispy battered fish fillets, tartare sauce, fresh lettuce and tomato on a seeded bun.
  • California classic double cheeseburger
    • Two chargrilled beef patties, two slices of cheese, 2 slices of cheese, lettuce, tomato and a Carl’s Jr. first - grilled onions.
  • Jr. Burger
    • Chargrilled beef patty with tomato, onion, American Cheese and mayonnaise.
  • -Combo $4.90
  • Guacamole, chicken & bacon sandwich $10.90
    • Chargrilled chicken breast, lettuce, tomato, bacon, guacamole and swiss cheese on a honey wheat bun.
  • Low carb No extra charge.
    • Ask for any burger low carb style and you'll get it wrapped in a fresh lettuce leaf (instead of on a bun).
  • -with bacon $7.50
Shamiana Cuisines of India (sample menu)
  • Veg. Korma $7.00
  • Aloo Gobi $7.00
  • Naan $1.50
  • Aloo Paratha $0.00
  • Rojan Josh (with rice) $10.00
  • GARLIC NAAN $2.50
  • Veg Cutlet $1.50
  • Chick Peas Curry $7.00
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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