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

  • Sizzling chicken $22.80
    • marinated chicken breas grilled to perfection topped with sizzling sauce,grilled capsicum,onion and french fries on a hot plate.
  • Satay chicken $29.00
    • an authentic dish served with rice and salad accompanied by Denny's own Satay souce .
  • Fettucini Bolognaise $19.50
    • rich ground beef ,tomato and herb sauce topping with cooked pasta and parmesan cheese,served with salad and garlic a roll.
  • Senior honey chicken $20.50
  • Broccoli salad $6.50
    • broccoli, onion and tomato mixed with ranch dressing topped with diced bacon on lettuce.
  • Kiwi Slam $20.80
    • a 150 grams pre cooked weight Sirloin steak cooked to order with eggs ,hash brown,grilled onion and a choice of toast( white or whole-grain.)
  • Chocolate peanut butter lava $8.50
  • Senior cheese burger $10.50
  • Ginger Chicken $15 Med/$27 Lg
  • Fried Chicken Nibbles with Fish Sauce $15 Med/$27 Lg
  • Traditional Vietnamese Sweet & Sour Soup (Fish, Prawn, Chicken or Seafood) $14 Med/$26 Lg
  • Sate Seafood & Vege on Rice $14.00
  • Vietnamese Sweet & Sour Pork $15 Med/$27 Lg
  • Special Beef Rice Noodle Soup $15.50
  • Special Hue-Style Rice Vermicelli Soup $15.50
  • Pork with Mix Vege & Cashew Nut $15 Med/$27 Lg
  • Tom Yum Soup $9.80
    • Thin rice noodles with chicken, tomato, pineapple and vegetables in Thai hot and sour soup.
  • Vegetarian Singapore Noodles $9.00
  • Cashew Chicken Chow Mee $10.50
    • Egg noodles with roast cashew nuts, chicken and vegetables in oyster sauce.
  • Sweet Sour Prawns Noodles I Rice $12.80
  • Curry Laksa Soup $10.20
    • Egg noodles with king prawns, chicken, crab meat, tofu and vegetables in Malaysian-style creamy coconut curry soup.
  • Sambal Chicken $9.80
    • Thin rice noodles with chicken and vegetables in Malaysian sambal sauce.
  • Sambal Chicken Fried Rice $9.80
    • Fried rice with chicken and vegetables in Malaysian-style sambal sauce.
  • Vegetarian Soy Noodles $9.00
  • BURGER MEAL $8.50
    • fish burger, chips
  • Chips - Half scoop $2.00
  • Curry roll $2.50
  • GURNARD/TARAKIHI/WAREHOU
  • Jam wrap $2.00
  • Potato fritter $1.50
  • PRAWN MEAL $19.50
    • garlic or tempura prawns (6), salad, chips, lemon
  • Doughnut $2.00
  • Cheesy Corn chips $12
    • served with chipotle tomato salsa, sour cream and black bean dip
  • Homemade Samosas – entrée (V) $9
    • with harissa yoghurt sauce
  • Kid’s Caesar $9
    • sliced chicken breast on cos with Caesar dressing and parmesan cheese
  • GF= GLUTEN FREE
  • Tandoori Chicken Salad (GF AVAILABLE ON REQUEST) $21
    • on fresh greens with red onion, tomato, sliced capsicum, mango dressing and a mint yoghurt topped with crispy noodles
  • Berry and Kiwi Pavlova $12
    • served with cream
  • Warm Summer Salad (GF, Vegan) $21
    • baby spinach, fried quinoa, orange cheeks, marinated zuchini ribbons, red onion, cherry tomato, capsicum, toasted macademia nuts and citrus dressing
  • Venison $33
    • 220g denver steak cooked medium rare and served on garlic mash with fresh green beans and red wine jus
  • Deep Fried Banana $2.20
  • Crumbed Or Battered
  • All hamburgers are served with lettuce, onion and sauce
  • Corn Nuggets (each/doz) $ 0.80/$8.00
  • Scallops (each/doz) $1.50 /$16.00
  • Fish $4.30
  • Giant $6.80
    • meat patty, egg, cheese, pineapple and bacon
  • Chicken Nibbles (each/doz) $1.00 /$10.00
  • Chefs Vegetarian Dish $27.00
    • Available upon request
  • Affagato $16.00
    • Shot of C4 coffee, Liqueur of your Choice, Ice Cream
  • Pumpkin, Chick Pea & Rocket Salad $9.00
  • Chicken Liver Pate, Pickled Pear, Toast $17.00
  • Vanilla Panna Cotta, Rhubarb & Apple, Toasted Oats $14.00
  • Homemade Bread w Balsamic & Olive Oil or Garlic Butter $7.00
  • Chicken Wings $14.00
    • Chilli or BBQ w Sour Cream
  • Lemon Pepper Squid, Aioli $14.00
  • Pork Riblet N/A
  • Carrot N/A
  • Three Pepper Chicken N/A
  • Thinly Cut Sour Cream & Chives N/A
  • White Bread N/A
  • BBQ N/A
  • Onion N/A
  • Western Egg and Cheese N/A
  • Kumara chips $4.00
  • Mini Spring Roll 6 for $2.00
  • Pacific Oyster (6 for $8.00/12 for $15.00) each $1.40
  • Deep Fried Moro Bar each $2.50
  • Tarakihi (Batter/Crumbed) $4.30/$4.60
  • Chlcken & Cheese8Bacon Patty $3.00
  • Lemon Fish
  • Banana Fritter $2.10
  • Free range omelette $23.00
    • 3 free range egg omelette with your choice of 3 fillings, served with a petite garden salad & creamy french dressing (filling option are bacon, onion, feta, mushrooms, tomato, spinach or olives)
  • Pancakes $17.50
    • or berry compote, yoghurt & maple syrup
  • Pancakes $18.00
    • light & fluffy pancakes served with grilled banana, bacon & maple syrup
  • Creamy garlic mushrooms $21.00
    • mushrooms cooked in a creamy garlic & pesto butter sauce served on toasted ciabatta
  • The full pot $24.00
    • our famous big breakfast made with hash browns, streaky bacon, sausage, cowboy beans, slow roasted tomato, mushrooms & 2 free range eggs cooked "any style" served with toasted ciabatta
  • Seafood chowder $14.50
    • honey pot's famous, creamy seafood chowder packed full of the oceans goodness, served with warm bread
  • Fritters $23.50
    • corns, coriander & zucchini fritters, served with fresh garden salad, pico de gallo topped with sour cream and house made tomato & capsicum coulis
  • Honey pot chicken & bacon salad $21.50
    • chicken & bacon pieces tossed through salad greens with tomato & red onion dressed in a creamy garlic aioli topped with a pocahed egg
  • Nachos (corn chips, beans, cheese, sour cream) $9.00
  • Garlic bread (herbs, garlic butter) $5.00
  • Cheese and onion (Multigrain bread, cheese, onion w/ tomato sauce)
  • Vege (spinach, olives, mushrooms )
  • Olive and Pepper (Olives and Roasted Pepper and homemade Tomato base)
  • Cheese and tomato (Multigrain bread, cheese, tomato w/tomato sauce)
  • Basil Pesto and Ricotta Bruschetta (3 pieces) $6.00
  • Ham (Ham, Caramelised Onion and Basil Pesto)
  • Work Shout Platter (Extra Large) $64.80
    • Contains: Club Sandwiches, Quiche Bites, Custard Twist Pieces, Fresh Fruit, Cracker and Dip Assortment - For Approx 12 People
  • Fruit Platters $29.00 / $37.00
    • Small Fruit Platter / Large Fruit platter (Fruit platter prices are approximate and subject to current fruit prices)
  • Sandwiches (Healthy Choice) $31.00 / $42.00
    • Small platter / Large platter
  • Club Sandwiches $26.50 / $36.50
    • Small Club Sandwich platter - 16 pieces / Large Club Sandwich platter - 32 pieces
  • Sports Pack $11.80 / $11.20 / $10.80
    • Contains: 1 Sports Drink, 1 Filled Roll, 1 Piece of Fruit, 1 Sweet Treat (1-10 / 11-20 / 21+)
  • Vol-au-vents $15.50/dozen
    • Assorted mixture of flavours available: Curry Chicken and Mushroom / Savoury Ham and Onion / Spinach Chicken and Garlic
  • Savoury Platters $25.50 / $35.50
    • Mixed Savouries including: Mince, Cottage, Chicken, Sausage Rolls, Chilli Roll Bites & Dipping Sauces (Small - 24 piece / Large - 36 piece) (Can be delivered heated or cold for you to heat)
  • Wraps (Healthy Choice) $30.00 / $42.00
    • Vegetarian - Lettuce, carrot, tomato, red onion, capsicum and chutney / Smokey Ham - Lettuce, mayo, carrot, cheese, tomato, Smokey ham / Chicken - Lettuce, mayo, carrot, cheese, tomato, baked breast chicken (Small - 14 pieces / Large - 20 pieces)
  • Eggs $4.00
  • Hummus $3.00
  • Desserts are available in the display cabinet by the cashier counter.
  • Creamy Seafood Chowder with Pesto or Ciabatta Toast $14.00
  • Mushroom $4.00
  • Prime Ribeye Steak $32.00
    • 250g-300g of ribeye steak grilled to your liking, served with salad, chips, mushroom, grilled tomato, and your choice of Mushroom Sauce or Garlic Butter
  • Moroccan Chicken Salad $19.50
    • Special Moroccan marinated chicken served on bed of salad with roasted cashew nuts and crumbed brie cheese
  • Spicy Chicken Nibbles with Sweet Chili Sauce $9.50
  • Soup $10.00
    • Soup of the day garnished with fresh salsa verde and dipping bread
  • Wedges $8.00
    • served with Sour Cream
  • Wilted Spinach $3.00
  • Devour Venison Leg $38.00
    • Spiced whiskey jus, mustard leaf salad, nuts, orange segments and smoked pumpkin
  • House Salad $20.00
    • Lettuce, tomato, olives, feta, capsicum and a house slaw mix with your choice of peri-peri grilled chicken breast, hot smoked salmon, Thai beef, Moroccan lamb or grilled vegetables
  • Portobello Mushroom $3.00
  • Akaroa Salmon $35.00
    • Grilled salmon fillet, fresh salsa Verde, on a prawn risotto
  • Bar Basket $12.00
    • Onion rings, samosas, spring rolls, chicken nuggets fish bites with aioli & tomato sauce
  • Eggs Benedict $16
    • Hash brown, Asparagus, poached egg, spinach, hollandaise sauce
  • Moroccan Chicken Salad $12
    • Moroccan chicken, fresh salad, minted yoghurt dressing
  • Open BLT Sandwich $12
    • Bacon, lettuce, tomato, aioli, side of chips
  • Roast Vegetable Salad $12
    • Roasted vegetables, salad leaves, honey mustard dressing
  • Fish $ Chips $16
    • Beer battered fish served with chips and tartar sauce
  • Open Steak Sandwich $16
    • Porterhouse steak, aioli, mushroom, caramelised onion, tomato, lettuce, fried egg, side of chips
  • Pork Belly Salad $16
    • Roasted vegetables, caramelised apple, fennel, salad leaves, Asian style dressing
  • Lasagne $12
    • In house made lasagne with a side salad
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