Francesca's Italian Kitchen in Christchurch Menu

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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

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

Side Salads
Baby cos lettuce, sherry vinaigrette (GF) $8.00

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

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

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

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

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Sides all $3.90
- bacon, egg, sausages, salt roasted tomato, potato rosti, mushroom, toast
Caesar Salad $18.90
- w/ chicken
Big Breakfast $18.90
- Potato rosti, salt roasted tomato, 2 eggs, bacon sausages, mushrooms and ciabatta toast
Chips $6.00
- w/ Aioli or tomato sauce
Wedges $6.00
- w/ Sour cream and Sweet chilli sauce
Caesar Salad $15.90
Bacon & Egg Roll $8.90
- Ciabatta roll, bacon, egg and BBQ sauce
Open Beef Burger and Chips $16.90
- w/ Red onion relish

Brownie and Ice Cream $5.00
Hawaiian $18.90
- Double lashing of pineapple and ham
Zucchini and Mint Fritters $17.40
- Served with a green salad and minted yogurt and apple chilli relish
Green salad $4.50
Garlic Loaf $8.40
Vegetarian $18.90
- Olives, red onions, jalapenos, tomato, basil and feta
Fish and Chips
- Beer battered fresh fish of the day served with a green salad, golden fries and tartare sauce
Surf and Turf
- Angus rump, Prawns, Scallops, and mussels with golden fries, green salad and hollandaise

CASHMERE SPECIAL $8.30
- extra filling +$0.90/meat, bacon +$ 1.50
CHOCOLATE DONUT $2.30
MINI DONUTS 4 FOR $2.00
BACON & CORN PATTY $2.70
BANANA FRITTER $2.20
CHICKEN $5.50
CURRY & RICE ROLL $3.20
MINI VEGE ROLLS 6 FOR $2.50

BEER BATTERED BLUE COD $29.00
- with tartare, salad, lemon and chunky chips
Eton Mess $14.50
- layer of cream, strawberry, meringue and ice cream (gf)
TUNA TATAKI $20.00
- and confit of pork with pickled cucumber, avocado sour cream dressing (gf)
ESPRESSO MARTINI $18.50
- espresso shot, vodka and kahlua
Macaroni and Cheese n/a
- Ham, macaroni, cheese, baked and served with cheese
Hawaiian Pizza n/a
- Ham, cheese, tomato sauce, cheese
AGED HEREFORD BEEF BURGER $25.00
- with bacon, tomato, cheese, lettuce and fries
SPICY CHICKEN CAESAR SALAD $25.00
- cos crispy bacon, croutons, parmesan, poached egg with caesar dressing (GF and V on request)

Chicken Chilli
Chicken Salad
Corn beef & Pickle
Chicken & Sweet Satay
Egg
Chicken, Apricot & Cream Cheese
Butter Chicken
Cheese & Pineapple

Beef Brisket Reuben Sandwich $15
- Rye Bread, Sauerkraut, Swiss Cheese, Pickle, Russian Dressing
Chicken Broccoli Salad $15
- Smoked Chicken Thigh, Broccoli, Buckwheat, Smoked Almond, Chilli, Cranberry, Lemon
Steak Fingers $14
- Spiced Cream Gravy
Soft Bread Rolls $8
- Smoked Garlic Butter
Boneyard Platter (For two) $65
- Half Rack Ribs, BBQ Wings, Riblets, Lamb Shoulder Chops
Riblets $15
- Smoked, Deep Fried, Sticky Sauce
Pork Spare Ribs Half $22 Whole $40
- Smokey Glaze, Dry Rubbed
Caesar Salad $15
- Cos Lettuce, House Cured Bacon, Croutons, Parmesan, Egg, Anchovies (Add chicken $3.00)

Oatmeal cookie ice cream sandwich with vanilla bean ice cream $7.00
Mongolian stir-fry lamb with cumin, chili, served with steamed buns or steamed rice (GF) $28.00
French fries with aioli & ketchup $8.00
Ice cream sundae (GF) $10.00
Duck confit and orange salad, with citrus dressing (GF) $20.00
Steamed rice $4.00
Crispy eggplant, fragrant Sichuan sticky sauce, pickled ginger (VG&GF) $16.00
Bao bun $2.50

Mixed Platter (For 2) $11.00
- Chicken Nuggets, Fish, Mini Hotdog, Spring rolls, Samosas, Onion Rings, served with chips & tomato sauce
Basket of Chips $6.50
- Served with tomato sauce
- Cheese & Onion
- Ham, Cheese & Tomato
Snack Basket $8.00
- Chicken Nuggets, Fish & Mini Hotdog, served with chips & tomato sauce
Fish & Chips $8.00
- Fish Bites served with tomato sauce or tartare sauce
Basket of Wedges $8.00
- Served with sour cream
Nuggets & Chips $8.00
- Chicken Nuggets served with tomato sauce

Naan $1.50
Tikka Wrap $6.00
Aloo Gobi $7.00
Rojan Josh (with rice) $10.00
Aloo Tikki Chat $6.00
Chicken Tikka Masala $10.00
Samosa Chat $6.00
Lamb Madras $10.00

Fried green potatoes (paleo) $19.50
- twice cooked sweet potatoes pan-fried in our house made (vegan) basil & spinach pesto with red onion, tomatoes & (optional bacon) topped with a poached egg
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)
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
Chicken tostado $22.50
- cajun spiced chicken, fresh salad green, aioli and avocado served on pan-fried ciabatta, topped with pineapple, mango & chilli salsa, with fries on the side
Creamy garlic mushrooms $21.00
- mushrooms cooked in a creamy garlic & pesto butter sauce served on toasted ciabatta
Pancakes $18.00
- light & fluffy pancakes served with grilled banana, bacon & maple syrup
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
Vegetable salad $19.50
- roasted pumpkin and red onion tossed through salad greens with house made lemon & herb infused white cheese, maple loaded almonds & vinaigrette

1/4 CHICKEN & CHIPS $6.70
ONION RINGS (doz) $7.40
BACON $2.60
ALL OTHER EXTRAS $0.80
STEAK BURGER $5.00
ONION $4.00
CHICKEN PATTIES $2.10
HOT CINNAMON DONUTS $2.00

Beer Battered Fish of the Day $15.50
- With fries, chop salad and house made tartare sauce
Fries (GF) $6.00
- With aioli
Lambs Fry and Bacon(GF) $18.50
- Pan seared liver, onions, mushrooms, bacon, jus and creamy potato mash
Soup of the Day $10.00
- With artisan soup roll
Abode Chicken Burrito $15.50
- With guacamole, smoked tomato salsa, cheddar cheese and fennel slaw, served with fries
200gm Sirloin Steak (GF) $15.50
- Cooked to your liking and served with fries, salad and aioli
Garlic Bread $7.50
- With house made confit garlic butter
Steak Sandwich $17.50
- 200gm sirloin with salad greens, beetroot relish and crispy onion rings in artisan bread, served with fries

Venison carpaccio $15.5
- preserved lemon, parmesan, horseradish & hazelnut
Ora King salmon gravlax $26.5
- with pickled cucumber, warm baby potatoes, herb crème fraiche fennel & dates
Milk, Keri kids juice, lemonade $3
Egg on toast $6
Lemonade or coke spider $4.5
Steamed greens with toasted almonds $5.5
Green salad $5.5
BBQ beef short ribs $26.5
- with roast red peppers, pearl barley, spring onion, charred corn & cherry tomato salad

Orange & Cardamon Brulee $13.00
- with Biscotti
Vegetarian Nachos $15.50
- Chilli Bean Mix Served on Corn Chips with Melted Cheese & Sweet Chilli Guacamole.
Beef Nachos $17.50
- Chilli Beef Served on Corn Chips with Melted Cheese, Sour Cream & Sweet Chilli Guacamole.
Warm Apple Frangipani Tart $13.00
- with brandy custard
Caesar Salad $14.50
- Cos Lettuce tossed with Bacon, Anchovies, Freshly Shaved Parmesan topped with Poached Egg & Drizzled with Caesar Dressing.
3-Scoop Ice-cream Chocolate Sundae $13.00
- topped with Pink Wafers
Steak, Chips & Salad $20.00
- Cooked to your liking served with choice of Mushroom ~ Pepper or Red wine Jus.
Trenches Platter $22.50
- Meats / cheese / bits n bobs

-1/3 lb. Angus $9.90
-burguer only $6.40
Jr. Fish 'n chips $6.50
- 2 pieces of fish with small fries and drink.
The big carl $8.50
- Two chargrilled beef patties, two slices of cheddar cheese, lettuce and our classic sauce on a seeded bun.
-1/2 lb. Angus $13.90
Jr. Burger
- Chargrilled beef patty with tomato, onion, American Cheese and mayonnaise.
Chicken tenders
- Chicken tenders dipped in buttermilk, lightly breaded and cooked to a golden brown. Served with a choice of ranch, honey mustard or BBQ dipping sauces. Available as a 3pk or 5pk.
Chicken & bacon sandwich $8.90
- Chargrilled chicken breast, bacon, swiss cheese, lettuce, tomato and mayo on a honey wheat bun.

Francesca's Italian Kitchen

Canterbury > Christchurch > Francesca's Italian Kitchen

Address

149 Gloucester St, Next Door to the Isaac Theatre Royal, Christchurch 8011, New Zealand

Phone

033749790

Email

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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

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Service

Table Service

Cuisine

Gluten Free , Italian , Pizza , Vegan , Vegetarian

Features

Wheelchair accessible , Business meetings , Reservations , Waitstaff , Groups , Seating , Highchairs Available , Serves Alcohol , Child-friendly

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Francesca's Italian Kitchen in Christchurch Menu

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Francesca's Italian Kitchen

Canterbury > Christchurch > Francesca's Italian Kitchen

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Phone

Email

Opened hours

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149 Gloucester St, Next Door to the Isaac Theatre Royal, Christchurch 8011, New Zealand

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