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

  • Chicken supreme $10.50
    • Succulent chicken, onion, capsicum, mushroom and melting mozzarella with parmesan sprinkle & aioli swirl
  • Super supreme $9.00
    • Spicy pepperoni, ham, cabanossi, mushroom, onion, capsicum, pineapple & mozzarella
  • Choose from: Hash bites/ Large fries/ Garlic bread/ Onion rings/ Soft drinks 1.5L $6.00
  • Chocolate mousse $3.50
  • Classic cheese $5.00
    • Mozzarella, mozzarella & mozzarella
  • Tropical veg $5.00
    • Capsicum, onion, pineapple & mozzarella
  • Hawaiian $5.00
    • Ham, pineapple & mozzarella
  • Onion rings $3.50
  • Special Hue-Style Rice Vermicelli Soup $15.50
  • Vietnamese Sweet & Sour Pork $15 Med/$27 Lg
  • Medium Rare Beef & Beef Brisket Rice Noodle Soup $12.00
  • Seafood Soup $8 Sml/$14 Med/$26 Lg
  • Ice Cream Sundae $4.50
  • Spicy Crab Rice Vermicelli Soup $12.00
  • Combination Meat Fried Egg Noodle $14.00
  • Chicken, Pork, Beef or BBQ Pork Fried Rice $12.00
  • Hugh’s Cut $79.00
    • 500g
  • Green salad $7.00
  • Natural fresh oyster $4.50
    • choose from, kilpatrick/ tempura/ au natural
  • Flatbread, sundried tomato & roquette $10.00
  • Smoked venison leg fillet $38.00
    • kumara puree, baby carrot, asparagus & spiced plum sauce
  • Angus/ Hereford Cross $51.00
    • 28 Day Aged, South Canterbury T-bone 500g
  • Royal burger $19.00
    • beef patty, bire, mushroom, red onion, rocket, truffle mayonaise
  • Mary’s affagato $11.00
    • espresso, tiramisu gelato, biscotti
  • CHOCOLATE DONUT $2.30
  • MUSHROOM $4.70
  • FISH $2.50
  • PINEAPPLE RING $1.70
  • SPRING ROLL (homemade) $2.80
  • CHEESE & ONION PATTIE $2.40
  • GIANT $6.50
  • JAM EXPLOSION $3.30
  • -Pork / chicken / beef. $18.00
  • -King prawns / mixed seafood $20.00
  • Panaeng curry
    • Popular Central Thai dish that comes with fresh chili, lemon grass and the fragance of kaffir lim leaf, mixed with coconut cream and a bit of crushed peanut
  • 21.Phud Mee-Lueng
    • Yellow noodles with soya sauce, egg and seasonal begetables and bean sprouts
  • -King prawns / mixed seafood $20.00
  • Yum Nua
    • Typical Bangkok style beef dish with chili, lime juice, onion, cucumber and tomato
  • -Pork / chicken / beef. $18.00
  • -Pork / chicken / beef. $18.00
  • Jam Donut $2.30
  • Fish $4.60
  • Paua Pattie $2.30
  • Battered Sausage $2.30
  • Potato Fritters $0.90
  • Sausage $2.30
  • Mussel (Each) $0.80
  • Hotdog $2.30
  • Deluxe Meal $17.50
    • Your choice of meat or falafel with grilled capsicum, onion, mushroom, served on pita bread, with our signature sauce sprinkled with mozzarella cheese in a pizza box.
  • Mix $9.00 / $12.00 / $14.50
    • Small / Large / Triple
  • Small Souvlaki of your choice + Fries + Can of drink $13.00
  • Egyptian Rice/Couscous $3.00
  • Lunch Box (Available from 12-3.30pm except Monday & Tuesday) $9.50
    • Your choice of meat or falafel served with salad, our signature sauce with rice in a container.
  • Wedges $4.50
  • Kofta $8.00 / $11.00 / $14.00
    • Small / Large / Triple
  • Salad $8.00 / $11.00 / $14.00
    • Small / Large / Triple
  • Smoked Chicken Hoagie $15
    • Arugula, Swiss Cheese, Green Tomato Salsa, Chipotle Aioli
  • Smoked Akaroa Salmon Dip $14
    • Pickled Cucumber, Mini Bread Rolls
  • Smoked Jalapeno Sausage $19
    • Pickled Veg, Ranch Dressing
  • Bootlegger Chilli $15
    • Smoked Brisket, Sausage, Beans, Corn Chips, Sour Cream (Vego available)
  • Asparagus & Candied Bacon $10
  • Beef Brisket Reuben Sandwich $15
    • Rye Bread, Sauerkraut, Swiss Cheese, Pickle, Russian Dressing
  • Buffalo Wings $14
    • Blue Cheese Dip, Celery, Carrots
  • Chicken Broccoli Salad $15
    • Smoked Chicken Thigh, Broccoli, Buckwheat, Smoked Almond, Chilli, Cranberry, Lemon
  • Pork Cutlet Katsu Don $13.90
    • Deep-fried thick pork cutlet with onion & free-range egg simmered in sweet dashi sauce
  • Garden Salad with the Choice of Ponzu or Sesame Dressing $5.90
  • Pork Belly Braised in Sweet Ginger Sauce $9.00
  • Rice $2.00
  • Teppan Prime Cut Beef Set $20.00
    • Teppanyaki Style w/ traditional teriyaki sauce
  • Sweet Egg $2.20
  • Pork Cutlet Katsu Curry $14.90
    • Japanese style curry with pork cutlet
  • Tori Tama $12.90
    • Hot udon noodle soup w/ crispy chicken, free range-egg in Hachi Hachi soup
  • Chicken vegetables with hoisen sauce $20
  • Roasted Duck leg $26
  • Singapore Stire fried rice noodles $16
  • Stir fried mixed vegetables $14
  • Deep fried Wontons 1/2 dozen $6
  • Garlic and chilli prawn on rice $15
  • Chilli sliced pork on rice $15
  • Stir fried green beans with black fungus $14
  • CHICKEN SUPREME
    • mayo and katsu sauce is drizzled over teriyaki chicken to create this sauce number
  • CHICKEN SUPREME
    • mayo and katsu sauce is drizzled over teriyaki chicken to create this sauce number
  • HALF SALMON AND HALF CHICKEN
    • teriyaki chicken and fresh salmon are put together
  • SWEET CHILI CHICKEN
    • our teriyaki chicken is spiced up with a little sweet chili sauce on top
  • CHICKEN ON RICE
    • our tasty teriyaki chicken is placed on sushi rice, to sauce it up mayo and Katsu sauce is applied
  • SPRING ONION MAYO
    • love mayo, then this is for you, Biebs of spring onion mayo are placed on teriyaki chicken
  • SPRING ONION MAYO
    • Blobs of spring onion mayo are placed on teriyaki chicken
  • FRESH SALMON
    • NZ finest King Salmon from the Marlborough Sounds in rolled up with avocado to give you a real Omega 3 hit GF
  • Mushroom Stack $19.50
    • Duo of Portobello and button mushrooms in a creamy sauce with bacon, toast and a drizzle of truffle oil
  • Caesar Salad $17.50
    • Cos lettuce, bacon, poached free range egg, shaved parmesan, anchovies and crouton with seven’s caesar dressing w grilled chicken + $4.50. w smoked salmon + $6.00
  • Urban Platter $40.00
    • A delicious selection of cold meats, homemade smoked salmon, cheese , gherkins, sundried tomatoes, olives, dips, bread and crackers
  • Eggs Benedict $20.50 / $21.50
    • Sourdough, hash brown, spinach, poached free range eggs and homemade hollandaise. w bacon / w smoked salmon
  • Seven's Big Breakfast $23.50
    • Bacon, 2 eggs any style, slow roasted tomatoes, hash browns, gourmet sausages and field mushrooms and toast
  • B.L.T. $19.50
    • Bacon, lettuce, and tomato relish on toasted ciabatta w fries and aioli
  • French Toast $19.50
    • Light and crispy w bacon, banana and maple syrup
  • Thai Chicken Salad $21.00
    • Grilled chicken, cucumber, red onion, carrot, capsicum, tomato, mint, coriander, crispy noodles, crushed peanuts with a chilli fresh lime and palm sugar dressing
  • Roast Westwood free range chicken to share, roast potatoes, brocolini, sage Half $40 Whole $70
  • Trust the kitchen vegetarian $20.00
  • Chocolate fritters, milk, brown sugar jelly, espresso ice cream $15.00
  • 200 gms Canterbury Angus grass fed fillet $36.00
  • Apple Tree Farm Pork belly, parsnip puree, nuts, grains, mushrooms, balsamic prunes $33.00
  • Beef shortrib, smoked potato, baby carrots, onions, parsley $34.00
  • 250 gms Wakanui grain finished rib eye $34.00
  • Singapore noodles, vegetables, omelette, chilli, curry spices $10.00
  • Roast of the Day $18.90
    • A Robbie’s favourite! The chef’s choice of prime oven roasted meat, served with roasted seasonal vegetables and gravy.
  • Bowl of Salad $4.50
  • Bacon and Eggs $15.90
    • Tasty bacon and your choice of eggs – scrambled, fried or poached, with toasted bread.
  • Ice Cream Sundae Small $6.90 Large $8.90
    • Vanilla ice cream topped with your choice of raspberry, chocolate, strawberry, passionfruit or caramel sauce and served with whipped cream.
  • The Scotsman $32.90
    • Our own signature dish, with a 350gram ribeye steak topped with caramelized onions, served with potato wedges, salad and a whisky sauce. For the brave!
  • Fluffy Omelette $17.90
    • A generous folded omelette full of cheese and mushrooms, topped with spring onions and served with a fresh salad and fries.
  • Apple Crumble $11.90
    • Our homemade apple crumble will impress, served warm with whipped cream and ice cream.
  • Gravy Boat $1.50
  • GOURMET CHICKEN $6.80
  • WHOLE CHICKEN $14.50
  • 1/4 CHICKEN + FRIES $7.30
  • 1/2 CHICKEN $12.40
  • PLAIN BURGER (BEEF /CHICKEN) $3.00
    • additionals egg, cheese, bacon, pineapple, hashbrown ($0.80 each)
  • CHICKEN BREAST FILLET $4.90
  • 1/2 CHICKEN + FRIES $10.90
  • SMALL $6.50
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

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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