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

Drexels (sample menu)
  • Sliced bananas $2.90
  • Hot or mild salsa sauce $2.80
  • Bowl of homemade muesli and milk $8.50
  • Berry compote $5.20
  • Kids mixed platter $8.80
    • One waffle wedge and one mini cake with seasonal fruit and banana slices.
  • Create your own $18.20
    • Feel free to create your own omelette from any 4 of the fillings above
  • Vegetarian $18.20
    • Tomato, mushrooms, green onions & cheese.Large thin crepe, filled, rolled and served with two eggs any style, served with hashbrown
  • Pancakes .80c
    • Pancakes, thick & luscious-lowa style.Classic, servied with whipped butter. Fruit - with blueberry OR banana baked in - add per pancake
Little Sister Cafe (sample menu)
  • Bacon & Egg Roll $8.90
    • Ciabatta roll, bacon, egg and BBQ sauce
  • 2 Eggs $10.90
    • any style with toast
  • Crispy Chicken or Fish Soft Shell taco $16.90
    • w/ Asian Slaw, pickled carrot, crispy shallots and peanuts w/ Aioli and Nuoc cham
  • Eggs Benedict $16.90
    • choose bacon or smoked salmon
  • Open Beef Burger and Chips $16.90
    • w/ Red onion relish
  • French Toast $16.90
    • with grilled banana, flaked almonds & chocolate sauce
  • Vege Breakfast $16.90
    • Poached eggs, grilled mushrooms, salt roasted tomato and avocado/spianch (seasonal), ciabatta toast
  • Big Breakfast $18.90
    • Potato rosti, salt roasted tomato, 2 eggs, bacon sausages, mushrooms and ciabatta toast
Thai Orchid Restaurant (sample menu)
  • Gaeng Kiow Waan $12.50
    • Green curry with coconut milk, bamboo shoots, beans, sweet basil, peas & eggplant
  • Mini Mix Wontons (2) + Puffs (2) $5.00
  • Thai Spring Rolls (4) $5.00
  • Massaman $12.50
    • Massaman curry with coconut milk, potato, onion, pumpkin, pineapple and peanuts
  • Thai Orchid Noodle Soup $12.00
    • Home-made special noodles soup with meat, bean sprouts & bok choy
  • Panaeng $12.50
    • Panaeng curry with coconut milk, kaffir lime leaves, chillies, peanuts & capsicum
  • Pad Khing $12.00
    • Sauteed meat with ginger, onion, capsicum & chinese mushrooms
  • Pad Se-Ew $10.00
    • Stir fried flat noodles with meat, broccoli, carrot & cabbage
Ferry Road Fisheries (sample menu)
  • Plain $4.00
  • Chicken Cordon-Bleu Pattie $3.50
  • Corn Nuggets (6 for) $2.50
  • Bacon $4.50
  • BBC $5.50
  • Scallops Battered $2.00
  • Chicken Nuggets / Squid Rings $0.90
  • Fish - Battered $2.80
The Origin (sample menu)
  • Scrambled Tofu on Toast $19.00
    • scrambled Tofu flavored with smoked paprika turmeric mushrooms green peas avocado
  • MUESLI $14.00
    • the Origin's oven baked nutty & spiced Muesli served with seasonal fresh fruits
  • Soup of The day $15.00
    • optional whole grain or GF bread with salad
  • Pancakes with Fresh Fruits $19.00
    • pancakes served with seasonal fresh fruits, lemon coconut cream
  • Asian Pancake 4 pcs $9.00
    • fresh paratha filled with seasonal vegetables vegan mayo The Origin's red sauce
  • Carol Oats Porridge $14.00
    • Freshly cooked oats chia seeds dates goji berries, walnuts, coconut, strawberries, banana soy milk
  • Dumplings 6 pcs $9.00
    • house made dumplings
  • Daly Special $23.00
    • chef's choice of pure vegetarian cuisine cooked with seasonal local grown ingredients
TEN27 (sample menu)
  • Hollandaise $3.00
  • Southern Fried Buttermilk Chicken Burger $23.00
    • Brioche bun, creamed corn, spiced tomato salsa, iceberg lettuce, Swiss cheese, hand cut fries, paprika aioli
  • Smashed Avocado $5.00
  • Chef's Salad $7.00
  • Roasted Whitestone Halloumi $16.00
    • Marinated with lemon, capers & mint, spiced almonds, toasted bruschetta
  • Buttermilk Fried Chicken Bites $14.00
    • Paprika aioli
  • Southern Fried Buttermilk Chicken Burger $23.00
    • Brioche bun, creamed corn, spiced tomoto salsa, iceberg lettuce, Swiss cheese, hand cut fries, paprika aioli
  • Toast & Jam $7.00
    • Sourdough toast, house preserves
Kims Chinese Meals (sample menu)
  • Pork Chow Mein $9.50
  • Combination Fried Rice $12.00
  • Pineapple $2.50
  • Tomatoes $2.50
  • Steak Chow Mein $9.50
  • Roast Pork Chow Mein $10.50
  • Bami Goreng (Noodles) $11.00
  • Roast Pork Fried Rice $10.50
Sushi Sushi (sample menu)
  • - Large $8.90
  • Teriyaki chicken noodle salad
  • Salmon Nigiri (GF 6PC) $9.20
  • Teriyaki Chicken Lover $10.60
    • Teriyaki Chicken On Rice Four Piece Crispy Chicken Sushi Two Piece Fried Chicken Seaweed Salad Fruit
  • Panda Sushi ( Chicken ) $5.90
  • -Two Piece $3.90
  • Seafood Combination $9.50
    • Four Crispy Chicken Sushi Shrimp Cocktail One Fresh Salmon Nigiri Two Squid Ball Seaweed Salad Fruit
  • -Small ( 10PC ) $3.90
Pita Pit (sample menu)
  • Cheeky Chicken $5.00
  • Roast Beef Pita $10.9 Reg / $8.9 Petita
  • Pita Chips and Dip $3.90
  • Brave Beef $5.00
  • Signature Mix $10.00 per head
  • Super Vege (3 Fillings) $4.00
  • The Protein Pack $15.00
  • Breakfast Pita $10.9 Reg / $8.9 Petita
Kebab Palace (sample menu)
  • Medium $11.00
  • Cream Roll $1.50
  • Chapli Kebab & Salad $6.00
  • Turkish Gozleme $3.50
  • - Lamb
  • Jilabi 3 for $2.00
  • Available on Pita Bread
  • Large $13.00
Kumea Fisheries (sample menu)
  • HOT DOG $1.50
  • BLUFF OYSTERS EACH $2.50
  • 1 SCOOPS CHIPS $2.00
  • SCALLOPS 6 FOR $9.00
  • PACIFIC OYSTERS EACH $1.50
  • FISH $1.50
  • SCALLOPS EACH $1.50
  • LARGE HOTDOG $2.10
Cafe Jireh (sample menu)
  • Thai Green Curry $14.00
    • Chicken and vegetables cooked in a medium spiced curry sauce and served with rice and papadams
  • French Toast $14.00
    • Cinnamon egg dipped bread with your choice of grilled banana, crispy bacon and maple syrup or berry compote and cream
  • Nachos $14.00
    • Served with house made salsa and sour cream and sweet chilli
  • Fries $6.00
    • Served with tomato and aioli sauce
  • Big breakfast $19.50
    • Eggs any style, toasted Ciabatta Bread, grilled tomato, braised mushrooms, crispy bacon, sausages and hash browns
  • Steak, Eggs and Chips $16.50
    • A 200g ribeye served on a side of fries and with a fresh green salad and 2 fried eggs
  • - With spinach, bacon $16.00
  • Eggs Benedict
    • Two poached eggs on Vienna toasted bread, spinach, bacon or smoked salmon, homemade hollandaise
Darkroom Bar (sample menu)
  • Olive and Pepper (Olives and Roasted Pepper and homemade Tomato base)
  • Garlic bread (herbs, garlic butter) $5.00
  • Ham (Ham, Caramelised Onion and Basil Pesto)
  • Panini $8.00
  • Cheese and onion (Multigrain bread, cheese, onion w/ tomato sauce)
  • Nachos (corn chips, beans, cheese, sour cream) $9.00
  • Pizza ​(with a homemade tomato sauce base) $10.00
  • Spinach & Ricotta (Caramelised Onion with Ricotta and Spinach)
Cafe 101 (sample menu)
  • Steak $4.60
  • Traditional Kiwi Mince $4.50
  • Mince & Cheese $4.80
  • Steak & Cheese $4.80
  • Steak & Mushroom $4.80
  • Sausage Roll $3.10
  • Chicken & Cranberry $4.80
  • Savouries $2.50
Nuggets Bar (sample menu)
  • Fish Bites & fries $7.00
  • Toasties $3.50
  • Nachos & Sour Cream $6.50
  • Seafood Basket $12.50
  • Wedges $7.00
    • Sour Cream, Sweet Chilli & Oil
  • Chicken Nugget & fries $7.00
  • Basket fries $4.50
    • w Tom sauce or aioli
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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