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

Ye-Chon (sample menu)
  • BEEF RIB SOUP $15.00
    • soup consisting of beef rib with eggs in hot pot
  • SPICY PORK WITH SQUID $45.00
    • sauted squid and pork with hot paper sauce
  • ROASTED PORK $40.00
    • roasted pork(pettitoes) seasoned soy sauce
  • SPICY SEAFOOD IN SPICY SAUCE $45.00
    • steamed seafood smothered with vegetables in spicy sauce
  • SPICY BEEF SOUP $15.00
    • soup of chopped beef with vegetables
  • SPICY FISH SOUP $45.00
    • hot blend soup consistant of cod fish with vegetable
  • ROASTED SPICY CHICKEN STEW $45.00
    • hot blend soup consisting of roasted spicy chicken with vegetable
  • PORK & RICE SERVED IN SOUP $15.00
    • pork & rice with mixed vegetables in hot pot
Wing Wah Takeaway (sample menu)
  • Steak Fried Rice $10.00
  • Sea-Food Combination Fried Rice $13.00
  • Honey Chicken Fried Noodles $11.00
  • Sweet 'N' Sour Chicken $12.00
  • Steak Fried Noodles $7.50
  • Prawn Fried Rice $12.00
  • Chicken with Cashew Nuts $13.00
  • Vegetarian Foo Young $9.00
Mosaic By Simo (sample menu)
  • Moroccan lamb with prunes and almond $19.00
  • Large $10.00
  • Pil Pil marinated Chicken strip, battered and saved with chilli jam $12.00
  • Andalausian $15.00 per person
    • Dolmades, falafel, North African roll, vegetables crudités, quince paste, roasted capsicum, olives, extra Virgin Olive Oil and pomegranate
  • Large $10.00
  • Spanish famous paella (seafood and vegetables) $19.00
  • Garlic king prawns $19.50
  • Green shell Mussels marinated in green harissa, capers, shallots, preserved lemon $12.00
The Store @ Tai Tapu (sample menu)
  • Fries $8.00
    • a bowl of shoe string fries served with our aioli - the best in town!
  • Eggs on Toast $4.50 / $2.50 / $2.00 / $2.00
    • 1 x poached egg on toast with your choice of extras: Regular / Bacon - add / Hashbrown - add / Mini Sausages (2) -add)
  • Breakfast Sundae $7.00
    • a seasonal selection of fresh fruit, layered with yoghurt & topped with maple-toasted cornflakes
  • Soup of the Day $12.50 / $16.50
    • check our board for today's delicious homemade soup of the day (freshly toasted bread / three toasted cheese rolls)
  • Chicken Nuggets & Fries $8.00
    • 6 x chicken nuggets served with salad or skinny fries
  • Pie 'N' Shake $8.50
    • your choice of a mince & cheese pie or a chicken, brie & cranberry pie served with a milkshake – you choose the flavour!
  • MAMMA MIA $16.50
    • Two gently poached egg served on toasted ciabatta, topped with roasted tomato, spinach, fresh basil & parmesan
  • GF $18.00
The Twisted Hop (sample menu)
  • Seasonal Vegetables $7.50
    • Please ask your server
  • Nepalese Dumplings $13.00
    • chicken or vegan dumplings served with a mildly spiced herbed tomato dipping sauce
  • Vegetable Stack $12.00
    • served with seasonal salad and house-made ketchup
  • Twisted Cheese Burger $25.00
    • prime Angus beef patty with Swiss cheese and smoked gouda, bacon, tomato relish and pickles in a brioche bun. Served with aioli, beer battered fries and salad garnish
  • Market Fresh Fish of the Day N/A
    • POA. Please ask your server
  • Hereford Rump Steak $35.00
    • 21 day-aged, grass-fed beef, served with confit garlic whipped agria potatoes, maple roasted baby carrots and port wine jus
  • Chicken Wings $12.00
    • served with fries seasonal salad and house-made ketchup
  • Seasonal Garden Salad $7.50
Rivertown Cafe Kaiapoi (sample menu)
  • Fish n Chips $15
    • battered Hoki fillet with fries, salad garnish, tartar sauce
  • Two Fillings $7
    • choose from cheese, bacon, onion, ham, egg, tomato, mushroom & pineapple add extra fillings $1 each
  • The Classic $9
    • Eggs on toast with grilled tomato
  • Tempura Battered Prawns $16
    • served with sweet chilli, salad garnish & fries
  • Pancakes with banana & bacon $16
    • served with maple syrup & ice cream or cream
  • Toasted ham & cheese sandwich with chips $9
  • poached egg $1.50
  • The Rookie $15
    • Eggs bacon, hashbrown & toast (tomato optional)
Lobby Restaurant - Sudima Hotel (sample menu)
  • Acheron Burger (h) $22.00
    • choice of Angus beef pattie or char-grilled chicken breast with lettuce, tomato, beetroot chutney, sage, onion marmalade & aioli served with chunky fries
  • Acheron Classic Seafood Chowder (n) $18.00
    • loaded with mussel meat, prawn cutlet, scallops & fish goujons, topped with garlic crostini
  • Pumpkin, Feta and Spinach Lasagne (g/h/v) $20.00
    • in Napoli sauce and garden fresh salad
  • Cajun Chicken Caesar Salad $18.00
    • shaved parmesan, crispy pancetta, croutons and soft poached egg
  • Philly Steak Sandwich (h) $ 18.00
    • pan-fried beef, sliced cheese, sautéed onion, capsicum, mushroom, aioli & dried oregano served with chunky fries >>
  • Freshly Baked Fiscella Bread (h/v) $10.00
    • served with basil pesto, minted tzatziki & Marlborough sea salt
  • Tempura Battered Market Fish $20.00
    • chunky fries, garden fresh salad & tartare sauce
Coffee Therapy (sample menu)
  • French toasted banana bread with maple mousse and berries $15.00
  • Add on: Bacon, Avocado, Tomato $4.00 each
  • Bacon sandwich on sour dough with tomato jam $10.00
  • Eggs Benedict $16.50
  • Smoked salmon on rye with poached egg, avocado and sauce hollandaise $16.50
  • Caesar salad - add chicken $4.00 $10.00
  • Creamy Pumpkin $15.00
  • Toast w selection of jams $5.80
Tasty Pizza (sample menu)
  • Fillet Burger $7.00
    • Fresh Chicken Breast, Mayo, Lettuce
  • Chicken Delight $7.90
    • Chicken Fillet, Satay Sauce, Caramelized Onion, Salad, Shredded Cheese
  • Children’s Special Pizza
    • Mozzarella, Pizza Sauce, Plain and Simple- Cheese & Tomato Sauce with Optional Ham & Pineapple
  • Coppell Street
    • Mozzarella, Pizza Sauce, BBQ Sirloin Steak & Bacon, Mushroom, Tomato, Caramelized Onion, Cracked Pepper & Garlic Butter
  • Giant 16" $20.00 / King 14" $15.00 / Small 9" $9.00 / Calzo 9" $10.00
  • Pumpkin & Feta with Rosemary
    • Mozzarella, Pizza Sauce, Feta, Fresh Rosemary & Seasoned With Cracked Black Pepper, Olives, Caramelized Onion, Sun-Dried Tomato, Roasted Pumpkin with Smoked Bacon
  • LUNCH SPECIAL
  • Tikka Masala
    • Mozzarella, Chicken/Paneer, Capsicum, Garlic Butter, Onion, Chunky Sauce, Tikka Sauce
Mr Sushi (sample menu)
  • Tofu Salad
    • Fresh tofu, mixed salad & sesame sauce
  • Takoyaki
    • 8 pcs octopus or prawns
  • Tuna
    • 10pcs
  • Kake Udon
    • Plain
  • Sashimi Combo
    • 15pcs
  • Beef Don
    • Bulgogi beef, salad & rice
  • Salmon
    • 10pcs
  • Teriyaki Chicken Don
    • Teriyaki chicken, salad & rice
Johnny Sausage (sample menu)
  • Crispy Roasted Potatoes $9.00
    • With garlic confit, bacon and cheese melt
  • Fredo De Pussi $26.00
    • A beetroot puree base with mushrooms, artichoke, charred pimento, black olives, jalapenos, feta and mozzarella and seasoned with rosemary, thyme and garlic
  • Caesar Salad $18.50
    • Crisp cos, bacon, parmesan, egg and croutons tossed in a garlicy, cheesy, anchovy mayo
  • Garlic Flat Bread $14.00
    • With guacamole, tomato salsa, and sweet basil pesto
  • Anti-Pasto Platter $35.00
    • Including assorted cheeses, rookworst, pepperoni, smoked chicken, pastrami, smoked salmon, pickled vegetables, olives served with freshly baked parmesan flat breads
  • Mario Puzo's Margherita $22.00
    • Roma tomato sauce, mozzarella, extra virgin olive oil, basil and fresh garlic
  • N.Y.P.D. Report $25.00
    • Sticky pig belly, bourbon bbq sauce, cheese with garlic mayo
  • Don Mario Santoini $26.00
    • Pulled pork, cowboy beans, smoked hickory BBQ sauce, mozzarella and sour cream
Fly Thru Cafe (sample menu)
  • Pizza Slice $4.20
  • Gourmet Pies $7.20
  • Citrus Tart $6.30
  • Toast with Jam & Butter $4.70
  • Sweet Slices $4.20
  • Scones $4.40
  • Salads $6.30
  • Breakfast Croissant $7.30
Hummingbird Coffee Cafe (sample menu)
  • - bacon, egg and tomato $9.50
  • - add fruit or bacon $14.50
  • open fillet steak sandwich with portobello mushrooms $18.50
  • pancakes with maple syrup $11.50
  • chicken breast and bacon burger $18.50
  • fillet steak and bacon burger $18.50
  • smashed avocado with fresh lime on toasted sourdough $9.50
  • half n half salad plate – see specials board $12.00
Pegasus Arms Restaurant & Bar (sample menu)
  • Bacon butty $8.00
  • Pegasus pancakes $12.00
    • Bacon, banana & maple syrup or berry compote & creme fraiche
  • Pumpkin and feta tart $16.00
    • Pumpkin, feta, sundried tomato & caramelized onion tart with roasted beetroot, fresh salad and sweet beetroot glaze
  • Flat breads (V) $9.00
    • Crispy, thin flatbread with fresh homemade hummus
  • Beef wellington $32.00
    • Tender 180g eye fillet wrapped in feather flake pastry with mushroom duxelle, served on garlic mash with fresh green beans and red wine jus
  • Pavlova $12.00
    • With fresh cream, fresh kiwi fruit and candied nuts
  • Creamy mushrooms on toast $13.50
    • Garlic mushrooms on toasted french stick with bacon or spinach
  • Open steak sandwich $21.00
    • 120g sirloin with caramelized onion, lettuce, tomato, fried egg, chips and homemade aioli
Cargo Bar (sample menu)
  • Bacon and Eggs $13.5
    • Any style with crispy bacon on toasted french batard
  • Lamb Ragout $24
    • Served with brown rice and quinoa with tomato, mint and feta salad
  • Ginger Crunch $4.2
  • Pulled Pork Soft Shell Taco $19
    • With peanut slaw, smokey mayo and curly fries
  • Chunky Fries $8.5
  • Big Breakfast $21
    • Eggs any style, housemade bratwurst, streaky bacon, sauteed mushrooms, housemade beans and hash browns
  • Hollandaise $2.5
  • Scottish Oats $14
    • Banana rolled in cinnamon sugar, topped with coconut crunch
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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