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

Sundog Diner (sample menu)
  • Seriously delicious soup fresh made with seasonal ingredients. Served with warm homemade bread - Small Bowl/Big Bowl $7.50/$11.00
  • The Buzzcocks $12.00
    • Free range boneless chicken bits fried until crispy and then tossed in your choice of sauce
  • Jenga Toast $17.00
    • Brioche toast sticks dipped in our cinnamon and vanilla batter and grilled until golden. We stack them high and serve with seasonal fruit compote and real maple syrup to dip in
  • Add sloppy Jose beef mince for $2.50
  • The Greatest Show on Earth $16.50
    • Our world famous Mac-n-Cheese. The cheese sauce is so delicious that we have to bring a little jug to the table to pour over the top. Made from scratch with four gourmet cheeses and covered with crispy onion straws.
  • The Perfect meal $16.00
    • A half order of any of our sandwiches and any of our sides - Choose your own adventure
  • Priscilla Burrito $17.50
    • The vegan burrito that's takin' care of business, baby. Stuffed with heaps of Fajitha-style vegetables, Mexican red rice, house black beans, corn salsa and enchilada sauce. Topped with more enchilada sauce, guacamole and fresh pico de gallo
  • Taco Tuesday $19.00
    • Every Tuesday, Mamacita takes over the Sun Dog Kitchen to bring you a selection of three different tacos on hand-pressed corn tortillas. Tacos come with a side of Mexican red rice and house black beans.
Rangoon Ruby (sample menu)
  • Vegetable Ajoo $13.00
    • Vegetables coated in a lightly spiced batter and deepfried, served with dipping sauce.
  • Majidi Ye Ke Mot $7.50
    • Tamarind sorbet - tangy & refreshing. - Or for the brave - chilli topped sorbet $7.50
  • Nga Sein Chin $16.00
    • Great appetiser - fresh fish marinated in lemon, shallots, chilli, olive oil & sprinkled with coriander.
  • Seit Da Kin $17.00
    • Cubes of lamb marinated in spices, grilled & served with a chilli/mint dip.
  • Biay-ji Ngajo $16.00
    • Tender squid pieces sauteed with basil, chilli and onion.
  • Ono Hin Ye $7.50
    • Coconut & chicken soup.
  • Tohu Thoke $13.50
    • Yellow split-pea tofu tossed with salad greens & dressed with tamarind sauce & crispy shallots.
  • Jetdajo $16.00
    • Deepfried chicken pieces marinated in garlic & soy served with dipping sauce.
Ferry Road Fisheries (sample menu)
  • Pineapple $4.50
  • Plain Sausage / Pineapple Ring / Chicken & Corn Pattie $2.40
  • Fish $4.50
  • Kids $3.50
  • Scallops Battered $2.00
  • Giant $5.00
  • Tomato $2.50
  • Corn Nuggets (6 for) $2.50
Thai Po Thong Restaurant and Takeaway (sample menu)
  • Sunrise prawn (8 pcs) $11.00
    • Deep fried butterfly prawns served with sweet chilly sauce topped with crushed peanut, red onion, tomato and coriander
  • Basil and chilli N/A
    • Stir fried broccoli , cauliflower, mushroom, bamboo shoot, capsicum, green bean, garlic with basil and chilli
  • Larb $17.50
    • Available for chicken, pork or beef. Minced meat salad with chilli, lemon juice, fish sauce, red onion, celery, spring onion, coriander and toasted ground nice
  • Tom kha soup see above
    • Slightly creamy soup in coconut cream with lemongrass,galangal, kaffir lime leaf, lemon juice, mushroom, tomato, onion and garnish with coriander
  • Crispy fried squid $8.50
    • Deep fried squid in tempura served with sweet chilly sauce topped with crushed peanut and chopped cucumber
  • Rice $3.00
  • Money bag (7 pcs) $7.50
    • Deep fried vegetarian money bags served with sweet chilli sauce
  • Sweet and sour N/A
    • Stir fried carrot , cauliflower, onion, springonion, tomato, pineapple, courgette, capsicum and baby corn with our home made sweet and sour sauce
Station One Cafe (sample menu)
  • Breakfast Combinations $4.00
    • Toast - white or brown with a selection of preserves - Fruit Toast
  • French Toast $16.80
    • French brioche toast served with bacon, caramelised banana and maple syrup
  • Bacon & Eggs $16.80
    • Streaky bacon, eggs (fried, poached or scrambled), hash brown and grilled tomato
  • Fish & Chips $18.00
    • Battered Blue Cod fillet served with garden salad, steak fries, lemon wedges and tartare sauce
  • Eggs Royale $17.80
    • Toasted focaccia topped with soft poached eggs, smoked salmon and drizzled in hollandaise
  • Carrot Cake $6.90
    • With Yoghurt, Ice Cream or Whipped Cream
  • Station One Club Sandwich $18.00
    • Chicken, Bacon, Tomato, Cucumber, fried egg, feta dressing, served with steak fries
  • Eggs Anyway $14.80
    • 2 Eggs - fried, poached or scrambled with toast, hash brown, tomato and mushroom
Curry Pot Lincoln (sample menu)
  • Mango Lassi or Plain Lassi $4.00
    • Yoghurt mixed with mango and sugar
  • Steam Rice $2.50
  • Fish Malabari $19.00
    • Gurnard fish cooked with ginger, garlic, vinegar, green capsicum a selection of spices and with a slash of cream
  • Samosa Chaat (Chef Special) $5.00
    • Tasty Samosa topped with sauce of yoghurt, tomatoes & onions
  • Kashmiri/ Peshwari Naan $5.00
    • Naan bread stuffed with nuts and sultanas
  • Chicken Manchurian $16.00
    • Boneless chicken coated in egg, black pepper and corn flour deep fried, sauted with garlic, soya sauce and vinegar
  • Aloo Gobi $14.00
    • Potatoes and cauliflower cooked with cumin seeds, turmeric, coriander and spices
  • 50/50 Chilli Cheese $4.50
    • Naan stuffed with Cheese, Chilli and Garlic
Shamiana (sample menu)
  • VEG. BIRYANI $10.00
  • LAMB MADRAS $10.00
  • CHICKEN TIKA $2.00
  • CHICKEN KORMA $10.00
  • BEEF VINDALOO $10.00
  • Seek Kebab $6.00
  • VEG. KORMA $7.00
  • Samosa Chat $6.00
The Dragon Express (sample menu)
  • Stir fried seasonal vegetables with garlic $12.60
  • Cantonese chicken $12.00 / $22.00
    • half / whole
  • King prawns with garlic and bean threads casserole $23.10
  • Chinese roast duck $23.00 / $44.00
    • half / whole
  • Pork with hot chilli sauce $18.90
  • Chicken with ginger and spring onions $16.80
  • Beijing marinated pork $18.90
  • Pig's stomach with black pepper $12.60
Purple Weka Cafe & Bar (sample menu)
  • Bowl of Fries with Sauce $5.00
  • A Selection of Bread and Dips $12.50
  • Beef or Chicken Burger $17.50
    • served with bacon, lettuce and tomato in a toasted bun served with home-made relish and fries
  • Big Breakfast $19.50
    • grilled bacon, breakfast sausage, grilled tomato, sauteed mushroom, hash brown and free range eggs cooked to your liking, served with toast and tomato relish
  • Breads and Dips $14.50
    • a selection of bread with house-made dips
  • (A) Bacon $17.50
  • Two Eggs $8.50
    • any style served on toasted bread
  • Toasted Muesli $11.50
    • served with fresh seasonal fruit, yoghurt and berry coulis
The Happening Bar and Kitchen (sample menu)
  • Our Soup $ 12.50
    • Fresh local bread and butter
  • Chicken Liver Pate $ 14.00
    • Crispbread, beetroot puree
  • Vegetable puff pastry pie $ 23.50
    • Filled with spiced potatoes and smoked cheddar (Choice of one side)
  • Crispy Pork Belly $ 28.00
    • Slow roasted pork belly, carrot and cumin purée and mustard potatoes (Choice of one side)
  • Mushroom
  • Beer Battered Fries
  • Seasonal Vegetables
  • The Happening Sauce
Gas Monkey (sample menu)
  • The Vine Swinger $16.00
    • Black bean, corn & jalapeno soft shell tacos with cos lettuce, guacamole & sour cream served with monkey tail fries
  • The Mandrill $25.00
    • Porterhouse steak, grilled field mushroom, blue cheese, onion rings, rocket & aioli
  • Chowder $16.50
    • Seafood with toasted garlic bread
  • Ape Chick $23.00
    • Cajun spiced grilled chicken, belly bacon, lettuce, crumbed brie, onion jam & guacamole finished with ranch
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    • Grilled cheesy sausage & egg with soldiers
  • Ape Fish POA
    • Pan fried fish lemon & herb butter sauce
  • The Silverback Stack $16.00
    • potato cake, spinach, field mushroom, hash brown & a poached egg topped with hollandaise - add Bacon $5.00 - add Salmon $6.00
  • Popcorn chicken served with ranch $12.00
The Brewery (sample menu)
  • Caesar Salad $24.00
    • Lightly dressed cos lettuce, bacon, chicken, anchovies, garlic croutons, parmesan cheese & a poached egg
  • Wood-fired flatbread with hummus & olives $15.50
  • Horotane $24.00
    • Olive oil base, pear, blue cheese, bacon & thyme
  • Vegetable pakoras with chutney $15.50
  • Add x 2 eggs $3.00
  • Chicken liver pâté, spiced cider jelly, pickles & crostini $15.00
  • Fish & Chips $26.50
    • Fresh market fish with Cassels and Sons Pilsner batter, fries and tartare sauce
  • Fries & aioli $10.00
St George's Cafe (sample menu)
  • Roast Chicken Wraps, also GF $5.00
  • Thai Chicken Pie with side Salad $7.50
  • Bacon Brie Flute $6.50
  • Farmers Roll (Roast Beef, Dijonnaise, Spinach, Tomato) fresh or grilled $8.00
  • Toasties (ham, cheese, onion, tomato) grainy or gluten free $6.50
  • Sushi Runner ( Teriyaki Chicken, Tuna, Vegetarian,) Completely GF including Soy sauce $4.50
  • Steak pie with side Salad $7.50
  • Home made German Brezel with Salmon and Cream Cheese $5.00
Sockburn Bakery (sample menu)
  • Mince Pie
  • Bacon Egg & Cheese
  • Lamb & Mushroom Pie
  • Steak & Onion
  • Lamb & Cheese Pie
  • Steak & Cheese
  • Cottage pie
  • Stuff Sausage $2.20
Tuk Tuk Takeaway (sample menu)
  • Yum Tuk Tuk Pork $15
    • w/ Roasted Peanuts, Lemongrass
  • Goy See Mee Chicken $15
    • w/ bamboo, shiitake mushroom, bok choy
  • Sweet & Sour Crispy Wontons $17
    • w/ BBQ Pork & Thai Crispy Pork
  • Khanom Mor Gaeng (GF) $10
    • Thai Coconut Custard
  • Wok Fried Bean Sprouts (GR) $13
  • Tuk Tuk Salad $12
  • Som Tum Vegetable Tempura (3) $8
    • w/ Peanuts
  • Chargrilled Chicken Sliders (2) $9
    • w/ Tuk Tuk Satay Sauce
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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