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

  • Muesli $11.5
    • w/ Seasonal fruit, candied citrus + yoghurt
  • Big House $21.9
    • Hungarian sausage, bacon, potato rosti, poached eggs, mushrooms, roasted tomato + side of Chutney
  • Vege Stack $17.9
    • Zucchini mint pea fritters, salad greens, Beetroot chutney, sriracha chilli + 5 seed mix
  • Roasted potato $5
  • Avocado Smash $16.9
    • w/ poached eggs, feta, dukkah on wholegrain toast
  • Vege Benedict $18
    • Poached eggs, mushrooms, spinach, hollandaise, cayenne pepper on Turkish
  • Seasonal fruit $3.5
  • French Toast $16.9
    • Brioche French toast w espresso mascarpone, maple syrup, toasted nuts + dried raspberries
  • Breadless burger platter $18.95
    • a tasty veggie pattie topped with grilled cheese, gherkins, tomato and mayo. served fried and a fresh seasonal salad, gluten free and vegan options
  • Breadless burger platter $14.95
    • a tasty veggie pattie topped with grilled cheese, gherkins, tomato and mayo. served fried and a fresh seasonal salad
  • Nachos $11.95 - $15.95
    • refrito beans served with melted cheese, salsa and organic sour cream on corn chips, gluten-free. vegan option
  • Pizza $14.00 - $25.00
  • Sun burger $12.95 - $16.95
    • a tasty sunflower seed pattie with melted cheddar, mayo, house chutney, gherkins, tomato and lettuce
  • Curry dosa $15.95
    • today's curry served with a freash dosa and house chutney. vegan and/or onion and garlic free options available
  • Omelette $16.50
    • a free-range egg omelette with a choice of filling. served with a side salad
  • Nachos $12.95
    • refrito beans served with melted cheese, salsa and organic sour cream on corn chips with a seasonal salad garnish
  • Assorted tempura $28
    • Prawn, fish, squid,vegetables
  • Yakisoba(fried noodle) seafood $20
  • Udon noodle with soft boiled egg $10
  • Teriyaki chicken $18
  • Bbq beef $18
  • Japanese curry $15
  • Tofu salad $8
    • Fresh tofu served on vegetable bed with japanese dressing .
  • Oyako(chicken & egg) don $16
    • Comes with miso soup .
  • Spaghetti $30.00
    • clams, crispy prosciutto, garlic oil, lemon, mint, herbs
  • Toasted House-made Ciabatta $6.00
  • Chocolate Bar $16.00
    • peanut, salted caramel mousse, pop corn + ice cream
  • Puttanesca $26.00
    • tomato base, anchovies, capers, black olives, black olives, chilli
  • Hereford Ribeye (250g) $37.00
    • with crispy potato cake, smoked mushrooms, broad beans, horse radishcream, rich red wine jus
  • Tiramisu $14.00
    • our most popular, delicious, classic dessert
  • Cervo $24.00
    • seared venison, muscat raisins, ricotta, pecorino, walnut, parsley
  • Carne Di Maile $24.00
    • pulled pork, thyme, roasted fennel, provolone, apple, rocket
  • Eggs Benedict $16
    • Poached eggs, with bacon on toasted ciabatta with hollandaise sauce
  • The Rookie $15
    • Eggs bacon, hashbrown & toast (tomato optional)
  • Deluxe Wedges $16
    • seasoned wedges topped with melted cheese, bacon, sour cream & sweet chilli sauce
  • Chicken and Bacon Stack $16
    • grilled chicken, bacon, cheese, lettuce, tomato, aioli, served on ciabatta with fries
  • Two Fillings $7
    • choose from cheese, bacon, onion, ham, egg, tomato, mushroom & pineapple add extra fillings $1 each
  • poached egg $1.50
  • Pancakes $11
    • served with maple syrup & ice cream or cream
  • Chicken Tenderloins $16
    • served with salad garnish, fries & sweet chilli sauce
  • Sicillian $18.00 / $21.00
    • hot salami, sundried tomatoes, mozzarella, olives, garlic and red capsicum (Medium / Large)
  • Famous Winnie's Chilli n/a
  • Winnie's Starter Platter $30.00
    • tender ribs, smoked salmon, szechuan squid, pepperoni, brie, olive and gherkins, daily dip. served with fresh Winnie's load
  • BBQ Plum Ribs $16.50
  • Caesar $17.00
    • crisp cos lettuce, shaved parmesan, crispy bacon and croutons, served with the famous winnie's caesar dressing
  • Vegetarian Harvest $18.00
    • capsicum, broccoli, tomato, feta, sundried tomato, mushrooms, pumpkin seeds, cashew nuts and basil pesto
  • Vegetali $17.50 / $27.00 / $33.00
    • basil pesto, mushroom, broccoli, green beans, sundried tomatoes, roast pumpkin, kumara, feta, thyme, garlic, red onions and topped with garlic aioli (Small / Medium / Large / Half & half +$3)
  • Oriental Express $17.50 / $27.00 / $33.00
    • tender beef marinated in soy and ginger sauce, carrots, red capsicum, celery, red onions, coriander and garlic topped with spring onion curls and toasted sesame seeds (Small / Medium / Large / Half & half +$3)
  • Philly Steak Sandwich (h) $ 18.00
    • pan-fried beef, sliced cheese, sautéed onion, capsicum, mushroom, aioli & dried oregano served with chunky fries >>
  • Cajun Chicken Caesar Salad $18.00
    • shaved parmesan, crispy pancetta, croutons and soft poached egg
  • Pumpkin, Feta and Spinach Lasagne (g/h/v) $20.00
    • in Napoli sauce and garden fresh salad
  • 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
  • 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
  • Chick n Fala Pita $11.5 Reg / $9.5 Petita
  • Very Vegemite $4.00
  • Falafel Salad $11.9 Reg / $9.9 Petita
  • Roast Lamb Salad $11.9 Reg / $9.9 Petita
  • Roast Beef Salad $10.9 Reg / $8.9 Petita
  • Signature Kids $5.00 per head
  • - 8 Pack $7.90
  • Chicken Crave Pita $11.5 Reg / $9.5 Petita
  • Panfried Fish of the night, crumbed fish goujon,warm potato & pea tartare sauce $36.50
  • Citrus & herb marinated olives from Robinsons Bay, served warm (gf/df) $11.00
  • Harissa roasted aubergine, black lentil and chia, herbs & organic leaves (v,gf,df*) $15.50 / $30.00
  • Warm pear tart, Earl Grey tea vanilla ice cream $15.50
  • Prosciutto wrapped free rand 250g pork chop, glazed mushroom & sage (gf) $38.50
  • Roast parsnip risotto, walnut, apple, horseradish, goat cheese (v,gf) $16.00 / $29.50
  • Roasted broccoli, halloumi & sage, caramelized leek, pine nuts (v, gf) $17.50
  • Duck liver parfait, Muscovado & onion jam, bread $19.50
  • Beer Battered Fish and Chips $22.00
    • Today's catch served with salad and fries served with lemon caper mayonnaise
  • Fish and Chips $12.00
    • With salad
  • Sirloin Steak $22.00
    • Cooked to your liking with fresh garden salad, onion rings, fries and garlic butter
  • Herbivore $20.00
    • Pumpkin, mozzarella, roasted red capsicum, and cream cheese. Topped with basil pesto and rocket
  • Trio of Gelato $12.00
    • Please ask for tonight's flavour selection
  • Carnivore $24.00
    • With spicy sausage, smoked bacon, salami, sirloin steak, mozzarella, and caramelised onion. Finished with BBQ sauce
  • Tandoori Chicken $24.00
    • With roasted red capsicum, mozzarella, and mango chutney, topped with yoghurt swirl and Fresh coriander
  • Garlic and Parmesan Flat Bread $12.00
  • Eggs Florentine $17.50
    • smoked salmon on a toasted ciabatta with spinach, poached eggs & hollandaise sauce
  • 2 Free Range Eggs $9.80
    • done to your liking, served on toast - w Bacon $12.00
  • Eggs Benedict w Bacon $15.20
    • on a toasted ciabatta, poached eggs & hollandaise
  • (A) OR berry compote with cream or yogurt $12.50
  • Pancakes $14.90
    • served with banana, bacon and maple syrup
  • Homemade, Toasted Muesli $10.20
    • served with fruit, yogurt & milk
  • Big Breakfast $19.00
    • served with breakfast sausage, bacon, tomato, mushrooms, with eggs the way you like & toast
  • Crafted Classic B.L.T. $12.50
    • with our homemade aioli, tomato relish & crispy bacon
  • Cannelloni Fiorentina $20.50 / $26.50
    • Filled with spinach, house ricotta & parmesan then baked with Napoli sauce. Served with chargrilled vegetables
  • Quattro Formaggio $24.50 / $34.50
    • White-sauce with blue cheese, mozzarella, mascarpone, parmesan & toasted walnuts
  • Montanara $25.50 / $35.50
    • Napoli sauce, spicy Italian sausage, blue cheese, mushroom & mozzarella, garnished with prosciutto & rocket
  • Sirloin $39.50
    • 400 gram marbled sirloin steak; or
  • Penne Napolitana $19.50
    • Penne sauteed with fresh tomato and basil
  • Chargrilled Chilli Calamari $21.50
    • Served with capers, kalamata olives, tomatoes, mixed leaves & lemon vinaigrette
  • Bread - Olives
  • Del Pastore One size ~ $17.50
    • Pecorino romano cheese with fresh pear, iceberg, baby spinach and toasted hazelnuts
  • Joey ''The Greek'' Gallo $24.00
    • Feta cheese, black olive, tomato, red onion, bell peppers and artichoke
  • Horrendous Honolulu $24.00
    • Kids love it, real pineapple, real ham, real cheese..... - if we have to do it...it has to be a good one!
  • ''Big Paulie'' Castellano $28.00
    • Pepperoni, NY sausage, Clemenza's meatball, ham and bacon with garlic tomato sauce
  • Lucky Luciano $24.00
    • Ricotta white sauce, char-grilled red peppers, mozzarella, romano cheese, olive oil
  • 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
  • Roasted Corn and Bacon Chowder $16.00
    • Served in a sour dough bread cob
  • The ''John Gotti'' $26.00
    • Silky smoked salmon, caper berries, ricotta, basil and lemon mayo
  • CRISPY CHICKEN BOWL $11.50
  • BEEF BOWL
    • marinated beef, cabbage, hot chilli or mayonnaise
  • FRESH TUNA (6 pc/ 8 pc) $7.00/$8.50
  • CHICKEN CALIFORNIA ROLL WITH EGG $6.00
  • GINGER $0.50
  • TERIYAKI BEEF BOWL $11.50
  • TUNA (6 pc/8 pc) $6.00/$7.50
  • TERIYAKI CHICKEN (6 PC/8 PC) $6.00/$7.50
  • Ceviche $15.00
    • super fresh seafood, marinated in lemon & lime (gf)
  • Smoked salmon $18.00/ $25.00
    • Smoked salmon, capers, cream cheese, and red onion & cheese (Reg/ Large)
  • Chicken & chips $9.00
  • Venison leg $35.00
    • crusted venison, chocolate red wine glaze, cauliflower puree & green beans (gf)
  • Tiramisu $12.00
    • layers of creamy mascarpone with coffee and amaretto soaked sponge fingers
  • Garlic & herb $7.00/ $12.00
    • Garlic and herbs with cheese (Reg/ Large)
  • Cortado fondue (for 2) $20.00
    • 3 cheese fondue, perfect for sharing
  • Garlic Prawn $18.00/ $25.00
    • Prawns, capsicum, cream cheese, spinach & cheese (Reg/ Large)
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