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

  • Medium $7.50
  • Bean & Spinach Salad
  • Medium $7.50
  • King prawns, fresh chilli and coriander $15.00
  • Medium $7.50
  • Moroccan lamb with prunes and almond $19.00
  • Spanish Salad with tomato, red onion & capers
  • Medium $7.50
  • Hok Gan Noodles $10.00
  • Dan Tart $2.50
  • Shark's Fin Siu Mai $4.50
  • Cha Siu So $5.00
  • Pheng Jau $4.50
  • Fried Vermicelli Noodles $10.00
  • Pumpkin Cake $4.50
  • Fun Gor $4.50
  • Korea House Duck B.B.Q (more than 2 people) $25.00 pp
  • Spicy Mixed Buckwheat Noodles $12.00
  • Tofu & Kim-chi L $40.00/M $20.00
  • Sashimi Bi-bim-bap $15.00
    • Rice with sliced raw fish
  • Beef Tartare L $45.00/M $40.00
  • Spicy Seafood Soup $45.00
  • Chilled Buckwheat Noodle Soup $12.00
  • Whole Grilled Squid $17.00
  • Paneer Peas Masala $15
    • Indian cottage cheese and peas in a tangy tomato based gravy
  • Scoop Ice Cream (2 scoops ) $5
  • Kerala Fried Chicken(KFC) $11
    • Chicken marinated overnight with special south Indian spices, lemon juice and deep fried
  • Kati Roll (Naan Roll) $10
    • Fresh butter naan wrapped with chicken tikka, home-made fresh vegetable salad and yummy dressing
  • Kothu Parotta Mixed Chicken &Beef $16
    • Signature South Indian street food, chopped South Indian bread stir-fried with diced onion, egg and meat curry
  • Southern Spices Special Ghee Roast $12
    • Thin and crispy dosa spread with spicy tomato chutney and seasoned with clarified butter
  • Steamed Basmati Rice $3
  • Egg Fried Rice $11
    • Stir fried rice with fresh vegetables and egg.
  • Omelettes $18.00
    • choose any 3 fillings ( ham, tomato, cheese, mushroom, spinach, spring onion, red onion,salami, olives, jalapenos) served w’ toasted wholegrain
  • Long Black / Short Black / Americano $3.60
  • Coffees (reg / large / bowl) $4.80 / $5.20 / $5.70
    • Mochaccino
  • Eggs Bene $19.00
    • poached free range eggs served on English muffins w’ homemade hollandaise sauce and streaky bacon
  • Mushroom Risotto $18.00
    • portabello, shitake & button mushrooms, spinach & parmesan (-add streaky bacon $4.00)
  • Bagels $12.50
    • w' streaky bacon, lettuce & tomato
  • Kudos Porridge $11.50
    • w’ rhubarb compote and milk
  • Smoothies $8.00
    • Banana, Berry, Mango, Feijao. Add chocolate $0.50
  • Kumara Wedges $10.90
    • Served with sweet chili sauce, sour cream and aioli sauce.
  • Onion Rings (one dozen) $9.90
    • Served with aioli and tomato sauce.
  • Soup of the Day $13.50
    • Chef's choice of fresh home-made soup. Served with ciabatta bread.
  • Golden Fries $8.90
    • Served with aioli and tomato sauce.
  • Thai Beef Salad $19.90
    • 180gms of sirloin, marinated with garlic rosemary and thai dressing served with tossed seasonal salad green, crispy noodle.
  • Kumara Corn Fritters $18.50
    • Streaky Bacon or Smoked Salmon. Served with seasonal salad, sliced cucumber, cherry tomato and feta, drizzled with sweet chili sauce.
  • Caesar Salad $18.90
    • Salad of Cos lettuces and croutons dressed with Parmesan cheese Milieu special Caesar dressing serves with grilled chicken, streaky bacon, fried egg and anchovies.
  • Tandoori Chicken Salad $18.90
    • Chicken strip marinated in tandoori spiced then grilled and tossed through seasonal salad greens with a vinaigrette dressing.
  • Flatbread $8.00
    • Garlic and cheese
  • Open Monkfish Ravioli $17.00
    • Caramelized monkfish, chorizo, mixed beans and spinach with anchovy glaze and tarragon butter
  • Hand Cut Potato Chips $8.00
    • With tomato relish
  • Akaroa Salmon $17.00
    • Leaves of cured salmon, fried capers, vodka and melon salsa with buttered wholemeal bread
  • Marinated Olives $8.00
    • A warmed selection
  • Eat your Vegetables $8.00
    • Seasonal Selection
  • Carved Roast Sirloin of Hereford Prime $38.00
    • With béarnaise, corned beef gratin, green beans, jus and horseradish Yorkshire pudding
  • Baked Breast of Chicken $35.00
    • With a spinach and hazelnut mousse on a warm barley and romaine salad with salsa verde
  • BBQ Pork Fried Rice $12.50
  • Garlic Prawns (with Shells/without Shells) $20.50
  • Curry Squid with Vegetables $17.50
  • Scallops with Cashew Nuts $23.50
  • Scallops with Ginger & Onion $23.50
  • Fillet Steak with Chinese Style $20.50
  • Fish with Ginger & Spring Onion $19.50
  • Sizzling Chicken with Hot Platter $17.50
  • ·Makikihi Fries
    • with tomato sauce & garlic aioli
  • -Add smoked chicken $3.50
  • -Add house smoked salmon $5.00
  • -Add fries $2.50
  • ·Seasoned Potato Wedges $8.00
    • sour cream & sweet chili sauce
  • BreakFree Pizza of the Day (Vegetarian Available) $20.00
  • ·Options
    • Soup of the Day, Fish & Chips, B.L.T,/ Smoked Chicken Wrap, Roast Vege Salad.
  • -side salad $3.00
  • 40.Scallop with broccoli $28.00
  • 8.OX tripe with chilli pepper dressing $8.00
  • 6.Sliced beef with chilli pepper dressing $8.00
  • 23.Stir fried abalone POA
  • 13.Soup with tomato and egg $5.00
  • 35.Prawn ball with seasonal vegetables $20.00
  • 12.Deep fried spring roll $5.00
  • 17.Mixed seafood and tofu soup $5.00
  • Karaage Egg Don $14.00
  • Chicken Lover Box $16.00
  • Takoyaki $6.00
  • Nigiri - Fresh Tuna 6P $12.00
  • Seasoned seaweed stem $0.30
  • Inari 2P $4.00 1P $2.50
  • Crumbed Hoki Curry $13.50
  • Salmon Roll 4P $5.80 8P $9.90
    • Mayo, Avocado, fresh Salmon
  • Huevos Rancheros $18
    • Spicy Mexican-style beans between two tortillas, topped with 2 eggs, sour cream, Hector’s fresh salsa, cheese, lettuce
  • Bacon, banana & maple $18
  • Pancakes
    • Buckwheat pancakes with roast fruit
  • Little Hector $12
    • Eggs done your way on Hector’s home-made bread
  • Frenchy Toast $15
    • Hector’s house-baked loaf, fresh toasted and served with either maple, yoghurt and seasonal roast fruit
  • Bacon $5
  • Yoghurt and maple $15.5
  • For dietary options please ask staff: Gluten free/vege/vegan etc
  • Toastie $5.50
    • Choose any two fillings (cheese, ham, tomato, pineapple, onion)
  • Waffle $14.00
    • Comes with rich syrup with banana and ice cream on top.
  • Extra fillings $0.50
  • Egg Benedict $15.00
    • Comes with english muffin, two poached eggs, two bacon and salad.
  • Pancake $11.00
    • 2 pancakes with butter and maple syrup.
  • Soup (Pumpkin or Mushroom) $11.00
    • Comes with a piece of toast (may vary according to season)
  • Breakfast $19.00
    • Potato, scrambled or poached egg, sausage, bacon, tomato, mushroom and salad with toast.
  • Lamb/Chicken $14
  • Piroshkies
  • Lamb R $10/ L $12
  • Open souvlaki or extra meat (on large souvlaki only) $2.50
  • -Vegetarian $3
  • -Meat $5
  • Falafel R $8 / L $10
  • R= Regular / L= Large
  • Bacon And Eggs $12.00
    • On Vic's Focaccia with Tomato Relish
  • Toasted Sandwiches $0.50
    • Extra filling add
  • Homemade Muesli $8.50
    • Served with natural Yoghurt
  • Ruby's Big Breakfast $18.00
    • Eggs, Streaky Bacon, Hashbrowns, Tomato, Kranskys & Vic's Focaccia
  • Fries $5.50
    • Served with our own Aioli & Tomato Sauce
  • Toasted Sandwiches $5.00
    • Choose from Cheese, Ham, Pineapple, Onion or Cream Corn 2 x fillings
  • Wedges $10.00
    • Topped with streaks, Bacon, Melted Cheese & Sour Cream
  • Soup of the Day $10.00
    • Served with toasted Vic's Focaccia - winter only
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