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)
  • Canadian maple syrup $2.20
    • "The Real Stuff" (25ml) For all your pancakes, waffles or French toast.
  • Bowl of homemade muesli and milk $8.50
  • Pesto $3.80
  • Berry compote $5.20
  • Fruit cakes $7.50
    • Three mini cakes with a choice of blueberries or banana.
  • Chicken, bacon, and pesto burger $18.90
    • Tender strips of chicken with bacon, pesto, onion, tomato and pickles in a toasted bun with lettuce and mayonnaise. Served with hashbrown and side salad.
  • Italian $18.20
    • Ham, salami, mushrooms, tomato & cheese.
  • Eggs on wholegrain toast $8.50
Ye-Chon (sample menu)
  • SPICY SQUID & PORK $15.00
    • pan broiled squid and pork belly seasoned with red paper
  • SUNDAE SOUP $15.00
    • hot sundae soup with mixed pork meats in hot pot
  • VENISON STEW $15.00
    • soup consisting of venison with vegetables
  • SPICY MIXED MEAT & VEGETALE STEW $35.00
    • stew consisting of ham, sausage, kimchi and tofu
  • BIBIMBAB IN HOT POT $15.00
    • consisting of rice, cooked vegetable and beef, mixed with red chilli paste in hot pot
  • SPICY PORK IN SPICY SOY SAUCE $17.00
    • chopped pork with chilli sauce served in sizzling plate
  • COLD NOODLES $14.00
    • cold buckwheat noodles served
  • LA RIB $17.00
    • grilled la beef ribs on sizzling plate
Ocean Fresh Seafoods (sample menu)
  • POTATO FRITTER $0.70
  • HOT DOG $2.30
  • BATTERED MUSHROOMS (4 FOR) $3.50
  • CHEESE & ONION PATTIE $2.40
  • SQUID RING $0.80
  • FRIED SCALLOP $1.50
  • MEAT PATTIE $2.30
  • FRIED OYSTER 1/2 DOZ $14.00
Redwood Souvlaki (sample menu)
  • Turkish Delight $0.50
  • French Fries $4.00
  • Chicken $8.00 / $11.00 / $14.00
    • Small / Large / Triple
  • Snack Box Combo $9.90
    • Snack Box with a can of drink
  • Mix $9.00 / $12.00 / $14.50
    • Small / Large / Triple
  • Falafel $8.00 / $12.00 / $14.00
    • Small / Large / Triple
  • Triple Souvlaki of your choice + Fries + Can of drink $18.50
  • Open Souvlaki $15.50
    • Your choice of meat or falafel served on flat pita bread, with our signature sauce sprinkled with mozzarella cheese in a pizza box.
Corner House Restaurant (sample menu)
  • Sliced Pork Fillet with Maggie Soy Sauce $18.00/$34.00
  • Stir-Fried Mussels with Black Bean Sauce $18.00/$34.00
  • Fried Noodles/HoFun/Rice/Rice Noodles with Soy Sauce $10.00
  • Stir Fried Beef with Vegetable $16.00/$30.00
  • Thai Tom Yum Soup $6.00/$18.00
  • "Hokien" Fried Noodles $12.00
  • Stir Fried King Prawns with Tomato Sauce $24.00/$44.00
  • Curry Chicken in Sizzling Plate $18.00/$34.00
Mama Hooch (sample menu)
  • Avo Smash $16
    • w a poached egg, feta, chilli flakes, pumpkin seeds, tomato salsa salt & pepper served on multigrain toast
  • Mexican Salad Bowl $19
    • hot chicken, beans, corn, crushed corn chips, jalapenos, avo, salsa, pumpkin seeds, mixed leaves w lime & coriander sour cream
  • Bacon $3
  • Fries $7
    • w ketchup or chipotle aioli
  • Mama Hooch Cheeseburger $19
    • beef/pork pattie, smoked cheddar, pickled onion rings, Mustard aioli, gherkins in a brioche bun. Served w fries
  • Salmon $5
  • “The Usual” Savory French Toast $16
    • w spinach / rocket / feta mix, truffle oil & Himalayan rock salt
  • Bircher Muesli $12
    • w berry compote topped w honey roasted nuts
Herba Gourmet Ltd (sample menu)
  • - HERBALISCIOUS GARDEN SALAD
  • WE ARE COELIAC FRIENDLY
  • - CRISPY FALAFEL W/ MINTED AIOLI
  • - BEETROOT & FETA POWER SALAD
  • FISH GOUJON SANDWICH $10.00
  • ALL DRESSINGS & SAUCE ARE HOMEMADE & GF
  • - POLENTA & HERB CRUMBED FREE RANGE CHICKEN
  • - HAND CUT CHIPS W/ ROSEMARY SEA SALT
Urban Gourmand (sample menu)
  • Plus Fried Eggs $1
  • Haast Whitebait Fritter $8
  • Rump Steak, Roast Veg Chutney, Grilled Cheese $10
  • Kransky and Egg Roll $8
    • Fried or Scrambled
  • Best Bacon Buttie $8
  • Deluxe Cheese Toastie $8
  • Pulled Pork, Grilled Cheese, Red Pepper Relish $10
  • Smoked Chicken Sage / Onion Relish $10
Spagalimis (sample menu)
  • Pepperoni (Sml / Med / Lge) $11 / $15 / $19.5
    • Pepperoni nestled between sliced onions and freshly sliced tomato
  • Little Italy (Sml / Med / Lge) $12 / $17 / $20.5
    • Chopped spinach and sundried tomatoes, topped with red onion, sliced tomato and feta cheese
  • Margherita (Sml / Med / Lge) $10.5 / $14.5 / $19
    • Freshly sliced tomatoes, our own base sauce and cheese topped with basil and cracked pepper
  • Lemon Pepper Wedges $7.5
    • Lemon pepper potato wedges served with sour cream and sweet Thai chilli sauce
  • Venison (Sml / Med / Lge) $12.5 / $17.5 / $21
    • Wild venison served with kalamata olives, red onion, feta, roasted garlic and topped with plum sauce and parsley
  • Vegetable Delights $7.5
    • Bite sized filo wraps filled with veges and a hint of peanut. Served with sweet Thai chilli sauce. 12 filo wraps per serve
  • Herb Bread $9
    • Fresh pizza base with rosemary, garlic butter and rock salt
  • Milano (Sml / Med / Lge) $11 / $15 / $19.5
    • Garlic salami, fresh sliced tomatoes, capsicum, herbs - delicimo
Cafe Stir (sample menu)
  • -1. Bacon, Cheese and Tomato
  • Wedges $8.00
    • Served with sour cream and tomato sauce
  • -Scramble
  • -1. Bacon $20.00
  • -Fried
  • Pulled Pork $19.80
    • Poached eggs on Ciabatta bread with Hollandaise Sauce
  • Chips Bowl $8.00
    • Served with tomato sauce and aioli sauce
  • Toast $6.00
    • With Jam & Butter
Saggio di vino (sample menu)
  • Ora King salmon pastrami $26.00
    • Cucumber and horseradish sorbet, Lemon, Gingerbread
  • Pan-fried Duck breast $44.00
    • pickled butternut, beet root fondant, Fennel, marinated orange
  • Loin of 'Lovat' venison $45.00
    • Pickled red cabbage, Roasted kumara, Sautéed broccolini
  • Crème Brûlée $15.00
  • Pan fried Grouper $43.00
    • Polenta, Courgette puree, Saffron Creme fraiche, Asparagus
  • Persian Feta and Lemon salad $25.00
    • Pickled vegetables, Beurre Noisette Rye crumb
  • Lemon Curd $16.00
    • Macaron, Pinenut tuile, Raspberry sorbet
  • Farmhouse Duck & Pork Terrine $26.00
    • Cider gel, Granny Smith apples
St George's Cafe (sample menu)
  • Chicken Pita Pockets (with Hummus, Mint Yogurt, Marinated Chicken, mixed Salad) $7.00
  • Sushi Runner ( Teriyaki Chicken, Tuna, Vegetarian,) Completely GF including Soy sauce $4.50
  • Bacon Brie Flute $6.50
  • Sausage Rolls $2.80
  • Ham cheese Mini Savouries $2.50
  • Assorted mixed daily Sandwiches $4.00
  • Falafel Pita Pockets ( with Hummus, Mint Yogurt, Fragrant Falafel, Feta, mixed Salad) $7.00
  • Club Sandwiches $4.00
Yu Wah (sample menu)
  • Pineapple/Mushroom/Tomato $3.00
  • Sliced Pork with Cashew Nut & Mushroom $13.50
  • Slice Pork Chow Mein $10.50
  • Prawn Fried Rice $13.00
  • Roast Pork with Tomato on Fried Rice $11.00
  • Curry Prawn on Fried Rice $13.50
  • Chilli or Curry $1.00
  • Pineapple $4.40
Subway (sample menu)
  • Sweet Chilli N/A
  • Hot Chilli N/A
  • Herb & Garlic Toasties N/A
  • Pickles N/A
  • Old English N/A
  • Three Pepper Chicken N/A
  • Chicken Classic N/A
  • Jalapenos N/A
Regatta on Avon (sample menu)
  • Open Grilled Chicken Sandwich $16
    • Lettuce, tomato, Moroccan grilled chicken, avocado, salsa, minted yoghurt dressing
  • Big Breakfast $16
    • Eggs, bacon, hash brown, mushrooms, tomato, sausage, toasted bread
  • Open BLT Sandwich $12
    • Bacon, lettuce, tomato, aioli, side of chips
  • Moroccan Chicken Salad $12
    • Moroccan chicken, fresh salad, minted yoghurt dressing
  • Lamb Salad $16
    • Lamb, roast veg, salad leaves, tomato, asparagus, feta, cucumber, minted yoghurt dressing
  • Pasta $12
    • Pasta of the Day
  • Open Steak Sandwich $16
    • Porterhouse steak, aioli, mushroom, caramelised onion, tomato, lettuce, fried egg, side of chips
  • Roast Vegetable Salad $12
    • Roasted vegetables, salad leaves, honey mustard dressing
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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