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

  • Halloumi $19.50
    • Smoked tomatoes, peppers, mozzarella
  • Seafood Chowder $17.00
    • Creamy roux w fresh smoked fish, clams, mussels & calamari, w garlic ciabatta
  • Porridge $11.50
    • Chambord-laced rhubarb with chantilly cream
  • Stuffed Smoked Aubergine $29.00
    • Buffalo mozzarella, baby spinach, mushrooms, crispy capers, queen olives, parmesan, and smoked aubergine sauce
  • Seafood Chowder $17.00
    • Creamy roux w fresh smoked fish, clams, mussels & calamari, w garlic ciabatta
  • Soup of the Day $14.00
    • With fresh organic ciabatta
  • Soup of the Day $14.00
    • With toasted garlic ciabatta
  • Crepes $16.00
    • Fresh berries, banana and white chocolate mascarpone
  • Crispy deep fried prawn cutlets (Standard/Large) $25.00/$35.00
  • Chicken fried rice vermicelli $12.00
  • Steamed red bean paste filled bun $4.00
  • Hakka style salted chicken, served cold (Half/Whole) $15.00/$30.00
  • Beef fried rice vermicelli $12.00
  • Fish pieces cooked with pickled sour vegetable $30.00
  • Pork with cashew nuts $20.00
  • Honey braised barbeque pork $14.00
  • Toast n’ Spreads $10
    • Toasted sourdough, multigrain, or G.F bread. Served with house made jam, cream cheese, peanut butter or honey.
  • Pretzel Roll $24
    • Stuffed with jerk spiced beef brisket, pickled cabbage, swiss cheese and house mustard.
  • Shoe String Fries $8
    • With truffle mayo and house ketchup.
  • Sweet Crumpets $20
    • Served with house preserved fruits and mascarpone foam and house syrup.
  • Eggs Benny $20 / $21.5 / $20
    • Herb potato hash, poached free range eggs, spinach and hollandaise sauce. Served with bacon OR Smoked Salmon OR Smoked mushrooms.
  • Eggs your way $12
    • Choice of free range poached, scrambled or fried on toasted sourdough, multigrain or G.F bread.
  • Sides - eggs (2), roasted mushrooms, avocado $4
  • Shakshuka $22
    • Turkish style baked eggs w/ feta, herbs and Turkish bread.
  • Octopus Sausages & Chips $5.50
  • Passionfruit Cheesecake $8.50
    • Our own special in house recipe, wonderful, light & refreshing,served with cream & ice cream
  • Fillet Steak * $36.00
    • 200gm Char-grilled to your liking served on a bed of mash, accompanied with either mushroom, peppercorn or garlic sauce, accompanied with a green salad
  • Ice Cream Sundae $7.50
    • Everyone’s favourite, choose your topping. Caramel, strawberry, chocolate or raspberry
  • Crème Brulee $8.00
    • A classic French favourite, a melt in your mouth dessert
  • Baileys & Maltese Cheesecake $8.50
    • Our own special in house recipe, wonderful, light & refreshing, served with cream & ice cream
  • Vegetable Lasagna $24.00
    • Layers of pasta, pumpkin, tomato garlic and herbs served with chips and a side salad
  • Check our blackboard for daily specials
  • VEGETABLE PAKORA $6.50
    • Selection of mixed vegetables, dipped in a chickpea batter, nished in hot oil.
  • CORIANDER PLATTER $12.00
    • Includes one samosa, one onion bhaji, one lamb tikka, one lamb chop and one chicken tikka.
  • PANEER KULCHA $6.00
    • Fillet bread stuffed with grated cheese and spices.
  • FISH CURRY $22.00
    • Fillets of Gurnard fish cooked with onion, tomatoes, ginger, garlic and exotic Indian herbs and spices.
  • TANDOORI CHICKEN HALF - ONE LEG, ONE BREAST $14.00
    • Tender spring chicken marinated in traditional Indian masala with fresh herbs and freshly ground spices and yoghurt, skewered and cooked in the Tandoor.
  • BOMBAY CHICKEN $21.00
    • Diced chicken fillets cooked in a vegetable gravy with freshly ground herbs and spices, cream and fresh coriander.
  • BALTI DANSAK CHICKEN $21.00
    • Chicken pieces simmered with black lentils. Tempered with vegetable gravy, herbs and spices and cream. To request dairy free, please ask for the duty manager.
  • BUTTER CHICKEN $20.00
    • The most popular Indian dish, cooked in a mild butter sauce with a touch of fenugreek.
  • Little Mexican** $12.00
    • Corn chips, beef bean, cheese, guacamole and sour cream.
  • Crispy Chicken Nibbles $15.50
    • Chicken wings served with honey mustard, hot and spicy and BBQ bourbon dipping sauces.
  • 1/2 Pound Ribeye $36.00
    • 250grams of ribeye cooked to your liking served with golden fries, grilled tomato, a field mushroom and your choice of sauce.
  • Seafood $19.00
    • Squid, shrimp, smoked salmon and mussels tossed through fettuccine and bound with a tomato sauce.
  • Potato Wedges $5.50
  • Chicken Run $12.00
    • Crumbed chicken tenders served with fries, salad and tomato sauce.
  • Rattray Beef Burger $23.00
    • Our 200gram beef patty served in a big bun with cheese, lettuce, tomato, beetroot, BBQ sauce and aioli served with a side of fries.
  • Blue and Gold $30.00
    • Blue Cod lightly fried in Speight's beer batter, served with crispy fries, fresh lemon, tomato sauce and homemade tartare sauce.
  • Winnie's Crispy Chicken $15.00
    • marinated buttermilk chicken coated in Winnie's herbs and spices and served with aioli
  • Honey Beef $17.50 / $27.00 / $33.00
    • honey BBQ beef, bacon, pepperoni and chorizo topped with horseradish aioli and garlic (Small / Medium / Large / Half & half +$3)
  • Garlic Prawns $15.00
    • quick-fire garic prawns served on a bed of rocket julienned carrots, coriander and cucumber with a chilli, lime and coriander dressing
  • Mussels $18.50
    • in a lemon, sweet chilli, white wine and tomato concasse. served with a side of bread (suitable for 2 people)
  • Chicken Chilli Shrimp $17.50 / $27.00 / $33.00
    • smoked chicken and shrimps on a basil pesto base, red capsicum, fennel and sweet chilli sauce (Small / Medium / Large / Half & half +$3)
  • Spicy Lamb $17.50 / $27.00 / $33.00
    • seared lamb, marinated in fresh chillies, cajun spices and fresh lemon juice with jalapenos, fresh garlic, red onion and red capsicum. served with a side of yoghurt (Small / Medium / Large / Half & half +$3)
  • Chicken, Cranberry & Brie $17.50 / $27.00 / $33.00
    • lashings of smoked chicken on a cranberry base and topped with brie and rosemary. a winnie's favourite (Small / Medium / Large / Half & half +$3)
  • Roly Poly $15.00
    • succulent Moroccan lamb rolled in a thin pizza dough fried until golden and topped with a fresh mint and a yoghurt sauce
  • Double Barrel Hoagie $15
    • Smoked Pulled Pork, Smoked Chicken, Red Cabbage Slaw, Onion Rings, BBQ Sauce
  • Rainbow Slaw $15
    • Cabbage, Beetroot, Carrot, Spring Onion, Radish, Seeds, Herbs, Vinaigrette
  • Boneyard Platter (For two) $65
    • Half Rack Ribs, BBQ Wings, Riblets, Lamb Shoulder Chops
  • Smoked Chicken Hoagie $15
    • Arugula, Swiss Cheese, Green Tomato Salsa, Chipotle Aioli
  • Frickles $10
    • Deep Fried Pickles, Buttermilk Ranch
  • Asparagus & Candied Bacon $10
  • Bootlegger Chilli $15
    • Smoked Brisket, Sausage, Beans, Corn Chips, Sour Cream (Vego available)
  • Beef Brisket Reuben Sandwich $15
    • Rye Bread, Sauerkraut, Swiss Cheese, Pickle, Russian Dressing
  • -Akaroa hot smoked salmon $21.00
  • -Sugar & Lemon $12.00
  • -Bacon, banana & maple syrup $17.00
  • The Ultimate Breakfast $21.00
    • Sausage, bacon, eggs, tomato, potato cake, mushrooms, toast
  • Carrot & Cumin Fritters (V,GF) $16.00
    • With roasted cardamon & carrot jam, green salad
  • Fresh Fruit Salad & Toasted Granola (P) $12.00
  • -Bacon / Spinach & Mushrooms $19.00
  • Gluten Free Bread / Hollandaise Sauce $2.00
  • Thai Beef Salad $19.90
    • Our take with marinaded strips of ribeye, tossed through salad greens with garlic dressing
  • Garlic Bread $7.90
    • Need we say any more?
  • Roast of the Day $19.00
    • Please ask what roast we have for you today
  • Chicken Caesar Salad $23.90
    • Traditional Caesar salad served with diced bacon, soft poached egg, parmesan cheese, croutons and Caesar dressing. Anchovies optional
  • Seasonal vegetables $5.00
  • Lamb Koftas $21.50
    • Greek style served on couscous with sides of onion and tomato salsa and homemade riata
  • Lambs Fry & Bacon $18.50
    • Yum! Served with creamy mashed potatoes and peas
  • Chocolate Mud Cake $11.90
    • Served with a raspberry coulis and whipped cream
  • Bread Selection $11.50
    • toasted freshly baked bread, peanut basil pesto, sweet chili hummus
  • - or individually - creamy havarti $6.00
  • Creamed Agria Potatoes $7.00
  • Akaroa Salmon $37.00
    • Pan fried salmon, dill and citrus risotto, spinach butter cream sauce, crispy parsnip
  • Strawberry Dome $12.50
    • Strawberry mousse dipped in white chocolate, popping candy, apple noodles, berry coulis
  • Soup of the day $10.50
  • Fresh Fruit Salad $12.50
    • Fresh cut fruit, crystalised ginger, mango sorbet
  • Sautéed Button Mushrooms $7.00
  • B.L.T. $19.50
    • Bacon, lettuce, and tomato relish on toasted ciabatta w fries and aioli
  • French Toast $19.50
    • Light and crispy w bacon, banana and maple syrup
  • Eggs Benedict $20.50 / $21.50
    • Sourdough, hash brown, spinach, poached free range eggs and homemade hollandaise. w bacon / w smoked salmon
  • Thai Chicken Salad $21.00
    • Grilled chicken, cucumber, red onion, carrot, capsicum, tomato, mint, coriander, crispy noodles, crushed peanuts with a chilli fresh lime and palm sugar dressing
  • Mushroom Stack $19.50
    • Duo of Portobello and button mushrooms in a creamy sauce with bacon, toast and a drizzle of truffle oil
  • Wedges $13.50
    • Home style wedges w cheese, bacon, sweet chilli and sour cream
  • Caesar Salad $17.50
    • Cos lettuce, bacon, poached free range egg, shaved parmesan, anchovies and crouton with seven’s caesar dressing w grilled chicken + $4.50. w smoked salmon + $6.00
  • Urban Platter $40.00
    • A delicious selection of cold meats, homemade smoked salmon, cheese , gherkins, sundried tomatoes, olives, dips, bread and crackers
  • Cheese and tomato (Multigrain bread, cheese, tomato w/tomato sauce)
  • Cheese and ham (Multigrain bread, cheese, ham w/ tomato sauce)
  • Ham (Ham, Caramelised Onion and Basil Pesto)
  • Panini $8.00
  • Olive and Pepper (Olives and Roasted Pepper and homemade Tomato base)
  • Vege (Roasted pepper, Sundried tomato, Spinach with Basil Pesto)
  • Spinach & Ricotta (Caramelised Onion with Ricotta and Spinach)
  • Margerita (cheese, basil leaves)
  • Savoury Platters $25.50 / $35.50
    • Mixed Savouries including: Mince, Cottage, Chicken, Sausage Rolls, Chilli Roll Bites & Dipping Sauces (Small - 24 piece / Large - 36 piece) (Can be delivered heated or cold for you to heat)
  • Work Shout Platter (Large) $46.20
    • Contains: Club Sandwiches, Savoury and Sweet Twist Pieces, Scones and Muffins - For Approx 8 People
  • Club Sandwiches $26.50 / $36.50
    • Small Club Sandwich platter - 16 pieces / Large Club Sandwich platter - 32 pieces
  • French Stick Bites (Christine's) $29.40 / $41.40
    • Small - Approx 20 + pieces / Large - Approx 35+ pieces
  • Chili Tenders and Chicken Chippies $31.80 / $43.80
    • Includes dipping sauces (Small / Large)
  • Sushi $47.00
    • Made to order - Only available after 11am
  • Kids Pack $7.20 / $6.70 / $6.20
    • Contains: 1 Medium Biscuit, 1 Filled Roll, 1 Flavoured Milk (1-10 / 11-20 / 21+)
  • Average Joe Pack $9.00 / $8.50 / $8.00
    • Contains: 1 Can of Drink, 1 Sandwich Pack, 1 Medium Biscuit, 1 Piece of Fruit (1-10 / 11-20 / 21+)
  • Chicken Fajita With Red Onions, Garlic & Chilli Packed With Crunchy Lime Slaw, Smoked Corn Salsa & Chiptole Mayo N/A
  • Coffee & Cayenne Rubbed Beef Cheek, Carrot And Beetroot Slaw With Horseradish And Ranch Sauce N/A
  • Sauteed Garlic Mushrooms, With Zingy Coriander & Jalapeno Sauce & Red Cabbage N/A
  • 8 Hour Braised Pork Shoulder, Ranch Dressed Slaw, Crunchy Tortilla Chips With A Chipotle & Lime Sauce N/A
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