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

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  • Senior grilled fish $19.00
    • fish fillet grilled to perfection served with vegetables or salad and your choice of potato or french fries.
  • Budget Breakfast $6.80
  • Fruit Smoothies $5.50
  • Hot fudge cake $8.50
  • Junior hot dog $7.50
    • served with curly fries.
  • Junior fettuccini bolognaise $9.50
    • fettuccini noodles topped with bolognaise souce&served with garlic roll.
  • Kiwi Slam $20.80
    • a 150 grams pre cooked weight Sirloin steak cooked to order with eggs ,hash brown,grilled onion and a choice of toast( white or whole-grain.)
  • Grand Slam $16.00
    • pancakes,eggs,sausages and maple syrup.
Hello Vietnam Restaurant (sample menu)
  • Fried Chicken Nibbles with Garlic $15 Med/$27 Lg
  • Pork with Mix Vege & Cashew Nut $15 Med/$27 Lg
  • Seafood Salad $16.00
  • Fried Chicken Nibbles with Fish Sauce $15 Med/$27 Lg
  • Chicken, Pork, Beef or BBQ Pork Fried Rice $12.00
  • Ice Cream Sundae $4.50
  • BBQ Pork & Vege $15 Med/$27 Lg
  • Beef with Mix Vege & Cashew NUt $15 Med/$27 Lg
BBQ Brazil Churrasco (sample menu)
  • -Coração de Frango ( must try )
    • Chicken hearts very tasty and traditional skewered barbecue in Brazil, marinated in barley malt
  • -Picanha ao Alho
    • Brazilian traditional rump cut, seasoned with garlic
  • Pudim de Leite (GF) $ 9.50
    • A soft baked creme caramel, lightly baked and
  • ●Chicken
  • Arroz Temperado (GF/V)
    • Brazilian style rice, seasoned with garlic, onion, fresh vegetables and raisins
  • -Medalhão de Frango
    • Chicken breast, wrapped with streaky bacon
  • Farofa (DF/GF)
    • Roasted cassava root flour
  • Queijo Frito
    • Cheese Sticks
Noodle Union (sample menu)
  • Teriyaki Chicken Fried Rice $9.80
  • Sweet Sour Chicken Noodles/Rice $9.80
  • Chicken Chow Mee $9.80
    • Egg noodles with chicken and vegetables in oyster sauce.
  • Seafood Combination $11.00
    • Egg noodles with king prawns, calamari, crab meat, fish balls and vegetables in oyster sauce.
  • Green Curry Chicken $9.80
    • Thin rice noodles with chicken, tomato and vegetables in Thai spicy green curry sauce.
  • Chicken Teriyaki $9.80
    • Udon noodles with chicken and vegetables in special Japanese Teriyaki sauce.
  • Hokkien Mee $9.80
    • Egg noodles with roast pork, shrimps and vegetables in mild chili soy sauce
  • Vegetarian Soy Noodles $9.00
Red Orchid Thai Takeaway (sample menu)
  • Thai Laksa Chicken $10.00
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  • Thai Ho Fan ( Chicken, Beef, Pork ) $10.00
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  • Pad Thai (Chicken, Beef, Pork)
    • Thai fried rice noodles with egg, bean sprouts, spring onion, crushed peanut.
  • Won Ton Soup $10.00
    • Won ton and bean sprouts.
  • Pad Sea Eaw ( Chicken, Beef, Pork ) $10.00
    • Stir fried rice noodle with vegetables and egg.
  • Pineapple Fried Rice ( Chicken, Beef, Pork ) $10.00
    • Stir fried steamed rice with pineapple, egg,curry powder.
  • Chicken NoodleSoup $10.00
    • Rice noodle with chicken, bean sprouts.
  • Stir Fried Basil ( Chicken, Beef, Pork ) $10.00
    • Stir fried basil and vegetables
Redwood Souvlaki (sample menu)
  • 1/2 Dozen Falafel $5.00
  • Deluxe Meal $17.50
    • Your choice of meat or falafel with grilled capsicum, onion, mushroom, served on pita bread, with our signature sauce sprinkled with mozzarella cheese in a pizza box.
  • Small Souvlaki of your choice + Fries + Can of drink $13.00
  • French Fries $4.00
  • Can of drink / Mineral Water $2.00
  • Snack Box $8.50
    • Your choice of meat or falafel in a box of fries, tomato or chilli sauce, garlic mayo and sprinkle of green salad.
  • Kebab Skewer $5.00
  • Beef $8.00 / $11.00 / $14.00
    • Small / Large / Triple
Khmer cambodian cuisine (sample menu)
  • -Seafood $17.00
  • -Seafood $19.00
  • -Seafood $19.00
  • Khmer Sweet And Sour Pork Bone, Pineapple And Vegetable Soup With Rice $19.00
  • Combination Chew Kua Teaw $16.00
  • Char Me Fried Instant
  • Seafood Noodle Soup $14.00
  • -Chicken $14.00
Passengers & Co (sample menu)
  • Acai Bowl $17.50
    • House Granola, Goji Berries, Chia Seeds, Coconut Flakes, Cacao Nibs, Bee Pollen, Almond Milk, Toasted Almonds, Seasonal Berries
  • Extras
  • Eggs on Toast $11.50
    • Eggs cooked your way, House Smoked Tomato Chutney, Toasted Sourdough
  • Gluten & Dairy Free Bread / Free Range Egg / House Ricotta / Avocado / House Smoked Tomato Chutney $2.00
  • Brioche French Toast $18.50
    • Hazelnut Syrup, Saffron Poached Seasonal Fruit, Whipped Mascarpone, Crème Anglaise, Hazelnut Crumb, Flowers
  • Slow Baked Beans $17.50
    • Spicy Chorizo, Wilted Spinach, House Ricotta, Soft Boiled Egg, Toasted Ciabatta
  • Braised Beef Brisket $18.50
    • Whipped Cream Cheese, Sautéed Spinach, Poached Egg, Pomegranate Molasses, Pea Shoots, Toasted Sourdough
  • House Pancetta / Smoked Salmon / Chorizo Sausage $5.00
Savoire Cafe of Merivale (sample menu)
  • Eggs Benedict $18.90
    • Poached free range Eggs with Bacon & Hollandaise Sauce
  • Bagel - Toasted $12.90
    • with Smoked Salmon, Cream Cheese & Basil Pesto
  • Eggs Any Style $11.90
    • served with your choice of Multigrain or Cafe White Toast
  • French Fries $5.50 / $8.00
    • Small / Large
  • French Toast $18.90
    • served with Bacon, Banana and Maple Syrup
  • Bagel - Toasted $8.90
    • with Cream Cheese and Jam or Cream Cheese & Basil Pesto
  • Porridge $10.90
    • Banana & Walnut or Vanilla & Black Doris Plum
  • Eggs Florentine $17.90
    • Poached free range Eggs with Spinach & Hollandaise Sauce
Sushi Time (sample menu)
  • Chicken yaki udon $11
  • Chicken Ball N/A
  • Seafood yaki udon $13
  • Crispy Chicken Curry $12
    • Crispy chicken with Japanese curry & fresh vegetable salad on rice
  • Teriyaki Chicken $11
    • Chicken with teriyaki sauce & fresh vegetable salad on rice
  • Nigiri Sushi N/A
  • Teriyaki Chicken Set $13
    • Teriyaki chicken on rice, tempura set & 2 chicken sushi with salad
  • Seafood Set $15
    • Teriyaki salmon on rice, sashimi & 2 salmon sushi + 1 nigiri with salad
Stolen Bagel (sample menu)
  • Marmite $6.50
  • GF extra $1.00
  • We serve various popular cabinet food, including fresh store baked tasty muffins, scones, slices and cookies
  • – Kimchi & Cream Cheese
  • Cream Cheese $6.50
  • Breakfast Bagel $10.50
    • Streaky bacon, egg with hollandaise sauce
  • Fresh Banana $6.50
  • Pics Peanut Butter $6.00
The Miller Bar and Cafe (sample menu)
  • Crispy Moroccan Salad $13.00
    • Tender strips of chicken, coated in our special Moroccan herb crust, rested on a garden fresh salad
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    • A delicious fresh chicken pattie made with sundried tomato pesto, salad and served with a sweet mango chutney & aioli dressing.
  • Cheese & Garlic: $12.00
    • With mozzarella, cheddar & parmesan cheese on a garlic base this little number is great for a snack between friends.
  • Add : Ham/ Egg/ Bacon/ Sausage/ Meat Pattie/ Mushroom $5.00
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  • Meat Lovers: $13.50
    • When sausage, bacon, pepperoni and steak come together to make a mouth watering feast for you or to share with friends.
  • GF. Bangers & Mash $14.00
    • Two sausages rested on top of our creamy mashed potato served with steamed vegetables, topped with gravy and caramelised onion.
  • Chicken & Apricot: $13.50
    • Fresh chicken on top of a sweet and spicy apricot sauce and topped with mozzarella.
Johnny Sausage (sample menu)
  • Roasted Corn and Bacon Chowder $16.00
    • Served in a sour dough bread cob
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  • Garlic Flat Bread $14.00
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    • Crisp cos, bacon, parmesan, egg and croutons tossed in a garlicy, cheesy, anchovy mayo
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Sushi Rice Box (sample menu)
  • Deal 2 $8.00
    • Burger with chips & pop tops drinks
  • Teriyaki Chicken Set $12.50
    • Teriyaki Chicken, potato salad, vegetables, miso soup & green tea
  • Cutlet Lunch Box $11.00
    • Chicken cutlet with potato salad and vegetables in a Lunch box
  • Kebab Meat on Chips
    • Choice of Chicken, lamb or mix meat
  • Kebab Sandwich $6.00
    • Choice of Chicken, lamb or mix meat
  • no carbs kebabs also available
  • -reg: $10
  • - reg: $10.00
Becks Southern Alehouse (sample menu)
  • Espresso Coffee and Tea POA
  • Eye Fillet $36.00
    • Cooked to your liking on potato and parsnip mash with wilted spinach, crumbed stuffed Portobello mushroom and roasted shallots finished in red wine jus.
  • Cheesecake $10.00
    • Served with vanilla ice cream. Please ask your wait staff for today's flavour.
  • Bar Platters $30.00
    • Salt pepper squid, wedges, fish bites, chicken skewers, beef skewers, spring rolls, samosa and chips. Served with a selection of dipping sauces
  • Salt and Pepper Calamari $13.50
  • Soup of the Day $12.00
    • With toasted bread.
  • Beef Skewers w Salad $13.50
  • Fresh Garden Salad $5.50
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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