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

  • 1/4 Chicken $8.90
    • Small fraction, big reaction
  • - Large $6.50
  • 5 Grilled Tenderloins $11.90
    • Choose your basting
  • Side Salad $4.50
  • - Regular $4.50
  • Grilled Haloumi $1.50
  • Cheddar Cheese $1.50
  • Seriously Large Chips $9.50
  • Chicken $11
  • Kapiti Blue Vein
  • 420
    • 2 x prime NZ beef patties, crispy bacon, 2 x cheddar cheese, gherkin, beetroot, jalapenos, fried egg, hosh, lettuce, tomato, blay sauce & mayo
  • Onion Rings x 6 $ 4
    • homemade old school style
  • Sweet chilli
    • Tomato, bbq
  • The G Max
    • Grilled chicken breast, lettuce, tomato, red onion, cheddar cheese, beetroot & mayo
  • Beetroot
  • Crispy Bacon $10
  • Firstlight Grass Fed Wagyu MarbleScore 7-9
  • Specially Cuts-To Share
  • Seaweed Butter $4
  • Wagyu Cross Cut Skirt Steak 500g $55
  • Octopus $18
    • Romesco Sauce, Fried Paprika Chicken, Rocket
  • Horseradish $3
  • Eye Fillet 180g $37
  • Market Oysters
  • Roast Pork Foo Young $11.50
  • 1 Sausage $2.00
  • $15pack $15.00
    • 1 Spring Roll, 2 Fish's, 1 Meat Pattie, 2 Scoops of Chips, 1 Hotdog, 1 Crabstick
  • Roast Pork Tomatoes on Rice $10.50
  • Prawns with Cashew Nuts $14.00
  • Chicken with Black Bean Sauce $11.00
  • Donut $2.00
  • Honey Chicken Fried Rice $11.00
  • Local Grazing Plate $18.50
    • House-smoked Akaroa salmon, horseradish cream, Mariano's chorizo, 'Whitestone' good cheddar cheese, relish, artisan bread
  • 'Whitestone' Aged Blue Cheese $13.00
    • quince paste, crackers
  • Bacon Filled Ciabatta Roll $12.50
    • avocado smash, HP aioli, fresh rocket
  • Goats Cheese & Onion Tart $16.50
    • charred leeks, 'Zany Zeus haloumi, du puy lentils, caper raisin salsa
  • Please ask about our daily baking including muffins, GF friands, cinnamon scrolls and cheese scones
  • Hand-Cut Agria Chips $9.00
    • ketchup, chipotle aioli
  • Maple, coconut & hazelnut granola w natural yoghurt & passionfruit $9.00
  • Farmers Market Soup $15.50
    • Organic Celeriac w lemon gremolata. Served with toasted ciabatta & butter. Optional - add smoked bacon or house smoked salmon
  • Breakfast of Champions $20
    • Bratwurst sausage, tomatoes, mushrooms, bacon, hash browns, toasted sour dough & your choice of eggs
  • Steak Sandwich $22
    • Rib-eye steak, onion marmalade, streaky bacon & dressed salad leaves on toasted sour dough, served with fries and BBQ sauce
  • Extras $5
    • Bacon, Portobello Mushrooms,Spinach
  • Calcikids flavoured milk $3.5
  • Banana Split with chocolate sauce $5.5
  • Kids Nuggets & Chips $8
    • Salad & tomato sauce
  • NZ BBQ Pork Ribs $Entrée $18 Main $32
    • Slow braised in classic stock, oven baked & finished with our homemade BBQ sauce Entrée
  • B L A T Bagel $12
    • Filled toasted pumpkin seed bagel with crispy lettuce, streaky bacon, avocado pulp & tomato finished with aioli
  • Stir fried pork kidney $24.00
  • Deep fried pork chop $9.00
  • Spiced Corned egg $1.50
  • Pickled Fish $38.00
  • Spicy beef noodle soup $14.00
  • Crumbed Prawns $9/ 6E
  • Sweet and Sour Pork $22.00
  • Lamb skewer $1.50
  • Chicken & Vegetables $11.00
  • Choice of Sauce N/A
    • Oyster sauce, Chilli sauce, Ginger sauce, Coconut Curry sauce, Sweet & Sour sauce, Black Bean sauce, Satay Peanut sauce
  • Chicken and Mushroom Soup $5.00
  • Fish Balls Soup $5.00
  • Porkballs & Vegetables Soup $5.00
  • Satay Chicken Kebabs - 4pcs $8.00
  • Beef with Satay Sauce (Spicy) $11.00
  • Beef with Chef's Special Sauce (Spicy) $10.00
  • Rice Noodles (Pad Thai)
  • Egg Noodles (Pad Mee Leung)
  • Minced Pork $9.00
  • Prawns OR Squid $13.00
  • Thai Omelette with rice $10.00
  • Green Curry (Gang Kiew Warn)
  • Chicken, Pork OR Pork $10.00
  • Fresh Ginger (Pad Khing)
  • Mocamello $4.00
  • Rhubarb & Apple $10.00
    • Served hot with custard & ice cream - wow
  • Chicken Salad $10.00 / $13.50
    • Lettuce, smoked chicken, Brie cheese, cashew nuts, tomatoes and mango.
  • The Cheese Burger $22.50 / $32.50
    • New York spicy sausage,onions, gherkins, tasty cheese, mustard and tomato sauce.
  • Frangelico Affogato $10.00
    • Vanilla ice cream, Frangelico liqueur, espresso coffee.
  • Lamb Salad $13.50
    • Marinated lamb, red onions, pine nuts, tomato, feta, yellow capsicums sauteed in a balsamic reduction and served on a bed of lettuce.
  • Hawaiian $22.50 / $32.50
    • Ham, onions, pineapple.
  • Beef Nachos $10.50 / $16.50
    • A rich meat, tomato and chilli bean sauce on a bed of corn chips coated with melted cheese and sour cream.
  • Lunch $12.00
    • - any item from the cabinet with green salad or fries
  • Grilled chicken salad $17.00
    • With crispy noodles, mango & a sweet chilli lime dressing
  • Chips (GF) $4.00
  • Giant sausage roll $8.50
    • Served with tomato jam
  • Cakes, cookies and slices (GFA) from $3.50
  • Quiche $8.50
    • Smoked salmon, spinach and cream cheese
  • -small salad $5.00
  • Chicken tender wrap $7.50
    • With grated cheese & carrot & lettuce.
  • Add chicken $5.00
  • Vegetarian Burger $13.00
    • A spiced falafel pattie served on top of crispy salad and dressed with aioli & tomato relish.
  • Add : Ham/ Egg/ Bacon/ Sausage/ Meat Pattie/ Mushroom $5.00
  • GF. Ribeye Steak $22.00
    • A prime 250g ribeye steak served to your liking alongside salad and chips or seasonal roast vegetables. Your choice of mushroom sauce, bearnaise sauce or garlic butter.
  • All Burger Meals are served with Chips
  • Marinara sauce & mozzarella $12.00
    • topped with chunks of ham & pineapple to make one of the crowd favourites
  • Cheese & Garlic: $12.00
    • With mozzarella, cheddar & parmesan cheese on a garlic base this little number is great for a snack between friends.
  • Chicken Cranberry & Brie: $13.50
    • Tender pieces of chicken lay on top of a cranberry base & sprinkled with chunks of brie.
  • Le Cochon $32.00
    • Roast belly of pork, served with apotato and kumara gratin and roased vegetables with apple and spring onion salsa to finish
  • Lamb Kleftiko $32.00
    • Slow cooked lamb in a clay pot with peppers, potatoes, and shallots, topped with crumbed feta
  • Ricotta and Spinach Roulade $24.00
    • Vegetarian filo pastry of spinach and ricotta cheese served on a bed of garlic mash and homemade tomato sauce
  • Roman Ribs $22.00/$30.00
    • Honey, garlic and chilli marinated pork ribs, served with fries (1/2kg or 1Kg)
  • Banoffee Pie $13.00
    • Baked caramel on biscuit base, banana and cream layered, butterscotch sauce and vanilla ice cream
  • Soup of the Moment $15.00
    • Entree
  • Salt & Pepper Calamari $18.00
    • Lightly tossed in flour with salt and papper, deep fried.Served on a bed of tomato cucumber and red onion salad, with lemon wedge and aioli
  • Extras $4.00
    • Two hash browns
  • Margerita (cheese, basil leaves)
  • Basil Pesto and Ricotta Bruschetta (3 pieces) $6.00
  • Vege (Roasted pepper, Sundried tomato, Spinach with Basil Pesto)
  • Ham (Ham, Caramelised Onion and Basil Pesto)
  • Vege (spinach, olives, mushrooms )
  • Pizza ​(with a homemade tomato sauce base) $10.00
  • Garlic bread (herbs, garlic butter) $5.00
  • Spinach & Ricotta (Caramelised Onion with Ricotta and Spinach)
  • Nachos $9.00
    • served with salsa, cheese, beans & sour cream
  • Egg on toast $8.50
    • 2 eggs in any style & toast
  • BBs Steak $19.90
    • 200g. Sirloin grilled to your liking served with mushroom, chips & garden salad
  • Toasted sandwich $5.00
    • two stands filling + extra standard fillings (tomato, onion, cheese, pineapple, sweet corn, ham each $0.80)
  • Burger & Chips $14.90
    • Gourmet Beef patty with egg, cheese, lettuce, onion & tomato served with crispy chips
  • Gourmet BLT & CLT Sandwich $14.90
    • bacon or chicken, lettuce & tomato on toasted focaccia bread with your choice of dressing (mayo or honey mustard) served with chips
  • Toasted sandwich $5.00
    • two stands filling from
  • Extras
    • Sausage(x1), Hash browns(x2), Mushrooms. Tomato, Eggs(x2), Bacon(x2)
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

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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