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

Ye-Chon (sample menu)
  • STEAMED BEEF RIB $17.00
    • soup consisting of beef rib and vegetables in hot pot
  • SPICY CRAB SPICY SAUCE $45.00
    • steamed crap smothered with vegetables in spicy sauce
  • STEAMED CHICKEN $45.00
    • steamed chicken soup with noodles
  • ROASTED PORK $40.00
    • roasted pork(pettitoes) seasoned soy sauce
  • SPICY MIXED MEAT & VEGETALE STEW $35.00
    • stew consisting of ham, sausage, kimchi and tofu
  • SPICY SQUID $15.00
    • pan broiled cuttlefish seasoned with red paper
  • BOILED FISH $20.00
    • boiled fish with spicy sauce
  • PORK & RICE SERVED IN SOUP $15.00
    • pork & rice with mixed vegetables in hot pot
Bessie (sample menu)
  • Seaweed Butter $4
  • Pork Jowl Croquettes $15
    • Brunt Apple, Radish
  • Smoked Hollandaise $3
  • Chicken Liver Parfait $15
    • Fig, Pistachio, Crostini
  • Rib Eye 200g $58
  • Market Oysters
  • Eye Fillet 200g $29
  • Marlborough King Salmon $24
    • Escabeche, Fennel, Buckwheat
Le Xom (sample menu)
  • Cantonese Wok Fried Noodle with Basil (Chicken/Beef/Pork) $19
    • Flat rice noodles stir-fried with egg, seasonal vegetables, fresh basil, chilli and spicy paste
  • Roti $4
  • Mongolian Fish Roti $9
    • Battered fish, wrapped with toasted roti, red onion and coriander. Comes with delicious dipping sauces.
  • Salmon Green Curry $20
    • The flavourful salmon curry simmered with coconut milk, bamboo shoots, bell pepper, green peas, capers and sweet basil leaves
  • Cambodian Peppercorn Prawns $20
    • Prawns, Lemongrass, Fresh basil, garlic, green pepper, babycorn, fresh vegetables and bamboo shoots
  • Shanghai Dumpling With Panang Curry Sauce $9
    • Steamed pork dumpling topped with thick Panang curry sauce and kaffir lime leaves
  • Summer Rolls $9
    • Freshly made rice paper rolls, pork and prawns, carrot, cucumber, mint, lettuce, vermicelli noodles with le xo’m dipping sauce.
  • Rice $3
Rose and Thistle (sample menu)
  • 150gSirloin Steak Sandwich on Toasted Ciabatta, Cos Lettuce, Tomato, Onion Rings and fries $17.00
  • Salmon, Rocket, Dill, and Cream Cheese
  • Mushrooms $3.00
  • Wedges with Bacon, Cheese, and Sour Cream $14.00
  • Crispy Squid with Chilli Honey Sauce $10.00
  • Blue Cheese, Cos lettuce, Onion Rings, Mushrooms, and Aioli $10.00
  • -Add Fries $4.00
  • Chicken, Spinach, Pine nut, and Pesto
Spagalimis Redwood (sample menu)
  • Venison $29.50
    • Wild venison served with kalamata olives, red onion, feta, roasted garlic, and topped with plum sauce and parsley.
  • BBQ Chicken S$12.00/M$17.50/L$29.00
    • Chicken, bacon, capsicum, onions, topped with Spag's special BBQ sauce.
  • Mediterranean $18.50
    • Mixed lettuce with feta, olives, red onion, roasted pepper and french dressing.
  • Vegetable Delights $7.50
    • Bite-sized film wraps filled with veggies and a hint of a peanut! Served with sweet Thai chilli sauce. 12 filo wraps per serve.
  • Garlic Bread $5.50
    • Fresh bread sticks brushed with our own garlic butter.
  • Spags Special S $12.00 /M $17.50/ L $29.00
    • Our all time favourite! Bacon, pepperoni, sliced onions, freshly sliced tomato and mushrooms. World Famous!
  • Roast Pork $29.50
    • Tender pork pieces nestled between seasonal roast veggies finished with parsley and apple sauce.
  • Space Chips $8.50
    • Seasoned chips cooked in 100% vegetable oil, served with Spags sweet and sour sauce.
CJ's Takeaways (sample menu)
  • Slices + Biscuits $3.60
  • Chips - Bag $3.00
  • Focaccia knots n/a
  • Pannis n/a
  • Bacon cheese $5.90
  • Dagwoods $4.50
  • Fish $3.20
  • Meatballs n/a
The Talbot at Yaldhurst (sample menu)
  • Talbot Mixed Grill $35.00
    • Not for the faint hearted! 250g ribeye, 2 eggs, homemade onion rings, bacon, sausage, tomato served with a generous amount of fries We suggest a handle of Speight's to seal the deal
  • Sausages and Mash $8.50
    • Served with peas
  • Thai Beef Salad $19.90
    • Our take with marinaded strips of ribeye, tossed through salad greens with garlic dressing
  • Rump Steak $23.50
    • 200g piece of rump steak cooked to your liking and served with fried eggs, onion rings, fries and salad. Choice of mushroom or pepper sauce or garlic butter
  • Pasta of the Day $19.90
    • Please ask what Chef has created
  • Lambs Fry & Bacon $18.50
    • Yum! Served with creamy mashed potatoes and peas
  • Fried egg $1.20
  • Fish & Chips $15.00
    • Beer battered or lightly crumbed Hoki fillets served with fries and seasonal salad
Chats Bar (sample menu)
  • Won Ton Soup $6.90
  • Ham $2.60
  • Chicken Stay on steamed Rice $10.90
  • Donut $1.00
  • Mushroom $2.50
  • Fish $2.50
  • Spring Roll $1.80
  • SUper (Ham Pattie, Bacon Egg, Cheese & Pineapple) $5.90
Mother Craythorne's Restaurant (sample menu)
  • Abode Chicken Burrito $15.50
    • With guacamole, smoked tomato salsa, cheddar cheese and fennel slaw, served with fries
  • Steak Sandwich $17.50
    • 200gm sirloin with salad greens, beetroot relish and crispy onion rings in artisan bread, served with fries
  • Quinoa Falafel Wrap $15.50
    • With guacamole, smoked tomato salsa, lettuce and tzatziki, served with fries
  • Caesar Salad (GF available) $15.50
    • Streaky bacon, toasted croutons, caesar dressing, cos lettuce, oregano shaved parmesan and anchovies (optional) Add Chicken $4.00
  • Beef Short Rib (GF) $15.50
    • Slow cooked beef short rib with roast gourmet potatoes and slaw
  • Ground Beef Burger $15.50
    • House made beef pattie with gruyere cheese, pickles and aioli, served with fries
  • Lambs Fry and Bacon(GF) $18.50
    • Pan seared liver, onions, mushrooms, bacon, jus and creamy potato mash
  • Quesadilla $8.00
    • Abode chicken with smoky salsa, chipotle mayo and cheddar cheese
The Miller Bar and Cafe (sample menu)
  • Add chicken $5.00
  • Pizzas are 10", covered with our homemade tomato sauce and topped with mozzarella can be shared between 2 people
  • 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.
  • Add : Tomato/ Pineapple/ Beetroot/ Onion Rings/ Hash brown/ Gravy $3.00
  • Cheese & Garlic: $12.00
    • With mozzarella, cheddar & parmesan cheese on a garlic base this little number is great for a snack between friends.
  • Red Pesto Chicken Burger $15.00
    • A delicious fresh chicken pattie made with sundried tomato pesto, salad and served with a sweet mango chutney & aioli dressing.
  • BBQ Pulled Beef Sandwich $15.00
    • Beautiful slow cooked beef pulled apart and coated in our secret spiced BBQ sauce & served with salad and chips.
  • Add : Mash & Gravy/ Roast Vegetables/ Side Salad $7.00
Golden Mile (sample menu)
  • Soup of the Day(V/GF) $10.00
    • A perfect starter to warm you up; Soup is served with toasted Garlic Pistolettes
  • Mushrooms $5.50
  • Beef or Chicken Schnitzel $21.00
    • Your choice of Chicken with Apricot or Plum sauce or Beef with Mushroom Sauce served with Salad & Chips
  • Moroccan Lamb Salad (GF) $19.50
    • Strips of Moroccan seasoned Lamb Rump and sweet roasted kumara on a fresh Garden Salad with Basil Pesto & Minted Yoghurt Dressing
  • Also check out our specials board for daily specials
  • Chicken & Mango Salad (GF) $18.00
    • Lightly seasoned Chicken Breast with grilled Mango on a Fresh Garden Salad with a hint of Basil Pesto & Aioli Dressing
  • Chips-small or large $3.00/ $5.50
  • Please place your order at the counter
Ken's Takeaway (sample menu)
  • Chicken Pattie $2.40
  • Sausage $2.00
  • Roast Pork Chow Mein $12.00
  • Prawn Mushroom on Rice $12.00
  • Crab Stick $2.00
  • Hot Dog (Large) $2.40
  • Combination Chow mein $11.50
  • Chicken & Corn Soup $6.00
Yu Wah (sample menu)
  • Slice Pork Fried Rice $10.50
  • Mushroom $4.40
  • Chicken & Cheese $5.60
  • Bacon & Egg $5.40
  • Pineapple/Mushroom/Tomato $3.00
  • Chicken Pattie $3.00
  • Double Meat $4.60
  • Chicken with Mushroom on Fried Rice $11.00
Hinton's Restaurant (sample menu)
  • Herb & Garlic Ciabatta drizzled with balsamic glaze (for two) $9.00
  • Home-made baked potato wedges with herbs & sour cream $8.50
  • Spring vegetable and pesto tart with Gruyere pastry base. Served with slow roasted tomatoes, garden salad and minted aioli $20.00
  • Tasting Plate $13.00
    • Chorizo, Feta in basil infused oil and home marinated Kalamata olives (for two)
  • Steamed green lipped mussels with white wine, garlic & spring onion, served with garlic ciabatta and a side salad $24.00
  • Cheese of the day with chutney, fruit, crackers & croutes POA
  • Rhubarb crème brulee with amaretti biscuits and candied citrus $12.50
  • Open chicken sandwich with bacon, tomato, salad greens, onion jam – finished with guacamole & hollandaise $23.00
Ruby Rabbit Cafe (sample menu)
  • Corn Fritters $14.90
    • Served w Streaky Bacon, fresh Seasonal Salad, Sour Cream & Sweet Chilli
  • Wedges $10.00
    • Topped with streaks, Bacon, Melted Cheese & Sour Cream
  • Ruby's Big Breakfast $18.00
    • Eggs, Streaky Bacon, Hashbrowns, Tomato, Kranskys & Vic's Focaccia
  • Toasted Sandwiches $5.00
    • Choose from Cheese, Ham, Pineapple, Onion or Cream Corn 2 x fillings
  • Bacon Butty $10.00
    • Streaky Bacon & Vic's Focaccia with Tomato Relish
  • Pancakes $10.00
    • Served with Seasonal Fruit, Maple Syrup & Yoghurt
  • Toasted Sandwiches $0.50
    • Extra filling add
  • 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
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