Francesca's Italian Kitchen in Christchurch Menu

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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

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

Side Salads
Baby cos lettuce, sherry vinaigrette (GF) $8.00

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

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

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

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

Akaroa Cod $4.30
Chilli sauce, Chow Chow, Onion, Tomato $0.50
Hoki $4.00
Blue Cod M $6.5 / L $7.5
Hawaiian Chicken Burger $5.00
- Pineapple, Bacon, Cheese, Chicken patty, Lettuce, Tomato, Mayo
Spring roll
Groper $6.30
Chips 1 scoop

Costas Calamari $14.99
- Succulent calamari crumbed with our delicious semolina blend and topped with imported Greek oregano flakes, served with thick ‘n creamy tzatziki and sundried tomato ‘n herb mayonnaise.
Dreaming Of Dolmades $11.99
- Steam softened grape vine leaves packed with sticky arborio rice and fine herbs, dressed with extra virgin olive ‘n lemon oil, served with thick ‘n creamy tzatziki. V GF
Spanakopita Of Kiani $11.99
- Crispy golden filo pastry filled with melted feta cheese, steam softened spinach leaves, fresh herbs and sautéed onions, served with thick ‘n creamy tzatziki. V
Grandma's Cheese Pastries $11.99
- Just like our Grandma used to make, flaky triangular pastries filled with four varieties of scrumptious melted cheese, served with thick ‘n creamy tzatziki. V
The Fisherman's Catch $28.50
- Fresh-off-the-boat fish of the day, lightly pan-fried and served with fire roasted Mediterranean vegetables and garlic ‘n olive oil crushed potatoes, finished with a rich roasted lemon cream sauce. GF
Salata Costas $23.50
- Chunks of char-grilled chicken breast and streaky bacon, tossed through fine salad, free-range egg, Greek Kefalograviera cheese and pita croutons, topped with sundried tomato, green olive ‘n herb dressing.
Evros 'Sun-Kissed' Chicken Fillet $24.50/ $29.50
- Loaded with flavour our 100% chicken breast fillet is marinated with Costas® classic family blend of fresh herbs and aromatic spices, char-grilled for a bold ‘n smoky flavour and delivered to your searing hot.(R/ G)
Flaming Saganaki $11.99
- Feel the heat of wild flames as your server pours Metaxa. Brandy over imported Greek Cheese and immediately flambés it before your eyes. V GF

Vegetarian $4.80
Bacon Patty $2.20
Egg $4.30
Corn Patty $2.20
Sole Fillet $5.00
Fish (Battered) $2.40
Mini Samosas (each/doz) $0.50 /$5.00
Deep Fried Wontons (each/doz) $0.80/$8.00

Vegetable platter $23.00
- Selection of vegetables with a potato rosti, served with dipping sauces
Garlic loaf $9.50
- Served with our garlic and herb butter
Cafe izone famous chowder $16.00
- With crispy bread
Bacon & egg muffin $9.00
- English muffin lightly toasted with crisp bacon, fried egg and tomato relish
Pasta of the day $21.00
- Ask your waitperson
Custom grill $18.50/$23.50/$30.00/$29.50/$36.00
- The world’s top selling Stonegrill. Any combination of Angus beef, succulent chicken, tender lamb and pork filled. Served with red wine jus (Duo-1 slide/Trio-1 side/Trio-2 sides/Quattro-1 side/Quattro-2 sides)
Children's mixed grill $16.00
- Your choice of any two - beef, pork, chicken or lamb served with fries or salad, or blanched vegetables and tomato sauce
Chicken nuggets $14.50
- Served with fries, salad and tomato sauce

Toasted Sandwich
Ham & Egg
Ham & Tomato
Chicken (no mayo)
Ham & Corn Relish
Chicken & Sweet Satay Roll
Ham Salad Bun
Bacon & Egg Roll

Fish $2.20
Mushroom $4.00
STEAK FRIED RICE $10.00
Potato Fritters 3 for $2.00
Cod Fillets $4.50
Beetroot $3.80
EXTRA SERVING MEAT $4.80
CHICKEN EGG FOO YOUNG $11.00

Sampan house chew kua teaw (beef, pork or chicken) $15.00
- stir-fry fresh vegetables and rice noodles with gravy
Egg or vegetable fried rice $12.00
Sweet & sour king prawns $20.00
Stir-fried broccoli $14.00
Stewed pork in spicy sauce $17.50
Mushroom, tofu and vegetables $16.50
Thai curry chicken with vegetables on rice $15.50
Seafood deluxe $16.00
- rice noodles cooked with bean sprouts, fresh seafood, chicken, beef and pork

Chinese fried chicken with Sriracha mayo, crushed peanuts (GF) $18.00
Mongolian stir-fry lamb with cumin, chili, served with steamed buns or steamed rice (GF) $28.00
Duck confit and orange salad, with citrus dressing (GF) $20.00
Bao bun $2.50
Sweet and sour pork with capsicum, greens with steamed rice (GF) $25.00
Steamed rice $4.00
Oatmeal cookie ice cream sandwich with vanilla bean ice cream $7.00
Smoked salmon salad with lemon vinaigrette dressing (GF) $18.00

Pork Cutlet Katsu Don $13.90
- Deep-fried thick pork cutlet with onion & free-range egg simmered in sweet dashi sauce
Yaki Udon $11.90
- Japanese udon noodle with chicken, veges, Japanese BBQ sauce & mayo
Salmon Sashimi (8 pieces) $19.00
- Fresh NZ salmon selected only the freshest for the best sashimi in town
Kakuni (Pork Belly) $19.00
- Pork Belly braised in special sweet ginger sauce
Garden Salad with the Choice of Ponzu or Sesame Dressing $5.90
Oki Hoki Set (Seasonal) $10.30
- a value meal comes with Kumara Crisps and Mogu Mogu drink (for water/Coke product/organic juice add $1.00)
Salmon $2.80
Karaage (Crispy Chicken) Don $12.90
- Crispy chicken with sweet ginger sauce & Hachi Hachi mayo on rice

Beef and seasonal vegetables $18.90
Peking duck 3 course (skin w/pancake, meat w/salted cabbage, dusk soup) $78.00
Pork with salted cabbage $18.90
Clams with black bean sauce (subject to availability) $18.00
Chicken and cashew nuts $18.90
Chicken livers cooked in honey soy $7.00
Mix chicken offal with spicy salt $12.60
Roast pork with crackle $21.00

Your choice of toasted bagel: plain, sesame, pumpkin seed and poppy seed cheese and onion extra $0.60
Manuka Honey $6.00
GF extra $1.00
(on toasted bagel) $7.50
Smokey Chic $10.50
- Smoked chicken, swiss cheese, lettuce tomato and aioli
– Sundried Tomato & Cream Cheese
Smashing $10.50
- Smashed Avocado, Tomato, Swiss Cheese, Spinach
B.L.T $10.50
- Streaky bacon, iceberg lettuce, tomato and aioli

Hiyayako $12.00
- Tofu with broccoli, radish and wafu dressing
Tsukemono $7.00
- Homemade pickles
Fresh Sashimi Platter POA
- The best from the market today
Chicken thigh with scallion sauce $7.00
Maple, sansho and black pepper chicken wings $14.00
Lamb Rump with rosemary and red wine miso $12.00
Kinoko Portobello mushroom with green onion sauce $7.00
Ora king salmon with umeshu jelly, toasted rice, apple wasabi and shiso $18.00

Celtic Pancakes $15.50
- Delicious pancakes with maple syrup, bacon and fresh whipped cream.
Seafood Chowder $13.50
- A taste sensation! Filled with seafood and served with the chef’s choice of bread.
Gravy Boat $1.50
Homemade Chocolate Brownie $11.90
- A rich chocolate brownie topped with a chocolate fudge sauce and served with whipped cream.
Robbie’s Double Beef n Bacon Burger $19.90
- One for the hungry! Two beef patties stacked in a toasted bun with bacon, tomato, lettuce, cheese, BBQ sauce and beetroot, served with fries.
Beef Schnitzel & Mushroom Sauce $18.50
- Our very popular golden crumbed beef schnitzel, smothered in a hearty mushroom sauce, with salad and fries.
Fried Egg $1.25
Robbie’s Ribs Small $22.90 Lrg $29.90
- A generous plate of pork spare ribs covered in our own tangy BBQ sauce piled on top of potato wedges.

- tasty cheddar, red onion, fresh basil with tomato relish $8.50
- ham, mozzarella and Dijon $8.50
– avocado and bacon $12.00
fillet steak and bacon burger $18.50
- add fruit or bacon $14.50
– add bacon $15.50
- add fruit $13.50
chicken breast and bacon burger $18.50

Moroccan Chicken Salad $12
- Moroccan chicken, fresh salad, minted yoghurt dressing
Open Steak Sandwich $16
- Porterhouse steak, aioli, mushroom, caramelised onion, tomato, lettuce, fried egg, side of chips
Lasagne $12
- In house made lasagne with a side salad
Eggs Benedict $16
- Hash brown, Asparagus, poached egg, spinach, hollandaise sauce
Big Breakfast $16
- Eggs, bacon, hash brown, mushrooms, tomato, sausage, toasted bread
Corn Fritter Salad $12
- Bacon, salad leaves, avocado salsa, asparagus, Corn fritters
Poached eggs $12
- Poached eggs, asparagus, toasted bread, basil pesto sauce
Quiche $12
- In house made quiche with side salad

Francesca's Italian Kitchen

Canterbury > Christchurch > Francesca's Italian Kitchen

Address

149 Gloucester St, Next Door to the Isaac Theatre Royal, Christchurch 8011, New Zealand

Phone

033749790

Email

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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

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Type

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Service

Table Service

Cuisine

Gluten Free , Italian , Pizza , Vegan , Vegetarian

Features

Wheelchair accessible , Business meetings , Reservations , Waitstaff , Groups , Seating , Highchairs Available , Serves Alcohol , Child-friendly

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Francesca's Italian Kitchen in Christchurch Menu

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Francesca's Italian Kitchen

Canterbury > Christchurch > Francesca's Italian Kitchen

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Phone

Email

Opened hours

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Service

Cuisine

Features

149 Gloucester St, Next Door to the Isaac Theatre Royal, Christchurch 8011, New Zealand

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