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

  • Hoki $4.00
  • Chip 1/2 scoop
  • Tomato $4.20
  • Blue Cod (medium) $6.50
  • Tarakihi $4.80
  • Tarakihl $4.50
  • Pineapple $4.90
  • Akaroa Cod $4.30
  • Veggie Roll $3.20
  • Meat Patty $2.60
  • Sole Fillet $6.00
  • Chicken Teriyaki Burger $5.40
    • Chicken patty, lettuce, onion, mayo and teriyaki sauce.
  • Two Down $7.90
    • Two slices of melted cheese, bacon, hashbrown & mayo sandwiched between two crispy chicken patties.
  • Fish Burger $5.40
    • Crumbed hoki, lettuce, onion and tartare sauce.
  • Lasagna Topper $3.20
  • Steak Burger $6.40
    • Two beef patties, steak fried with onion & Gary's seasoning, lettuce & tomato sauce.
  • Pumpkin, blue cheese & smoked mushroom ravioli $21.50
    • sage & pine nut noisette butter
  • Assorted slices $4.50
  • Chateau club sandwich $18.50
    • bacon, tom ato, cheese, egg mayonnaise & French fries
  • Manuka fumed blue cod $28.50
    • grilled summer vegetables / poached egg & sauce hollandaise
  • Herb & garlic bread $5.50
  • Grilled lamb cutlets $28.50
    • filled paratha / yellow lentil dahl / yoghurt dip
  • Seafood, mussel & crayfish base chowder $17.50
    • served with garlic & herb baguette
  • Open bean & lentil burger $27.50
    • with crispy onion rings / beetroot chips in gluten free bun
  • ROAST PORK $5.00
  • PINEAPPLE $4.00
  • PRAWN CURRY ON RICE $12.00
  • Potato fritter $0.80
  • PRAWN FOO YOUNG EGG $12.00
  • ROAST PORK CASHEW NUTS ON RICE $12.50
  • PLAIN $3.50
  • Hot Dog on stick $2.80
  • Beef Schnitzel, Mushroom Sauce, Chips and a Garden Salad $16.50
  • Battered Hoki, Chips and a Garden Salad $14.50
  • Steak, Eggs, Chips and a Garden Salad topped with Mushroom Sauce $18.50
  • Roast Roll and Chips $9.50
  • Bacon and Eggs $10
  • Sausages, Eggs and Chips topped with Gravy $14.50
  • Lamb and Mint Burger with Chips $10
  • Battered Hoki, Chips and a Salad $10
  • Chicken 'N' Gravy Buttie $19.50
    • roasted chicken in a soft brioche roll stuffed with crushed pumpkin, mashed peas, roasted onion & herbed stuffing. Served with warm homemade gravy on the side with fries
  • It's a Date $12.00
    • sticky date & ginger pudding drizzled with a warm salted caramel sauce & cream on the side
  • Spinach & Mushroom $19.00
  • The Store Cheese Rolls $12.00
    • six cheese rolls filled with our own special creamy cheese filling, served with homemade tomato sauce and gherkin aioli
  • Fish Finger Burger $10.00
    • crispy crumbed fish snuggled in a bread roll with fries, coleslaw & T-sauce on the side
  • Pumpkin, Pear & Blue Cheese Salad $18.00
    • a heartwarming combination of a roasted winter salad of pumpkin, locally sourced pears, red onion & Whitestone blue cheese, topped with Tai Tapu grown hazelnuts & finished with a roasted red pepper vinaigrette
  • PEACH & STRAWBERRY CREPES $17.00
    • Crepes stuffed full with roasted peach, drizzled with a strawberry sauce then topped with a honeyed almond sprinkle. We put some maple syrup on the side for you to add (GF)
  • Tai Tapu Thai Pie $17.00
    • a delicious creamy red curry of lemongrass, ginger, coriander & winter vegetables. Finished with a crispy crumble & served with a refreshing salad on the side
  • Hawaiian (Pineapple & Chow Chow) $4.80
  • Tomato $4.20
  • Cheese $2.50
  • Chow Chow $4.20
  • Sausages $7.50
  • Onion $2.50
  • Fish $9.50
  • Giant $6.50
  • Beef Short Rib (GF) $15.50
    • Slow cooked beef short rib with roast gourmet potatoes and slaw
  • Steak Sandwich $17.50
    • 200gm sirloin with salad greens, beetroot relish and crispy onion rings in artisan bread, served with fries
  • Lambs Fry and Bacon (GF) $18.50
    • Pan seared liver, onions, mushrooms, bacon, jus and creamy potato mash
  • Ground Beef Burger $15.50
    • House made beef pattie with gruyere cheese, pickles and aioli, served with fries
  • 200gm Sirloin Steak (GF) $15.50
    • Cooked to your liking and served with fries, salad and aioli
  • Garlic Bread $7.50
    • With house made confit garlic butter
  • Caesar Salad $15.50
    • (GF available) Streaky bacon, toasted croutons, caesar dressing, cos lettuce, oregano shaved parmesan and anchovies (optional)(Add Chicken $4.00)
  • Seafood Chowder $12.50
    • With artisan soup roll
  • Kakuni (Pork Belly) Don $15.90
    • Pork Belly braised in sweet ginger sauce on rice
  • Garden Salad with the Choice of Ponzu or Sesame Dressing $5.90
  • Karaage (Crispy Chicken) Don $12.90
    • Crispy chicken with sweet ginger sauce & Hachi Hachi mayo on rice
  • Karaage Crispy Chicken $16.00
    • Crispy chicken with sweet ginger sauce
  • Grilled Chicken Sliders with Tangy Mayo & Kumara Crisps $13.00
  • Salmon Sashimi (5 pieces) $10.00
  • Teppan Prime Cut Beef Set $20.00
    • Teppanyaki Style w/ traditional teriyaki sauce
  • Katsu Tama $17.00
    • Deep-fried thick pork cutlet with onion & free-range egg simmered in sweet dashi sauce
  • CRABSTICK $1.50
  • SCALLOPS EACH $1.50
  • FISH BITES 3 FOR $1.00
  • SAUSAGE $1.50
  • PACIFIC OYSTERS 6 FOR $9.00
  • PINEAPPLE RINGS $1.50
  • HOT DOG $1.50
  • MEAT PATTY $1.50
  • Toasties (ham, cheese, onion, tomato) grainy or gluten free $6.50
  • Sushi Runner ( Teriyaki Chicken, Tuna, Vegetarian,) Completely GF including Soy sauce $4.50
  • Home made German Brezel with Salmon and Cream Cheese $5.00
  • Chicken Pita Pockets (with Hummus, Mint Yogurt, Marinated Chicken, mixed Salad) $7.00
  • Steak pie with side Salad $7.50
  • Falafel Pita Pockets ( with Hummus, Mint Yogurt, Fragrant Falafel, Feta, mixed Salad) $7.00
  • Bacon Brie Flute $6.50
  • Egg Sandwiches $3.50
  • Desserts:
  • Lamb:
  • All extra portions of meat or falafel $5.00
  • Chicken:
  • All extra portions of any sauce 0.50¢
  • Mouth-watering pieces of barbecued meat, marinated with Persian spices and herbs, or vegetarian Falafel, wrapped in warm pita bread with freshly prepared salad, topped with our famous organic yogurt & garlic sauce and your choice of tomato or our homemade chilli sauces:
  • Small: $7.50
  • Khoresht-e Qeymeh One size: $17.00
    • (5pm onwards) A traditional Persian stew. Containing split yellow peas, dried lime, potatoes and succulent lamb. Served on a bed of Persian rice and topped off with a few potato chips. A must try!
  • Cinnamon porridge Topped with apricots, brown sugar & cream
  • Eggs benedict $16.00
    • Salmon, bacon or mushrooms on toasted ciabatta with hollandaise sauce
  • Choose from $7.00
    • Ham, chicken, bacon or falafel
  • Hawaiian $6.00
    • Ham, cheese, pineapple
  • Junior big breakfast $8.00
    • Bacon, egg, hash brown, toast with tomato sauce
  • Crepes $16.00
    • Served with berries, banana, cream & maple syrup
  • Kids platter $7.00
    • Toast & jam, fruit & yoghurt, chocolate fish & a fluffy
  • Brekkie $7.00
    • Bacon, fried egg, hollandaise
  • Field mushrooms $4
  • Housemade beans $4
  • Hollandaise $2.5
  • Steak Sandwich $23
    • 150g Porterhouse stacked with lettuce, tomato, mustard, roasted mushrooms, fried egg, jalapeño mayo and curly fries
  • Hollandaise $2.5
  • Gyors – Greek Style Pitas $19 / $19 / $16
    • Hummus, red onion, lettuce, feta and couscous nished with a herb yoghurt dressig. Braised lamb / Pan fried chicken / Mexican black bean patty with sour cream and salsa
  • Mixed Berry Friand $3.8
  • Bacon and Eggs $13.5
    • Any style with crispy bacon on toasted french batard
  • 'The Floater' beef and pie with pea puree, whipped potato and gravy $10.00
  • Bircher muesli with poached rhubarb, diced coconut, Jordan dates, paw paw , macadamia with bio dynamic yogurt $6.00
  • Chicken burger with local bacon, avocado salsa, chipotle mayonnaise and French fries $14.50
  • Slow roast tomato pappardelle with baby basil , pecorino, olives and olive oil $13.00
  • Eggs Benedict with English muffin, triple smoked ham, poached egg, hollandaise and wild watercress $15.00
  • Banana split with vanilla bean ice cream, cherries. passion fruit. banana. meringues. caramel sauce and macadamia praline $10.00
  • Grilled mushrooms on toast with poached egg, truffle oil, mascarpone and soft herbs $15.00
  • French fries with garlic aioli $6.00
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