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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Terra Viva Cafe and Deli (sample menu)
  • The texture salads - your choice of either smoked salmon & bacon jam / smoked chicken & bacon jam / grilled haloumi & eggplant jam $24.5
    • each served with layers of pesto, tomatoes, baby spinach, pickled beetroot, herb quinoa, spiced pepitas, curried crème fraiche & vegetable crisps
  • The Naan $16.5
    • herb naan, cream cheese, spinach & tomato compote with your choice of either bacon or mushrooms
  • Mushroom, 2 eggs, spinach $5
  • Chicken Liver Pate $18.5
    • with bread, pickled onions and relish
  • Terra viva hot smoked salmon, (50g) $6.5
  • Chicken Parmigiana $27
    • free range waitoa chicken thigh with carved ham, tomato compote and cheese served with panzanella salad & lime aioli
  • Crispy Calamari $24.5
    • with a baby greek salad, burnt lemon and our amazing tzatziki
  • Chipotle Pulled Pork Sliders $23.5
    • with mozzarealla, apple & sage slaw and finished with a cheese, onion & bacon filled baked potato
Chopsticks Restaurant (sample menu)
  • Penang Prawn Noodle Soup (Spicy) $10.00
  • Pork with Satay Sauce (Spicy) (reg/ med) $15.00/ $21.00
  • Fish Fillet with Garlic & Dark Soy Sauce ( Reg/ Med ) $20.00/ $24.00
  • Mixed Vegetables with Satay Sauce (Spicy) ( Reg/ Med ) $16.00/ $22.00
  • Fried Scallops with Broccoli ( Reg/ Med ) $21.00/ $27.00
  • Stir Fried Prawns on Rice (Gravy) $10.00
  • Combination Ho Fun (Dry) (Spicy) $10.00
  • Hainan Chicken Rice (Chicken with Bones) $10.00
Burwood Fish & Chips (sample menu)
  • Big Hot Dog $3.50
  • Fritters - Potato $1.00
  • Hoki - Crumbed $4.00
  • Sole - Crumbed $6.50
  • Onion Rings $4.80
    • 1/2 doz
  • Crab Sticks $2.00
  • Patties - Corn $2.60
  • 3 Mini Donut $2.00
Hoon Hay Thai Restaurant (sample menu)
  • (A) Chicken, Beef or Pork $19.00
  • (A) Chicken, Beef or Pork $18.00
  • (A) Chicken $12.00
  • (D) Lamb $20.00
  • Drunken Noodles
    • Spicy rice noodles with vegetables, chilli & fresh basil
  • Crispy Chicken Red Curry Stir Fried $21.00
    • Served with rice
  • Pad Cee-Ew $10.00
  • (D) Prawns $20.00
Hell Pizza (sample menu)
  • Chocolate Gelato $5.00
    • Dark Chocolate decadence at its best from Gellicious Gelato. Gluten free, contains Milk. 180ml tub - go crazy and nail it all to yourself, or share the love
  • Sea Salt Caramel Gelato $5.00
    • Our newest flavour from the award-winning Gellicious Gelato. Salted caramel is so hot right now and this one won't disappoint. Contains Dairy. 180ml tub - share it or smash it yourself
  • Beer Battered Onion Rings $4.50
    • 12 Beer Battered Onion Rings
  • Prawn Horns $7.50
    • 6 whole Prawns seasoned with coriander and green onions rolled in a crispy wonton style pastry..with your choice of dip
  • Cheesecake $4.50
    • Kahlua and White chocolate cheesecake with a gingernut base - a HELL classic
  • Feijoa Sorbet $5.00
    • Gellicious Gelato's 2015 Gold Award winning Sorbet, showcasing NZ Feijoas at their best. Dairy free, gluten free, 99% fat free and vegan friendly, with no added colouring. 180ml tub, for sharing or greedily scoffing all by yourself
  • Temptation Dessert Pizza $6.00
    • Apple, Apricot, Berries, Crumble and Custard on an original snack base
  • Corn Nuggets $4.50
    • A dozen battered balls of sweet corn deep fried and served with a dip of your choice
Untouched World - Store & Cafe (sample menu)
  • Slice / Muffins / Scones $4.50
  • Sauteed Mushrooms & Bacon on Toasted Sourdough or 5 Grain Bread $18.50
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  • Extras & Fillings:
  • Cakes $8.50
  • Kumara, Quinoa & Prawn Croquettes with Creamed Leeks $17.50
  • Cookies / Biscotti $3.50
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Khmer Satay Noodle House (sample menu)
  • Combination Chew Kua Teaw $13.00
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  • Seafood Chew Kua Teaw $14.00
    • Fresh squid, crabmeat and prawns stir fried with vegetables and mushrooms on a bed of stir-fry rice noodles (best served with chilli sauce or lemon juice)
  • Beef with Pineapple $14.00
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  • Garlic Pepper Pork $13.00
    • Stir-fried pork with fresh garlic & pepper with spring onion & capsaicin
  • Satay Noodle Soup $12.00
    • Choice of beef or chicken served in a special Khmer style satay soup with fat rice noodles and bean sprouts
  • Chicken Rice $13.00
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  • Vegetarian Chew Kua Teaw $13.00
    • Fresh vegetables stir fry with mushrooms on a bed of stir-fry rice noodles (best served with chilli sauce or lemon juice)
  • Hot & Spicy Noodle Soup (Tom Yum) $13.00
    • Choice of chicken or seafood cooked in tom yum paste, mushrooms, lime leaves & lemon juice
Station One Cafe (sample menu)
  • French Toast $16.80
    • French brioche toast served with bacon, caramelised banana and maple syrup
  • Omelette $16.80
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  • Kransky sausage, egg, tomato, mushroom, bacon, hash brown, gluten free toast (each) $3.50
  • Breakfast Combinations $6.80
    • Preserves
  • Breakfast Combinations $4.00
    • Toast - white or brown with a selection of preserves - Fruit Toast
  • Smoked Salmon Salad $18.50
    • Green garden salad, topped with Smoked Salmon, lime ginger & coriander dressing & lemon wedges
  • Creme Brulee $7.00
    • Rich Custard, Caramel top with Berry fruit & Whipped Cream
  • Bacon & Eggs $16.80
    • Streaky bacon, eggs (fried, poached or scrambled), hash brown and grilled tomato
Spice Paragon Victoria Street (sample menu)
  • Slow cooked beef rib w/ Basil, Spniach, Chilli & Garlic $31.00
  • SP signature melting beef rib w/ creamy sweet & sour coconut curry $36.00
  • Wok fried spicy jungle pork w/ green beans, basil, kaffir lime & young pepper corns $28.00
  • Wok fried Tofu w/ ginger $14.00
  • Machete Chiang Mai Pork ribs w/ Five Spice $26.00
  • Bronwyn's wok fried Wakanui Beef w/ green beans $28.00
  • Affogato, Ice Cream, Espresso w/ your choice of Liqueur (Without liqueur $9) $14.00
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Shamiana (sample menu)
  • Mango Chicken $10.00
  • VEG. BIRYANI $10.00
  • CHICKEN TIKA MASALA $10.00
  • CHICKEN WINGS $1.50
  • Chick Peas Curry $7.00
  • Pakora $2.50
  • Naan $1.50
  • Aloo Paratha $0.00
Sushi Ya (sample menu)
  • Prawn Gyoza $6
  • Salmon Shasimi Don $13.50
  • Chicken Katsu Don $11.50
  • Vegetable Gyoza $7.00
  • Tofu Teriyaki Don $11.50
  • Spicy Chicken Don $11.50
  • Chicken Karaage Curry Don $12.50
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Tasty Pizza (sample menu)
  • Smoked Chicken ‘n’ Brie
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  • Fish Burger $7.90
    • Fish Fillet, Double Mayo, Double Cheese, Lettuce, Tangy Sauce
  • Apricot Chicken
    • Mozzarella,Pizza Sauce, Tender Chicken, Red Onion, Capsicum, Dried Apricot, Fresh Apricot, Apricot Sauce
  • Italiano
    • Mozzarella,Pizza Sauce, Smoked Bacon, Pepperoni Salami, Cracked Pepper, Chorizo, Capsicum, Olives, Red Onions & Mushroom
  • LUNCH SPECIAL
  • Hawaiian $7.90
    • Breast Fillet, Mayo, Cheese, Bacon, Pineapple, Lettuce, BBQ Sauce
  • BBQ Bacon $7.90
    • Breast Fillet, Mayo, Cheese, Tomato, Lettuce, Onion, Bacon, Smokey BBQ Sauce
  • Supreme $7.90
    • Breast Fillet, Mayo, Cheese, Onion, Tomato, Lettuce, Aioli Sauce
Kebab Palace (sample menu)
  • Chapli Kebab & Salad $6.00
  • Lamb, Beef, Chicken $4.00 each
  • Small $9.00
  • Curry & Rice $10.00
  • Available on Pita Bread
  • Large $13.00
  • - Lamb
  • - Mixed
Mother Craythorne's Restaurant (sample menu)
  • Roast of the Day (GF available) $15.00
    • Ask your server about today’s roast
  • Quesadilla $8.00
    • Abode chicken with smoky salsa, chipotle mayo and cheddar cheese
  • Caesar Salad (GF available) $15.50
    • Streaky bacon, toasted croutons, caesar dressing, cos lettuce, oregano shaved parmesan and anchovies (optional) Add Chicken $4.00
  • Steak Sandwich $17.50
    • 200gm sirloin with salad greens, beetroot relish and crispy onion rings in artisan bread, served with fries
  • Beer Battered Fish of the Day $15.50
    • With fries, chop salad and house made tartare sauce
  • Jacket potatoes (GF) $8.00
    • With sour cream, tomato relish and chilli salt
  • Abode Chicken Burrito $15.50
    • With guacamole, smoked tomato salsa, cheddar cheese and fennel slaw, served with fries
  • 200gm Sirloin Steak (GF) $15.50
    • Cooked to your liking and served with fries, salad and aioli
Shamiana (sample menu)
  • Roti $2.00
    • Wholemeal flours
  • Lamb Biryani $12.50
    • Served with yogurt or rogan josh sauce
  • Rogan Josh (Medium) $11.00
    • With rice
  • Dhal Makhini $9.00
  • Lamb Madras (Medium) $11.00
  • Butter Chicken (Mild) $11.00
  • Mango Sweet Chutney $1.00
  • Vegetarian Korma (Mild) $7.50
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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