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)
  • SPICY SEAFOOD SOUP $45.00
    • hot blend soup consistant of seafood with vegetable
  • SPICY PORK WITH SQUID $45.00
    • sauted squid and pork with hot paper sauce
  • RICE CAKE & DUMPLING SOUP $15.00
    • mixed vegetables with sliced rice cake and dumpling
  • SPICY SQUID & PORK $15.00
    • pan broiled squid and pork belly seasoned with red paper
  • SPICY CHICKEN $15.00
    • roasted chicken with vegetables in spicy sauce
  • SPICY FISH EGGS SOUP $15.00
    • hot blend soup consisting of spawn (fish egg) with vegetables
  • SEAFOOD NOODLES $14.00
    • noodles with vegetables and seafood in soup
  • SPICY FISH SOUP $15.00
    • hot blend soup consisting of cod fish with vegetables
Hoon Hay Thai Restaurant (sample menu)
  • Chili & Basil (served with rice)
    • Stir fried fresh chilli, basil & vegetables
  • (D) Lamb $20.00
  • (C) Seafood $15.00
  • (A) Chicken, Beef or Pork $18.00
  • (C) Crispy Pork $20.00
  • (D) Prawns $15.00
  • (A) Chicken $12.00
  • (B) Combination Meats $18.00
Simos (sample menu)
  • Spiced North African roll with salad (2 pieces) and charmoulla sauce $10.00
  • Casablanca $20.00 per person
    • Selection from our tapas menu to include a seafood or meat or vegetarian
  • Harira (Vegetarlan tomato base with fresh herbs and lemon) $12.00
  • Preserved lemon chicken and olives $18.00
  • Spanish Salad with tomato, red onion & capers Med $7.50 Large $10.00
  • Almond or Pistachio Orange Blossom Baklava $7.90
  • Bean & Spinach Salad Med $7.50 Large $10.00
  • Assortment of Moroccan dips with dukkah and extra virgin olive oil/flat bread $10.50
Ilam Seafoods (sample menu)
  • Cheese & Pineapple
  • Whitebait Pattie
  • Chicken Cordon Bleu
  • Fish
  • Squid Rings 1/2 Dozen
  • Chicken Pattie
  • B3) Akaroa Cod with Lemon Pepper, Cajun or Garlic & Herb Seasoning
  • Mussel Fritter
Bealey's Speight's Ale House (sample menu)
  • Crackling $5.50
  • Shark and Taties $12
    • Lightly battered fish fillet served with crisp golden fries, petite salad and tomato sauce.
  • Bacon $4.50
  • Roast Beef For Two $45
    • A kiwi classic served medium rare on a carving board with all the trimmings; roasted potatoes, roasted seasonal vegetables, steamed seasonal greens, gravy and horseradish sauce.
  • Crispy Chicken Wrap $17.50
    • Crispy chicken with tomato and lettuce, bound with a spicy aïoli and wrapped in a warm flour tortilla, served with fries and tomato sauce.
  • Caesar Salad $20
    • The classic! Cos lettuce, garlic croutons, anchovies, bacon, parmesan and a poached egg bound in our home made caesar dressing. Add Chicken $23.50
  • Speight’s Fish and Chips $18
    • Beer battered market fish served with fries, salad and a housemade tartare sauce.
  • Baby Breakfast with bacon and hash brown on toast. $11
China Wok Restaurant (sample menu)
  • Crab with chili sauce spicy $20.00
  • Squid with chili sauce spicy $15.00
  • Noodles with Beijing soybean paste
  • Beef with oyster sauce on rice $10.00
  • Oxlips with coriander $15.00
  • Tofu with pork mince $12.00
  • Steam Rice Medium $5.00
  • Pork with home style special sauce $17.00
Aorangi Bakery (sample menu)
  • Sausage Roll
  • Corn beef & Pickle
  • Chicken Salad
  • Stuffed Sausage
  • Ham
  • Ham Salad
  • Chicken (no mayo)
  • Chicken Satay
Sampan House Restaurant (sample menu)
  • Deep fried wontons (1/2 dozens) $5.50
  • Chicken, beef or pork fried rice $15.00
  • Wonton soup (S/L) $5.00/$10.00
  • Vegetable foo yung $13.80
  • Beef with vegetables $17.50
  • Chicken, pork or steak with cashew nuts on rice $18.00
  • Roast pork fried rice or chow mein with cashew nuts $18.00
  • Wonton chicken noodle soup $14.80
    • egg noodles cooked with bean sprouts, wontons and chicken pieces
Lobby Restaurant - Sudima Hotel (sample menu)
  • Acheron Burger (h) $22.00
    • choice of Angus beef pattie or char-grilled chicken breast with lettuce, tomato, beetroot chutney, sage, onion marmalade & aioli served with chunky fries
  • Acheron Classic Seafood Chowder (n) $18.00
    • loaded with mussel meat, prawn cutlet, scallops & fish goujons, topped with garlic crostini
  • Tempura Battered Market Fish $20.00
    • chunky fries, garden fresh salad & tartare sauce
  • Cajun Chicken Caesar Salad $18.00
    • shaved parmesan, crispy pancetta, croutons and soft poached egg
  • Pumpkin, Feta and Spinach Lasagne (g/h/v) $20.00
    • in Napoli sauce and garden fresh salad
  • Freshly Baked Fiscella Bread (h/v) $10.00
    • served with basil pesto, minted tzatziki & Marlborough sea salt
  • Philly Steak Sandwich (h) $ 18.00
    • pan-fried beef, sliced cheese, sautéed onion, capsicum, mushroom, aioli & dried oregano served with chunky fries >>
Savoire Cafe of Merivale (sample menu)
  • B.L.A.T. Open Sandwich $17.90
    • Bacon, Lettuce, Avocado and Tomato Open Sandwich served on Toasted Ciabatta with Savoire’s Homemade Mint Dressing
  • French Fries $5.50 / $8.00
    • Small / Large
  • Croque Monsieur $16.50
    • French style grilled Ham, Cheese & Dijon Mustard Sandwich served with Salad
  • Toasted Sandwiches $9.90
    • Choices of Ham, Cheese, Tomato, Pineapple and Onion
  • Hash Browns $3.00
  • Nachos $15.50
    • beef
  • Open Steak Sandwich $22.90
    • 200gm Sirloin Steak, Greens, Tomatoes, Portobello Mushrooms and with a warm Cream Fraiche & Mustard Sauce served on Focaccia Bread
  • Mushrooms $3.50
Waimairi Beach Golf Club Cafe (sample menu)
  • Grilled Tomato $ 1.00
  • Egg $ 1.00
  • Bar Snack Menu
    • Take a look at the Bar Snack Menu for lighter options like Fries, Wedges, Toasted Sandwiches.
  • Egg’s Your Way $6.00
    • Poached, Scrambled or Fried, your choice! Served with toast.
  • Nachos $10.00
    • Cheese Nacho’s topped with melted cheese, Waimairi’s Own Nacho Mince, Sour Cream & Nacho Sauce
  • Deep Fried Fish
    • Tartare, Cheese, Lettuce, Tomato, Beetroot and Aioli. Served with Fries.
  • Beef
    • Our own Homemade Beef Pattie, Tomato Relish, Cheese, Lettuce, Tomato, Beetroot & Aioli. Served with Fries.
  • Hash-Browns $ 1.50
Kebab Palace (sample menu)
  • Curry & Rice $10.00
  • Turkish Gozleme $3.50
  • Rice or Salad
  • - Chicken
  • Large $13.00
  • Small $9.00
  • Available on Pita Bread
  • Baklava $2.50
Taj Of India (sample menu)
  • Veg momo $9.99
  • Dal tadka $14.50
    • Lentils cooked in indian spices.
  • Aaloo/Paneer/Onion paratha $4.50
    • Stuffed with spiced mashed potatoes/cottage cheese.
  • Raita (cucumber & yoghurt) $3.00
  • Chicken momo $10.99
  • Onion bhajeees (6 psc) $4.99
    • Crispy onion and silver beet fritter served with tomato sauce.
  • Tandoori chicken
    • Chicken marinated overnight and traditionally cooked in tandoor.
  • Do pyaza chicken/lamb/beef/prawn
    • A thick tomato curry cooked with dice onion, fresh tomato, herbs & spices. Choice of your meat.
Jenny's Lunch Bar (sample menu)
  • Hot Soup $2.80 per cup
    • Chicken with Sweet Corn & Eggs Soup.
  • Meat Ball $5.50
    • with Potato Gravy
  • American $3.50
    • Hot Dog
  • Poutine $4.50
    • Hot Chip with Cheese & Gravy
  • Fitted Sausage $3.50
    • with Cheese
  • Surf & Turf $7.50
    • Seafood + Chicken
  • Hot Soup $2.80
    • Chicken with Sweet Corn
  • - Come With 2 Slices Of Bread $5.00
Chopped (sample menu)
  • Cheeseburger $17.80
    • Beef Pattie, Smokey Cheese, Bacon Jam & Iceberg Lettuce With Skinny Fries
  • Couscous $18.50
    • Israeli Couscous, Chopped Tomato, Greens, Cranberries, Almond & Beef Brisket
  • Mac & Cheese $7.50
    • Macaroni & Three Cheese Sauce, Grilled
  • Jan Wrap Doughnuts $10.00
    • With Staff Made Seasonal Jam & Whipped Cream
  • -With Bacon Maple Syrups & Grilled Banana $14.60
  • Vege $19.20
    • Quinoa & White Bean Pattie With Smashed Avo, Rocket, Tomato & Aioli With Skinny Fries
  • Miss Piggy $18.50
    • Chopped Pork, Shredded Slaw & Chilli Coriander Mayo With Skinny Fries
  • Brisket $19.20
    • Smoked Beef Brisket, Cheese, Tomato Chilli Jam & Rocket With Skinny Fries
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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