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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Little Sister Cafe (sample menu)
  • Pancakes $16.90
    • with berry compote, or grilled banana both served with maple syrup
  • Crispy Chicken or Fish Soft Shell taco $16.90
    • w/ Asian Slaw, pickled carrot, crispy shallots and peanuts w/ Aioli and Nuoc cham
  • French Toast $16.90
    • with grilled banana, flaked almonds & chocolate sauce
  • 2 Eggs $10.90
    • any style with toast
  • Wedges $6.00
    • w/ Sour cream and Sweet chilli sauce
  • Chips $6.00
    • w/ Aioli or tomato sauce
  • Vege Breakfast $16.90
    • Poached eggs, grilled mushrooms, salt roasted tomato and avocado/spianch (seasonal), ciabatta toast
  • Eggs Benedict $16.90
    • choose bacon or smoked salmon
Wing Wah Takeaway (sample menu)
  • Vegetarian Foo Young $9.00
  • Spring Roll $2.50
  • Prawns on Rice $12.00
  • 12 Onion Rings $5.00
  • Chicken with Black Bean Sauce $11.00
  • Satay Chicken $11.00
  • Singapore Fried Noodles $11.00
  • Nasi Goreng (Rice) $10.50
Ocean Fresh Seafoods (sample menu)
  • FRIED OYSTER 1 DOZ $28.00
  • EGG $4.70
  • CHOCOLATE DONUT $2.30
  • CHIPS $2.40
  • VEGE PATTIE $2.30
  • FUSH BURGER $4.70
  • TOMATO $4.70
  • SQUID RING $0.80
Korea House (sample menu)
  • Spicy Beef Tripe Hot Pot L $40.00/M $35.00
  • Spicy Stir Fried Chicken $15.00
  • Korean Pancake $10.00
  • Braised Fish $15.00
  • Bulgogi Hot Stone Pot $13.00
  • Noodles with Chicken Soup $12.00
  • Korea House Special B.B.Q (more than 2 people) $23.00 pp
    • Pork Belly, Assorted Beef, Assorted Vegetables (Potato, Onion, Mushroom), Salads, Stir-fried Glass Noodles and Vegetables, Side Dishes, Steamed Rice, Soy Bean Paste Soup
  • Tofu Salad $10.00
Ken's Takeaway (sample menu)
  • Jam Rap $2.00
  • BEETROOT $4.00
  • Curry Rice Roll $2.80
  • PLAIN $3.50
  • PINEAPPLE $4.00
  • BACON $4.00
  • ROAST PORK FRIED RICE $12.00
  • Potato fritter $0.80
Monthai Takeaway (sample menu)
  • -Pork / chicken / beef. $18.00
  • -Chicken of beef are recommended $18.00
  • -King prawns / mixed seafood $20.00
  • Calamari with sweet chili paste and vegetables $20.00
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  • Bacon $4.50
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    • Corn chips, beef bean, cheese, guacamole and sour cream.
  • Grilled Tomato $4
  • Extra Gravy $4
  • Marlborough Mussels $17.50
    • A dozen whole shell mussels steamed in a sweet chilli and coconut cream sauce, served with a wedge of toasted garlic bread.
  • Kakanui Calamari $26
    • Fried golden then tossed in our homemade paprika salt, served with a side salad, chilli lime sauce and aïoli.
  • Steak, Eggs and Chips $18
    • Prime 200gm rump steak with fries, eggs, garden salad and gravy.
  • Eggy Bread 1⁄2 pint French toast. $11
Ristretto (sample menu)
  • Bagels:
  • Creamy Mushrooms on Toast: $17.00
    • Sliced Portabello Mushrooms in a creamy sauce served on foccacia
  • Smoked Salmon Sandwich: $18.00
    • Smoked salmon, cream cheese, avocado, lettuce, tomato, cucumber and mayo on toasted foccacia
  • Sides $5.00
    • Eggs (2), Hashbrowns (2), Bacon (2), Herb Sausages (4), Oven Roasted Mushrooms, Tomatoes, Smoked Salmon
  • BLAT $17.00
    • with avocado
  • Scrambled eggs on toast: $12.50
  • Salad Plate: $15.00
    • Your selection from our freshly made salads with toasted foccacia
  • (Our eggs are free range & bacon, hashbrowns & sausages Gluten Free)
Kims Chinese Meals (sample menu)
  • Beef Satay Sauce on Rice $11.00
  • Bami Goreng (Noodles) $11.00
  • Tomatoes $2.50
  • Prawn Fried Rice $11.00
  • Roast Pork Foo Young $10.50
  • Nasi Goreng (Rice) $11.00
  • Chicken Satay on Rice $11.00
  • Sweet and Sour Fish $10.00
Milieu Cafe (sample menu)
  • Golden Fries $8.90
    • Served with aioli and tomato sauce.
  • Chicken Nachos $16.50
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  • Onion Rings (one dozen) $9.90
    • Served with aioli and tomato sauce.
  • Thai Beef Salad $19.90
    • 180gms of sirloin, marinated with garlic rosemary and thai dressing served with tossed seasonal salad green, crispy noodle.
  • Seafood Chowder $15.50
    • A creamy chunky chowder - a Milieu Specialty
  • Open Steak Sandwich $20.90
    • 180gms of sirloin, with mushrooms, onion rings, tomato, smoky BBQ sauce, aioli sauce and salad greens on toasted Focaccia served with a side of golden fries.
  • Tandoori Chicken Salad $18.90
    • Chicken strip marinated in tandoori spiced then grilled and tossed through seasonal salad greens with a vinaigrette dressing.
  • Lambs Fry and Bacon $18.90
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Cafe Berlin (sample menu)
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  • Fleischsalat/Meatsalad served with bread N/A
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  • German Bratwurst with Sauerkraut in a bread roll N/A
  • Pretzel with butter N/A
  • 2 Frankfurter with Berliner Potato Salad N/A
  • Berliner Currywurst with home made curry sauce and bread N/A
The Lakes Restaurant (sample menu)
  • Minestrone Soup $16.00
    • cannellini beans, Peter Timbs hot Hungarian sausage with fine winter vegetables & parmesan croute
  • Crumbed Calamari $15.00
    • Crumbed calamari rings with fresh lemon and chipotle mayo
  • Crisp Olive Crostini $12.00
    • semidried tomato roast garlic & pumpkin seed pesto
  • Azuki Bean and Beetroot Salad $25.00
    • Azuki bean, roast beetroot, cauliflower, walnut & black quinoa salad, with goat's cheese, rocket micros and a balsamic and olive oil dressing
  • Chocolate Brownie $16.00
    • Warm chocolate caramel brownie with maple & walnut ice cream
  • Cheese Platter $24.00
    • A selection of fine NZ chesses, crackers and Quince paste
  • Ice cream Selection $12.00
    • A selection of gourmet ice creams from the current menu
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Taste of House Souvlaki (sample menu)
  • Deluxe $17
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  • Open Souvlaki $15
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  • Mozzarella Cheese $2.00
  • Kebab Meal $15
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  • - Combo: Souvlaki of your choice + fries + can of drink $19.50
  • Feta Cheese $2.00
  • -Combo: Kebab meal of your choice + fries + can of drink $19.50
Sushi Paradise (sample menu)
  • CHICKEN UDONG $10.50
  • FRESH TUNA (6 pc/ 8 pc) $7.00/$8.50
  • FRESH SALMON AND TUNA (6 pc/ 8 pc) $6.50/$8.00
  • TERIYAKI CHICKEN ON RICE (regular/large) $5.50/$8.00
  • CHICKEN AND TUNA (6 pc/ 8 pc) $6.00/$7.50
  • FRESH SALMON (6 pc/ 8 pc) $7.00/$8.50
  • FRESH SALMON BENTO $10.50
  • FRESH SALMON BOWL $12.50
Shamiana Cuisines of India (sample menu)
  • GARLIC NAAN $2.50
  • Naan $1.50
  • LAMB MADRAS $10.00
  • ROGAN JOSH $10.00
  • VEG. PAKORA (3 pieces) $ 2.50
  • Green Pea & Potato Curry $7.00
  • Any Curry, Rice and Naan +420 mL drink or 400 mL pump $13.50
  • ALOO MUTTER $7.00
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

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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