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

Broccoli salad $6.50
- broccoli, onion and tomato mixed with ranch dressing topped with diced bacon on lettuce.
Junior grand slam $8.50
- combination of three silver dollar pancakes.Served with egg,bacon and sausage
Shrimp Cocktail $13.50
- tender bay shrimps served on a bed of lettuce with seafood sauce.
Senior club sandwich $14.70
Lamb steak $27.80
- lamb steak grilled and served with apple mint jelly,vegetables or salad and your choice of potato or french fries.
Pancake Stack $9.50
Banana Split $
Senior BLT $14.70

BACON $3.20
1/4 CHICKEN
PAUA FRITTER
WHITEBAIT PATTIE
BACON & EGG $4.00
CHICKEN NUGGETS $5.00
BACON FRITTER $2.30
OYSTERS COOKED DOZ $29.00

Moroccan Salad with carrot & orange Med $7.50 Large $10.00
Preserved lemon chicken with coriander & olives $12.50
Moroccan Tagine slow cooked lamb and quince $12.50
Marinated Moroccan lemon chicken $18.00
Pan-seared garlic King Prawns with lemon and harissa $15.00
Tiramlsu Cake $7.90
Spiced prime Beef Balls in oregano & tomato sauce $10.50
Harira (Hearty Soup: Lamb, chickpeas and vegetable) $12.00

-Prawns $12.50
Drunken Noodle $10
- Spicy rice noodles with vegetables, chili & fresh basil. Vegetables or tofu, chicken, beef or pork.
Pad Cee-Ew $10
- Stir fried rice noodles with egg & dark soy sauce. Vegetables or tofu, chicken, beef or pork
Panang Curry $10
- Bean, copalum,
-Fish Fillet $12.50
Garlic & Black Pepper $10
- served with rice. Steamed vegetables topping with softly fried garlic & black pepper sauce. Chicken, beef or pork
-Fish Fillet $12.50
-Seafood $12.50

Paneer Pasanda $13.90
- Homemade Indian cottage cheese with mint and dried fruits in a creamy cashew and onion gravy
Kuchember $4.00
- Indian salad made of diced onions, tomatoes, cucumber, and coriander with a touch of lemon juice and spices
Lamb Seekh Kebab (4 pieces) $10.00
- Minced lamb blended with fresh herbs, onions and spices, skewered and cooked in a tandoor, served with mint sauce
Butter Prawns $16.50
- Prawns along with herbs and spices cooked in a tangy tomato and butter sauce
Malai Kofta $13.90
- Delicious clusters of lightly fried homemade cottage cheese, potatoes and nuts in a cream and cashew based sauce
Murg Malai Kebab $10.00
- Chicken battered in cashew paste & cream cheese with chickpea, flour curd and cooked tandoori
Lamb Rogan Josh $12.00
- Lean Lamb cooked with roasted ground spices and onion, tomato gravy
Shahi Paneer $13.90
- Homemade Indian cottage cheese in a delicious lightly spiced cashew gravy

Zucchini Fritters $1.50 each
-Large $11
-Combo $12.00
Kebab Sandwich $6.00
- Choice of Chicken, lamb or mix meat
Kebab Combo Meals
- Kebab with chips & can of drinks
Plate $12.00
Feta & Spinach
-Falafel $13.00

BBQ Pork $18.00
Lemon chicken $12.50
Prawn on noodles $13.50
Prawn Fried Rice $13.50
A (3-4Servings) $48.00
- Beef cashew nuts with vegetables, chicken fried rice, Sweet & sour pork, vegetable noodles
Crispy Chicken whole $20.00
Pork Foo young $12.00
Prawn Foo young $14.00

Pa amb tomaquet – bread with tomato and olive oil rub $10.00
Pescado entero al horno – whole oven baked fish $39.00
- Whole fish of the day oven baked & served with santurce salsa
Patatas bravas $14.00
- Cubed fries & paprika sauce
Bread slices $7.00
Almejas a la marinera $24.00
- Cloudy bay clams cooked in white wine, onion, and saffron ragout (LF)
Pollo a la catalana – catalan chicken $38.00
- Tender chicken thigh pieces slow cooked with dried apricots, prunes, sultanas, pinenuts & gourmet potatoes
Side salad $9.00
Crema catalana $17.00
- Our house speciality. Traditional Spanish cream with a hint of lemon, vanilla & cinnamon topped with caramilised sugar

Chicken Bing $9.90
- Marinated Chicken, Mixed Salad, Crispy Wonton Paper, Hoisin Sauce and Mayo
Original Bing $7.90
- Mixed Salad, Crispy Wonton Paper, Hoisin Sauce and Mayo
All Bings are served in a freshly made Chinese style crepe cooked in scrambled egg and black sesame seeds.
Bingo $12.90
- Tender Slow Cooked Pork, Marinated Chicken, Bacon, Mixed Salad, Crispy Wonton Paper, Hoisin Sauce and Mayo
Beef Bing $9.90
- Bee, Mixed Salad, Crispy Wonton Papers, Hoisin Sauce and Mayo
Chicken Cheese BBQ Bacon Bing $11.90
- Marinated Chicken, Bacon, Cheese, Mixed Salad, Crispy Wonton Paper, BBQ Sauce and Mayo
Pork Bing $9.90
- Tender Slow Cooked Pork, Mixed Salad, Crispy Wonton Paper, Hoisin Sauce and Mayo

Extra Filling $1.00
- ($1.00 each)
Breakfast Combinations $5.00
- Toasted Bagel with butter and preserves
Eggs Florentine $16.80
- Toasted focaccia topped with baby spinach, soft poached eggs and drizzled in hollandaise
250gm Ribeye Steak $22.50
- Served with Mushroom sauce, with your choice of dauphinoise potato or fries. Served with Garden Salad
Creme Brulee $7.00
- Rich Custard, Caramel top with Berry fruit & Whipped Cream
Ice Cream Sundae $6.00
- Vanilla or Chocolate Ice Cream with Chocolate, Caramel or Strawberry Sauce
French Toast $16.80
- French brioche toast served with bacon, caramelised banana and maple syrup
Steak Burger $21.00
- Succulent grilled 150gm Ribeye steak served in Turkish Bun with lettuce, tomato, egg, beetroot, caramelised onion & brie cheese, served with steak fries

Kadhai lamb (Hot) $13.90
Southern Railway Lamb Curry (Med) $14.90
Palak Paneer (Med) $12.90
Rogan josh (Med) $13.90
Betoon Murg Curry (Med) $13.90
Chicken Tikka (5pcs) $8.50
Dahl Makhani (Med) $13.90
Vegetable Kadhai (Med) $12.90

Tangy Veg. Supreme
- Chunky Sauce, Mozzarella, Capsicum, Caramelized Onion, Pineapple, Mushroom, Tangy Sauce, Ginger
Fish Burger $7.90
- Fish Fillet, Double Mayo, Double Cheese, Lettuce, Tangy Sauce
Smoked Chicken ‘n’ Brie
- Mozzarella, Smoked Chicken, Red Onion, Brie, Fresh Avocado, Spicy Plum Sauce
Creamy Chicken Pesto $7.90
- Chicken Fillet, Pesto Sauce, Caramelized Onion, Salad, Mayonnaise
Multi Pack $39.00
- 2 Large pizza 12", lunch box, dinner box & garlic bread
Children’s Special Pizza
- Mozzarella, Pizza Sauce, Plain and Simple- Cheese & Tomato Sauce with Optional Ham & Pineapple
Hawaiian
- Mozzarella,Pizza Sauce, Ham, Pineapple, Bacon & Herbs
Chicken Delight $7.90
- Chicken Fillet, Satay Sauce, Caramelized Onion, Salad, Shredded Cheese

Chicken Supreme
- Mayo and Katsu sauce is drizzled over teriyaki chicken to create this saucy number
Spring Onion Mayo
- Love Mayo? Then this is for you. Blobs of spring onion mayo are placed on teriyaki chicken
Rice Balls $4 each
- Eat like an apple. Your choice of teriyaki chicken tuna or vegetarian is engifted by rice and sprinkled with sesame seeds, or add all the trimmings such as avocado, red pepper an mayo for $1
Fresh Salmon (GF)
- New Zealand's finest King Salmon from the Marlborough Sounds is rolled up with avocado to give you a real omega 3 hit.
All our lunch boxes come in either large ( 8 pieces ofr $8.00) or small (4 pieces for 4.50) and include all the essential sushi condiments - ginger, soya sauce and wasabi. Brown rice is and option for all sushi. Please note our pieces for the mobile delivery service differ from that of the shops.
Exec Lunch Box 1 $12.00
- Create some serious lunch envy with this super selection of sushi to nigiri and even a little chicken on rice
Tuna (GF)
- Flaked una is mixed with spring onion mayo and is topped off with avocado
Chicken Combo
- A real sushi express trademark. Teriyaki chicken is topped off with spring onion mayo, sweet chilli and chilli mayo sauces

BLT $7.00
- Bacon, lettuce, tomato, mayonnaise
Hawaiian $6.00
- Ham, cheese, pineapple
Choose from $7.00
- Ham, chicken, bacon or falafel
Crepes $16.00
- Served with berries, banana, cream & maple syrup
Pesto & cheese $7.00
Smoked salmon & cream cheese $8.50
Extras and sides $4.00
- Hash browns, sausages, bacon, tomato, mushroom, eggs
Cinnamon porridge Topped with apricots, brown sugar & cream

HALF CHICKEN $8.50
WHOLE CHICKEN $14.50
1/2 CHICKEN $12.40
CHICKEN SATAY $6.30
LARGE $9.50
SMALL $6.50
CHICKEN BREAST $6.80
1/4 CHICKEN + FRIES $7.30

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

Address

Phone

Email

Opened hours

Price

Type

Service

Cuisine

Features

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

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