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

  • Baby back ribs $25.00
    • With a speight old dark bbq sauce, coleslaw, criss cut fries and green tomato and jalapeno chutney
  • Eggs benedict $15.00
    • With a choice of bacon or salmon
  • Chicken supreme $23.00
    • Garlic marinated chargrilles chicken on a potato cake with sauteed veges and cream fraiche vinaigrette
  • Meringue roulade $12.00
    • Your wait staff will advise you of today's flavour
  • Add chicken $3.00
  • Beef wellington $25.00
    • Beef fillet with bacon, mushroom and mustard wrapped in puff pastry. Served with potato roasties and veges. (add a rich mushroom sauce)
  • Soup of the day $8.00
    • Your wait staff will advise of todays flavour
  • Chicken and port wine pate $12.00
    • With chutney, wholegrain toast and crackers
  • Wontons $4.50
    • with sauce 1/2 dozen
  • Corn cob $2.50
  • Crab Sticks $2.00
  • Donuts - Jam $2.50
  • Patties - Steak & onion $2.60
  • Fish Bites $1.00
  • Sole - Crumbed $6.50
  • Pineapple Rings $2.00
  • Crispy chicken & brie $18.50
    • Southern style crispy chicken & brie with seasonal salad vegetables in a honey & mustard vinaigrette
  • Butcher's block $POA
    • Direct from the butchers to your plate, check our specials board for todays carnivorous creation
  • -Add cheese $3.00
  • Soup of the day $9.50
    • Served with toasted ciabatta
  • Creme brulee $12.00
    • Served with berry compote & biscotti
  • The kiwi classic $22.00
    • Crispy beer battered fresh fish served with salad & fries
  • -Add bacon $3.00
  • -Add bacon $1.50
  • Side Salad $6.00
  • Grilled Chicken and Pear Salad $24.00
    • A perfect summer salad of grilled chicken, poached pear accompanied by salad greens, candied walnuts and parmesan cheese
  • Ultimate Beef Burger $22.00
    • Beef burger served on a ciabatta bun with lettuce, cheese beetroot, egg, tomato, beer battered onion rings and a side of fries
  • Pancakes $20.00
    • Your choice of berries and ice cream OR maple syrup, banana and bacon
  • Steak Sandwich $18.00
    • Served on fresh Vienna bread topped with caramelised onions, cheese, lettuce, tomato and aioli with a side of fries
  • Vegetarian Lasagne $22.00
    • Our open style lasagne is topped with roast pumpkin, spinach and ricotta
  • Fish and Chips $22.00
    • Fresh market fish battered or crumbed, served with tartare sauce, fries and salad
  • Mushrooms $4.00
  • Extras $5
    • Bacon, Portobello Mushrooms,Spinach
  • Specially prepared catch of the day N/A
    • check with our wait staff for today’s dish
  • Breakfast of Champions $20
    • Bratwurst sausage, tomatoes, mushrooms, bacon, hash browns, toasted sour dough & your choice of eggs
  • Mushroom & Parmesan Arancini $16
    • Traditi0nal Sicilian risotto balls filled with oven roasted portabella’s & parmesan, served with petit salad
  • Kids Pancakes $9
    • with maple syrup & ice-cream
  • B L A T Bagel $12
    • Filled toasted pumpkin seed bagel with crispy lettuce, streaky bacon, avocado pulp & tomato finished with aioli
  • Fries and Aioli $8
    • Large bowl of fries with our own aioli sauce
  • Surf ‘n’ Turf $36
    • Premium 200 gr Angus scotch fillet pan seared & oven baked to your specification, served with classic French fries, house salad, garlic prawns and a scallop in a rich creamy sauce.
  • Chicken Tikka $15.00
    • Marinated in a wonderful blend of tandoori spices and herbs, then grilled and served with fresh salad.
  • Extra Basmati Rice $3.50
  • Cheese & Garlic Naan $6.50
  • Chicken Tikka Masala $16.90
    • Tender marinated chicken simmered in a masala sauce with tomatoes and fresh chillies - five million English football fans can't be wrong (medium)
  • Vegetable Jaipuri $15.90
    • Variety of fresh vegetables in a creamy masala sauce (medium)
  • Vegetarian Wrap $11.00
  • Lamb Vindaloo $17.90
    • Goan favourite - hot and spicy curry tossed with hot red chillies tomato and vinegar (hot)
  • Butlers Platter $19.00
    • Vegetable samosas (2), Onion Bhajees (4), Chicken Tikka (4), fresh salad with mango dressing and selected dips.
  • Chicken
  • - Medium $13.50
  • - Medium $13.50
  • -Large $15.50
  • Apple and mint sauce available on request
  • -Sandwiches $6.90
  • Pork
  • -Sandwiches $6.90
  • Duck Liver Pate $17.00
    • free range duck liver pate,lavosh, grape and pomegranate chutney
  • MARGHERITA $24.00
    • tomato base, tomatoes, fresh basil, mozzarella, olive oil and fresh shaved parmesan
  • BEER BATTERED BLUE COD $29.00
    • with tartare, salad, lemon and chunky chips (GF on request)
  • SEAFOOD AND SAFFRON CHOWDER $16.50
    • with fresh seafood and grilled ciabatta
  • THAI ROTI WITH SPICED CHICKEN $15.00
  • AGED HEREFORD BEEF BURGER $25.00
    • with bacon, tomato, cheese, lettuce and fries
  • ESPRESSO MARTINI $18.50
    • espresso shot, vodka and kahlua
  • Macaroni and Cheese n/a
    • Ham, macaroni, cheese, baked and served with cheese
  • Beetroot, Feta & Hazelnuts $9.00
  • Our lunch offering includes a delicious selection of goodies from the cabinet which change daily. We create anything from wraps to muffins to salads to savouries, come on down and get a quality snack.
  • Chocolate Torte, Berry Compote, Chocolate Sauce, Cream $14.00
  • Homemade Bread w Balsamic & Olive Oil or Garlic Butter $7.00
  • Affagato $16.00
    • Shot of C4 coffee, Liqueur of your Choice, Ice Cream
  • Handcut Chips w Aioli $9.00
  • Chicken Wings $14.00
    • Chilli or BBQ w Sour Cream
  • Chicken Breast, Potato Gratin, Bearnaise $29.00
  • Garlic Pepper Prawns $15.80
    • Garlic prawns served with fresh vegetables, onions on rice
  • Hot & Spicy Cashew Nuts $14.00
    • Marinated chicken stir-fry with spring onion, celery, broccoli, cashew nuts & capsaicin on top of rice
  • Stir Fry Ginger & Spring Onion $13.00
    • Choice of chicken, beef or pork stir-fried with ginger, spring onion & celery on top of rice
  • Fried Rice $13.00
    • Khmer style fried rice, mixed vegetables & onion, choice of pork, chicken, beef or seafood
  • Fried Egg Noodle $13.00
    • Your choice of chicken, pork, beef or seafood with vegetables, onion, egg & bean sprouts
  • Beef Noodle Soup $12.00
    • Fresh sliced beef and beef balls served in Cambodian style soup with fat rice noodles and bean sprouts
  • Chicken Rice $13.00
    • Boiled chicken pieces on top of specially cooked rice served with traditional fish sauce, cucumber and sprinkled with peanuts
  • Hot & Spicy Bamboo $13.00
    • Hot and spicy beef with carrots, onion served on steamed rice
  • Seafood Nasi Goreng $11.00
    • Fried rice with king prawns, calamari, crab meat, fish balls and vegetables in Malaysian-style spices.
  • Sweet Sour Chicken Noodles/Rice $9.80
  • Mongolian Beef $9.80
    • Thin rice with beef and vegetables in special Mongolian sauce.
  • Honey Prawns Noodles/Rice $12.80
  • Chicken Teriyaki $9.80
    • Udon noodles with chicken and vegetables in special Japanese Teriyaki sauce.
  • Chicken Satay $9.80
    • Egg noodles with chicken and vegetables in satay sauce.
  • Honey Chicken Noodle $9.80
    • Egg noodles with battered chicken and vegetables in sweet honey sauce.
  • King Prawns Fried Rice $12.80
    • Fried rice with king prawns, shrimps and vegetables in garlic sauce.
  • PSDB Wonton $6.50
    • 3 pc
  • Steamed Whittakers Chocolate Buns 3pc $10.00
  • Pork & Prawn Shumai 4pc $12.00
  • PSDB Signature Xiaolongbao 5pc $12.00
  • Szechuan Cucumber Salad w/ Garlic, Szechuan, Chilli & Sesame $6.00
  • Emerald Prawn Har Gow w/ Sesame 4pc $12.00
  • Pork ‘n’ Garlic Chive Dumpling $10.00 / $18.00
  • Crystal Prawn w/ Water Chestnut & Coriander 4pc $12.00
  • Porchetta Salsa Verde $13.50
  • Grilled Aged Cheddar $13.50
  • Meatball & Parmesan $13.50
  • The Breakfast Bap $13.50
  • Serious Slaw $8.00
  • Poached Chicken & Slaw $13.50
    • Contains peanuts
  • The Special (B.L.T Pictured) $13.50
  • Serious Fries $6.00
  • Egg $4.00
  • Fish $2.40
  • Tomato $4.00
  • Steak Pattie $2.40
  • Pineapple Ring $2.00
  • Prawn Fried Rice $12.00
  • Hawaiian $5.00
  • Combination Fried Rice $11.50
  • Donut $2.20
  • Steak Chow Mein $10.50
  • Extra Serving of Meat $4.50
  • Prawn with Cashew Nut & Mushroom $15.50
  • Chicken & Cheese $5.60
  • Steak with Tomato on Fried Rice $11.00
  • Slice Pork Chow Mein $10.50
  • Wontons with Sweet & Sour Sauce (12) $10.00
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