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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The Lotus-Heart Vegetarian Restaurant (sample menu)
  • Dal $8.95
    • blended red lentils mingled with mild spices gently simmered to perfection. vegan option available, gluten-free
  • Dal $9.95/$13.95
    • blended red lentils mingled with mild spices gently simmered to perfection (cup/bowl)
  • Breadless burger platter $14.95
    • a tasty veggie pattie topped with grilled cheese, gherkins, tomato and mayo. served fried and a fresh seasonal salad
  • Nori wrap $16.95
    • kimchae, salad, cashew mayo and activated spicy seeds wrapped in a toasted nori sheet
  • Sweet treats n/a
    • variety of cakes, slices and raw vegan cheesecakes are made daily
  • Vegan chocolate cake $6.50
    • our signature double-layered, chocolate iced, vegan chocolate cake
  • Antipasto platter $16.50
    • as appetising assortment of marinated olives, seasonal vegetables, sunflower seed patties, house dips and grilled pita bread
  • Akoori $14.50
    • creamy scrambled free-range eggs seasoned with fresh indian flavours. served with toasted house bread
Simos (sample menu)
  • Salad of the day N/A
  • Roasted pear, date and feta $12.00
  • Harira (Hearty Soup: Lamb, chickpeas and vegetable) $12.00
  • Sticky Date and Toffee Pudding $7.90
  • Smoked Barley Salad with Tahini sauce Med $7.50 Large $10.00
  • Moroccan lamb with prunes and almond $19.00
  • Pavlova Roulade with Turkish delight $7.90
  • Harira (Vegetarlan tomato base with fresh herbs and lemon) $12.00
Ken's Takeaway (sample menu)
  • ROAST PORK PINEAPPLE ON RICE $12.00
  • BAMI GORENG NOODLES $11.50
  • Jam Rap $2.00
  • ROAST PORK FOO YOUNG RICE $12.00
  • Sausage $2.00
  • SWEET & SOUR FISH $12.50
  • Fish $2.40
  • Crab Stick $2.00
North Road Fish and Chips (sample menu)
  • Awesomeness in a burger! Egg, meat pattie, onion, tomato, lettuce, beetroot & tomato sauce $5.50
  • Plain Sausage / Pineapple Ring $.2.50
  • Meat Patties $2.50
    • 100% beef mince, potato, onion & herbs. Legendary family favourite!!!
  • Seafood Fritters $2.50
    • Hoki fish, crabsticks, fresh herbs, spring onion and smoked fish. Yummy mix of seafood!
  • 4 Potato Fritters / 4 Hashbrowns / 4 Chicken Nuggets / 4 Squid Rings / 5 Mini Spring Rolls $2.50
  • Battered Red Cod / Battered Sole / Battered Blue Cod (Chatham Island) Please ask
  • 4 Fish Bites / 4 Onion Rings / 2 Crab Sticks $2.50
  • Kumara Fries $3.50
Sasuke Riccarton (sample menu)
  • Gyu don large $14.50
  • Edamame soybean $4.50
  • Gyu don $9.50
  • Jumbo box $20.00
  • Miso ramen $14.50
    • miso flavor
  • Seasoned seaweed steam $0.30
  • Teriyaki chicken don $12.50
  • Vegetable roll $5.80/$9.90
    • cabbage, avocado, cucumber, carrot, mayo, inari (4P/8P)
Khmer Satay Noodle House (sample menu)
  • Chicken Rice $13.00
    • Boiled chicken pieces on top of specially cooked rice served with traditional fish sauce, cucumber and sprinkled with peanuts
  • Sweet and Sour Satay $12.00
    • Grill marinated beef or chicken satay stir fried with pineapple and onion and natural pineapple juices on a bed of steamed rice topped with our special peanut sauce
  • Hot & Spicy Noodle Soup (Tom Yum) $13.00
    • Choice of chicken or seafood cooked in tom yum paste, mushrooms, lime leaves & lemon juice
  • Garlic Pepper Prawns $15.80
    • Garlic prawns served with fresh vegetables, onions on rice
  • Vegetarian Satay $11.00
    • Stir fry vegetables on a bed of steamed rice topped with our special peanut sauce
  • Satay Sauce on Rice or Noodles $7.00
    • Choice of steamed rice or noodles topped with our special peanut sauce
  • Fresh Spring Rolls $8.00
    • Your choice of chicken or vegetarian with carrot, egg, lettuce, bean sprouts, served with fish sauce
  • Garlic Pepper Pork $13.00
    • Stir-fried pork with fresh garlic & pepper with spring onion & capsaicin
Curators House Restaurant (sample menu)
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  • Venado a la parrilla $42.00
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  • Cheese... $ 32.00/ $18.00
    • A trio of the best available cheeses served with quince paste, local walnut halves (to share/ for one)
  • Chuletitas de cordero a la parilla $23.00
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  • Curator's fries $9.00
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Thai Po Thong Restaurant and Takeaway (sample menu)
  • Noodle $3.00
  • Sunrise prawn (8 pcs) $11.00
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  • Cashew nut N/A
    • Stir fried carrot, broccoli, cauliflower, onion, spring onion, cabbage, celery, courgette with chilli paste and garnished with cashew nut
  • Thai salad $17.50
    • Available for chicken, pork or beef. This style salad with chilli, lemon juice, fish sauce, red onion, celery, tomato, spring onion and coriander
  • Thai salad $20.50
    • Black tiger king prawn or mix seafood. This style salad with chilli, lemon juice, fish sauce, red onion, celery, tomato, spring onion and coriander
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  • Red curry N/A
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  • Vegetarian wonton (6pcs) $7.50
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Winnie Bagoes Ferrymead (sample menu)
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    • pan-fried chicken, vegetables and crispy noodles with chilli and coriander dressing. served on a bed of lettuce
  • Scallop and Bacon $18.00
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  • Charred Lamb $18.50
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  • Sicillian $18.00 / $21.00
    • hot salami, sundried tomatoes, mozzarella, olives, garlic and red capsicum (Medium / Large)
  • Szechuan Tempura Squid $16.00
    • tempura and szechuan batter squid served with Asian salaad and thai dressing
  • The Roast $17.50 / $27.00 / $33.00
    • roast chicken, pumpkin, potato, rosemary, garlic and red onions topped with winnie's garlic and rosemary gravy (Small / Medium / Large / Half & half +$3)
  • Kiwi Craving $17.50 / $27.00 / $33.00
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Panda Express Restaurant (sample menu)
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  • Homemade Green Bean Porridge $2.00
  • Chef's Special Side Dish $6.00
  • Chef's Special Soybean Milk $2.50
  • Seaweed Salad with Soy Sauce $5.00
  • Chef's Special Soybean Milk $2.50
  • Homemade Noodles with Tianjing Style Zha Jiang $10.00
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Hachi Hachi Victoria St (sample menu)
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  • Karaage Crispy Chicken Curry $14.90
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  • Yaki Udon $11.90
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    • a value meal comes with Kumara Crisps and Mogu Mogu drink (for water/Coke product/organic juice add $1.00)
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Tasty Pizza (sample menu)
  • Supreme $7.90
    • Breast Fillet, Mayo, Cheese, Onion, Tomato, Lettuce, Aioli Sauce
  • Pizza Combo $9.99
    • Small pizza, reg, chips & drink
  • Fillet Burger $7.00
    • Fresh Chicken Breast, Mayo, Lettuce
  • Chicken Aioli $7.90
    • Chicken Fillet, Aioli Sauce, Caramelized Onion, Salad
  • BBQ Bacon / Fungy Ham / Pepperoni / Veg. Classic / Kid's Special / Cheesy Garlic / Margherita
  • Mini Feast $9.90
    • 2 pieces of chicken, 1 reg, chips & 1 reg. drink
  • Chicken Delight $7.90
    • Chicken Fillet, Satay Sauce, Caramelized Onion, Salad, Shredded Cheese
  • Double Pack $30.00
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Mexico Christchurch (sample menu)
  • Candied Fennel Yeast Battered Prawns $7.00
    • chipotle crema, pineapple pico, red slaw
  • Crumbed Chili Portobello $16.00
    • w bruised cherry tomatoes, chili, capsicum mojo
  • Salsa Roja $8.00
    • w house made yellow corn chips
  • Esquites $8.00
    • corn, chipotle butter, magic powder, queso seco, blackened onion crema
  • Al Pastor $18.00
    • Crispy Pork (Free Farmed), kimchi, apple yoghurt, radish, mint, sesame
  • Charred Watermelon $12.00
    • queso, baby rocket, sunflower seeds, ancho dressing
  • Marinated Pan-Fried Fish $7.00
    • w sauce gribiche, pumpkin slaw, green chili crema
  • Cheesecake $10.00
    • Mexican wedding biscuit, candied pineapple, lime curd, puffed wild rice
Shroom Room Cafe (sample menu)
  • Housemade cashew + pumpkin seed sausages served with grilled tomatoes, mushrooms + poached eggs on wholegrain toast $20.00
  • Hollandaise optional n/a
  • Long black $3.50
  • Mocha $4.50
  • Harvest breakfast $18.00
    • seasonal veges, hashbrowns, eggs on toast
  • Hot chocolate $4.00
  • Iced coffee $7.00
  • Soy $0.70
Subway (sample menu)
  • Hot Chilli N/A
  • Chicken Classic N/A
  • Jalapenos N/A
  • Choc Chip N/A
  • Three Pepper Chicken N/A
  • White Chip Macadamia N/A
  • Cucumber N/A
  • Mayo N/A
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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