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

  • Garlic Spinach $3
  • Kids Tostada $12
    • A crispy tortilla with house made tomato relish, roasted tomato, cheese and a fried egg
  • Bowl of Wedges with Sour Cream $11
  • Bangin’ Breakfast Potatoes $16
    • Golden crispy potatoes, grilled asparagus, heirloom tomatoes, caraway seeds and poached eggs served with our house made brown onion relish
  • Luciano’s Bruschetta $14
    • Toasted ciabatta with garden greens and Basil pesto, tomato & feta
  • Eggs Your Way $10.5
    • Two free range eggs, poached, fried or scrambled, on your choice of toasted sourdough or multigrain
  • Ice Cream Sundae $9
    • Fruit salad & mixed berry reduction
  • Classic Bene Half $14 Full $19
    • Free range poached eggs served on toasted ciabatta with Luciano’s famous hollandaise, a roasted tomato and Grilled Broccolini & Asparagus
  • Bei Hin Ye $7.50
    • Slow cooked chana dahl with light spices.
  • Wetda Seebian $16.00
    • Mild pork curry/stew slow cooked in shallots, garlic & light spices.
  • Binlay Zarkin $19.00
    • Skewers of prawn, fish & squid marinated in light spices, grilled & served with lemon.
  • Creme Brulee $11.00
    • Not Burmese, but made traditional style. - *Flamed with cointreau $13.00
  • Per person. $3.00
  • Biay-ji Ngajo $16.00
    • Tender squid pieces sauteed with basil, chilli and onion.
  • Majidi Ye Ke Mot $7.50
    • Tamarind sorbet - tangy & refreshing. - Or for the brave - chilli topped sorbet $7.50
  • Napijo $14.50
    • Crumbly fish, served spicy with crisp lettuce.
  • Carne Di Maile $26.00
    • pulled pork, thyme, roasted fennel, provolone, apple, rocket
  • One cheese $18.00
  • Carbonara $26.00
    • free range smoky bacon, free range egg, Parmesan w black pepper
  • Roasted Spring Carrot Salad $22.00
    • with hung yoghurt, mint + orange
  • Akaroa Salmon with broccolini, confit vine tomatoes + chives butter $36.00
  • Spaghetti $30.00
    • clams, crispy prosciutto, garlic oil, lemon, mint, herbs
  • Asparagus $24.00
    • roasted local asparagus, lemon, soft goats cheese, mint pesto, pine nuts
  • House Made Granola $16.00
    • with poached fruit, yoghurt, panna cotta and milk
  • Served from 6pm - 11pm Wednesday - Saturday. (Bar opens at 4pm)
  • -Add Grains $5.00
  • -Add Cheese Toastie $7.00
  • These are small complimentary dishes to our wine list. They will be served when the bar is open from 4pm and throughout the evening for those that would prefer a snack and a glass of wine.
  • Small Cheese or Nut Cheese Plate - $10.00
  • Blue Cheese Paté and Crackers - $12.00
  • Bell Bird Sourdough and Black Truffle Butter. $60.00
  • Potato Truffle Vichyssoise Mille Feuille $60.00
  • Polenta Crumbed Calamari $10.00
    • w/ lime & wasabi mayo
  • Edamame Beans $6.00
    • w/ miso butter
  • 200g Striploin Steak $18.00
    • served cut, w/ rocket & parmesan
  • CFC - Civil Fried Chicken or Cauliflower $10.00
    • w/ chipotle & agave
  • Lambs Ribs $15.00
    • w/ BBQ sauce & slaw
  • Miso Roasted Eggplant $10.00
    • w/ toasted sesame
  • Hand Cut Chips $10.00
    • w/ aioli
  • Baked Market Fish $16.00
    • w/ steamed greens & pickled chilli
  • Chicken Bulgogi $12.00
    • Succulent chicken breast pieces marinated in Mum’s special blend of soy sauce, black pepper, onions, garlic served with vegetables
  • Sushi
  • Curry Chicken (Vegetarian available) $12.00
    • Japanese curry with potato, carrot and onion with crunchy house salad. Served with rice
  • Yookgejang (spicy beef soup with rice) $12.00
    • Spicy soup made with beef, spring onions, mushrooms in a red broth seasoned with chilli, garlic and soy sauce
  • Katsudon $12.00
    • Deep fried crumbed pork cutlet with cooked veges and egg in a special soy sauce
  • Vegetable $10.00
  • Yake Udon $12.00
    • Stir fried thick noodle, chicken and veges in teriyaki sauce
  • Salmon and avocado $11.00
  • Hungry man $13.90
    • Prime new zealand beef topped with melted cheddar, american streaky bacon, egg, lettuce, tomato, red onion, beetroot relish, aioli & smokey BBQ sauce
  • Flaming cow classic
    • Prime new zealand beef with streaky bacon, melted cheddar, salad greens, aioli & our special hickory smoked BBQ sauce
  • Bacon $2.00
  • Peanut piston $11.90
    • House made satay chicken patty grilled with our signature peanut & coconut sauce, salad greens, tomato & aioli
  • Chips
  • Brie / Feta $2.00
  • -Large $6.00
  • Kid's crumbed chicken $4.00
  • Combo it! add $5
    • Tator Tots + a Handle of Iced Tea
  • Buffalo Wings $14
    • Blue Cheese Dip, Celery, Carrots
  • Asparagus & Candied Bacon $10
  • Smoked Chicken Hoagie $15
    • Arugula, Swiss Cheese, Green Tomato Salsa, Chipotle Aioli
  • Steak Fingers $14
    • Spiced Cream Gravy
  • Double Barrel Hoagie $15
    • Smoked Pulled Pork, Smoked Chicken, Red Cabbage Slaw, Onion Rings, BBQ Sauce
  • Tator Tots $10
    • Smoked Garlic Aioli
  • Smores $12
    • Toasted Marshmallow, Graham Cracker, Chocolate
  • Toast 6.00
    • spreads- honey, jam, Nutella or vegemite …
  • Eggs Benedict 16.50
    • with free range smoky bacon …
  • Mushrooms on toast 15.50
    • Mushrooms fried in garlic butter, served on grain toast and topped with feta …
  • Eggs Benedict 16.50
    • with spinach …
  • Change to gluten free toast … add 1.00
  • Free-range smoky bacon, Rosti, Bratwurst … 5.00
  • Free range egg… 2.50
  • Pesto pasta 14.00
    • Fettucine tossed in basil pesto and topped with roast tomato …
  • Deep Fried Steak with Beijing Sauce $11.00
  • Mini Spring Rolls - 6pcs $4.50
  • All served with a bowl of rice N/A
  • Chicken with Ginger and Spring Onion $10.00
  • Beefballs & Vegetables Soup $5.00
  • Deep Fried Wontons - 8pcs $6.00
  • Chicken and Mushroom Soup $5.00
  • Chicken with Cashew Nuts $10.00
  • 2 Free Range Eggs $9.80
    • done to your liking, served on toast - w Bacon $12.00
  • Big Breakfast $19.00
    • served with breakfast sausage, bacon, tomato, mushrooms, with eggs the way you like & toast
  • Eggs Florentine $17.50
    • smoked salmon on a toasted ciabatta with spinach, poached eggs & hollandaise sauce
  • Homemade, Toasted Muesli $10.20
    • served with fruit, yogurt & milk
  • Eggs Benedict w Bacon $15.20
    • on a toasted ciabatta, poached eggs & hollandaise
  • Pancakes $14.90
    • served with banana, bacon and maple syrup
  • Crafted Classic B.L.T. $12.50
    • with our homemade aioli, tomato relish & crispy bacon
  • (A) OR berry compote with cream or yogurt $12.50
  • Lamb Rogan Josh $9.50
    • Its making marked the pinnacle of the culinary Craft of Kashmir. The master chefs of the Royal Mughal kitchens boasted about perfecting this dish. Lean lamb cooked with roasted & crushed spices.
  • Lamb Madras $9.50
    • A favourite with those who enjoy their curry hot. lamb cooked in hot spices.
  • Vegetable Korma $8.50
    • Vegetables cooked in a creamy sauce made of almond paste, cream & spices
  • Vegetable Combo $12.50
    • Curry+Rice+Naan+Soft Drink(355ml)
  • Mattar Paneer $8.50
    • Peas and homemade cottage cheese cooked with tomatoes, spices and herbs.
  • Vegetable Biriyany $9.00
    • Basmati rice cooked with vegetable in an exotic blend of spices.
  • Chicken Biryani $9.50
    • Basmati rice cooked with chicken in an exotic blend of spices.
  • Mango Chicken $8.50
    • Boneless chicken cooked in an aromatic mango sauce, tempered with onion, mustard seeds.
  • Deep fried combination Entrée $12.00
    • Any 2 of the above
  • Whole fish of the day with hot chilli sauce (subject to availability) From $35.00
  • Clams with hot chilli sauce (subject to availability) $18.00
  • Pork with hot chilli sauce $18.90
  • Chicken with pineapple $16.80
  • Mussels with chilli sauce $21.00
  • Scallops with seasonal vegetables $26.30
  • Deep fried prawns with sweet and sour sauce $21.00
  • Beef Don
    • Bulgogi beef, salad & rice
  • Teriyaki Chicken Don
    • Teriyaki chicken, salad & rice
  • Spice Chicken Don
    • Karaage chicken with spicy sauce, salad & rice
  • Teriyaki Salmon Don
    • Teriyaki salmon, salad & rice
  • Takoyaki
    • 8 pcs octopus or prawns
  • Tempura Udon
    • Prawn, vegetable tempura
  • Sashimi Combo
    • 15pcs
  • Tuna
    • 10pcs
  • West Coast Whitebait Omelette G $22.50
    • The revered West Coast delicacy served in a light omelette with salad greens, lemon wedges and grain toast
  • With a Breast of house Smoked Chicken $9.50
  • With Bully’s Beetroot Cured Salmon Gravlax $10.00
  • With Hot Smoked Akaroa Salmon $10.00
  • Bully’s Buccaneers Sundae $6.50
    • Scoops of vanilla ice cream scattered with all sorted lollies. Topped with your choice of Chocolate, Caramel or Berry Sauce and cream
  • French Fries with garlic aioli $7.50
  • Duck Breast Salad G $17.50
    • Pan roasted medium rare, sliced and served over Asian inspired leaf and shredded vegetable salad topped with mandarin segments. Finished with pomegranate dressing, red quinoa and fresh mint & coriander
  • Warmed Triple Garlic Loaf $7.20
    • Filled with melted garlic & herb butter
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