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

Bessie (sample menu)
  • Spring Carrots, Honega, Sheep’s Feta, Mint $13
  • Marlborough King Salmon $24
    • Escabeche, Fennel, Buckwheat
  • White Polenta, Mushroom, Crispy Cavolo Nero, Parmesan $15
  • Black Garlic, Mushroom $3
  • Specially Cuts-To Share
  • Eye Fillet 180g $37
  • Potato Skins, Black Pepper Sour Cream, Pickles Onion, Dill $10
  • Roasted Brussels, Leaves, Bacon, Walnut Crema $15
Hoon Hay Thai Restaurant (sample menu)
  • (C) Crispy Pork $20.00
  • (C) Prawns $20.00
  • (A) Chicken, Beef or Pork $17.00
  • Ginger Dish (served with rice)
    • Stir fried finely sliced fresh ginger & vegetables
  • Pad Thai (our style) Guaranteed Different
    • Our style Pad Thai sauce
  • (B) Combination Meats $19.00
  • (B) Combination Meats $19.00
  • Tom Kha Soup $10.00
    • chicken served with rice
Pegasus Arms (sample menu)
  • Sauteed Prawn Spaghetti $26
    • served with chilli, lime, garlic, fresh parmesan and parsley
  • Pegasus Burger $19.50
    • housemade prime beef patty with bacon, smoked cheddar, ailoi, onion rings, lettuce our own chutney and fries
  • Crispy Chicken Strips $12
    • served with chipotle aioli and sweet chilli sauce
  • Fish and Chips (GF AVAILABLE ON REQUEST) POA
    • Please contact us for today's Fresh Catch and choose pan seared, crumbed or battered, served with a fresh green salad, fries, homemade tartare sauce and a lemon wedge
  • Dukkah Crusted Lamb Rump $32
    • cooked medium rare, served on pumpkin, feta, sundried tomato and caramalised onion tart with fresh salad, roasted vegetable medley and harissa mint yoghurt
  • Fish and Chips $9
    • a piece of freshly battered fish, with hot chips and a salad garnish
  • GF= GLUTEN FREE
  • Chicken Nibbles $12
    • marinated in your choice of Asian BBQ or Hot Buffalo, served with sesame seeds, blue cheese aioli & fresh celery
Grampian Fish & Chips (sample menu)
  • Hot Dogs $2.20
  • -1/2 Scoops $1.70
  • Bacon Corn Patties (Crum Bed) $2.60
  • French Fries $3.50
  • Meat Patties $2.20
  • Steak & Onion Patties $2.60
  • Plain Donuts $2.20
  • Sole Fillets (Crumbed) $5.70
Sasuke Riccarton (sample menu)
  • Aji-tama (egg) $2.00
  • Half & half sushi 8P $10.00
  • Teriyaki chicken box $16.00
  • Pork curry $13.50
  • Inari (2P/1P) $4.00/$2.50
  • Karaage don $13.50
  • Extra noodles $3.00
  • Teriyaki beef don $14.50
Little India (sample menu)
  • Chole Bhatura $12.00
  • Ganga Jamuna Subzi $12.00
  • Shahi Paneer $14.00
  • Tandoori Lamb Salad $14.00
  • Bengali Fish $17.00
  • Lamb Vindaloo $16.00
  • Bhatura is a wonderfully soft bread made from flour mixed with semolina and yoghurt, then finished in hot oil. Bhatura is a speciality from the Punjab and is enjoyed on the street corners at any time of the day. Two pieces of bhatura breads served with chole (chickpea), lamb or chicken.
  • Chicken Biryani $15.00
Purple Weka Cafe & Bar (sample menu)
  • (B) Salmon $18.50
  • Savoury Mince $13.50
    • served on toasted bread topped with a poached egg
  • Toast and Home-Made Preserves $8.50
  • Bowl of Fries $7.00
    • served with aioli
  • Mini Chicken Salad $9.50
  • Beef or Chicken Burger $17.50
    • served with bacon, lettuce and tomato in a toasted bun served with home-made relish and fries
  • Chicken and Cheese Nachos (also available with mince topping) $10.50
  • A Selection of Bread and Dips $12.50
Pure Cafe Co. (sample menu)
  • Paleo or Oaty Granola (paieo, wf) $14
    • Served with poached pear, berry compote & organic yoghurt
  • Grain Free Raw Breakfast (paieo. gf.df.v.wf) $14.5
    • Almonds, banana, pumpkin, sunflower seeds, dried fruit coconut chia seeds & seasonal fruit
  • paleo. swap beans for Akaroa Salmon or Havoc Bacon add: $5.00
  • Akaroa Salmon $6.5
  • Steel Cut Oat Porridge (df) $12.5
    • High in protein & fibre Served with lush healthy toppings (Toppings change weekly)
  • Poached Organic Eggs $16
    • With. Micro Salad. Raw Spinach and Artichoke Ketchup
  • Havoc Bacon (Nitrate free) $6.5
  • Coconut Yoghurt $3.5
Cafe Prague (sample menu)
  • Prosciutto Cream Cheese Spinach Roulade $16
    • prosciutto cream cheese spinach roulade w- rocket salad, walnuts, cherry tomato and ciabatta
  • Lamb Salad $23
    • grilled lamb fillet served w. balsamic strawberry, baby spinach, red onion, mint pesto and kumara chips
  • Apple Tart $14
    • apple tart served with whipped cream and ice cream
  • Pasta of the Day N/A
    • please ask our friendly staff
  • Eggs Benedict $21.50
    • w. house smoked salmon
  • Soup of the day $12.50
    • please ask our friendly staff
  • Pasta of the Day N/A
    • ask our friendly staff
  • Bagel $9
    • w. 2 fillings - cream cheese, tomato or pesto
Cafe Jireh (sample menu)
  • Thai Green Curry $14.00
    • Chicken and vegetables cooked in a medium spiced curry sauce and served with rice and papadams
  • Fries $6.00
    • Served with tomato and aioli sauce
  • Creamy Risotto $12.00
    • With your choice of bacon or chicken
  • French Omelette $14.00
    • A traditional 3 Omelette filled with Ham or bacon, mozzarella cheese, Mushrooms and capsicum served with Toasted Ciabatta bread
  • Nachos $14.00
    • Served with house made salsa and sour cream and sweet chilli
  • Pancakes $9.50
    • Stack of 3 pancakes served with maple syrup. You choose your sides!
  • - Add grilled cheese and bacon $12.00
  • Steak Sandwich $14.50
    • A 125g ribeye cooked to your liking and served on toasted ciabatta, salad greens, tomato and with a side of fries
Taso's Seafood Shop (sample menu)
  • Salmon $6.00
  • Double Meat $4.50
  • Mushroom $4.00
  • Gurnard $4.00
  • RodCod $4.00
  • Fish $5.00
  • Salmon $6.00
  • Sole $5.00
Aikmans Restaurant (sample menu)
  • Sourdough Flatbread. (V,GF) $15
    • smoked beetroot hummus, almonds and olive oil
  • Fried Chicken $17
    • Soy, ginger, chilli sauce
  • Pork & Pistachio terrine $21
    • Pickled plums, cucumbers, house mustard, ciabatta
  • Croquettes $15
    • Prawn, sweet corn, jalapeño, spring onion.
  • Gorgonzola Picante $9
    • Fig jam, quince paste, ciabatta
  • -20 for $3
  • Barrys Bay, Wainui special vintage.
    • Is a harder cheese, flavours are bold and earthy
  • Garden Salad.( V, GF) $12
    • avocado, tomato, cucumber, red onion, toasted seeds, sheery vinaigrette.
The Sushi Company (sample menu)
  • Teriyaki chicken half roll $4.50
  • Saboro bento salmon (salmon rice box) $8.90
  • Karaage chicken & pork tonkatsu $9.90
  • Saboro bento salmon (salmon rice box) $8.90
  • Chirashizushi (mix seafood sashimi on rice) $11.90
  • Soboro bento chicken teriyaki (chicken teriyaki rice box) $8.90
  • Karaage chicken half roll $4.50
  • Teriyaki chicken & large king salmon & avocado $9.90
Hard Wok (sample menu)
  • Curry Beef with Vegetabies $11.90/$12.90
  • Corn Nuggets (1/2 dozen) $3.00
  • Chicken sweet corn soup $6.50
  • Beef & mushroom with egg soup $7.50
  • Plain Fried Rice $6.50
  • Thai Chicken & Peanut Sauce $11.90/$12.90
  • Combination Fu Yong Egg $11.90/$12.90
  • Steak with Mushrooms & vegetables $11.90/$12.90
Ilex (sample menu)
  • Free range chicken and almond pie $9.00
    • with tomato relish served with salad greens, hazelnuts. currants and radish
  • Toasted muesli. yoghurt and poached fruits $8.00
  • Corn fritters with poached eggs avocado, tomato Kasumi, avocado creme. chilli and soft herbs(V)(GF) $19.00
  • Green pea, feta and mint croquettes with roast hazelnuts, dehydrated olive, soft herbs and parmesan aioli(V) $11.00
  • Sous vide local chicken breast $21.00
    • with harissa, Pearl cous cous salsa, lemon, pancetta and pickled red onion(GF)
  • Waffles with hazelnut caramel poached pears, berries, cream and toasted hazelnuts $19.00
  • Quinoa Falafel wrap with hummus. smoked yoghurt, cucumber. Lettuce and tomato salsa $ 9.00
  • Please see counter staff to make your selection
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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