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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  • Side salad $6
    • mesclun, tomato, cucumber, red onion bound with balsamic dressing
  • Create your own masterpiece
    • choose your meat
  • Jalapeno
  • Extra Filling $1.50
  • Burger Pattie $ 4
    • Homemade with secret herbs
  • Vegetarian (Pick 6 options) $9
  • Caramelized Pear
  • Cucumber
Five Stars (sample menu)
  • Fried Chicken Wings on Rice $12.00
  • Curry (Chicken, Pork or Beef) on Rice $12.00
  • Medium $16.00
  • Beef Salad $16.00
  • Large $28.00
  • Medium $16.00
  • Large $30.00
  • Medium $20.00
1040 Takeaway (sample menu)
  • Bacon $4.90
  • Steak & Onion $5.80
  • Cheese & Pineapple $5.60
  • Gurnard $4.50
  • Groper $6.00
  • Corn Nuggets (6)
  • Steak & Tomato $5.60
  • Spring roll
Simos (sample menu)
  • Spanish famous paella (seafood and vegetables) $19.00
  • Black Forest Gateau $7.90
  • Jewelled Couscous Salad with orange & cinnamon Med $7.50 Large $10.00
  • Spanish Salad with tomato, red onion & capers Med $7.50 Large $10.00
  • Roasted pear, date and feta $12.00
  • Grilled sumac Lamb Kona with yoghurt and mint sauce $12.50
  • Smoked Barley Salad with Tahini sauce Med $7.50 Large $10.00
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Salt On The Pier (sample menu)
  • French Toast $16
    • Served with banana, bacon and maple syrup
  • Kids Fish & Chips $12
    • Battered Blue Cod fillet with fries, Salad & tomato sauce
  • Soup of the Day $12
    • Our own delicious soup served with a warmed bread roll
  • Cheesecake of the Day $12.5
    • Homemade New York baked. Ask your waiter about today’s creation.
  • Vegemite Sandwich $3.5
  • Chicken Breast Fillet $32
    • Marinated & baked in a crispy coated shell, served with steamed rice, red coconut sauce and summer vegetables.
  • Kids Pancakes $9
    • with maple syrup & ice-cream
  • Ice-cream sundae – chocolate or caramel $5.5
Monthai Takeaway (sample menu)
  • Chicken satay $8.00
  • Calamari with sweet chili paste and vegetables $20.00
  • Green curry
    • Well-known Thai curry with coconut cream and green chili paste combined with selected vegetables
  • Fish cakes $8.00
  • Red curry
    • Traditional Thai curry with dried red chili paste and coconut milk with bamboo shoots and seasonal vegetables.
  • Tom Kha Gai $17.00
    • Creamy soup with coconut cream, galangal and lime juice
  • Spring rolls $8.00
  • Yellow curry
    • If you are a big fan of Thai curries, this is a must try dish that brings you the flavour of southern of Thailand
Smash Palace (sample menu)
  • BODGIEBURGER $15.00
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  • OLIVES $10.00
    • marinated in chilli and herbs with pickled garlic.
  • CHIPS $7.00
    • with Aioli.
  • ONION RINGS $12.00
    • with SP BBQ Sauce.
  • WEDGES $8.00
    • with Sour Cream and Sweet Chilli.
  • Add Fries or Coleslaw to Any Burger $3.00
  • CHEESEBURGER $12.00
    • Beef, cheese, chutney, gherkin, and mayo.
  • BASIC $11.00
    • Beef, chutney, mayo and gherkin.
No Name Food Bar (sample menu)
  • Onion $3.20
  • Ham $2.50
  • Double Meat $4.00
  • Tomato $3.40
  • Beetroot $3.40
  • Squid Rings 1/2 doz $4.50
  • Mushroom $3.40
  • Fish $4.00
Coffee Therapy (sample menu)
  • Add on: Bacon, Avocado, Tomato $4.00 each
  • French toasted banana bread with maple mousse and berries $15.00
  • Smoked salmon on rye with poached egg, avocado and sauce hollandaise $16.50
  • Soup of the day $15.00
  • Toast w selection of jams $5.80
  • Eggs on toast $10.00
  • Caesar salad - add chicken $4.00 $10.00
  • Granola with natural yoghurt and berries $9.00
The Black Horse (sample menu)
  • - Ham, Cheese & Onion
  • Basket of Wedges $8.00
    • Served with sour cream
  • Basket of Chips $6.50
    • Served with tomato sauce
  • - Ham & Cheese
  • Nuggets & Chips $8.00
    • Chicken Nuggets served with tomato sauce
  • Fish & Chips $8.00
    • Fish Bites served with tomato sauce or tartare sauce
  • Snack Basket $8.00
    • Chicken Nuggets, Fish & Mini Hotdog, served with chips & tomato sauce
  • - Cheese & Onion
The Miller Bar and Cafe (sample menu)
  • GF. Ribeye Steak $22.00
    • A prime 250g ribeye steak served to your liking alongside salad and chips or seasonal roast vegetables. Your choice of mushroom sauce, bearnaise sauce or garlic butter.
  • Chicken Cranberry & Brie: $13.50
    • Tender pieces of chicken lay on top of a cranberry base & sprinkled with chunks of brie.
  • Add : Mash & Gravy/ Roast Vegetables/ Side Salad $7.00
  • GF. Caesar Salad $14.00
    • Fresh cos lettuce, bacon, homemade croutons and parmesan cheese all tossed in our amazing Caesar dressing & finished with a poached egg.
  • Meat Lovers: $13.50
    • When sausage, bacon, pepperoni and steak come together to make a mouth watering feast for you or to share with friends.
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    • Tender strips of chicken, coated in our special Moroccan herb crust, rested on a garden fresh salad
  • BBQ Pulled Beef Sandwich $15.00
    • Beautiful slow cooked beef pulled apart and coated in our secret spiced BBQ sauce & served with salad and chips.
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Straits Cafe (sample menu)
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  • Bacon, honey and truffle flavoured popcorn $7.00
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Woolston Tavern (sample menu)
  • Spicy wedges supreme
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  • Spicy wedges $8.00
    • Served with sour creme and chilli sauce
  • Chicken nuggets and chips $8.00
    • 6 chicken nuggets with chips and tomato sauce
  • Chips S$4/L$6
    • Served with sauce and aioli
  • Seafood basket $10.00
    • assortment of seafood snacks bites and chips
  • Beef nacho $10.00
    • Served with sour cream
The Naked Baker (sample menu)
  • Sweet Treats Platters $39.00 / $56.00
    • A selection on our famous sweet treats cut into finger / bite sizes (Small - 22 piece / Large - 32 piece)
  • Work Shout Platter (Small) $37.40
    • Contains: Club Sandwiches, Slices and Fresh Fruit - For Approx 5 People
  • Average Joe Pack $9.00 / $8.50 / $8.00
    • Contains: 1 Can of Drink, 1 Sandwich Pack, 1 Medium Biscuit, 1 Piece of Fruit (1-10 / 11-20 / 21+)
  • Vol-au-vents $15.50/dozen
    • Assorted mixture of flavours available: Curry Chicken and Mushroom / Savoury Ham and Onion / Spinach Chicken and Garlic
  • French Breakfast / Morning Tea Platter $55.00
    • This spread contains regular croissants, ham & cheese croissants, custard & fruit danish and chocolate croissants. Feeds 10 people. Supplied with: Jam, Cream, Butter & Napkins.
  • Sushi $47.00
    • Made to order - Only available after 11am
  • Fruit Platters $29.00 / $37.00
    • Small Fruit Platter / Large Fruit platter (Fruit platter prices are approximate and subject to current fruit prices)
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    • Small platter / Large platter
Beauvais Cafe (sample menu)
  • Aioli $2.50
  • Pizza Bread with:
  • Potato Rosti $5.00
  • Ribeye Steak $27.50
    • Grilled to your liking served with salad, chips and choice of Garlic Butter or Mushroom Sauce.
  • Moroccan Chicken Salad $19.50
    • Special Moroccan marinated chicken served on bed of salad with roasted cashew nuts and grilled brie cheese
  • Eggs Benedict $19.50
    • Served on English muffins & hollandaise sauce with your choice of Salmon / Ham / Bacon / Greens & Mushrooms
  • - Tomato and mozzarella $7.50
  • Mushroom $18.50
    • Sautee mushroom balsamic reduction finished with cream topped with bacon and poached egg on toasted rye
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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