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

Noodle Union (sample menu)
  • Mongolian Beef $9.80
    • Thin rice noodles with beef and vegetables in special Mongolian sauce.
  • Nasi Goreng $9.80
    • Fried rice with roast pork and vegetables in Malaysian-style spices.
  • Honey Chicken Fried Rice $9.80
    • Fried rice with battered chicken and vegetables in sweet honey sauce.
  • BBQ Pork Noodles $9.80
    • Egg noodles with roast pork, tomato and vegetables in Cantonese BBQ sauce.
  • Garlic Fried Rice $10.50
    • Fried rice with king prawns, roast pork, beef, chicken and vegetables in garlic sauce.
  • Singapore Fried Noodles $9.80
    • Thin rice noodles with roast pork, shrimps and vegetables in mild curry sauce.
  • Combination Soup $10.50
    • Egg noodles with king prawns, roast pork, beef, chicken and vegetables in chicken soup.
  • Vegetarian Soup $9.00
Simos (sample menu)
  • Three Berry Cheese Cake $7.90
  • Sumac beef kofta with pomegranate sauce $16.00
  • Berber couscous (vegetarian) $ 17.00
  • Dolmades of mint and rice stuffed vine leaves with garlic & cucumber dip (6 pieces) $8.50
  • Spanish famous paella (seafood and vegetables) $19.00
  • Spiced prime Beef Balls in oregano & tomato sauce $10.50
  • Spiced North African roll with salad (2 pieces) and charmoulla sauce $10.00
  • Sautéed Calamari with lemon, olives and fresh herbs $10.00
Shanghai Street Dumplings (sample menu)
  • Fresh Beef and Capsicum, Mushroom, Potato, Onion $16.50
    • with Black Pepper sauce
  • Ho Fen (Rice Noodles) $15.50
    • Stir-fried rice noodles with bean sprouts, garlic chives - Bacon with soy sauce
  • Fresh Beef and Capsicum, Mushroom, Potato, Onion $16.50
    • with spicy sauce
  • Shanghai Dumpling (for six) $11.50
    • Pretty dumpling stuffed with: Free-range Chicken and coriander
  • Prawns and Capsicum, Mushroom, Potato, Onion $18.50
    • with kung-pao sauce
  • Sweet sour pork belly $18.00
  • Shanghai Fried Noodles $15.50
    • Fried noodles with seasonal vegetable and Emperor Norman's special Toppings: Vegetarian (Seasonal vegetables)
  • Shanghai Dumpling (for six) $10.00
    • Pretty dumpling stuffed with: Vegetarian - Bok Choy, Tofu, Shiitake Mushroom, Bean Sprouts & Ginger Spring Onion Sauce
Cafe Izone (sample menu)
  • Big breakfast $22.00
    • Toast, two eggs done to your liking, bacon, sausage, grilled tomato, sauteed mushrooms and potato hash
  • 250gm steak or chicken breast sandwich $24.00
    • Served on lightly toasted bread with lettuce, tomato and homemade onion relish, with a side of fries and our garlic aioli
  • Kids mac 'n' cheese $11.50
    • Macaroni in the cheesiest of sauces topped with more cheese
  • Custom grill $18.50/$23.50/$30.00/$29.50/$36.00
    • The world’s top selling Stonegrill. Any combination of Angus beef, succulent chicken, tender lamb and pork filled. Served with red wine jus (Duo-1 slide/Trio-1 side/Trio-2 sides/Quattro-1 side/Quattro-2 sides)
  • Fruit toast $9.00
    • Served with butter and cinnamon sugar
  • Warm roast vegetable salad $19.50
    • Roasted vegetables mixed with spinach, feta, balsamic dressing and sprinkled with salted roasted walnuts
  • Add lamb $8.00
  • Add beetroot $2.50
Khmer Satay Noodle House (sample menu)
  • Satay Sauce on Rice or Noodles $7.00
    • Choice of steamed rice or noodles topped with our special peanut sauce
  • Fried Egg Noodle $13.00
    • Your choice of chicken, pork, beef or seafood with vegetables, onion, egg & 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
  • Stir Fry Ginger & Spring Onion $13.00
    • Choice of chicken, beef or pork stir-fried with ginger, spring onion & celery on top of rice
  • Satay Sticks $8.00
    • Your choice of chicken or beef topped with our special peanut sauce
  • Hot & Spicy Cashew Nuts $14.00
    • Marinated chicken stir-fry with spring onion, celery, broccoli, cashew nuts & capsaicin on top of rice
  • Khmer Style Curry $14.00
    • Choice of red, green or yellow curry with your favourite meat (beef, chicken or seafood) & vegetables served with rice
  • Satay Noodle Soup $12.00
    • Choice of beef or chicken served in a special Khmer style satay soup with fat rice noodles and bean sprouts
Symrose's Super Fresh (sample menu)
  • Your Choice Of Meat Or Falafel In A Box Of Fries With Green Salad, Garlic Mayo And Tomato Or Chilli Sauce $9.50
  • Falafel (Veg) S $8.00/ L $11.00 / El $14
  • Hot Dog $3.00
  • Drum Sticks $11.99
    • Chicken With Special Bbq Sauce
  • Combo $13.50
    • Small Souvlaki Of Your Choice + Fries + Can Of Drink
  • Chicken Noodles $11.99
    • Noodles Cooked With Chicken, Capsicum, Onions And Cabbage
  • All Souvlaki Served With A Choice Of Pita Bread Or Wrap, Green Salad. Symrose'S Signature Hummus Sauce, Tomato Onion Sauce, Garlic Mayo, Tzatzki (Organic Yoghurt) And Chilli Sauce. All Sauces Are Prepared To Give You A Authentic Middle Eastern Cusine Taste. N/A
  • Extra Large Souvlaki Of Your Choice + Fries + Can Of Drink $18.50
Rivertown Cafe Kaiapoi (sample menu)
  • Pancakes with banana & bacon $16
    • served with maple syrup & ice cream or cream
  • Fries $6
  • Eggs Benedict $16
    • Poached eggs, with bacon on toasted ciabatta with hollandaise sauce
  • Toasted ham & cheese sandwich with chips $9
  • poached egg $1.50
  • Club Sandwich $15
    • deluxe ham, lettuce, tomato, cheese & mayonnaise with fries
  • Chicken Tenderloins $16
    • served with salad garnish, fries & sweet chilli sauce
  • upgrade to large coffee $1
CJ's Takeaways (sample menu)
  • Burger 3 fillings $5.90
  • Sausages $2.80
  • BBQ pork ribs $5.90
  • Filled rolls $4.50
  • Bacon egg slice $4.60
  • Toasted sandwich $4.50
  • Kebabs $3.30
  • Chilli dog $5.90
Choice Cakes & Pastries (sample menu)
  • Bacon and Eggs Pies
  • Chicken and Cranberry
  • Steak and Sweet
  • Butter Chicken
  • Chicken and Apricot
  • Steak and Cracke
  • Chicken, Corn & Plum Sauce Quiche
  • Chicken and Satay
Linwood Seafood (sample menu)
  • Egg Burger $4.00
  • Bacon Burger $4.20
  • Season wedgrs $4.00
  • Mini Spring Roll 12 for $4.00
  • Bacon & Corm Patty $2.10
  • Plain Sausage $2.10
  • Pacific Oyster (6 for $8.00/12 for $15.00) each $1.40
  • Chlcken & Cheese8Bacon Patty $3.00
Sushi Express (sample menu)
  • SPRING ONION MAYO
    • love mayo, then this is for you, Biebs of spring onion mayo are placed on teriyaki chicken
  • SPRING ONION MAYO
    • Blobs of spring onion mayo are placed on teriyaki chicken
  • TUNA
    • flaked tuna is mixed with spring onion mayo and is topped off with avocado GF
  • PREMIER PLATTER $35.00
    • a selection of 28 pieces of sushi, This variety includes fresh salmon, vegetarian teriyaki chicken, and tuna, price includes all the extras like ginger soy wasabi and chopsticks
  • SUPA DUPA PLATTER $45.00
    • selection of 40pcs of sushi made up of a fresh salmon vegetarian teriyaki chicken and tuna price include all the extras like ginger soy wasabi and chopsticks
  • FRESH SALMON
    • NZ finest King Salmon from the Marlborough Sounds in rolled up with avocado to give you a real Omega 3 hit GF
  • VEGETARIAN
    • a vegetarian and vegan's delight the goodness of pickle cucumber avocado red pepper and carrot are all rolled unto one GF
  • CHICKEN SUPREME
    • mayo and katsu sauce is drizzled over teriyaki chicken to create this sauce number
Shamiana (sample menu)
  • Roti $2.00
    • Wholemeal flours
  • Chicken Korma (Mild) $11.00
  • Chicken Vindaloo $11.00
  • Onion Pakora (3 Pcs) $2.50
  • Lamb Biryani $12.50
    • Served with yogurt or rogan josh sauce
  • Rogan Josh (Medium) $11.00
    • With rice
  • Combo (Vegetarian) $12.50
    • 1 x Veg Curry, 1 x Rice, 1 x Plain Naan, 1 x 420ml Drink
  • Vegetarian Korma (Mild) $7.50
Spagalimis Beckenham (sample menu)
  • - Small $12.00
  • - Medium $18.00
  • Caeser Salad $18.50
    • Cos lettuce with caesar dressing, croutons and bacon.
  • Smoked Salmon Tag $21.00
    • Filleted and smoked salmon with diced tomatoes in a creamy pesto sauce.
  • - Large $29.00
  • Baby Spinach Salad $10.50
    • Baby spinach leaves, red onion and sliced tomato. Served with Balsamic vinegar.
  • - Medium $17.50
  • - Large $29.50
Carl's Jnr (sample menu)
  • Jr. Chicken burger
    • One chicken patty with lettuce and mayonnaise.
  • -combo $7.00
  • Monster breakfast toasted sandwich $5.90
    • It starts with bacon, then a sausage patty, a folded egg, and Swiss and cheddar cheese, between two slices of toasted sourdough.
  • Brewhouse burger
    • Chargrilled beef patty with grilled onions, bacon, swiss cheese and beer cheese sauce.
  • -1/2 lb. Angus $14.50
  • Classic carl $5.90
    • Chargrilled beef patty, lettuce, cheddar cheese and our classic sauce.
  • -1/2 lb. Angus $13.90
  • -Large $4.00
Beach Cafe (sample menu)
  • Israeli Chicken salad $22.00
    • Marinated free range organic chicken on Israeli cous cous salad
  • Waffles $10.00
    • Belgian-style waffles with freshly cooked banana, bacon & maple syrup or with berry compote
  • Beach Burger $20.00
    • Home-made beef Pattie with coleslaw, horseradish, beetroot relish finished off with onion rings and fries.
  • Kids Slider $10.00
    • Mini Burger with beef Pattie, lettuce, mozzarella cheese & tomato sauce served with fries
  • Eggs their way $10.00
    • Poached, scrambled or fried on toast
  • Pork Belly (GF) (DF) $20.00
    • Charsui Mar slowly cooked pork belly on salad greens & rice
  • -Add garlic butter / Add Gravy $2.00
  • Waffles $17.50
    • Belgian-style waffles with freshly cooked banana, bacon & maple syrup.
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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