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

  • Crispy fried potato skins, jalapeno queso fundido $11
  • Spiced cashews & peanuts $5
  • Juice $5
    • Pineapple, Orange, Cranberry, Pink Grapefruit, Apple, Tomato
  • Tikin xik-grilled market fish,squid and prawns, melon salad $28
  • Salsa roja, corn chips $7.5
  • Vegetable ceviche – tomato, cucumber, radish, watermelon, queso fresco, leaves, herbs, tortilla chips $12
  • De la maquina de café (means “from the coffee machine”) $4
    • Short black, Long Black, Flat White, Latte, Cappuccino, Mochaccino, Macchiato, Hot Chocolate
  • Cumin battered market fish, salsa mojito, coriander $8
  • Crab Stick $1.80
  • Egg $4.00
  • 3 Fish Bites $2.50
  • Meat Pattie $2.50
  • Plain Donut $2.00
  • ●FAMILY PACK 3 $19.00
  • Sole $5.00
  • 2 Fish / 2 Hot Dog / 1 Meta Patties / 1 Scoop Of Chips / 2 Sausage / 1 Pineapple Ring
  • Vege Breakfast $16.90
    • Poached eggs, grilled mushrooms, salt roasted tomato and avocado/spianch (seasonal), ciabatta toast
  • Bagels From $4.80
    • BLT, BLET, Salmon w cream cheese and capers, cream cheese and pesto
  • Crispy Chicken or Fish Soft Shell taco $16.90
    • w/ Asian Slaw, pickled carrot, crispy shallots and peanuts w/ Aioli and Nuoc cham
  • 2 Eggs $10.90
    • any style with toast
  • Caesar Salad $18.90
    • w/ chicken
  • Potato Rosti Stack $16.90
    • w/ smoked salmon and salad of red onion, tomato, capers and a dill Aioli
  • Mince on Toast $16.90
    • with 2 poached eggs
  • Sides all $3.90
    • bacon, egg, sausages, salt roasted tomato, potato rosti, mushroom, toast
  • Tonkotsu ramen $13
    • Japanese noodle with pork bone based soup .
  • Assorted sashimi large(20 pieces ) $38
  • Seafood udon noodle $16
  • Teriyaki chicken $18
  • Grilled fish $14
  • Oyako(chicken & egg) don $16
    • Comes with miso soup .
  • Udon noodle with soft boiled egg $10
  • Tofu salad $8
    • Fresh tofu served on vegetable bed with japanese dressing .
  • -with grilled chicken $22.00
  • Double chocolate gateau with berry coulis & cream $12.50
  • Assorted slices $4.50
  • Crispy fried calamari $18.50
    • Greek style salad / feta cheese & aioli dip
  • Pear & red currant tart / sauce anglaise/vanilla bean ice cream $13.00
  • Chefs chicken & coconut curry / rice noodles & Asian greens $27.50
  • Baked scallops $21.50
    • with saffron, orange & ginger crust set on sauteed chard
  • Freshly sliced seasonal fruit with sorbet $12.50
  • Combination meat and vegetables fried rice $11.00
  • Chicken Fu Yung egg $15.00
  • Brisket on Rice $10.00
  • Mini Spring rolls $6.00
  • Chicken with ginger and spring onion $15.00
  • Pork minced with pickled beans spicy $15.00
  • Sauced Trotter $6.00
  • Stir fried tofu sheet $14.00
  • Hand Cut Chips $8.00
  • Chicken Sandwich $23.00
    • Chicken breast on Turkish bread with streaky bacon, avocado, tomato and lettuce served with salad or fries.
  • Homemade Pie $25.00
    • Homemade pie of the moment with mashed potato and buttered garden peas.
  • Chicken $19.00
    • Mushroom, bacon, roast potato, BBQ sauce
  • Lamb $35.00
    • Slow cooked lamb shoulder with kumara gratin, roast beetroot and a minted pea and bean salsa
  • Beef Burger $24.00
    • 180g homemade beef patty with cheddar cheese, tomato, lettuce, pickled cucumber, beetroot chutney, aioli, crisp onion rings and fries.
  • Fish & Chips $23.00
    • Tempura battered market fish with fries, garden salad and homemade tartare sauce.
  • Brulee $14.00
    • Classic vanilla crème brûlée with braised rhubarb crumble.
  • Delux Souvlaki $17.00
    • Served in an open pizza box with your choice of lamb, chicken, beef or kofta (minced beef) or vegetarian falafel, on a flat pita bread with green salad, cheese, mushrooms & sauces.
  • Kebab Meals $15.00
    • Served in a plastic container with your choice of lamb, chicken, beef, kofta (minced beef) or vegetarian falafel with pita bread or rice and salads & sauces.
  • Triple $13.50
  • Souvlaki
    • Wrapped in a hot pita bread with your choice of lamb, chicken, beef, kofta (minced beef) or vegetarian falafel, feta cheese (or green large: $8.50). Served with lettuce, coleslaw, humus, tahini, tzatziki, Turkish salad, mayo.
  • Small Souvlaki $8.00
    • Served in a hot pita pocket with your choice of lamb, chicken, beef, kofta (minced beef) or vegetarian falafel, feta cheese (or green salad: $6.50). Served with lettuce, coleslaw, humus, tahini, tzatziki, Turkish salad, mayo.
  • Kebab Skewers $5.00
    • Lamb, beef or chicken, served with your choice of sauce: sweet/mild/hot chilli, barbecue or satay.
  • Mix $12.50
  • Large $11.00
  • Mud Cake** $14.00
    • Chocolate mud cake served warm with chocolate ice cream, fruit compote and cream.
  • Ale House Gravy N/A
  • Speight's Fish and Chips $15.00
    • Beer battered market fish served with fries, salad and a housemade tartare sauce.
  • Crispy Chicken Wrap $17.00
    • Paprika spiced chicken with salad, lemon and lime aioli wrapped in a flour tortilla served with fries.
  • Rattray Beef Burger $23.00
    • Our beef patty served in a big bun with cheese, lettuce, tomato, beetroot, BBQ sauce and aïoli. Served with a side of fries.
  • Castle Street Chicken Parcel $25 Sm / $36 Med
    • Chicken bound with apricots, walnuts and brie wrapped in a filo case, baked golden and served with roasted potatoes and cranberry glaze.
  • Gourmet Ice Cream** $14.00
    • A trio of our Kapiti ice cream served with fruit compote and chocolate hazelnut biscotti.
  • The Scarfie $19.50
    • A daily changing meal, just like mum use to make.
  • Teriyaki Chicken Roll $10.50
    • 8pc
  • Beef Fillet Tataki $14.50
  • Seared Beef Nigiri $5.50
    • 2pcs
  • Beef Sirlion Steak Bento Box $25.80
    • Medium rare aged sirlion steak served with soy garlic sauce
  • Pork Miso Katsu Bento Box $20.80
    • Deep fried pork cutlet with sweet miso sauce
  • Fried Dumpling $8.00
    • 6 pcs
  • Teriyaki Salmon Bento Box $25.80
    • Grilled fresh salmon with teriyaki sauce
  • Crispy Chicken with rice $18.00
    • Fried crispy chicken with japanese brown sauce & mayo served with salad
  • Thai Beef Salad $19.90
    • 180gms of sirloin, marinated with garlic rosemary and thai dressing served with tossed seasonal salad green, crispy noodle.
  • Caesar Salad $18.90
    • Salad of Cos lettuces and croutons dressed with Parmesan cheese Milieu special Caesar dressing serves with grilled chicken, streaky bacon, fried egg and anchovies.
  • Kumara Wedges $10.90
    • Served with sweet chili sauce, sour cream and aioli sauce.
  • Lambs Fry and Bacon $18.90
    • A Milieu favorite - Lightly cooked in a creamy garlic reduction with caramelized onions and mushrooms served with Turkish bread.
  • Chicken Tarragon $19.90
    • Chicken tenders with white button mushrooms and courgette in a creamy tarragon sauce with mixed green salad and golden fries
  • Lunch Special N/A
    • Please ask our friendly staff for more details.
  • Salmon Nicoise Salad $22.50
    • Grilled salmon fillet on top of baby potatoes, green beans, red onions, cherry tomatoes, black olives, baby spinach and boiled egg mixed with mayonnaise.
  • Soup of the Day $13.50
    • Chef's choice of fresh home-made soup. Served with ciabatta bread.
  • Crafted Classic B.L.T. $12.50
    • with our homemade aioli, tomato relish & crispy bacon
  • Eggs Florentine $17.50
    • smoked salmon on a toasted ciabatta with spinach, poached eggs & hollandaise sauce
  • Pancakes $14.90
    • served with banana, bacon and maple syrup
  • (A) OR berry compote with cream or yogurt $12.50
  • 2 Free Range Eggs $9.80
    • done to your liking, served on toast - w Bacon $12.00
  • Homemade, Toasted Muesli $10.20
    • served with fruit, yogurt & milk
  • Eggs Benedict w Bacon $15.20
    • on a toasted ciabatta, poached eggs & hollandaise
  • Big Breakfast $19.00
    • served with breakfast sausage, bacon, tomato, mushrooms, with eggs the way you like & toast
  • CREOLE SHRIMP $19.00
    • cornmeal waffle, blackened corn salsa.
  • BANANA SPLIT $16.50
    • with caramelised rum pineapple, salted caramel, candied pecans, vanilla & chocolate ice creams, fudge sauce, cookie cream whip, and a bourbon cherry (serves 2)
  • SEASONAL HOUSE SLAW (GF)( V) $8.00
  • CRAB LOUIE $20.00
    • asparagus, cherry tomato, avocado purée, devilled egg, seasonal greens
  • MAKER'S MARK BOURBON & COCA-COLA GLAZED PORK RIBS $21.00
    • 1/2 kilo of slow-cooked pork ribs with a sticky barbeque glaze
  • OKRA RATATOUILLE(GF)(V) $9.50
  • WARM PRETZEL BREAD LOAF $10.00
    • WITH CHILI-SPIKED GARLIC BUTTER(V)
  • "HELLO CLEVELAND" POTATO SALAD (GF)( V) $8.00
  • Pork & wonton soup $9.00
  • Thai Chicken & Peanut Sauce $11.90/$12.90
  • Combination Fried Rice $11.90/$12.90
  • Curry Beef with Vegetabies $11.90/$12.90
  • Prawn Crackers $2.00
  • Steak with Mushrooms & vegetables $11.90/$12.90
  • Hot Dog $2.20
  • Wontons $5.00/$9.00
    • with sweet & sour sauce (1/2 dozen/dozen)
  • OMELETTE $15.00
    • WITH EGGS, ONIONS, MUSHROOM, TOMATOES, HAM
  • EGGS FLORENTINE (GF) $15.00
    • WITH POACHED EGGS, BABY SPINACH, POTATO ROSTI, HOLLANDAISE
  • HASH BROWN $1.80
  • VEGETARIAN PIZZA $14.00
    • WITH RED CAPSICUM, GREEN CAPSICUM, PUMPKIN, ONION, MUSHROOM, TOMATO, PINEAPPLE
  • EGG ON TOAST $8.50
    • WITH FREE RANGE EGGS(ADD BACON$4.00)
  • KIDS’ CHEESEBURGER AND CHIPS $11.00
    • WITH BEEF PATTIE, PICKLES, TASTY CHEESE, SERVED WITH SALAD & SEASONED CHIPS, TOMATO SAUCE & AIOLI
  • B.L.T. WITH CHIPS $18.00
    • STREAKY Bacon (3 RASHERS), LETTUCE, TOMATOES, GARLIC AIOLI WITH TOASTED CIABATTA, SERVED WITH AIOLI
  • BOWL OF FRIES $7.00
    • WITH TOMATO SAUCE & AIOLI
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