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

Ilam Seafoods (sample menu)
  • Jam Donut
  • Seafood Fritter
  • Mussels 1/2 Dozen
  • Hot dog
  • B5) Gurnard with Lemon Pepper, Cajun or Garlic & Herb Seasoning
  • Jam Donut with Chocolate Explosion
  • Kumara Chips
  • Apricot Chicken
Piccolo Ristorante Italiano (sample menu)
  • NZ Green Lipped Mussels $20
    • Served in a tomato and white wine sauce with fettuccine
  • Napoletana Sauce $3.50
  • Spaghetti Napoletana $15
    • Spaghetti topped with our home-made tomato sauce
  • Fettuccine Smoked Chicken $20
    • Mushrooms, chicken & parsley with a cream sauce
  • Gennaio M $15 L $19
    • Bacon
  • Tortellini $20
    • With ricotta spinach in a cream and parsley sauce with mushrooms
  • Settembre M $16 L $21
    • Olives, Capers & Anchovy
  • Spaghetti Marinara $20
    • A mixture of seafood cooked to perfection in our tomato sauce
Chang Thai (sample menu)
  • Prawns or Lamb $23.00
  • Great for larger groups
  • Stir fried with the meat of your choice
  • Chicken, Pork or Beef $20.90
  • Gang Massaman
    • A typical south Thailand curry with potatoes in a rich, gentle curry sauce with crushed peanuts.
  • Vegetarian $19.90
  • per person $37.50
  • Prawns or Lamb $22.90
Redwood Souvlaki (sample menu)
  • Kofta $8.00 / $11.00 / $14.00
    • Small / Large / Triple
  • Beef $8.00 / $11.00 / $14.00
    • Small / Large / Triple
  • Lunch Box (Available from 12-3.30pm except Monday & Tuesday) $9.50
    • Your choice of meat or falafel served with salad, our signature sauce with rice in a container.
  • Turkish Delight $0.50
  • Deluxe Meal $17.50
    • Your choice of meat or falafel with grilled capsicum, onion, mushroom, served on pita bread, with our signature sauce sprinkled with mozzarella cheese in a pizza box.
  • Small Souvlaki of your choice + Fries + Can of drink $13.00
  • Wedges $4.50
  • Egyptian Rice/Couscous $3.00
Kims Chinese Meals (sample menu)
  • Combination Fried Rice $12.00
  • Pork Chow Mein $9.50
  • Steak Curry on Rice $9.50
  • Pork with Cashew Nuts $12.00
  • Chicken Mushroom on Rice $10.50
  • Mushrooms $2.50
  • Pottle Fried Noodles $6.00
  • Cashew Nuts $3.50
Golden Fish Bar (sample menu)
  • BACON PATTIES $2.40
  • STEAK & ONION ROLLS $3.20
  • HOT DOGS $2.40
  • SPRING ROLLS $3.20
  • DONUTS $2.40
  • GROPER FILLETS $5.80
  • FISH $2.60
  • - Extra chocolate $1.00
Himalayas (sample menu)
  • Shahi Paneer $11.5
    • Cottage cheese cooked in homemade spices with tomatoes and mild creamy sauce.
  • Vegetable Biryani $11.5
    • Rice cooked with fresh vegetables and served with Raita.
  • Lamb Naan Roll with Mint Chutney $9.5
    • Lamb, ginger, tomato and onion wrapped in Naan bread.
  • Chicken Korma $12.5
    • Tender Chicken Cooked with cashew nuts and almonds in a mild creamy sauce.
  • Chicken Biryani $12.5
    • Rice cooked with tender boneless chicken, peas and green coriander served with Raita.
  • Lamb Tikka Masala - An internationally renowned dish $12.5
    • Lamb cooked with onion, tomatoes, capsicum and secret spices.
  • Lamb Curry $12.5
    • Lean lamb cooked in onion and yoghurt sauce with special aromatic spices.
  • Makhani Paneer $12
    • Cottage cheese cooked in creamy tomato sauce. Garnished with crushed cashew and fresh coriander.
Nana's Indian Cuisine (sample menu)
  • Shrimp Malabari $15.99
    • Shrimp cooked with onions, capsicum in cashew and coconut cream
  • Cheese & Garlic Naan $4.50
  • Jeera Chicken $14.99
    • Cooked with ginger and garlic, tomato and dry kasoori methi and spices
  • Chicken Chilli $14.99
    • Chicken pieces cooked with onion, capsicum, tomato sauce, soya and msg and spices
  • Plain Naan $3.00
  • Lamb Handi $15.50
    • Lamb with onion, gravy, added tomato, capsicums, spices, garlic, cream and sprinkled coriander
  • Peas Pulao $3.99
  • Paddi Dal (Dal Makhani) $14.00
    • Black lentils and kidney beans coked well and finished with seasoning
McDonald's Moorhouse Ave (sample menu)
  • The Clubhouse Angus N/A
    • We’ve gone all out with this new burger. 100% NZ Angus beef, crispy bacon, Swiss cheese, caramelised onion and salad, topped with Big Mac® sauce. Get ready to be completely absorbed in The Clubhouse Angus.
  • $20 Mates Hunger Buster $20
    • Grab a mate and share 2 Big Mac and 2 Cheeseburgers, fries and drinks. This deal is sure to bust your hunger.
  • Gum Drop McFlurry® N/A
    • A kiwi favourite! For a delicious mouthful of gum drop pieces and bubblegum topping both blended into creamy soft serve, try the new Gum Drop McFlurry®.
  • Kiwi Big Breakfast N/A
    • The complete breakfast to kick start your day. This Kiwi Big Breakfast includes two Sausages, Hash Brown, freshly cracked scrambled eggs, and a Toasted Muffin.
  • Fries N/A
    • Get them while they're hot. Our legendary super-tasty French fries are the perfect side to any meal. We only use the highest quality potatoes to create those delicious strands of crispy fluffy fries you love.
  • $30 Legends Sharebox® $30
    • Included in the $30 Legends ShareBox®: 2 x Big Mac®, 1x McChicken®, 1x Filet-o-Fish®, 1 x 6pk Chicken McNuggets®, 2 x Medium Fries, 2 x Small Fries, 4 x Medium Soft Drinks
  • Hamburger N/A
    • The original. 100% beef patty, topped with onion, pickle and zesty ketchup and mustard, all on a soft, fluffy bun.
  • Mayonnaise N/A
    • Cool and creamy. A dollop of mayo is a perfect addition to your meal.
Pita Pit (sample menu)
  • Chicken Breast Salad $11.9 Reg / $9.9 Petita
  • Falafel Salad $11.9 Reg / $9.9 Petita
  • - 4 Pack $4.90
  • Roast Lamb Salad $11.9 Reg / $9.9 Petita
  • The Protein Pack $15.00
  • Chick n Fala Pita $11.5 Reg / $9.5 Petita
  • Roast Beef Pita $10.9 Reg / $8.9 Petita
  • Grilled Wedges $4.90
Sushi Kim (sample menu)
  • Platter/big $45.00
  • Platter/medium $35.00
  • Salmon Nigiri $7.90
  • Special Family Pack/Any Large Sushi 3 for $20.90
  • Nicy & Spicy $7.90
  • Special Bento $10.50
  • Prawn & Koroket $7.90
  • Sakura Bento $10.50
Witham Fish Supply (sample menu)
  • Pineapple $5.00
  • Vegetarian $5.50
    • Mushroom, beetroot, cheese and pineapple
  • Plain $4.30
  • Sole Fillets $5.50
  • Plain Sausages $2.80
  • Chicken Patties $2.80
  • Chow Chow $5.00
  • Plain Donuts $2.60
Hummingbird Coffee Cafe (sample menu)
  • pulled pork with Dijon and maple slaw wrap $13.50
  • half n half fruit and toast with jam $10.50
  • portobello mushrooms with spinach and feta/or lemon and Italian parsley on toast $17.50
  • market fish of the day – see specials board $18.50
  • omelette with 2 fillings served with wholegrain toast $15.50
  • house muesli (low fat + low sugar) $10.50
  • – avocado and bacon $12.00
  • eggs florentine $16.50
Regatta on Avon (sample menu)
  • Roast Vegetable Salad $12
    • Roasted vegetables, salad leaves, honey mustard dressing
  • Open BLT Sandwich $12
    • Bacon, lettuce, tomato, aioli, side of chips
  • Open Grilled Chicken Sandwich $16
    • Lettuce, tomato, Moroccan grilled chicken, avocado, salsa, minted yoghurt dressing
  • Lamb Salad $16
    • Lamb, roast veg, salad leaves, tomato, asparagus, feta, cucumber, minted yoghurt dressing
  • Eggs Benedict $16
    • Hash brown, Asparagus, poached egg, spinach, hollandaise sauce
  • Moroccan Chicken Salad $12
    • Moroccan chicken, fresh salad, minted yoghurt dressing
  • Big Breakfast $16
    • Eggs, bacon, hash brown, mushrooms, tomato, sausage, toasted bread
  • Poached eggs $12
    • Poached eggs, asparagus, toasted bread, basil pesto sauce
Beach Cafe (sample menu)
  • Chicken Nuggets $10.00
    • Six chicken nuggets with a handful of fries served with Tomato sauce & Aioli
  • Breakfast sharing platter for two $40.00
    • Eggs your way poached, Scrambled or fried, spinach, tomatoes, Streaky bacon, home- made hash browns, sausages, toast, and hollandaise & finished with home-home tomato sauce. Vegetarian option available
  • Large Fries $8.00
  • Eggs their way $10.00
    • Poached, scrambled or fried on toast
  • Israeli Chicken salad $22.00
    • Marinated free range organic chicken on Israeli cous cous salad
  • Small fries $5.00
  • Beach Burger $20.00
    • Home-made beef Pattie with coleslaw, horseradish, beetroot relish finished off with onion rings and fries.
  • Salmon $6.90
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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