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

Pizza Hut (sample menu)
  • 5 Spicy chicken wings $6.00
  • BBQ Hawaiian $8.50
    • Tasty ham, bacon, pineapple, onion & mozzarella with a tangy BBQ swirl
  • Chicken supreme $10.50
    • Succulent chicken, onion, capsicum, mushroom and melting mozzarella with parmesan sprinkle & aioli swirl
  • Cookies & cream mousse $3.50
  • BBQ chicken & bacon $11.00
    • Succulent chicken, onion, bacon & melting mozzarella with a tangy BBQ swirl
  • Beef and onion $5.00
    • Beef & onion topped with mozzarella
  • Hawaiian $5.00
    • Ham, pineapple & mozzarella
  • Xtra Large $3.90
Noodle Union (sample menu)
  • Combination Noodles $11.50
    • Egg noodles with king prawns, roast pork, beef, chicken and vegetables in oyster sauce.
  • Seafood Nasi Goreng $11.00
    • Fried rice with king prawns, calamari, crab meat, fish balls and vegetables in spices.
  • Sweet Sour Pork Noodles/Rice $9.80
  • Teriyaki Chicken Fried Rice $9.80
  • Vegetarian Soy Noodles $9.00
  • Seafood Mee Goreng $11.00
    • Egg noodles with king prawns, calamari, crab meat, fish balls, tofu and vegetables in Malaysian-style sauce.
  • Hokkien Mee $9.80
    • Egg noodles with roast pork, shrimps and vegetables in mild chili soy sauce
  • Tom Yum Soup $9.80
    • Thin rice noodles with chicken, tomato, pineapple and vegetables in Thai hot and sour soup.
Bloody Mary's (sample menu)
  • 3 selections $31.00
  • Canterbury Angus $78.00
    • 21 Day Aged Grass Fed, Canterbury bone in rib-eye 700g
  • Nuts and pork bits $8.00
    • chilli, lemon
  • Warmed mammoth olives $11.00
    • shaved parmesan
  • Fush n chups $26.00
    • panko crumbed fresh market fish, chunky chips, mushy peas & tartare
  • Iced chocolate parfait $16.00
    • chocolate crumb, plum jelly & merlot meringue
  • Ploughman’s platter $18.00
    • ham, cheddar, pickles, pate & a roll
  • Roast beets & goats cheese $7.00
Burwood Fish & Chips (sample menu)
  • 3 Mini Donut $2.00
  • Donuts - Chocolate $2.50
  • Pineapple Rings $2.00
  • Patties - Corn & Bacon $2.60
  • Corn cob $2.50
  • Cod - Crumbed $5.50
  • Onion Rings $4.80
    • 1/2 doz
  • Hoki - Crumbed $4.00
Captain Ben's (sample menu)
  • SWEET AND SOUR FRIED MUSSELS 1/2 DOZ $6.50
  • 1/4 CHICKEN
  • BACON FRITTER $2.30
  • CHOCOLATE DONUT $2.30
  • JAM WRAP DONUT $2.30
  • OYSTERS COOKED 1/2 DOZ $15.00
  • FRIED MUSHROOMS 1/2 DOZ $5.00
  • FRIED MUSHROOMS WITH SAUCE
Table at Monks (sample menu)
  • CLASSIC BLT $12.50
    • Bacon, lettuce & tomato sandwich, served with fries and home made aioli (DF)
  • TOMATO, AVOCADO & POACHED EGG $17.00
    • Tomato, avocado, fresh basil leaves with a free range egg and a hint of lemon chilli oil, served on toasted rye (DF)
  • BOWL OF FRENCH FRIES $7.00
    • With home made aioli (V), (GF), (DF)
  • MONK’S BACON AND EGGS $21.00
    • Bacon, free range eggs, tomato, mushrooms, oven roasted potatoes, toasted ciabatta with house made hollandaise sauce
  • SMOKED SALMON EGG BENEDICT $21.50
    • Hot smoked salmon, spinach, two free range poached eggs, house made hollandaise sauce on toasted English muffin
  • LAMB SALAD WITH BABY VEGETABLES, HAZELNUTS & CRUMBLED FETA $23.50
    • Oven baked lamb rump with baby vegetables, watercress, hazelnuts and crumbled feta with a lite balsamic dressing (GF)
  • SOUP OF THE DAY $12.00
    • Freshly made soup of the day, served with toasted ciabatta. Please check our specials board.
  • SEARED SALMON & GREEN PEA RISOTTO $23.00
    • Seared salmon fillet, rocket, parmesan, preserved lemon and green pea risotto (GF)
Cafe Berlin (sample menu)
  • Pretzel with butter N/A
  • Bulette/Meatball N/A
    • with bread roll, mustard and pickles / with Berliner Potato Salad
  • Brotzeit/Mixed Platter – Variation of cold cuts, dried meats and cheese served with breads and pickles N/A
  • Choice of Salami with Cheese, Ham with Cheese or Black Forest Ham with butter and pickles N/A
    • on White Bread Roll / on Multigrain Roll / on Pretzel
  • Berliner Currywurst with home made curry sauce and bread N/A
  • Rote Grütze with Vanilla Ice Cream N/A
  • Prosciutto Platter – Dried, cured, smoked hams from all over Europe, served with breads, pickles and olives N/A
  • 2 Frankfurter with Berliner Potato Salad N/A
The Astro Lounge (sample menu)
  • Open Monkfish Ravioli $17.00
    • Caramelized monkfish, chorizo, mixed beans and spinach with anchovy glaze and tarragon butter
  • Festive Pudding $14.00
    • Steamed ginger sticky date pudding with cream and custard
  • Eat your Vegetables $8.00
    • Seasonal Selection
  • Marinated Olives $8.00
    • A warmed selection
  • Gas Paris Brest $14.00
    • Strawberries, banana and passion-fruit in a cream filled choux bun with an almond-caramel sauce
  • The Anti Vego $26.00
    • Pumpkin and spinach tagliatelle with bacon and tomato ragout
  • Carved Roast Sirloin of Hereford Prime $38.00
    • With béarnaise, corned beef gratin, green beans, jus and horseradish Yorkshire pudding
  • Flatbread $8.00
    • Garlic and cheese
Kumea Fisheries (sample menu)
  • CRABSTICK $1.50
  • SPRING ROLLS $2.80
  • FISH BITES 3 FOR $1.00
  • CURRY ROLLS $2.80
  • MUSSELS EACH $1.00
  • BLUFF OYSTERS 6 FOR $15.00
  • SAUSAGE $1.50
  • PINEAPPLE RINGS $1.50
Hai Sing Takeaways (sample menu)
  • Roast Pork Pineapple on Rice
  • Steak Mushrooms Chow Mein
  • Curried Steak on Rice
  • Diced Pork (with Cashew Nuts)
  • Mixed Vegetable Chow Mein
  • Steak Foo Young
  • Roast Posk Chow Mein
  • Diced Chicken (with Cashew Nuts)
The Brewery (sample menu)
  • Artisan Sausage $19.50
    • Cumberland coil with winter greens, agria mash & onion gravy
  • Port Levy $24.00
    • Shredded braised spiced lamb with mint, mozzarella, currants and a yoghurt swirl
  • Garden Salad > A selection of fresh seasonal ingredients from Peter Rabit’s patch $16.00
  • Steak & Fries $32.00
    • 250g sirloin & fries, with peppercorn sauce & garlic green beans
  • Vegetable pakoras with chutney $15.50
  • Soup of the day with fresh bread & butter $15.50
  • Calamari with chipotle mayonnaise $15.50
  • Te Oka $24.00
    • Tomato base, mozzarella, chorizo, prawns & roasted capsicum
Sushi Paradise (sample menu)
  • FRESH SALMON (regular/large) $5.00/$6.00
  • FRESH SALMON AND TUNA (6 pc/ 8 pc) $6.50/$8.00
  • CURRY BOWL $11.50
  • CHICKEN AND FRESH SALMON (6 pc/ 8 pc) $6.50/$8.00
  • GINGER $0.50
  • SUSHI HALF ROLL $4.00
  • TERIYAKI CHICKEN BOWL $11.50
  • VEGETABLE SUSHI (6 pc/ 8 pc) $6.00/$7.50
Persian Delight (sample menu)
  • Regular: $15.00
  • Large: $18.00
  • Polow Morgh One size: $17.00
    • (5pm onwards) A scrumptiously seasoned chicken leg served with wild Persian rice, made with a blend of peas, Persian herbs and garlic.
  • Small: $7.50
  • Combinations:
  • Combination with Mushroom: $1.50 extra
  • Large: $14.00
  • Large: $16.00
Hummingbird Coffee Cafe (sample menu)
  • full English, eggs your own way, sausage, bacon, mushroom, potato rosti and tomato $19.50
  • pancakes with maple syrup $11.50
  • - bacon, egg and tomato $9.50
  • - add bacon $12.50
  • portobello mushrooms with spinach and feta/or lemon and Italian parsley on toast $17.50
  • – salmon and cream cheese $12.00
  • half n half salad plate – see specials board $12.00
  • market fish of the day – see specials board $18.50
Tuk Tuk Takeaway (sample menu)
  • Chicken Cashew Nuts (GR) $19
    • w/ Mushrooms
  • Wok Fried Bean Sprouts (GR) $13
  • GR Gluten Free on Request
  • Hot Wok Smoky Cabbage (GF) $11
    • w/ garlic, fish sauce
  • Tuk Tuk Platter (2-3 People) $32
    • Shredded sticky beef, Fried chicken wings, Chicken satay skewers and Crispy prawn wontons
  • Panna Cotta (GF) $11
    • Pls ask for today flavour
  • Tum Yum Prawn & Pork Wontons Noodles Soup (GF) $16
    • w/ Chilli
  • Larb Kai Spicy Chicken Salad (GF) $18
    • w/ Lime, Chilli, Mint Leaf
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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