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

Slick Burgers Salads Catering (sample menu)
  • Caramelized onion
  • Pick 5 of the following
  • Burger Pattie $ 4
    • Homemade with secret herbs
  • Toasted walnuts
  • The Prince
    • Falafel pattie dressed with tzatziki yoghurt sauce, fresh lime juice, avocado, lettuce, tomato & aioli
  • Shoestring
  • Beetroot
  • Kapiti Blue Vein
Noodle Union (sample menu)
  • Chicken Fried Rice $9.80
    • Fried rice with chicken and vegetables in garlic sauce.
  • Honey Chicken Fried Rice $9.80
    • Fried rice with battered chicken and vegetables in sweet honey sauce.
  • Singapore Fried Noodles $9.80
    • Thin rice noodles with roast pork, shrimps and vegetables in mild curry sauce.
  • Nasi Goreng $9.80
    • Fried rice with roast pork and vegetables in Malaysian-style spices.
  • Honey Prawns Noodles/Rice $12.80
  • Seafood Nasi Goreng $11.00
    • Fried rice with king prawns, calamari, crab meat, fish balls and vegetables in spices.
  • King Prawns Fried Rice $12.80
    • Fried rice with king prawns, shrimps and vegetables in garlic sauce.
  • Thai Sweet Chili Beef $9.80
    • Egg noodles with beef and vegetables in Thai sweet chili sauce.
Avonhead Chinese Takeaway (sample menu)
  • 5atay Chicken vegetable on Rice $9.00
  • Deep Fried Squid $8.00
  • Shrimp Foo Young $10.00
  • Satay Beef vegetable on Rice $9.00
  • Chicken Cashew Nuts on Rice $10.00
  • Extra Rice, Noodle $3.00/$4.00
  • Large Spring rolI $3.00
  • Pork Fried Rice $9.00
Hornby Chinese Takeaways (sample menu)
  • Sweet & sour pork / Sweet & sour chicken / Sweet & sour fish / Fish with lemon sauce $12.00
  • Beef with black bean sauce / Beef with spring onion and ginger / Beef with satay sauce / Yang Chow fried rice / Nasi Goreng(spicy) / Bami Goreng(spicy) $12.00
  • Chicken burger / Vegetarian (mushroom, cheese, pineapple, tomato) $5.50
  • Steak $5.30
  • Fish Bite $5.90dozen
  • Combination egg foo young $13.00
  • Squid rings $4.50/ 1/2dozen
  • Vegetarian egg foo young / Mixed vegetables $9.50
Coaster's Tavern (sample menu)
  • Choice of one sauce
    • Mushroom, pepper, béarnaise, garlic butter or red wine jus
  • Pork loin chop – 250 gm $30
  • Steak special $13.50
    • Rump steak served Medium Rare, with crisp garden salad, steak fries and finished with a Red Wine Jus.
  • Choose two of the following
    • Roasted garlic and rosemary potatoes,seasonal vegetables, golden fries or a crisp garden salad
  • Crumbed camembert, grilled chorizo & marinated olives $18
    • Served with onion currant jam and grilled ciabatta
  • Soup of the day $10
    • Served with Crusty Bread
  • All (GF)
  • Macaroni cheese $17.50
    • With hungarian chorizo
Chang Thai (sample menu)
  • Money Bags $8.50
    • Five Thai style potato and herb filed handmade bags.
  • Chicken, Pork or Beef $21.90
  • Chilli Basil
  • Chicken $15.90
  • Neua Nam Tok (Thai beef salad) $24.90
    • Thai style beef salad, chilli sauce, Thai herbs & spices. Served cold.
  • Served with rice
  • Chicken, Pork or Beef $20.90
  • Prawns or Lamb $23.90
The Caffeine Laboratory (sample menu)
  • Breakfast Burger $15.00
    • with refried beans, chipotle bacon, greens, fried egg and relish + smoked mushrooms $4.50 + haloumi $4.50
  • Lamb $14.00
    • moroccan lamb patty, harissa, baba ganoush and lettuce
  • Porridge $15.00
    • cooked in kaffir lime & vanilla coconut milk with rhubarb & a pistachio brittle
  • Beef Burger $19.00
    • beef rump patty, caramelised onion, cheese, cress and mustard mayo with chips + blue cheese $2.00
  • Profiterole $10.00
    • goat cheese stuffed profiterole, blueberry sauce, spicy almonds
  • Soup POA
    • served with crusty bread and cafe de paris butter
  • Chicken Wings $10.00
    • buffalo chicken wings, spicy sauce and blue cheese dressing
  • Chicken $14.00
    • spicy fried chicken, red onion & carrot pickle, smiracha mayo, grilled pineapple
Rose and Thistle (sample menu)
  • Fried Eggs $2.00
  • Beer Battered Fresh Fish with Salad, Fries, Tartar and Lemon $16.50
  • The Meat Platter
    • Sticky Ribs, Salami, Fried Chicken, Sausage, Cheese, Pesto, and Breads
  • Crispy Bacon $3.00
  • House made Spring Rolls with Dipping Sauce $10.00
  • Salami $3.00
  • Seasonal Fruit Crumble with Cream
  • Beef, Double Cheese, Tomato, Lettuce, and Tomato Relish $10.00
Welcome Vegetarian Cafe (sample menu)
  • Hotplate Lemon Red Roast Noodle
    • Sweet and sour plum and lemon sauce over Crispy Red roast (Mienjin) with stir fried noodle and cashew nuts on sizzling hotplate
  • Large $24.00
  • Medium $19.00
  • Crispy Herbal Shred on Veggy $12.50 Reg / $19 Lge
  • Crispy Red Roast and Veggy $12 Reg / $18 Lge
  • Claypot Tofu
    • Fresh tofu with baby corn and mushroom in claypot
  • Hotplate Sweet and Sour Chop $16 Small / $24 Large
    • Crispy Mienjin with diced pineapple, cucumber sauce and cashew nuts on hotplate
  • Rice with Soy Nuggets $10.50 Reg / $16 Lge
Rivertown Cafe Kaiapoi (sample menu)
  • Eggs Benedict $16
    • Poached eggs, with bacon on toasted ciabatta with hollandaise sauce
  • Fish n Chips $15
    • battered Hoki fillet with fries, salad garnish, tartar sauce
  • French Toast $16
    • served with bacon, grilled banana maple syrup & ice cream
  • Tempura Battered Prawns $16
    • served with sweet chilli, salad garnish & fries
  • poached egg $1.50
  • Pancake $9
    • served maple syrup, ice cream or cream
  • Red Plate Special $10
    • bacon, fried egg, hash brown, spinach & ciabatta, plus regular size hot beverage. No substitutions
  • Pancakes $11
    • served with maple syrup & ice cream or cream
Loefs Bakery (sample menu)
  • Sausage Rolls $2.50
  • Mince & Cheese $4.50
  • Chicken Vege $5.00
  • All Steak Pies $5.00
  • Savouries $2.00
  • Pastie $5.00
  • Cottage $5.00
  • Croquettes $3.20
Sushi Express (sample menu)
  • SWEET CHILI CHICKEN
    • our teriyaki chicken is spiced up with a little sweet chili sauce on top
  • EXEC LUNCH BOX 02 $12.00
    • packed full of delicious sushi you want to share with a fine selection of sushi and nigiri seafood and salad show your colleagues who're really in charge of the executive lunch room
  • VEGETARIAN
    • a vegetarian and vegan's delight the goodness of pickle cucumber avocado red pepper and carrot are all rolled unto one GF
  • SPRING ONION MAYO
    • love mayo, then this is for you, Biebs of spring onion mayo are placed on teriyaki chicken
  • DOUBLE AVOCADO CHICKEN
    • the avocado is doubled in this monber to accompany our teriyaki chicken
  • RICE BALLS $4.00 each
    • your choice of teriyaki chicken, tuna, or vegetarian is engulfed by rice and sprinkled with sesame seeds
  • BROWN RICE TERIYAKI CHICKEN
    • brown rice is health plus, one of its major benefits is that it is rich in fiber, it offers a great flavor alternative to white rice so go on give it a try
  • FIVE PIECES NIGIRI
    • nigiri slices of fresh salmon are placed on beds of rice GF
Darkroom Bar (sample menu)
  • Cheese and onion (Multigrain bread, cheese, onion w/ tomato sauce)
  • Panini $8.00
  • Vege (Roasted pepper, Sundried tomato, Spinach with Basil Pesto)
  • Nachos (corn chips, beans, cheese, sour cream) $9.00
  • Cheese and tomato (Multigrain bread, cheese, tomato w/tomato sauce)
  • Margerita (cheese, basil leaves)
  • Italian (olives, salami, mushrooms )
  • Toastie $7.00
Piranha Cafe (sample menu)
  • Liquorice Parfait n/a
    • w fresh mint strawberries and lime syrup
  • Housemade Pappardelle n/a
    • with slow roasted tomato, kalamata olives, fresh basil and chilli with parmesan
  • Slow Roasted Pork belly on Crispy Chats n/a
    • with apple sauce and crackling with red wine jus
  • Breads and House Dips n/a
  • Herb Marinated Chicken Breast n/a
    • on smashed potato and green beans with a creamy garlic thyme sauce
  • Feta and herb Stuffed Field Mushrooms On Garlic Toast n/a
  • Warm Blackberry Crumble Cake n/a
    • w vanilla bean ice cream
  • Eye fillet on Thyme Gratin n/a
    • with prosciutto wrapped leeks and a mixed peppercorn sauce
Ditto Cafe (sample menu)
  • -sausage roll & fluffy
  • Combo#2 $5.90
  • -small orange juice
  • -cheese toastie
  • Price: Large / Small
  • -yogurt
  • -cheese slice
  • served with toast $7.00
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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