Francesca's Italian Kitchen in Christchurch Menu

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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

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

Side Salads
Baby cos lettuce, sherry vinaigrette (GF) $8.00

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

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

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

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

- Regular $4.50
1/4 Chicken $8.90
- Small fraction, big reaction
Classic Burger $9.90
- Chicken breast, iceberg, tomato & light mayo on a soft seeded bun
Whole Chicken
- To share, or not to share
Espetada Grande (for 2-3 people) $27.90
- 2 hanging skewers of Chicken thigh, grilled red capsicum & onion served with your choice of a Large side
Supremo Burger $12.90
- Chicken breast, mixed lettuce, tomato, light mayo & our Peri-Peri chutney on a Portuguese roll
- Large $6.50
Mixed Platter (for 2-3 people) $33.90
- Share half a flame grilled Peri-Peri Chicken, 5 BBQ wings, & 4 tenderloin

For Children 12 years of age & under
Meringue cascade $8.00
- Served with mixed berries, cream & ice cream
Cashmere Chicken Liver Pate * $10.00
- Our own recipe, served with brown toast and salad greens
Vegetables $3.50
Bread & Butter Pudding $8.00
- With a hint of cinnamon & sultanas served with ice cream & cream
Fish and Chips $18.00
- Beer battered gurnard served with a fresh green salad, homemade tartare sauce and lemon wedges
Chicken Tenderloin Stack * $23.00
- Pan seared, served on roasted vegetables and mash, finished with streaky bacon and a light tarragon cream sauce
Warm Breads $8.00
- A selection of local breads, warmed and served with delicious house made spreads and dips

Authentic Chicken Stir Fried With Cashew Nut $17.00
- Chicken Breast, Chilli Jam, Baby Corn, Onion, Scallion, Carrot, Broccoli, Red Pepper, Top With Cashew Nut
Stir Fried Fish Fillet With Ginger And Asian Celery $18.00
- Deep Fried Fish Fillet, Garlic, Onion, Ginger, Celery, Baby Corn, Carrot, Chilli
Twice Cooked Pork Belly With Chilli Garlic And Basil $18.00
- Crispy Pork Belly, Chilli Garlic, Green Bean, Spring Onion And Basil
-Prawns $19.00
Stir Fried Pork Fillet With Garlic Sauce $17.00
- Garlic, Black Pepper, Onion, Coriander, Snow Peas(Seasonal), Fried Garlic
Crispy Squid With Turmeric & Black Pepper $9.50
- Marinated Squid Coated With Fresh Turmeric, Garlic, Black Peppercorn Served With Chilli Sauce
Mou Ping/Thai Style Grilled Pork Skewers (3) $8.00
- Grilled Pork Tenderloin Marinated With Soy Sauce, Fresh Cream, Palm Sugar Served With Spicy Dip
Panaeng Chicken Curry $17.00
- Thick Curry With Taste Of Peanut, Green Beans, Onion

Rice $3
Cashewnut and Tempura Chicken $19.5
- Sweet chilli jam sauce, crispy slices of deep fried chicken, carrot and red capsicum
Honey Crispy Chicken $19.5
- Lightly battered chicken, then fried to a crisp and stir-fried with homemade honey tangy sauce, served with kumara chips, fresh salad and dressings
Cambodian Peppercorn Prawns $20
- Prawns, Lemongrass, Fresh basil, garlic, green pepper, babycorn, fresh vegetables and bamboo shoots
Lemongrass Chicken $18.5
- Mouth watering chicken stir-fried with fresh chilli, garlic, lemongrass, onion and turmeric powder
Indonesian Beef Rendang $19.5
- Beef cheek simmering in coconut milk and spices, reduced and caramelized by frying into a rich and tender coconut beef stew
"Bun" Ha Noi $18.5
- Vermicelli noodle, lettuce, mint, coriander, peanut, crispy spring roll, and grilled pork served with special le Xo'm sauce
Spicy Thai Beef Salad $18.5
- Grilled Beef slices, mixed with roasted rice powder, fresh coriander, mint, shallot, lemongrass with hot and sour dressing

Pani Puri $5.50
- Fried puff pastry balls filled with spiced mashed potato, spiced water and tamarind juice.
Goat Vindaloo $14.00
Aloo Palak $12.00
Butter Tikka Masala $12.00
Ghost Vindaloo $12.00
Lamb Biryani $14.90
Half Tandoori Chicken $11.90
Chicken Lollipop $10.90
- 5 pieces of Tandoor roasted Chicken. Deliciousness

Chicken Pineapple on Fried Rice $11.00
Pork Mushroom on Fried Rice $11.00
1 Doz Wontons $10.00
Roast Pork & Season Veges $12.00
Roast Pork Mushroom on Fried Rice $11.00
Combination Chow Mein $12.00
Roast Pork Chow Mein $11.00
Sliced Steak & Season Veges $12.00

Lettuce
Burrito
Chiken
- marinated in pepe's authentic smoked chipotle adobo sauce and grilled to perfection
Pork Carnitas
- marinated in our signature smoked chipotle adobo and juniper sauce and braised overnight
-Kid quesadilla $5.50
-Quesadilla supreme $9.90
- Meat + 2 salsas
Bowl
Select one of the following

Shrimps Pan Fried Egg on Rice $10.00
HongKong Style fried Rice $10.00
Sichuan Chilli Chicken on Rice $9.00
Extra Seafood $6.00
Hang Seng Curry Soup Noodle $9.50
Chicken Fried Noodle $9.00
Dumplings Soup Noodle $9.00
Hong Kong Style wonton Soup Noodle $9.00

Eggs on Toast $11.50
- Eggs cooked your way, House Smoked Tomato Chutney, Toasted Sourdough
Slow Baked Beans $17.50
- Spicy Chorizo, Wilted Spinach, House Ricotta, Soft Boiled Egg, Toasted Ciabatta
Brioche French Toast $18.50
- Hazelnut Syrup, Saffron Poached Seasonal Fruit, Whipped Mascarpone, Crème Anglaise, Hazelnut Crumb, Flowers
Braised Beef Brisket $18.50
- Whipped Cream Cheese, Sautéed Spinach, Poached Egg, Pomegranate Molasses, Pea Shoots, Toasted Sourdough
Acai Bowl $17.50
- House Granola, Goji Berries, Chia Seeds, Coconut Flakes, Cacao Nibs, Bee Pollen, Almond Milk, Toasted Almonds, Seasonal Berries
Avocado Brunch Salsa $18.50
- Gourmet Salad Greens, Green Pico De Gallo, Feta Cheese, Vincotto, Sunflower Seeds, Pumpkin Seeds, Poached Egg, Toasted Sourdough
Chilli Scrambled Eggs $18.50
- Marinated Mushrooms, Black Sesame Seeds, House Ricotta, Toasted Ciabatta
Gluten & Dairy Free Bread / Free Range Egg / House Ricotta / Avocado / House Smoked Tomato Chutney $2.00

Omelette $20.50
- three egg omelette of your choice - tomato, cheese, ham, onion, mushroom or smoked salmon, hash brown, tomato relish & ciabatta, rye or gluten free toast
Peppers Club Sandwich $25.00
- Southern fried chicken, bacon, avocado, spinach, fresh tomato & Swiss cheese on toasted sourdough bread with Dijon aioli & a side of fries
Crispy Chicken $12.00
- w/ fries & salad
Affogato $14.00
- Classic two scoops of vanilla ice cream with a shot of coffee & your choice of Cointreau, Baileys or Tia Maria
Seasoned Wedges $10.00
- Potato wedges with sweet chilli dipping sauce & sour cream
Warm Chocolate Whiskey Pudding $16.00
- gingernut ice cream & salted caramel poached pear
Butter Milk Pancakes $22.50
- maple syrup, whipped cream, berry compote or bacon & banana
Striploin of Wild Venison $39.00
- mushroom trio, roasted Portobello, porcini tortellini, oyster mushroom & pork belly terrine

Clams with black bean sauce (subject to availability) $18.00
Shanghai honey prawns (deep fried) $21.00
Chicken nibbles $7.00
Deep fried fish fillet with Shiitake mushrooms $21.00
Almond Tofu pudding $6.30
- small
Duck's chins cooked in brine $8.00
Steamed whole fish of the day (subject to availability) From $35.00
Pig's tongues cooked in brine $7.00

-Combo: Souvlaki of your choice + fries + can of drink $15.00
- Combo: Souvlaki of your choice + fries + can of drink $19.50
Fries $4.00
Feta Cheese $2.00
Open Souvlaki $15
- Open souvlaki served with hot pita bread and gree salad with T house's signature sauce of hummus, tomato, onion sauce, garlic mayo, organic yoghurt and your choice of chilli sauce in a pizza box
Small Souvlaki $8
- All small souvlaki served with half size of hot pita bread and green salad with T house's signature sauce of hummus, tomato, onion sauce, garlic mayo, organic yoghurt and your choice of chilli sauce
- Combo: Souvlaki of your choice + fries + can of drink $17.00
Wedge $4.50

Large $13.00
Won Tons $0.70
- With sweet and sour sauce
Vegetarian Noodle Soup $7.00
Bami Goreng
Small $3.50
Small $9.90
Small $8.50
BBQ Pork Noodle Soup $9.50

Lamb R $10/ L $12
-Meat $5
Persian Chicken Salad (Olohveeyeh) $5
- Mashed potato chicken, egg, gherkin, covered in mayonnaise and served with complimentary pita bread
Barberry Rice & Chicken (Zereshk Polloh & morgh) $14
Combination $17
Split Peas & Lamb (Gheymeh) $15.00
R= Regular / L= Large
Falafel R $8 / L $10

Mushroom, 2 eggs, spinach $5
(GF) = Gluten Free / (VA) = Vegan Available / (EF) = Egg Free /(V)= Vegan / (DF) = Dairy Free
Brioche french toast (va) $19.50
- With bacon jam ice cream & maple syrup
Terra viva hot smoked salmon (50g) $6.50
The naan (ef) $16.50
- Herb naan, cream cheese, spinach & tomato compote with your choice of either bacon or mushrooms
Spiced chicken salad $24.50
- Bell pepper, toasted cashew, roasted red onion & spinach finished with tamarind yoghurt
Terra viva spiced meatballs $22.50
- Olive, parmesan & rosemary flatbread, hummus, rocket & garlic herb sauce
Crispy calamari (gf) $25
- Seaweed salad, hoisin mayonnaise, fried onions & crispy calamari

Francesca's Italian Kitchen

Canterbury > Christchurch > Francesca's Italian Kitchen

Address

149 Gloucester St, Next Door to the Isaac Theatre Royal, Christchurch 8011, New Zealand

Phone

033749790

Email

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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

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Type

None

Service

Table Service

Cuisine

Gluten Free , Italian , Pizza , Vegan , Vegetarian

Features

Wheelchair accessible , Business meetings , Reservations , Waitstaff , Groups , Seating , Highchairs Available , Serves Alcohol , Child-friendly

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Francesca's Italian Kitchen in Christchurch Menu

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Francesca's Italian Kitchen

Canterbury > Christchurch > Francesca's Italian Kitchen

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Phone

Email

Opened hours

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Service

Cuisine

Features

149 Gloucester St, Next Door to the Isaac Theatre Royal, Christchurch 8011, New Zealand

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