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

Dux Dine (sample menu)
  • - Your choice of three for $12.00
  • Organic Eggs Any Way $14.00
    • Two eggs, poached, fried or scrambled with slow roasted tomato and your choice of English muffin or 7 grain toast
  • Wild Prawn Pasta $28.00
    • With smoked fish, tagliatelle pasta, charred peppers, lemon and dill creamy sauce
  • Soup of the Day $14.00
    • With toasted garlic ciabatta
  • Breakfast is served from 7AM to 11.30AM on week days and from 9AM to 11.30AM on weekends and public holidays. All our eggs are organic, free range and locally sourced
  • Avocado on Toast $17.00
    • Poached eggs, smashed avocado with feta, red onion, dukkah
  • Mainland Crabcakes $19.00
    • Agria rosti, rocket, poached egg, hollandaise and slow roasted tomato
  • Porridge $11.50
    • Chambord-laced rhubarb with chantilly cream
BBQ Brazil Churrasco (sample menu)
  • Pudim de Leite (GF) $ 9.50
    • A soft baked creme caramel, lightly baked and
  • Queijo Frito
    • Cheese Sticks
  • -Coxa de Frango
    • Chicken drumstick, marinated in barley malt
  • -Alcatra
    • Rump Steak
  • -Abacaxi com Canela ( must try )
    • Skewered pineapple barbecued with cinnamon
  • -Picanha ao Alho
    • Brazilian traditional rump cut, seasoned with garlic
  • -Chimichurri
    • Green sauce, red chili pepper flakes, fresh local herbs, vinegar and olive oil
  • ●Beef
Cashmere Fish & Chips (sample menu)
  • CHEESE & ONION PATTY $2.20
  • BATTERED MUSHROOM $0.80
  • MINI DONUTS 4 FOR $2.00
  • MEAT PATTY $2.20
  • CRUMBED CHICKEN FILLET $3.90
  • CRISPY WONTONS 6 for $4.90
    • with s/s sauce
  • BATTERED MUSSELS 6 FOR $5.50
  • BACON & EGG $5.80
Bloody Mary's (sample menu)
  • BMF chicken $26.00
    • fried chicken, slaw, mash, gravy
  • Iced chocolate parfait $16.00
    • chocolate crumb, plum jelly & merlot meringue
  • Goose fat roasted $7.00
  • 3 selections $31.00
  • Canterbury Lamb $45.00
    • World Famous In New Zealand 4 point rack
  • Rosemary red rascal $7.00
  • House hash brown $7.00
  • Green salad $7.00
Hell Pizza (sample menu)
  • Cursed $18.50 / $9.00
    • Honey Mustard, Chicken, Ham, Onions, Gherkins, Bacon and Smoked Cheddar. Made with 100% free range ingredients (Double / Snack)
  • Damned $18.50 / $9.00
    • Onions, Mushrooms, Fresh Spinach, Cashews, Avocado, Sundried Toms, Camembert. Optional Pineapple or Jalapenos (Double / Snack)
  • Beer Battered Onion Rings $4.50
    • 12 Beer Battered Onion Rings
  • Free Range Chicken Nibbles $7.50
    • 6 succulent free range nibbles on the bone, lashed with your choice of sauce
  • The Kraken $21.00 / $10.00
    • Smoked Paprika Spanish 'Sofrito' Sauce, Mozzarella, Calamari, Prawns, Chorizo, Cannellini Beans, Roasted Red and Green Peppers, finished with Chipotle Mayo (not GF) and Fresh Lemon Wedges
  • Sea Salt Caramel Gelato $5.00
    • Our newest flavour from the award-winning Gellicious Gelato. Salted caramel is so hot right now and this one won't disappoint. Contains Dairy. 180ml tub - share it or smash it yourself
  • Corn Nuggets $4.50
    • A dozen battered balls of sweet corn deep fried and served with a dip of your choice
  • Temptation Dessert Pizza $6.00
    • Apple, Apricot, Berries, Crumble and Custard on an original snack base
Korea House (sample menu)
  • Bi-bim-bap in Hot Stone Bowl $15.00
  • Beef Soybean Paste Stew $14.00
  • Korea House Marinated Grilled Duck (more than 2 people) $25.00 pp
  • Beef Tataki $15.00
  • Seasoned Sashimi with Vegetables L $40.00/M $30.00
  • Aged Kim-chi Stew $45.00
  • Spicy Dough Flake Soup $13.00
  • Braised Fish $15.00
Lewis Street Food Bar (sample menu)
  • Sole $5.20
  • Deep Fried Moro Bar $3.80
  • 4 Crab Sticks $26.00
  • Vegetarian $6.00
  • Egg $4.20
  • Double Meat $4.20
  • Monster $7.50
  • Hot Dog $2.10
Salt On The Pier (sample menu)
  • Ham Sandwich $3.5
  • Vegemite Sandwich $3.5
  • Ice Cream Trio $12.5
    • A trio of NZ’s own Kapiti ice cream flavours to enjoy. Served in a brandy snap basket.
  • Eggs Benedict $20
    • Poached eggs, hash brown on toasted sour dough topped with hollandaise sauce (with Bacon, Salmon or Spinach)
  • Surf ‘n’ Turf $36
    • Premium 200 gr Angus scotch fillet pan seared & oven baked to your specification, served with classic French fries, house salad, garlic prawns and a scallop in a rich creamy sauce.
  • Kiwi Kids Burger $9
    • mini hamburger with lettuce, cheese and tomato sauce.  Served with fries
  • Vegetarian Big Breakfast $20
    • Tomatoes, mushrooms, hash browns, spinach, wholegrain toast & your choice of eggs
  • Akaroa Salmon $32
    • Fresh local Salmon, lemon cajun rubbed, pan seared oven baked to perfection, served with savoury potatoes, wilted spinach and steamed vegetables.
Khmer Satay Noodle House (sample menu)
  • Khmer Style Curry $14.00
    • Choice of red, green or yellow curry with your favourite meat (beef, chicken or seafood) & vegetables served with rice
  • Chicken Rice $13.00
    • Boiled chicken pieces on top of specially cooked rice served with traditional fish sauce, cucumber and sprinkled with peanuts
  • Chicken Noodle Soup $11.00
    • Rice noodles cooked with bean sprouts and chicken pieces served in Khmer-style Kua Teaw soup
  • Satay Noodle Soup $12.00
    • Choice of beef or chicken served in a special Khmer style satay soup with fat rice noodles and bean sprouts
  • Fried Egg Noodle $13.00
    • Your choice of chicken, pork, beef or seafood with vegetables, onion, egg & bean sprouts
  • Hot & Spicy Cashew Nuts $14.00
    • Marinated chicken stir-fry with spring onion, celery, broccoli, cashew nuts & capsaicin on top of rice
  • Combination Chew Kua Teaw $13.00
    • A combination stir fry of beef, pork, fresh vegetables and mushrooms on a bed of stir fry rice noodles, (best served with chilli sauce or lemon juice)
  • Beef Noodle Soup $12.00
    • Fresh sliced beef and beef balls served in Cambodian style soup with fat rice noodles and bean sprouts
Hang Seng Food Bar (sample menu)
  • Lemon Grass Chicken on Rice $8.00
  • HongKong Style fried Rice $10.00
  • ShanghaI Fried Noodle $9.00
  • Sichuan Chilli Chicken on Rice $9.00
  • Hong Kong Style wonton Soup Noodle $9.00
  • Hokkien Fried Noodle $9.00
  • Chicken Fried Noodles $9.00
  • Yeung Chow Fried Rice $10.00
Pita Pit (sample menu)
  • Brave Beef $5.00
  • Signature Kids $5.00 per head
  • Happy Ham $5.00
  • Brownie $2.50
  • Chicken Breast Salad $11.9 Reg / $9.9 Petita
  • The Family Feast $40.00
  • Pita Chips and Dip $3.90
  • Chick n Fala Pita $11.5 Reg / $9.5 Petita
Pure Cafe Co. (sample menu)
  • Add poahed egg $ 2.50
  • Millet & Brown Rice Porridge (gf.v.wf.df) $14
    • Brown rice and millet with cardamom, chia. vanilla and cacao
  • Toast (gf option) $8.5
    • (whotegrain. our own gluten free) with your choice of: Peanut butter (salt free) - organic almond nut butter - GF Vegemite
  • Paleo with coconut yoghurt & almond milk add $2.50
  • Kumara hash $6.5
  • Mushroom $4 50
  • Egg $2.5
  • paleo. swap beans for Akaroa Salmon or Havoc Bacon add: $5.00
Trevinos (sample menu)
  • Eggs Benedict $19.00/$21.00
    • Soft poached eggs served on a toasted English muffin, topped with hollandaise sauce. Choose from (Bacon/Smoked Salmon)
  • Spaghetti Carbonara $22.00
    • Spaghetti with bacon, red onion, mushroom and creamy cheese sauce, topped with parmesan
  • Extras $4.00
    • Sausages
  • Paella Ala Valencia $28.00
    • Seafood and chorizo speciality rice dish from Spain - add chicken $32.00
  • Roman Ribs $22.00/$30.00
    • Honey, garlic and chilli marinated pork ribs, served with fries (1/2kg or 1Kg)
  • Greek $24.00
    • add Lamb
  • Greek $18.00
    • Salad of juicy tomatoes, crisp cucumber, red onions, green peppers, feta cheese and plump Kalamata olives
  • Soup of the Moment $15.00
    • Entree
Jenny's Lunch Bar (sample menu)
  • Meat Ball $5.50
    • with Potato Gravy
  • - Come With 2 Slices Of Bread $5.00
  • Hot Soup $2.80 per cup
    • Chicken with Sweet Corn & Eggs Soup.
  • Poutine $4.50
    • Hot Chip with Cheese & Gravy
  • Fitted Sausage $3.50
    • with Cheese
  • Hot Soup $2.80
    • Chicken with Sweet Corn
  • American $3.50
    • Hot Dog
  • Surf & Turf $7.50
    • Seafood + Chicken
Pegasus Arms Restaurant & Bar (sample menu)
  • Sauces: mushroom, garlic butter (GF), red wine jus, or peppercorn
  • Eggs benedict $16.50
    • With bacon & hollandaise
  • Chicken strips $12.00
    • Homemade and served with chipotle aioli and sweet chilli (GF option available on request)
  • Cheesecake of the day $12.00
    • Served with berry coulis compote and a tuile biscuit
  • Eggs florentine $15.50
    • With spinach, mushrooms & hollandaise
  • Beef wellington $32.00
    • Tender 180g eye fillet wrapped in feather flake pastry with mushroom duxelle, served on garlic mash with fresh green beans and red wine jus
  • Crispy skin salmon (GF option) $31.00
    • On fresh beetroot, apple and ginger salad with tumeric and sundried tomato herb rice and citrus salsa
  • Fillet o fish burger $19.00
    • Crumbed fish with housemade tartare, gherkins, lettuce tomato and lemon
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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