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

Money Bags (4 pieces) $5.00
Ginger Dish (served with rice)
- Stir fried finely sliced fresh ginger & vegetables
(D) Lamb $21.00
Spicy Duck Red Curry $20.00
- Roasted Duck, fruits & vegetables with coconut milk
(D) Seafood or Prawns $21.00
Yum Sam Krob $21.00
- Spicy fresh chilli & vegetables with Crispy tiny fish crispy prawns and crispy squid
(B) Combination Meats $19.00
Sweet & Sour Sauce $10.00
- served with rice

Eggs each $2.00
Vegetables $3.50
Pork Fillet Salad * $20.00
- Pickled pork fillet cooked in apple cider with Asian spices, served chilled on a bed of apples, peppers and red cabbage
Chicken Tenderloin Stack * $23.00
- Pan seared, served on roasted vegetables and mash, finished with streaky bacon and a light tarragon cream sauce
Seafood Crepe $10.00
- Shrimps, mussels, squid and fish fillets combined in a light cream sauce wrapped in a savory pancake, topped with tomato and cheese
Sticky Date Pudding $8.00
- This classic served hot with toffee sauce, cream & ice cream
Salmon Fillet * $28.50
- Pan seared, served on mash, finished with a lemon dressing, accompanied with seasonal vegetables or salad
Lambs Fry $12.00
- Slithers of lambs liver gently pan seared topped with onions and bacon with lashings of gravy

Home-Style Bean Curd with Steamed Rice $16.50
- Tofu, mushroom and Bok-Choy
Fresh Beef and Capsicum, Mushroom, Potato, Onion $16.50
- with Black Bean sauce
Shanghai Xiao Long Bao (for five) $13.50
- Steamed yummy juicy Buns stuffed with pork and chicken stock soup
Free-range Chicken and Capsicum, Mushroom, Potato, Onion $18.50
- with satay sauce
Ho Fen (Rice Noodles) $15.50
- Stir-fried rice noodles with bean sprouts, garlic chives - Bacon with soy sauce
Shanghai Cai Fan $14.50
- Fried rice with bacon, greens and Sichuan pepper
Shanghai Spring Onion Pancake $18.50
- Pan fried spring onion pancake with BBQ pork and asian market salad
Combination Fried Rice $18.50
- Fried rice with BBQ pork, beef, free range chicken with seasonal vegetable

Roast Pork Tomatoes on Rice $11.00
Prawn Fried Rice $11.00
Chicken Satay on Rice $11.00
1 Dozen Wontons (no sauce) $9.00
Tomatoes $2.50
Pineapple $2.50
Chicken Pineapple on Rice $10.50
Steak Tomatoes on Rice $10.50

Original Bing $7.90
- Mixed Salad, Crispy Wonton Paper, Hoisin Sauce and Mayo
All Bings are served in a freshly made Chinese style crepe cooked in scrambled egg and black sesame seeds.
Pork Bing $9.90
- Tender Slow Cooked Pork, Mixed Salad, Crispy Wonton Paper, Hoisin Sauce and Mayo
Chicken Cheese BBQ Bacon Bing $11.90
- Marinated Chicken, Bacon, Cheese, Mixed Salad, Crispy Wonton Paper, BBQ Sauce and Mayo
Bingo $12.90
- Tender Slow Cooked Pork, Marinated Chicken, Bacon, Mixed Salad, Crispy Wonton Paper, Hoisin Sauce and Mayo
Chicken Bing $9.90
- Marinated Chicken, Mixed Salad, Crispy Wonton Paper, Hoisin Sauce and Mayo
Beef Bing $9.90
- Bee, Mixed Salad, Crispy Wonton Papers, Hoisin Sauce and Mayo

Fries $4.00
Mix S $9.00/ L $12.00 / El $14.50
Spring Roll $5.00
- 2 Pcs
Open Souvlaki $15.50
- Your Choice Of Meat Or Falafel Served On Flat Pita Bread Or Wrap, With Symrose'S Signature Sauce, Sprinkled With Mozzarella In A Pizza Box.
Drum Sticks $11.99
- Chicken With Special Bbq Sauce
All Souvlaki Served With A Choice Of Pita Bread Or Wrap, Green Salad. Symrose'S Signature Hummus Sauce, Tomato Onion Sauce, Garlic Mayo, Tzatzki (Organic Yoghurt) And Chilli Sauce. All Sauces Are Prepared To Give You A Authentic Middle Eastern Cusine Taste. N/A
Extra Large Souvlaki Of Your Choice + Fries + Can Of Drink $18.50
Lamb S $9.00/ L $12.00 / El $14.50

Chicken on rice $14.50
- boiled chicken pieces on top of specially cooked rice served with traditional fish sauce, cucumber and sprinkled with peanuts
Sweet & sour king prawns $20.00
Sweet & sour pork $17.00
Steamed king prawns $19.50
Tofu shredded pork & vegetables soup (small/large) $8.50/$13.00
Prawn curry fried rice or chow mein $18.50
Wonton soup (S/L) $5.00/$10.00
Tea $2.50/person

MARGARITA PIZZA
FRIES $7.00
BALSAMIC ROASTED BEETROOT $13.00
- feta, pine nuts, sultanas
GARLIC PRAWNS $13.50
- lemon oil, green salad
SIDE SALAD $6.00
BBQ VENISON SHORT RIB SALAD $22.50
- crispy potato, feta, cherry tomato, confit onion, aioli
BALSAMIC ROASTED BEETROOT $13.00
- feta, pine nuts, sultanas
FISH / CHIPS $24.50
- herb & parmesan crumbed, salad, aioli

All mains served with aromatic basmati rice
Mint Sauce $3.00
Chicken Tikka Masala $15.50
- Boneless pieces of chicken marinated in yogurt & spices, grilled in tandoor & then sauteed in tangy tomato & onion based sauce.
All mains served with aromatic basmati rice
Mix Veg Curry $14.50
- Fresh seasonal vegetables cooked with cumin seeds, turmeric, fresh tomatoes, onion & spices.
Kadhai Beef $16.50
- An authentic North Indian style dish of boneless beef cooked with tomatoes, sliced onions, capsicum & green chillies.
All mains served with aromatic basmati rice
Chicken Anarkali $15.50
- Boneless pieces of chicken marinated in pomegranate, cooked in ginger, garlic & spices.

Pasta of the Day T.B.A
- Please see our blackboard for tonight's creation
Sirloin Steak $22.00
- Cooked to your liking with fresh garden salad, onion rings, fries and garlic butter
Loaded Wedges $14.00
- With cheese, bacon, sweet chilli sauce and sour cream
Carnivore $24.00
- With spicy sausage, smoked bacon, salami, sirloin steak, mozzarella, and caramelised onion. Finished with BBQ sauce
Breads and Dips $15.00
- Served with Brie Cheese
Herbivore $20.00
- Pumpkin, mozzarella, roasted red capsicum, and cream cheese. Topped with basil pesto and rocket
Tandoori Chicken $24.00
- With roasted red capsicum, mozzarella, and mango chutney, topped with yoghurt swirl and Fresh coriander
Trio of Gelato $12.00
- Please ask for tonight's flavour selection

Miso soup $3.00
Momo Chicken thigh with Tare $7.00
Gyoza $12.00
- Pork, garlic and chive with gyoza sauce
Broccoli Served with sesame sauce $5.00
Crispy wasabi squid with parmesan and Yuzu mayo $16.00
Ebi Yuan prawn with chilli mayo $12.00
Takoyaki $12.00
- Octopus balls with Empire sauce and mayo
Hotate Scallop with wasabi mayo and tobiko $12.00

Vegetable Tempura Roll $ 15.00
- Potato, sweet potato, capsicum, tofu, soy bean
EBI Tempura Roll $ 18.00
- prawn, cucumber, avocado, tempura flake, trüffle oil, flying fish roes
Ace Bento Set $24.00
- Chicken teriyaki / mixed tempura / dumplings (3pcs) / salmon sashimi (3pcs), rice, miso soup
King Dragon Roll $ 25.00
- King prawns, eel, cucumber, avocado
• King Salmon
• Prawn
Salmon Sashimi Regular $ 29
Rice Bowls

Shahi paneer $14.50
- Chef made indian cottage cheese cooked in a creamy sauce with cashew nuts & almonds.
Chicken lolipops $9.99
- Specially cut chicken wings cooked in chef special homemade sauce.
Goan fish curry
- Fish cooked in coconut milk, mustard seeds, almond paste & spices.
Lamb biryani $16.99
Sagwala chicken/lamb/beef/prawn
- Choice of your meat cooked in and skillfully blended with spinach in an exotic curry.
Lamb chops (6 psc) $12.00
- Lamb marinated overnight and cooked in tandoori oven.
Vegetarian platter $11.99
- Selection of 4 entrees:- samosa, onion bhaji, pakora and spring roll.
Garlic naan $3.50
- Freshly baked white bread topped with garlic and butter.

Open souvlaki or extra meat (on large souvlaki only) $2.50
R= Regular / L= Large
Combination Lamb & Chicken L $14
Barberry Rice & Chicken (Zereshk Polloh & morgh) $14
Falafel R $8 / L $10
-Vegetarian $3
Combination Chicken & Falafel L $13
Piroshkies

Pork Riblet N/A
Tomato N/A
Roasted Garlic N/A
Jalapenos N/A
Mayo N/A
Cucumber N/A
Western Egg and Cheese N/A
Honey Mustard N/A

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

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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

Address

Phone

Email

Opened hours

Price

Type

Service

Cuisine

Features

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

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