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)
  • Margherita $19.00
    • Tomatoes, fresh basil, buffalo mozzarella
  • Goats Cheese Profiteroles $16.00
    • With lacing of sweet pickled cherries
  • Margherita $19.00
    • Tomatoes, fresh basil, buffalo mozzarella
  • Prawn $21.00
    • Baby spinach, roast capsicum, chilli, feta, mozzarella
  • Funghi $19.00
    • Roasted mushrooms, blue cheese, onion confit, mozzarella
  • Pumpkin Arancini Balls $17.00
    • Crumbed pumpkin and goats cheese risotto w sundried tomato aioli
  • Huevos Rancheros $19.50
    • Tortilla, red kidney beans, Swiss cheese, scrambled eggs, jalapeno, rocket, salsa, avocado - Add sour cream $2.00
  • Grilled Local Fish $11.00
    • Served with a vegetable medley
Wok On In Cafe (sample menu)
  • Char Beehoon (Fried Beehoon) $9.50
    • Rice vermicelli fried with pork, chicken, prawn, squid, bean sprouts and Chinese vegetables
  • Seafood Fried Noodle $11.00
  • Char Koay Teow (Fried Koay Teow) $9.50
    • Spicy flat rice noodles fried with roast pork pieces, prawn, squid, beansprouts and egg
  • Sambal Squid on Rice $10.50
    • Stir fried squid with vegetables in shrimp paste chilli sauce served with rice
  • Beef Fried Rice $9.00
  • Fried Tofu $4.50
    • with Sweet Chilli Sauce
  • Mini Spring Rolls $4.50
    • with Sweet Chilli Sauce (10 pcs)
  • Prawn Har Mee (Prawn Noodle Soup) $9.50
    • Boiled egg noodles and rice vermicelli with prawns, chicken, pork and fish balls in spicy prawn stock soup
Big Gary's Fish and Chips (sample menu)
  • Half Scoop Chips $2.00
  • Chocolate Wrap Donut $2.50
  • The Munchies $9.90
    • 2x squid rings, 2x chicken nuggets, 2x onion rings, 2x popcorn fish, 2x potato fritters, and half scoop of chips.
  • Veggie Roll $3.20
  • Twice-Blend Shakes $5.50
  • Cinnamon Donut $2.50
  • Meat Patty $2.60
  • Kumara $5.20
Korea House (sample menu)
  • Fresh Redcod with Spicy Soup $45.00
  • Aged Kim-chi Stew $45.00
  • Fried Squid with Noodle $40.00
  • Noodles with Chicken Soup $12.00
  • Vegetable Bi-bim-bap in Hot Stone Bowl $15.00
  • Bulgogi Hot Stone Pot $13.00
  • Spicy Stir Fried Squid and Pork $15.00
  • Spicy Dough Flake Soup $13.00
Benson Chinese Restaurant (sample menu)
  • Kung-Pao Chicken $22.00
  • Roasted Pork on Rice $13.00
  • Chicken and Mushroom on Rice $13.00
  • Stewed Beef with Potatoes on Rice $13.00
  • Wonton Noodle Soup $14.00
  • Fried Pork with Capsicum on Rice $13.00
  • Honey Lemon Chicken $22.00
  • Vegetarin Spring Rolls $7.00
Le Xom (sample menu)
  • Popcorn Chicken $9
    • Diced chicken, five spices, kimchi and wasabi mayo dipping sauce.
  • Prawns $5
  • Pad Thai (Chicken/Beef/Pork) $18.5
    • Thai classic rice, noodle dish, egg, bean sprouts, spring onion, served with crushed peanut, and lemon wedge
  • Rice $3
  • Shanghai Dumpling With Panang Curry Sauce $9
    • Steamed pork dumpling topped with thick Panang curry sauce and kaffir lime leaves
  • Salmon Green Curry $20
    • The flavourful salmon curry simmered with coconut milk, bamboo shoots, bell pepper, green peas, capers and sweet basil leaves
  • Shaking Beef Hot Plate $19.5
    • Wok tossed Angus beef, potato, red capsicum, onion, cracked pepper and watercress
  • Cashewnut and Tempura Chicken $19.5
    • Sweet chilli jam sauce, crispy slices of deep fried chicken, carrot and red capsicum
El Camino Grill (sample menu)
  • Sour cream $3.00
  • Burrito $18.50
    • Large flour tortilla filled and wrapped with cheese rice , Re-fried beans, and your choice of: Vegetarian, pulled chipotle pork, chicken tinga, carne asada (marinated BBQ Beef) Served with salad, salsa, guacamole and sour cream
  • Devilskins $17.50
    • Spicy potato wedges topped with jalapeno cheese sauce. Spicy ground beef, salsa roja and sour cream
  • Crispy chicken taco $6.50
    • 6" soft flour tortilla filled with crispy chicken bites, cheese and fresh coleslaw, onion, tomato and mayo
  • Side salad $6.00
  • Taco $6.50
    • 6" soft flour tortilla served with fresh salad, cheese, sauces and your choice of : Crispy beer battered fish/ Garlic prawn/ Chicken tinga/ Pulled BBQ chipotle pork/ Carne Asada (marinated BBQ Beef)
  • Spicy re fried beans $4.00
  • Nacho $17.00
    • House made corn chips topped with cheese sauce spicy ground beef , salsa roja and sour cream
New Wok (sample menu)
  • Roast Pork Chow Mein $11.00
  • Steak Chow Mein $11.00
  • 1 Main Meal
  • Sweet and Sour Sauce $1.50
  • Fried Noodles (Chicken, Pork or Beef) $11.00
  • Prawn Egg Foo Young $12.50
  • Steak with oyster Sauce $12.00
  • Pottle of Mushrooms $6.00
Cafe 165 (sample menu)
  • -Add cheese & bacon $12.00
  • -Add fried egg $2.00
  • -side salad $3.00
  • ·BreakFree Cheese Burger $20.00
    • 180 gm Beef Pattie, onion marmalade, Swiss cheese, mesclun, bacon, tomato, garlic aioli served with Makikihi fries.
  • -wedges $3.00
  • -Small Fries $5.00
  • -Add house smoked salmon $5.00
  • -Large Fries $8.00
Willowbank Restaurant (sample menu)
  • Bacon & egg pie $8.50
  • Wedges $9.50
  • Pumpkin, kumara & bacon tart $8.50
  • - fries $4.00
  • Fresh homemade rolls $8.50
  • Lunch $12.00
    • - any item from the cabinet with green salad or fries
  • -small salad $5.00
  • Soup of the day (GF)(V) $9.50
Trenches Restaurant & Bar (sample menu)
  • 3-Scoop Ice-cream Chocolate Sundae $13.00
    • topped with Pink Wafers
  • Vegetarian Nachos $15.50
    • Chilli Bean Mix Served on Corn Chips with Melted Cheese & Sweet Chilli Guacamole.
  • Steak Sandwich $18.50
    • 200gm Sirloin ~ Pickle ~ Tomato ~Lettuce & Aioli.
  • Trenches Platter $22.50
    • Meats / cheese / bits n bobs
  • Seafood Chowder $14.00
    • Mussels, Squid, Prawns & Clams Served with Garlic Bread
  • Baked Lemon Cheese Cake $13.00
    • With Citrus Mascarpone & Passion Fruit Coulis.
  • Steak, Chips & Salad $20.00
    • Cooked to your liking served with choice of Mushroom ~ Pepper or Red wine Jus.
  • Caesar Salad $14.50
    • Cos Lettuce tossed with Bacon, Anchovies, Freshly Shaved Parmesan topped with Poached Egg & Drizzled with Caesar Dressing.
Shamiana (sample menu)
  • Kids Combo $10.50
    • 1 x Small Curry, 1 x Plain Naan, 1 x 420ml Drink
  • Beef Vindaloo $11.00
  • Chicken Vindaloo $11.00
  • Plain Naan $2.00
  • Green Pea and Potato Curry (Medium) $7.50
  • Lamb Biryani $12.50
    • Served with yogurt or rogan josh sauce
  • Chicken Tikka
  • Rogan Josh (Medium) $11.00
    • With rice
Cafe 101 (sample menu)
  • Mince & Cheese $4.80
  • Traditional Kiwi Mince $4.50
  • Steak $4.60
  • Chicken Satay $4.80
  • Steak & Cheese $4.80
  • Savouries $2.50
  • Chicken & Cranberry $4.80
  • Steak & Mushroom $4.80
Tuk Tuk Takeaway (sample menu)
  • Chargrilled Chicken Sliders (2) $9
    • w/ Tuk Tuk Satay Sauce
  • Goy See Mee Chicken $15
    • w/ bamboo, shiitake mushroom, bok choy
  • Amy'S Toasted Chocolate Cookie $8
    • w/ ice cream
  • Khanom Mor Gaeng (GF) $10
    • Thai Coconut Custard
  • Sticky Beef Jerky $10
    • Bangkok Street-Style "Beef Daad Diaw" Jerky
  • Bangkok Fireworks Miang (GF) $5
    • w/ Prawn, peanut, chilli, lime, ginger
  • Kaeng Som Curry (GF) $18
    • w/ Thai Prawn Omelette, Tamarind
  • Tuk Tuk Platter (2-3 People) $32
    • Shredded sticky beef, Fried chicken wings, Chicken satay skewers and Crispy prawn wontons
Subway (sample menu)
  • Flatbread N/A
  • Pizza Sub with Cheese N/A
  • Western Egg and Cheese N/A
  • Lettuce N/A
  • Pork Riblet N/A
  • Choc Chip N/A
  • White Chip Macadamia N/A
  • Subway Seafood Sensation N/A
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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