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

  • 6 Chicken Nuggets $26.00
  • 1 Crab Stick $6.00
  • Hoki $4.50
  • Jam Rap $2.00
  • Deep Fried Snickers $3.80
  • Pineapple $4.20
  • Bacon Corn Pattie $2.20
  • Steak $5.20
  • Smoked salmon roll $12.00
    • avocado, cream cheese, smoked salmon (8P)
  • Deluxe salmon roll $12.00
    • egg, avocado, mayo, fresh salmon (8P)
  • Seasoned seaweed steam $0.30
  • Aji-tama (egg) $2.00
  • Sesame seeds $0.20
  • Jumbo box $20.00
  • Vege yaki-meshi $9.50
  • Karaage don $13.50
  • Beef $14.00
    • beef patty, caramelised onion, cheese, cress and mustard mayo
  • Beans $4.50
  • Bacon $5.00
  • Chorizo $5.00
  • Smoked Salmon $5.00
  • Chicken Wings $10.00
    • buffalo chicken wings, spicy sauce and blue cheese dressing
  • Breakfast Burger $15.00
    • with refried beans, chipotle bacon, greens, fried egg and relish + smoked mushrooms $4.50 + haloumi $4.50
  • Smoked Salmon $20.00
    • roast baby beets, sorret, walnuts, honey lemon & sumac dressing & horseradish cream
  • Char Me Fried Instant
  • -Seafood $17.00
  • Stir Fried Short Noodles With Beef And Vegetables (Lot Char)
  • -Seafood $15.00
  • Khmer Salad-Beef
  • Sweet N Sour Pork $17.00
  • -Seafood $19.00
  • Satay Noodle Salad $17.00
  • GIANT $5.80
    • Bacon, Double Meat & Egg
  • PLAIN $3.50
  • MUSHROOM $4.50
  • EXTRA $1.00 each
  • MONSTER $6.50
    • Meat, Egg, Cheese, Bacon, Pineapple, Tomato
  • HAWAIIAN $5.80
    • Bacon, Cheese & Pineapple
  • EGG $4.50
  • CHICKEN $4.50
  • Sole $5.00
  • Chicken $5.00
  • Tarakihi $4.00
  • Fish $5.00
  • Chicken Satay $5.50
  • Mushroom $4.00
  • Hoki $3.00
  • Bacon and Egg $4.50
  • Sausage Rolls $3.50
  • Nuggets & Chips $8.00
    • Chicken Nuggets served with tomato sauce
  • Mixed Platter (For 2) $11.00
    • Chicken Nuggets, Fish, Mini Hotdog, Spring rolls, Samosas, Onion Rings, served with chips & tomato sauce
  • Pies $4.00
    • Steak, Mince & Cheese
  • Basket of Chips $6.50
    • Served with tomato sauce
  • Basket of Wedges $8.00
    • Served with sour cream
  • - Ham & Cheese
  • Vegetarian Snack $8.00
    • Spring rolls, Samosas, Onion Rings, served with chips & sweet chilli sauce
  • Tandoori CHicken
    • Chicken on the bone marinated overnight in spices & yogurt then skewered & grilled in tandoor. Served with salad & chutney.
  • Lamb Balti $16.50
    • An authentic North Indian style dish of boneless lamb cooked with tomatoes, sliced onions, capsicum & green chillies.
  • Prawn Jalfrezi $18.50
    • Prawns prepared with large chunks of onions, green capsicum, tomatoes cooked in ginger, garlic, green chilli & coriander in sweet tomato based sauce.
  • Side Dish Platter $10.00
    • A selection of four side dishes of your choice excludes green salad
  • All mains served with aromatic basmati rice
  • Poppadam (4 pcs) $3.00
  • Chicken Dopiaza $15.50
    • Tender pieces of chicken cooked with onion chunks, tomatoes, ginger, garlic & spices.
  • Veg Makhani $14.50
    • Fresh mix vegetables cooked in tomato based sauce finished with touch of cream & fenugreek leaves.
  • Chicken Naan $5.00
    • Naan bread stuffed with diced chicken and spices
  • Tandoori Chicken Wings - 5 pcs per portion $12.00
    • Chicken wings marinated in yoghurt with fresh herbs and spices. Skewered and cooked in tandoor
  • Chicken or Lamb Biryani - Chef Special $15.00
    • Chicken/lamb with special mirch masala
  • Mango Lassi or Plain Lassi $4.00
    • Yoghurt mixed with mango and sugar
  • Raita $3.00
    • Yoghurt mixed with cucumber, tomato and mild soothing spices
  • Poppadam (4 pieces) $3.00
    • Classic Indian lentil crackers
  • Tandoori Prawns - 10pcs per portion $18.00
    • Prawns marinated aromatically with fresh herbs, spices and touch of cream, cooked delicately in tandoor
  • Prawn Dopayaza $19.00
    • Prawns cooked with chunks of onion, tomato topped with ginger, garlic, fresh coriander and spices
  • Pan Seared Blue Cod $34.00
    • Creole salsa, chat potatoes, parsley butter
  • Strange's Poutine $12.00
    • Potato skins, dirty gravy, parmesan cheese, shallots
  • Slaw $8.00
    • With toasted peanuts, pepitas & cumin lime mayo
  • Fried Shrimp $15.00
    • Lettuce, shallots, fresh herbs, Tabasco mayo
  • Quinoa & Goji Berries $18.00
    • Fresh shallots, spring onions, baby beets & turnips, dressed with a vanilla vinaigrette
  • Shoestring Fries $8.00
    • With rosemary salt & truffle mayo
  • Black-Eyed Pea Falafel $10.00
    • Grated beetroot, slaw, feta cheese, ranch
  • Pulled Pork Shoulder $12.00
    • BBQ sauce, jalapeño mustard, slaw, shallots
  • Antipasto Misto $35.50
    • The classic way to start your Tutto Bene dining experience. Italian & local delicacies: prosciutto, mortadella & salami; smoked salmon & white anchovies; boccocini; marinated olives, artichokes, Mediterranean vegetables; and tapenade & pesto. Served with Tutto Bene grissini, ciabatta & focaccia
  • Canterbury Lamb Rack $39.50
    • Succulent chargrilled Canterbury lamb rack served with kumara, green beans, olives, crispy parsnip & parsley
  • Panne all'Aglio $9.50
    • Tutto Bene loaf baked with garlic & herb butter
  • Beef Fillet $39.50
    • 300 gram premium fillet; or
  • Di Mare $25.50 / $35.50
    • Napoli sauce, tomato, calamari, shrimps, mussels, capsicum, capers, anchovies, black olives & mozzarella
  • Wild South Island Venison $39.50
    • Pan-roasted Wild South Island venison loin with spicy venison sausage, served with sweet pumpkin puree and green beans
  • Pizza Bread $13.50
    • Our signature flat bread is baked with a delicious combination of garlic, cheese, chilli & pesto
  • Scallops con Prosciutto $21.50
    • Pan-seared scallops on sweet pea puree with crispy prosciutto & pinenuts
  • Boulevard salad (GF) $22.00
    • Lamb loin medium- rare on leaves, cucumber, olives, feta, cherry tomatoes, pine nuts & balsamic dressing
  • Soup of the day (GF) $ 9.50 I $12.50
    • served with toasted bread
  • Belgian Waffles (GFO)(V) $18.50
    • bacon, banana & maple syrup or berry compote & greek yoghurt
  • Haloumi Salad (GF)(V) $19.50
    • Leaves, Quinoa, roasted capsicum, cashews & House made lime, ginger & chilli dressing
  • Fish & chips $22.00
    • Fresh market fish tempura battered, fries & house made tartar sauce
  • Bacon $5.00
  • Eggs Benedict(GFO)(V) $20.00
    • poached free range eggs, toasted ciabatta with house made hollandaise/salmon
  • Mushrooms $4.00
  • House baked bread $9.5
    • with extra virgin olive oil, balsamic & sea salt
  • Pavlova ice cream jars $13.5
    • vanilla ice cream, raspberry & passionfruit
  • Rasher of bacon $2.5
  • Ice cream sundae $4.5
    • vanilla ice cream with choc sauce & sprinkles
  • Savoury brioche french toast $18.5
    • with roast field mushrooms, crème fraiche, parmesan, preserved lemon & truffle oil
  • Ora King salmon gravlax $26.5
    • with pickled cucumber, warm baby potatoes, herb crème fraiche fennel & dates
  • Pea and bacon risotto $10.5
  • Fries & aioli $5.5
  • 21.Sliced abalone on lettuce POA
  • 14.Hot and sour soup $5.00
  • 33.Whole prawn with maggie sauce $22.00
  • 13.Soup with tomato and egg $5.00
  • 1.Mouth watering hot and sour chicken salad $6.00
  • 23.Stir fried abalone POA
  • 37.Sweet chilli prawn ball $22.00
  • 5.Si Chun style mung bean jelly salad $6.00
  • -With Salad & Rice $12.00
  • Obento $14.00
    • Teriyaki chicken, rice with cutlet, potato salad & vegetables served in a luxury container
  • Deal 2 $8.00
    • Burger with chips & pop tops drinks
  • -reg: $10.5
  • -Medium $8.00
  • no carbs kebabs also available
  • Kebab Combo Meals
    • Kebab with chips & can of drinks
  • - reg: $10.00
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