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

  • 5 BBQ Wings $11.90
    • Reach new heights of enjoyment.
  • Coleslaw (Large) $6.50
  • Pineapple $1.50
  • 3 BBQ Thigh Fillets & Regular Side $9.90
  • Grilled Veggie Wrap $9.90
    • Enjoy a scrumptious home-style veggie patty with fresh lettuce, tomato & our special light mayo all quietly nestled in a warm tortilla.
  • Family Fiesta $35.90
    • The perfect family fix! One whole, flame-grilled chicken and your choice of two large sides.
  • Side Garden Salad $4.50
  • Feta $1.50
  • CHEESE & EGG $3.80
  • SWEET & SOUR FRIED SQUID RINGS 1/2 DOZ $5.00
  • EGG $3.00
  • PINEAPPLE FRITTER $2.30
  • CHEESE & PINEAPPLE $3.80
  • FRIED MUSHROOMS 1/2 DOZ $5.00
  • FRIED MUSHROOMS WITH SAUCE
  • BACON FRITTER $2.30
  • Pumpkin-Kumara Stack $18
    • Pumpkin and kumara cakes served with wilted garlic spinach, grilled broccolini, halloumi and our house made beetroot hummus and finished with toasted seeds and a balsamic reduction
  • Luciano’s Bruschetta $16
    • Toasted ciabatta with garden greens and Prosciutto, tomato, basil & mozzarella
  • Classic Bene Half $15 Full $20
    • Free range poached eggs served on toasted ciabatta with Luciano’s famous hollandaise, a roasted tomato and Manuka Smoked Bacon
  • Kids Pancakes $12
    • Blueberry pancakes with caramelised banana, maple syrup and whipped cream
  • Halloumi Salad $21
    • Grilled halloumi with baby greens, avocado, heirloom tomatoes, herb shoots, toasted seeds, finished with a zesty balsamic lime dressing
  • Manuka Smoked Bacon $4
  • Garlic Spinach $3
  • Lamb Backstrap Salad $23
    • Marinated lamb backstrap served with a roasted vegetable, green bean, asparagus and feta salad and a red wine vinaigrette
  • Grilled Prawns Salad $19.00
    • Marinated Prawns, Coconut Cream, Shallots, Asian Herbs, Lemongrass, Cabbage, Chilli Jam, Lime Juice
  • Classic Thai Fried Rice
    • Thai Style Fried Rice With Egg, Onion, Garlic Spring Onion With Soy Sauce
  • Stir Fried Pork Fillet With Garlic Sauce $17.00
    • Garlic, Black Pepper, Onion, Coriander, Snow Peas(Seasonal), Fried Garlic
  • Classic Tom Kha Kai (Chicken) $9.50
    • Coconut Soup Base, Galangal, Lemongrass And Mushroom With Chilli Jam
  • Roasted Cashew Nuts / Jasmine Rice $2.00
  • Stir Fried Fish Fillet With Ginger And Asian Celery $18.00
    • Deep Fried Fish Fillet, Garlic, Onion, Ginger, Celery, Baby Corn, Carrot, Chilli
  • Larb Kai/ Minced Chicken Salad $14.50
    • Minced Chicken, Asian Herbs, Roasted Rice Powder, Chilli, Lime Juice, Topped With Fried Shallots
  • Any Dish Is Completely Gluten Free
  • 1.5l soft drink
  • 1 Doz Deep Fried Chicken wings $ 9.50
  • 1 Main Meal
  • 1 Dozen Wontons
  • Pork Mushroom on Fried Rice $11.00
  • 1/2 Doz Wontons $5.50
  • Steak Tomatoes on Fried Rice $11.00
  • 1 Fried Rice
  • Honey Chicken Noodle $9.80
    • Egg noodles with battered chicken and vegetables in sweet honey sauce.
  • Chicken Chow Mee $9.80
    • Egg noodles with chicken and vegetables in oyster sauce.
  • Nasi Goreng $9.80
    • Fried rice with roast pork and vegetables in Malaysian-style spices.
  • Chicken Teriyaki $9.80
    • Udon noodles with chicken and vegetables in special Japanese Teriyaki sauce.
  • Vegetarian Fried Rice $9.00
  • Honey Prawns Noodles/Rice $12.80
  • Thai Sweet Chili Beef $9.80
    • Egg noodles with beef and vegetables in Thai sweet chili sauce.
  • Sambal Chicken Fried Rice $9.80
    • Fried rice with chicken and vegetables in Malaysian-style sambal sauce.
  • Vegetarian Sushi (GF 8PC) $6.90
  • -Small ( 10PC ) $3.90
  • Crispy chicken $10.90
  • Double Avocado Chicken (GF 8PC) Special Special $7.5
  • -Three Piece $ 5.00
  • Udon noodles from $9.90
  • Spicy Salmon (GF 6PC) $8.20
  • -Jumbo $9.20
  • Philly Steak Sandwich (h) $ 18.00
    • pan-fried beef, sliced cheese, sautéed onion, capsicum, mushroom, aioli & dried oregano served with chunky fries >>
  • Acheron Classic Seafood Chowder (n) $18.00
    • loaded with mussel meat, prawn cutlet, scallops & fish goujons, topped with garlic crostini
  • Tempura Battered Market Fish $20.00
    • chunky fries, garden fresh salad & tartare sauce
  • Cajun Chicken Caesar Salad $18.00
    • shaved parmesan, crispy pancetta, croutons and soft poached egg
  • Freshly Baked Fiscella Bread (h/v) $10.00
    • served with basil pesto, minted tzatziki & Marlborough sea salt
  • Acheron Burger (h) $22.00
    • choice of Angus beef pattie or char-grilled chicken breast with lettuce, tomato, beetroot chutney, sage, onion marmalade & aioli served with chunky fries
  • Pumpkin, Feta and Spinach Lasagne (g/h/v) $20.00
    • in Napoli sauce and garden fresh salad
  • Striploin of Wild Venison $39.00
    • mushroom trio, roasted Portobello, porcini tortellini, oyster mushroom & pork belly terrine
  • Seasoned Wedges $10.00
    • Potato wedges with sweet chilli dipping sauce & sour cream
  • Cheese Platter $24.00
    • A selection of fine NZ chesses, crackers and Quince paste
  • Roasted Mushrooms $18.50
    • button mushrooms cooked in a balsamic & cream reduction w/ wilted spinach, feta cheese on toasted ciabatta
  • Crumbed Calamari $15.00
    • Crumbed calamari rings with fresh lemon and chipotle mayo
  • Peppers Breakfast $24.00
    • eggs your way: bratwurst, bacon, grilled tomato, hash brown & mushrooms, toasted ciabatta, rye or gluten free toast w/ tomato relish
  • 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
  • Omelette $18.50
    • Classic 3 egg omelette; filled w/ your choice of: tomato, cheese, ham, onion, mushroom or smoked salmon / served w/ tomato relish & toasted ciabatta, rye or gluten free bread
  • - Combo: Burget of your choice + fries + can of drink $21.00
  • -Combo: Souvlaki of your choice + fries + can of drink $15.00
  • 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
  • Deluxe $17
    • Deluxe served with Grilled capsicum, onion, mushroom, served on a flat pita bread with T-House's sauce and mozzarella cheese in a pizza
  • - Combo: Souvlaki of your choice + fries + can of drink $17.00
  • Triple Souvlaki $13.9
    • All triple souvlaki served with extra meat and 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
  • Large Souvlaki $10.90
    • All large souvlaki served with 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: Kebab meal of your choice + fries + can of drink $19.50
  • Roast vegetable & feta frittata (GF) (V) $8.50
  • Grilled chicken salad $17.00
    • With crispy noodles, mango & a sweet chilli lime dressing
  • Toasted bagel $10.00
    • With grilled bacon, tomato and cream cheese
  • Bacon & egg pie $8.50
  • Tuatara lunch box $9.50
    • Ham sandwich, fruit, raisins, biscuit, drink from the kids drink selection
  • Wedges $9.50
  • Fresh homemade rolls $8.50
  • Seafood chowder $10.50
  • Raita $3.00
    • Cucumber and organic yoghurt – popular curry cooler
  • Lamb Bhutuwa (pot / box / reg) $10.00 / $10.00 / $18.50
    • Full bodied wholesome curry with fresh tomato & mushroom
  • Paneer Makhani (vegetarian) $19.50
    • Cottage cheese blended with tomato and cream
  • Mint & yoghurt $3.00
    • Flavoursome dip or lamb curry cooler
  • Venison & Portobello Mushroom $21.50
    • Premium Denver leg pieces spice rubbed and marinated – fresh fried balti style with Portobello and capsicum – to die for!
  • Mango Chicken $19.50
    • Dreamy flavoursome favourite – mango with a hint of garlic & ginger
  • Roti $4.00
    • Traditional wholemeal bread
  • Lamb Saag $19.50
    • Simmered spinach masala with tomato and garlic – stunning iron fix
  • Tomato $4.00
  • Roast Pork Chop Suey $12.00
  • Curry & Rice Roll $2.80
  • Combination Chow mein $11.50
  • Vegetarian $8.50
  • Sweet & Sour Chicken $12.50
  • Pineapple $4.00
  • Vegetarian $5.00
  • -Combo $7.50
  • Monster breakfast toasted sandwich $5.90
    • It starts with bacon, then a sausage patty, a folded egg, and Swiss and cheddar cheese, between two slices of toasted sourdough.
  • -1/3 lb. Angus $9.90
  • Chicken tenders
    • Chicken tenders dipped in buttermilk, lightly breaded and cooked to a golden brown. Served with a choice of ranch, honey mustard or BBQ dipping sauces. Available as a 3pk or 5pk.
  • -Combo $7.50
  • -Burger only $5.40
  • Bacon swiss crispy chicken tender sandwich $9.50
    • A crispy, lightly breaded chicken fillet, bacon, swiss cheese, tomato, lettuce and ranch dressing on a seeded bun.
  • Double western bacon cheeseburger $11.90
    • Two chargrilled beef patties, bacon, two slices of melted cheddar cheese, crispy onion rings and tangy BBQ sauce on a seeded bun.
  • Meatball N/A
  • Steak, Egg and Cheese N/A
  • Lettuce N/A
  • Olives N/A
  • Subway Melt N/A
  • Ranch N/A
  • Double Choc Chip N/A
  • Ham, Egg and Cheese 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

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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