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 Central (sample menu)
  • Cauliflower and 3 Cheese Croquettes $15.00
    • with French mustard mayonnaise.
  • Chorizo $19.00
    • mushrooms / bacon / charred peppers / smoked tomato sauce / cream cheese / mozzarella
  • Lamb & Leek Cigars $18.00
    • with coriander & yoghurt dressing
  • Cured Pork Belly or Hot Smoked Salmon $19.00
    • poached eggs, toasted Vienna, Hollandaise and spinach
  • Pork Belly $16.00
    • with sake, sweet soy, and a sesame glaze
  • Prawn Wontons $16.00
    • with kewpie & chilli jam.
  • Pork Crackling $10.00
    • with apple sauce
  • Antipasti $55.00
    • grilled halloumi, cauliflower + 3 cheese croquettes, falafel,, mushroom & brie arancini, selection of dips, cheeses, breads, olives
Tavern Harewood (sample menu)
  • Vegetarian salad $16.00
    • Our chef's combo of hot treats, honey glazed carrots, spinach and beetroot with toasted pinenuts and feta bound in tarragon mayo
  • Chicken and port wine pate $12.00
    • With chutney, wholegrain toast and crackers
  • Venison red wine casserole $25.00
    • Slow braised venison served with a rich red wine sauce, with courgettes and spinach on pappardelle pasta
  • Lamb shank pie $23.00
    • Shank braised in a rich casserole, covered with puff pastry and served with creamy mash potato and minted peas
  • Seafood chowder $10.00
    • A selection of seafood bound in a creamy soup
  • The combo $16.00
    • Cheesecake, apple pie and meringue roulade
  • Garlic loaf $8.00
    • Served warm with garlic butter
  • Market fresh fish $23.00
    • Served with wasabi mash, oriental vege and chili lime prawns, topped with hollandaise sauce
Burwood Fish & Chips (sample menu)
  • Deep fried Mars / Moro $3.40
  • Squid Rings $1.00
  • Donuts - Jam $2.50
  • Cod - Crumbed $5.50
  • Pineapple Rings $2.00
  • Sole - Battered $6.30
  • Patties - Chicken $3.70
  • Wontons $9.00
    • DZ
Hoon Hay Thai Restaurant (sample menu)
  • (A) Chicken $12.00
  • (D) Prawns $20.00
  • Larb - Chicken, Beef or Pork $20.00
    • Minced chicken, beef or pork with garlic, mint and coriander
  • (B) Combination Meats $18.00
  • Chili & Basil (served with rice)
    • Stir fried fresh chilli, basil & vegetables
  • (B) Combination Meats $18.00
  • (D) Seafood or Prawns $21.00
  • Vegetarian Thai Wontons (3 pieces) $5.00
Mori Mori Izakaya (sample menu)
  • Teriyaki chicken $18
  • Crispy chicken $9
    • Deep fried panko crumbed boneless chicken .
  • Black tiger prawn 4p $15
  • Takowasabi $7.80
    • Marinated chopped octopus with wasabi taste
  • Vegetable 6p $13
  • Maguro(tuna) $5.80
  • Chicken kara age $9
    • Japanese style deep fried boneless chicken pieces .
  • Miso ramen $13
    • Japanese noodle with miso(fermented bean paste) taste soup
Bealey's Speight's Ale House (sample menu)
  • Carbonara $18
    • The classic everybody loves; chicken, bacon and mushroom bound together with a rich garlic cream sauce and finished with shaved parmesan.
  • Drunk Steak $33
    • A prime cut of sirloin marinated in Speight’s Old Dark, served with golden fries, salad greens and your choice of sauce.
  • Sausages and Mash $25
    • Locally made sausages served on creamy mash with onion jam, ale house gravy and a generous slice of bread.
  • Baldwin's Black Cherry Chicken $30
    • A roasted chicken breast stuffed with a mousse of black cherries and almonds, wrapped in bacon and served on a creamy potato bake with toasted almonds and a red wine cherry glaze.
  • Lemongrass and Ginger Risotto $24
    • A risotto infused with lemongrass and ginger served with chargrilled eggplant and seasoned tofu then finished with coriander.
  • Extra Cheese Pizza $18
    • Pizza sauce topped with mozzarella and more mozzarella!
  • Crispy Chicken Wrap $17.50
    • Crispy chicken with tomato and lettuce, bound with a spicy aïoli and wrapped in a warm flour tortilla, served with fries and tomato sauce.
  • 400grm T-Bone $38
    • Cooked to your liking served with golden fries, salad greens and your choice of sauce.
Vic's Cafe & Bake (sample menu)
  • Sausage $4.50
  • Soup Of The Day (Winter Only) $12.00
    • Served with toasted focaccia
  • Muesli $12.00
    • Homemade toasted organic grains and nuts, fresh fruit, yoghurt and milk
  • Pesto / Relish / Mayo / Hummus / Tapenade / Hollandaise / Cream Cheese $3.00
  • -Vic'S Platter $22.00
    • Breads, spreads and cheeses
  • Side Salad / Free Range Chicken $8.50
  • French Toast $19.50
    • With bacon, banana, yoghurt, fruit and maple syrup
  • -Haloumi, Sundried Tomato, Red Onion, Gherkin And Lettuce $10.20
Ristretto (sample menu)
  • with jam and cream cheese $8.00
  • Children’s size Scrambled eggs on toast $9.00
  • Scrambled eggs on toast: $12.50
  • with pesto and cream cheese $9.00
  • Open Chicken Sandwich: $17.50
    • Fresh Lettuce with Pan fried Chicken breast, brie, Pesto & Mayo on toasted foccacia
  • Salad Plate: $15.00
    • Your selection from our freshly made salads with toasted foccacia
  • with salmon and cream cheese $10.00
  • (Our eggs are free range & bacon, hashbrowns & sausages Gluten Free)
J-Bings (sample menu)
  • 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
  • Chicken Cheese BBQ Bacon Bing $11.90
    • Marinated Chicken, Bacon, Cheese, Mixed Salad, Crispy Wonton Paper, BBQ Sauce and Mayo
  • Original Bing $7.90
    • Mixed Salad, Crispy Wonton Paper, Hoisin Sauce and Mayo
  • Beef Bing $9.90
    • Bee, Mixed Salad, Crispy Wonton Papers, Hoisin Sauce and Mayo
  • Pork Bing $9.90
    • Tender Slow Cooked Pork, 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.
Pepe’s (sample menu)
  • Beef barbacoa
    • Marinated in pepe's authentic smoked chipotle adobo sauce, braised slowly overnight then shredded
  • Nachos
  • Melted queso
  • Black or pinto beans
  • Consume, and listen to your taste buds sing like there’s a Mariachi band in your mouth
  • Bean and rice burrito $6.90
    • With melted queso cheese
  • Guacamole $2.00
  • Snack nachos $6.90
    • With melted queso cheese
DOT Com CAFE (sample menu)
  • SIDES
  • BANGERS & MASH $15.50
    • with caramelised onion & gravy
  • FRENCH TOAST $14.50
    • with bacon, banana, maple syrup & cream
  • CHICKEN SALAD $14.00
    • with cashews & yogurt dressing
  • ESPRESSO EGG $15.50
    • with potato hash, mushroom, spinach, a poached egg & hollandaise
  • EGGS BENEDICT $16.50
    • poached eggs on a broil with smoked salmon, spinach & hollandaise
  • THE BEEF SALAD $14.00
    • with crispy noodles & toasted peanuts
  • 3 EGG OMELETTE $15.50
    • with tomato, bacon, mushroom & cheese
Honey Pot Cafe (sample menu)
  • Pancakes $18.00
    • light & fluffy pancakes served with grilled banana, bacon & maple syrup
  • Chips & gravy $8.00
    • chunky fries served with our delicious gravy
  • The full pot $24.00
    • our famous big breakfast made with hash browns, streaky bacon, sausage, cowboy beans, slow roasted tomato, mushrooms & 2 free range eggs cooked "any style" served with toasted ciabatta
  • Wedges $14.50
    • with bacon, cheese, sour cream & sweet chilli
  • Beef bestado $24.50
    • slow braised pulled beef cheek served on toasted ciabatta topped with a fried egg, crispy coleslaw & chunky fries
  • Fried green potatoes (paleo) $19.50
    • twice cooked sweet potatoes pan-fried in our house made (vegan) basil & spinach pesto with red onion, tomatoes & (optional bacon) topped with a poached egg
  • Wedges $9.00
    • wedges served with sour cream & sweet chilli
  • Chicken tostado $22.50
    • cajun spiced chicken, fresh salad green, aioli and avocado served on pan-fried ciabatta, topped with pineapple, mango & chilli salsa, with fries on the side
Silverbacks Cafe (sample menu)
  • Cheeky Cheerios $6.50
    • With bread & tomato sauce
  • Kids Pancake $6.50
    • Fruit, marshmallows & golden syrup
  • Bacon and Eggs $12.50
    • Poached, scrambled or fried
  • Gorilla Burger $17.90
    • Double meat, egg, tomato, lettuce, bacon, cheese, mayo, tomato sauce, hashbrown & coleslaw
  • Porridge $8.50
    • Spicy fruit porridge with brown sugar & cream
  • The Works Pancake $14.00
    • Ham, cheese, tomato, spring onion & mushroom
  • Apple, Cinnamon & Cream $12.00
  • Berry Compote & Yoghurt $12.00
Jenny's Lunch Bar (sample menu)
  • Hot Soup $2.80 per cup
    • Chicken with Sweet Corn & Eggs Soup.
  • - Come With 2 Slices Of Bread $5.00
  • American $3.50
    • Hot Dog
  • Meat Ball $5.50
    • with Potato Gravy
  • Fitted Sausage $3.50
    • with Cheese
  • Poutine $4.50
    • Hot Chip with Cheese & Gravy
  • Surf & Turf $7.50
    • Seafood + Chicken
  • Hot Soup $2.80
    • Chicken with Sweet Corn
Spencer Park Cafe (sample menu)
  • The Stone and Bone $15.50
    • Roasted chicken breast, capsicum, creamy apricot sauce, compote with X-Brie cheese
  • Fish $3.50
    • per piece
  • Very Vegetarian $15.50
    • Fresh tomatoes, field mushrooms, capsicum, red onion, garlic with a base of tomato and onion relish.
  • The Fat Pig $11.00
    • Champagne ham, chunky pineapple pieces teamed up with tasty cheese.
  • Chips $4.50
    • per bag
  • Hot dog $3.00
  • Spring Roll $3.50
  • Chicken Nuggets $4.00
    • half dozen
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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