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

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    • jerk marinated thigh, Caribbean slaw and a yoghurt dressing
  • Cheeseburger $14.0
    • shoestring fries and O.G.H.Coleslaw
  • Beef Roll ‘ina’ Basket $14.5
    • Angus rump, caramalised onion jam, salad greens and shoestring fries
  • Summer Vegetable Fettuccine $21.5
    • local tomato ragout, courgette, capsicum, aubergine and ricotta
  • Smoked Chilli & Lime Squid $12.0
    • cornflour dusted crispy squid with Chipotle mayo
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    • jerk marinated thigh, Caribbean slaw and a yoghurt dressing
  • Skillet Cookie $12.5
    • freshly baked with dark choc chunks, whipped vanilla ice cream
Cashmere Fish & Chips (sample menu)
  • CHEESE $4.30
  • CALAMARI RINGS 6 FOR $5.50
  • CRISPY WONTONS 6 for $4.90
    • with s/s sauce
  • EGG $4.30
  • MUSHROOM $4.50
  • BATTERED MUSHROOM $0.80
  • CORN FRITTER $2.20
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Avonhead Chinese Takeaway (sample menu)
  • Hot & Spicy Beef Fried Noodle $9.00
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  • Large Spring rolI $3.00
  • Beef Fried Noodle $9.00
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Hoon Hay Thai Restaurant (sample menu)
  • (D) Seafood or Prawns $21.00
  • (B) Combination Meats $18.00
  • (D) Lamb $20.00
  • Pad Cee-Ew
    • Stir fried noodles with egg & dark soy sauce
  • (B) Combination Meats $19.00
  • (D) Seafood or Prawns $21.00
  • Ginger Dish (served with rice)
    • Stir fried finely sliced fresh ginger & vegetables
  • (C) Crispy Pork $20.00
Pegasus Arms (sample menu)
  • Crispy Chicken Burger $19.50
    • chicken breast with a smoked cheddar crispy coating, bacon, aioli, avocado, iceburg lettuce, chipotle mayo and fries
  • Quinoa Cakes (GF/ Vegan) $24
    • homemade cakes, pan fried, served with mushrooms and haloumi, marinated zucchini ribbons, and avocado salsa
  • Pegasus Burger $19.50
    • housemade prime beef patty with bacon, smoked cheddar, ailoi, onion rings, lettuce our own chutney and fries
  • Fish and Chips (GF) POA
    • Please contact us for today's Fresh Catch and choose pan seared, crumbed or battered, served with a fresh green salad, fries, homemade tartare sauce and a lemon wedge
  • Homemade Samosas – entrée (V) $9
    • with harissa yoghurt sauce
  • Pumpkin and Feta Tart $17
    • pumpkin, feta, sundried tomato & caramelized onion tart with a roasted vegetable medley, fresh salad and sweet beetroot glaze
  • Warm Summer Salad (GF, Vegan) $21
    • baby spinach, fried quinoa, orange cheeks, marinated zuchini ribbons, red onion, cherry tomato, capsicum, toasted macademia nuts and citrus dressing
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    • baby spinach, fried quinoa, orange cheeks, marinated zuchini ribbons, red onion, cherry tomato, capsicum, toasted macademia nuts and citrus dressing
Southern Spices (sample menu)
  • Kechumber $3
    • Diced seasonal vegetables mixed with lemon juice and spices
  • Sambar $3
  • Cheese Dosa $10
    • Dosa topped with grated cheese
  • Butter, Garlic and Chilli Naan $4
    • Traditional leavened bread sprinkled with crushed garlic & chilli, baked in the tandoor and finished with butter.
  • Kati Roll (Naan Roll) $10
    • Fresh butter naan wrapped with chicken tikka, home-made fresh vegetable salad and yummy dressing
  • Appam (Hoppers), Gluten Free, Vegan $2.50
    • Soft and crispy savoury curved pancake made out of fermented rice batter
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Kebab Masters (sample menu)
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  • -Chicken $14.00
  • Chips & Gravy
  • -Combo $12.00
  • -Combo with 3 zucchini, chips & salad $9.00
  • Zucchini Fritters $1.50 each
  • -pide $7.00
  • No Carbs Kebab
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Oak N Ferry (sample menu)
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  • Nachos $ 10.00
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    • With either Homemade aioli, relish, garlic butter or gravy (Choose 2)
  • Chips $ 5.00
    • With either Homemade aioli, relish, garlic butter or gravy (Choose 2)
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    • Bacon & Egg
  • Toasted Sandwiches $ 5.00
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    • With cheese, bacon, sour cream and sweet chilli
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    • 2 fillings (Cheese, Ham, Onion, Tomato, Pineapple)
Redcliffs Chinese Restaurant (sample menu)
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  • Sweet & Sour Pork $15.50
  • Beef with Oyster Sauce $15.50
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Kimchi Restaurant (sample menu)
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    • Crispy chicken marinated with Korean sweet chili sauce
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Johnny Sausage (sample menu)
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Daphnes (sample menu)
  • 24.Steamed salmon with black bean POA
  • 40.Scallop with broccoli $28.00
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  • 4.Cucumber salad with garlic dressing $6.00
  • 33.Whole prawn with maggie sauce $22.00
  • 36.Sweet and sour fried whole prawn $22.00
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St George's Cafe (sample menu)
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  • Egg Sandwiches $3.50
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Curry Time (sample menu)
  • Onion Bhaji (4 Pieces) $5.00
    • Chickpea batter mixed with chopped onions and spices, fried to crispy texture, served with mint sauce.
  • Aloo Gobi $7.50
    • Chunks of potato, cauliflower & spices cooked in 'dryish' sauce garnished with coriander.
  • All mains served with rice and plain naan (Upgrade to garlic naan for $1)
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    • Curried flavoured rice cooked with an assortment of vegetables, garnished with almonds, raisins and coriander.
  • Chicken Biryani $10.00
    • Curried flavoured rice cooked with chicken and spices, garnished with almonds, raisins and coriander.
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    • Mixed vegetables cooked in creamy, cashew nut based sauce, garnished with almonds and raisins.
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    • Homemade cheese cooked in creamy sauce with almond paste and spices, garnished with almonds and raisins.
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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