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

  • Sautéed seasonal vegetables, black olive, toasted seeds & nuts, queso $8
  • Fire grilled chicken and chorizo sticks, pickled red onion, xlapa-style peanut mole $27
  • Mexicano’s fried chicken $16
  • Extra soft shell tortillas 3=$2.50 / 5=$4 / 7=$5.50
  • Braised beef rib barbacoa, slaw $26
  • Pork hock, new style salsa verde & corn crema $29
  • Juice $5
    • Pineapple, Orange, Cranberry, Pink Grapefruit, Apple, Tomato
  • Tikin xik-grilled market fish,squid and prawns, melon salad $28
  • She's Superfood Snack $12.50
    • A bundle of healthy goodness; 50gm of cacao nibs, goji berries, almond slivers, blackcurrants and cranberries; some hand rolled in chocolate and dusted in maca powder.
  • Fabulous Florentine $6.80
    • Roasted almond brittle, citrus peel and dark chocolate.
  • The Chocolate Journey - Chocolate Lover's Sharing Platter $27.90
    • Journey through the evolution of chocolate with tastings from the cacao bean to the finest truffles.
  • Eggs Any Way $16.50
    • Two eggs poached, fried or scrambled, served with house made tomato & mango chutney and toasted ciabatta, accompanied by your choice of mushrooms or bacon or grilled tomato.
  • Chocolate Lover's Sharing Platter - The Chocolate Journey $27.90
    • Journey through the evolution of chocolate with tastings from the cacao bean to the finest truffles. Cacao beans, cacao butter, single origin chocolate, chocolate fondue, chocolate thins, chocolate moments, seasonal truffles and tasting notes for a true chocolate appreciation.
  • Dark Roisin
    • Almond Raisin sugar free
  • - For two $19.00
  • Very Berry
    • Berries Cointreau
  • Steamed Whittakers Chocolate Buns $10.00
    • 3pcs
  • Spicy Wonton Bowl $15.00
    • w/ Bok Choy - 8pcs
  • Vego Dump (V) $10.00 / $18.00
    • 6pcs / Full
  • Pork Belly $10.00
    • w/ Cucumber, Coriander, Pickled Ginger Onion and Sticky Hoisin Sauce
  • Porkie Coriander Dumpling $10.00 / $18.00
    • 6pcs / Full
  • Pork ‘n’ Garlic Chive Dumpling $10.00 / $18.00
    • 6pcs / Full
  • ‘Beef’Root Dumpling $10.00 / $18.00
    • 6pcs / Full
  • Dozen Matter $10.00 / $18.00
    • 6pcs / Full
  • 3 Fish $26.00
  • Sole $5.20
  • 2 Chips $16.00
  • Extra Meat $1.20
  • 2 Chips $26.00
  • 2 Fish $16.00
  • Cheese $4.20
  • Extras $1.00
  • BBC - beef,bacon & cheese $2.70
  • Plain $4.00
  • Onion Rings $0.70
  • Crinkle Cut Chips - Scoop $2.80
  • Works $6.50
  • Bacon & Egg $5.00
  • Chicken $6.00
  • Scallops Battered $2.00
  • Sliced Chicken and Seasonal Veggies $12.70
  • Black Bean Steak $12.70
  • Prawn & Cashew $15.90
  • Sweet & Sour Pork $12.70
  • Steak With Oyster Sauce $12.70
  • Wonton With Sweet & Sour Sauce $9.50
  • Bami Goreng (noodles) $11.70
  • Chicken With Satay Sauce $12.70
  • Deluxe box $16.00
  • Deluxe salmon roll $12.00
    • egg, avocado, mayo, fresh salmon (8P)
  • Seaweed salad $3.00
  • Seasoned seaweed steam $0.30
  • Crumbed prawn 1P $2.20
  • Fresh salmon, tuna-mayo, chicken, vegetable $3.50
  • Deluxe prawn roll $12.00
    • lettuce, prawn, mayo (8P)
  • Teriyaki chicken don $12.50
  • Spicy Squid $12.00
    • Fresh calamari pan fried in a delicious blend of spicy chilli sauce, onions and garlic served with vege
  • Katsudon $12.00
    • Deep fried crumbed pork cutlet with cooked veges and egg in a special soy sauce
  • Teriyaki Chicken $12.00
    • Made with our special homemade fruity soy sauce served with crispy house salad with rice
  • Chicken Bulgogi $12.00
    • Succulent chicken breast pieces marinated in Mum’s special blend of soy sauce, black pepper, onions, garlic served with vegetables
  • Sushi
  • Pork Katsu $12.00
    • Lightly crumbed,deep-fried pork in tangy soy sauce served with vege & rice
  • Chicken Katsudon $12.00
    • Deep fried crumbed chicken cutlet with cooked veges and egg in a special soy sauce
  • Fried Rice (Vegetarian available) $12.00
    • Fried rice with beef/chicken/shrimp/kimchi and veges
  • Onion Rings (one dozen) $9.90
    • Served with aioli and tomato sauce.
  • Golden Fries $8.90
    • Served with aioli and tomato sauce.
  • Kumara Wedges $10.90
    • Served with sweet chili sauce, sour cream and aioli sauce.
  • Salmon Nicoise Salad $22.50
    • Grilled salmon fillet on top of baby potatoes, green beans, red onions, cherry tomatoes, black olives, baby spinach and boiled egg mixed with mayonnaise.
  • Thai Beef Salad $19.90
    • 180gms of sirloin, marinated with garlic rosemary and thai dressing served with tossed seasonal salad green, crispy noodle.
  • Gourmet Chicken Burger $19.90
    • Cajun dusted chicken fillet, crispy bacon, avocado, tomato, aioli sauce with salad greens in a toasted brioche bun served with a side of golden fries.
  • Soup of the Day $13.50
    • Chef's choice of fresh home-made soup. Served with ciabatta bread.
  • Seafood Chowder $15.50
    • A creamy chunky chowder - a Milieu Specialty
  • Add on: Bacon, Avocado, Tomato $4.00 each
  • Bacon sandwich on sour dough with tomato jam $10.00
  • Soup of the day $15.00
  • Eggs on toast $10.00
  • Mince on toast w a poached egg $16.00
  • Creamy Pumpkin $15.00
  • Smoked salmon on rye with poached egg, avocado and sauce hollandaise $16.50
  • Eggs Benedict $16.50
  • GARLIC NAAN $2.50
  • Rojan Josh (with rice) $10.00
  • Chicken Korma $10.00
  • BEEF VINDALOO $10.00
  • Chick Peas Curry $7.00
  • VEG. BIRYANI $10.00
  • Veg Cutlet $1.50
  • Naan $1.50
  • FIsh $4.20
  • Vegetable $7.90
  • Sweet Corn $2.60
  • Combination $10.50
  • Plain $9.50
  • BBQ Pork $11.50
  • Chicken $9.90
  • Pork Satay on steamed Rice $10.90
  • 1 SCOOPS CHIPS $2.00
  • MUSSELS EACH $1.00
  • CRABSTICK $1.50
  • CURRY ROLLS $2.80
  • PACIFIC OYSTERS EACH $1.50
  • SAUSAGE $1.50
  • BLUFF OYSTERS EACH $2.50
  • LARGE HOTDOG $2.10
  • Spring Roll Call $12.50
    • Hands up who wants hot spring rolls! In chicken or vege (4).
  • Prawnography $15
    • Indulge yourself in these prawn twisters with sweet & sour sauce (5).
  • Crucified Chicken $13
    • Enjoy the sacrafice of these chicken skewers (4).
  • Light Bites $3
    • Peanuts
  • The Last Supper $35
    • Two seasonal cheeses from local cheesemongers with a selection of crackers, freshly baked bread, Mediterranean toppings and condiments.
  • Saviour's Sandwich $5.50
    • Fresh ciabatta bread, hummus, cheese pf the day, gherkin, sundried tomato & garden salad.
  • Martyr Mix $20
    • 2 x loot bags, spring rolls, prawn twisters & chicken skewers.
  • The Bread Of Christ $10
    • Fresh European bread with spreads.
  • Stoofvlees Op Vlaamsewijze - Beef Stew $28.70
    • Belgian style beef Bourguignonne, slow braised beef in Leffe Brune stock w slow cooked root vegetables
  • Lambsschenkel - Braised Lambshank $36.00
    • 300gm lamb shank w creamy mash , roasted broccoli and rich demi glaze
  • Additions
  • Steak Frites - +Grilled Ribeye Steak 300gm $37.50
    • W garlic butter or béarnaise, petit salad and fries
  • Vis Van de Dag Op Vlaamse Wijze - +Flemish Fish Dish $36.50
    • Sauteed fresh fish w walnut lime butter, baby potatoes, braised spinach and leeks
  • Vegetarische Pannekoek - Vegetarian Pancake $24.80
    • Savoury pancake crepe filled w roasted eggplant, melting cheese and sliced almonds, w salad greens and lemon yoghurt dressing
  • Pot Au Chocolat $13.50
    • Chocolate fondant served warm w berry compote and vanilla bean ice cream
  • Eieren Benedict $17.50
    • Poached eggs w salmon or bacon, served on a toasted muffin and topped w hollandaise sauce
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