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

  • Combination Soup $10.50
    • Egg noodles with king prawns, roast pork, beef, chicken and vegetables in chicken soup.
  • Vegetarian Fried Rice $9.00
  • Nasi Goreng $9.80
    • Fried rice with roast pork and vegetables in Malaysian-style spices.
  • Thai Sweet Chili Beef $9.80
    • Egg noodles with beef and vegetables in Thai sweet chili sauce.
  • Black Bean Beef $9.80
    • Egg noodles with beef and vegetables in black bean sauce.
  • Chicken Chow Mee $9.80
    • Egg noodles with chicken and vegetables in oyster sauce.
  • Seafood Nasi Goreng $11.00
    • Fried rice with king prawns, calamari, crab meat, fish balls and vegetables in spices.
  • Teriyaki Chicken Fried Rice $9.80
  • Classic Bene Half $14 Full $19
    • Free range poached eggs served on toasted ciabatta with Luciano’s famous hollandaise, a roasted tomato and Grilled Broccolini & Asparagus
  • Marlborough Smoked Salmon $6
  • Breakfast Tostada $18
    • Crispy tortillas with avocado salsa verde, re-fried black beans, heirloom tomatoes, jalapeno, rocket and fried eggs, topped with melted cheese
  • House Made Hash Brown $2.5
  • Eggs Your Way $10.5
    • Two free range eggs, poached, fried or scrambled, on your choice of toasted sourdough or multigrain
  • Classic Bene Half $16 Full $21
    • Free range poached eggs served on toasted ciabatta with Luciano’s famous hollandaise, a roasted tomato and Marlborough Smoked Salmon
  • Pancakes $20
    • Sweet: Lemon and blueberry pancakes topped with zested yoghurt, toasted coconut and almonds
  • Sausage $4
  • Cheese Quesadilla $10.00
  • Slow Roasted Beef Barbacoa $11.90
  • Pulled Pork Carnitas $11.50
  • Longboard Taco Salad $15.10
    • Pulled pork carnitas with seasoned black beans, fresh fruit salsa, chipotle crema and guacamole
  • Pulled Pork Carnitas (two $11.90) $6.20
  • Seasoned Mince Beef $9.90
  • Seasoned Mince Beef $13.40
  • Pulled Pork Carnitas $14.10
  • OPEN STEAK SANDWICH $15.00
    • served on homemade bread with sauteed onions, tomato and aioli dressing
  • ROCKPOOL MUESLI $10.00
    • Homemade organic yogurt with seasonal fruit
  • ANGUS RUMP STEAK SPECIAL $20.00
    • 250gm Angus steak, cooked just the way you like it, served with salad and fries or seasonal vegetables
  • Served with cream and blueberry compote $15.00
  • THAI CHICKEN
    • Thai peanut satay sauce on base, Thai spiced chicken, onions, red capsicum topped with toasted coconut
  • CHICKEN SATAY SKEWERS $12.00
    • three chicken skewers, peanut sauce and salad
  • PORRIDGE VEGETARIAN $10.00
    • Rolled oats with cream and brown sugar
  • FISH BURGER
  • Includes: Dipping sauces
  • Large Platter $39.50
  • Large Platter $34.50
    • 36 pieces
  • Small Quiche Bite platter $28.50
    • 24 pieces
  • Large Platter $35.00
  • Extra Large $42
    • Club sandwiches, Quiche Bites, Custard Twist pieces, Fresh Fruit, Cracker and Dip Assortment. (For approx. 8 people)
  • Includes: Butter Sachets
  • Sushi $45.00
  • Small $4.50
  • Chicken Pasta
    • Served with salad & sauces
  • Medium $9.00
  • Baklava $3.50
  • Fish Bites $0.80
  • Hot Dog $2.00
  • Chips $2.00
  • Crab Bites $0.70
  • Butter Chicken $19.00
    • Chick Peas cooked with ginger, garlic and tomato sauce in North Indian style.
  • Lacha Parantha $4.50
    • Whole meal flour bread layered with butter and cooked in tandoor
  • Karahi Paneer $18.00
    • Cottage cheese cubes cooked with tomatoes, onion and fresh capsicum with Indian spices.
  • Bombay Jeera Aloo $15.00
    • Fresh potatoes cooked with cumin and spices in Bombay style.
  • Garlic Kebab $18.00
    • Chicken marinated in yoghurt, garlic, cheese, eggs and cashew paste baked in the tandoor
  • Plain Naan $3.00
    • Authentic indian soft bread made from refined flour cooked in tandoor.
  • Pickle $1.00
  • (North Indian Dish) Prawn/Fish Masala $22.00
    • King prawns or Ling fish cooked with fresh capsicum, coriander, herbs and spices.
  • Maroccan Spiced Lamb $18.50
    • Spiced Lamb, Courgette, Rocket, Harrissa
  • Late Night Olives $28.50
    • Olives, Tapenades, Grilled Ciabatta
  • Duck Liver Mousse Rossini $18.50
    • Duck Liver Mouse, Red Pepper Tapenade, Grilled Ciabatta
  • Add Cheese $9.50
  • Add Salami $6.50
  • Dukkha, Lamb or Vegetarian $32.50
    • Marinated Olives, Artichokes, Tapenade, Roasted Red Peppers, Buffalo Feta, Grilled Ciabatta
  • Shellfish & Prawn Zarzuela al Andalus $23.50
    • Shellfish, Tiger Prawn, Garlic Butter, Grilld Ciabatta
  • Late Night Cheese $16.50
    • Cheese, Grilled Ciabatta, Fig Chutney, Roast Red Peppers, Marinated olives (Choices: Gorgonzola, Parmigiano, Alpeggio, Maasdam, Aged Gouda)
  • Chicken with Black Bean Sauce $15.50
  • Combination Vegetable Egg Foo Young $13.00
  • Vegetable Soup $5.50
  • Hot & Sour Soup $6.00
  • Vegeables Fried Rice $10.50
  • Yang Chow Fried Rice (Shrimp & BBQ Pork) $13.00
  • Scallops with Vegetable $23.50
  • Pan Fried Dumplings (6 pcs) $7.50
  • Chicken Schnitzel $ 4.50
  • Roast Potato (each) $ 1.00
  • Gravy $ 2.50
  • Beef(Sandwiches/Rolls) $ 7.50/$ 8.50
  • Pork (Sandwiches/Rolls) $ 7.50/$ 8.50
  • Combo 1 $ 12.50
  • 1 390 ml soft drink
  • Beef (Small/Medium/Large) $ 11.50/$ 14.50/$ 18.00
  • Roast Kumara $1.00
  • Sandwiches - Beef $6.90
  • Quarter $6.50
  • Chips $2.90
  • Small $5.50
  • Cheesecake $2.50
  • Combo 1 Roast Sandwich $11.50
    • 3 Roast potatoes, 420ml coke
  • Sandwiches - Chicken $6.90
  • 8.OX tripe with chilli pepper dressing $8.00
  • 4.Cucumber salad with garlic dressing $6.00
  • 33.Whole prawn with maggie sauce $22.00
  • 27.Crab with golden garlic crumb POA
  • 39.Whole prawn with spiced salt $22.00
  • 32.Hot and spicy whole prawn $22.00
  • 26.Crab with spring onion and ginger POA
  • 16.Fish maw soup $5.00
  • Side of char-grilled breads $4.80
  • Fresh Fruit Bowl $14.60
    • Salad of fresh seasonal fruits topped with acidophilus yoghurt & manuka honey
  • Prawn Cutlet Linguine $28.50
    • Pan-fried prawn cutlets with garlic, chilli, chorizo, pesto and peas tossed with linguine and rocket
  • Gourmet Vegetarian Sandwich V $21.70
    • Char grilled Mediterranean vegetables, Portobello mushroom, ratatouille, grilled haloumi cheese, eggplant relish and salad garnish between grilled super grain bread
  • Ribeye Steak Sandwich $27.20
    • Aged 200g Ribeye of beef char grilled to your liking with gruyere cheese, lettuce, tomato, cucumber, onion relish & aioli served between char grilled super grain bread
  • Our Homemade Soup of the Day $11.80/ $15.50
    • Served with garlic olive & herb bread (Regular serve/ Large serve)
  • Breakfast Omelette $18.50
    • Crispy Bacon, spinach, caramelised onion, & mozzarella cheese OR Vegetarian – mushroom, spinach, tomato & mozzarella cheese OR Smoked Salmon, avocado, spinach & mozzarella cheese Served with grain toast & tomato chutney
  • Bully’s Pirate Platter $13.50
    • Ham & cheese toasted sandwich, fresh fruit pieces, raisins, salad, french fries & yummy chocolate fish
  • Small $8.50
  • Chicken Curry
  • Combination Fried Rice/Noodles
  • Lemon Honey Chicken
  • Large $11.00
  • Honey BBQ Pork Fried Rice/Noodles
  • Nasi Goreng
  • Chicken Fried Rice/Noodles
  • Chicken & Cranberry $4.80
  • Traditional Kiwi Mince $4.50
  • Steak & Mushroom $4.80
  • Sausage Roll $3.10
  • Savouries $2.50
  • Steak $4.60
  • Mince & Cheese $4.80
  • Steak & Cheese $4.80
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