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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  • ●Beef
  • ●Chicken
  • Manjar de Coco (GF) $ 9.50
    • A light coconut pudding style desert served with a special fully flavor dressing prunes
  • -Vinagrete
    • Thin tomato slices, fresh local herbs, lemon juice and olive oil
  • -Picanha
    • Brazilian traditional rump cap cut
  • -Picanha ao Alho
    • Brazilian traditional rump cut, seasoned with garlic
  • -Chimichurri
    • Green sauce, red chili pepper flakes, fresh local herbs, vinegar and olive oil
  • Polenta Frita (DF/V)
    • Polenta Chips
Afghan Restaurant (sample menu)
  • Lamb S $8.5 / L $12
  • Chalaw Kabab Mixed, Salad, Drink S $10 / L $14
  • Chalaw Kabab Chicken, Salad. Drink S $10 / L $14
  • Chalaw Halve Lamb, Salad, Drink S $11 / L $15
  • Spaghetti S $8.5 / L $12
  • Sambosa $5
  • Nandagh Kabab Chicken, Salad, Drink S $9 / L $13
  • Falafel S $8.5 / L $12
Bloody Mary's (sample menu)
  • Fush n chups $26.00
    • panko crumbed fresh market fish, chunky chips, mushy peas & tartare
  • Chicken burger $18.00
    • grilled chicken breast, pineapple, bacon, cheddar cheese, slaw, aioli
  • Canterbury Angus $48.00
    • 21 Day Aged Grass Fed, Canterbury fillet 200g
  • Croquette of braised lamb each $4.50
  • Cauliflower cheese $7.00
  • Full cooked $32.00
    • includes the continental selection as well as the following hot items: poached and scrambled eggs, streaky and middle bacon, sautéed mushrooms, roasted tomatoes, zucchini, roast potatoes, beautiful homemade beef dripping hash browns and a daily special also includes tea/filter coffee, juices and smoothies
  • Roast beets & goats cheese $7.00
  • Tomato consomme $18.00
    • basil tortellini, smoked paprika
Avonhead Chinese Takeaway (sample menu)
  • Beef Fried Rice $9.00
  • Chicken Corn Soup $4.50
  • Lemon Chicken on Rice $9.00
  • Garlic Pork Vegetable on Rice $9.00
  • Curry Chicken vegetable on Rice $9.00
  • Deep Fried Squid $8.00
  • Sweet & Sour Chicken on Rice $9.00
  • Vegetable Foo Young on Rice $8.00
Ocean Fresh Seafoods (sample menu)
  • BACON $5.20
  • PLAIN SAUSAGE $2.30
  • SPRING ROLL (homemade) $2.80
  • CHICKEN PATTIE $2.80
  • FRIED OYSTER 1/2 DOZ $14.00
  • TOMATO $4.70
  • FAMILY PACK OPTION2 $22.00
    • 3 FISH, 3 HOTDOGS, 5 POTATO FRITTERS, 2 CRABSTICKS, 2 SCOOPS
  • VEGETARIAN (mushroom, pineapple, cheese & tomato) $4.70
Red Orchid Thai Takeaway (sample menu)
  • Beef Noodle Soup $10.00
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  • Green Curry (Chicken, Beef, Pork)
    • ​Green Curry with seasonal vegetables and coconut milk.
  • Pineapple Fried Rice ( Chicken, Beef, Pork ) $10.00
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  • Pad Thai (Chicken, Beef, Pork)
    • Thai fried rice noodles with egg, bean sprouts, spring onion, crushed peanut.
  • Spicy Noodle ( Chicken, Beef, Pork ) $10.00
    • Stir fried rice noodle with vegetables and egg.
  • Beef Oyster Sauce $10.00
    • Stir fried beef vegetables with oyster sauce.
  • Thai Ho Fan ( Chicken, Beef, Pork ) $10.00
    • Stir fried rice noodle with vegetables, and gravy.
  • Chicken NoodleSoup $10.00
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Cranford Alehouse (sample menu)
  • JUNIOR FISH AND CHIPS
    • Battered Tarakihi with fries, fresh salad and tartar sauce
  • JUNIOR BANGERS AND MASH
    • With baby carrots
  • SEASONED WEDGES $14.00
    • Served with cheese bacon, sour cream and sweet chilli
  • All includes drink and Ice cream Sundae
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    • Grilled mushrooms and haloumi with rosemary potatoes, sauteed spinach and roasted capsicum sauce
  • CRANFORD CHICKEN BURGER $19.00
    • Grilled chicken breast with avocado, Swiss cheese, lettuce, tomato served with fries
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    • Greek salad With grilled chicken, cheery tomatoes, feta red onions and olives
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    • Venison & Merlot sausages served with baby carrots and a rich onion gravy
No Name Food Bar (sample menu)
  • 1/2 Chicken $11.00
  • Steak $4.40
  • Egg $3.40
  • Bacon $3.40
  • Fish $4.00
  • Hawaiian $4.40
  • Mushroom $3.40
  • Squid Rings 1/2 doz $4.50
Procope Coffee House (sample menu)
  • Fish Cakes $18.00
    • Green Salad & smoked paprika aioli
  • Brioche French Toast (V) $16.00
    • With oranges, cardamon, pistachios & yoghurt
  • Middle Eastern Lamb Salad (GF) $18.00
    • Feta, coriander yoghurt & pomegranate dressing
  • Fresh Fruit Salad & Toasted Granola (P) $12.00
  • Gluten Free Bread / Hollandaise Sauce $2.00
  • V=Vegetarian / DF= Dairy Free / GF= Gluten Free / P= Paleo (DF+GF+no added sugar)
  • Porridge
  • Toasted Croissant $5.50
@ Tony's Teppan Yaki Restaurant (sample menu)
  • Daikon $8.00
    • pickled daikon roll
  • Gyu $16.00
    • spicy beef tempura roll
  • Tatsutage Set $12.00
    • 8 pieces of Deep fried Marinated Chicken served with rice & miso
  • TEPPAN LAND SET $54.00
    • otoshi, sashimi/tatsutage, choice of, tori/gyu/venison/, ostrich/lamb, miso shiru, gohan, fruits & ice cream, tea/coffee
  • Tori $28.00
    • 200g chicken. traditional/chilli
  • Wakame $8.00
    • seaweed salad
  • Gyoza $10.00
    • 5pcs pork and vegetable dumplings pan fried
  • Shake $38.00
    • akaroa salmon 200g
ZENBU Japanese Restaurant & Bar, Christchurch (sample menu)
  • Vege Yaki Udon V DF $20.00
    • Fried Udon noodle and vegetables, Spicy or non-spicy
  • Karaage - Chili Chili Bang Bang DF $17.00
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  • Nabe - Seafood $45.00
    • Mussel, Prawn, Fish, Squid, Tsuyu broth
  • Yakitori - All in One (9 pcs) $28.50
    • Teriyaki salmon, chicken thigh / Spicy pork belly, chicken thigh / Smoked salted garlic, chicken, prawn / Mushroom / Ginko nut
  • Banana Tempura $9.00
    • Vanilla ice cream
  • Sashimi GF/A DF $17.00
    • Japanese style of fresh sliced Salmon and White fish
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    • Ponzu dressing
  • Soy Butter Fried Rice V $4.50
Boulevard Cafe (sample menu)
  • Egg $2.00
  • Haloumi Salad (GF)(V) $19.50
    • Leaves, Quinoa, roasted capsicum, cashews & House made lime, ginger & chilli dressing
  • Boulevard salad (GF) $22.00
    • Lamb loin medium- rare on leaves, cucumber, olives, feta, cherry tomatoes, pine nuts & balsamic dressing
  • Caesar Salad (GFO) $ 22.00
    • cos lettuce, bacon lardons, anchovies, poached egg, croutons & house made dressing With chicken
  • Bread & butter $2.50
  • BLAT (GFO) $14.50
    • Bacon, lettuce, avocado & tomato on Multigrain or Ciabatta
  • Pasta $18.00
    • fettuccini, bacon, mushroom & spinach in a creamy sauce
  • Eggs Benedict(GFO)(V) $17.00
    • poached free range eggs, toasted ciabatta with house made hollandaise/mushroom or spinach
Chi Kitchen (sample menu)
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    • 3 pcs
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  • Steamed prawn dumplings $7.00
    • 3 pcs
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The Sushi Company (sample menu)
  • Chirashizushi (mix seafood sashimi on rice) $11.90
  • Saboro bento salmon (salmon rice box) $8.90
  • Teriyaki chicken & large king salmon & avocado $9.90
  • Salmon avocado, salmon & sweet omelette $8.90
  • Soboro bento chicken teriyaki (chicken teriyaki rice box) $8.90
  • Karaage chicken rice ball $5.40
  • Karaage chicken half roll $4.50
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Piranha Cafe (sample menu)
  • Warm Blackberry Crumble Cake n/a
    • w vanilla bean ice cream
  • Breads and House Dips n/a
  • Housemade Pappardelle n/a
    • with slow roasted tomato, kalamata olives, fresh basil and chilli with parmesan
  • Lemongrass and Chilli Spiked Calamari n/a
    • on crispy wonton sheets
  • Liquorice Parfait n/a
    • w fresh mint strawberries and lime syrup
  • Slow Roasted Pork belly on Crispy Chats n/a
    • with apple sauce and crackling with red wine jus
  • Herb Marinated Chicken Breast n/a
    • on smashed potato and green beans with a creamy garlic thyme sauce
  • Feta and herb Stuffed Field Mushrooms On Garlic Toast 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

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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