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)
  • Lamb & Leek Cigars $18.00
    • with coriander & yoghurt dressing
  • Chorizo $19.00
    • mushrooms / bacon / charred peppers / smoked tomato sauce / cream cheese / mozzarella
  • Antipasti $55.00
    • grilled halloumi, cauliflower + 3 cheese croquettes, falafel,, mushroom & brie arancini, selection of dips, cheeses, breads, olives
  • Seafood Chowder $19.00
    • fresh smoked fish, clams, mussels, calamari, prawns, with garlic bread
  • Pana Cotta of Lemon Verbina $14.50
    • with Chambord poached rhubarb & shaved dark chocolate
  • Slow Roasted Lamb Salad $18.00
    • tomato, red onion, kalamata olives, seasonal leaves, Feta, crispy tortilla, coriander & yoghurt dressing
  • Olives $8.00
  • Braised Beef $16.00
    • coleslaw and grilled corn salsa (pair).
BBQ Brazil Churrasco (sample menu)
  • -Vinagrete
    • Thin tomato slices, fresh local herbs, lemon juice and olive oil
  • Polenta Frita (DF/V)
    • Polenta Chips
  • ●Sauces
  • Sobremesa do Dia $ 12.00
    • Dessert of the Day
  • Mandioca Frita (DF/GF/V)
    • Cassava Chips
  • -Coração de Frango ( must try )
    • Chicken hearts very tasty and traditional skewered barbecue in Brazil, marinated in barley malt
  • Arroz Temperado (GF/V)
    • Brazilian style rice, seasoned with garlic, onion, fresh vegetables and raisins
  • -Medalhão de Frango
    • Chicken breast, wrapped with streaky bacon
She Universe Cafe (sample menu)
  • - For two $19.00
  • Soup of the Day - Simple Gratitude $16.50
    • She's nourishing vegetarian soup served with oiled & salted crusty bread.
  • - For one $10.50
  • Bula Bean $4.90
    • A chocolate cacao pod filled with creamy smooth Fijian-vanilla-infused ganache and a layer of roasted cacao nibs.
  • Dark Roisin
    • Almond Raisin sugar free
  • Golden French Toast $23.00
    • French toast piled with your choice of free range bacon or grilled haloumi, with caramelised banana in pure maple syrup, cacao nibs and lime & coconut creme.
  • El Mariachi
    • Lemon Salt Tequila
  • Sauteed green beans with feta cheese, mint and cacao nibs $9.00
Maxine's Palace (sample menu)
  • Scallops in tofu $23.00
  • Deep fried mushroom balls $6.00
  • Deep fried chicken wings $8.00
  • Crispy roasted pork $20.00
  • Pan fried dumplings $8.00
  • Seasonal vegetables with garlic $14.00
  • Crispy prawns bread crumbs $24.00
  • Fish & tofu hotpot $20.00
Theobroma Chocolate Lounge (sample menu)
  • Chicken Schnitzel burger $12.90
    • Lemon Crumbed Chicken Schnitzel with Lettuce and Tomato. Add Bacon (2 rashers) $2.00. Add Avocado $2.00
  • Toasties extra $0.60
    • Additional fillings (Ham, Tomato,Onion, Pineapple or extra Cheese)
  • Bowl of fries $6.90
    • Served with aioli and tomato sauce
  • Museli with natural yoghurt $6.90
  • Plain toasted crossiant $4.90
    • Available with strawberry jam and butter
  • Cheese and bacon roll $6.90
  • Chocolate sundae $4.90 / $6.90
    • 2 scoops (Small) / 3 scoops (Large)
  • B.L.A.T. (Grilled bacon, lettuce,avocado and tomato) $12.90
    • Served on lightly toasted Turkish bread
Coriander's Ethnic Indian Restaurant (sample menu)
  • CHICKEN TIKKA $15.00
    • Chicken marinated in spices and yoghurt, cooked on a skewer over flaming charcoal in the Tandoor. Five pieces per portion.
  • LAMB TIKKA MASALA $22.00
    • Lamb tikka cooked in a mild sauce with masala spices, prepared with cholesterol free vegetable oil, a selection of spices and cream. A mild lamb preparation with pistachio, cashews and almond curry sauce garnished with almonds.
  • BAIGAN BHARTA (SEASONAL) $18.00
    • Eggplant roasted in Tandoor, then mashed and cooked with garlic, ginger and seasoned with herbs and spices. To request vegan, please ask for the duty manager.
  • PRAWN DO PAYAZA $23.00
    • Prawns tossed with chunks of onion in a vegetable gravy along with herbs and spices and cream.
  • LAMB DO PAYAZA $23.00
    • Lamb pieces tossed with chunks of onion, in a vegetable gravy along with herbs and spices, cream and fresh coriander.
  • PANEER KULCHA $6.00
    • Fillet bread stuffed with grated cheese and spices.
  • MUSHROOM MASALA $17.00
    • Mushrooms and green peas cooked in a vegetable gravy with garlic. To request vegan, please ask for the duty manager.
  • MIXED VEGETABLES $17.00
    • Vegetables cooked with a rich blend of spices, green herbs and cheese. To request vegan, please ask for the duty manager.
Dunsandel Tavern (sample menu)
  • KIDS SUNDAE $4.00
    • your choice of chocolate, caramel or strawberry toppings
  • LAMB SHANKS $26.50
    • lamb shanks marinated in rosemary, red wine and garlic served with potato and parsnip mash and steamed vegetables
  • CHICKEN WRAP $12.00
    • chicken tenders with salad and thick cut fries
  • SOUP OF THE DAY $12.50
    • with toasted bread roll
  • CHICKEN CAESAR SALAD $18.00
    • grilled chicken breast, toasted ciabatta croutons, parmesan cheese and a poached egg
  • PORK RIBS $12.00
    • pork ribs served with thick cut fries
  • STICKY DATE PUDDING $12.00
    • freshly steamed sticky date pudding served with vanilla bean ice cream
  • NACHOS $17.50
    • house-made cowboy chilli beef with sour cream and guacamole
Aorangi Bakery (sample menu)
  • Cheese & Onion Roll
  • Chicken Satay
  • Ham
  • Ham, Egg, Tomato & Beetroot
  • Chicken & Sweet Satay
  • Ham & Corn Relish
  • Sausage Roll
  • Chicken Roll
Cafe Kudos (sample menu)
  • Kudos Breakfast $20.80
    • free range eggs any style, hash browns, angus beef sausages, streaky bacon, creamy mushrooms, roast tomato, w‘ toasted grain
  • Smoothies $8.00
    • Banana, Berry, Mango, Feijao. Add chocolate $0.50
  • Hot Drinks $4.00
    • Lemon, Honey & Ginger / Honey & Blackcurrant
  • Seasoned Wedges $10.00
    • w’sour cream & sweet chilli
  • Caramel Mocha Latte $6.50
  • Smoked Salmon Caesar Salad $24.50
    • smoked salmon, crispy lettuce, poached egg, crispy bacon, croutons, parmesan & our own Caesar dressing
  • Bagels $12.50
    • w' streaky bacon, lettuce & tomato
  • Hot Roast Pork Roll $19.50
    • hot roast pork, apple sauce, green salad & gravy on ciabatta served with fries
Noodle Union (sample menu)
  • Honey Chicken Noodle $9.80
    • Egg noodles with battered chicken and vegetables in sweet honey sauce.
  • Hokkien Mee $9.80
    • Egg noodles with roast pork, shrimps and vegetables in mild chili sauce.
  • Vegetarian Soy Noodles $9.00
  • Garlic King Prawns $12.80
    • Egg noodles with king prawns, shrimps and vegetables in garlic sauce.
  • Singapore Fried Rice $9.80
  • Honey Prawns Noodles/Rice $12.80
  • Fried Kuai Teow $9.80
    • Thick rice noodles with roast pork, shrimps and vegetables in sweet soy and mild chili sauce.
  • Seafood Mee Goreng $11.00
    • Egg noodles with king prawns calamari, crab meat, fish balls, tofu and vegetables in Malaysian style sauce.
Urban Corner Cafe (sample menu)
  • Ribeye Steak $28.00
    • 200grm Angus ribeye, choice of, mushroom, peppercorn sauce, gravy or garlic butter, served with seasonal salad & fries
  • Open Focaccia Sandwich $18.50
    • Tender pieces of chicken breast, in a creamy mushroom & tarragon sauce, served on toasted focaccia
  • Option 3 $15.00
    • Fresh Fruit / Fairy Bread / Cheerios / Fries / Jelly / Drink
  • Steak Sandwich $20.00
    • cooked just the way you like it, served with aioli, mustard, lettuce, tomato, red onion on warm focaccia bread with fries
  • Mushroom Fettuccine $18.00
    • Fettuccine pasta tossed in a flavorsome creamy mushroom sauce - Add chicken $22.00
  • Kids party menu must be ordered minimum 3 days in advance, price is per child.
  • Extras $2.00
    • Bacon / Egg / Mushroom / Hashbrown / Onion Rings
  • Meat Lovers $24.00
    • A meat lovers mix of Verkerks Pepperoni, Chorizo, Ham or Salami with mozzarella cheese or topped with a smoky BBQ sauce
Spectators Bar & Bistro (sample menu)
  • Foot $12.00
  • Chef’s Special POA
    • check out our blackboard for today’s creation
  • Soup of the Day $9.50
    • made from local seasonal goodies and ciabatta bread
  • Pizza Bread $7.00
    • basil pesto and parmesan or Brewers BBQ, cheese and bacon each
  • Eggs Benedict $18.00
    • 2 soft poached free range eggs on crumpets and hollandaise: with either crispy bacon or smoked salmon and spinach
  • Lattice Cut Fries $9.00
    • with aioli and tomato sauce
  • Regular AZZZ Non Meat Burger $17.00
    • pumpkin fritters with olives, semi dried tomato, eggplant, roasted garlic and fries
  • Italian n/a
    • Selected salamis, ham, olives, peppers, onion, mushroom, tomato and fresh herbs
The Avonhead Tavern and One Good Horse Restaurant (sample menu)
  • Prawn twisters $12.0
    • filo wrapped prawns, served with Asian dipping sauce
  • Double chocolate brownie (GF) $12.5
    • served with berry compote and soft serve ice cream
  • Weekend breakfast (11am-3pm) $19.0
    • sausage, eggs, hash browns, tomatoes, crispy bacon, baked Beans
  • Lamb salad $24.5
    • with roasted baby beetroot, green beans and goat’s cheese, finished with balsamic
  • Chicken parmigiana $23.5
    • crumbed chicken fillet layered with a Napoli sauce, ham and grilled cheese. Served with golden fries and a green salad
  • Shrimp cocktail $14.5
    • O.G.H classic with crunchy iceberg lettuce, avocado and Marie Rose dressing
  • 200gm rump steak $26.5
    • cooked to your liking and topped with garlic butter, served with a green salad and golden fries
  • Cranberry and chicken pizza $20
    • chicken, cranberry, roasted cashew nuts and cream cheese Gluten free bases available – add $4.0
Mr Sushi (sample menu)
  • Takoyaki
    • 8 pcs octopus or prawns
  • Tofu Salad
    • Fresh tofu, mixed salad & sesame sauce
  • Salmon
    • 10pcs
  • Tuna
    • 10pcs
  • Sashimi Combo
    • 15pcs
  • Teriyaki Chicken Don
    • Teriyaki chicken, salad & rice
  • Katsu Don
    • Pork cutlet, salad & rice
  • Kake Udon
    • Plain
Spagalimis Beckenham (sample menu)
  • - Small $11.50
  • - Medium $17.50
  • Mexican
    • Spag's own chilli sauce. Seasoned topside, red kidney beans, capsicum, topped off with sour cream.
  • Hawaiian Pizza
    • A favourite with the all the family. Lashings of ham and pineapple.
  • - Medium $15.50
  • Italian Flat Bread $13.50
    • Fresh pizza bread with kalamata olives, herbs and parmesan cheese.
  • - Small $12.00
  • Milano
    • Garlic salami, fresh sliced tomatoes, capsicum, herbs - delicimo!
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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