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

Mosaic By Simo (sample menu)
  • Dolmades of mint and rice stuffed vine leaves with garlic & cucumber dip (G pieces) $8.50
  • Medium $7.50
  • Spiced prime Beet Balls in oregano & tomato sauce $10.50
  • All served with Moroccan Hat bread
  • Large $10.00
  • Salad of the day
  • Berber couscous (vegetarian) $17.00
  • Large $10.00
Woolston Club Inc (sample menu)
  • Cheesecake of the day $12.00
    • See our special board for todays slice of heaven
  • the T-bone steak $29.80
    • 350g T-bone steak cooked to perfection and served with any two sides and your choice of sauce
  • Apple pie $10.00
    • Served with cream & french vanilla ice cream
  • Extra pizza toppings $3.00 each
    • Chicken / pepperoni / salami / smoked chicken / smoked cheese / mozzarella / chorizo / pine nuts / feta / bacon
  • -Add chicken $4.00
  • The DIY $17.50
    • Create your own pizza choosing three toppings from the options below
  • The beef $16.00
    • Rare beef, caramelised onion, rocket & balsamic
  • Chocolate brownie $10.00
    • Served with vanilla ice cream
Southern Spices (sample menu)
  • Thattu Dosa $10
    • Soft and thick small dosa (3 pcs)
  • Butter and Garlic Naan $3.50
    • Traditional leavened bread sprinkled with crushed garlic, baked in the tandoor and finished with butter
  • Two Kerala flaky parota with chilli chicken or chicken malabari $14
  • Mixed Fried Rice $17
    • Stir fried rice with fresh vegetables, egg, shrimps and chicken
  • Butter Naan $3
    • Traditional leavened bread made of refined flour baked in the tandoor and finished with butter
  • Kothu Parotta Mixed Chicken &Beef $16
    • Signature South Indian street food, chopped South Indian bread stir-fried with diced onion, egg and meat curry
  • Veg Platter for Two $15
    • Veg platter includes Onion Bhaji, Masala Bonda, Vada, and Pappadam and served with dips
  • Cheese and Garlic Naan $4.50
    • Traditional leavened bread stuffed with cheese and sprinkled with crushed garlic, baked in the tandoor
Richmond Club & Bistro (sample menu)
  • Roast Roll and Chips $9.50
  • Bacon and Eggs $10
  • Ham Steak, Pineapple, Chips and a Garden Salad $13.50
  • Steak, Eggs, Chips and a Garden Salad topped with Garlic Butter $17.50
  • Spaghetti Marinara $15.50
  • Wedges topped with Sour Cream $7.00
  • Toasted Sandwich with a choice of fillings $5.00
  • Bar Platter $20.00
Piccolo Ristorante Italiano (sample menu)
  • Margerita M $15 L $19
    • Basil
  • Fettuccine Alla Crema $20
    • Fettuccine cooked with mushrooms, ham, parsley & cream sauce
  • Pizza Garlic or Herb Bread M $6 L $10
  • Fettuccine Smoked Chicken $20
    • Mushrooms, chicken & parsley with a cream sauce
  • Dicembre M $16 L $21
    • Salami, Ham & Bacon
  • Ottobre M $16 L $21
    • Tuna, Prawns & Anchovy
  • Luglio M $15 L $19
    • Capsicum & Onion
  • Side Salad $7
    • Served with Italian dressing
Craythorne's Public House (sample menu)
  • Beef Short Rib (GF) $15.50
    • Slow cooked beef short rib with roast gourmet potatoes and slaw
  • Quesadilla $8.00
    • Abode chicken with smoky salsa, chipotle mayo and cheddar cheese
  • Soup of the Day $10.00
    • With artisan soup roll
  • Jacket potatoes (GF) $8.00
    • With sour cream, tomato relish and chilli salt
  • 200gm Sirloin Steak (GF) $15.50
    • Cooked to your liking and served with fries, salad and aioli
  • Seafood Chowder $12.50
    • With artisan soup roll
  • Quinoa Falafel Wrap $15.50
    • With guacamole, smoked tomato salsa, lettuce and tzatziki, served with fries
  • Steak Sandwich $17.50
    • 200gm sirloin with salad greens, beetroot relish and crispy onion rings in artisan bread, served with fries
The Kingfisher Indian Restaurant (sample menu)
  • All mains served with aromatic basmati rice
  • Beef Saag $16.50
    • Tender pieces of beef sauteed with spinach, blended with garlic & herbs.
  • Aloo Palak $14.50
    • Spinach cooked with extra fresh garlic, potatoes & chef special spices.
  • Cheese & Garlic Kulcha $5.00
    • Leavened bread stuffed with mixture of garlic, cheese & spices.
  • Prawn Vindaloo $18.50
    • Prawns cooked in hot and spicy Goan style sauce.
  • Dal Tadka $14.50
    • Yellow lentils boiled with turmeric, ginger, garlic sauteed with cumin seeds, onions, tomatoes & spices.
  • Shahi Paneer $14.50
    • Indian cottage cheese cooked in cashew nut sauce with touch of cream in fresh.
  • Tandoori CHicken
    • Chicken on the bone marinated overnight in spices & yogurt then skewered & grilled in tandoor. Served with salad & chutney.
Cleveland Restaurant & Takeaways (sample menu)
  • Nasi Goring (Hot Rice) $12.50
  • Vegetables $2.50
  • Pork foo young $12.00
  • Prawn on Noodles $13.50
  • Roast pork foo young $12.00
  • Steak on noodles $12.00
  • Pot of Boiled Rice $5.50
  • Sweet & Sour Pork $48.00
    • 3-4 servings
Tudors on Papanui (sample menu)
  • TUDORS BREAKFAST FIT FOR A KING $22.50
    • two eggs any style, crispy bacon, grilled tomato, Cumberland sausage, grilled mushrooms, hash browns, tomato chutney and grilled ciabatta
  • EGGS BENEDICT $17.50
    • toasted ciabatta topped with poached eggs, hollandaise and streaky bacon
  • SMOKED SALMON ON POTATO HASH $14.50
    • Aoraki smoked salmon on potato hash with poached eggs
  • SEAFOOD PLATTER TO SHARE $55.00
    • salmon, crumbed prawns, scallops, fried calamari, demitasse of crayfish bisque, mussels, ginger beer battered orange roughy, salad and toasted ciabatta
  • CROISSANT AND COFFEE $12.00
    • freshly baked croissant filled with ham and gruyere served with espresso coffee of your choice
  • Oven warmed olives with mint (V)(GF)(DF)
  • Tender goat pieces in Indian sauce(GF)
  • EGGS BENEDICT $18.50
    • toasted ciabatta topped with poached eggs, hollandaise and smoked salmon
Nobanno (sample menu)
  • Coke $3.40
  • Tea - Herbal $3.90
  • Nobo Meat Delight (for 2) $28.90
    • A platter of chicken tikka, Rastaar kebab, Dhakai kebab & mushroom delight served with herb sauce
  • Roti $4.40
    • Bread made from whole-meal flour
  • Chicken Tikka $12.90
    • Boneless chicken marinated overnight with yoghurt, ginger and spices and then barbequed. Served with herb sauce
  • Aam lassi $5.40
    • (Mango flavoured yoghurt drink)
  • Shobji Bora $8.90
    • Delicious aromatic mixed vegetable cutlet coated with bread crumb then deep fried and served with Nobanno specialty fruit sauce
  • Nobanno curry wrap (chicken or beef or lamb or pork or vegetable) $10.40
    • Your choice of specialty mildly spiced chicken, beef, lamb or pork or vegetable dry curry, with crispy green salad wrapped in freshly cooked porota bread. Accompanied by sweet mango chutney or riata.
Visions On Campus (sample menu)
  • Lamb $25.00
    • Lamb rosettes and dried fruit sausage with croquette potatoes, roasted tomato, green beans, mint butter and pinot jus
  • Dark Chocolate and Hazelnut Mousse $9.00
    • Dark chocolate and a hazelnut mousse, chocolate soil, vanilla bean anglaise and caramelised pastry
  • Mushroom $9.00
    • Woodland mushroom tortilla with a root vegetable slaw
  • Visions Cheese Plate $9.00
    • A selection of Punoi cheeses, served with lavosh, fig preserve and grapes
  • Seafood $9.00
    • Fried crispy prawns on Skodalia, rocket salad Gogi Berry, citrus dressing
  • Risotto $18.00
    • Pearl barley risotto finished with herb marinated feta and a mixed leaf salad
  • Chicken $22.00
    • Prosciutto wrapped chicken breast, stuffed with rocket and pepperdews; warm broccoli, spinach, red onion salad
  • Beef $24.00
    • Char-grilled ribeye of beef, Dauphinoise potatoes, honey glazed seasonal vegetables, green peppercorn sauce
The Beach Bar (sample menu)
  • Egg on toast $6
  • Steamed fresh NZ mussels $17.5
    • in a coconut & lime broth with chilli, coriander, tomato & coconut chips
  • Cheese board $16.5
    • Kapiti aged cheddar & Kahurangi creamy blue with cornichons, poached pear & toasted bread
  • Duck fat potatoes $5.5
  • Chocolate semifreddo $13.5
    • with salted caramel macaron, chocolate soil & berry’s
  • Green salad $5.5
  • Prawn, chorizo & green pea risotto $26.5
    • with shaved parmesan
  • Grilled haloumi $15.5
    • with roast red pepper, kalamata olives, grissini
Ace Wasabi (sample menu)
  • • Tender Eye-Fillet
  • Kids Teppan Set $ 25.00
    • Comes with steamed rice. (for under 12 year olds) Gyoza (3pcs). A choice of:
  • Soft Shell Crab Tempura Roll $ 22.00
    • spicy crab meat, pickled radish, avocado
  • EBI Tempura Roll $ 18.00
    • prawn, cucumber, avocado, tempura flake, trüffle oil, flying fish roes
  • Salmon Sashimi Regular $ 29
  • Sashimi Salmon Don $ 15.00
    • Fresh salmon, onion, sesame seed, cucumber, avocado, wasabi, spring onion, green beans
  • Chicken Roll $ 17.00
    • Teriyaki chicken, cucumber, avocado
  • Petit Kids Set (under 6 years old) $15.00
    • Comes with Gyoza (3pcs), Chips, Kara-age(4pcs)Steamed white rice
Spencer Park Cafe (sample menu)
  • The Fat Pig $11.00
    • Champagne ham, chunky pineapple pieces teamed up with tasty cheese.
  • Family Pack $18.00
    • Includes 2 bags of chips and 4 sides as per above
  • Chips $4.50
    • per bag
  • The Stone and Bone $15.50
    • Roasted chicken breast, capsicum, creamy apricot sauce, compote with X-Brie cheese
  • Spring Roll $3.50
  • Italiano $15.50
    • Mozzarella cheese, pepperoni, capsicum, cabanossi infused in a creamy garlic sauce or bbq sauce.
  • Chicken Nuggets $4.00
    • half dozen
  • Fish $3.50
    • per piece
Esquires (sample menu)
  • CHORIZO $2.00
  • SPINACH $1.80
  • EGG ON TOAST, YOUR CHOICE WHITE TOAST OR BROWN TOAST $7.00
    • WITH EGG (POACHED, SCRAMBLED, FRIED)
  • JAM BANANA PEANUT BAGELS $8.00
  • KIDS’ CHEESEBURGER AND CHIPS $11.00
    • WITH BEEF PATTIE, PICKLES, TASTY CHEESE, SERVED WITH SALAD & SEASONED CHIPS, TOMATO SAUCE & AIOLI
  • TOASTED SANDWICH, YOUR CHOICE WITH WHITE TOAST OR BROWN TOAST $5.50
    • CHOOSE 3 FILLINGS: HAM, TOMATO, ONION, PINEAPPLE, CHEESE (ADDITIONAL FILLINGS $0.80)
  • CINNAMON FRENCH TOAST $10.00
    • WITH MASCARPONE, RHUBARB & RED BERRY COMPOTE
  • TOMATO$ 2.00
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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