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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Buddha Stix (sample menu)
  • Seafood $22.00
  • Entree, Chicken or Vegetables & Tofu $12.00
  • Seafood or Combination $21.50
  • Chicken, Beef, Pork or Vegetables & Tofu $21.00
  • Chicken, Beef, Pork or Vegetables & Tofu $21.00
  • Sharing Menu 1 $30.00
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  • Lamb Shanks in Massaman Curry
    • Quality lamb shanks slow-cooked in Massaman curry paste and coconut cream, with chunky potatoes, pickled onion and peanuts.
New York Deli (sample menu)
  • OBAMA BLT $7.50/ $10.90
    • Heaps of streaky bacon with iceberg lettuce and tomato loaded with American mustard and mayo. For extra salads Add $2 Hero/$1 Slider (Slider/ Hero )
  • SALMON ON BROADWAY $8.90/ $13.90
    • Cold smoked salmon layered on cream cheese served with horseradish sauce and capers.(Slider/ Hero )
  • MIDTOWN BLAT $9.90
    • Streaky bacon with iceberg lettuce, avocado and fresh tomato with cream cheese.
  • KEY LIME PIE $5.20
  • VEGE BAGEL $9.00
    • Avocado, tomato, cream cheese, mesculun, aioli and tomato pesto
  • WALL ST $7.90
    • Heaps of streaky bacon with cream cheese & tomato relish.
  • THE WILBUR $11.00
    • Spiced pulled pork, coleslaw, apple sauce
  • DOWNTOWN $4.90
    • Cream cheese and Raspberry Jam.
Richmond Club & Bistro (sample menu)
  • Battered Hoki, Chips and a Salad $10
  • Ham Steak, Pineapple, Chips and a Garden Salad $13.50
  • Bar Platter $20.00
  • Lamb, Bacon and Mint Burger $6.50
  • Wedges topped with Sour Cream $7.00
  • Small Chips $3.50
  • Beef Schnitzel, Mushroom Sauce, Chips and a Garden Salad $16.50
  • Toasted Sandwich with a choice of fillings $5.00
Ristretto (sample menu)
  • Scrambled Salmon: $19.00
    • Our famous scrambled eggs with smoked salmon and cream cheese on toasted foccacia
  • Open Chicken Sandwich: $17.50
    • Fresh Lettuce with Pan fried Chicken breast, brie, Pesto & Mayo on toasted foccacia
  • with salmon and cream cheese $10.00
  • BLAT $17.00
    • with avocado
  • Bagels:
  • Scrambled eggs on toast: $12.50
  • Smoked Salmon Sandwich: $18.00
    • Smoked salmon, cream cheese, avocado, lettuce, tomato, cucumber and mayo on toasted foccacia
  • Children’s size Scrambled eggs on toast $9.00
El Camino Grill (sample menu)
  • Crispy chicken taco $6.50
    • 6" soft flour tortilla filled with crispy chicken bites, cheese and fresh coleslaw, onion, tomato and mayo
  • Onion rings $6.00
  • Enchilada $14.50/ $19.50
    • Flour tortilla filled with cheese, chili and your choice of pulled chicken or pulled pork, Smothered in Enchilada sauce and grilled cheese, Served with Mexi corn salad, corn chips and sour cream. (Single/ Double)
  • Corn chips and dips $8.00
    • House made corn chips seasoned with fire spice, served with sour cream, salsa roja and salsa queso
  • Nacho $17.00
    • House made corn chips topped with cheese sauce spicy ground beef , salsa roja and sour cream
  • Guacamole $3.00
  • Kids quesadilla $9.00
    • 2x6" Tortilla filled with cheese and your choice of pulled pork or pulled chicken . Served with salsa and sour cream
  • Taco $6.50
    • 6" soft flour tortilla served with fresh salad, cheese, sauces and your choice of : Crispy beer battered fish/ Garlic prawn/ Chicken tinga/ Pulled BBQ chipotle pork/ Carne Asada (marinated BBQ Beef)
Sushi Sushi (sample menu)
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    • Teriyaki Chicken On Rice Two Piece Fresh Salmon Sushi One Fresh Salmon Nigiri One Inari Seaweed Salad Fruit
  • -Large ( 17PC ) $5.90
  • Salmon Lover 31 PCS - $55.00
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  • Tasty Tuna (GF 8PC) $7.90
  • Double Avocado Smoked Salmon (GF 8PC) $8.90
  • Seafood Combination $9.50
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J-Bings (sample menu)
  • All Bings are served in a freshly made Chinese style crepe cooked in scrambled egg and black sesame seeds.
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    • Mixed Salad, Crispy Wonton Paper, Hoisin Sauce and Mayo
  • Bingo $12.90
    • Tender Slow Cooked Pork, Marinated Chicken, Bacon, Mixed Salad, Crispy Wonton Paper, Hoisin Sauce and Mayo
  • Beef Bing $9.90
    • Bee, Mixed Salad, Crispy Wonton Papers, Hoisin Sauce and Mayo
  • Chicken Cheese BBQ Bacon Bing $11.90
    • Marinated Chicken, Bacon, Cheese, Mixed Salad, Crispy Wonton Paper, BBQ Sauce and Mayo
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    • Tender Slow Cooked Pork, Mixed Salad, Crispy Wonton Paper, Hoisin Sauce and Mayo
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    • Thinly sliced pork marinated in a delicious blend of spicy chilli sauce, onions and garlic served with vegetables
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    • Fresh calamari pan fried in a delicious blend of spicy chilli sauce, onions and garlic served with vege
  • Bibimbap (Tofu/Chicken/Beef) (Vegetarian available) $12.00
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  • Yookgejang (spicy beef soup with rice) $12.00
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    • Famous Japanese noodle soup
Sugarhorse Bar and Eatery (sample menu)
  • FRESHLY MADE IN HOUSE
  • 3 TOPPINGS $22.00
  • SIDE SALAD $6.00
  • BEEF FILLET $33.50
    • red wine jus, crisp potato rosti, roasted mushroom, sugarhorse butter
  • BALSAMIC ROASTED BEETROOT $13.00
    • feta, pine nuts, sultanas
  • BOWL OF CHEERIOS $8.00
  • PIZZA DEAL: 3 TOPPING PIZZA & A 1.8L PITCHER OF BEER OR CIDER OF YOUR CHOICE FROM $36.50
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Sai Touch of Spice (sample menu)
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  • Kheema Naan $5.00
  • Pindi Channa (Med-Hot) $12.90
  • Stuffed Kulcha $5.00
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Chilli Flakes Indian Restaurant (sample menu)
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  • ​Bao bun $2.50
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Little Italy Restaurant (sample menu)
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  • PIZZA & PASTA
  • “Shank Heaps” $24.00
    • Herbed tomato braised Lamb Shank, served on potato smash with blanched broccoli, garlic con fit. Finished with its own braising liquid, topped with carrot chips.
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    • Ground beef, rashers of bacon, mozzarella cheese on a bbq sauce base finished with garlic aioli
  • Thai Mushroom & Roasted Capsicum
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St George's Cafe (sample menu)
  • Home made German Brezel with Salmon and Cream Cheese $5.00
  • Bacon Brie Flute $6.50
  • Ham cheese Mini Savouries $2.50
  • Sausage Rolls $2.80
  • Farmers Roll (Roast Beef, Dijonnaise, Spinach, Tomato) fresh or grilled $8.00
  • Sushi Runner ( Teriyaki Chicken, Tuna, Vegetarian,) Completely GF including Soy sauce $4.50
  • Thai Chicken Pie with side Salad $7.50
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Shroom Room Cafe (sample menu)
  • Housemade cashew + pumpkin seed sausages served with grilled tomatoes, mushrooms + poached eggs on wholegrain toast $20.00
  • Harvest breakfast $18.00
    • seasonal veges, hashbrowns, eggs on toast
  • Gogi berry, cashew + coconut muesli with fresh seasonal fruit, berry compote + yoghurt $9.50
  • Long black $3.50
  • Short black $3.50
  • Breads + spreads $10.00
  • Soy $0.70
  • Cranberry + coconut toast with butter + jams $7.00
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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