Francesca's Italian Kitchen in Christchurch Menu

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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

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

Side Salads
Baby cos lettuce, sherry vinaigrette (GF) $8.00

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

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

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

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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- Panko crumbed NZ hoki, swiss cheese, lettuce, tomato, red onion, tartar sauce & aioli
Gherkin

(D) Seafood or Prawns $21.00
Garlic & Black Pepper (served with rice)
- Steamed vegetables topping with stir fried garlic & black pepper sauce
Panang Curry
- Bean, capsicum, kaffir lime leaf with creamy coconut milk
(D) Prawns $15.00
(C) Crispy Pork $20.00
(B) Combination Meats $19.00
Thai Fish Cakes (6 pieces) $10.00
- Blended fish fillet with chilli paste & herbs
Red Curry $10.00
- served with rice

Sticky Date and Toffee Pudding $7.90
Medium $7.50
Green shell Mussels marinated in green harissa, capers, shallots, preserved lemon $12.00
Salad of the day
Large $10.00
Large $10.00
For 2 or more people . This is the best option to enjoy many wonderful tastes and the variey of our cuisine . Please advise your waiter if you have an allergy or special diet.
All desserts served with your choice or Chocolate, Caramel or Berry coulis . Some deserts may be subject availability the day. Please check With waiter.

Seafood Platter
- Fresh battered fish, mussels, prawn and chorizo kebab, scallops wrapped in bacon, salt and pepper calamari, cold smoked salmon, crackers and dips
Tea and Coffee N/A
- A selection of tea, coffee, hot chocolate, and liqueurs is available, please check with our staff
Grilled Chicken and Pear Salad $24.00
- A perfect summer salad of grilled chicken, poached pear accompanied by salad greens, candied walnuts and parmesan cheese
Seafood Chowder $18.00
- Creamy chowder stacked with seafood and served with garlic bread
Pancakes $20.00
- Your choice of berries and ice cream OR maple syrup, banana and bacon
Sticky Date Pudding $12.00
- Sticky date pudding served warm with butterscotch sauce and vanilla ice-cream
Chicken Satay Skewers $16.00
- Grilled chicken skewers with rich satay sauce and cucumber salad
Fish and Chips $15.00
- Fresh market fish either battered or crumbed served with chips, coleslaw and tartare sauce

Pad Thai (Chicken, Beef, Pork)
- Thai fried rice noodles with egg, bean sprouts, spring onion, crushed peanut.
Beef Oyster Sauce $10.00
- Stir fried beef vegetables with oyster sauce.
Green Curry (Chicken, Beef, Pork)
- Green Curry with seasonal vegetables and coconut milk.
Spicy Noodle ( Chicken, Beef, Pork ) $10.00
- Stir fried rice noodle with vegetables and egg.
Thai Laksa Chicken $10.00
- Egg noodle with chicken, bean sprouts, crispy noodle.
Won Ton Soup $10.00
- Won ton and bean sprouts.
Stir Fried Red Curry Paste ( Chicken, Beef, Pork ) $10.00
- Steam fried vegetable with red curry paste, coconut, thai herb.
Pad Sea Eaw ( Chicken, Beef, Pork ) $10.00
- Stir fried rice noodle with vegetables and egg.

Brisket on Rice $10.00
Noodles with braised beef belly in soup
Deep Fried Dumplings $10.00
Beef with mixed vegetables on rice $10.00
Prawn fried noodles $11.00
Prawn fried rice $11.00
Pork with home style special sauce $17.00
Chicken Fu Yung egg $15.00

Tasty Tuna (GF 8PC) $7.90
Spicy Salmon (GF 6PC) $8.20
-Three Piece $ 5.00
Regular Teriyaki Chicken (GF 8PC) $7.80
Regular Fried Chicken Bento $9.50
- Deep Fried Chicken On Rice Two Piece Teriyaki Chicken Sushi Two Crispy Chicken Seaweed Salad Fruit
Sushi Roll (GF) $3.70
Dumplings
- pork and cabbage
-Two Piece $4.20

Chicken, beef or Pork $16
Vegetarian Cooked with Tofu $15
6. Spare Ribs (6-8 pieces) Our style $11
- grilled marinated with garlic & pepper sauce
30. Panang Curry
- Our style guaranteed different, a peanut curry cooked with chef’s selected vegetables in a rich panang curry
Combination Meats $16.50
23. Wild & Spicy Crispy Chicken
- Meaty dish with beans & mixed herbs in red curry paste
Crispy Pork $16.50
Mixed Seafood $18

Battered onion rings $6.00
Soup of the Day $12.00
- Freshly prepared & served with our own house baked bread
Sticky Date Pudding $13.50
- Served warm, coated with caramel and presented with traditional custard, ice-cream & cream
Grilled Halloumi on Bruschetta $18.00
- Toasted bruschetta topped with olive tapenade & mixed lettuce with chilli spiced grilled halloumi cheese and a balsamic dressing
Lamb Kiwi Classic with a Twist (gf) $39.50
- Glazed rack of lamb, grilled soya & chilli lamb rump sitting on a baby pea & mint potato cake served with a shot of roasted lamb soup
Spaghetti Bolognese $16.50
- Tasty beef mince in a rich Italian style tomato & red wine sauce
Garlic Bread (v) $6.50
- Our own house baked bread spread liberally with garlic butter
Southland Blue Cod $24.50
- Beer battered fillet and fries served with our homemade tartare sauce

Savoire’s Cooked Breakfast $19.90
- Eggs any style, Bacon, Sausages, Mushrooms, Tomatoes, Hash Browns & Toast
Home Made Toasted Muesli (gluten free) $13.90
- served with Milk, Organic Yoghurt and Fresh Fruit
Mushrooms $3.50
Sausages $3.50
Open Steak Sandwich $22.90
- 200gm Sirloin Steak, Greens, Tomatoes, Portobello Mushrooms and with a warm Cream Fraiche & Mustard Sauce served on Focaccia Bread
French Fries $5.50 / $8.00
- Small / Large
Smoked Salmon $4.00
Chicken Caesar Salad $18.90
- Salad of Chicken, Bacon, Fresh Greens, Tomatoes, Poached Egg & Parmesan with Homemade Caesar Dressing

Hiyayakko $12.00
- cold tofu salad
Daikon $8.00
- pickled daikon roll
Tori $16.00
- spicy chicken tempura roll
Shifudo & niku $40.00
- white fish, salmon, mussels, prawn, scallop, & choice of 1 beef, or venison, or ostrich or lamb
Assortment of Sashimi Set $12.00
- 12 Pieces of assorted sashimi served with rice & miso
Ebi $38.00
- 8 tiger prawns
Teppan banana $17.00
- grilled banana wrapped in pancake, flambé with rum, serve with honey cointreau sauce with ice cream
Gyu $38.00/ $68.00
- thin sliced beef & tofu & seasonal vegetables cook it yourself in sukiyaki broth pot (For 1/ For 2)

Lemon chicken $16.80
Deep fried fish fillet with Shiitake mushrooms $21.00
Prawns (in shell) with tomato sauce $23.10
Deep fried tofu with eight combintation meats with vegetables $23.10
Steamed mussels $21.00
Combination seafood casserole with vegetables $23.10
Stir fried seasonal vegetables with oyster sauce $12.60
Pig's stomach with black pepper $12.60

King Louie $16.00
- Belly bacon & field mushroom penne pasta served in a creamy white wine sauce with toasted garlic bread
Marmosets $16.00
- Mini beef & bean soft shell tacos with lettuce, cheese, guacamole & sour cream served with monkey tail fries
S'mores in a Jar $12.50
- Decadent chocolate cake, layer of caramel & gooey marshmellow served with toffee sauce
Soba Noodle Salad $17.00
- Shitake, edamame beans, spinach, spring onions on a bed of soba noodles with a sweet pineapple & cajun dressing
Lil' Linguine $9.00
- Ham & tomato linguine with toasted cheese bread
Creamy Mushrooms $16.00
- in a marsala creme sauce, battered mushroom & parmesan on toast
Everyone's Favourite with a Little salt & Dipping Sauce
Warm Sticky Date Pudding $12.50
- Rich date pudding covered with butterscotch sauce & ice cream

Poached Organic Eggs $16
- With. Micro Salad. Raw Spinach and Artichoke Ketchup
Akaroa Salmon $6.5
Grain Free Raw Breakfast (paieo. gf.df.v.wf) $14.5
- Almonds, banana, pumpkin, sunflower seeds, dried fruit coconut chia seeds & seasonal fruit
Protein Pancakes (high protein, wf) $17.5
- Made from oats and egg whites, served with protein yoghurt banana berry compote
Coconut Yoghurt $3.5
Add Havoc Bacon (Nitrate free) $5.00
Paleo or Oaty Granola (paieo, wf) $14
- Served with poached pear, berry compote & organic yoghurt
Kumara hash $6.5

Gyors – Greek Style Pitas $19 / $19 / $16
- Hummus, red onion, lettuce, feta and couscous nished with a herb yoghurt dressig. Braised lamb / Pan fried chicken / Mexican black bean patty with sour cream and salsa
Angus Beef Gnocchi $22.5
- With sautéed eld mushrooms, rocket, peas and parmesan nished with jus and true oil
Hollandaise $2.5
Savoury Mince $17
- A good old fashioned kiwi classic ser ved in a rich sauce on toast with a fried egg & crumbed potato balls
Chai Spiced Oats $14
- Vanilla poached apples, kawakawa re raisins and toasted almonds
French Toast $17
- Coated in vanilla sugar, with poached apple, lime mascarpone and salted caramel sauce. Add bacon: $4
Housemade bratwurst $6
Breakfast Burrito $13.5
- Tortilla filled with scrambled eggs, havarti cheese, housemade beans served with sour cream. Add bacon: $4

Francesca's Italian Kitchen

Canterbury > Christchurch > Francesca's Italian Kitchen

Address

149 Gloucester St, Next Door to the Isaac Theatre Royal, Christchurch 8011, New Zealand

Phone

033749790

Email

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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

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Type

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Service

Table Service

Cuisine

Gluten Free , Italian , Pizza , Vegan , Vegetarian

Features

Wheelchair accessible , Business meetings , Reservations , Waitstaff , Groups , Seating , Highchairs Available , Serves Alcohol , Child-friendly

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Francesca's Italian Kitchen in Christchurch Menu

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Francesca's Italian Kitchen

Canterbury > Christchurch > Francesca's Italian Kitchen

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Phone

Email

Opened hours

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Cuisine

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149 Gloucester St, Next Door to the Isaac Theatre Royal, Christchurch 8011, New Zealand

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