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

The Old Vicarage Cafe Restaurant and Bar (sample menu)
  • Tomato, mozzarella and basil $8.90
  • House made potato rosti $4.90
  • Chicken Cous Cous Salad Winter roast vegetables, mixed leaves, cous cous, honey mustard vinaigrette, chargrilled chicken, tzatiki and cucumber ribbons $24.90
  • Antipasto Mild salami, champagne ham, cold smoked sliced salmon, sun dried tomatoes, chargrilled marinated Mediterranean vegetables, brie and olives, with crusty bread, hummus and sun dried tomato pes $49.90
  • Smoked tomato $1.50
  • Caesar Salad (GF*) Baby cos, crispy bacon, anchovy fillets, caesar dressing, parmesan cheese and a free range poached egg / Add chargrilled chicken $5.00 $18.90
  • Pine nut, pesto and parmesan $8.90
  • Lemon Baked Alaska - Double sponge, vanilla bean ice cream, French meringue and lemon curd $12.90
Daphnes Restaurant (sample menu)
  • Honey BBQ Pork $8.00
  • Steamed Salmon with Black Bean POA
  • Shredded Hot and Spicy Beef $16.00
  • Shredded Pork with Chilli Pepper $16.00
  • Spicy Beef on Sizzling Plate $16.00
  • OX Triple with Chilli Pepper Dressing $8.00
  • Crayfish in Broth POA
  • Curry Beef $16.00
Red Orchid Thai Takeaway (sample menu)
  • Red Curry ( Chicken, Beef, Pork ) $10.00
    • ​Red Curry with seasonal vegetables and coconut milk.
  • Beef Noodle Soup $10.00
    • Rice noodle with beef, bean sprouts.
  • Open lunch: tuesday - saturday 11:30am - 2:00pm
  • 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.
  • Won Ton Soup $10.00
    • Won ton and bean sprouts.
  • Green Curry (Chicken, Beef, Pork)
    • ​Green Curry with seasonal vegetables and coconut milk.
  • Pad Thai (Chicken, Beef, Pork)
    • Thai fried rice noodles with egg, bean sprouts, spring onion, crushed peanut.
Speights Ale House Ferrymead (sample menu)
  • Kakanui Calamari** $26.00
    • Fried golden then tossed in our home made salt and pepper seasoning, served with a chilli lime sauce and aïoli.
  • Beef Nachos $16.50
    • Chilli beans topped with jalapenos, sour cream, salsa and guacamole served on corn chips.
  • Rattray Beef Burger $23.00
    • Our beef patty served in a big bun with cheese, lettuce, tomato, beetroot, BBQ sauce and aïoli. Served with a side of fries.
  • Castle Street Chicken Parcel $25 Sm / $36 Med
    • Chicken bound with apricots, walnuts and brie wrapped in a filo case, baked golden and served with roasted potatoes and cranberry glaze.
  • Ale House Loaf $9.50
    • Freshly baked bread with plain & garlic butter.
  • Man Platter $34.00
    • Our own BBQ ribs, cajun chicken nibbles, onion rings and golden fries served with aïoli and sweet chilli sauce.
  • Mexican Nachos $16.50
    • Choice of beef, chicken or vegetarian with chilli beans, jalapenos, sour cream and guacamole.
  • Farmhouse Cheesecake $16.00
    • Deep-pan cheesecake served with cream and fruit compote. Ask your friendly wait staff for today’s flavour.
Green Chilli (sample menu)
  • Rice $3.00
  • Pad Prik Gang Paste
    • Stir fried meat with long bean, red capsicum, red curry paste and leech lime leaf.
  • Fried Rice
    • Stir fried meat with rice, vegetables, salt, sugar, pepper, egg onion and garnished with spring onion.
  • Larb $17.00
    • Minced meat seasoned with roasted ground rice, fresh mints, coriander, red onion, lime juice and fish sauce.
  • Sweet and Sour
    • Stir seasonal vegetables and Sweet and Sour sauce.
  • Garlic Sauce
    • Stir fried meat with garlic sauce come with steam vegetables and garnished with coriander.
  • Tom Kha
    • Lightly spiced soup with coconut milk, lime juice mushroom, celery, onion, coriander and fresh herbs.
  • Massaman Curry
    • Meat cooked with coconut milk, potato, onion and massaman curry paste garnished with peanut.
Cafe Kudos (sample menu)
  • Hot Chocolate (reg / large / bowl) $4.70 / $5.00 / $5.60
    • No syrup
  • Caramel Mocha Latte $6.50
  • BLT $18.50
    • streaky bacon, lettuce, tomato & our own aioli on turkish OR ciabatta, served with fries and green salad
  • Coffees (reg / large / bowl) $4.30 / $4.70 / $5.20
    • Flat White / Latte / Cappuccino / Chai Latte
  • Coffees (reg / large / bowl) $4.80 / $5.20 / $5.70
    • Mochaccino
  • French Toast $19.00
    • generous slices of brioche dipped in cream and egg batter served with bacon, banana and maple syrup
  • Iced Drinks $7.40
    • Iced Mochaccino
  • Bagels $8.50
    • w' raspberry jam OR basil pesto and cream cheese
Noodle Union (sample menu)
  • Honey Chicken Fried Rice $9.80
    • Fried rice with battered chicken and vegetables in sweet honey sauce.
  • Garlic King Prawns $12.80
    • Egg noodles with king prawns, shrimps and vegetables in garlic sauce.
  • Mongolian Beef $9.80
    • Thin rice with beef and vegetables in special Mongolian sauce.
  • Honey Prawns Noodles/Rice $12.80
  • Sweet Sour Prawns Noodles/Rice $12.80
  • Sweet Sour Chicken Noodles/Rice $9.80
  • Green Curry Chicken $9.80
    • Thin rice noodle with chicken, tomato and vegetables in Thai spicy green curry sauce.
  • Singapore Fried Rice $9.80
Mum's 24 Restaurant (sample menu)
  • Curry Chicken (Vegetarian available) $12.00
    • Japanese curry with potato, carrot and onion with crunchy house salad. Served with rice
  • Katsudon $12.00
    • Deep fried crumbed pork cutlet with cooked veges and egg in a special soy sauce
  • Salmon and avocado $11.00
  • Bibimbap (Tofu/Chicken/Beef) (Vegetarian available) $12.00
    • This literally means ‘mixed meal’ and is made by combining steamed rice with a variety of vegetables, egg, your favourite meat or tofu and mixing altogether with a delicious red chilli paste called ‘gochujang’
  • Spicy Pork $12.00
    • Thinly sliced pork marinated in a delicious blend of spicy chilli sauce, onions and garlic served with vegetables
  • Teriyaki Chicken $12.00
    • Made with our special homemade fruity soy sauce served with crispy house salad with rice
  • Pork Katsu $12.00
    • Lightly crumbed,deep-fried pork in tangy soy sauce served with vege & rice
  • Bulgogi (Beef) $12.00
    • Thinly sliced beef marinated in a delicious blend of Mum’s special soy sauce, sesame oil, black pepper, onions and garlic served with vegetables
Hang Seng Food Bar (sample menu)
  • Bami Goreng (Noodle) $9.50
  • Hot & Spicy Beef Brisket Soup Noodle $9.00
  • Roast Pork Soup noodle $9.00
  • Chicken Fried Rice $9.00
  • Dumplings Soup Noodle $9.00
  • Chicken Fried Rice $9.00
  • Ginger Sauce Chicken on Rice $10.00
  • Extra Rice or Noodle $1.50
Sevantis Restaurant and Cafe (sample menu)
  • Today's Soup Creation - Tasty steaming hot brew served with toasted Bread. $13.50
  • Flat Bread - Pita bread coated with a blend of sun dried tomatoes and garlic with a dash of fresh parmesan and oven baked to perfection. Sweet chilli sauce & sour cream to compliment. $12.50
  • Crispy Chicken - Crispy, tasty chicken pieces marinated overnight in chef's special sauce with golden fries, petit salad and sweet chilli sauce. $16.50
  • Cheeky Tortilla - Trio of wraps with ripped lettuce, creamy avocado and chunky tomato salsa and pickles. Along with Marinated Chicken, sweet chilli and aioli. $15.50
  • Ribeye Steak - 200gms of Ribeye Steak, cooked to your liking and served with crisp fries, a horseradish & beetroot pesto and battered onion rings. $24.50
  • Lambs Fry - Cooked by our master chefs perfectly, add some crispy bacon, mushroom & crack pepper sauce. Sticky onions and toasted garlic bread Served. $19.50
  • Cajun Prawn & Fish Salad - Grilled and arranged on a salad of snow pea shoots, cucumber, red onion, mandarins and feta bound with vinaigrette, finished with a roast garlic aioli. $23.50
  • Stuffed Mushrooms - Classic stuffed with Wulnuts, Sundried Tomatoes, Cream Cheese, Blue Cheese, Alone with Green Salad, Sweet Thai Chilli Sauce or Aioli Sauce. $15.00
Herba Gourmet Ltd (sample menu)
  • - FREEKAH GRAIN & CHICK PEA SALAD W/ SPICED YOGURT DRESSING
  • MAIN + SIDE $14.50
  • KUMARA RIBBONS $6.00
  • - HERBALISCIOUS GARDEN SALAD
  • - HAND CUT CHIPS W/ ROSEMARY SEA SALT
  • ANY SALAD $9.50
  • ALL DRESSINGS & SAUCE ARE HOMEMADE & GF
  • - BEETROOT & FETA POWER SALAD
Pot Sticker Dumpling Bar (sample menu)
  • Pork ‘n’ Garlic Chive Dumpling $10.00 / $18.00
  • Steamed Custard Bun 3pc $10.00
  • ‘Beef’Root Dumpling $10.00 / $18.00
  • PSDB Signature Xiaolongbao 5pc $12.00
  • Szechuan Cucumber Salad w/ Garlic, Szechuan, Chilli & Sesame $6.00
  • Pork ‘n’ Ginger and Spring Onion $10.00 / $18.00
  • Emerald Prawn Har Gow w/ Sesame 4pc $12.00
  • Beijing Duck w/ Cucumber, Spring Onion and Sticky Hoisin Sauce $10.00
@ Tony's Teppan Yaki Restaurant (sample menu)
  • Ebi mayo $38.00
    • 8 tiger prawns with house made mayo
  • Usu-yaki $32.00
    • thin sliced beef wrapped in seasonal vegetables
  • Shake $38.00
    • akaroa salmon 200g
  • Tori $28.00
    • 200g chicken. traditional/chilli
  • Edamame $9.00
    • soybeans in pod salted/garlic chili
  • Curry Set $12.00
    • Japanese style Chicken curry served with rice, pickles and miso soup
  • Miso shiru $4.00
    • miso soup
  • 3 aiskurimu $15.00
    • scoop each of vanilla, chocolate, green tea ice cream with fruits
The Astro Lounge (sample menu)
  • Tomato and Fetta Tart $17.00
    • Warm tomato and goat fetta with black olive and avocado cream
  • Chicken Liver Parfait $16.00
    • Baked creamy parfait served with mixed pickles, plum chutney and truffled melba toast
  • Open Monkfish Ravioli $17.00
    • Caramelized monkfish, chorizo, mixed beans and spinach with anchovy glaze and tarragon butter
  • Eat your Vegetables $8.00
    • Seasonal Selection
  • Hand Cut Potato Chips $8.00
    • With tomato relish
  • Daily Cheese (75g) $16.00
    • With Branston pickle, gherkin and lavoche
  • Gas Paris Brest $14.00
    • Strawberries, banana and passion-fruit in a cream filled choux bun with an almond-caramel sauce
  • Pressed Belly of Pork $35.00
    • With apple and sultana relish. On olive-kumara mash, peas, sage and onion jus
Chicken To Go (sample menu)
  • -2 Pieces of Chicken
  • Potato Nuggets Large $5.90
  • 4 Pieces of Chicken $10.80
  • Chicken Roll $4.50
  • Upsize Chips $1.50
  • -4 Pieces of Chicken
  • Regular Drink
  • -Regular Chips
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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