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

  • Styx Full Breakfast $21.90
    • Old English sausages, bacon, tomato, mushrooms, hash browns and toast with farm fresh eggs cook any way
  • one piece $19.90
  • Chicken Burger $22.40
    • Marinated chicken breast served with salad, tomato, bacon, creamy brie, aioli and guacamole served with golden fries
  • Brownie and Ice Cream $5.00
  • Steak and Chips
    • 250g Angus rump cooked to your liking served with green salad, golden fries and jus.
  • two piece $25.90
  • Pork Fillet
    • Lean pork fillet wrapped with baconserved with golden fries, green salad and satay sauce
  • Wedges $9.50
    • Plan, or with sweet chilli and sour cream
  • Kids Tostada $12
    • A crispy tortilla with house made tomato relish, roasted tomato, cheese and a fried egg
  • Bangin’ Breakfast Potatoes $16
    • Golden crispy potatoes, grilled asparagus, heirloom tomatoes, caraway seeds and poached eggs served with our house made brown onion relish
  • Ice Cream Sundae $8
    • Chocolate syrup & marshmallows
  • Free Range Egg $2.5
  • Granola and Fruit Salad $14
    • Our house baked maple granola served with a fresh fruit salad and a berry reduction
  • Manuka Smoked Bacon $4
  • House Made Hash Brown $2.5
  • Breakfast Tostada $18
    • Crispy tortillas with avocado salsa verde, re-fried black beans, heirloom tomatoes, jalapeno, rocket and fried eggs, topped with melted cheese
  • Hawaiian pizza
  • Chicken Filo $18.50
    • changes weekly, please check the specials board for the weeks flavor, served with seasonal salad & fries
  • Option 1 $13.00
  • Jelly
  • Sticky Date Pudding $12.50
    • Smothered with butterscotch sauce, ice-cream and berries
  • add chicken $22.00
  • Meat Lovers $24.00
    • A meat lovers mix of Verkerks pepperoni, chorizo, ham of salami with mozzarella cheese & topped with a smoky BBQ sauce
  • Popcorn Chicken
    • 8 pieces of popcorn chicken, served in a basket with fries
  • -Add bacon $3.00
  • The beef $16.00
    • Rare beef, caramelised onion, rocket & balsamic
  • Extra pizza toppings $5.00 each
    • Prawns / gluten free bases are also available on request
  • -Add cheese $3.00
  • Small fries $3.00
  • Lamb shanks $23.00(1) / $29.50(2)
    • Slow cooked in a rich full bodied gravy, served with caramelized balsamic onion, mash & seasonal vegetables
  • Sauces $3.00
    • Mushroom, peppercorn, chipotle, hollandaise, bearnaise or red wine jus
  • Chocolate brownie $10.00
    • Served with vanilla ice cream
  • Plain $4.50
  • Double Meat $5.50
  • Curry Roll $3.20
  • Mussels (dozen) $12.00
  • Fish $6.00
  • Hot Dog $2.80
  • Paua $3.50
  • Fish $2.80
  • -Pork / chicken / beef. $18.00
  • -King prawns $20.00
  • -Pork / chicken / beef. $18.00
  • Red curry
    • Traditional Thai curry with dried red chili paste and coconut milk with bamboo shoots and seasonal vegetables.
  • Phad See Eew
    • Rice noodles with egg, sweet soy and vegetables
  • Also Available Are Nasi Goreng Fried Rice, And Mee Goreng And Phad Kee Mao Fried Noodles.
  • Phud Num Mun Hoy(oyster sauce)
    • Non-spicy dish with oyster and vegetables
  • -With king prawns $20.00
  • MINI SPRING ROLLS $6.00 doz
  • SEAFOOD STICKS (2 for $3.80) $2.40
  • CHICKEN NUGGETS $4.80 1/2 doz
  • ONION SAUSAGES $2.40
  • SOLE FILLETS $5.80
  • PINEAPPLE RINGS (2 for $3.80) $2.40
  • SPICY WEDGES (350g) $3.50
  • SPRING ROLLS $3.20
  • Toasted sandwich $4.50
  • Slices + Biscuits $3.60
  • Muffins $3.60
  • Health sandwich n/a
  • Lasagne square $3.20
  • Fish + egg n/a
  • Pies $3.80
  • Fish $3.20
  • Chicken Katsu Don $11.50
  • Spicy Pork Don $11.50
  • Chicken Karaage Curry Don $12.50
  • Beef Yakiniku Don $11.50
  • Prawn Gyoza $6
  • Pork Katsu Curry Don $12.50
  • Salmon Shasimi Don $13.50
  • Udon $10.00
  • 2 Free Range Eggs $9.80
    • done to your liking, served on toast - w Bacon $12.00
  • Eggs Benedict w Bacon $15.20
    • on a toasted ciabatta, poached eggs & hollandaise
  • Eggs Florentine $17.50
    • smoked salmon on a toasted ciabatta with spinach, poached eggs & hollandaise sauce
  • Crafted Classic B.L.T. $12.50
    • with our homemade aioli, tomato relish & crispy bacon
  • Big Breakfast $19.00
    • served with breakfast sausage, bacon, tomato, mushrooms, with eggs the way you like & toast
  • Homemade, Toasted Muesli $10.20
    • served with fruit, yogurt & milk
  • (A) OR berry compote with cream or yogurt $12.50
  • Pancakes $14.90
    • served with banana, bacon and maple syrup
  • ROAST SANDWICH COMBO $12.90
    • roast sandwich beef, pork, lamb or chicken with coleslaw & chips + 420 ml. Coca- Cola Range
  • SHERPHERDS PIE $10.50
  • LASAGNE $10.50
  • MACARONI CHEESE $13.50
    • with cheese or salad
  • ROAST SANDWICH (beef, pork, lamb or chicken) $10.00
    • with chips and salad
  • FISH & CHIPS COMBO $9.90
    • fish, coleslaw & chips + 420 ml Coca - Cola Range
  • WEDGES WITH SOUR CREAM $6.50
  • ROAST MEAT ROLLS (beef, pork, lamb or chicken) $6.90
    • roast meat roll
  • Egg Sandwiches $3.50
  • Roast Chicken Wraps, also GF $5.00
  • Falafel Pita Pockets ( with Hummus, Mint Yogurt, Fragrant Falafel, Feta, mixed Salad) $7.00
  • Sausage Rolls $2.80
  • Home made German Brezel with Salmon and Cream Cheese $5.00
  • Chicken Pita Pockets (with Hummus, Mint Yogurt, Marinated Chicken, mixed Salad) $7.00
  • Assorted mixed daily Sandwiches $4.00
  • Club Sandwiches $4.00
  • Mince & Cheese
  • Steak, Onion & Tomato
  • Mince Pie
  • Bacon Egg & Cheese
  • Lamb & Pepper Pie
  • Sausage Rolls $2.20
  • Steak, Cheese 7 Bacon
  • Each $4
  • Lemongrass and Chilli Spiked Calamari n/a
    • on crispy wonton sheets
  • Breads and House Dips n/a
  • Slow Roasted Pork belly on Crispy Chats n/a
    • with apple sauce and crackling with red wine jus
  • Warm Blackberry Crumble Cake n/a
    • w vanilla bean ice cream
  • Housemade Pappardelle n/a
    • with slow roasted tomato, kalamata olives, fresh basil and chilli with parmesan
  • Herb Marinated Chicken Breast n/a
    • on smashed potato and green beans with a creamy garlic thyme sauce
  • Liquorice Parfait n/a
    • w fresh mint strawberries and lime syrup
  • Feta and herb Stuffed Field Mushrooms On Garlic Toast n/a
  • Pork & wonton soup $9.00
  • Combination Chow Mein $11.90/$12.90
  • Steamed Rice $5.50
  • Samosa (vegetarian) 2 for $2.50
  • Chicken sweet corn soup $6.50
  • Beef & mushroom with egg soup $7.50
  • Chicken satay skewers 2 for $5.50
  • Steak with Satay Sauce $11.90/$12.90
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