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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  • Crispy fried oyster torta (3), watercress, smoked oyster crema $18
  • Mexicano’s fried chicken $16
  • Chilli black beans, jalapeno salsa $7
  • Fire grilled mushrooms, garlic, fried onion queso, fresh herbs $9
  • De la maquina de café (means “from the coffee machine”) $4
    • Short black, Long Black, Flat White, Latte, Cappuccino, Mochaccino, Macchiato, Hot Chocolate
  • Braised beef rib barbacoa, slaw $26
  • Popcorn sundae with organic banana & salted caramel ice cream, Mexican chocolate sauce & caramel popcorn $12
  • Vegetable ceviche – tomato, cucumber, radish, watermelon, queso fresco, leaves, herbs, tortilla chips $12
She Universe Cafe (sample menu)
  • Soup of the Day - Simple Gratitude $16.50
    • She's nourishing vegetarian soup served with oiled & salted crusty bread.
  • She
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  • She's Breakfast Stack $23.00
    • Stacked free range bacon, poached egg, mushrooms, grilled tomato, creamy leeks and house tomato & mango chutney on crusty sliced ciabatta.
  • El Mariachi
    • Lemon Salt Tequila
  • Fries $12.50
    • Our famous hand cut fries. Choose you condiment: Cacao and sea salt ~ Cajun spice ~ Smoked paprika ~ Chocolate dip ~ Chilli sauce and sour cream.
  • Tiramisu Icecream Cake $14.50
    • Creamy icecream with all the fantastic flavours of tiramisu, served with cocoa powder, a chocolate cup filled with whipped cream, roasted almond and chocolate sauce.
  • Venison Short Ribs - Take a Leap! $26.50
    • Venison short ribs served with grilled pineapple, crunchy coleslaw, kumara crisps and house chocolate BBQ sauce.
  • Oceana
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Afghan Restaurant (sample menu)
  • Lamb S $8.5 / L $12
  • Spaghetti S $8.5 / L $12
  • Pitza Makhsos Yoghurt, Salad, Drink S $9 / L $13
  • Barger $6
  • Nandagh Kabab Mixed. Salad, Drink S $9 / L $13
  • Nandagh Kabab Chicken, Salad, Drink S $9 / L $13
  • Chalaw Halve Chicken, Salad, Drink S $12 / L $16
  • Sambosa $5
Theo's (sample menu)
  • SALAD $6.00
    • greek salad coleslaw
  • Squid ring $1.00
  • SCALLOP MEAL $19.50
    • scallops (6), chips, salad, tartare sauce, lemon
  • Scallop $1.80
  • Chips - Half scoop $2.00
  • Crabstick $1.80
  • SEAFOOD PACK $23.50
    • 3 Musells, 2 scallops, 2 Prawns, 2 Oysters, 2 squid Rings, 1 Chips, 1 Salad
  • Chips . Regular $2.50
North Road Fish and Chips (sample menu)
  • Bacon Fritters $2.50
    • Chunky bacon, onion, mustard, and herbs in a batter mix. Hearty bacon flavour!
  • Cheese Burger $4.50
  • Ray Burger $7.00
    • Double meat, cheese, bacon, egg, onion, lettuce & tomato sauce. It's Ray's favourite burger for a reason!
  • Giant Burger $7.50
    • Double meat, cheese, pineapple, bacon, egg, onion, lettuce & sauce. Big appetite? This one's for you!!
  • Awesomeness in a burger! Egg, meat pattie, onion, tomato, lettuce, beetroot & tomato sauce $5.50
  • Kumara Fries $3.50
  • Our Regular Fish Hoki $2.70
  • Crinkle Cut Chips $2.50
Coriander's Ethnic Indian Restaurant (sample menu)
  • NAAN $3.50
    • Leavened bread made of refined flour and baked in the Tandoor.
  • LAMB KADAI $22.00
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  • BOMBAY CHICKEN $21.00
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  • CHICKEN TIKKA MASALA $20.00
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  • MANGO CHICKEN $20.00
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  • CORIANDER'S SPECIAL TIKKA $15.00
    • Fillets of chicken marinated in yoghurt, fenugreek and fresh ground spices, then cooked in the Tandoor. Five pieces per portion.
  • CHICKEN SAAG $20.00
    • Tender pieces of chicken cooked in a spinach gravy with fresh tomatoes, herbs and spices, then finished with cream. To request dairy free, please ask for the duty manager.
Blue Dolphin Seafoods (sample menu)
  • VEGE + MUSHROOM $5.00
    • Cheese, Pineapple, Tomato, Lettuce, Onion Sauce
  • FAMILY PACK 1 $18.00
    • 2 Fish; 2 Hot Dogs; 2 Meat Patties; 2 Seafood Sticks; 2 Scoop of Chips; 3 Potato Fritters
  • FAMILY PACK 3 $35.00
    • 5 Fish; 2 Hot Dogs; 2 Donuts; 2 Pineapple Rings; 2 Spring Roll or Curry Roll; 5 Potato Fritters; 3 Scoops Chips; 1.5L Coke
  • BACON $3.00
  • CHEESE + PINEAPPLE $3.50
  • EGG $4.50
  • EGG $2.50
  • MUSHROOM $4.50
The Silk Road Food Post (sample menu)
  • Small $7.00
  • Doughnut $1.70
  • Open Souvlaki (Chicken, Lamb, Beef or Kofta) $12.00
  • Baklava $3.50
  • Mussels $0.70
  • Sausage $2.00
  • Cheese $3.90
  • Small $6.00
The Talbot at Yaldhurst (sample menu)
  • Sausages and Mash $8.50
    • Served with peas
  • Fried egg $1.20
  • Talbot Mixed Grill $35.00
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  • Homemade Sticky Date Pudding $11.90
    • A lovingly made pudding smothered with caramel sauce, served with ice cream and whipped cream
  • Tasting Plate $23.00
    • Perfect to share. Garlic prawns and salt & pepper calamari served with a selection of dipping sauces
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  • Fish of the Day $26.90
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  • Chicken & Mixed Herb Pâté $16.50
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Panda Express Restaurant (sample menu)
  • Chef's Special Soybean Milk $2.50
  • Lotte Mango Juice (240ml) $2.50
  • Seaweed Salad with Soy Sauce $5.00
  • Boiled Egg with Soy Sauce $1.00
  • Pancake Stuffed with Curry Beef Mince and Cabbages $5.00
  • Tianjing Style Shredded Thin Pancake with Gravy $5.50
  • Pancake Stuffed with Finely Beef Mince and Onions $5.00
  • Tianjing Style Fried Bread Stick with Brown Sugar $3.00
Nobanno (sample menu)
  • Narikaal (Chicken or lamb or beef) $18.90
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  • Naan bread (Plain or Butter) $3.90
    • Plain flour tandoori bread - Optional butter.
  • Lemon lime & Bitter $4.40
  • Nobanno Platter (for 2) $25.90
    • A combination of vegetable and non-vegetable entrees served with salad, tamarind chutney and herb 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.
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The Kookery Nook Bakery (sample menu)
  • Asparagus Wrapped In Prosciutto $1.6 / $19.2
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  • Chicken & Cranberry $4.50
  • Steak & Cheese $4.50
  • Mini Corn Fritters $2.20 / $26.4
    • topped with relish and avocado
  • Savouries $1.50 / $18
    • meat, chicken and quiche type
  • Chicken $4.50
  • Meat Balls $1.70 / $20.4
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St George's Cafe (sample menu)
  • Falafel Pita Pockets ( with Hummus, Mint Yogurt, Fragrant Falafel, Feta, mixed Salad) $7.00
  • Sausage Rolls $2.80
  • Club Sandwiches $4.00
  • Egg Sandwiches $3.50
  • Thai Chicken Pie with side Salad $7.50
  • Home made German Brezel with Salmon and Cream Cheese $5.00
  • Ham cheese Mini Savouries $2.50
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Woolston Tavern (sample menu)
  • Chips S$4/L$6
    • Served with sauce and aioli
  • Spicy wedges $8.00
    • Served with sour creme and chilli sauce
  • Spicy wedges supreme
    • Spicy wedges with grilles cheese and bacon served with sour créme and chilli sauce
  • Beef nacho $10.00
    • Served with sour cream
  • Seafood basket $10.00
    • assortment of seafood snacks bites and chips
  • Chicken nuggets and chips $8.00
    • 6 chicken nuggets with chips and tomato sauce
Cafe 101 (sample menu)
  • Sausage Roll $3.10
  • Steak & Cheese $4.80
  • Steak $4.60
  • Mince & Cheese $4.80
  • Chicken & Cranberry $4.80
  • Savouries $2.50
  • Steak & Mushroom $4.80
  • Traditional Kiwi Mince $4.50
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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