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

O.G.B (sample menu)
  • Aged 350g rib eye, heirloom carrots, whipped bone marrow, jus $34
  • Celeriac, nashi pear, rocket, watercress, truffle $10
  • Confit chicken maryland, israeli couscous, boudin blanc, jus gras $33
  • O.G.B Mash $10
  • Market fish cotterchio, braised kale, tua tua’s, cumin, crusty sourdough $33
  • Freekeh, farro, barberries, smoked almonds, fava beans $18
  • Beef or tomato tartare, truffle, fermented hot sauce, egg $18
  • Charred octopus, sofrito, pickled radish, black garlic $18
Avonhead Chinese Takeaway (sample menu)
  • 5atay Chicken vegetable on Rice $9.00
  • Satay vegetable on Rice $8.00
  • Combination Fried Noodle $9.00
  • Beef Fried Noodle $9.00
  • Chickens Beef Satay on Skewer (3/6) $8.00/$15.00
  • Curry Chicken vegetable on Rice $9.00
  • Deep Fried Squid $8.00
  • Combination Fried Rice $9.00
TEN27 (sample menu)
  • Available from 11am - 2:30pm. We also have a fresh & delicious selection of sweet and savoury delights in our food cabinet.
  • Roasted Carrot Cannelloni $24.00
    • Braised fennel, sweet & sour raisins, salt baked carrots
  • Makikihi Fries $8.00
    • House made aioli & tomato sauce - Or served with truffle salt & Parmesan cheese for $10.00
  • Market Catch Fish & Chips $24.00
    • House made tartare, shaved fennel & pickled cucumber slaw (served battered or grilled)
  • Spiced Lamb Kofta Skewers $14.00
    • Salsa verde
  • Smashed Avocado $5.00
  • Garlic Buttered Flat Breads $12.00
    • Roasted peppers, rocket, goats cheese
  • Wakanui Beef Tri Tip $28.00
    • Garlic butter, burnt onion puree, agria chips, market salad
Chillingworth Road Bistro (sample menu)
  • Chicken Breast, Potato Gratin, Bearnaise $29.00
  • Cheese from the Canterbury Cheese Monger with condiments $21.00
  • Handcut Chips w Aioli $9.00
  • Beetroot, Feta & Hazelnuts $9.00
  • Homemade Bread w Balsamic & Olive Oil or Garlic Butter $7.00
  • Chocolate Torte, Berry Compote, Chocolate Sauce, Cream $14.00
  • Lamb Shank, Creamy Mash, Caramelised Onion Gravy $28 1 / $35 2
  • Chefs Vegetarian Dish $27.00
    • Available upon request
Tuk Tuk Takeaway (sample menu)
  • Fish Fillet $18
  • Combination Meats $16
  • 30. Panang Curry
    • Our style guaranteed different, a peanut curry cooked with chef’s selected vegetables in a rich panang curry
  • Mixed Seafood $18
  • 11.Homemade Peanut Sauce
    • Served with rice , stir fried with chef’s selected vegetables
  • 3. Vegetarian Thai Wontons (6 pieces) $9
    • Deep Fried wontons- contains corn, pumpkin & carrot served with sweet chili sauce
  • 8. Thai Spicy Soup
    • Cooked with sliced onion, tomatoes, mushroom, spring onion & fresh herbs
  • 4. Chicken Satay (4 pieces) $10
    • grilled skewered marinated chicken with our Satay sauce on top
Cleveland Restaurant & Takeaways (sample menu)
  • Pot of Boiled Rice $5.50
  • Pottles Fried Rice $108.00
    • 8-10 servings
  • Steak Cashew nuts on rice $13.50
  • Lemon Blue Cod $13.50
  • Pork Satay on Rice $12.00
  • Steak foo young $12.00
  • Steak and Black Bean Sauce $108.00
    • 8-10 servings
  • Beef Cashew Nuts with vegetables $48.00
    • 3-4 servings
Tutto Bene Restaurant (sample menu)
  • Market Fish $39.50
    • Changes frequently depending on the weather and how the fishing is progressing out there
  • Risotto ai Funghi One size ~ $24.90
    • Rich and creamy mushroom risotto with porcini, Portobello & truffle oil
  • Vitello Saltimbocca $37.50
    • White veal stuffed with artichoke and sage, wrapped with prosciutto, then pan-fried and served with a marsala jus
  • Scallopine Parmigiana $37.50
    • White veal baked in a light parmesan crust, topped with chargrilled eggplant & a roast capsicum sauce
  • Risotto Ligure One size ~ $24.90
    • Riviera risotto with prawns, scallops, squid, mussels & clams. Simmered in vino bianco and garnished with chopped parsley
  • Fettuccine Carbonara $19.50 / $26.50
    • Fettuccine tossed with seared pancetta & zucchini in a rich cream, egg yolk & parmesan sauce
  • Fettuccine Alfredo $19.50
    • Chicken & zucchini tossed in a creamy sauce
  • Goat Cheese, Prosciutto & Walnut Salad One size ~ $17.50
    • Goat cheese, prosciutto, baby beetroot leaves, rocket and walnuts
Spagalimis (sample menu)
  • Spags Chips $7.5
    • Seasoned chips cooked in 100% vegetable oil, served with Spags sweet and sour cream
  • Mediterranean $14.5
    • Mixed lettuce with feta, olives, red onion, roasted pepper and french dressing
  • Apricot Chicken (Sml / Med / Lge) $11.5 / $15.5 / $20
    • A delicious combination of chicken, tomato, mushrooms, celery, toped off with Spags homemade apricot sauce
  • Beef Lasagne $16
    • Our own beef lasagne served hot in an individual oven dish
  • Thai Chicken (Sml / Med / Lge) $11.5 / $15.5 / $20
    • Chicken with Thai sweet chilli sauce, freshly diced capsicum and onions
  • Chicken and Cranberry (Sml / Med / Lge) $11.5 / $15.5 / $20
    • Shredded chicken breast with cream cheese, a sprinkling of cashew nuts, delicious cranberry sauce and parsley.'Manglati il fegato'
  • Lemon Pepper Wedges $7.5
    • Lemon pepper potato wedges served with sour cream and sweet Thai chilli sauce
  • Italian Flat Bread $11.5
    • Fresh pizza bread with kalamata olives, herbs and parmesan cheese
Cafe Prague (sample menu)
  • Berry Cheesecake $12.50
    • berry cheesecake served with ice cream and whipped cream
  • French Toast $18
    • served w. maple syrup, banana, bacon, cream
  • Bagel $12
    • house smoked salmon & cream cheese
  • Bagel $9
    • w. 2 fillings - cream cheese, tomato or pesto
  • Apple Tart $14
    • apple tart served with whipped cream and ice cream
  • Trio Omelette $17
    • served w. toast or fresh bread and 2 choices of either: ham, cheese, mushroom, spring onion
  • Tempura Shrimp $14
    • juicy tempura shrimp loving w. seaweed & chili seasoning
  • Bramborák $22
    • famous Czech savoury potato pancake filled w. chicken and seasonal vegetables
Cortado Restaurant Bar and Cafe (sample menu)
  • Principe de chocolate Alberto $12.00
    • rich, layered chocolate cake w whipped cream
  • Hawaiian $18.00/ $25.00
    • Ham, honey cured bacon, pineapple, red onion & cheese (Reg/ Large)
  • Cold platter (for 2) $30.00
    • selection of cured meats, cheeses, pickles & garlic crostini
  • Garlic Prawn $18.00/ $25.00
    • Prawns, capsicum, cream cheese, spinach & cheese (Reg/ Large)
  • Salmon gravlax $11.00
    • cured in house (gf)
  • Chicken liver pate $11.00
    • brandy & thyme infused w crostini
  • Cortado fondue (for 2) $20.00
    • 3 cheese fondue, perfect for sharing
  • Sherry mushrooms $11.00
    • button mushrooms, fresh chilli & garlic (gf)
Yu Wah (sample menu)
  • Pineapple/Mushroom/Tomato $3.00
  • Roast Pork with Cashew Nut & Mushroom $13.50
  • Prawn Chow Mein $13.00
  • Combination Fried Rice $12.50
  • Egg $4.40
  • Slice Pork with Mushroom Chow Mein $11.00
  • Spicy Chicken $13.00
  • Vegetarian Delight on Fried Rice $9.00
Rose Cafe (sample menu)
  • Pancake $11.00
    • 2 pancakes with butter and maple syrup.
  • Extra fillings $0.50
  • Soup (Pumpkin or Mushroom) $11.00
    • Comes with a piece of toast (may vary according to season)
  • Breakfast $19.00
    • Potato, scrambled or poached egg, sausage, bacon, tomato, mushroom and salad with toast.
  • Egg Benedict $15.00
    • Comes with english muffin, two poached eggs, two bacon and salad.
  • Waffle $14.00
    • Comes with rich syrup with banana and ice cream on top.
  • Toastie $5.50
    • Choose any two fillings (cheese, ham, tomato, pineapple, onion)
Gustav's (sample menu)
  • Half & half add $2.00
  • Arancini $13.00
    • deep fried risotto balls with rich tomato sauce (ask for today’s flavour)
  • Akaroa Salmon $28.00
    • With herb crushed potatoes, watercress & lemon caper vinaigrette
  • Lemon meringue cake with vanilla ice-cream $12.50
  • Selection of sweet treats in the dessert cabinet
  • Carrot & walnut cake with cream cheese icing $12.50
  • Add chicken $7.50
  • SUMNER $24.00
    • Tomato base, mozzarella, ham & pineapple
EAT Cafe - Excellence and Taste (sample menu)
  • BEEF AND BACON BURGER $17.50
    • a premium beef burger served on toasted freshly baked bread with bacon, cheese, tomato, lettuce and relish, served with fries
  • BRIOCHE FRENCH TOAST $15.50
    • served with bacon, banana and maple syrup
  • NACHOS $12.50
    • served with spicy mince and chilli bean mix, melted cheese and sour cream
  • BLAT $16.50
    • bacon, lettuce, avocado and tomato served on toasted freshly baked bread, served with fries
  • EGGS BENEDICT $16.50
    • two poached eggs, with bacon on toasted freshly baked bread and our homemade hollandaise sauce
  • CAJUN CHICKEN BURGER $17.50
    • seasoned chicken breast served on toasted freshly baked bread with brie, lettuce, tomato and garlic aioli, served with fries
  • STEAK SANDWICH $18.50
    • premium rump steak served on toasted freshly baked with lettuce, tomato brie and caramelised onions, served with fries
  • HOMEMADE MUESLI $8.50
    • served with fresh fruit and yoghurt
Noodle Union (sample menu)
  • VEGETARIAN SOUP $9.00
  • SWEET ONE $10.20
    • egg noodles with roast pork beef chicken and vegetables in sweet sauce
  • HONEY PRAWNS NOODLES/RICE $12.80
  • MONGOLIAN BEEF $9.80
    • thin rice noodles with beef and vegetables in special Mongolian sauce
  • CHICKEN FRIED RICE $9.80
    • fried rice with chicken and vegetables in garlic sauce
  • NASI GORENG $9.80
    • fried rice with roast pork and vegetables in Malaysian style spices
  • SWEET SOUR CHICKEN NOODLES/RICE $9.80
  • CHICKEN TERIYAKI $9.80
    • udon noodles with chicken and vegetables in special Japanese teriyaki sauce
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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