Francesca's Italian Kitchen in Otago Menu

PASTA & MAINS PASTA & MAINS
  • 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
  • Jerusalem artichoke risotto, salted ricotta, artichoke crisps $26.00
  • Baked mushroom and ricotta stuffed pasta shells, tallegio, tomato sugo $28.00
CONTORNI CONTORNI
  • Marinated olives $10.00
  • Potato skins with truffle oil, porcini salt, pecorino $9.00
  • Garlic flat bread $8.00
  • Polenta fries with truffle aioli $9.00
  • Porchetta slider, fennel slaw $8.00
ANTIPASTI ANTIPASTI
  • Salumi plate, pickles, mustard fruits $16.00
  • Francesca’s Antipasti Board cured meats and Italian cheeses with sour dough $25.00
  • San Daniele prosciutto, buffalo mozzarella, basil and sourdough $18.00
INSALATA INSALATA
  • Baby cos lettuce, sherry vinaigrette $8.70
  • Blue cheese, pear and walnut salad $10.00
PRIMI PRIMI
  • Cloudy Bay clams, chilli, garlic, prosecco, black garlic butter sourdough $16.00
  • Kale salad, Apple, sultanas, walnuts, Parmesan and pangrattato $12.00
  • Ribbolita, cavolo Nero, grilled sourdough $12.00
  • Meatballs with tomato, chilli and Parmesan $14.00
  • House smoked salmon, fennel and orange salad, salsa verde $16.00
  • Wood roasted vegetables, buffalo yoghurt, spiced grains, white balsamic $14.00
  • Handmade Beetroot agnolotti with nut brown butter, poppy seeds and sage $18.00
  • Beef carpaccio, Parmesan, lemon aioli, capers, white anchovies $16.00
PIZZA PIZZA
  • Margherita $20.00
    • Mozzarella, tomato base, fresh basil
  • Napoletana $20.00
    • Tomato, anchovies, capers, black olives, mozzarella
  • Tartufo $23.00
    • Mushrooms, mozzarella, black truffle oil, parmesan
  • Quattro Formagi $24.00
    • Goats cheese, pecorino, taleggio, gorgonzola, fresh thyme
  • Pepperoni $25.00
    • 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
DOLCI DOLCI
  • 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 $10.00
    • Allpress espresso over vanilla ice cream With a shot of Frangelico $16

Nearby Sample Menus

  • Pumpkin salad** $15.50
    • W spinach, cashew nuts & goats cheese
  • Filo parcel $18
    • chicken, pesto, spinach, pinenuts & fresh salad
  • Beer battered blue cod $24
    • w hand cut chips, fresh salad & tartare sauce
  • Available from 11.00am
  • Karaage chicken** $17.50
    • Soy, ginger & garlic marinated fried chicken pieces w rice & fresh salad
  • Caesar salad** $19
    • w chicken, bacon, cos lettuce, croutons, parmesan cheese & poached egg
  • Caesar salad** $19
    • Chicken, bacon, cos lettuce, croutons, parmesan cheese & poached egg
  • Seafood chowder $18
    • W toasted ciabatta bread
  • Beef black pepper sauce $10.90
  • Pork Don $11.50
  • Chicken $11.50
  • Char Siu $10.90
  • King Prawns with cashew nuts $14.00
  • Japanese style Chicken Wings(4) $8.00
  • Combination Singaporean noodles $12.50
  • Panfried salmon don $14.00
  • Trio of ices – ask your wait staff for tonight’s selection. $13.50
  • Accompanied by a selection of dips, chutneys, crackers and a glass of $18.50 per person
  • Tomato, cucumber and feta salad $7.50
  • All day English breakfast served traditional style with bacon, sausages mushroom, potatoes, two fried eggs, slow roast tomatoes and toasted ciabatta. $23.50
  • Salmon fillet marinated in soy, pan seared and served on steamed rice, sautéed greens and finished with a lemon butter. $34.00
  • Hand minced paua pan-fried into patties and served with chilli yoghurt and cucumber salsa. $19.50
  • French toast, served with maple syrup, berry compote, caramelised banana and whipped cream. $19.50
  • Ciabatta bread french toast, served with maple syrup, berry compote, caramelised banana and whipped cream. $19.50
  • Vegetarian Burger $5.00
    • W/ lettuce, sweet chilli sauce, cheese & onion rings
  • Extra Sauce $0.50
    • BBQ, Tomato, Sweet Chilli, Aioli, Tartare, Mayonnaise
  • Wedges $5.00
    • W/ sour cream & sweet chilli
  • Dunedin’s Famous “STARTERS” Cheeseburger $3.00
  • Add Chips $1.00
  • Bottle of Chips $2.00
    • W/ tomato sauce
  • Fish Burger $6.00
    • W/ tartare sauce, lettuce & cheese
  • Chicken Burger $8.00
    • W/ cranberry, brie & bacon
  • add your choice of either
  • Hangover Healer $13.00
    • Pint of Asahi or Somersby & Fries with your choice of Salt
  • Capers $2.00
  • Vietnamese BBQ Pork Baguette $12.50
    • Char Siu BBQ Pork, Vietnamese Slaw, Sesame & Chilli Mayo, Pickled Ginger, topped with Coriander
  • Free Range Egg $2.00
  • Can't Beet a Root $12.50
    • Vege Bagel with a choice of Homemade Lemonade or Mimmeola Soda
  • Kiki's Poutine $9.50
    • The classic greasy spoon delicacy - Salt 'n' Pepper Fries, topped with Lashings of Gravy & Melted Swiss Cheese
  • Haloumi $4.00
  • Ice Cream Sundae $8.00
    • Not just for the kids! Vanilla ice cream smothered in your choice of topping. Chocolate, caramel or strawberry.
  • JJ Bangers and Mash $23.00
    • Pork sausages served on a bed of mashed potato with peas, apple chutney and finished with a red wine onion jus, served with toasted sourdough bread.
  • Box Brownie $13.00
    • Pure decadence! Served warm topped with vanilla ice cream and freshly whipped cream.
  • Fish and Chips $25.50
    • Fresh fillets in Mac’s Gold batter, served with fries and salad.
  • Roast $22.00
    • Succulent roast pork, drizzled in gravy and served on mashed potatoes with roasted vegetables.
  • Chicken Parmigiana $25.00
    • Pan seared and marinated in citrus with a pumpkin seed and soy crumb served with gratin potato, green beans, pumpkin puree and a thyme red wine jus, with your choice of side salad, fries or vegetables.
  • Traditional Irish Stew $21.50
    • Tender pieces of lamb, slow-braised in the traditional Irish way and served with a thick slice of toast.
  • Lamb Shank Gluten Free Single$22/Double$29
    • Slow braised lamb shanks served on colcannon mash, pumpkin puree and a red onion jus.
  • Beef & Reef $46.50
    • grass fed & char-grilled - eye fillet with Chatham Island scampi, roasted garlic butter, potato terrine & cauliflower puree
  • Dulce de Leche $15.90
    • rich chocolate & caramel tart with salted caramel ice cream
  • West Coast Whitebait, sautéed with garlic, lemon & parsley, extra-virgin olive oil, char-grilled bread $27.90
  • Live from our tank $135
    • Steamed then grilled with tarragon butter & our chips
  • For Two (½ crayfish / whole crayfish) $155 / $220
    • Oysters, scallops, mussels, clams, blue cod, smoked fish, octopus, locally baked bread & a green salad
  • Fishbone’s Spring Salad $18
    • Crystal Garden salad leaves, Kaikora Valley goat’s cheese, Nevis Garden’s asparagus, blueberries & hazelnuts from Marlborough with Fishbone Farm’s honey & sherry vinaigrette
  • Sole $38
    • sweet mild flavour with a fine, delicate texture - pan-roasted fillet with shaved courgettes, preserved lemon, toasted pine nuts, salted fish, tomatoes, crushed spring peas & tarragon mayonnaise
  • Gurnard $37
    • sweet, firm white fillets - pan- roasted with new season Perla potatoes, Nevis Garden’s asparagus & spring herb butter
  • Chocolate mountain surprise $6
    • Chocolate Brownie. Served with Berry Goo and Vanilla Ice Cream
  • Dessert $12
    • Chocolate Brownie served with Berry Coulis and Vanilla Ice Cream.
  • Chicken burger $19
    • Juicy Lemon Thyme Chicken, Avocado, Streaky Bacon, Melted Brie, Fresh Tomato, Baby Spinach and Homemade Aioli in a Gourmet Sourdough Bun. Served with Fries.
  • - 250g Rib-eye steak, served with two fried eggs, chips and sauce.
  • Steak burger $19
    • Pepper Steak, Caramelised Onions, Melted Swiss Cheese, Fresh Tomato, Mushrooms, Greens and our Homemade Smokey Tomato Relish in a Gourmet Sourdough Bun. Served with Fries.
  • -Add Dessert to any Kids Menu at the time of ordering for $4
  • Fush and chups $9
    • Three Fish Bites and Fries
  • Salmon salad $22
    • Lemon Crisped, Pan Seared Foveaux Straight Salmon with a Creamy Caper Dressing and served with a Deluxe Garden Salad. (GF).
  • -Aged Serrano Jamon and chorizo Rojo
  • Rustichella linguine $32.50
    • pasta with mixed heirloom tomatoes, courgettes, piquillo peppers, beetroot ricotta cheese and smoked paprika & chilli oil
  • Espresso panna cotta (GF) $14.50
    • served with chocolate Frangelico syrup and hazelnut praline
  • Slow roasted duck (GF) $39.00
    • in Pinot Noir & spices, garnished with slender stem broccoli, Portobello mushrooms and raspberry & cassis sauce
  • -Barbers Vintage Reserve Cheddar
  • -Smoked Stewart Island mussel paté
  • - Black garlic, artichoke, red onion, Yarra Valley Persian feta, oregano & balsamic Bruschetta
  • Lemon cheesecake mousse (GFR) $13.50
    • with coconut biscuit crumb and zesty lemon toffee
  • Chicken Burrito $17.5
    • With Straight cut chips & aioli
  • Cajun Chicken & Bacon Sandwich $18.5
    • With Straight cut chips & aioli
  • Sweet Corn Feta and Sundried Tomato Fritters $17
    • With salad
  • Chef's Special N/A
    • Check menu board or ask our staff
  • Hot Smoke Salmon $18.5
    • With Zucchini & Capsicum Fritters, Salad and hollandaise
  • Pan fried Mushrooms $16.5
    • On Ciabatta and salad
  • Straight cut chips $7
    • Served with Garlic Aioli
  • Moroccan Lamb Wrap $17.5
    • With Straight cut chips & aioli
  • Nakji $10.00
    • Grilled, marinated small octopus with Gochujang (Korean chilli paste) & vegetables.
  • Bulgogi $10.00
    • Grilled, thin sliced, sweet & juicy marinated beef & vegetables.
  • Chicken fried rice $10.00
    • Stir fried rice with Chicken.
  • Sundubu $10.00
    • Soft Tofu stew with shrimp, squid and egg OR beef and egg in a hot clay pot flavoured using Dwen-Jang (Korean Miso).
  • All Served With Rice And Sides
  • Vegetarian Option
  • Bibimbap $10.00
    • Seasoned vegetables, minced beef and chilli paste in a bowl. Mix thoroughly before eating.
  • Chicken $10.00
    • Grilled, marinated spicy chicken with Gochujang (Korean chilli paste) & vegetables.
  • Pineapple, Mango or Beetroot $1
  • Blue/Brie Cheese $3
  • Mini Animal Rights $9.90
    • 1/2 size Kumara & Coriander Pattie, Salad, Yoghurt Sauce, Aioli & Velvet Relish.
  • Hottie $9.90
    • This is our hot one! It has a Beef Pattie, Salad, Grilled Mango with Chilli Mayonnaise, Velvet Relish and as much chilli Sauce as your tastebuds can handle.
  • Homegrown $10.90
    • All that is good about this country can be found in the Homegrown. Lamb, Salad, a choice of Beetroot & Horopito Chutney or a Minty Yoghurt Sauce, Aioli & Velvet Relish.
  • Native Kumara Chips $7.5
  • Cheese $2
  • Mini Velvet Lady $10.90
    • 1/2 size Grilled Chicken Breast, Salad, Bacon, Avocado, Aioli & Velvet Relish.
  • Saigon Summer Rolls N/A
    • With Iceberg Lettuce, Pickles Vegetable, Vermicelli Wrapped in Rice Paper & 'Nuoc Cham' Sauce. Your Choice of: Prawn and Barbecue Pork or Grilled Chicken Slices or Wok Tossed Tofu with Soy
  • Chicken Vegetable and Cashew Nuts N/A
    • Celery, Carrot, Cauliflower & Broccoli Topped with Roasted Cashew Nuts
  • Chicken Noodle Soup N/A
    • Served with Shredded Chicken Breast, Bean Sprouts and Herbs in a Refreshing Chicken Broth
  • Pho Bo N/A
    • Most Popular Vietnamese Noodle Soup Served with Thinly Slices Angus Beef, Tender Beef Brisket Bean Sprouts and Herbs in Aromatic Beef Broth
  • Crispy Calamari N/A
    • with chilli mayo sauce
  • Chilli Salted and Pepper Crispy Squid N/A
    • Wok Tossed with Onion, Scallion and Capsicum
  • Flaming Prawn in Fresh Coconut N/A
    • With Veges & Shiitake Mushroom Soup
  • Tom Yum Seafood N/A
    • Mussels, Squid, Fish Cake and Prawns Cutlet in Hot and Sour Broth
  • Salmon eggs benedict $18
    • Indulge in the richness and the goodness. Smoked Salmon, wilted spinach & hollandaise
  • Grilled halloumi $16
    • Pan fried halloumi cheese served on toasted ciabatta w/ chili jam, rocket & avocado
  • French toast $18
    • Sweet and sour and delicious with Bacon, Banana & Maple Syrup
  • House made muesli
    • Toasted Muesli w/ Unsweetened Yogurt, Honey, & Seasonal Fruit.
  • High five breakfast stack $16
    • -OPTION 1: Toasted Ciabatta, Bacon, Hashbrowns, Grilled Tomato and a Poached Egg with BBQ Sauce and Creamy Hollandaise
  • Toast $8
    • Homemade Preserves on Five Grain Toast or Ciabatta
  • Smashed avo 2 $17
    • Smashed Avo 1 plus 2 poached eggs. Amaze.
  • Gluten free $3
    • Breakfasts containing bread can be made with gluten free bread
  • O mochi $7.00
  • Waffle no2 $16.80
    • matcha ice cream + red bean
  • Herbal jelly no 6 $8.00
    • crystal jelly + noodle jelly + boba
  • Red bean shaved ice w/condensed milk $11.80
  • Taro ball no2 $8.00
    • sweet potato + barley + boba
  • Purple rice no5 $8.50
    • kidney bean+brown jelly+small taro ball
  • Red bean crushed ice w/matcha $13.80
  • Taro shaved ice w/condensed milk $11.80
Francesca's Italian Kitchen

Francesca's Italian Kitchen

location

Address

93 Ardmore Street, Wanaka, Otago, 9305, New Zealand

phone

Phone

034435599

clock

Opened hours

Monday: 12:00 – 3:00 PM, 5:00 – 9:00 PM, Tuesday: 12:00 – 3:00 PM, 5:00 – 9:00 PM, Wednesday: 12:00 – 3:00 PM, 5:00 – 9:00 PM, Thursday: 12:00 – 3:00 PM, 5:00 – 9:00 PM, Friday: 12:00 – 3:00 PM, 5:00 – 9:00 PM, Saturday: 12:00 – 3:00 PM, 5:00 – 9:00 PM, Sunday: 12:00 – 3:00 PM, 5:00 – 9:00 PM
price range

Price

$10 - $20

type

Type

None

service level

Service

Table Service

cuisine

Cuisine

European , Gluten Free , Italian , Pizza , Vegan , Vegetarian

features

Features

Mastercard ,  Visa ,  Romantic ,  Wheelchair accessible ,  Reservations ,  Waitstaff ,  Takeout ,  Groups ,  Quick Bites ,  American Express ,  Lunch ,  Group Meal ,  Seating ,  Highchairs Available ,  Brunch ,  Street Parking ,  No Takeaway ,  Disabled Friendly ,  Special Occasion Dining ,  Serves Alcohol ,  Dinner ,  Child-friendly ,  Outdoor Seating ,  Full Bar

Location
93 Ardmore Street, Wanaka, Otago, 9305, New Zealand