Address
93 Ardmore Street, Wanaka, Otago, 9305, New Zealand
Francesca's Italian Kitchen in Otago Menu
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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- 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- 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- Baby cos lettuce, sherry vinaigrette $8.70
- Blue cheese, pear and walnut salad $10.00
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-
Margherita $20.00
- Mozzarella, tomato base, fresh basil
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Napoletana $20.00
- Tomato, anchovies, capers, black olives, mozzarella
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Tartufo $23.00
- Mushrooms, mozzarella, black truffle oil, parmesan
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Quattro Formagi $24.00
- Goats cheese, pecorino, taleggio, gorgonzola, fresh thyme
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Pepperoni $25.00
- Venison pepperoni, red onion, chilli oil, mozzarella, tomato, rocket
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Parma $24.00
- Parma ham, mozzarella, tomato, grilled peppers, vincotto
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Salsiccia $24.00
- Pork sausage, tomato, roasted onion, ricotta, rocket, mozzarella
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Salami $24.00
- Sopressa salami, tomato, potato, mozzarella, rosemary, truffle oil
DOLCI-
Tiramisu $14.00
- with house made mascarpone
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Chocolate mousse cake $16.00
- with creme fraiche, praline
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Set lemon cream $15.00
- with rhubarb, prosecco jelly, rhubarb crumble
- Cannoli with custard $5.00
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Affogato $10.00
- Allpress espresso over vanilla ice cream With a shot of Frangelico $16
Nearby Sample Menus
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With Mushroom $20.90
- For Connosseurs - not gluttons
- Homemade Bread $7.50
- Jalapenos $2.00
- Pineapple $2.00
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Portofino (Small / Large) $21.90 / $30.90
- Bacon, mushrooms, prawns
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Seafood Supreme (Small / Large) $23.90 / $32.90
- Fish pieces, prawns and mussels
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Seafood $23.90
- Fish pieces, prawns, mussels in a white wine sauce
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Her Majesty's (Small / Large) $22.90 / $31.90
- Mushrooms, ham, pepperoni, onions, tomato and herbs
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Sole $18.50/$14.50/$8.90
- mild flavor with delicate texture
- Onions $1.50
- Eggs & Chips $6.00
- Bluff Oyster Single $3.50
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Gurnard $18.50/$14.50/$8.90
- mild flavor with med firm texture
- (this meal is subject to availability $29.50)
- Sausages & Eggs $10.00
- Tomatoes $2.00
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RIBS, WEDGES, & RINGS $24.50
- Mate, our ribs have been rocking out the door since we took over this crazy place. Try them and see why: A stack of slow-braised, fall-off-the-bone pork ribs drenched in our secret sauce, with seasoned wedges, a tower of beer battered onion rings, and sour cream. Oh, and a finger bowl ’cause you’ll need it!
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CLASSIC CHICKEN PARM $20.00
- The locals would riot if we took this off the menu. Butterflied breast of chicken, coated in our super-crispy secret coating, smothered in our house made tomato relish, topped with cheese and baked until ooey-gooey. Served with steak fries, and a crisp garden side salad
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CAJUN FISH & PRAWN SALAD $22.00
- This salad has been with us from the start—for good reason: Pan fried Cajun-dusted fish and battered chilli prawns resting on a bed of salad goodies, avocado salsa, baby spinach, mung beans, cucumber, tomato, mandarins, crisp tortilla noodles, drizzled with our awesome Italian dressing and finished with aioli & mango coriander chutney
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BAKED PARMESAN BLUE COD $28.00
- This is a twist on one of Mike’s mother’s recipes: Blue cod fillets smothered in a creamy parmesan and spring onion spread, baked until bubbly and golden, served with roasted garlic herb potatoes, pan fried market vegetables, and finished with slivers of red pepper
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THE F.A.T. 250 $28.00
- This feed is not for the faint of heart: 250g of Prime NZ porterhouse steak served with garlic herb potatoes, pan fried broccoli (and whatever vegetables fall off the truck), finished with jus, streaky bacon, and tangy, onion jam. Or your classic Steak, Eggs & Chips etc!
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BEER BATTERED FISH & CHIPS $18.00
- Michelle likes everything to be perfect, and that is never more apparent than with her beer batter: Back to basics I say Fish, chips, salad, aioli, tomato sauce and lemon(WITH BLUE COD $27)
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HAM & MUSHROOM CHICKEN SNITZEL $23.00
- Herb crusted breast of chicken, smothered in a ham, mushroom, and basil pesto infused cream cheese, topped with mozzarella & baked until bubbly. Served over chunky garlic herb potato, sautéed broccoli, and whatever else we pulled out of Jeff’s garden this morning
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CHICKEN WRAP $18.50
- Our wraps are legend here at the FAT, and with good reason, lettuce and salad goodies, avocado salsa, house-cured BBQ pickles, aioli and sweet chilli, wrapped up in a crisp, cheesytortilla with crisp crumbled strips of chicken, And because we love you, we’ll add fries, Tommy, and sour cream on the side >>
- Vegetarian $4.50
- Extra (per) Filling $0.80
- Vegetarian Fried Rice $7.50
- Steak Foo Yung Egg $9.00
- Curry Rice Roll $2.00
- Includes:
- Chicken $3.80
- Cheese $3.80
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Indian
- Butter chicken with cashew nuts and a swirl of yoghurt.
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Beef Nachos $19.50 Lge / $14.00 Sm
- A rich meat, tomato and chilli bean sauce served on a bed of corn chips coated with melted cheese and sour cream.
- Garlic bread, wedges and pizza. $20.00
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Americana
- Pepperoni, pepperoni and more pepperoni.
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Manhattan
- Smoked chicken, apricots, cream cheese, rosemary.
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Arizona
- Satay sauce, smoked chicken, apricot sauce and cashew nuts.
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Queens Seafood
- Hoki, mussels, shrimps and ranch mayo.
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Smoked Salmon Spaghetti $19.50
- Hot smoked salmon with capers and a hint of blue cheese with a dash of lemon in a creamy sauce.
- Roast pork $10.00
- Squid Ring $0.80
- Sweet Chili Beef $10.00
- Onion Sausage $2.20
- Wonton $10.00
- Chicken patty $2.50
- Jam Donut $2.00
- Meat Patty $2.00
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PEPPERONI PIZZA $7.50/$15.50/$21.50
- Mozzarella Cheese, Pepperoni.
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ONION RINGS $6.00
- 12 pcs. & Dip
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CHEESE GARLIC FOCACCIA $7.00
- Mozzarella Cheese, Olive Oil, Parsley, Garlic Powder.
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SALT & PEPPER SQUIDS $6.00
- 8 pcs. & Dip
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MARGARITA $7.50/$15.50/$21.50
- Double layers of Mozzarella Cheese and Basil.
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VEGGIE DELIGHT $9.50/$17.50/$23.50
- Mozzarella Cheese, Greens Capsicum, Tomatoes, Pineapple, Black Olives and Red Onions.
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CHICKEN DELUXE $9.50/$17.50/$23.50
- Mozzarella Cheese, Smoked Chicken, Mushrooms, Smoked Cheddar Cheese, Red Onions and Streaky Bacon.
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PRAWN HORNS $7.00
- 6 pcs. & Dip
- -Vegetarian (Mushrooms, Tomato And Spinach) $14.50
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Pancakes $14.00
- Plain, served with your choice of up to 3 of the following: bacon; grilled or fresh banana, berries; tee-cream; cream; yoghurt, maple syrup; chocolate sauce
- -Cream Cheese And Raspberry Jam $8.00
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Eggs As You Like $9.00
- Free Range eggs served on toasted homemade bread, poached, scrambled, or fried
- -Add Bacon $4.00
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Eggs Benedict
- Poached free range eggs served on toasted homemade bread with hollandaise sauce. Gluten free bread available
- Served 9am to 2pm
- -Kids Size $9.00
- Serves 3-4 $98.00
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Bendigo Brie (V) $25.50
- Filo wrapped brie cheese parcels, baked in the oven ~ Pinot noir plum sauce & bistro salad.
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Totally Chocolate $12.50
- Moist chocolate & hazelnut fudge slice. ~ Chocolate ice cream & sauce
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Ciabatta Loaf & Balsamic Olive Oil (V) $12.50
- A ciabatta loaf hot from the oven. ~ LazyDog® olive oil & balsamic reduction.
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Prawns $14.50
- Tempura & wonton wrapped cutlet prawns. ~ Chili mayonnaise
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Salmon & Prawn Salad (GFO) $26.50
- Smoked Salmon, poached cutlet prawns & salad greens are dressed with zesty lime mayonnaise ~ Garlic herb bruschetta.
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Dunstan Daily Pie $26.50
- A traditional pastry pie that changes regularly ~ Shoestring fries & bistro salad.
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Benmore Salmon Steak (GF) $33.50
- Oven baked ~ Lemon olive oil dressing, bistro salad & parmesan potato gratin.
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Black Forest Mousse $13.00
- Chocolate mousse with berry compote & biscuit crumble
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Wild Hotpot $36.00
- Braised venison, smoked beef & mushrooms with a flaky pastry top & seasonal roast vegetables
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Lemon Meringue Cheesecake $13.00
- Malt biscuit base with creamy lemon filling & freshly toasted meringue
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Smoked Duck Salad $22.00
- Roast walnuts, blue cheese & fresh orange vinaigrette
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Mushroom & Goats Cheese Tartlet $34.00
- Accompanied by beetroot, fig & preserved lemon salad dressed with a red wine reduction
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Banoffee $13.00
- Caramelized bananas & vanilla bean ice cream topped with butterscotch drizzle & gingernut crumble
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Treacle Creme Brulee $13.00
- Treacle infused baked custard with berry coulis
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Affogato $13.00
- Vanilla bean ice cream drowned in espresso & liqueur
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Prime Steer Sirloin $30.00
- your choice of Garlic, Pepper, Mushroom or Onion Gravy served with Vegetables or Salad & Fries
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Pasta of the Day $19.50
- Check out the Blackboard Menu in Restaurant
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Sticky Toffee Pudding $10.00
- served with ice cream & cream
- Cereal & Preserves Or Yoghurt $9.00
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Pancakes $17.00
- served with bacon, banana & maple syrup
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Cheesecake $10.00
- (Ask the waitress/waiter for todays flavour) served with ice cream & cream
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Ice cream Sundae $8.00
- with choice of Strawberry, Chocolate or Caramel
- Omelette [ cheese or mushrom ] $18.00
- Roasted potatoes with rosemary salt $6.00
- Fries, paprika aioli & tomato sauce $6.00
- Duck pancakes with cashew nuts & homemade hoisin sauce $16.00
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Autumn Gold, Gibbston Valley $8.00
- Pinot Cheddar, Gibbston Valley
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50g Selection of local cheeses and accompaniments $8.00
- Vintage Windsor Blue, Whitestone North Otago: A sharper blue with a buttery texture and smooth mouth feel.
- Orange & almond cake with cointreau syrup & cinnamon mascarpone ice cream $8.00
- Dark valrhona chocolate mousse bomb with caramelized feijoas $8.00
- Harmony free-range pork belly with sauerkraut hash, crisp black pudding & ginger beer reduction $28.00
- -Mousse au Chocolat / Chocolate mousse $9
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-Dame Blanche $9
- (vanilla ice cream sundae with whipped cream and warm chocolate sauce)
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-Chevre chaud $16
- Toasted goat cheese, honey, roasted pumkin and crispy kale on a mixed salad with a French dressing.
- -pasta bolognese+I scoop of ice cream+I glass of syrup $12
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-La paysanne $14
- Toasted ciabatta bread, mushrooms, Coppa ham, french Emmental cheese.
- -Cheeses $11
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La piece du boucher / Angus pure Scotch $30
- 250g Angus pure Scotch served with French fries and mixed green salad. Choice of Maitre d’hotel butter or - Roquefort sauce
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Charcuterie et fromage/mixed platter $35
- A selection of 3 cheeses,3 cured meats & deli, served with baguette and crackers, pickled onions and gherkins.
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Seared Lamb Salad $20.00
- With fresh seasonal slaw, feta, mint chilli and garlic seeds, and over dried tomatoes
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Battered Blue Cod and Chips $30.00
- With tartare and tomato sauces
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Antipasto $25.00
- With cured meats, smoked fish, cheese, olives. Served with flatbread
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Beef or Pork Sliders $3.00 each
- With tomato sauce and cheese
- ● Wedges with Sweet Chilli and Sour Cream $9.50
- -For 4 $60.00
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Homemade Fettuccine $14.00
- With cherry tomatoes, capers and basil. Topped with parmesan
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Chicken Liver Plate $15.00
- With a pear chutney. Served with toasted flatbread
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Breads and Dips $11.00
- Selection of warmed American Rye, Herb and Garlic Loaf and Ciabatta Bread served with Chargrilled Vegetable Relish, Garlic Butter and Basil Pesto
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Gourmet Lamb or Chicken Burger $18.50
- Your choice of either a Homemade Lamb and Mint Pattie or a Crispy Battered Chicken Pattie with Bacon, Tomato, Cheese, Salad Greens and Aioli. Served with Fries and Tomato Sauce
- Steamed or Roast Veg $5.00
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Beef Fillet Mignon $32.50
- Beef fillet wrapped in Streaky Bacon, with your choice of a creamy mushroom sauce or a red wine jus. Served with a fresh salad and your choice of fries or mash
- Fries & Tomato Sauce $5.00
- $26.5 (2 Shanks)
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Fish of the Day P.O.A
- Please ask our wait staff for today’s fish special
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Prawn Cutlet Mignon $18.50
- Prawns wrapped in Streaky Bacon, baked and topped with a cucumber noodle salad and lightly dressed with Garlic Aioli
Francesca's Italian Kitchen
Phone
034435599
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
$10 - $20
Type
None
Service
Table Service
Cuisine
European , Gluten Free , Italian , Pizza , Vegan , Vegetarian
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