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

  • Homemade onion rings with aioli sauce $5.50
  • Cock Cajun $12.90
    • Grilled chicken tenderloins rubbed with cajun spices, cooled with a lemon yoghurt, lettuce, tomato, red onion & aioli.
  • Cockadoodle Doo $12.90
    • Grilled chicken tenderloins with sundried tomato tapenade, lettuce, tomato, red onion & aioli.
  • Bombay Chicken $12.90
    • Grilled chicken tenderloins marinated in a chilli, ginger & coriander yoghurt with cucumber raita, lettuce, tomato, red onion, aioli & mango chutney.
  • Holier than Thou $11.50
    • Tempured tofu with a spicy satay, coconut and coriander sauce, lettuce, tomato, red onion, cucumber, snowpea shoots & aioli.
  • The Bulls Eye $18.50
    • Primo New Zealand Ribeye steak (200g). Grilled medium, topped with rings of white onion, swiss cheese, lettuce, tomato, aioli & tomato relish.
  • Chief Wiggum $14.50
    • Slow roasted New Zealand pork belly, lettuce, tomato, red onion, hash brown, with aioli and a delicious apricot seeded mustard.
  • The Morning Glory $10.00
    • With your choice of avocado or hash brown, American streaky bacon, egg, lettuce, tomato, red onion, tomato relish & Ferg's tarragon mayonnaise.
  • Courgette fritters (each) $3.00
  • Pilic Kebab Small$16.00/Large$20.00
    • Cubes of marinated chicken with onions & bell peppers chargrilled, plated & served with pita bread, sauce & salad.
  • Muska Boregi $12.00
    • Filo pastry pies filled with feta cheese, parsley & spices, served with a salad garnish 3 pieces:
  • Lamb Shish Small$13.00/Large$19.00
    • Cubes of marinated lamb chargrilled, plated & served with pita bread, sauce & salad.
  • Bread Basket $6.00
  • Turkish Mixed Grill $24.00
    • A combination of lamb shish, chicken shish & kofta shish, plated & served with salad, sauce & pita bread.
  • Mushroom Shish: chargrilled mushrooms $5.00
  • Mititi Kofta $12.00
    • Spiced minced lamb medallions with finely chopped bell peppers, onions & parsley. Chargrilled & served with a salad garnish & a minced garlic yoghurt sauce. 4 pieces:
  • Fresh boneless chicken breast wrapped in bacon on spring vegetable couscous, sweet chilli and avocado dressing $24.50
  • Silver fern farms fillet steak, cooked to your liking, on mustard mash topped with salsa verde $32.50
  • Vegetarian tart of eggplant, spinach, red capsicum and feta with a potato crust, salad greens and mayo $22.50
  • Yellow fin tuna tartare, avocado, roast pepper, sesame soy (subject to availability) $21.50
  • Mesclun fresh salad $7.00
  • Manuka house smoked salmon on salad greens and asparagus topped with a poached egg and hollandaise $26.50
  • Shoestring fries $7.00
  • Chicken liver pate with beetroot relish and toasted crostini $16.50
  • Fish and Chips $16.50
    • Beer battered Snapper served with fries, side salad and tartare sauce.
  • Large (12 Slices) $35.00
  • Medium (8 Slices) $25.00
  • Indian
    • Butter chicken with cashew nuts and a swirl of yoghurt.
  • Banoffi Sundae $10.50
    • Layers of liqueur-soaked chocolate biscuits, caramel, bananas, ice cream – topped with cream and chocolate flakes.
  • 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.
  • Seafood Chowder $13.00
    • Served with bread.
  • The Cheese Burger
    • New York spicy sausage, onions, tasty cheese, gherkins, ketchup and mustard. A must try!
  • Lamb Shank Gluten Free Single$22/Double$29
    • Slow braised lamb shanks served on colcannon mash, pumpkin puree and a red onion jus.
  • Pot of Mussels $18.00
    • Steaming fresh Green Lip Mussels served in a white wine garlic sauce with a side of toasted bread.
  • Seafood Chowder $15.00
    • An age old recipe binding the bounties of the sea and land together in a rich, creamy seafood and vegetable broth. Served with toasted soda bread.
  • Box Brownie $13.00
    • Pure decadence! Served warm topped with vanilla ice cream and freshly whipped cream.
  • Doorstop Melt $21.00
    • Succulent slices of crumbed chicken, bacon and mushroom on a thick slice of toast with melted brie, topped with apricot chutney and served with salad and fries.
  • Smoked Chicken Salad Gluten Free $21.50
    • Smoked chicken and bacon tossed with fresh salad greens. Lightly finished with a Caesar dressing and topped with a poached egg and parmesan.
  • Soup of The Day $10.00
    • Freshly made soup served with toasted soda bread. Changes daily.
  • All Day Irish Breakfast $25.00
    • Fried eggs, bacon, mushroom, tomato, baked beans, breakfast sausage, black pudding, hash browns and toast
  • Dahi Poori $12.00
    • (Stuffed Puffed Pastry Shells, Spiced Mashed Potato, Sweet Yogurt, Chutneys)
  • Pav Bhaji $17.00
    • (Spiced Mixed Vegetables, Buttered Pav Bun)
  • Poori Bhaaji $17.00
    • (Puffed wholewheat deep-fried breads, Potato-Tomato Stew)
  • Uttapam $14.00
    • (Rice-lentil Pancake, Sambhar, Coconut Chutney)
  • Vada Pav $13.00
    • (Staple food of Mumbaikars, Spiced Potato Patties, Slider Buns)
  • Kathi Roll $16.00
    • (Indian Bread, Spicy Vegetables & Herbs – Choice of Chicken, Lamb or Paneer)
  • ** All the Dishes are served with Compliment Condiment portions. Any extra Condiments requested will attract Extra charge
  • Aloo Tikki Chaat $12.00
    • (Potato Cutlets, Yogurt, Chutneys, Spices)
  • Chicken $15.50
    • crumbed chicken breast, streaky bacon, brie, avocado, lettuce, tomato, red onion, aioli & tomato relish
  • Kids slider box $8.50
    • prime NZ beef slider, lettuce, tomato & aioli, served with fries & tomato sauce
  • Ribeye $18.50
    • prime NZ rib eye steak 200g grilled, onion jam, cheddar cheese, lettuce, tomato, red onion, aioli & tomato relish
  • Breakfast $16.50
    • prime NZ beef, hash rosti, bacon, egg, lettuce, tomato, red onion, aioli & tomato relish
  • Popcorn chicken box $8.50
    • popcorn chicken served with fries & tomato sauce
  • Beef $12.00
    • prime NZ beef, bacon, lettuce, tomato, red onion, aioli & tomato relish
  • Fries $7.50
    • with aioli or tomato sauce
  • Vegetarian $13.50
    • vegetarian fritter, pineapple, cheddar cheese, egg, lettuce, tomato, aioli & tomato relish
  • Garlic Bread (V) $10.00
    • Freshly baked loaf for two with whipped garlic herb butter
  • Crumbed Mushrooms (V) $12.00
    • Golden crumbed mushrooms stuffed with cream cheese and sweet chilli, served with a petit salad and a chilli and coriander dipping sauce
  • Fries, Onion Rings, Eggs, Green Salad, Rice $5.00
  • Shrimp Cocktail (GF) $12.50
    • Traditional shrimp cocktail bound together with Thousand Island dressing served over shredded iceberg lettuce
  • Thai Beef Salad $17.00
    • Thinly sliced beef, cherry tomatoes, red onion and chilli tossed with leafy greens, with a zesty Thai dressing and topped with crispy noodles
  • Soup Of The Day (V) $9.50
    • Seasonal soup made daily with local produce, served with lightly toasted bread
  • Teriyaki Beef Skewers $13.00
    • Tender beef strips marinated in teriyaki sauce served with a petit salad
  • Lemon and Coriander Calamari (GF) $12.00
    • Calamari seasoned with lemon and coriander served with a petit salad and aioli
  • Morticia Mushroom and Haloumi stack $17.00
    • with curried nuts and salad greens GF
  • Smoked Salmon and Herb Fil Tart $20.00
    • served with garden salad
  • Gourmet Ham Salad Sandwich $7.50
    • lettuce, salad mix, and aioli on focaccia bread
  • Soup of the Day $12.00
    • G.F option available, served with housemade ciabatta bread
  • Gomez Ribeye steak $24.00
    • your choice of creamy mushroom sauce or garlic herb butter served with garden salad and fries G.F
  • Wednesday's Hooked small$17/large$20
    • beer battered fish, served with fries and salad greens
  • Foster Benedict $17.00
    • poached eggs and baby spinach on an English split muffin, with hollandaise sauce bacon ( hot smoked salmon 18.50)G.F option available
  • Roast of the Day small$14/large$20
    • with a variety of roasted and steamed vegetables. jus and cheese sauce GF
  • Spiced nuts & marinated olives $10
    • smoked paprika almonds & warm, juicy marinated olives
  • Wild mushroom pappardelle $18
    • sautéed wild mushrooms tossed with fresh pasta ribbons & truffle oil, & finished with shavings of sharp parmesan & fresh thyme
  • Calamari $16
    • calamari rings served with homemade lemon aioli & smoked paprika aioli
  • Kiwi Classic fish ‘n’ chips $18
    • lightly battered fish of the day served with tangy tartare sauce & homemade wedges
  • Homemade bread loaf with olive oil or butter $3
  • Rich & creamy seafood chowder $20
    • packed full of seafood, served in a crusty cobb bread bowl
  • Southern lamb burger $22
    • lamb patty, feta, baby spinach, red onion, tomato, pickled beetroot, served in a multi-grain bun with hand cut potato wedges & aioli
  • Lightly dressed garden salad $6
  • Bowl steamed vegetables $5.90
  • Extras $4.00 each
    • Add chicken, bacon, falafel or garlic prawns
  • Garlic Bread $9.95
    • Toasted loaf with creamy garlic butter
  • Chicken Fettuccine $19.95
    • Chicken & bacon pieces with fettuccine pasta in a creamy garlic, onion & white wine sauce, topped with parmesan cheese
  • Scoop ice cream $3.00
  • Blue Cod fillet $8.00 each
  • Grilled Chicken Sandwich $19.95
    • Grilled chicken breast, bacon, brie cheese, lettuce, plum sauce & mayo in toasted brown bread, served with fries
  • Toast/Bread $2.00
  • THE FUN GUY PIZZA PURE MAGIC MED $24/LARGE$32
    • Portobello and Button Mushrooms dusted with herbs and topped with NZ Mozzarella
  • THE SCRATCHING BADGER MED $26/LARGE$36
    • Thick-cut Bacon, Chicken, Baby Spinach, Red Onion, Mushrooms, Ricotta Cheese and NZ Mozzarella >>
  • PRAWN DIPPERS HALF DOZ $7.00
  • THE PRINCESS MED $26/LARGE$36
    • Mushrooms, Olive Oil, Fresh Garlic, Sundried Tomatoes, baby Spinach, Feta Cheese, topped with NZ Mozzarella
  • WHITE ONION, RED ONION, BUTTON MUSHROOM, PORTABELLO MUSHROOM, BABY SPINACH, GREEN BELL PEPPER, ROASTED RED PEPPER, FRESH TOMATO, SUNDRIED TOMATO, BLACK OLIVES, JALAPENOS, PINEAPPLE, ROASTED HAM, THICK CUT BACON, PEPPERONI, SPICY ITALIAN SAUSAGE, ROASTED CHICKEN BREAST, BEEF, FETA CHEESE, RiCOTTA CHEESE, BLUE CHEESE, NZ MOZZARELLA, GARLIC GLAZE, SwEET CORN, STREAKY BACON, SHAVED HAM, FRESH ROCKET
  • THE MEXICANA BADGER
  • THE REMARKABLE BADGER MED$29/LARGE$39
    • Prime thinly sliced Beef, Portobello Mushrooms, Roasted Red Peppers, Braised Onions, topped with NZ Mozzarella
  • FAT BADGER 12”: + EXTRA TOPPING $3 $25.00
  • Tuna loin carpaccio, potato puree, chorizo, lemon aioli & radish $16.00
  • Wakanui beef fillet, pickled shiitake mushrooms & eggplant with miso butter & game chips $36.00
  • Fries, paprika aioli & tomato sauce $6.00
  • Steamed broccoli & green beans with toasted almonds $6.00
  • Pinot Cheddar, Gibbston Valley $8.00
    • Central Otago: Aged cow milk cheddar soaked in Gibbston Valley Pinot Noir.
  • Fish of the day (ask your host for today’s catch) $34.00
  • Dark valrhona chocolate mousse bomb with caramelized feijoas $8.00
  • Braised merino lamb shoulder, roast cauliflower, parsnip puree, crisp lentils & fried shallots with a tomato cardamom sauce $30.00
  • BEETROOT TARTE TATIN $20.00
    • w. goat’s cheese & salad greens
  • HOMEMADE VEGETABLE SAMOSAS & TAMARIND SAUCE $18.00
  • BERRY BERRY SORBET $9.00
  • THE GAMEKEEPER $58.00
    • 2 x 200gm reserve ribeye char grilled steaks, mushroom sauce, eggs, slaw & fries
  • TOASTED BREAD SELECTION $12.50
    • w. roasted garlic butter, basil & walnut pesto
  • CLAM & MUSSEL NOODLE BOWL $28.00
    • nhanced w. chilli & lime
  • THE HUNTERS BAG $38.00
    • prawn twisters, pork belly, beef bites, whitebait patties, duck fat potatoes & dipping sauces
  • WEST COAST WHITEBAIT SLIDERS & FRIES $22.50
  • Tandoori Express (Large / Medium / Snack) $19.90 / $15.90 / $8.90
    • Tandoori chicken, cashew nuts, red peppers, red onions, mozzarella & mint yoghurt sauce
  • Mr Veggie (Large / Medium / Snack) $19.90 / $15.90 / $8.90
    • Mozzarella, tomatoes, onion, mushroom, spinach, capsicum & olives
  • Garlic Bread $4.5
  • Old School (Large / Medium / Snack) $19.90 / $15.90 / $8.90
    • Pepperoni, Italian fennel sausage, tomatoes, red onion & feta
  • Meaty Balls For You (Large / Medium / Snack) $19.90 / $15.90 / $8.90
    • Mozzarella, homemade meat balls, tomatoes & onions
  • Classic Banana $8.90
    • Cinnamon toasted waffle with home style caramel, fresh bananas & maple syrup
  • Chicken Apricot (Large / Medium / Snack) $19.90 / $15.90 / $8.90
    • Chicken, red onions, capsicum, mozzarella & apricot sauce
  • Chicken Nuggets $5.9
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