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

  • Smoked maple Oraking salmon tacos $15.00
    • w- red cabbage, peanut slaw, micro herb (3)
  • Stir fried vegetables w- garlic + kecap manis $8.50
  • Singapore marinated prawns, glass-noodle salad, coconut, mango + chili dressing $21.50
  • Crispy pork belly, pear jam, radish salad, coriander N/A
  • Garlic rice w- crispy shallots + spring onion $8.50
  • Curried tender lamb shoulder in tomato + coconut curry $25.50
    • w- crispy shallots, coriander + minted yoghurt
  • Pork cheek croquette $16.00
    • wth smoked chili BBQ sauce served with a pickled cucumber, coriander and shallot salad (3)
  • Korean fried chicken $15.00
    • w- gochuchang chili dipping sauce
  • Roti and Peanut Sauce $6.50
  • Gang Par $18.00 / $18.50 / $19.50
    • Red based curry cooked without coconut cream, with vegetables, lime leaves and fresh basil herb. Chicken, Beef, Pork or Vegetables & Tofu / Seafood / Prawn
  • Spicy Fried Rice $17.50 / $18.00 / $18.50
    • Fried rice cooked with special curry paste and spices blended to enhance the traditional favourites. Chicken, Beef, Pork or Vegetables & Tofu / Seafood or Combination / Prawn
  • Cashew Nut Stir Fry $18.00 / $18.50 / $19.50
    • An abundance of fresh vegetables and cashew nuts – very popular. Chicken, Beef, Pork or Vegetables & Tofu / Seafood / Prawn
  • Fried Pork Balls (6) $7.50
    • Secret spices and premium lean pork mince, rolled into meat balls, threaded onto a skewer and served with a chilli, garlic and coriander sauce.
  • Cashews and Tempura Battered Chicken $19.00
    • Sweet chilli jam sauce cooked with battered chicken and vegetables.
  • Chicken Wings (4) $6.00
    • Cured to perfection in our spicy marinade served with a sweet chilli sauce.
  • Panang Curry $18.00 / $18.50 / $19.50
    • A spicy curry cooked with creamy coconut cream, kaffir lime leave and vegetables. A popular curry with a slight lime tang. Chicken, Beef, Pork or Vegetables & Tofu / Seafood / Prawn
  • Cured snapper N/A
    • vinegar cream, octopus cracker, horseradish snow
  • Rhubarb soufflé N/A
    • buffalo milk ice cream
  • Snapper N/A
    • asparagus, velouté, citrus salad
  • Native freshwater crayfish "koura" N/A
    • horopito aioli, watercress
  • Wakanui filet N/A
    • pancetta, Stewart Island oyster emulsion, horseradish
  • House sorbets N/A
    • selection of chef's favourites
  • Paua pie N/A
    • smoked potato, brisee pastry
  • Burnt meringue N/A
    • honey foam, manuka honey icecream, gingerbread crumbs
  • STEAK SANDWICH $15.00
    • char grilled Hereford fillet medium rare on garlic toast w onion jam, aioli dressing,battered onion rings & fries >>
  • SIZZLING WINGS $14.50
    • chicken wings coated in our famous bbq saucerecipe. >>
  • TIGER PRAWNS $17.50
    • tempura battered - sweet chilli sauce dip.
  • CHEESY GARLIC BREAD $12.00
  • CRAB CAKES $15.50
    • w chipotle spiced hollandaise sauce.
  • CALAMARI $12.50
    • light parmesan crust - garlic aioli.
  • CRAB CAKES $16.50
    • fried golden, poached eggs, sautéed spinach, chipotle hollandaise.
  • GRILLED BREADS & DIPS $14.00
    • served w todays selection of dips.
  • Lamb Wrap $11.00
  • (cubes of marinated lamb chicken or kofta(meatball) cooked on the charcoal grill, served with mixed salad and your choice of sauces)
  • Zucchini fritters $11.00
  • Chicken Iskender $14.50
  • (served with mixed salad, hummus and your choice of sauces)
  • Combination Iskender $15.50
  • Iskender Falafel $14.50
  • Falafel Wrap $11.00
  • Yellow curry $18/$23.50
    • chicken seafood prawns squids & scallops
  • Red Curry $17.00
    • chicken, pork, bee, vegetarian & tofu
  • Sizzling Cashew nuts $20.00
    • broccoli mushroom capsicum onion/chicken vegetables & tofu
  • Mix Vegetables W Tofu $16.50
    • bok chop broccoli, zucchini cauliflower carrot, cabbages green bean young corn
  • Stir Fried Egg Noodles $17.00
    • bean sprouts celery carrot cauliflower chicken pork beef
  • Pad Thai $23.50
    • tiger prawns seafood
  • Thai Tempura Vegetables $8.00
    • mushroom sweet potato whole green bean young corn zucchini
  • Green salad $6.00
  • Basket of Fries $6.50
    • With roast garlic aioli & tomato sauce (v)
  • Postie Pizza $21.00
    • Thin crispy crust with chicken, ham, & salami & drizzled with BBQ sauce (gf on request)
  • Roast Vegetable & Spinach Tartlet $19.50
    • With fruit & green tomato chutney & a falafel salad (v)
  • Springvale 250gm Beef Fillet Mignon $29.50
    • With teriyaki infused shiitake mushrooms, scallop potatoes & vegetable ribbons
  • Smoked Bacon Ribs $14.50
    • With a spicy plum sauce (gf/df)
  • Sides $5.00
    • Salad, Vegetables, Fries, 2 Eggs
  • Add smoked chicken or smoked salmon (gf on request) $23.00
  • Battered Snapper Fillet $16.50/ $21.00
    • With salad, fries, tartare & lemon (One piece/Two pieces)
  • Whisky Wings $15.00
    • A handful of chicken wings coated in a spicy seasoning and drizzled with honey, served with a sweet chilli sauce.
  • Pot of Mussels $18.00
    • Steaming fresh Green Lip Mussels served in a white wine garlic sauce with a side of toasted bread.
  • The Bog Burger $23.00
    • 10oz prime beef burger with beer battered onion rings, Portobello mushroom, roasted tomato, rocket and garlic aioli served on toasted sourdough and a side of fries.
  • Rib Eye Steak Gluten Free $32.00
    • Marinated in thyme and garlic char-grilled to your liking, served with either mushroom sauce, peppercorn sauce or garlic butter, served with salad and fries.
  • Ice Cream Sundae $8.00
    • Not just for the kids! Vanilla ice cream smothered in your choice of topping. Chocolate, caramel or strawberry.
  • 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.
  • Cheesecake $13.00
    • This homemade delight changes daily, ask your waitperson for today’s choice.
  • The Bog Garlic Loaf Vegetarian Single$8/Double$14
    • Freshly baked loaf with garlic sage butter.
  • Calamari Rings five for $5.00
  • Fish Bites $1.00 each
  • Fish Wrap $6.80
  • Sweet Chilli Prawn Skewers two for $7.00
  • Salt n Pepper Squid five for $5.00
  • House Fish $4.50
  • Sole $5.50
  • Hot Dog $2.50
  • Chunky fries $8.50
  • Soup of the day $12.00
    • Freshly prepared please check with our staff for today’s creation served with fresh bread
  • Two eggs on toasted ciabatta $9.00
    • (Served poached, fried, or scrambled)
  • Akaroa salmon $34.00
    • A scenic drive from Queenstown, our Akaroa salmon is a twice cooked fillet, marinated with capers and lemons, served on a bed of quinoa and spring ratatouille
  • Potato gratin $8.50
  • Soft rolled omelette $15.50
    • Made with a choice of ham, cheddar cheese, tomato, Onions, mushrooms and peppers & served with grilled tomato
  • Hummus $12.50
    • Sundried tomato infused hummus served with pita bread and homemade Dukkah (peanut free available on request)
  • Salmon and tuna tartare $18.50
    • Queenstown’s Zenkuro sake, cured salmon and tuna tartare served with cucumber, radish, wasabi infused goma wakame seaweed salad and seaweed crisp
  • Eggs Benedict $15.50
    • 2 poached eggs served on toasted ciabatta with a chive hollandaise and your choice of/Spinach
  • Beer Battered Onion Rings $6.00
  • Homemade Seafood Chowder Entrée $15.00
    • Thick & creamy white wine & dill chowder, with prawns, mussels, calamari & smoked fish, served with fresh bread.
  • Breads & Spreads $18.50
    • Fresh & toasted breads with hummus, basil & sun dried tomato pesto, enough to share.
  • Seafood Platter For Two $80.00
    • Enjoy a selection of green lipped mussels in sauce, fresh beer-battered blue cod, salt & pepper Calamari, garlic scallops & prawn skewers accompanied with a selection of dips, bread & a crisp garden salad.(Additional person $38.00)
  • Steamed seasonal vegetables $6.00
  • Homemade Seafood Chowder Main $23.00
    • Thick & creamy white wine & dill chowder, with prawns, mussels, calamari & smoked fish, served with fresh bread
  • Eggs Benedict $19.00
    • 2 poached eggs served on toasted ciabatta with a chive hollandaise and your choice of/Bacon
  • Bibimbap $10.00
    • Seasoned vegetables, minced beef and chilli paste in a bowl. Mix thoroughly before eating.
  • Vegetarian Option
  • All Served With Rice And Sides
  • Bulgogi $10.00
    • Grilled, thin sliced, sweet & juicy marinated beef & vegetables.
  • 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).
  • Ojingoh $10.00
    • Grilled, marinated spicy squid with Gochujang (Korean chilli paste) & vegetable.
  • Nakji $10.00
    • Grilled, marinated small octopus with Gochujang (Korean chilli paste) & vegetables.
  • All Served With Rice And Sides
  • Wedges (v) $13.50
    • Bacon & grilled cheese
  • - w/bacon $16.00
    • Two eggs cooked to your liking, served on toasted ciabatta.
  • Fries (v) $8.00
    • Our chunky seasoned fries, served with aioli & tomato sauce,
  • Eggs benedict w /bacon (gf*) $18.50
  • Seafood chowder $16.50
  • Venison burger $18.50
    • Served with spicy plum sauce, brie, side salad & fries.
  • -w/smoked salmon (gf*) $19.50
    • Two poached eggs served on toasted ciabatta with spinach & hollandaise.
  • Blackstone muesli (v) $12.50
    • Served with yogurt & berry compote.
  • Steak $6.00
  • Pastry $4.90 per kg
  • Chicken Satay $2.20
  • Cheese, Onion & Mushroom $7.50 per doz
  • Sausage, Egg & Onion $10.50 per doz
  • Mince $7.50 per doz
  • Small cocktail sausage roll $7.50 per doz
  • Cheese, Corn & Capsicum $7.50 per doz
  • Thai Green Chicken Curry  - Coconut Cream, Garlic, Ginger, Thai Spices with Chicken and Vegetables. Served with Jasmine Rice $15
  • Deluxe Wedges - Melted Cheese, Crispy Bacon, Sour Cream and Sweet Chili $12.50
  • Bbq Pulled Pork - Slowly Roasted Pork, Shredded and mixed with Bbq Sauce. Served in a Burger Bun with Surreal Slaw. Comes with Fries $15
  • Soup of the Day - Served with Lightly Toasted Ciabatta $10
  • Fish and Chips - Crumbed Fillets. Served with Fresh Salad Fries and Tartare Sauce $15
  • Poutine - Chunky Fries with Melted Cheese and Gravy $9
  • Garlic Loaf - Straight out of the oven and Served with lashings of garlic butter $12
  • Calamari & Chorizo - Grilled Chorizo & Salt & Pepper Calamari served on Top of a Fresh Mixed Salad with Balsamic Dressing $22
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