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

  • Sweet Julie $ 12.90
    • Grilled chicken tenderloins marinated in a ginger soy sauce dressed with sweet chilli, lettuce, tomato, red onion & aioli.
  • Southern Swine $ 12.50
    • Prime New Zealand beef, American streaky bacon, lettuce, tomato, red onion, avocado, aioli & tomato relish.
  • Cock Cajun $ 12.90
    • Grilled chicken tenderloins rubbed with cajun spices, cooled with a lemon yoghurt, lettuce, tomato, red onion & aioli.
  • Mr. Big Stuff $ 16.00
    • 1/2 lb of prime New Zealand beef topped with melted cheddar cheese, American streaky bacon & bbq sauce, lettuce, tomato, red onion & aioli.
  • Large aioli $ 2.00
  • Bombay Chicken $ 12.90
    • Grilled chicken tenderloins marinated in a chilli, ginger & coriander yoghurt with cucumber raita, lettuce, tomato, red onion & mango chutney.
  • Double Ferg w/ cheese $ 15.00
    • Cheddar
  • Fergburger w/ cheese $ 12. 00
    • Cheddar
  • Garlic butter $4.50
    • Garlic Butter, drizzled with Sweet Chilli Sauce and grilled with Cheese $6.00
  • Creme brulee $7.50
    • Served with cream & ice cream
  • Ice cream sundae adults (GF) $6.00
    • Your choice of chocolate, strawberry or caramel sauce
  • Ham steak (GF) $16.00
    • Juicy ham steak topped with grilled pineapple. Served with chips & salad
  • Steam pudding $7.50
    • Please see the blackboard for today's flavour
  • Chicken fettuccine
    • Fettuccine with (chicken), sun-dried tomato, red onion and mushroom in a creamy garlic sauce. Topped with parmesan cheese.Can also be served without the chicken
  • Omelette (GF)(V) $10.00
    • Tasty, fluffy omelette with your choice of two fillings. Served with salad
  • Homemade cheesecake $7.50
    • Please see the blackboard for today's flavour
  • Chicken Salad $7.00
    • All the Essentials as well as Free Range Chicken, Bacon & Avocado - with your choice of dressing on the side
  • Trouble $18.50 / $9.00
    • Salami, Onions, Chicken, Bacon, Pineapple and Camembert. Made with 100% free range ingredients (Double / Snack)
  • Free Range Chicken Nibbles $7.50
    • 6 succulent free range nibbles on the bone, lashed with your choice of sauce
  • Mischief $18.50 / $9.00
    • Chorizo, Chicken, Cajun Herbs, Onions, Garlic, Chilli, Tomatoes, and Capsicum. Optional Kalamata Olives. Made with 100% free range ingredients (Double / Snack)
  • Greek Salad $7.00
    • All the Essentials as well as Kalamata Olives & Feta
  • Underworld $18.50 / $9.00
    • Smoked Mussels, Calamari, Shrimps, Onion Garlic and Lemon Pepper. Optional Tomatoes or Seafood Sauce (Double / Snack)
  • Free Range Chicken Tenders $8.00
    • 6 Crumbed and deep fried Chicken Tenders, served with your choice of dip
  • Licorice Gelato $5.00
    • 2015 Silver Award winning Gelato from Gellicious Gelato. If you are Hell bent on Licorice - this is for you. Contains Gluten and Dairy. 180ml tub - share it or smash it yourself
  • Squid, Mussel, Prawn, Fish, Organic Tofu, Cashew Nuts $4.00
  • Pad Thai $17.50 / $18.00 / $19.00
    • White rice noodles cooked with bean sprouts, spring onion and crushed peanuts in our special pad thai sauce, served with fresh lemon and sprouts. Chicken, Beef, Pork or Vegetables & Tofu / Seafood / Prawn
  • Vietnamese Fried Fish Steak $22.00
    • Fish fillets dipped in tempura batter and deep fried, with stir fried tomatoes, red onion, mushrooms and covered in a mild garlic, chilli and black pepper sauce.
  • Coconut Cream Soup $16.50 / $17.00 / $18.50
    • Spicy yet smooth and tantalising to the taste buds, similar to Tom Yum but with added coconut cream, distinct flavours of lemon and fresh coriander. Chicken or Vegetables & Tofu / Seafood / Prawn
  • Guri Puffs (4) $6.00
    • Sweet potatoes and vegetables wrapped in fluffy pastry served with dipping sauces.
  • Vietnamese Seafood Boat $22.00
    • Mixture of Fresh mussels, squid, fish and prawns in an Asian coconut broth, served with rice. This is our signature dish.
  • Garlic Prik Thai $18.00 / $18.50 / $19.50
    • Fresh garlic strips fried in the wok with a selection of vegetables – a must for garlic lovers. Chicken, Beef, Pork or Vegetables & Tofu / Seafood / Prawn
  • Combination $19.00
    • Combination of chicken wings, spring rolls, spare ribs and guri puffs.
  • benedict (havoc bacon or salmon) $17.00
  • relish / hollandaise / tomato / mushroom / spinach $4.00 ea
  • penne, chorizo, asparagus, sundried tomatoes, basil, parmesan $23.00
  • eggs any style, toast $12.00
  • toasted muesli, fruit compote, Greek yogurt $12.00
  • ADD SIDES:
  • confit chicken, pearl barley, cucumber, tomatoes, sumac yogurt $23.00
  • avocado, fresh mint, cherry tomatoes, feta $14.00
  • -B.L.T. turkish roll (bacon, lettuce, and tomato) $12.50
  • Fish and chips with mushy peas, caper mayo, and salad $19.90
  • Cookies $4
  • -Crispy lemon squid on noodle salad with chilli and coriander dressing $17
  • Fried chicken with wasabi mayo and Japanese barbecue glaze $9.50
  • -Roasted mushroom $16
  • Chocolate chip waffles with strawberry cream and berry compote $17.50
  • -Tomato $3.50
  • Palak paneer $15.90
    • Cottage cheese cooked in a tomato and creamy spinach sauce with traditional spices
  • Chicken/lamb biryani $15.90
    • Basmati rice and boneless cubes of chicken/lamb cooked together, richly flavoured with nuts and raisins
  • Chicken/beef/lamb korma $15.90
    • Chicken/Beef/Lamb cooked in a creamy sauce made from almonds and spices
  • Butter prawn $17.90
    • Boneless Tandoor grilled prawn, cooked with tomatoes, crushed cashews, cream and spices
  • Sweet mango chutney $3.00
  • Bombay aloo $15.90
    • Diced potatoes cooked with cumin and fenugreek, recommended with garlic naan
  • Mango chicken $15.90
    • Tender chicken cooked in exotic creamy curry sauce >>
  • Kadai paneer $15.90
    • Fresh homemade cheese cooked with onions, tomatoes, green capsicums and in a thick sauce
  • Burger & Fries - Beef, Fish, Chicken or Veggie $15
  • Attis’ Garden - Tomato, olive, feta, broccoli, mushroom Large: $26, Medium: $16
  • Omelette - cheese, tomato, ham..w toast or salad $15
  • Kids Big Brekky - egg, bacon, sausage &toast $9.50
  • Shoestring Fries w mini hotdogs, chicken nuggets, or fish bites $7
  • Kids Burger & fries $9.50
  • Rhubarb & Apple Crumble...gluten free $10
  • Toast & toppings - 2 slices $6
  • Open Steak Sandwich $28.50
    • Pan seared medium rare, with fresh salad greens and caramelised onions. Served with fries and aioli
  • Home smoked salmon served with fresh green salad all $15.50
  • Reef & Beef $37.00
    • Rib-eye, chargrilled to your liking, topped with prawns, in-house smoked salmon, garlic butter, served with fries and fresh green salad. >>
  • Breads - Balsamic reduction, olive oil and the spread of the day
  • Linguine $28.50
    • In-house smoked salmon and prawn or chorizo linguine pasta, simmered in a tomato, basil and olive sauce
  • Crumbed Sole with fries, salad and tartare sauce
  • Garlic bread
  • Garlic Prawns $28.50
    • Black tiger prawns skewered and grilled with garlic butter, served in their shells with fries and a fresh green salad.
  • Vegetarian
  • Pork Bun
  • Pork and Prawn
  • Chinese Braise Beed Noodle Soup
  • Wonton Soup
  • BBQ Pork Noodle Soup
  • BBQ Pork on Rice
  • Wonton Noodle Soup
  • Kimbab & Fry Set $8.50
    • 4 pieces of Kimbab (Korean Sushi Rolls), Choice of either Dak Tyigim (Deep fried Chicken) or Goon Mandu (Deep Fried Dumpling)
  • Myouk Salad $7.00
    • Mixed salad with Myouk (seaweed) with Shinaburo original sauce
  • Lunch Box $15.00
    • Kimchi (Traditional chinese cabbage pickles), Dak Tyigim (Deep fried crispy chicken) with sauce, Choice of either Beef, Pork, or Chicken stir-fry, Rice, Also comes with Doinjanggook (Miso Soup)
  • Bibimbab $18.50
    • The most well know Korean rice dish, in which Namul (various seasoned vegetables), fried egg, and one of your choice (stir fried beef mince or Tofu) are put on top of steamed rice, that are placed in stone-roasted bowl. Comes with Doinjanggook (Korean Miso Soup) and Kimchi (Korean representative pickles)
  • Champong $16.00
    • Korean traditional noodle. Chicken stock based mild spicy soup with thick noodles. Choice of either Seafood or Vegetables
  • Goon Mandu $7.00
    • Fried pork dumpling with Korean spicy dipping sauce
  • Shinaburo Dinner Box $27.00
    • Kimchi (traditional chinese cabbage pickles), Fresh Salmon Sashimi, Dak Tyigim (Deep fried crispy chicken), Japchae (Stir fried potato noodles), Choice of Beef, Pork or Chicken stir-fry, Kimbab (Korean sushi rolls), Doinjanggook (Miso Soup)
  • Saewoo Jogae Bokum $7.00
    • Stir fried Prawns and green mussels with Korean spicy sauce
  • ROAR SALAD $15.50
    • w. crunchy seeds, baby beets, fennel, carrot, apple & mint, dressed w. a mandarin & caraway dressing
  • THE TROPHY $36.00
    • selection of cured meats, pickled vegetables, cheese, bread & spreads
  • CRISPY HOG $30.00
    • pork belly, Asian greens, duck fat potatoes & caramel sauce
  • FIVE STAGS CRACKED PEPPER PATE $14.50
  • SPICED BABY GINGER CAKES & WILD THYME HONEY $13.00
  • BARRY CRUMP $32.00
    • 2 kg of glazed tender pork short ribs, duck fat potatoes & slaw fall-off-the bone-delicious
  • FIORDLAND VENISON RAGOUT $31.50
    • w. fresh pappardelle pasta
  • WOUNDED BULL $36.00
    • reserve ribeye – 200gms of chargrilled steak, w. wild mushroom sauce or peppercorn sauce, fries & slaw
  • ● Wedges with Sweet Chilli and Sour Cream $9.50
  • Dolmades (stuffed vine leaves) $9.00
    • With tomato and horseradish sauce
  • Chicken Liver Plate $15.00
    • With a pear chutney. Served with toasted flatbread
  • Dessert Platter $20.00
    • Choose any 3 of the above desserts to share
  • -For 2 $35.00
  • Pork and Fennel Slaw Sandwich $18.00
    • With chips or salad
  • Beer Battered Blue Cod & Chips $20.00
    • With tartare sauce and tomato sauces
  • ● Sundays Roast of the Day
    • With Spuds, veg, gravy and yorkshire pudding
  • -Roasted red peppers,basil pesto & pinenuts $16.50
  • Half-portion $13.50
    • Choose one of the following:
  • -Basil pesto $7.50
  • Omelette(2 eggs) with 2 fillings $10
  • Toasted Sandwich $10
    • With your choice of 3 fillings:cheese, ham, tomatoes,bacon,mushrooms,cheese,onions,peppers.
  • Half Portion $12.50
    • Choose one of the following: bacon, caramelised banana & maple syrup. Cheese, bacon, tomatoes & fresh herbs.
  • - Smoked salmon $9
  • Toast with your choice of preserves $6
  • Ice cream sundae $6.50
  • Apple pie and ice cream $7.90
  • Choose from pumpkin, pea, tomato, or lentil $6.90
  • Salad selection $7.90
  • Tea N/A
  • Wine N/A
  • Iced chocolate N/A
  • Spaghetti Bolognaise $8.90
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