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

  • Crispy pork belly, sesame-cabbage, mash, roasted sweet apple, soy, black vinegar + chili oil $34.00
  • Sesame peppered Pacific tuna $33.50
    • yellow curry, bok choy, Otago clams, sweet potato, fried shallots, pea shoots + tomato chilli jam
  • Pan seared Oraking salmon $31.50
    • congee, prawns, pickled shiitake, edamame beans, nori butter, miso caramel
  • Pork cheek croquette $16.00
    • wth smoked chili BBQ sauce served with a pickled cucumber, coriander and shallot salad (3)
  • Smoked maple Oraking salmon tacos $15.00
    • w- red cabbage, peanut slaw, micro herb (3)
  • Lemon Posset w- passion fruit mascarpone, berry coulis + crushed meringue $15
  • Braised eggplant, tofu, mushrooms, garlic, chives + shallots $21.50
  • Bang bang chicken bowl $25.00
    • Korean fried chicken, broccoli, green beans, lettuce, sesame + peanut dressing, chili jam on steamed rice
  • Hamburger $2.90
    • Made with fresh 100% Quality Mark beef, topped with red onion, pickles, mustard and ketchup on a plain bun.
  • Baconator $10.20
    • Introducing the meaty masterpiece. Four strips of New Zealand manuka smoked bacon, two Quality Mark sourced fresh beef patties, natural cheese, and topped with mayo and ketchup on a premium toasted bun. Carnivores rejoice!
  • Crispy Chicken Burger $3.50
    • A tender breaded chicken patty topped with crisp lettuce and creamy mayo
  • Baconator Mushroom Melt $10.70
    • The much loved Baconator Mushroom Melt is chock full of oozy, cheesy mushroom sauce, sandwiched between half a pound of juicy, Quality Mark sourced fresh beef, and NZ bacon.
  • Kids Meal Hamburger $5.90
    • Made with fresh 100% Quality Mark beef, topped with ketchup on a plain warm bun. Add your choice of fries or mandarin pieces and a range of drinks (soft drinks, Keri Kids Blackcurrant, CalciYum in three flavours or Pump 400ml), plus the kids toy.
  • V $3.10
  • 5 pcs $4.20
  • Kids Meal Cheeseburger $5.90
    • Made with fresh 100% Quality Mark beef, topped with NZ natural cheese and ketchup, on a plain warm bun. Add your choice of fries or mandarin pieces and a range of drinks (soft drinks, Keri Kids blackcurrant juice, Calciyum in three flavours, or Pump water 400ml), plus the kids toy.
  • Chipotle chicken $13.00
  • Oueso & jalapeno quesadilla(GF,V) $10.00
    • with guacamole
  • Grilled corn & caponata(V) $13.00
  • BURITTOS
  • Chicken ouesadilla $9.00
    • with salsa and cheese
  • DEL SOL BURITTOS
  • BBQ achiote prawns(GF) $13.00
    • with red rice, chimichurri
  • Grilled corn caponata $20.00
  • Crispy lemon squid with smoked chilli mayo $9.50
  • -Crispy lemon squid on noodle salad with chilli and coriander dressing $17
  • -Warm roast beetroot and feta salad with balsamic dressing $17
  • Meatballs with warm cherry tomato compote topped with 3 cheese sauce $9.50
  • Add Sides:
  • Big Breakfast: eggs, bacon, mushroom, tomato, hash brown, sausage and toast $18
  • -Salmon $18
  • -Sausage $5
  • Venison and blue cheese $34
    • Tender Venison Loin served Medium Rare with Black Cherry and Red Wine Reduction, nestled on a Roast Vegetable Medley. Accompanied by a Deluxe Garden Salad and homemade vinaigrette, ( GF)
  • -fish $10
    • Fish Bites, Tomato, Melted Cheese, Greens and Tartare Sauce. Served with Fries.
  • Chicken salad $20
    • Juicy Lemon Thyme Chicken Strips served on a bed of Avocado and Mango Salad and a side of Crispy Kale and Sunflower Seed Scorch. (GF) (DF).
  • Rib eye steak $34
    • 250g Ribeye served on a square of Potato Gratin. Accompanied by Deluxe Garden Salad with homemade Vinaigrette and a side of Green Peppercorn Butter.
  • Gold nuggets and chips $9
    • Four Chicken Nuggets and Fries
  • Bok Bok salad (chicken) $11
    • Juicy Chicken Strips and Salad with Homemade Vinaigrette. ( GF).
  • -Or Steak, Eggs and Chips $30
  • -chicken $10
    • Chicken, Tomato, Melted Cheese, Greens and Aoli. Served with Fries.
  • NZ Green Lip Mussels $16
    • Steamed, served with toasted ciabatta and a side of chili garlic butter  for dipping
  • Fishcakes $17
    • Salmon and blue cod fish cakes served on a bed of lettuce with a  trio of mayo
  • Vegetable of the day N/A
  • Chicken Caesar Salad Starter $19 Main $26
    • Creamy caesar dressing, crisp baby gem, parmesan croutons, anchovies, soft boiled egg, topped chicken breast
  • Rob Roy $42
    • 400gm Wakanui grain fed prime beef, “BEST END”, with hollandaise sauce
  • Chocolate Fondue – to share $22
    • Stonegrill dark chocolate fondue with a selection fo fruit and shortbread
  • Fresh garden salad N/A
  • Chicken Liver Parfait $16
    • Smooth chicken liver pâté with toasted ciabatta and onion relish
  • Toast and House Made Raspberry Jam $10.00
    • seed
  • Chorizo $16.50
    • feta, tomato, spinach
  • Chicken & bacon baguette $10.80
    • with cos, tomato, brie, aioli and pesto
  • Smoked salmon $16.50
    • capers, cream cheese, spinach
  • Classic Eggs Benedict $18.00
    • poached free range eggs, english muffin, hollandaise sauce with fried potatoes - spinach, tomato and mushroom
  • Free Range Eggs and Toast $9.00
    • poached, fried, scrambled - grain, sourdough, seed (+$2.00), gluten free (+$1.00)
  • Mexican chicken burger $17.80
    • with cos, tomato, red onion, avocado cream & chipotle aioli
  • Bruschetta $12.00
    • grilled focaccia bread with portobello mushroom, pesto, parmesan, balsamic drizzle
  • 23. Yaki udon vege $12.00
  • - From 2 pcs $4.50
  • - 4 pcs $4.50
  • 13. Teriyaki Beef $16.00
  • - 6 pcs+ miso soup $13.00
  • 31. Salmon sashimi
  • 4. Karaage chicken $9.00
    • crispy chicken -6 pcs
  • 36. Mixed Sashimi
  • French toast with bacon, banana, maple syrup and cinnamon sugar $17.50
  • Duck salad with Asian influenced salad vegetables, iceberg lettuce, cashews and teriyaki dressing $22.00
  • Fat chips with tomato sauce and aioli $7.00
  • Kate’s ballroom light lunch plate Salmon and cucumber club finger sandwich Caramelized onion and brie tart Asparagus roll Mini scone with jam and cream $12.50
  • with bacon and cheese $12.00
  • Larnach Castle pie of the day served with fat chips and salad $16.00
  • Additional scone trap $1.00
  • Eggs Benedict with bacon served on ciabatta, topped with hollandaise sauce $18.00
  • Lamb, chicken, falafel, zucchini One-size $13.50
  • Lamb Doner Kebab
    • Spiced mince lamb cooked on the open spit
  • Combo Kebab One-size $14.50
    • Mix of any two items (lamb, chicken, falafel, zucchini)
  • Humus
    • Chickpeas and tahine dip
  • -Zucchini $3.00
  • Dolma Plate $7.00
    • Vine leaves stuffed with rice and spice, served with salad garnish and minted garlic yoghurt sauce
  • Zucchini Kebab
    • Vegetarian zucchini, feta cheese and egg
  • Combo Shish in Pita or Wrap One-size $18.00
    • Mix of any two shish chicken, lamb, kofta chargrilled
  • Hotate Bata-Yaki $14.00
    • grilled scallops with wasabi mayo
  • Pirikara Kyu-Ri $6.00
    • chilli cucumber salad
  • Gohan $2.00
    • steamed rice
  • Otsumami Kyabetsu $5.00
    • cabbage salad
  • Sarada $5.00
    • green salad
  • Yasai-Ten $10.00
    • vegetable tempura (baby corn, okra, lotus root)
  • Edamame $5.00
    • green soy beans
  • Sashimi Teishoku $15.00
    • salmon tuna scallop mixed sashimi
  • Fettuccini Pasta $10
    • in a creamy tomato sauce, roasted capsicum, olives and parmesan - add chicken $5
  • Chunky Fries $5
  • Open Pocket Pita $10
    • with tendered beef strips, house made coleslaw, lettuce and hummus served with fries
  • Wedges with Sour Cream and Sweet Chilli $7
  • Beer Battered Fish and Chips $10
    • add green salad $5
  • Aioli, BBQ or Sweet Chilli sauce $1
  • Caesar Salad $10
    • with croutons, parmesan, bacon and caesar dressing with a soft boiled egg - add chicken $5
  • Beer Battered Fries $7
  • Nectar Full Breakfast $23.00
    • Poached free range eggs, mushrooms, hashbrowns, grilled vine tomato, bacon, black pudding sausages & house-made tomato jam
  • Grilled Garlic Ciabatta Bread $12.50
    • Spiced lentil dip, toasted seeds
  • Fresh Seasonal Fruit $12.00
    • Honey roasted macadamias, citrus youghurt & gusto apple syrup
  • Hotcakes $14.50
    • Poached rhubarb, hazelnut praline, cinnamon creme fraiche & Canadian maple syrup
  • Poached Free Range Eggs $12.00
    • On toasted ciabatta bread & chive hollandaise
  • Avocado, cows feta, toasted seeds & lemon
  • Slow Cooked Brisket Sandwich $22.50
    • Toasted focaccia, sweet pickles, tempura onion rings, apple and cabbage slaw, chipotle mayonnaise
  • Pepperoni
    • Premium pepperoni, mozzarella and mushrooms
  • Half and Half Option $1 extra at Gourmet Pizza Price *** Gluten Free Bases available in Nedium $1 extra
  • Bacon and Mushroom Pasta (creamy sauce) $16.5
  • Extra Toppings $2.00 for the first topping, $1.00 for the second
    • Anchovies / Bacon / Mushrooms / Egg / Ham / Pepperoni / Chicken / Jalapenos
  • Shoe String Fries $7
  • Mediterranean
    • Bocconcini mozzarella, fresh tomatoes and basil pesto.
  • Chicken, Cranberry and Brie
    • The traditional classic but with a white béchamel sauce flavoured with roast garlic, bringing a whole new taste to this favourite.
  • Garlic Bread Small $7.00 / Large $ 10.00
  • Prime Sirloin Steak $28.50
    • 220g Steak cooked to your liking, served with a green salad and either fries or mash with your choice of Peppercorn Sauce, Mushroom Sauce or Garlic Butter
  • Fries & Tomato Sauce $5.00
  • Seafood Chowder $15.50
    • Served with toasted Ciabatta Bread
  • $21.00 (Main)
  • Soup of the Day $12.50
    • Served with toasted Ciabatta Bread
  • Moroccan Lamb Shank
    • Braised, lightly spiced Lamb Shank bound together with Chickpeas and Vegetables and served with Mashed Potatoes
  • 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
  • Ravioli $12.50
    • Pumpkin and Feta Ravioli with seasonal vegetables and a garlic tomato sauce. Topped with shaved Parmesan and Basil Pesto
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