Francesca's Italian Kitchen in Otago Menu

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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

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

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

Baby cos lettuce, sherry vinaigrette $8.70
Blue cheese, pear and walnut salad $10.00

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

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

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

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Seasoned wedges with .... (V)
Shrimp cocktail (GF) $8.50
- Fresh shrimps bound in a seafood sauce served on lettuce with lemon
Marinated porterhouse steak $12.00
- Served with 2 eggs and chips
Ham steak (GF) $16.00
- Juicy ham steak topped with grilled pineapple. Served with chips & salad
Chef's choice of a burger or wrap or sandwich of the day
- Please see the blackboard for today's special
-Large $20.00
Homemade cheesecake $7.50
- Please see the blackboard for today's flavour
-Large $20.00

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
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 >>
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
BANGERS & MASH $16.50
- Old man Winter is here, and that means it’s time for two beautiful sausages, creamy mashed potato, plenty of cider gravy, crisp peas, a slice of garlic toasted ciabatta, and a grilled BBQ tomato
PASTA O’ THE DAY $19.00
- Nothing silences the stomach grumbles like a bowl of pasta. Ask the staff what Mental Mike came up with for today’s pasta. Whatever it is, I’ll be hot, scrummy, and it’ll come with garlic toasted ciabatta bread >>
BIG F.A.T. BELLY $27.00
- marinated, slow roasted pork belly, served up with creamy mash, potato, roast pumpkin, butter-sautéed market veg, and finished with cider jus and mango peach chutney,
BEEF BURGER $19.00
- This towering monstrosity of a burger is a jaw-dropper – 100% beef patty, thick-cut cheddar, streaky bacon, fried egg, tomato relish, stacked up on lettuce, salad goodies, tomato, house pickles, aioli. Served in a gourmet toasted garlic bun with fries, Tommy, and a crisp onion ring
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)

Pumpkin salad** $15.5
- w spinach, cashew nuts & goats cheese
Portobello mushrooms $17
- w spinach, tomato, poached egg on grilled ciabatta w feta & garlic spread
Salt & pepper squid $15.50
- W fresh salad & chilli mayo
Seafood chowder $18
- W toasted ciabatta bread
Available from 10:00
Beer battered blue cod $24
- W hand cut chips, fresh salad & tatare sauce
Caesar salad** $19
- w chicken, bacon, cos lettuce, croutons, parmesan cheese & poached egg
Available from 11.00am

Thai Sweet Chilli Beef $11.50
- Thin egg noodles with beef and fresh vegetables in a Thai sweet chili sauce
Honey Chicken Fried Rice $10.50
- Battered succulent chicken pieces tossed in honey sauce on wok tossed fried rice and vegetables
Chicken Bites $9.90
- comes in a box
Vegetarian Singapore Noodle $9.90
- Thin rice noodles with fresh vegetables in light curry sauce
Honey Chicken Fried Rice $10.50
- Battered succulent chicken pieces tossed in honey sauce on wok tossed fried rice and vegetables
Curry Laksa $11.90
- Fresh thick egg noodles with prawns, chicken, salad mix and fresh vegetables in a Malaysian-style coconut curry soup
Wanton Noodle Soup $10.50
- Thin egg noodles, BBQ pork, and vegetables with wontons in a special Noodle Hut soup
Sweet and Sour Pork Noodles $10.50
- Succulent crispy pork cubes tossed in our sweet and sour sauce on noodles tossed with vegetables

Fish and Chips $19.00
- Beer battered fish of the day, hand cut fries, and tartare sauce
Powder Keg Chicken Burger $18.00
- Spicy “Powder Keg” crumbed chicken breast, bacon, cole slaw, tomato, onion, mesclun
Pork Belly $22.00
- Mashed potato, caramelised onion, roasted vegetables, molasses jus
Tempura Kumara $15.00
- Lime slaw, housemade ranch
Smiths $25.00
- Pepperoni, bacon, mince beef, olives, mushrooms, caramelized onions, jalapeños and topped with our spicy aioli
Short Rib Po'Boy $15.00
- Short rib, sautéed onions, killer pickles, chipotle aioli
Lamb Stew $19.00
- Bone warming stew laced with hearty veggies and lamb. Served with rustic bread
BBQ Pulled Pork Burger $18.00
- Slow roasted pork, bacon, jalapenos with chilli coleslaw

Free range chicken salad $17.00
- Choose from Quinoa, pistachio, salad greens, sweet potato, grapes and beetroot relish or Avocado, fresh mint, salad greens, citrus, currants, barley and toasted seeds
Pancakes $8.50
- with fresh fruit, yoghurt & maple syrup
French Toast with Bacon, Banana and maple $17.50
- French toast topped with free range bacon, pure maple syrup and fresh banana
Breakfast Bun $11.00
- with free range bacon,egg, tomato, hollandaise and fresh greens.
Buttermilk pancakes $17.00
- with fresh fruit, berry compote, lemon syrup, mascarpone and maple syrup
Vegetable Plate $15.00
- A salad compiled of baby beets, roasted vegetables, cherry tomatoes, mint, lemon, cottage cheese, puy lentils and salsa verde
Fruit Platter w Runny Honey & Yoghurt $14.00
- Seasonal fruit served with honey, mint, yoghurt and granola.
Add wilted spinach $4.00

Classic cheese $5.00
- Mozzarella, mozzarella & mozzarella
Onion rings $3.50
Choose from: Hash bites/ Large fries/ Garlic bread/ Onion rings/ Soft drinks 1.5L $6.00
Apricot chicken $10.50
- Succulent chicken, onion, capsicum & melting mozzarella with an apricot swirl
Trio of cheese $8.50
- Melting mozzarella & swiss cheese with a parmesan sprinkle
Strawberry cheesecake $3.50
Pepperoni lovers $8.90
- Spicy pepperoni, pepperoni & pepperoni topped with melting mozzarella
Italiano $8.90
- Spicy pepperoni, cabanossi, mushroom, capsicum, olives and melting mozzarella with garlic & oregano seasoning

Toast or bagel $6.00
- W american cream cheese, peanut butter, jam or nutella
Buttermilk fried chicken $16.00
- On waffles covered in syrup
-mushrooms, tomato, hash browns & two eggs, served with texas toast $18.50
Huevos rancheros $18.00
- Served w tortillas(can be df/gf)
Skillet breakfasts
- Choose one
for your little big mouth
-bacon, tomato, hash browns & two eggs, served texas toast $20.50

Prawn malabari $17.90
- Prawn curry made with freshly ground coconut and an array of masterfully blended spices
Yellow dal tadka $15.50
- Lentils cooked with spices and butter
Fish sagwala $17.90
- Fillets of fish cooked with fresh spinach gravy
Tandoori chicken (full) $22.90
- Tender spring chicken marinated and grilled in the tandoor
Lamb vindaloo $15.90
- Lamb cooked in hot & spicy gravy with a dash of vinegar, specialty of goa
Mango lassi $5.50
- Mango flavoured yoghurt smoothie
Dal makhani $15.50
- Simmered black lentils and kidney beans sauteed with tomatoes, ginger, cumin, onion and fresh garlic
Sweet mango chutney $3.00

DC Burger $22.00
- Your choice of an Angus beef patty or crumbed chicken breast served with bacon, tomato, cheese, lettuce and house made chilli lime jam and beer battered onion rings on a toasted bun, served with fries and aioli
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
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
Karaage Chicken $12.50
- Crispy chicken served with a petit salad and sweet chilli aioli
Beer Battered Orange Roughy $25.00
- Speight’s beer battered orange roughy served with a green salad, fries and tartare sauce
Open Steak $21.00
- 150g Rib Eye, beer battered onion rings, roasted pepper, lettuce, chilli lime jam and parmesan cheese served on focaccia with fries and aioli
Eggs Benedict Stack $17.50
- Bacon, hash browns, spinach, served with poached eggs topped with hollandaise sauce
Garlic Bread (V) $10.00
- Freshly baked loaf for two with whipped garlic herb butter

Available 11am–2pm
Pasta of the day $14.50
- See specials board
Chicken cheese sandwich $15.50
- Sliced grilled chicken breast roasted with sautéed onions, jalapeños and cheese in a torpedo roll, served with steak-cut fries or salad.
Cheese and onion toastie $7.70
- Served with salad or fries
Soup of the day $12.50
- See specials board; served with toasted ciabatta bread.
Om full breakfast $19.00
- Two poached or scrambled free-range eggs, lightly-grilled streaky bacon, spicy merguez lamb sausage patties, hash browns,house made baked beans and toasted ciabatta bread.
Bowl of steak-cut fries $7.70
- Served with tomato sauce or roasted garlic aioli
Free-range eggs benedict $12.00
- On toasted ciabatta bread, topped with hollandaise, served with your choice of lightly-grilled bacon or baby spinach.

Combination Egg Foo Yung $15 Large / $11 Small
Beef Belly Bok Choi on Rice $12 Large / $10 Small
Stuffed Chicken Wings (Deep Fried) $6.00
Crispy Skin Chicken $13 Large / $11 Small
Fried Tofu with Mushroom Chow Mein $13 Large / $9 Small
Deep Fried Bean Curd in Oyster Sauce $12 Large / $9 Small
Plain Fried Rice $7 Large / $5 Small
Prawn and Cashew Nuts $19 Large / $12 Small

Mozzarella $22
- Buffalo mozzarella, textures of tomato, quinoa crisp, baby herbs, garlic oil.
Truffle mash croquettes $9
Duck $39
- Roulade of Canter Valley duck breast, manchego, smoked tomato, pine nut and cavalo nero, puy lentils, sauteed vegetables, Madiera jus.
Quail $29
- Pancetta wrapped leg and roasted breast of Canter Valley Quail, fennel puree, pickled grapes, dukkah, pommegranite hollandaise.
Olives, goats cheese, and crostini. $12
Rocket, tomato and goats cheese salad $$12 / $18
Fish $39
- Your server will inform you of today's dish
Hare $24
- Horopito peppered loin and braised leg of Bannockburn hare, caramelized kiwifruit, sweet potato, red wine jus.

TEA & TOAST(V)(GF) $10.00
- housemade jam,whitestone butter & a pot of tea
OPEN STEAK SANDWICH(GF) $16.00
- with caramelised onion, bacon, housemade aioli & salad
DOLMADES(GF) $18.00
- staffed vine leaves
CHEESE TOASTIE $12.00
EGGS BENE(V)(GF) $18.00
- ham, ciabatta, hollandaise & sauteed spinach
GRANOLA & YOGHURT(V) $12.00
- housemade granola, yoghurt & fruit
TASTING PLATE(V)(GF) $20.00
- selection of 4 whitestone kinds of cheese, matched with 4 Kurow estate wines
EGGS(V)(GF) $10.00
- poached fried or scrambled

Chicken Wings $9.00
- Marinated in a spicy barbecue sauce
Pasta & Meatballs / Hotdogs on a Stick & Chips / Hawaiian Pizza & Chips $8.00
Beetroot, Goats Cheese and Spinach Salad $15.00
Chocolate Wontons $8.50
- With a cointreau chocolate sauce
Strawberry Ambrosia $7.50
- With white chocolate and marshmallows
Dolmades (stuffed vine leaves) $9.00
- With tomato and horseradish sauce
Pork and Fennel Slaw Sandwich $18.00
- With chips or salad
Pork Ribs $22.00
- In chipotle barbecue sauce

Francesca's Italian Kitchen

Otago > Francesca's Italian Kitchen

Address

93 Ardmore Street, Wanaka, Otago, 9305, New Zealand

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

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Francesca's Italian Kitchen in Otago Menu

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Francesca's Italian Kitchen

Otago > Francesca's Italian Kitchen

Address

Phone

Opened hours

Price

Type

Service

Cuisine

Features

93 Ardmore Street, Wanaka, Otago, 9305, New Zealand

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