Address
93 Ardmore Street, Wanaka, Otago, 9305, New Zealand
Francesca's Italian Kitchen in Otago Menu
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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- 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- 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- Baby cos lettuce, sherry vinaigrette $8.70
- Blue cheese, pear and walnut salad $10.00
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-
Margherita $20.00
- Mozzarella, tomato base, fresh basil
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Napoletana $20.00
- Tomato, anchovies, capers, black olives, mozzarella
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Tartufo $23.00
- Mushrooms, mozzarella, black truffle oil, parmesan
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Quattro Formagi $24.00
- Goats cheese, pecorino, taleggio, gorgonzola, fresh thyme
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Pepperoni $25.00
- Venison pepperoni, red onion, chilli oil, mozzarella, tomato, rocket
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Parma $24.00
- Parma ham, mozzarella, tomato, grilled peppers, vincotto
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Salsiccia $24.00
- Pork sausage, tomato, roasted onion, ricotta, rocket, mozzarella
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Salami $24.00
- Sopressa salami, tomato, potato, mozzarella, rosemary, truffle oil
DOLCI-
Tiramisu $14.00
- with house made mascarpone
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Chocolate mousse cake $16.00
- with creme fraiche, praline
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Set lemon cream $15.00
- with rhubarb, prosecco jelly, rhubarb crumble
- Cannoli with custard $5.00
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Affogato $10.00
- Allpress espresso over vanilla ice cream With a shot of Frangelico $16
Nearby Sample Menus
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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 >>
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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
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THE F.A.T. 250 $28.00
- This feed is not for the faint of heart: 250g of Prime NZ porterhouse steak served with garlic herb potatoes, pan fried broccoli (and whatever vegetables fall off the truck), finished with jus, streaky bacon, and tangy, onion jam. Or your classic Steak, Eggs & Chips etc!
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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,
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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
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RIBS, WEDGES, & RINGS $24.50
- Mate, our ribs have been rocking out the door since we took over this crazy place. Try them and see why: A stack of slow-braised, fall-off-the-bone pork ribs drenched in our secret sauce, with seasoned wedges, a tower of beer battered onion rings, and sour cream. Oh, and a finger bowl ’cause you’ll need it!
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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
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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 >>
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Brioche French Toast $19.00
- With strawberry compote, vanilla creme fraiche, and honey toasted almonds
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Tempura Fish $22.90
- Served with fries, green leaf salad and tartare sauce
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Pancake Stack $18.50
- With berry compote, vanilla yoghurt and cinnamon sugar
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Yellow Thai Style Curry $22.00
- With crispy chicken, spiced tofu, Asian herbs and wild rice
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Southern Fried Chicken n Waffles $21.90
- With jalapeno chutney, bacon and maple syrup
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Tabouli and Chickpea Salad $18.50
- With roasted cauliflower, smoked almonds and date labneh
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NZ Green-Shelled Mussels $18.00
- In an apple cider, cream and mustard sauce served with garlic toast
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Coconut Crumbed Fish Burger $20.00
- With tartare slaw, shaved cucumber, whipped avocado, fries and spicy mayonnaise
- Chicken Crave Pita $11.5 Reg / $9.5 Petita
- Roast Beef Salad $10.9 Reg / $8.9 Petita
- Garden Pita $8.5 Reg / $7.5 Petita
- Chick n Fala Pita $11.5 Reg / $9.5 Petita
- Pita Chips and Dip $3.90
- Signature Kids $5.00 per head
- Brave Beef $5.00
- Brownie $2.50
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Seafood Platter $18.50/ $33.00
- Platter containing scallops, prawn twisters, fish bites, crab sticks, with shrimp and fries (For 1/ For 2)
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Toasted Sandwich $6.00
- Choose 3 filling: ham, cheese, tomato, pineapple or onion
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Mushroom + Bacon $16.00
- With salad garnish
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Snack Basket $11.00
- 3 nuggets, 3 mini hotdogs and fries
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Satay Kebabs $15.00
- Tasty satay chicken kebabs, served with fries and our galleon salad.
- Garlic bread + Cheese $11.00
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Satay Chicken Breast $17.00
- Served with seasonal salad and fries, with satay sauce.
- Garlic bread $9.50
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Public's Chicken $14.00
- Fried chicken w coleslaw, homemade aioli and our special peanut sauce
- Carrot & spinach salad w walnuts and blue cheese $9.00
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Public's Breakfast Burger $14.00
- Bacon, eggs, relish and coleslaw
- Poached Eggs on Toast $12.00
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Breakfast Beans $12.00
- Beans served w/ smoked paprila, spinach, chilli, crispy onions, poached egg and grilled bread
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Public's Hash $14.00
- Sauteed potatoes, spinach, mushrooms and a poached egg. Choose smoked fish or corned beef
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Beef Burger $14.00
- 100% prime New Zealand beef patty w beetroot, gherkins and onions finished with old fashioned relish
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Pork Belly Burger $14.00
- Juicy pork belly topped w beetroot, gherkins, onions and crispy iceberg lettuce
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S2. Tom Kha Gai $21.5
- Mild & Creamy Thai Herbal soup base
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C3. Massaman Gai (Med) $25
- Slow-cooked chicken thighs in Massaman Curry with spud, onion, peanut, and fried shallot
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C11. Choo Chee Pla Salmon (Hot) $29
- Mackenzie’s Salmon Steak cooked in sizzling saucy red curry with shredded Kafir Lime Leaves
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K1. Khao Pad Supparod Moo Ham $11
- Pineapple fried rice with Ham and Cashew nut
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S1. Tom Yum Goong (Hot) $25
- Spicy – Tangy herbal Thai most popular soup
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C2. Gang Keaw Waan Gai (Hot) $22.5
- Hot Chicken Green Curry with perfect blended of fresh herbs & spices
- Jasmine Rice S $3.00 / L $5
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F15. Larb Gai (Hot) $23
- Sautéed chicken minced salad with Thai herbs slaw, chilli flakes, and roasted rice
- Lamb $14.50
- Vegetarian Plate $16.90
- (Spit roasted lamb and/or chicken on golden fried french fries with your choice of delicious home made sauces)
- Mix $16.90
- Lamb $14.50
- Mixed $11.90
- (Lamb and/or chicken rolled in pita bread with mix of salads and delicious home made sauces)
- Burger combo $15.90
- CHEESY BREAD & DIP $7.00
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ONION RINGS $6.00
- 12 pcs. & Dip
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BBQ CHICKEN $9.50/$17.50/$23.50
- Mozzarella Cheese, Smoked Chicken, Champagne Ham, Streaky Bacon and Red Onions.
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HAWAIIAN $7.50/$15.50/$21.50
- Mozzarella Cheese, Champagne Ham and Pineapple.
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CRUMBED CAMEMBERT $7.00
- 6 pcs. & Dip
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CHICKEN DELUXE $9.50/$17.50/$23.50
- Mozzarella Cheese, Smoked Chicken, Mushrooms, Smoked Cheddar Cheese, Red Onions and Streaky Bacon.
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PRAWN TEMPURA $6.00
- 6 pcs. & Dip
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PEPPERONI PIZZA $7.50/$15.50/$21.50
- Mozzarella Cheese, Pepperoni.
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Beer Battered Fish and Chips $10
- add green salad $5
- Aioli, BBQ or Sweet Chilli sauce $1
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Chicken Sandwich $10
- relish, aioli and lettuce with fries
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Prawn Risotto $10
- with tender leeks and spring onions, finished with a paprika oil
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Steak S/W $10
- caramelised onions, lettuce and hollandaise sauce with fries - add double steak $5
- Wedges with Sour Cream and Sweet Chilli $7
- Chunky Fries $5
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Chicken tortilla wrap $10
- with cheese, crispy lettuce, freshly made hummus and Cajun aioli - add fries/green salad $5
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All Day Breakfast $20.00
- served with bacon, sausages, eggs, toast, hashbrown and baked beans
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Open Chicken Sandwich $20.00
- served with fries
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Beef Schnitzel $20.00
- served with salad and fries
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Bowl of Fries $5.00
- with tomato sauce
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Bowl of Wedges $9.00
- with bacon, melted cheese and sour cream
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Fish and Chips $20.00
- served with side salad and tartare sauce
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Chicken Cordon Bleu $20.00
- served with salad and fries
- Hawaiian $20.00
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Roast of the day
- Ask our Baaa staff for today's selection served with seasonal and roasted vegetables.
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Open steak sandwich
- 150gm rum p on ciabatta bread, topped w ith lettuce, tomato, aioli and onion rings served w ith fries.
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Pasta of the day
- Ask our Baaa staff for today's selection served with chunky bread.
- Bacon (2) $3.00
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Fish and chips
- Beer battered blue cod served with salad and fries.
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Cicken and bacon salad
- Grilled chicken tossed with bacon, croutons, salad and honey mustard dressing.
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Open chicken sandwich
- G rilled chicken breast on ciabatta bread, topped with lettuce, tomato, avocado and brie cheese served w ith fries.
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B.L.T.
- Bacon, lettuce, tomato, red onion & spicy BBQ sauce served in a Turkish bun.
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Terrace Burger $18.00
- 180gm prime beef pattie served with lettuce, tomato, bacon and cheese topped with onion confit and aioli in a Focaccia style bun with fries
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Sticky Date Pudding $10.00
- Served hot, smothered in rich toffee sauce with vanilla ice cream
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Pancake Stack $12.50
- Light fluffy pancakes covered in maple syrup and your choice of mixed berry compote and natural yoghurt, or, streaky bacon & caramelised banana
- - 2 Shanks $31.00
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Premium Porterhouse $22.00
- A lean, juicy 200gm porterhouse steak with flavours enhanced by the stone
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Seafood Chowder $13.00
- Creamy chowder filled with chunks of fresh seafood and vegetables, served with toasted Ciabatta bread
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Scotch Fillet $32.00
- 250gm of juicy beef, scotch fillet with natural flavours locked in by the stone
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Soup of the Day $10.00
- House made soup served with warmed Focaccia bread
- Beef with Black Pepper Chow Mein (Large)
- Tomato with Egg $15
- Cold chicken with ginger and spring onion sauce $16
- Green bean with garlic sauce $15
- Combination Egg Foo Young (Large)
- Egg Fried Rice Steamed Rice
- Dumpling soup $10 / $13
- Beef in Black Bean Sauce
- Asian spiced roasted duck leg, chargrilled sweet potato, watercress, cherries, radish, cashew & lime $38
- Twice baked goats curd souffle, salad of rocket, roasted pears & candied walnuts $18.5
- Steamed brocolli with feta & toasted almonds $7
- Chargrilled ribeye steak, cafe de paris butter, french fries $35
- Brescia Talleggio (Lombardy, Italy) $19
- Trio of two chefs icecreams & sorbet, brandy snap $15.5
- Vegetarian tasting plate $34
- Selection of olives $8
- Add bacon or Wanaka free-range egg extra $2.00
- Half ‘n’ Half combos, extra $2.00
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Salad n/a
- Mesclun leaves, fire-roasted red peppers, spring onions, carrots and red cabbage dressed with vingerette
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Tap Burger $19.00
- House made prime beef, smoked cheese, red onion, tomato, Fork and Tap BBQ sauce, aioli and shoestring fries
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Shoestring Fries $8.00/ $4.50
- Tossed in lemon pepper and served with aioli and tomato sauce (V)(GF*) Bowl / Half Portion
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Tap Burger $19.00
- House made prime beef, smoked cheese, red onion, tomato, Fork and Tap BBQ sauce, aioli and shoestring fries
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Autumn Harvest $25.00
- Roast pumpkin, walnuts, blue cheese, caramelised onion and sage (V)
- Add bacon or Wanaka free-range egg extra $2.00
Francesca's Italian Kitchen
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
