Francesca Menus

With an ever-changing seasonal menu that nods to the rich culinary heritage and hospitality of Italy, we proudly make each dish our own. A Wãnaka twist courtesy of local ingredients, served with local heart and soul.  Join us at our home, or let us fill yours with our new-age Wãnaka Italian.

À la carte Menu

starters

Marinated olives 16

Balloon bread, olive oil, balsamic 14

Six oysters, cucumber and vermouth mignonette 42

Charred eggplant, stracciatella, pomegranate salsa 29

Kingfish crudo, citrus vinaigrette, apple, chilli, celery 31

Octopus, crispy potato, nduja, aji mayo 31

Pork shoulder croquettes, kumara, mozzarella, chimichurri dip 24

Venison Meatball, parmesan, rocket pesto, tomato sugo 27

MAINs

Pasta casarecce, burrata, hazelnut, sun-dried tomato, parmesan 43

Risotto, oyster mushroom, witloof, porcini, parmesan 39

Pasta tagliatelle, tua tua clams, black garlic, fennel, chilli 43

Pasta radiatori, pulled lamb bolognese, guanciale, chives, lemon, pecorino 44

Pasta gnocchi, braised beef cheek, gremolata, pecorino 42

Half crayfish, garlic butter, lemon MP

PIZZE

Add burrata to your pizza! 16

Margherita, tomato sugo, mozzarella, basil 30

Quattro Formaggi, provolone, taleggio, gorgonzola, parmesan, chestnuts 34

Funghi, oyster mushroom, porcini mushroom, mozzarella, creme fraiche, fontina 33

Salmon, mozzarella, capers, red onion, fennel, salmon caviar 42

Lamb sausage, tomato sugo, mozzarella, potato, cavolo nero salsa verde, pecorino 34

Salami, tomato sugo, mozzarella, red onion, kalamata olives, nduja 35

Coppa, tomato sugo, mozzarella, taleggio, balsamic, rocket 35

SIDE DISHES

Pear & gorgonzola salad, mixed greens, toasted walnuts 20

Asparagus, pistacchio ajo blanco 20

Mixed green salad 12

Fries with sea salt, smoked chilli ‘ketchup’ 14

crust dippers

Chimichurri mayo, tomato sugo, pesto 4

DESSERT

Tiramisu, coffee, mascarpone, Dutch cocoa 18

Frangipane, quince, pear, mascarpone, amaretto 19

Profiterole, dulce de leche, chocolate, ice cream 11

Affogato, vanilla ice cream, espresso, frangelico 18

Vanilla Ice Cream 4 / 7

Takeaway menu

starters

Marinated olives 16

Pork shoulder croquettes, kumara, mozzarella, chimichurri dip 24

Pear & gorgonzola salad, mixed greens, toasted walnuts 20

Fries with sea salt, smoked chilli ‘ketchup’ 14

Pasta

Pasta casarecce, burrata, hazelnut, sun-dried tomato, parmesan 43

Pasta radiatori, pulled lamb bolognese, guanciale, chives, lemon, pecorino 44

Pasta gnocchi, braised beef cheek, gremolata, pecorino 42

Risotto, oyster mushroom, witloof, porcini, parmesan 39

PIZZE

Margherita, tomato sugo, mozzarella, basil 30

Quattro Formaggi, provolone, taleggio, gorgonzola, parmesan, chestnuts 34

Funghi, oyster mushroom, porcini mushroom, mozzarella, creme fraiche, fontina 33

Lamb sausage, tomato sugo, mozzarella, potato, cavolo nero salsa verde, pecorino 34

Salmon, mozzarella, cabbage, sour cream, fennel, spring onion, salmon caviar 42

Salami, tomato sugo, mozzarella, red onion, kalamata olives, nduja 35

Coppa, tomato sugo, mozzarella, taleggio, balsamic, rocket 35

crust dippers

Chimichurri mayo, tomato sugo, pesto 4

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