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 15
Balloon bread, olive oil, balsamic 12
Beets, goat cheese, mascarpone, orange, rocket, pinenuts 26
Fonduta, Jerusalem artichoke, leek, garlic sourdough 24
Kingfish tartare, citrus vinaigrette, apple, chilli, celery 29
Octopus, potato rosti, nduja, hollandaise 31
Pork shoulder croquettes, kumara, mozzarella, chimichurri dip 24
Meatball sub, venison, mozarella, rocket pesto, tomato sugo 27
MAINs
Pasta rigatoni, burrata, romesco, hazelnut, sun-dried tomato, parmesan 41
Pasta casarecce cacio e pepe, fresh truffle, egg yolk, horopito, pecorino 49
Risotto, oyster mushroom, radicchio, porcini, parmesan 37
Pasta tagliatelle, tua tua clams, black garlic, fennel, chilli 39
Pasta paccheri, lamb ragu, lamb pancetta, chives, lemon, pecorino 43
Pasta gnocchi, braised beef cheek, gremolata, pecorino 40
Whole blue cod, caper beurre blanc, cavolo nero 65
PIZZE
Margherita, tomato sugo, mozzarella, basil 29
Pumpkin, mozzarella, chestnut, goat cheese, sage 31
Funghi, oyster mushroom, porcini mushroom, mozzarella, creme fraiche, fontina 31
Salmon, mozzarella, cabbage, sour cream, fennel, spring onion, salmon caviar 42
Lamb sausage, tomato sugo, mozzarella, potato, cavolo nero salsa verde, pecorino 33
Salami, tomato sugo, mozzarella, red onion, red peppers, kalamata olives, honey 33
Coppa, tomato sugo, mozzarella, taleggio, balsamic, rocket 35
SIDE DISHES
Pear & gorgonzola salad, mixed greens, toasted walnuts 20
Mixed green salad 12
Brussels, lemon emulsion, ancho chilli sugo, sun-dried crisp 16
Fries with sea salt, smoked chilli 'ketchup' 13
crust dippers
Chimichurri mayo, tomato sugo, pesto 4
special additions
Black Quail Truffle +24 for approx. 5g
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
happy hour at the bar
• $5 select bottled beers
• $5 specialty cocktails
• $5 select glasses of wine
• $5 off our happy hour food menu
The Francesca wine list focuses on lovely drops from New Zealand and Italy. We encourage you to try something a little different. We also have a range of house-made cocktails, beer, wine and alcohol-free options.
Bookings & Enquiries
(03) 443 5599
hello@francescawanaka.co.nz