Christchurch
restaurant

Francesca's Italian Kitchen

Corroborated
149 Gloucester Street, Christchurch Central City, Christchurch 8011Website
ReviewsGoogle4.5(1,402)Tripadvisor4.3(558)Yelp4.6(21)Reviewed 06 Oct 2026
About

About Francesca's Italian Kitchen

About Francesca's Italian Kitchen

Francesca's Italian Kitchen is an Italian restaurant at 149 Gloucester Street in central Christchurch, next door to the Isaac Theatre Royal. It focuses on authentic Italian cooking and hospitality, using fresh produce and quality local and imported ingredients.

Food and dining

Led by head chef Diego, the menu features classic Italian dishes alongside thin-base pizzas cooked in a wood-fired oven, with seasonal local and international ingredients. The wine list spans New Zealand and Italian labels, complemented by an extensive range of craft beers, spirits and cocktails. The restaurant is open seven nights for dinner and weekdays for lunch, and offers vegetarian, vegan and gluten-free options. Both bookings and walk-ins are welcome.

Functions and MICE relevance

With its central location beside the Isaac Theatre Royal, crowd-friendly Italian menu and full drinks list, Francesca's suits group dinners, client entertaining and pre- or post-event dining for delegates attending meetings or events in Christchurch. Explore more Christchurch venues for dining and functions.

Sources: fransitalianchristchurch.nz, tripadvisor.com, bestrestaurants.nz. Researched and written from public sources · 18 Sept 2026.

Capacity

Spaces

1 space

Dining & Functions

restaurant
Listed
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Theatre
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Classroom
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Banquet
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Cabaret
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Cocktail
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Boardroom
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U-Shape
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Hollow Square

Details

Contact

Address
149 Gloucester Street, Christchurch Central City, Christchurch 8011