
Eat & drink · (upstairs) · The Crossing · 166 Cashel St · Ōtautahi
The menus
Fresh pasta, antipasti and cocktails. What’s on right now.
01 · The menus
FRANCO
Antipasti
- Focaccia, rosemary, extra virgin olive oil16
- Olives, citrus, thyme12
- Salumi selection19
- Burrata, capsicum vinaigrette, fennel, smoked almonds36
- White anchovies, gremolata, extra virgin olive oil17
- Crocchette, goat cheese, chilli honey, almond24
- Miele pizzetta, pepperoni, hot honey, mozzarella, marinara24
- Margherita pizzetta, tomato sugo, mozzarella, basil23
Pasta
- Pici cacio e pepe, pecorino romano, black pepper33
- Cavatelli con vongole e 'nduja, clams, chives36
- Gnocchi di ricotta, gorgonzola crema, mushrooms, brussels sprouts, walnuts35
- Tagliatelle al ragù toscano, free-farmed pork, parmigiano, chives38
Secondi
- Guancia di manzo, braised beef cheek, cauliflower gremolata, white anchovies58
- Risotto alla zucca, butternut, pickled chilli, kale, Taleggio35
- Nonna’s polpette, meatballs, sugo, ricotta, basil37
- Pesce di giorno, Jerusalem artichokes, spinach, herb butter38
Contorno
- Charred brussels sprouts alla griglia, gremolata, mint, almond16
- Insalata, walnuts, pear, gorgonzola17
- Patate al forno, Agria, Parmigiano, calabrese aioli17
Dolci
- Tiramisu, amaretto, coffee, mascarpone19
- Pistacchio semifreddo, grapefruit, Aperol sherbet18
- Panna cotta, tamarillo granita, meringue17
Trust Franco
- A curated selection of dishes made to share between your table
BAR
Aperitivo
- Aperol Spritz – Aperol, Prosecco, Soda23
- Campari Spritz – Campari, Prosecco, Soda23
- Limoncello Spritz – Santa Marta Limoncello, Prosecco, Soda23
- Hugo Spritz – Fiorente Elderflower, Prosecco, Soda23
- Classic Negroni – Campari, Rosso Vermouth, Bulldog Gin24
- Negroni Sbagliato – Campari, Rosso Vermouth, Prosecco23
- Cherry Negroni – Campari, Cherry, Rosso Vermouth, Bulldog Gin25
- Americano – Campari, Rosso Vermouth, Soda24
- Amaretto Sour – Disaronno, Wild Turkey Bourbon, Egg White, Lemon25
- Franco Margarita – Espolon Tequila, Grand Marnier, Lemon24
- Espresso Martini – Skyy Vodka, Tia Maria, Espresso25
- Boulevardier – Campari, Rosso Vermouth, Wild Turkey Bourbon26
- Olio Martini: Dry or Dirty – Vodka or Gin, Vermouth, Olives25
Vino Spumante
- Tallero Prosecco Extra Dry – Veneto18/90
- Ferrari Brut Trento DOC – Trentino140
- Laurent-Perrier La Cuvée Brut NV – Champagne165
Vino Bianco
- Mezzacorona Castel Firmian Sauvignon Blanc – Trentino19/95
- Fantini Primo Malvasia Chardonnay – Abruzzo17/85
- Vigneti Romio Pinot Grigio – Friuli19/95
- Vesevo Beneventano Falanghina IGT – Campania90
- Pipoli Bianco Basilicata IGT – Basilicata110
- Mahi Sauvignon Blanc 2025 – Marlborough85
- Dog Point Chardonnay 2023 – Marlborough120
Vino Rosato
- Fattoria di Basciano Rosato – Toscana18/90
Vino Rosso
- Renzo Masi Chianti Cornioletta – Toscana19/95
- Fantini Montepulciano – Abruzzo18/90
- Vigneti Romio Organic Sangiovese Rubicone – Emilia-Romagna17/85
- Sallier de la Tour Syrah – Sicilia95
- Atzei Saragat Cannonau di Sardegna – Sardegna100
- Ascheri Langhe Nebbiolo San Giacomo – Piemonte110
- Vanita Primitivo di Manduria DOP – Puglia93
- Fattoria di Basciano Chianti Rufina Riserva – Toscana107
- Dicey Bannockburn Pinot Noir 2022 – Central Otago110
Birra
- Peroni – Tap15
- Peroni – 0%12
- BRB Pilsner15
- Menabrea Bionda17
- Menabrea Zero Zero17
Non-Alc
- Limonata15
- Aranciata15
- Aranciata Rossa15
- Pompelmo15
EVENTI
The latest menus for your event. Send us your final numbers and dietaries five days before.
Canapés
Bites · 9 each
- Goats cheese croquettes, chilli honey V
- Seasonal arancini, pickled chilli, parsley mayonnaise V · GFA · DFA
- Nonna’s meatballs, tomato sugo, parmesan, basil GFA · DFA
- Market fish crudo, orange, Sicilian olive, lemon oil GF · DF
- Oysters, seasonal mignonette GF · DF
- Potatoes, parsley mayonnaise GF · DF
- Caprese skewer, bocconcini, tomato V · GF · DFA
- Melon, prosciutto GF · DF
Focaccia sliders · 11 each
- Mortadella, smoked provolone, rocket, sugo, balsamic onions DFA · GFA
- Marinated eggplant, smoked provolone, rocket, sugo, balsamic onions V · DFA · GFA
- Crostini, whipped ricotta, pickled tomatoes V
Piadini · 11 each
- Whipped ricotta, pesto, peperonata V · VA · GFA
- White anchovy, gremolata DF · GFA
- Prosciutto, stracciatella, rocket, balsamic glaze DFA · GFA
Grazing table · 40 per person
- Or a set amount, 1,000 minimum · 1,500 · 2,000
Shared Franco
To start
- Focaccia
- Antipasto misto, cured meats, marinated olives, roasted peppers, pickled onions GF · DF
- Stracciatella, peperonata, fig and pistachio agrodolce contains nuts
Mains
- Pork ragù lasagne, rocket salad GFA · DFA
or seasonal risotto - Porchetta, cannellini purée, gremolata GFA · DFA · VA
or eggplant involtini, dairy-free ricotta - Patate arrosto, parsley mayo GF · DF
- Fennel and citrus salad, mint, chilli GF · DF · V
Dolci
- Tiramisu
- Strawberry sorbet DF · V
Tutto Franco
- 110 per person. Shared Franco, plus a chef’s-choice trio from the canapés list as guests arrive.
To drink
- Pick 6 cocktails, 4 beers and 4 non-alcoholic drinks for your bar tab, and 6 wines. Spirits and mixers are your call. Charged on consumption.
02 · Cooked with care
Italian in spirit, never by the cliché


