01 · The menus
Antipasti
- Focaccia, rosemary, extra virgin olive oil 16
- Olives, citrus, thyme 13
- Salumi selection 21
- Burrata, peperonata, smoked almonds 36
- White anchovies, gremolata, extra virgin olive oil 17
- Crocchette, goat’s cheese, chilli honey, almonds 25
- Pizzetta al miele, pepperoni, hot honey, mozzarella, marinara 25
- Pizzetta margherita, tomato sugo, mozzarella, basil 23
Pasta Fresca
- Paccheri cacio e pepe 34
- Fettuccine alle vongole, mussels, parsley, chilli 36
- Gnocchi di ricotta, prosecco velouté, mushrooms, asparagus, walnuts 37
- Tagliatelle al ragù toscano, free-farmed pork, parmigiano, chives 38
- Cavatelli, pistacchio pesto, zucchini, stracciatella 35
Secondi
- Tagliata di manzo, flat iron, confit leek, rocket, gremolata 39
- Risotto verde, zucchini, peas, Clevedon buffalo, pickled asparagus, sunflower seeds 35
- Nonna’s polpette, sugo, ricotta, basil 37
- Pesce del giorno, asparagus, cipollini onion, spinach crema 38
Contorno
- Verdure alla brace, gremolata, mint, almond 16
- Insalata di finocchio, radish, strawberry, hazelnut, pink peppercorn vinaigrette, basil 17
- Patate sale e aceto, salt and vinegar potatoes, garlic 17
Dolci
- Tiramisù, amaretto, coffee, mascarpone 19
- Pistacchio semifreddo, strawberry, Aperol sherbet 18
- Panna cotta, poached rhubarb, lemon meyer milk crumb 17
Trust Franco
- Food is love. We’re not subtle about it. Dishes for the whole table.
- 80pp/5 courses 95pp/7 courses
Aperitivo
- Aperol Spritz – Aperol, Prosecco, Soda23
- Campari Spritz – Campari, Prosecco, Soda23
- Limoncello Spritz – Santa Marta Limoncello, Prosecco, Soda23
- Hugo Spritz – Fiorente Elderflower Liqueur, Prosecco, Soda23
- Sarti Spritz – Sarti Rosa, Prosecco, Soda24
- 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
- Mezzarcona 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
- Sanpellegrino Italian Sparkling range
- Limonata15
- Aranciata15
- Aranciata Rossa15
- Pompelmo15
Event menus
The latest menus for your event. Send us your final numbers and dietaries five days before.
Canapés
Standing, passed on trays. Allow 4–6 pieces per guest, or leave it to the chef.
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 · 1,500 · 2,000
V vegetarian · VA vegan available · GF gluten free · GFA gluten free available · DF dairy free · DFA dairy free available · all prices exclude GST
Shared Franco
80 per person. Three courses down the middle of the table, served family-style.
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.
Standing to start, then seated
Vegetarian and dairy-free swaps are built in · V vegetarian · VA vegan available · GF gluten free · GFA gluten free available · DF dairy free · DFA dairy free available · all prices exclude GST
To drink
Pick 6 cocktails, 4 beers and 4 non-alcoholic drinks for your bar tab, and 6 wines overleaf. Spirits and mixers are your call. Charged on consumption.
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
Birra
- Peroni – Tap15
- Peroni – 0%12
- BRB Pilsner15
- Menabrea Bionda17
- Menabrea Zero Zero17
Non-alc
Sanpellegrino Italian sparkling
- Limonata15
- Aranciata15
- Aranciata Rossa15
- Pompelmo15
Spirits
Spirits list available on request
Want something that isn’t here?
Custom cocktails, wine and beer orders are available on request.
A welcome drink is required for 30 guests or more · all prices exclude GST
Vino
Per bottle. Pick 6 for your bar tab. Eight pour by the glass on the night; the rest are bottle-only, made for the table.
Vino spumante
- Tallero Prosecco Extra Dry – Veneto90
- Ferrari Brut Trento DOC – Trentino140
- Laurent-Perrier La Cuvée Brut NV – Champagne165
Vino bianco
- Mezzacorona Castel Firmian Sauvignon Blanc – Trentino95
- Fantini Primo Malvasia Chardonnay – Abruzzo85
- Vigneti Romio Pinot Grigio – Friuli95
- 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 – Toscana90
Vino rosso
- Renzo Masi Chianti Cornioletta – Toscana95
- Fantini Montepulciano – Abruzzo90
- Vigneti Romio Organic Sangiovese Rubicone – Emilia-Romagna85
- 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
Want something that isn’t here?
Custom wine and beer orders are available on request.
events@barfranco.nz · 021 221 1307 · all prices exclude GST
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