Francesca is not your average Italian.

Welcome to new-school Italian with a Wānaka spin, serving up handmade pasta, wood-fired pizza and aprés sips crafted with local ingredients, heart and soul.

We are the bigger pour of your favourite wine, the mouth-watering flavour that’s familiar yet new, the too-loud laughter filling the walls and that soul-warming feeling you’re dining among friends. 

An ever-changing seasonal menu with a nod to the rich culinary heritage of Italy, we proudly make each dish our own. Open daily for lunch, dinner, and a cheeky tipple or two, with cosy outdoor dining available. 

Take your seat at our table or let us bring dinner to yours.