Francesca's Italian Kitchen Wanaka

A restaurant that focuses on the fine art of Italian cooking and family - Francesca’s Italian Kitchen is surely one of Wanaka’s best offerings. Now run and operated by husband-and-wife team Kaalene and Allan, their Scottish and Croatian hospitality mix has made this a favourite in the lakeside town.

A warm and contemporary restaurant awaits, plunging diners into a lively atmosphere that bubbles with laughter and chatter. The informal layout of bistro tables invites you to kick back and relax with loved ones under the glow of dozens of glass lanterns. Authentically Italian in look and feel, Francesca’s will have you in amore in no time.

Specialists in spellbinding pizzas and pasta, Francesca’s uses only locally sourced, seasonal and fresh ingredients to compose their dishes. That’s why you won’t find more delicious beef gnocchi, polenta fries or sourdough-based pizzas in the vicinity.

The pizzas are topped with all our favourite classic combinations...oozing mozzarella to venison pepperoni, parma ham, veggies and heaps of spritely basil. There’s happiness in every slice. And for dessert? It has to be a classic cannoli or spoonful after spoonful of creamy Tiramisu...come sit at our table.