Address
149 Gloucester St, Next Door to the Isaac Theatre Royal, Christchurch 8011, New Zealand
Francesca's Italian Kitchen in Christchurch Menu
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CONTORNI- Sides and Bites
- Potato skins with truffle oil, porcini salt, pecorino (GF) ( V) $9.00
- Marinated olives (GF) (V) $10.00
- Garlic flat bread (V) $8.00
- Polenta fries with truffle aioli (V) $9.00
ANTIPASTI- Sharing plates for two
- Salumi plate, pickles, mustard fruits $16.00
- Francesca’s Antipasti Board cured meats and Italian cheeses with sour dough $25.00
INSALATA- Side Salads
- Baby cos lettuce, sherry vinaigrette (GF) $8.00
PRIMI- Starters
- Cloudy Bay clams, chilli, garlic, prosecco, black garlic butter sourdough $16.00
- Kale salad, Apple, sultanas, walnuts, Parmesan and pangrattato (V) $12.00
- Broccoli and rocket salad, crumbed poached egg, truffle vinaigrette, vincotto (V) $16.00
- House smoked salmon, fennel and orange salad, salsa verde (GF) $16.00
- San Daniele prosciutto, pear, rocket, hazelnuts and goat's cheese (GF) $18.00
- Handmade Beetroot agnolotti with nut brown butter, poppy seeds and sage (V) $18.00
- Beef carpaccio, parmesan, lemon aioli, capers, white anchovies $16.00
PIZZA- GF bases available $3
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Margherita Di Bufala (V) $20.00
- Buffalo mozzarella, tomato base, fresh basil
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Napoletana (V) $20.00
- Tomato, anchovies, capers, black olives, mozzarella
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Tartufo (V) $22.00
- Mushrooms, mozzarella, black truffle oil, parmesan
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Quattro Formaggi (V) $24.00
- Goat's cheese, pecorino, taleggio, gorgonzola, fresh thyme
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Pepperoni $23.00
- Venison pepperoni, red onion, chilli oil, mozzarella, tomato, rocket
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Parma $24.00
- Parma ham, mozzarella, tomato, grilled peppers, vincotto
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Salsiccia $24.00
- Pork sausage, tomato, roasted onion, ricotta, rocket, mozzarella
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Salami $24.00
- Sopressa salami, tomato, potato, mozzarella, rosemary, truffle oil
PASTA & MAINS- GF pasta available for some dishes
- House made potato gnocci, Braised beef cheeks, gremolata, pecorino $28.00
- Merino lamb shoulder Ragu, pappardelle, green olives, chilli, lemon, baby spinach $28.00
- Prawn linguine, rocket, sundried tomato, lemon $26.00
- Pea, broad bean and spinach risotto, basil, parsley and rocket (V, GF) $26.00
- Melanzane - baked eggplant with Napoli sauce, parmigiano reggiano, mozzarella, pangrattato and a green side salad (V) $26.00
- Roasted Duck leg, baby spinach, pecorino risotto, pinenut and current salsa (GF) $35.00
- Market fish, cauliflower pureé, charred cauliflower, cherry tomato, chilli, anchovies and olives (GF) $35.00
DOLCI- Dessert
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Tiramisu $14.00
- with house made mascarpone
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Chocolate mousse cake $16.00
- with creme fraiche, praline
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Set lemon cream $15.00
- with rhubarb, prosecco jelly, rhubarb crumble
- Cannoli with custard $5.00
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Affogato (GF) $10.00
- Allpress espresso over vanilla ice cream With a shot of Frangelico $16
Nearby Sample Menus
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-Linguiça Vegetariana
- Vegetarian sausage (on request)
- ●Pork
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-Chouriço Apimentado
- Spicy Chorizo
- ●Sauces
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-Barriga de Porco
- Pork belly
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Salada de Maionese
- Potato Salad seasoned with homemade mayonnaise
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-Picanha ao Alho
- Brazilian traditional rump cut, seasoned with garlic
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-Picanha
- Brazilian traditional rump cap cut
- Assorted Desserts $4.50
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Quarter Chicken $8.90
- Small fraction, big reaction.
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Chicken Garden Salad $14.50
- Succulent strips of basted & grilled chicken breast served on a fresh garden salad setting.
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Chicken Breast Pita $10.90
- Portuguese passion in a pita with a succulent, skinless chicken breast, crisp iceberg lettuce, cucumber & juicy tomato, topped with our special light mayo.
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5 BBQ Thigh Fillets $11.90
- Get high on some thighs.
- Corn on the Cob (Large) $6.50
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Family Fiesta $35.90
- The perfect family fix! One whole, flame-grilled chicken and your choice of two large sides.
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Mediterranean Salad $9.90
- The unmistakable Mediterranean mix of gourmet lettuce, capsicum, olives, feta, onion, cucumber, carrot & cherry tomatoes.
- Orange Juice or Soft Drink $3.00
- Steak Special Sauce in Sizzling Plate (reg/ med) $20.00/ $26.00
- Mixed Vegetables with Egg Tofu ( Reg/ Med ) $15.00/ $21.00
- Beef with Mixed Vegetables (reg/ med) $15.00/ $21.00
- Cantonese Roast Duck ( Half/ Whole ) $24.00/ $46.00
- Penang Prawn Noodle Soup (Spicy) $10.00
- Wonton Soup (small/ medium/ large) $5.00/ $18.00/ $25.00
- Plain Fried Noodles ( Reg/ Med ) $9.00/ $14.00
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Oyster Sauce (served with rice)
- Stir fried seasoning vegetables with oyster sauce
- (D) Prawns $15.00
- (B) Combination Meats $19.00
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Crispy Chicken Red Curry Stir Fried $21.00
- Served with rice
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Drunken Noodles
- Spicy rice noodles with vegetables, chilli & fresh basil
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Green Curry
- Bamboo shoots & vegetables with coconut milk
- (D) Seafood or Prawns $21.00
- (A) Chicken, Beef or Pork $17.00
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Hottie $9.90
- This is our hot one! It has a Beef Pattie, Salad, Grilled Mango with Chilli Mayonnaise, Velvet Relish and as much chilli Sauce as your tastebuds can handle.
- Bottled Water $4
- Hashies $5.5
- Powerade $5
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Homegrown $10.90
- All that is good about this country can be found in the Homegrown. Lamb, Salad, a choice of Beetroot & Horopito Chutney or a Minty Yoghurt Sauce, Aioli & Velvet Relish.
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Mini Animal Rights $9.90
- 1/2 size Kumara & Coriander Pattie, Salad, Yoghurt Sauce, Aioli & Velvet Relish.
- Mushroom or Egg $1.5
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Animal Rights $12.50
- We believe this is the most versatile vege burger in town. It’s a kumara & coriander pattie, salad, beetroot, a minty yoghurt sauce, Aioli and Velvet Relish. Also available with a mushroom or falafel pattie.
- TARAKIHI FILLETS $4.50
- BACON PATTIES $2.40
- ONION SAUSAGES $2.40
- DOUBLE CHOC. DONUTS $2.40
- MUSSELS $4.80 1/2 doz
- SEAFOOD STICKS (2 for $3.80) $2.40
- CHICKEN NUGGETS $4.80 1/2 doz
- - Extra chocolate $1.00
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Margherita S$10.50 /M $16.00 /L $27.50
- Freshly sliced tomatoes, sauce and cheese topped with a sprinkle of sweet basil.
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Roast Vege S $12.00/ M $17.50/ L $29.50
- A selection of oven roasted seasonal vegetables, mushrooms. Finished with garlic aioli. A delectable combination any time of the year.
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Garlic Bread $5.50
- Fresh bread sticks brushed with our own garlic butter.
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Three Cheeses and Spinach S $12.00/ M $17.50/ L $29.50
- Blue cheese, feta cheese and parmesan. Served with spinach and roasted garlic.
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Little Italy $29.50
- Chopped spinach, sliced tomatoes, sun-dried tomatoes, topped with red onion and feta cheese.
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Chicken and Cranberry S $12.00/ M $17.50/ L $29.00
- shredded chicken breast with cream cheese, a sprinkling of cashew nuts, more delicious cranberry sauce and parsley. 'Mangia il legato
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Green Salad $7.00
- Mixed lettuce leaves served with a dressing.
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Spagalimis Bolognaise $20.00
- A delicious bolognese sauce served through seasoned topside beef and garnished with parsley.
- Guacamole $2.00
- cheese $1.50
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Bean and rice burrito $6.90
- With melted queso cheese
- ●Corn chips
- Black or pinto beans
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Vegetarian
- grilled veges with fresh Guacamole
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Pork Carnitas
- marinated in our signature smoked chipotle adobo and juniper sauce and braised overnight
- Bowl
- Chocolate mousse with vanilla bean ice cream $16.00
- Mongolian stir-fry lamb with cumin, chili, served with steamed buns or steamed rice (GF) $28.00
- Thai yellow curry of pumpkin with fried tofu, mushrooms, greens, cashew nuts with steamed rice (VG&GF) $24.00
- Steamed rice $4.00
- Asian slaw salad $8.00
- Oatmeal cookie ice cream sandwich with vanilla bean ice cream $7.00
- Smoked salmon salad with lemon vinaigrette dressing (GF) $18.00
- Crispy eggplant, fragrant Sichuan sticky sauce, pickled ginger (VG&GF) $16.00
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Eggs Benedict $19 Bacon / $21 Salmon
- served on toasted bread with wilted spinach, hash brown & poached eggs topped with hollandaise
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Gas monkey antipasto platter (serves 2-3 people) $35.00
- Cured meats, pickles, marinated olives, soft and hard cheese, fruit, grilled ciabatta, cheesy corn chips with guacamole & salsa
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Holy Burrito $24.00
- Chilli beans, yellow rice & mushrooms with queso blanco, guacamole, sour cream & salsa Served with leafy greens & cheesy corn chips
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See No Evil $21.00
- Braised lamb shoulder in a rich tomato sauce with greek roasted potatoes, goat's feta & mint served with toasted bread
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Soft shell taco duo $12.00
- Black bean, corn and jalapeno, rocket & field mushroom
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Dustan $9.00
- Grilled cheesy sausage & egg with soldiers
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Marmosets $16.00
- Mini beef & bean soft shell tacos with lettuce, cheese, guacamole & sour cream served with monkey tail fries
- Bacon and mushroom penne pasta in a creme fraiche sauce $25.00
- Chicken Satay $5.50
- Tarakihi $4.00
- RodCod $4.00
- Salmon $6.00
- Hoki $3.00
- Vegetarian $5.00
- Sole $5.00
- Fish $5.00
- Smoked salmon & cream cheese $8.50
- Pesto & cheese $7.00
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Happy hotcakes $6.00
- Two hotcakes with ice cream, cream & maple syrup
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Kids platter $7.00
- Toast & jam, fruit & yoghurt, chocolate fish & a fluffy
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Choose from $7.00
- Ham, chicken, bacon or falafel
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Junior big breakfast $8.00
- Bacon, egg, hash brown, toast with tomato sauce
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Muesli & fruit $10.00
- Served with seasonal fruit & natural yoghurt
- Butter & jam $6.00
- Deep Dish Apple Pie with Ice-Cream $6.00
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Home Made Market Soup - Gluten Free $12.00
- Made from fresh ingredients from the Farmers Market, served with honey grain toast or bread and butter (Gluten Free Bread/Toast available)
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Spiced Sticky Date Cake - Gluten & Dairy Free $6.00
- Served with berry coulis
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Caramalised Lemon Tart $6.00
- Served with berry coulis and creme fraiche'
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Crumble Slice $5.00
- Using the best of seasonal fruits, served with berry coulis
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Banbury Cake $6.00
- Made to an age old family recipe, flaky frosted puff pastry encasing a sweetmeat filling of fruits and spices
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Rice Crackle $4.00
- A perennial favorite of young and old alike!!
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Gluten & Dairy Free Chocolate Brownie $6.00
- Deep dish, served warm with raspberry coulis and dusted with icing sugar
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Dukkah crusted lamb $28.00
- Cooked medium rare and served on pumpkin, feta, sundried tomato and caramelized onion tart with fresh salad, gourmet roasted potatoes and harissa mint yoghurt
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Sauteed prawns spaghetti (V option) $26.00
- With chilli, garlic, lime, fresh parmesan and parsley
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Pavlova $12.00
- With fresh cream, fresh kiwi fruit and candied nuts
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Cheesecake of the day $12.00
- Served with berry coulis compote and a tuile biscuit
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Free range omelette $14.50
- Choice of 3 fillings bacon, mushroom, tomato, cheese, onion, spinach
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Flat breads (V) $9.00
- Crispy, thin flatbread with fresh homemade hummus
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Eggs benedict $16.50
- With bacon & hollandaise
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Beef wellington $32.00
- Tender 180g eye fillet wrapped in feather flake pastry with mushroom duxelle, served on garlic mash with fresh green beans and red wine jus
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Pasta of the Day $15.00
- Winter only
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Chicken Salad $16.50
- A mixed salad topped with Warmed Sliced Chicken, Streaky Bacon, Roasted Pecans, Pear & Fig Chutney & Aioli
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Wedges $10.00
- Topped with streaks, Bacon, Melted Cheese & Sour Cream
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Bacon Butty $10.00
- Streaky Bacon & Vic's Focaccia with Tomato Relish
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Toasted Sandwiches $0.50
- Extra filling add
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Ruby's Big Breakfast $18.00
- Eggs, Streaky Bacon, Hashbrowns, Tomato, Kranskys & Vic's Focaccia
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Corn Fritters $14.90
- Served w Streaky Bacon, fresh Seasonal Salad, Sour Cream & Sweet Chilli
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Pancakes $10.00
- Served with Seasonal Fruit, Maple Syrup & Yoghurt
Francesca's Italian Kitchen
Phone
033749790
Opened hours
Monday: 11:30-22:00, Tuesday: 11:30-22:00, Wednesday: 11:30-22:00, Thursday: 11:30-22:00, Friday: 11:30-22:00, Saturday: 11:30-22:00, Sunday: 11:30-22:00
Price
None
Type
None
Service
Table Service
Cuisine
Gluten Free , Italian , Pizza , Vegan , Vegetarian
Features
Wheelchair accessible , Business meetings , Reservations , Waitstaff , Groups , Seating , Highchairs Available , Serves Alcohol , Child-friendly
149 Gloucester St, Next Door to the Isaac Theatre Royal, Christchurch 8011, New Zealand
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