Francesca's Italian Kitchen in Christchurch Menu

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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

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

Side Salads
Baby cos lettuce, sherry vinaigrette (GF) $8.00

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

GF bases available $3
Margherita Di Bufala (V) $20.00
- Buffalo mozzarella, tomato base, fresh basil
Napoletana (V) $20.00
- Tomato, anchovies, capers, black olives, mozzarella
Tartufo (V) $22.00
- Mushrooms, mozzarella, black truffle oil, parmesan
Quattro Formaggi (V) $24.00
- Goat's cheese, pecorino, taleggio, gorgonzola, fresh thyme
Pepperoni $23.00
- Venison pepperoni, red onion, chilli oil, mozzarella, tomato, rocket
Parma $24.00
- Parma ham, mozzarella, tomato, grilled peppers, vincotto
Salsiccia $24.00
- Pork sausage, tomato, roasted onion, ricotta, rocket, mozzarella
Salami $24.00
- Sopressa salami, tomato, potato, mozzarella, rosemary, truffle oil

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

Dessert
Tiramisu $14.00
- with house made mascarpone
Chocolate mousse cake $16.00
- with creme fraiche, praline
Set lemon cream $15.00
- with rhubarb, prosecco jelly, rhubarb crumble
Cannoli with custard $5.00
Affogato (GF) $10.00
- Allpress espresso over vanilla ice cream With a shot of Frangelico $16

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Cheesecake - Ask your friendly server for today's cheesecake flavour and with cream or yoghurt $11.90
Lamb Salad (GF) Twice cooked Canterbury lamb shoulder with honey roasted winter root vegetables, baby beets, tomatoes, cucumber and mesclun bound in a roasted garlic aioli and drizzled with a fresh mi $23.90
Tomato, mozzarella and basil $8.90
Lemon Baked Alaska - Double sponge, vanilla bean ice cream, French meringue and lemon curd $12.90
Berry Waffles House made Belgian waffles with berry compote, vanilla syrup and whipped cream. $16.90
Mussels (GF*) Green lipped mussels sauteed in a creamy white wine sauce, with toasted ciabatta. $10.90 / Main $18.90
Salmon Bellini Cold smoked Akaroa salmon, house made mini bellini, hot smoked salmon mousse, rocket oil and watercress. $13.90
Molten Chocolate Fondant - Chocolate ganache, chocolate wafer, chocolate ice cream and Chantilly cream $12.90

Prawns with Sambal Sauce (Spicy) ( Reg/ Med ) $21.00/ $27.00
Mixed Vegetables Egg Fu Yung ( Reg/ Med ) $15.00/ $21.00
Squid with Sambal Taste (Spicy) ( Reg/ Med ) $16.00/ $22.00
Fried Scallops with Broccoli ( Reg/ Med ) $21.00/ $27.00
Egg Fu Yung (with Pork, Beef,Chicken or Combination Meat) ( Reg/ Med ) $15.00/ $21.00
Pork with Chilli BBQ Sauce (Spicy) (reg/ med) $15.00/ $21.00
Claypot Beef with Curry Coconut Sauce (reg/ med) $15.00/ $21.00
Chicken with Lemon Grass (reg/ med) $15.00/ $21.00

BACON FRITTER $2.30
SWEET AND SOUR FRIED MUSSELS 1/2 DOZ $6.50
EGG $3.00
CHICKEN NUGGETS $5.00
OYSTERS COOKED 1/2 DOZ $15.00
PAUA FRITTER
SWEET & SOUR FRIED SQUID RINGS 1/2 DOZ $5.00
TOMATO $3.00

Vege burger $20.00
- Two Hash browns, sauteed mushrooms, coleslaw, cheese, lettuce & tomato finished with beer battered onion rings.
Macs beer battered fish & chips $26.50
- Please check with your waitress for today's fish of the day. Served with rustic tartare sauce salad & beer battered steak fries.
Prime chargrilled ribeye $32.00
- 250gm ribeye steak cooked to your liking, with your choice of pepper sauce; mushroom sauce; or garlic butter and either beer battered fries with a fresh vibrant salad drizzled with a feijoa & balsamic dressing or seasonal steamed vegetables & gourmet potatoes.
Breads & dips (gf) $14.50
- Toasted Turkish bread served with a trio of dips
Garlic butter $2.00
Salt & pepper squid $16.50
- Served on a bed of mesclun with chilli, coriander, shallots & fried onions drizzled with a refreshing vietnamese dressing
Crumbed chicken tenders $14.50
- Crumbed chicken tenders, served with chunky fries salad & tomato sauce
Prime beef schnitzel $22.00
- One piece of schnitzel crumbed in panko breadcrumbs fried to golden & succulent accompanied with Brickworks rustic chunky apple slaw, beer battered fries smothered in a rich onion gravy.

Curry dosa $15.95
- today's curry served with a freash dosa and house chutney. vegan and/or onion and garlic free options available
Sun burger $12.95 - $16.95
- a tasty sunflower seed pattie with melted cheddar, mayo, house chutney, gherkins, tomato and lettuce
Masala dosa $14.95
- our signature south indian lentil and rice dosa crepe filled with potato masala. served with dal and chutney
Pizza $14.00 - $25.00
Antipasto platter $18.95
- an antipasti selection of marinated olives, seasonal vegetables, sunflower seed patties, house dips and grilled pita bread. vegan
Humming burger $14.95 - $18.95
- our signature deluxe nut pattie topped with melted cheddar, house chutney, gherkins, tomato, lettuce and mayo
Humming burger $16.95 - $19.95
- our signature deluxe nut pattie topped with melted cheddar, house chutney, gherkins, tomato, lettuce and mayo. served with salad and/or fries
Omelette $16.50
- a free-range egg omelette with a choice of filling. served with a side salad

Bread & Butter Pudding $8.00
- With a hint of cinnamon & sultanas served with ice cream & cream
Sticky Date Pudding $8.00
- This classic served hot with toffee sauce, cream & ice cream
Eggs each $2.00
Ice Cream Sundae $7.50
- Everyone’s favourite, choose your topping. Caramel, strawberry, chocolate or raspberry
Check our blackboard for daily specials
Greek Style Marinated Mushrooms * $10.00
- Mushrooms in a rich tomato and red onion marinade served chilled
Lambs Fry $12.00
- Slithers of lambs liver gently pan seared topped with onions and bacon with lashings of gravy
Junior ice cream sundae $4.00

Large Deep Sea cod $5.50
Bacon and Cheese $5.00
Cheese and Pineapple $5.00
Chips $2.60
Potato Fritters $0.90
Spring Rolls $2.80
12 Chicken Nuggets $9.00
Chicken and Cheese Pattie $2.80

Pork with Cashew Nuts $12.50
- Sliced pork, mushrooms with seasonal vegetables and cashew nuts in gravy
Chicken Egg Foo Young $9.50
- Sliced chicken, onions, peans, beans and egg (like an omelette)
Set Menu for 4-6 people $47.00
- Chicken with cashew nuts, Steak black bean sauce, New Town fried rice, Sweet and sour pork
Roast Pork Chow Mein $10.50
- Sliced roast pork with seasonal vegetables in gravy on egg noodles
Roast Pork Egg Foo Young $10.50
- Sliced roast pork, onions, peas, beans and egg (like an omelette)
Chicken with Cashew Nuts $12.50
- Sliced chicken, mushrooms with seasonal vegetables and cashew nuts in gravy
Wontons
Bami Goring $11.50
- Curried steak, chicken, roast pork, shredded cabbage etc with fried egg noodles

Regular Roll
- with lettuce, tomato, onion, tatrouli & onion
-pide $7.00
Burger Combo Meals $12.00
- Bruger with chips & can of drink
Rice Dish
-Medium $8
-Large $11
Deal 2 $8.00
- Burger with chips & pop tops drinks
Kebab Sandwich $6.00
- Choice of Chicken, lamb or mix meat

Beetroot $3.80
ROAST PORK PINEAPPLE ON RICE $10.50
Fish $2.20
Chocolate $2.00
VEGETABLE CHOW MEIN $10.00
Plain Sausages $2.00
PRAWN CURRY ON RICE $11.50
Chips $2.20

Fish + egg n/a
Muffins $3.60
Toasted sandwich $4.50
Beef roll $3.20
Sausages $2.80
Hot dogs $2.80
Giant ham roll $5.50
Pizza buns $3.60

Chicken Tikka $13
- Boneless chicken marinated overnight in yoghurt and spices then skewered and cooked in Tandoor.
Cheese Naan $5
- Naan bread stuffed with grated cheese.
Plain Naan $3
- Traditional Indian Leaned Bread.
Tandoori Chicken $14
- Chicken marinated overnight and traditionally cooked in Tandoor.
Prawn Kasmiri Masala $21
- Prawns cooked in a creamy mild gravy with nuts and sultanas.A popular royal delicacy of the very far north province of Kashmir.
Chicken / Lamb Madras $19.50
- A dish from south India cooked with mustard seeds,curry leaves and coconut cream.
Chicken / Lamb Kadai $19.50
- Cooked in onion based thick gravy with capsicum,tomatoes and spices.
Radda: Lamb/Beef/Chicken $22
- yout selection of meat cooked in Dark Rum, tomato and onion base gravy with added spices, served on a hot sizzling platter - must try

Black Doris Duck n/a
- Plum marinated duck slices, toasted fennel, crumbled feta and sprouts
Gluten free 8” $20.00
Pastries $9.00
- chocolate Danish; mixed berry compote and soft cream
Slow Cooked Brisket Bites $14.00
- with smokey Texan dipping sauce
Spicy Lamb n/a
- Lamb, sambal eggplant, crumbled feta, balsamic glazed red onion and rocket
Vegetarian n/a
- Asparagus, cherry tomatoes, zucchini, pine nuts, light citrus oil and Halloumi
Regular AZZZ Beef Burger $17.00
- caramelised onion, beetroot, pickles, tomato relish, cheese, crisp lettuce and fries
Pizza N/A
- foot, large, halfsies or GF (please turn over for prices and flavours)

∙Sides
Soft tacos crispy beef $18.00
- Served with tomato salsa and avocado
Fish & chips $15.00
- Beer battered fish & chips serve with a side salad, tartar sauce & lemon wedge
- Smoked Salmon $19.50
Roast meal & ice cream sundae - GFA (Please ask) $15.00
Braised pork belly served with homemade steamed lotus leaf buns $18.00
- Served with fresh lettuce, Japanese BBQ sauce & house sesame garlic soy sauce
Seasoned potato wedges $8.50
- Served with sour cream & sweet chili sauce
Toasted chicken club sandwich & chips $15.00
- A traditional three layered club sandwich filled with chicken breast, bacon, tomato, cheese & lettuce served with chips & garnish salad

Mocha $4.50
Chai $4.50
Latte $4.50
Hot chocolate $4.00
Soy $0.70
Hollandaise optional n/a
Iced coffee $7.00
Harvest breakfast $18.00
- seasonal veges, hashbrowns, eggs on toast

Francesca's Italian Kitchen

Canterbury > Christchurch > Francesca's Italian Kitchen

Address

149 Gloucester St, Next Door to the Isaac Theatre Royal, Christchurch 8011, New Zealand

Phone

033749790

Email

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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

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Type

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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

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Francesca's Italian Kitchen in Christchurch Menu

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Francesca's Italian Kitchen

Canterbury > Christchurch > Francesca's Italian Kitchen

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Phone

Email

Opened hours

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Cuisine

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149 Gloucester St, Next Door to the Isaac Theatre Royal, Christchurch 8011, New Zealand

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