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
- Roast Roll and Chips $9.50
- Wedges topped with Bacon and Grilled Cheese and Sour Cream $9.50
- Chicken and Bacon Burger $6.50
- Chicken and Bacon Burger with Chips $10
- Calamari, Chips and a Garden Salad $9.50
- Toasted Sandwich with a choice of fillings $5.00
- Large Chips $6.50
- Steak, Eggs, Chips and a Garden Salad topped with Garlic Butter $17.50
- Mix $12.50
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Souvlaki
- Wrapped in a hot pita bread with your choice of lamb, chicken, beef, kofta (minced beef) or vegetarian falafel, feta cheese (or green large: $8.50). Served with lettuce, coleslaw, humus, tahini, tzatziki, Turkish salad, mayo.
- Large $11.00
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Kebab Meals $15.00
- Served in a plastic container with your choice of lamb, chicken, beef, kofta (minced beef) or vegetarian falafel with pita bread or rice and salads & sauces.
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Kebab Skewers $5.00
- Lamb, beef or chicken, served with your choice of sauce: sweet/mild/hot chilli, barbecue or satay.
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Small Souvlaki $8.00
- Served in a hot pita pocket with your choice of lamb, chicken, beef, kofta (minced beef) or vegetarian falafel, feta cheese (or green salad: $6.50). Served with lettuce, coleslaw, humus, tahini, tzatziki, Turkish salad, mayo.
- Triple $13.50
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Delux Souvlaki $17.00
- Served in an open pizza box with your choice of lamb, chicken, beef or kofta (minced beef) or vegetarian falafel, on a flat pita bread with green salad, cheese, mushrooms & sauces.
- Pineapple $4.20
- Mushroom $2.50
- Fish $2.30
- Tomato $2.50
- Crumbed or Battered Sole Fillet $5.00
- Plain Donut $2.00
- Steak & Onion roll $2.70
- Pineapple $2.50
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Chicken Naan Roll with Mint Chutney $9.5
- Chicken, ginger, tomato and onion wrapped in Naan bread.
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Dal Tarka $11.5
- Yellow split lentils cooked with turmeric, chopped onions, ginger, garlic, tomatoes and garam masala.
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Chicken Tikka Masala $12.5
- Chicken cooked with tomatoes, onion and yoghurt based gravy.
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Lamb Naan Roll with Mint Chutney $9.5
- Lamb, ginger, tomato and onion wrapped in Naan bread.
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Shahi Paneer $11.5
- Cottage cheese cooked in homemade spices with tomatoes and mild creamy sauce.
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Lamb Curry $12.5
- Lean lamb cooked in onion and yoghurt sauce with special aromatic spices.
- All Curries are served with Rice and Plain Naan Bread $N/A
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Chicken Biryani $12.5
- Rice cooked with tender boneless chicken, peas and green coriander served with Raita.
- CHIPS + GUACAMOLE $5.50
- Sour Cream
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QUESADILLA SUPREME $9.90
- Meat + 2 salsa
- KIDS QUESADILLA $5.50
- Salsa (Mild, Hot, Mango, Corn)
- Lettuce
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SNACK NACHOS $6.90
- With melted queso cheese
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Bowl naked burrito in a bowl/FILL IT WITH $12.90
- Chicken-Marinated in Pepe's authentic smoked chipotle adobo sauce and grilled to perfection
- Mushrooms $3.00
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The Meat Platter
- Sticky Ribs, Salami, Fried Chicken, Sausage, Cheese, Pesto, and Breads
- Add - Chilli $1.00
- Pizza Large $18 Small $12
- Sticky Pork Ribs with Salad and Fries $18.50
- Orzo Pasta with Creamy White Wine Sauce, Crispy Bacon, Pumpkin and Rocket. Sprinkled with Parmesan $16.50
- Sticky Date Pudding with Vanilla Ice Cream
- Bacon $3.00
- Today's Soup in a Bowl with Hucks Beer Bread & Butter $12.00
- Daily Mrs Hucks Salad $9.00
- Ham Sandwich, Potato Chips & Pickles $9.90
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Denver Omelette $15.90
- Three Organic Eggs, Bacon, Ham & Peppers
- Mrs Hucks Cheeseburger with Hand Cut Fries $18.90
- Add Small Fries to Any Sandwich $3.90
- All Day Dine In or Take Out
- Salmon Gravlax, Salad Greens & Horseradish Cream Sandwich on Hucks Beer Bread $15.90
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8. Cathay's Chicken $16.00
- Deep fried crumbed chicken breast, served With sweet and sour sauce
- 10. Chicken with Black Bean Sauce $13.00
- 61. Vegetable Fried Rice $11.00
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83. Grilled Chicken $19.00
- Grilled chicken and vegetables in Korean mild sauce
- 53. Chicken (or Beef) Egg Foo Yong $12.00
- 3. Deep-fried Chicken Wings (6 pcs) $7.50
- 29. Honey BBQ Pork $15.00
- 40. Tofu with Soy Sauce $13.00
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PANCAKES $14.50
- with berry compote, maple syrup & cream
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FRENCH TOAST $14.50
- with bacon, banana, maple syrup & cream
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FARMER'S BREAKFAST $17.00
- with bacon, eggs, toast, tomato, hash brown, sausage & mushroom
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CHICKEN SALAD $14.00
- with cashews & yogurt dressing
- 1 EGG $2.50
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THE BEEF SALAD $14.00
- with crispy noodles & toasted peanuts
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ESPRESSO EGG $15.50
- with potato hash, mushroom, spinach, a poached egg & hollandaise
- BACON $4.50
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OMELLETE $16.50
- a three egg omelette with your choice of ham, onion, cheese, mushroom and tomato
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NZ GREEN LIPPED MUSSELS(GFO) $15.00
- mussels sourced from the Marlborough sounds, steamed in garlic, cream, white wine and our own garden herbs. Topped with toasted ciabatta
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SOUP OF THE DAY(V)(GFO) $12.00
- made with fresh local in season ingredients, served with toasted ciabatta
- Pan fried calamari with chorizo (DF)
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TRI COLOUR SCALLOPS AND BLACK PUDDING (GF)(DF) $16.00
- scallops placed on locally produced black pudding on a trio parsnip, butternut pumpkin and pea
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SEAFOOD PLATTER TO SHARE $55.00
- salmon, crumbed prawns, scallops, fried calamari, demitasse of crayfish bisque, mussels, ginger beer battered orange roughy, salad and toasted ciabatta
- Tender goat pieces in Indian sauce(GF)
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MACS GINGER BEER BATTERED FISH AND CHIPS (DF) $26.00
- southern ocean orange roughy, served with fries, coleslaw and chunky house made tartare sauce
- Delicatessen platter (combination any 4 of the above) $41.00
- Steamed clams (subject to availability) $18.00
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Duck with tofu $12.00 / $14.50
- medium / large
- Stir fried seasonal vegetables $12.60
- Prawns (in shell) with spicy salt $23.10
- Deep fried prawns with sweet and sour sauce $21.00
- King prawns with garlic and bean threads casserole $23.10
- Stir fried squid with shrimp sauce $21.00
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Non-veg platter $16.99
- Assorted spring rolls, wontons and cocktail samosa, served with sweet chili sauce or plum sauce.
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Goan fish curry
- Fish cooked in coconut milk, mustard seeds, almond paste & spices.
- Chilly chicken $15.50
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Vegetable samosa (2 psc) $4.99
- Flaky pastry filled with mashed potatoes, peas and cumin seed.
- Lamb $16.50
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Bhuna chicken/lamb/beef/prawn
- Choice of your meat cooked with tomato, onions, fresh herbs, garam masala, ginger, garlic and spices.
- Mushroom chilly $14.50
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Vindaloo chicken/lamb/beef/ prawn
- Red hot curry from goa, choice of your meat.
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Soup (Pumpkin or Mushroom) $11.00
- Comes with a piece of toast (may vary according to season)
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Egg Benedict $15.00
- Comes with english muffin, two poached eggs, two bacon and salad.
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Toastie $5.50
- Choose any two fillings (cheese, ham, tomato, pineapple, onion)
- Extra fillings $0.50
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Waffle $14.00
- Comes with rich syrup with banana and ice cream on top.
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Breakfast $19.00
- Potato, scrambled or poached egg, sausage, bacon, tomato, mushroom and salad with toast.
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Pancake $11.00
- 2 pancakes with butter and maple syrup.
- (+) Add prawns (+) $ 4.50
- SUPREME STEAK SANDWICH Sirloin steak, caramelized onion, garlic aioli, tomato and lettuce served in a ciabatta accompanied with makikihi fries $21.50
- CAJUN CHICKEN BURGER Grilled chicken, bacon, guacamole, tomato and lettuce served in a sesame bun accompanied with makikihi fries $19.50
- BEEF BURGER THE WORKS Beef pattie, bacon, fried egg, cheese, tomato and lettuce served in a toasted sesame bun accompanied with makikihi fries $20.50
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Garlic Prawns $14.00
- with chilli flakes, lemon and parsley
- ROASTED PUMPKIN AND RICOTTA RAVIOLI Ravioli filled with roasted pumpkin and ricotta, basil pesto sauce served with pumpkin chips and parmesan cheese $19.50
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Fried Calamari $14.00
- with garlic mayonnaise and lemon
- VEGGIE DELIGHT Char-grilled peppers, spinach, zucchini, mushroom and red onion $23.00
- Olives N/A
- Yoghurt N/A
- Sweet Chilli N/A
- Ham N/A
- Chicken & Bacon Ranch Melt N/A
- Meatball N/A
- Pizza Sub with Cheese N/A
- Thinly Cut Sour Cream & Chives N/A
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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