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
- Sauteed green beans with feta cheese, mint and cacao nibs $9.00
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Eggs Any Way $16.50
- Two eggs poached, fried or scrambled, served with house made tomato & mango chutney and toasted ciabatta, accompanied by your choice of mushrooms or bacon or grilled tomato.
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Cacao Ball - no added sugar $5.80
- 100% chocolate, pureed dates, roasted hazelnuts, orange oil, and cacao nibs. A healthy chocolate treat, packed with antioxidants.
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She's Fish & Chips - A Love Affair! $26.50
- Fish of the day in our chef's special crispy gluten free batter served with hand cut chips, house tartare sauce and grilled lemon.
- - Add cold smoked salmon $9.00
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Irish Cream
- Baileys Caramel
- - For one $10.50
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Hot Lips
- Chilli Spices
- Seafood Mixed Vegetable (Cashew Nut)
- Prawn Omelette
- Crab Chowder Rice Vermicelli Soup $12.00
- Medium $16.00
- Large $32.00
- Medium $16.00
- Grilled Pork & Fried Egg on Broke Rice $12.00
- Stir Fried Chicken With Mushroom
- -garlic butter
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Fish & Chips (GFA) $15.00
- Emerson’s beer battered Blue cod fish, beer battered fries & Elmwood slaw with tartar sauce & lemon
- -Add Baileys $4
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Deep fried ice cream $10
- Crumbed vanilla ice cream with chocolate & caramel sauces & whipped cream
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From the grill
- With your choice of 2 sides and 1 sauce
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BBQ Pork Ribs (GFA) $30.00
- Spicy pork BBQ ribs with Elmwood slaw & beer battered fries
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Caesar salad (GFA) $15.00
- Crispy torn cos lettuce leaf, streaky bacon, herb butter toasted croutons, anchovies, poached egg, Elmwood caesar dressing, parmesan
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Arancini $13.00
- Crumbed & fried bacon mozzarella balls with spicy aioli
- Curry Rice Roll $2.80
- PRAWN CURRY ON RICE $12.00
- PLAIN $3.50
- Scallops dozen $16.00
- HAWAIIAN $5.00
- GIANT $6.80
- CASHEW NUTS $4.00
- Jam Rap $2.00
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The Scarfie $19.50
- A daily changing meal, just like mum use to make.
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Sausages and Mash** $25.00
- Locally made sausages served on creamy mash with onion jam, Ale House gravy and a side of bread.
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Caesar Salad $19.50
- Cos lettuce, garlic croutons, anchovies, streaky bacon, parmesan, and a poached free range egg with a housemade caesar dressing. Add chicken $3.00
- Fries N/A
- Potato Wedges $5.50
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Gourmet Ice Cream** $14.00
- A trio of our Kapiti ice cream served with fruit compote and chocolate hazelnut biscotti.
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Grandma's Lambs Fry $21 Sm / $30 Med
- Thinly sliced lambs liver pan-seared with bacon, mushrooms and onions in our rich Ale House gravy.
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The Summer Platter $32.00
- A platter of brie, creamy blue cheese, smoked cheddar, hummus, ploughman’s pickles, fresh fruit, pâté, gherkins, pickled onions, olives and salmon. Served with a selection of crackers and breads.
- Hollandaise $3.00
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The Big 27 $22.00
- Bacon, soft eggs, pork sausage, potato hash, tomato fondue, mushroom, sourdough toast
- Chef's Salad $7.00
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Warm Salad of Cider Braised Pork Shoulder $23.00
- Crisp iceberg lettuce, apple vinaigrette, spiced almonds, mustard aioli
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Garlic Buttered Flat Breads $12.00
- Roasted peppers, rocket, goats cheese
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Garlic Buttered Flat Bread $12.00
- Roasted peppers, rocket, goats cheese
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Roasted Carrot Cannelloni $24.00
- Braised fennel, sweet & sour raisins, salt baked carrotes
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House Made Soup of the Day $12.00
- Grilled sourdough
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Beef nachos $16.90
- Our own special recipe over corn chips and topped with cheese, sour cream and guacamole
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Creme brulee $11.90
- A classic favourite, light creamy egg custard topped with crunchy golden toffee and served with berries
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Prime angus beef fillet $37.50
- Cooked to your liking, over sweet potato puree, roasted baby beets, creme fraiche, red wine jus and parmesan crisps
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Curry and a pint $25.00
- Chef's latest creation served on rice with poppadom, cucumber and yoghurt raita
- -Small $5.00
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Prawns $17.90
- Tiger prawns sauteed in sesame and ginger sauce
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Pork belly $28.90
- Twice roasted belly of pork, served with gourmet potatoes, portobello mushroom, slow cooked balsamic, onions and jus
- Grilled tomato $4.00
- BACON $4.50
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BANGERS & MASH $15.50
- with caramelised onion & gravy
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ESPRESSO EGG $15.50
- with potato hash, mushroom, spinach, a poached egg & hollandaise
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CHICKEN SALAD $14.00
- with cashews & yogurt dressing
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EGGS BENEDICT $16.50
- poached eggs on a broil with smoked salmon, spinach & hollandaise
- HOT STEAK SAMMY $12.50
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FRENCH TOAST $14.50
- with bacon, banana, maple syrup & cream
- SIDES
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Affagato $13.5
- fresh espresso, vanilla ice-cream & frangelico
- Duck fat potatoes $5.5
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Steamed fresh NZ mussels $17.5
- in a coconut & lime broth with chilli, coriander, tomato & coconut chips
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Goat’s cheese & caramelised onion tart $24.5
- with courgette, smoked beetroot puree & candied walnuts
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5 spice pork belly $26.5
- with sesame rice, bok choy, capsicum, green beans, lychee & plum sweet chili sauce
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French toast $18.5
- berry stuffed brioche with vanilla mascarpone,maple & pistachio
- Pea and bacon risotto $10.5
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Crispy miso chicken thigh $18.5
- wasabi mayo, cucumber, radish, mint & snow pea salad with ginger & lime dressing
- Chicken $12.00
- Warpat (Cheese filled filo pastry) $2.50
- French Fries (M/ L) $3.50/ $5.00
- Falafel $0.50
- Cheese $2.50
- Add rice, humus & garlic dip $10.00
- Cucumber Yoghurt $2.50
- Hummus (M/ L) $3.00/ $4.00
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Cortado fondue (for 2) $20.00
- 3 cheese fondue, perfect for sharing
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Sherry mushrooms $11.00
- button mushrooms, fresh chilli & garlic (gf)
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NZ groper $32.00
- with warm potato salad & an almond sesame crust (gf)
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Garlic Prawn $18.00/ $25.00
- Prawns, capsicum, cream cheese, spinach & cheese (Reg/ Large)
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Vegetarian burrito $15.00
- black beans, free range eggs & avocado salsa
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Hawaiian $18.00/ $25.00
- Ham, honey cured bacon, pineapple, red onion & cheese (Reg/ Large)
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Churros $12.00
- crispy donuts with chocolate orange sauce
- Ice cream sundae (gf) $6.00
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Apple Crumble $11.90
- Our homemade apple crumble will impress, served warm with whipped cream and ice cream.
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Homemade Chocolate Brownie $11.90
- A rich chocolate brownie topped with a chocolate fudge sauce and served with whipped cream.
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Fluffy Omelette $17.90
- A generous folded omelette full of cheese and mushrooms, topped with spring onions and served with a fresh salad and fries.
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Celtic Pancakes $15.50
- Delicious pancakes with maple syrup, bacon and fresh whipped cream.
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Robbie’s Loaf $7.90
- A crusted garlic loaf. A great warm up!
- Bowl of Salad $4.50
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Eggs Benedict $16.90
- With bacon on an English muffin, smothered in a rich creamy hollandaise sauce.
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Roast of the Day $18.90
- A Robbie’s favourite! The chef’s choice of prime oven roasted meat, served with roasted seasonal vegetables and gravy.
- eggs florentine $16.50
- half n half fruit and toast with jam $10.50
- half n half salad plate – see specials board $12.00
- - fried egg and avocado $9.50
- portobello mushrooms with fresh thyme and lemon on toast $15.50
- half n half salad plate $12.00
- fillings: cheese, ham, spinach, mushrooms, tomatoes, bacon, peppers, avocado
- – avocado and bacon $12.00
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Egg Benedict $15.00
- Comes with english muffin, two poached eggs, two bacon and salad.
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Breakfast $19.00
- Potato, scrambled or poached egg, sausage, bacon, tomato, mushroom and salad with toast.
- Extra fillings $0.50
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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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Waffle $14.00
- Comes with rich syrup with banana and ice cream on top.
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Pancake $11.00
- 2 pancakes with butter and maple syrup.
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Toastie $5.50
- Choose any two fillings (cheese, ham, tomato, pineapple, onion)
- Roast beef $7.20
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Manhattan pie (V) $22.00/ $16.00
- Feta, chilli flakes, mozzarella cheese and pizza sauce ( 20" JUMBO/ 14" LARGE)
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Peacemaker (V) $9.90
- Falafel, lettuce, tomato, red onion and hummus
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California sunrise $8.20
- Tuscan mushrooms, cheese, egg, fresh spinach, mayo
- Ham $7.20
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Jersey girl $29.00/ $17.00
- Chicken, italian fennel sausage, capers, herbs, red onion, mozzarella cheese and pizza sauce ( 20" JUMBO/ 14" LARGE)
- Pastrami $9.20
- Low fat pesto $5.40
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
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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
149 Gloucester St, Next Door to the Isaac Theatre Royal, Christchurch 8011, New Zealand
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