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
- Chicken egg foo young $18.00
- Salt and pepper prawn cutlets (Standard/Large) $25.00/$35.00
- Chinese style barbeque pork roll with egg yolk $25.00
- Barbeque pork fried rice vermicelli $13.00
- Bean sauce flvoured sliced pork belly served in claypot $18.00
- Steamed bun with chinese sausage $4.00
- Fish pieces served in sichuan style fiery sauce $30.00
- Chicken fried rice vermicelli $12.00
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Aloo Sagh $14.99
- Diced potato cooked in cumin seeds, garlic and spinach.
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Prawn Makhani $17.99
- Prawn cooked in creamy mild gravy with nuts and sultana.
- Onion Kulcha $4.50
- Garlic Naan $3.50
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Vegetable Biryani $13.99
- Rice and vegetable are cooked together with nuts and spices to make a sumptuous one pot meal.
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Mushroom/Cheese Chilly $11.99
- Fresh mushrooms/cottage cheese traditionally cooked on tawa with capsicum, onion and spices.
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Lamb Tikka Masala $15.99
- Lamb cooked in mild delicately spiced gravy added with grated tomatoes and onions.
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Cheese Tikka $11.99
- Cheese marinated overnight in yoghurt and spices then skewered and cooked in tandoor.
- Soup with Fish and Tofu and Coriander $15.00
- Beef Sparerib / Fillet with Special House BBQ Sauce on Sizzling Plate $16.00
- Shredded Pork with Hot Sweet and Sour Sauce $16.00
- Stir Fried Abalone POA
- Crayfish with Spring Onion and Ginger POA
- Beijing Style Shredded Pork $16.00
- Black Pepper Beef on Sizzling Plate $16.00
- Soup with Tomato and Egg $5.00
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Lamb Salata $24.50
- Grilled Canterbury lamb served over fire roasted Mediterranean vegetables and fresh mesclun, dressed with extra virgin olive oil and red wine vinaigrette, finished with crumbled feta cheese and toasted sunflower seeds. GF
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Dreaming Of Dolmades $11.99
- Steam softened grape vine leaves packed with sticky arborio rice and fine herbs, dressed with extra virgin olive ‘n lemon oil, served with thick ‘n creamy tzatziki. V GF
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Village Style Kleftiko $28.50
- Masterpiece of slow cooked Canterbury lamb, grilled Mediterranean vegetables and thick cut agria potatoes, oven baked in Costas® flavorsome packed herb sauce, and topped with crumbled feta cheese, served the 200 year old traditional way in a Greek clay pot. GF
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Evros 'Sun-Kissed' Chicken Fillet $24.50/ $29.50
- Loaded with flavour our 100% chicken breast fillet is marinated with Costas® classic family blend of fresh herbs and aromatic spices, char-grilled for a bold ‘n smoky flavour and delivered to your searing hot.(R/ G)
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Garlic Pita Bread $9.99
- Freshly toasted pita bread filled with creamy garlic butter. V
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Grilled Canterbury Lamb $25.50/ $29.99
- Export quality Canterbury lamb marinated with Costas® traditional herbs ‘n spices and cooked to tender perfection.(R/ G)
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Mediterranean Meatballs $11.99
- Fork-tender marinated meatballs oven baked and finished in a rich tomato, onion and red wine sauce, topped with melted Kefalograviera cheese, served with toasted village pita bread.
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Hercules Brizola 300g $33.99
- 300g prime Angus ribeye marinated with Costas® traditional family recipe and char-grilled for a stunning bold flavour, served with fire roasted mediterranean vegetables and baked rosemary ‘n garlic agria potatoes, topped with rich red pepper ‘n white-wine sauce. GF
- MEAT PATTIES $2.40
- CORN FRITTERS $2.40
- ONION RINGS $4.80 1/2 doz
- WON TONS $4.80 1/2 doz
- MUSSELS $4.80 1/2 doz
- FISH $2.60
- AKAROA COD $4.50
- KUMARA CHIPS (400g) $4.50
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Double Cheeseburger Combo N/A
- The double banger of your favourite burger. A Double Cheeseburger served alongside a chilled medium soft drink, and medium fries. You’ll be telling your grandkids about this one in years to come.
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The Clubhouse Chicken - Crispy N/A
- Turn your attention to The Clubhouse Chicken - Crispy. With a crispy chicken patty, crispy bacon, grilled onion, Swiss Cheese, tomato, lettuce, and Big Mac® sauce in a brioche style bun; this burger tastes as good as it looks.
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Balsamic Dressing N/A
- Splash your salad with our delicious combo of Balsamic and white wine vinegar. Love that Mediterranean flavour.
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The Almighty Angus® 1/2lb N/A
- Crispy bacon, a 1/2 pound of juicy 100% NZ Angus beef, red onion, cheese, and a dash of tomato relish in our new chilli chive bun. If you’re serious about seriously good Angus, you'll want to make time for this burger.
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Chicken McWrap® Caesar - Grilled N/A
- Introducing the new delicious Chicken Caesar McWrap®, with grilled 100% NZ chicken, tasty bacon pieces, shaved parmesan and crisp iceberg lettuce drizzled with creamy Caesar sauce all wrapped up in a warmed tortilla and ready to eat on the go.
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Chick'n McCheese N/A
- A delicious combination of crispy coated chicken, lettuce, cheese, ketchup and mayonnaise.
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Hash Brown N/A
- Get 'em hot. A crunchy, golden brown crust steaming with fluffy potato inside.
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McChicken® N/A
- Made with New Zealand chicken breast sourced from Ingham®, in a seasoned tempura coating. Topped with locally grown crunchy iceberg lettuce and our exceptional McChicken® sauce, between a sesame seed bun. It's difficult to beat a classic.
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Breakfast Combinations $4.00
- Toast - white or brown with a selection of preserves - Fruit Toast
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Death by Chocolate $7.50
- Berry Brownie with Chocolate Ice Cream & Sauces
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Sticky Date Pudding $7.50
- With Butterscotch sauce & Ice Cream
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Seafood Chowder $18.00
- Creamy Chowder with fresh seafood - fish, scallop, mussel & prawns. Served with garlic bread
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Pancakes $16.80
- With streaky bacon, caramelised banana and maple syrup or with vanilla ice cream and wild berry compote
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250gm Ribeye Steak $22.50
- Served with Mushroom sauce, with your choice of dauphinoise potato or fries. Served with Garden Salad
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Station One Club Sandwich $18.00
- Chicken, Bacon, Tomato, Cucumber, fried egg, feta dressing, served with steak fries
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Fruit Shortcake $7.50
- Warmed with Ice Cream & Custard
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Plain Naan or Butter Naan $3.50
- Naan bread made from flour baked in tandoor
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Tandoori Prawns - 10pcs per portion $18.00
- Prawns marinated aromatically with fresh herbs, spices and touch of cream, cooked delicately in tandoor
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Samosa Chaat (Chef Special) $5.00
- Tasty Samosa topped with sauce of yoghurt, tomatoes & onions
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Mushroom Masala $14.00
- Mushroom and green peas cooked in garlic with vegetable gravy
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Garlic Kebab - 5 pieces per portion $13.00
- Chicken marinated with cream, yoghurt, ginger, garlic paste and cashew nuts
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Garlic Naan $4.50
- Naan bread sprinkled with fresh crushed garlic
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Chicken Manchurian $16.00
- Boneless chicken coated in egg, black pepper and corn flour deep fried, sauted with garlic, soya sauce and vinegar
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Poppadam (4 pieces) $3.00
- Classic Indian lentil crackers
- Raita $2.90
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Badam Faal Naan $5.40
- Naan bread stuffed with minced fruit and nuts
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Nobo Macher Bora $12.90
- Nobanno’s specialty aromatic and tasty fish cake serve with Nobanno specialty garlic sauce
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Green Salad $9.90
- A portion of healthy salad made of fresh cucumber, tomato, apple, carrot and masculine leaves garnish with cottage cheese and Nobanno lemon dressing
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Nobanno Healthy Kebab Roll $9.90
- Tandoori chicken or Keema (lamb) or Vegetable or Egg
- Nobanno salad $9.90
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Garlic Naan $4.40
- Naan bread stuffed with crushed garlic
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Badam Chicken or lamb or beef $9.90
- (A mild curry served in a delicious creamy sauce of ground cashew nuts.)
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Banoffee Pie $13.00
- Baked caramel on biscuit base, banana and cream layered, butterscotch sauce and vanilla ice cream
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Prawn Saganaki $18.00
- Baked prawns in mild tomato sauce, finished with crombed feta and herbs. Served with crusty bread
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Creme Brulee $13.00
- Creme brulee with pistachio biscotti and vanilla icecream
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Paella Ala Valencia $28.00
- Seafood and chorizo speciality rice dish from Spain - add chicken $32.00
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Greek $24.00
- add Lamb
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Farmers Breakfast $22.00
- Two eggs any style, with bacon, kransky sausage, grilled tomato, sautéed mushrooms, hash brown and toasted ciabatta
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Pita Bread and Dips $13.00
- Olive tapenade, tzatziki, hummus, served with grilled pita bread
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Lamb Shawarma $24.00
- Pita pockets of lamb, tomato, cucumber and lettuce, tahini and aioli, Served with chickpea and tomato couscous - Falafel option $22.00
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Vanta (vegetarian) $21.50
- Aubergine and kumra – exotic dish from the terai region of Nepal
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Matar Paneer $18.50
- Peas and cottage cheese (paneer) in a tomato based sauce, spiced with garam masala
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Mix Pickel $3.50
- Nice and spicey
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Kadhai Paneer $21.50
- Cottage cheese cooked with tomatoes-onions-bell peppers- and a blend of Indian spices
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Mince Stix $13.50
- Mince lamb, cooked on iron stix – classic creation of times
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Kashmiri Chicken (pot / box / reg) $10.00 / $10.00 / $18.50
- Delicate creamy curry – subtle yet sophisticated
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Extra Rice $3.50
- Basmati – rice of kings
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Chicken Tikka $15.00
- Tender chicken chunks marinated in yoghurt and spices
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Chicken on Rice with Mayo S $6.20 L $9.00
- Teriyaki Chicken, Karaage Chicken
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Tuna Roll 4P $5.80 8P $9.90
- Cucumber, Carrot, Tuna-Mayo
- Niku Udon $13.50
- Kakiage Udon $12.00
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Prawn Tempra Roll 8P $12.00
- Lettuce, Teriyaki sauce, Prawn-Tempra
- Tempra Prawn 1P $3.00
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Prawn Katsu Roll 8P $12.00
- Cabbage, Mayo, Tartar sauce, Prawn-Katsu
- Cream Cheese $0.50
- served with toast $7.00
- -raisins
- -2x marshmallows
- cheese & onion
- ham & cheese $4.90
- Combo#2 $5.90
- smoked salmon & cream cheese
- gluten free toasties made on request $5.90
- half n half fruit and toast with jam $10.50
- eggs your way $9.50
- hot smoked salmon on a potato rosti with wilted spinach and a poached egg $16.50
- – add bacon $15.50
- fresh fruit salad with yogurt $10.50
- tomato and avocado on toasted wholegrain $9.50
- toast and jam $6.50
- pulled pork with Dijon and maple slaw wrap $13.50
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Chicken Cashew Nuts (GR) $19
- w/ Mushrooms
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Khanom Sakoo (GF) $19
- Warm Tapioca Pudding w/ Creamy Coconut Milk
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Sweet & Sour Market Fish $26
- in Thai Street Style w/ Cashews
- Crispy Prawn Wontons (6) $7
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Sweet & Sour Crispy Wontons $17
- w/ BBQ Pork & Thai Crispy Pork
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Khanom Thuai (GF) $10
- Thai Coconut Milk Pudding
- - **Jasmin Rice $2
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Yum Tuk Tuk Pork $15
- w/ Roasted Peanuts, Lemongrass
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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