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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SPICY FISH EGGS SOUP $15.00
- hot blend soup consisting of spawn (fish egg) with vegetables
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STEAMED BEEF RIB $17.00
- soup consisting of beef rib and vegetables in hot pot
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ROASTED PORK $40.00
- roasted pork(pettitoes) seasoned soy sauce
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COLD NOODLES $14.00
- cold buckwheat noodles served
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SEAFOOD PANCAKE $20.00
- pancake made with green onion and seafood
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DUCK JUMULUCK $45.00
- duck strips cooked with fresh vegetables in spicy sauce
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KIMCHI STEW $15.00
- kimchi pot stew in hot pot
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MODEM GU E $17.00
- beef and pork
- BACON $3.20
- SWEET AND SOUR FRIED MUSSELS 1/2 DOZ $6.50
- FRIED MUSHROOMS 1/2 DOZ $5.00
- CORN FRITTER $2.30
- SWEET & SOUR FRIED SQUID RINGS 1/2 DOZ $5.00
- FRIED MUSHROOMS WITH SAUCE
- SWEET & SOUR FRIED SCALLOPS 1/2 DOZ $8.50
- CHICKEN NIBBLES $5.00
- Chicken with cashew nuts $16.00
- Stewed pork, potato, and carrot on noodle
- King prawn with chili sauce (spicy) $25.00
- Mini Spring rolls $6.00
- Fried pan cake with cabbage $10.00
- Home style flat noodles in lamb soup
- BBQ Blue cod $35.00
- Shredded pork with sweet chili sauce on rice (spicy) $10.00
- Roast Pork Fried Rice $11.00
- Chicken & Cashew Nuts $13.00
- Pottle of Mushrooms $6.00
- Pork Mushroom on Fried Rice $11.00
- Large Steamed Rice $6.50
- Vegetarian Chow Mein $10.00
- Combination Fried Noodles $12.00
- 1 Main Meal
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Eggs on Toast $11.50
- Eggs cooked your way, House Smoked Tomato Chutney, Toasted Sourdough
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Slow Baked Beans $17.50
- Spicy Chorizo, Wilted Spinach, House Ricotta, Soft Boiled Egg, Toasted Ciabatta
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Chilli Scrambled Eggs $18.50
- Marinated Mushrooms, Black Sesame Seeds, House Ricotta, Toasted Ciabatta
- Gluten & Dairy Free Bread / Free Range Egg / House Ricotta / Avocado / House Smoked Tomato Chutney $2.00
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Brioche French Toast $18.50
- Hazelnut Syrup, Saffron Poached Seasonal Fruit, Whipped Mascarpone, Crème Anglaise, Hazelnut Crumb, Flowers
- House Pancetta / Smoked Salmon / Chorizo Sausage $5.00
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Avocado Brunch Salsa $18.50
- Gourmet Salad Greens, Green Pico De Gallo, Feta Cheese, Vincotto, Sunflower Seeds, Pumpkin Seeds, Poached Egg, Toasted Sourdough
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Braised Beef Brisket $18.50
- Whipped Cream Cheese, Sautéed Spinach, Poached Egg, Pomegranate Molasses, Pea Shoots, Toasted Sourdough
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Large Platter $34.50
- 36 pieces
- Assorted Muffins and Scones cut into bite sizes
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Large Platter $42
- Club sandwiches, Savoury and Sweet Twist Pieces, Scones and Muffins. (For approx. 8 people)
- -31 $8.50 pp
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Small Platter $28.80
- 24 pieces
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Large Club Sandwich Platter $35.50
- 32 pieces
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Sports Pack
- 1 Sports Drink, 1 Filled Roll, 1 Piece of Fruit, 1 Sweet Treat
- -31 $6.70 pp
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MOROCCAN SPICED LAMB $13.50
- tomato salsa, yogurt, flat bread
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ROASTED KUMARA / PUMPKIN $22.00
- cashew nuts, green salad, feta honey dressing
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ANTIPASTO FOR 2 $30.00
- cold meats, cheeses, pickles, condiments, toasted breads
- FRESH BREAD / DIPS $12.50
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FRIED POTATOES $17.50
- bacon, roasted tomatoes, poached eggs
- ham / chorizo / chicken / pepperoni / bacon / sun-dried tomatoes / mushrooms / spinach / roasted peppers / onion jam
- BASKET OF FRIES $7.00
- WEDGES $8.00
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Chicken $22.00
- Prosciutto wrapped chicken breast, stuffed with rocket and pepperdews; warm broccoli, spinach, red onion salad
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Seafood $9.00
- Fried crispy prawns on Skodalia, rocket salad Gogi Berry, citrus dressing
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Smoked Salmon $9.00
- Hot smoked salmon croquettes, horseradish aioli, rocket and apple salad
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Beef $8.00
- Pastrami salad on shaved cucumber pickle with rye-crusted croutons
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Mushroom $9.00
- Woodland mushroom tortilla with a root vegetable slaw
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Pasta $8.00
- Spaghetti Napolitano with a twist; Panko crumb and parmesan crusted pasta bricks with saffron garlic mayonnaise
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Visions Cheese Plate $9.00
- A selection of Punoi cheeses, served with lavosh, fig preserve and grapes
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Pork Belly $23.00
- Twice-cooked crispy pork belly with bubble and squeak, onion, apple puree, green beans and a cider jus
- Combination Foo Young
- Steak Foo Young
- Combination Chow Mein
- Mushrooms
- Roast Pork Pineapple on Rice
- Roast Pork Cashew Nuts on Rice
- Chicken Muchrooms on Rice
- Curried Steak on Rice
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Apple Strudel $10.00
- Stewed apples wrapped in puff pastry. Served with vanilla ice cream and berry compote
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Beef Hot Pot $20.00
- Tasty beef hot pot served with mashed potato and bread.
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Rib Eye $33.00
- Cooked to your liking with red wine jus and onion rings. Served with either a roast vegetable tart and seasonal vegetables or served with chips and salad.
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Southern Style Fried Chicken Wings $13.50
- Served with petite salad, sour cream and sweet chilli.
- Venison Ribs w Slaw & Chips $29.50
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Venison Tenderloin $36.00
- Denver tenderloins served with potato and leek rosti, pumpkin puree, beetroot relish and savoy cabbage with cashew nuts.
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Pasta of the Day $12.00
- Please ask your wait staff for today's creation.
- Espresso Coffee and Tea POA
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Cheese Selection $18.80
- Our selection of three Barry’s Bay cheeses, blue, soft & hard served with fruit chutney, crackers, dried fruits & grapes
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Cheese Burger $21.70
- Prime beef mince patty, double gruyere cheese, sliced gherkin, red onion, Bully’s special burger sauce, salad in a grilled brioche bun
- Mushroom Flats $6.00
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Our Homemade Soup of the Day $12.00/ $15.50
- Served with garlic olive & herb bread (Regular serve/ Large serve)
- Crispy Bacon $7.50
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Mediterranean Charred Vegetable Stack [V] $30.00
- Courgette, capsicum, and eggplant over a tomato and herbed couscous finished with salsa verde, olive tapenade and thick tzatziki
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Roasted Duck Breast Salad G $32.50
- Duck Breast, roasted medium rare, sliced and served over Asian inspired leaf and shredded vegetable salad topped with mandarin segments. Finished with pomegranate dressing, red quinoa and fresh mint & coriander
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Our Homemade Soup of the Day $11.80/ $15.50
- Served with garlic olive & herb bread (Regular serve/ Large serve)
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Hot cakes $13.00
- 3 hot cakes served with bacon, banana & maple syrup
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Classic breakfast $16.00
- eggs, bacon, sausage, hash browns, tomato, mushrooms & toast
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Nachos $12.50
- served with salsa, cheese, beans & sour cream served with mince
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Egg on toast $8.50
- 2 eggs in any style & toast
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Bacon & Egg $11.50
- 2 eggs in any style. served with bacon & toast
- Hot chips $5.00
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Toasted Bagel $10.50
- with salmon & cream cheese
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Kids Toasted Bagel $6.00
- with cream cheese & jam
- Aoili $2.50
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Robbie’s Double Beef n Bacon Burger $19.90
- One for the hungry! Two beef patties stacked in a toasted bun with bacon, tomato, lettuce, cheese, BBQ sauce and beetroot, served with fries.
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Lambs Fry and Bacon $16.90
- A mouth watering mixture of lambs liver and bacon, complimented with mashed potato and peas.
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Chicken & Bacon Stack $28.90
- Generous stack of grilled chicken breast, bacon and roast vegetables served on a seasoned potato mash with a herbed white wine sauce.
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Bacon and Eggs $15.90
- Tasty bacon and your choice of eggs – scrambled, fried or poached, with toasted bread.
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Famous Grill $27.90
- Robbie’s famous mixed grill. Stacked with 100 gram ribeye steak, eggs, sausage, bacon, onion rings and fries.
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Soup of the Day $8.90
- Robbie’s own wholesome homemade soup served with the chef’s choice of bread.
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Seafood Chowder $13.50
- A taste sensation! Filled with seafood and served with the chef’s choice of bread.
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Waffle $14.00
- Comes with rich syrup with banana and ice cream on top.
- Extra fillings $0.50
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Pancake $11.00
- 2 pancakes with butter and maple syrup.
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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)
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Breakfast $19.00
- Potato, scrambled or poached egg, sausage, bacon, tomato, mushroom and salad with toast.
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Soup (Pumpkin or Mushroom) $11.00
- Comes with a piece of toast (may vary according to season)
- Buttered spinach $4
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Lamb Ragout $24
- Served with brown rice and quinoa with tomato, mint and feta salad
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Steak Sandwich $23
- 150g Porterhouse stacked with lettuce, tomato, mustard, roasted mushrooms, fried egg, jalapeño mayo and curly fries
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Angus Beef Gnocchi $22.5
- With sautéed eld mushrooms, rocket, peas and parmesan nished with jus and tru e oil
- Mixed Berry Friand $3.8
- Curly Fries $9
- Ora king salmon $6
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Chai Spiced Oats $14
- Vanilla poached apples, kawakawa re raisins and toasted almonds
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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