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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Butler's Venison $18.90
- Mouth watering hundi style dish with Indian whole spices and herbs (medium - hot)
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Chicken Biryani $16.90
- Blend of tender chicken and fresh basmati rice with seasonal vegetables - mixers choice (medium - hot)
- Sweet Mango Chutney $4.00
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Karhai Paneer $15.90
- A host of whole spices sauteed in onion and tomato with Indian cottage cheese (medium - hot)
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Balti Goat $18.90
- Slow cooked goat with Chef's secret spices - Indian favourite (medium - hot)
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Green Salad $6.00
- Crunchy salad mix set on fresh lettuce, served with our mango and ginger dressing
- Chicken Wrap $12.00
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Pindi Chana $15.90
- Chickpeas accompanied with tomatoes, ginger and garlic (medium - hot)
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Nasi Goreng $9.80
- Fried rice with roast pork and vegetables in Malaysian-style spices.
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Chicken Chow Mee $9.80
- Egg noodles with chicken and vegetables in oyster sauce.
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Seafood Nasi Goreng $11.00
- Fried rice with king prawns, calamari, crab meat, fish balls and vegetables in spices.
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Sambal Chicken Fried Rice $9.80
- Fried rice with chicken and vegetables in Malaysian-style sambal sauce.
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King Prawns Fried Rice $12.80
- Fried rice with king prawns, shrimps and vegetables in garlic sauce.
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Honey Chicken Fried Rice $9.80
- Fried rice with battered chicken and vegetables in sweet honey sauce.
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Thai Sweet Chili Beef $9.80
- Egg noodles with beef and vegetables in Thai sweet chili sauce.
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Sweet One $10.20
- Egg noodles with roast pork, beef, chicken and vegetables in sweet sauce.
- Cod - Battered $5.30
- Patties - Paua $6.30
- Sole - Battered $6.30
- Fritters - Potato $1.00
- Patties - Chicken $3.70
- Cod - Crumbed $5.50
- Fritters - Mushroom $1.00
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Chocolate Jamrap $3.60
- Whitakers log inside jamrap
- Chicken Tapa $7.90
- Grilled Chicken $12.90
- Grilled Chicken $12.90
- Moroccan Lamb $12.40
- Shredded Beef $12.40
- Vege Falafel $11.90
- Cheese Tortilla $6.50
- Lemon Chicken $12.90
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Envy $16.00 / $8.00
- Salami, Ham, Onions, Mushrooms, Pineapple and Bacon. Made with 100% free range ingredients (Double / Snack)
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Chicken Salad $7.00
- All the Essentials as well as Free Range Chicken, Bacon & Avocado - with your choice of dressing on the side
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Warewolf $6.50
- Real chicken Tenders and potato Wedges served with Tomato sauce and Kid's drink
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Purgatory $18.50 / $9.00
- Onions, Garlic, Mushrooms, Sundried Tomatoes, Fresh Spinach and Feta. Optional Kalamata Olives (Double / Snack)
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Lust $16.00 / $8.00
- Pepperoni, Salami, Ham, Bacon and Chorizo. Optional BBQ, Sweet Chilli, Smokey BBQ, Tomato... Made with 100% free range ingredients (Double / Snack)
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Brimstone $18.50 / $9.00
- Avocado, Cajun Chicken, Onions, Salsa, Tomatoes and Sour Cream. Made with 100% free range ingredients (Double / Snack)
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Lamb Shank and Mash $12.00
- One Lamb Shank with a Rosemary and Mint gravy, mash and minted peas
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Additional Dip $0.50
- Sour Cream / Garlic Mayo / Blue Cheese / Sweet Chilli / Salsa
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BLUEBURGER $15.00
- Beef, blue cheese, caramelised onions, chutney, lettuce and mayo.
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CHEESEBURGER $12.00
- Beef, cheese, chutney, gherkin, and mayo.
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ONION RINGS $12.00
- with SP BBQ Sauce.
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BASIC $11.00
- Beef, chutney, mayo and gherkin.
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CHIPS $12.00
- with cheese and bacon.
- Gluten Free buns. $2.00
- Add Fries or Coleslaw to Any Burger $3.00
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WEDGES $13.00
- with cheese and bacon.
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Ribeye steak $32.90
- Grilled steak, mash potatoes, seasonal vegetables with mushroom sauce
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Crispy pork belly $19.90
- Delicious pork belly with lemon infusion (best seller)
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Baba Ghanoug $9.50
- Roasted eggplant cooked in tahini sauce and lemon served with pita bread, hummus dip
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Lamb shank
- Our very famous lamb shank cooked the boteco's special way (best seller)
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Buffalo wings $19.90
- Crispy chicken wings marinated in boteco's secret marination
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Boteco meat mix $49.90
- Best of all meats (chicken, beef, crispy pork, belly and chorizo) served with pico the gallo, farofa and fries
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Lamb rack
- Lamb rack marinated in our secret way served with mash potatoes, mushroom
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Boteco traditional platter $19.90
- Hummus dip, eggplant dip, falafel, baba ghanoug, dolmas, served with pita bread
- Crispy Bacon $3.00
- Add - Chilli $1.00
- Orzo Pasta with Creamy White Wine Sauce, Crispy Bacon, Pumpkin and Rocket. Sprinkled with Parmesan $16.50
- -Add Fries $4.00
- House made Spring Rolls with Dipping Sauce $10.00
- Southern Fried Chicken, Cos Lettuce, Cheese, and Chimichurri $10.00
- Thai Chicken Salad with Nam Jim dressing $12.00
- Chicken, Spinach, Pine nut, and Pesto
- Made to order. Only available after 11 am
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Average Joe Pack
- 1 Can of Drink, 1 Sandwich Pack, 1 Medium Biscuit, 1 Piece of Fruit
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Small $34
- Club sandwiches, slices and fresh fruits. (For Approx. 5 People)
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Extra Large $42
- Club sandwiches, Quiche Bites, Custard Twist pieces, Fresh Fruit, Cracker and Dip Assortment. (For approx. 8 people)
- Includes: Dipping sauces
- -21+ $6.20 pp
- -11 $11.80 pp
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Large $34.50
- Approx. 35+ pieces
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Banana bread 6.50
- served with walnut butter …
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Eggs Benedict 16.50
- with spinach …
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Margherita pizza 9.80
- Simple Italian pizza. Tasty tomato sauce topped with a round of buffalo mozzarella and basil. Individual size …
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Eggs Benedict 16.50
- with free range smoky bacon …
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Mitchell's special 16.50
- A tasty mix of chorizo, cannellini beans and tomato topped with a poached egg and drizzled with sage brown butter. Served with garlic yoghurt and crusty bread …
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Puttanesca pasta 14.00
- Traditional southern Italian pasta. Fettucine tossed in a tasty tomato sauce with anchovies, olives and capers …
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Toast 6.00
- with ham and mustard/single
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Toast 6.00
- spreads- honey, jam, Nutella or vegemite …
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Teriyaki Beef $11
- Beef with teriyaki sauce & fresh vegetable salad on rice
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Teriyaki Salmon $12
- Salmon with teriyaki sauce & fresh vegetable salad on rice
- Half Roll N/A
- Chicken Ball N/A
- Beef yaki udon $11
- Rice Ball N/A
- Vegetarian yaki udon $11
- Rice Tray N/A
- Cappacino $4.00
- Long black $3.50
- Soy $0.70
- Iced coffee $7.00
- Hot chocolate $4.00
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Harvest breakfast $18.00
- seasonal veges, hashbrowns, eggs on toast
- Eggs anyway you like on wholegrain toast $9.50
- Cheese or Date scone n/a
- Mushrooms $4.00
- Thai Chicken & Peanut Sauce $11.90/$12.90
- Cashew Nuts $4.00
- Plain Fried Rice $6.50
- Cheesecake (boysenberry & strawberry $3.50
- Steak with Black Bean Sauce $11.90/$12.90
- Chicken nuggets 1/2 dozen $4.00
- Combination Fried Noodles (Bami Goreng) $11.90/$12.90
- Sundried tomato $5.40
- Garlic & herb $5.40
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Sal's $29.00/ $17.00
- Double pepperoni, italian fennel sausage, mozzarella cheese and pizza sauce ( 20" JUMBO/ 14" LARGE)
- Strawberry & chocolate $5.40
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Veggie $7.20
- with your choice of cream cheese, lettuce, tomato, red onion, capsicum and sprouts
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Garlic bagel bites $3.50
- Bagel pieces with garlic butter
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Big schnitz $11.20
- Chicken schnitzel, lettuce, tomato, red onion, cheese, salsa relish and mayonnaise
- Egg $7.20
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Khanom Thuai (GF) $10
- Thai Coconut Milk Pudding
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Sweet & Sour Crispy Wontons $17
- w/ BBQ Pork & Thai Crispy Pork
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Khanom Mor Gaeng (GF) $10
- Thai Coconut Custard
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Sweet & Sour Market Fish $26
- in Thai Street Style w/ Cashews
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Deep Fried Rice Balls (5) $8
- stuffed w/ marinated pork mince, kaffir lime, chilli
- Wok Fried Seasonal Vegetables (GR) $13
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Spicy Basil Pork $16
- w/ Japanese Tempura Tofu
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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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