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
- Penang curry of beef cheeks with green beans and fish crackling gf $34
- Coconut mousse, jelly and lime syrup $13
- Add 4 fresh oysters (recommended) $18
- Our inspired offerings are designed for your shared table.
- Tapioca caramel, star anise ice-cream, almond and asian pear $13
- Sweet and sour pork, pineapple and cherry tomato $33
- Fresh seafood salad with green mango, curry dressing gf $28
- Roast duck and lychee salad $35
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Hot 'Diggity' Dog $10.00
- smoked frankfurter in a bread roll, with hash browns & a teeny tiny salad on the side
- GF $18.00
- Add Vanilla Mascapone $2.00
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Summer Blast $9.50
- A blast of flavour with a refreshing combination of mango, passionfruit, orange juice, banana & yoghurt (GF)
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Chicken Nuggets & Fries $8.00
- 6 x chicken nuggets served with salad or skinny fries
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Crepes $10.00
- three light crepes served with your choice of: Fresh Berry Compote & Cream / Banana & Maple Syrup
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Chicken 'N' Gravy Buttie $19.50
- roasted chicken in a soft brioche roll stuffed with crushed pumpkin, mashed peas, roasted onion & herbed stuffing. Served with warm homemade gravy on the side with fries
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Fries $8.00
- a bowl of shoe string fries served with our aioli - the best in town!
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TOASTED CIABATTA $9.00
- With parmesan and balsamic
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PRAWN TWISTERS $9.00
- Served with sweet chilli
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FISH + CHIPS $18/$24
- Beer battered Tarakihi With fries. fresh salad and tartar sauce
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GREEK SALAD $17.00
- Greek salad With grilled chicken, cheery tomatoes, feta red onions and olives
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ANGUS SANDWICH $19.00
- 200gm Angus beef steak on toasted focaccia bread with lettuce and tomato onion rings served with fries
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THAI BEEF SALAD $17.00
- Served with mesclun, fresh mint, cherry tomatoes, red onions and our house dressing
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BEEF SCHNITZEL $19.00
- Delicious crunchy crumbed beef schnitzel with salad, with fries
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MALIBU PANNA COTTA $9.50
- With berry sorbet
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CHARGRILLED AGE FILLET OF BEEF 220G $38.00
- dauphinoise smoked mushroom puree, burnt onion, baby carrots.
- SICHUAN PEPPERED PRAWNS SHALLOTS AND AIOLI $15.00
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AGED HEREFORD BEEF BURGER $25.00
- with bacon, tomato, cheese, lettuce and fries
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CRISPY CONFIT OF PORK $18.50
- on rocket, smoked walnut and spiced pineapple.
- FISH OF THE DAY $36.00
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MARKET FISH OF THE DAY $24.00
- (GF on request)
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Duck Liver Pate $17.00
- free range duck liver pate,lavosh, grape and pomegranate chutney
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Macaroni and Cheese n/a
- Ham, macaroni, cheese, baked and served with cheese
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Pad See-Eiw $16.50
- Combination of your choice Chicken, Beef or Pork prepared with stir fried flat noodle, dark soy sauce and seasonal vegetables in chef's secret recipe
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Chicken Satays $9.50
- Skewered tender grilled chicken pieces served with chef's style peanut sauce
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Garlic and Pepper Fish $20.50
- Deep fried fillets of fish stir fried with garlic and pepper topped with fresh coriander
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Yum Tao Hu Thod Krob $18.50
- Thai salad made with crisp chunks of fried tofu, chilli, mint, coriander and fresh lime juice
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Sweet and Sour Fish (Thai Most Popular Dish) $20.50
- Deep fried fillets of fish with chef's special sweet and sour sauce
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Pad Thai $16.50
- The most popular Thai dish in New Zealand. Combination of your choice Chicken, Beef or Pork stir fried with seasonal vegetables and served with beansprouts and crushed peanut
- Prawn, Fish or Cuttle Fish $4.00
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Garlic and Pepper King Prawn $20.50
- Deep fried king prawn stir fried with garlic and pepper topped with fresh coriander
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Garlic Buttered Flat Breads $12.00
- Roasted peppers, rocket, goats cheese
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Spiced Lamb Kofta Skewers $14.00
- Salsa verde
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Antipodean Plate $21.00
- Halloumi, smashed avocado, vine tomatoes, spiced sweet potato, dukkah, grilled flat bread
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Toast & Jam $7.00
- Sourdough toast, house preserves
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Cornflake Crusted Brioche French Toast $19.00
- Spiced plums, coconut flakes, white chocolate cream
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Lambs Fry $19.00
- Potato hash, bacon, onions, mushroom, jus
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Ten27 Eggs Benedict $20.00
- Sourdough toast, soft eggs, hollandaise with the choice of house smoked salmon, bacon or pulled pork
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Makikihi Fries $8.00
- House made aioli & tomato sauce - Or served with truffle salt & Parmesan cheese for $10.00
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Hotcakes $17.00
- Crispy bacon and grilled banana
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Hot cakes $12.00
- Mixed berries and cream or yoghurt, banana, chocolate sauce and ice cream
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Spag toast $8.00
- Topped with fried egg
- Add beetroot $2.50
- Add bacon $4.00
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Basket of fries $7.00
- Served with tomato sauce and garlic aioli
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Custom grill $18.50/$23.50/$30.00/$29.50/$36.00
- The world’s top selling Stonegrill. Any combination of Angus beef, succulent chicken, tender lamb and pork filled. Served with red wine jus (Duo-1 slide/Trio-1 side/Trio-2 sides/Quattro-1 side/Quattro-2 sides)
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Vegetarian pasta $21.00
- Ask your waitperson
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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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BBQ Pork Noodles $9.80
- Egg noodles with roast pork, tomato and vegetables in Cantonese BBQ sauce.
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Mongolian Beef $9.80
- Thin rice with beef and vegetables in special Mongolian sauce.
- Lemon Prawns Noodles/Rice $12.80
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Chicken Fried Rice $9.80
- Fried rice with chicken and vegetables in garlic sauce.
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Seafood Combination $11.00
- Egg noodle with king prawns, calamari, crab meat, fish balls and vegetables in oyster sauce.
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Black Bean Beef $9.80
- Egg noodles with beef and vegetables in black bean sauce.
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Chicken Teriyaki $9.80
- Udon noodles with chicken and vegetables in special Japanese Teriyaki sauce.
- Marinated Olives (small) $3.50
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Souvlaki (regular) $11.00
- Chicken, Lamb, Beef, or Falafel (vegetarian)
- Falafel Cakes (vegetarian) $1.50
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Moussaka (vegetarian option) $10.00
- Accompanied with salad and pita bread
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Mushroom Triangles (vegetarian) $4.00
- Creamy mushrooms and red peppers, in Filo parcels
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Lountza (smoked pork) $6.50
- Marinaded and smoked pork loin (100g)
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Dolomades (vegetarian) $9.00
- with Tzatziki and Spanakopita
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Souvlaki (small) $7.00
- Chicken, Lamb, Beef, or Falafel (vegetarian)
- Spicy fresh tuna salad w/ Strawberries, Spinach & Bean Sprouts $38.00
- SP Pad thai in eggnet w/ free range chicken, tamarind sauce, peanuts & lime $26.00
- Miang spinach leaf w/ prawn, caramelised peanuts, ginger & chilli $6.00
- Bronwyn's wok fried Wakanui Beef w/ green beans $28.00
- House-made coconut ice crea w/ Young coconut fresh, Sugar palm fruit, caramelised pineapple, peanuts $14.00
- Slow cooked beef rib w/ Basil, Spniach, Chilli & Garlic $31.00
- Green curry of market fish w/ fresh bamboo, banana, eggplant & Thai basil $35.00
- Salt 'n' pepper crispy squid tossed w/ hints of chilli & five-spice $16.00
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The Anti Vego $26.00
- Pumpkin and spinach tagliatelle with bacon and tomato ragout
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Daily Cheese (75g) $16.00
- With Branston pickle, gherkin and lavoche
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Canterbury Lamb $38.00
- Carved rack on a parsnip rosti with minted peas, charred red pepper, jus and aioli
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Carved Roast Sirloin of Hereford Prime $38.00
- With béarnaise, corned beef gratin, green beans, jus and horseradish Yorkshire pudding
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Sefton Duck $38.00
- Leg confit with baked eggplant, bok choy, duck fat potatoes, beets and cherry jus
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Whitestone Windsor Blue (75g) $16.00
- With gingered walnut loaf and fig chutney
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Tomato and Fetta Tart $17.00
- Warm tomato and goat fetta with black olive and avocado cream
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Baked Breast of Chicken $35.00
- With a spinach and hazelnut mousse on a warm barley and romaine salad with salsa verde
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Eggs on toast $9.00
- Poached, scrambled or fried served on multigrain toast
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Muesli & fruit $10.00
- Served with seasonal fruit & natural yoghurt
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Fruit toast $8.00
- Two thick slices with jam & cream cheese
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Choose from $7.00
- Ham, chicken, bacon or falafel
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Extras and sides $4.00
- Hash browns, sausages, bacon, tomato, mushroom, eggs
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Eggs benedict $16.00
- Salmon, bacon or mushrooms on toasted ciabatta with hollandaise sauce
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Crepes $16.00
- Served with berries, banana, cream & maple syrup
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Junior big breakfast $8.00
- Bacon, egg, hash brown, toast with tomato sauce
- - Medium $18.00
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Little Italy $29.50
- Chopped spinach, sliced tomatoes, sundried tomatoes, topped with red onion and feta cheese.
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Hawaiian Pizza
- A favourite with the all the family. Lashings of ham and pineapple.
- - Small $11.50
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Chicken and Bacon Carbonara $20.50
- Bacon and chicken breast tossed in a mild garlic cream sauce.
- - Medium $17.00
- - Large $29.00
- - Large $29.50
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Thai Style Seafood with Rice $30.50
- Pan fried fish of the day, prawns, mussels, squids, with a Thai coconut cream sauce and rice
- Creamy Seafood Chowder with Pesto or Ciabatta Toast $14.00
- Crisscut Wedges $6.50
- Pizza Bread with:
- Stuffed Mushrooms $10.50
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Bangers & Mash $18.00
- Pork sausages on chive mash, served with caramelised onion, peas and gravy.
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Vegetarian Stack $21.50
- Homemade vegetarian patties stacked with corn fritter, mushroom, grilled tomato and halloumi cheese served on a split of garlic & thyme sauce, and homemade creamed, sundried tomato pesto sauce.
- Brioche $4.50
- 'The Floater' beef and pie with pea puree, whipped potato and gravy $10.00
- Slow roast tomato pappardelle with baby basil , pecorino, olives and olive oil $13.00
- Grilled mushrooms on toast with poached egg, truffle oil, mascarpone and soft herbs $15.00
- Steak sandwich with onion jam, crispy bacon wild roquette, hollandaise and fries $17.00
- DIY bagel with Akaroa smoked salmon, cream cheese, capers, red onion and soft leaves $ 14.00
- Eggs Benedict with English muffin, triple smoked ham, poached egg, hollandaise and wild watercress $15.00
- Available until 2:30pm
- Soup of the day with toasted ciabatta $8.00
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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