Francesca's Italian Kitchen in Christchurch Menu

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Warm beef salad $16.00
- sliced soy marinated beef on a tomato and cucumber salad with a mint and sesame dressing
Corn fritters $12.00
- Stacked and layered with steaky bacon, avocado and tomato salsa
Chicken fettucine $18.00
- Chicken, mushroom and bacon, tossed through with basil pesto
Lamb shank pie $15.00
- Shank braised in a rich casserole, covered with puff pastry
Soup of the day $8.00
- Your wait staff will advise of todays flavour
Eggs benedict $15.00
- With a choice of bacon or salmon
Vegetarian salad $16.00
- Our chef's combo of hot treats, honey glazed carrots, spinach and beetroot with toasted pinenuts and feta bound in tarragon mayo
Pork belly $23.00
- Sage and onion slow roasted belly served with cabbage, creamy mash, apple sauce and cider jus.

APPLE CRANBERRY FETA SALAD WITH TOASTED WALNUTS $8.00
- Apple, cranberries, toasted walnuts and feta with fresh salad leaves and a lite balsamic dressing (GF), (V)
PORTOBELLO MUSHROOM, TOMATO & SPINACH ON POLENTA CAKE $18.00
- Oven baked Portobello mushroom with tomato and spinach, served on herbed parmesan polenta cake with a poached egg and house made hollandaise sauce (V), (GF)
SEARED SALMON & GREEN PEA RISOTTO $23.00
- Seared salmon fillet, rocket, parmesan, preserved lemon and green pea risotto (GF)
BATTERED FISH GOUJONS $13.50
- Two battered fish goujons, served with salad, fries & tartare sauce (GF), (DF)
OVEN BAKED FRITTATA $17.50
- Chorizos, free range eggs, potato, tomato, capsicum, feta, red onion, Italian parsley (GF)
MIXED PLATTER $15.00
- Brie, olives and pesto, served with toasted ciabatta (V)
BOWL OF FRENCH FRIES $7.00
- With home made aioli (V), (GF), (DF)
LEMON MULTI-SEED WAFFLES WITH ROASTED APPLE $18.00
- Lemon multi-seed flourless waffles served with roasted apple, mixed berries, natural yogurt & maple syrup (V)

French Toast $16.80
- French brioche toast served with bacon, caramelised banana and maple syrup
Breakfast Combinations $5.80
- Toasted Bagel with cream cheese and
Steak Burger $21.00
- Succulent grilled 150gm Ribeye steak served in Turkish Bun with lettuce, tomato, egg, beetroot, caramelised onion & brie cheese, served with steak fries
Lamb Shank $22.50
- Served with Mash and Greens & Gravy
Risotto of the day $12.00
- Please ask our friendly staff for today's Risotto
Smoked Salmon Salad $18.50
- Green garden salad, topped with Smoked Salmon, lime ginger & coriander dressing & lemon wedges
Ice Cream Sundae $6.00
- Vanilla or Chocolate Ice Cream with Chocolate, Caramel or Strawberry Sauce
Breakfast Combinations $6.80
- Preserves

Mix Kebab (Chicken, Lamb, Beef, Kofta & Falafel) $12.00
- Your choice of meat served with salad, pita bread & sauces
Medium $9.00
Fish Bites $0.80
Mussels $0.70
Fish $4.50
Small $6.00
Meat $3.00
Cairo Smoked Chicken $13.50

Plain Naan $3
- Traditional Indian Leaned Bread.
La Tandoor Biryani $18
- Rice and Chicken/Lamb/Beef are cooked together with nuts and spices to make a sumptuous one pot meal
Chicken Kolapuri $20
- Diced chicken cooked in a medium/hot, delicately spiced tomato gravy.
Fish Curry $20
- Cooked in north Indian style, a real taste of India.
Red Garlic Chicken $20
- Boneless chicken cooked in a red gravy with garlic and spring onions.
Lamb Tikka Masala $19
- Lamb cooked in mild delicately spiced gravy, added with grated tomatoes and onions.
Chicken / Lamb / Beef Vindaloo $19.50
- Hot dish from south of India, based chilli, spices and fresh tomatoes. Goes well with plain Naan.
Mushroom Do Pyaza $18
- Mushroom cooked with fresh onion mixed with spices with cashew nut sauce.

CRAYFISH BISQUE (GFO) $13.00
- nelson crayfish roasted and reduced into a flavoursome liquor then blended with cream, served with toasted ciabatta
CONTINENTAL BUFFET $17.00
- juice selection/cereal selection & condiments/natural yoghurt/fruit compotes/fresh fruit salad/pastries & croissants/cold cuts & cheese/fresh fruit selection/toast breads & preserves provided to your table/selection on teas & coffee provided to your table
Rustic fries and aioli $7.00
PORTOBELLO MUSHROOM(GF) $17.00
- canterbury portobello mushroom grilled with goats cheese topped with a poached egg hollandaise sauce and a balsamic reduction, topped with parsnip crisps
MACS GINGER BEER BATTERED FISH AND CHIPS (DF) $26.00
- southern ocean orange roughy, served with fries, coleslaw and chunky house made tartare sauce
Polenta chips, sea salt roasted rosemary(DF)
EGGS BENEDICT $18.50
- toasted ciabatta topped with poached eggs, hollandaise and smoked salmon
Truffle mash $7.00

5 spice pork belly $26.5
- with sesame rice, bok choy, capsicum, green beans, lychee & plum sweet chili sauce
Pulled pork arancini balls & cider bbq sauce $15.5
Lemon & Honey cream cup $13.5
- with cointreau oranges & ginger biscuit
Market Fish $
- ask our wait staff
Fish & chips $18.5
- Panko crumbed market fish with fries, aioli & lemon
Steamed greens with toasted almonds $5.5
Rosemary & chilli marinated olives $9.5
BBQ beef short ribs $26.5
- with roast red peppers, pearl barley, spring onion, charred corn & cherry tomato salad

Steak Sandwich $14.50
- A 125g ribeye cooked to your liking and served on toasted ciabatta, salad greens, tomato and with a side of fries
Corn fritters $12.00
- 3 corn fritters with streaky bacon, relish and dressed with sour cream and salad greens
*Ask about our special of the day for $10.00
- With spinach, salmon $ 19.50
- With spinach, bacon $16.00
French Toast $14.00
- Cinnamon egg dipped bread with your choice of grilled banana, crispy bacon and maple syrup or berry compote and cream
Creamy Risotto $12.00
- With your choice of bacon or chicken
French Omelette $14.00
- A traditional 3 Omelette filled with Ham or bacon, mozzarella cheese, Mushrooms and capsicum served with Toasted Ciabatta bread

Soup of the Moment $15.00
- Entree
Poisson Du Jour POA
- Check the specials board for Chef's fresh creation
Orange and Almond Gateaux $13.00
- Served warm with yoghurt
Extras $4.00
- Grilled tomato
Eggs Benedict $19.00/$21.00
- Soft poached eggs served on a toasted English muffin, topped with hollandaise sauce. Choose from (Bacon/Smoked Salmon)
Classic Caesar $18.00
- Cos lettuce, bacon, parmesan, croutons in a light dressing. Anchovies optional
Duck Liver Parfait $18.00
- served with pear and fig chutney, toasted French baguette and cornichons
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

Artisan Sausage $19.50
- Cumberland coil with winter greens, agria mash & onion gravy
Steak & Fries $32.00
- 250g sirloin & fries, with peppercorn sauce & garlic green beans
Caesar Salad $24.00
- Lightly dressed cos lettuce, bacon, chicken, anchovies, garlic croutons, parmesan cheese & a poached egg
Fries & aioli $10.00
Add chorizo, smoked cheese, anchovies, salami $3.00
Mussels steamed with Cassels Lager, crème fraîche & bread $16.00
Pigeon Bay $26.00
- Spiced tomato base, chicken, green pepper, mozzarella, red onion, jalapeños & guacamole
Calamari with chipotle mayonnaise $15.50

Regular: $11.00
Small: $7.50
Regular: $14.00
Lamb on rice:
All extra portions of meat or falafel $5.00
Large: $16.00
Combinations:
Polow Morgh One size: $17.00
- (5pm onwards) A scrumptiously seasoned chicken leg served with wild Persian rice, made with a blend of peas, Persian herbs and garlic.

Seasonal green salad (gf) $8.00
Fish & chips $9.00
Tiramisu $12.00
- layers of creamy mascarpone with coffee and amaretto soaked sponge fingers
BBQ Chicken $18.00/ $25.00
- Smoked chicken, red onion, mushroom, capsicum, bbq sauce & cheese (Reg/ Large)
Chicken liver pate $11.00
- brandy & thyme infused w crostini
Ceviche $15.00
- super fresh seafood, marinated in lemon & lime (gf)
Regina $18.00/ $25.00
- Ham, pepperoni, olives, red onion, mushroom, oregano & cheese (Reg/ Large)
Cold platter (for 2) $30.00
- selection of cured meats, cheeses, pickles & garlic crostini

Savoury Platters $25.50 / $35.50
- Mixed Savouries including: Mince, Cottage, Chicken, Sausage Rolls, Chilli Roll Bites & Dipping Sauces (Small - 24 piece / Large - 36 piece) (Can be delivered heated or cold for you to heat)
Quiche Bites $34.20 / $46.20
- Flavours available: Ham and Pineapple / Vegetarian (Small Quiche Bite platter - 24 pieces / Large Quiche Bite platter - 32 pieces)
Work Shout Platter (Large) $46.20
- Contains: Club Sandwiches, Savoury and Sweet Twist Pieces, Scones and Muffins - For Approx 8 People
Kids Pack $7.20 / $6.70 / $6.20
- Contains: 1 Medium Biscuit, 1 Filled Roll, 1 Flavoured Milk (1-10 / 11-20 / 21+)
Club Sandwiches $26.50 / $36.50
- Small Club Sandwich platter - 16 pieces / Large Club Sandwich platter - 32 pieces
Fruit Platters $29.00 / $37.00
- Small Fruit Platter / Large Fruit platter (Fruit platter prices are approximate and subject to current fruit prices)
Work Shout Platter (Extra Large) $64.80
- Contains: Club Sandwiches, Quiche Bites, Custard Twist Pieces, Fresh Fruit, Cracker and Dip Assortment - For Approx 12 People
French Breakfast / Morning Tea Platter $55.00
- This spread contains regular croissants, ham & cheese croissants, custard & fruit danish and chocolate croissants. Feeds 10 people. Supplied with: Jam, Cream, Butter & Napkins.

Chicken Ravioli $21.00
- Chicken, roasted garlic and basil pesto ravioli served in a creamy pesto sauce.
- Large $29.50
- Small $12.00
Garlic and Chilli Prawn $29.50
- Sweet thai chilli pizza base with prawns, spinach and roasted garlic. Topped with seafood mariana sauce.
Asparago
- Asparagus served with red onion and crumbled feta cheese.
Chilli Pesto Bread $13.50
- Fresh pizza bread with pesto and sweet Thai chilli sauce.
- Small $12.00
Lambada $29.50
- Succulent lamb pieces served with roasted red peppers, feta cheese, kalamata olives, roasted garlic, herbs and minted garlic.

Meatball N/A
Oat & Raisin N/A
Chicken & Bacon Ranch Melt N/A
Tuna N/A
Oven Roasted Chicken N/A
Pizza Sub with Cheese N/A
Subway Melt N/A
Roast Beef N/A

Francesca's Italian Kitchen

Address

149 Gloucester St, Next Door to the Isaac Theatre Royal, Christchurch 8011, New Zealand

Phone

033749790

Email

None

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

Francesca's Italian Kitchen in Christchurch Menu

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