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 chow mein (gravy) / Chicken vegetables on fried rice $11.00
- Boiled rice $3.50
- 1/2 Chips / Pineapple ring $1.70
- Chicken and corn soup $5.00
- Cheese / Egg / Bacon $4.20
- Chicken nuggets $8.00 /dozen
- Prawn egg foo young $14.00
- Spicy wedges $4.90
- Stir Fried Mixed Vegetables $13.00/$22.00
- Prawns Egg Foo Yung $18.00/$30.00
- Chicken Pot $18.00/$34.00
- Stir Fried Pork in Chilli Sauce $16.00/$30.00
- Poached Sliced Beef in Hot Chilli Oil $18.00/$34.00
- Braised Pork Belly $18.00/$34.00
- Deep Fried Sweet Corn Fish $20.00/$36.00
- Stir Fried Venison with Maggie Soy Sauce $25.00/$34.00
- CURRY ROLLS $3.20
- ONION RINGS $4.80 1/2 doz
- JAM RAP DONUTS $2.40
- MUSSELS $4.80 1/2 doz
- VEGETABLE PATTIES $2.40
- SAUSAGES $2.40
- DOUBLE CHOC. DONUTS $2.40
- BLUE COD FILLETS $5.80
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Pud prik chilli
- Stir fried fresh seasonal vegetables with our own HOT chilli paste sauce.
- -prawn $22.50
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Vietnamese salad
- Mint, lime juice, fish sauce and fresh coriander flavours mixed with chopped cucumber, carrots, red onion and tomato. Served with thin slices of crispy kumara
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Grilled chicken wings (s) $9.00
- Cured to perfection in our spicy marinate served with a sweet chilli sauce.
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Steamed fresh fish in curry sauce $24.00
- Steamed fillets of fresh fish topped with a tasty thick red curry sauce, served on mashed potato and steamed vegetables.
- Contains Soy Sauce (S) Contains Gluten (G)
- -seafood or tofu $21.00
- -chicken, beef, pork or vegetarian $19.50
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Arroz con leche $14.00
- A light & creamy rice pudding mousse spiced with cinammon
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Calamares a la andaluza $19.00
- Calamari dusted in flour & flash fried (LF)
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Venado a la parrilla $42.00
- Grilled venison rump with house vinaigrette, mushrooms, cherry tomatoes & panadera potatoes
- Paella mixta–house speciality Chicken, & Seafood tossed with saffron scented rice, tomatoes & vegetables. Cooked & served in a paella pan - Minimum order of two per table. We recommend pre-ordering paella at the Curator’s House, especially if you are dining at peak time. Please check the availability of paella with your waiter. Please allow at least 25 minutes cooking time. It is worth the wait! per person $43.00
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Cordero asado - lamb shoulder $41.50
- Slow roasted canterbury lamb shoulder served with a rosemary, thyme & red wine reduction
- Extras: prawn $4.00
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Affogato $12.00
- Vanilla bean ice cream served with a shot of espresso
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Ensalada de queso de cabra $28.50
- Caramelised Goat cheese atop salad greens, dried fruits & nuts, with a honey vinaigrette
- Plain Naan $3.00
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Shrimp Malabari $15.99
- Shrimp cooked with onions, capsicum in cashew and coconut cream
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Lamb Handi $15.50
- Lamb with onion, gravy, added tomato, capsicums, spices, garlic, cream and sprinkled coriander
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Chicken/Lamb Jhalfrezi $14.99
- Chicken or lamb cooked in tomato sauce with seasonable vegetables and tomato ketchup and chilli sauce
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Chicken Vindaloo $14.99
- A powerful curry with onion, tomato, vinegar and coconut and spices
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Tandoori Chicken $10.00/$18.00
- Chicken marinated overnight and traditionally cooked in Tandoor (Half/Full)
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Chicken/Lamb Do-Payaza $14.99
- Diced chicken and lamb cooked in fresh onion, tomato, capsicum and delicately spiced gravy
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Prawn Vindaloo $15.99
- A powerful curry with onion, tomato, coconut vinegar and spices
- SWEET & SOUR CHICKEN $11.50
- BAMI GORENG (Noodles) $11.50
- PRAWN CURRY ON RICE $11.50
- Crumbed Fish Filet $5.00
- Steak $5.50
- SWEET & SOUR FISH $10.50
- PRAWN TOMATOES ON RICE $11.50
- Double Meat $4.00
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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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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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Eggs on Toast $11.50
- Eggs cooked your way, House Smoked Tomato Chutney, Toasted Sourdough
- House Pancetta / Smoked Salmon / Chorizo Sausage $5.00
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Acai Bowl $17.50
- House Granola, Goji Berries, Chia Seeds, Coconut Flakes, Cacao Nibs, Bee Pollen, Almond Milk, Toasted Almonds, Seasonal Berries
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Braised Beef Brisket $18.50
- Whipped Cream Cheese, Sautéed Spinach, Poached Egg, Pomegranate Molasses, Pea Shoots, Toasted Sourdough
- Extras
- Lavish Seafood Chowder - Thick and creamy Seafood Chowder, Served with toasted croutons. $15.50
- Chilli Lime Open Chicken Sammi - Lemon scented chicken on toasted garlic foccacia with charred courgettes, flame roasted capsicum and aioli. With Brie cheese & Streaky Bacon and Sweet Corn Sour Cream. $20.50
- Garlic Bread - Crispy Toasted and smothered with garlic and herb butter. $9.50
- Beer Battered Fish n Chips - Crispy fish n chips with gourmet salad and homemade tartare sauce. $19.50
- Ribeye Steak - 200gms of Ribeye Steak, cooked to your liking and served with crisp fries, a horseradish & beetroot pesto and battered onion rings. $24.50
- Flat Bread - Pita bread coated with a blend of sun dried tomatoes and garlic with a dash of fresh parmesan and oven baked to perfection. Sweet chilli sauce & sour cream to compliment. $12.50
- Nachos - Cheesy corn chips elegantly piled and enveloped with a chilli bean, tomato and Capsicum mix baked in the oven with cheese and finished with lashings of Avocado salsa and sour cream. $16.50
- Today's Soup Creation - Tasty steaming hot brew served with toasted Bread. $13.50
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Lunch Special N/A
- Please ask our friendly staff for more details.
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Vege Nachos $15.50
- Fresh tomatoes with chilli beans on crispy corn chips, grilled with cheese & topped with salsa and sour cream.
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Thai Beef Salad $19.90
- 180gms of sirloin, marinated with garlic rosemary and thai dressing served with tossed seasonal salad green, crispy noodle.
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Seafood Chowder $15.50
- A creamy chunky chowder - a Milieu Specialty
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Gourmet Chicken Burger $19.90
- Cajun dusted chicken fillet, crispy bacon, avocado, tomato, aioli sauce with salad greens in a toasted brioche bun served with a side of golden fries.
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Lambs Fry and Bacon $18.90
- A Milieu favorite - Lightly cooked in a creamy garlic reduction with caramelized onions and mushrooms served with Turkish bread.
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Caesar Salad $18.90
- Salad of Cos lettuces and croutons dressed with Parmesan cheese Milieu special Caesar dressing serves with grilled chicken, streaky bacon, fried egg and anchovies.
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Onion Rings (one dozen) $9.90
- Served with aioli and tomato sauce.
- Pineapple $1.60
- Banana Fritter $2.10
- Spicy Wedges $4.00
- Cheese $3.90
- Deep Fried Moro Bar $3.50
- Jam Rap Explosion $3.50
- kumara Chips $4.00
- Akaroa Cod $4.50
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AFFAGATO(GF) $8.00
- vanilla bean ice cream coated in espresso coffee, add half a shot of Frangelico or Tia Maria for $4.00
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BEEF FILLET 180gm $38.00
- grass fed canterbury beef cooked to your liking on truffle mash, served with a creamy, rich mushroom sauce and an onion marmalade and duck liver pate tartlet
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CRAYFISH BISQUE (GFO) $13.00
- nelson crayfish roasted and reduced into a flavoursome liquor then blended with cream, served with toasted ciabatta
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COTSWOLD PORRIDGE $12.00
- porridge and banana dusted with brown sugar, served with cream or milk
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BACON AND EGGS ON TOAST $14.50
- two eggs cooked any style with kiwi streaky bacon and grilled tomato
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BARRY'S BAY CHEESE SELECTION(for one/for two) $18.00/$28.00
- a selection of local cheese from Barr's Bay, Cheddar crisps, sliced apple, home grown quince paste
- Toasted flatbread with warm chilli and cheese dip(V)
- Winter salad $7.00
- Quarter chicken
- Half $ 11.50
- Lamb (Sandwiches/Rolls) $ 7.50/$ 8.50
- Pork (Sandwiches/Rolls) $ 7.50/$ 8.50
- 1 390 ml soft drink
- All meals are served with potatoes kumara, pumpkin , carrots, peas, corn and gravy and apple and mint sauce available on request
- Chicken Schnitzel (Sandwiches/Rolls) $ 7.50/$ 8.50
- Small/Large $ 6.50/$ 8.00
- Fluffy $1.00
- Housemade hashbrowns with baby spinach + poached eggs $16.00
- Chai $4.50
- Mocha $4.50
- Long black $3.50
- Iced coffee $7.00
- Tea $3.00
- Breads + spreads $10.00
- Combination $17
- Chicken R $8 / L $10
- Piroshkies
- Combination Chicken & Falafel L $13
- Combination Lamb & Chicken L $14
- -Vegetarian $3
- Split Peas & Lamb (Gheymeh) $15.00
- Falafel R $8 / L $10
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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