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
- Toasted muesli, yogurt and poached fruits $8.00
- "The Ruben" sous vide beef with gruyere, sauerkraut, wholegrain mustard aioli, rye and soft greens $8.00
- Sous vide local chicken breast with harissa, pearl couscous salsa, lemon, pancetta and pickled red onion $21.00
- Cured local bacon, poached eggs, rosti, confit tomatoes, smoked Portobello, hollandaise and soft herbs $22.00
- Seasonal soup of the day served with ciabatta $9.50
- Avocado with ricotta, mint, chilli seeds, pistachio black bean salsa and poached egg on rye $15.00
- Gritted Canterbury Steak sandwich with streaky bacon, onion jam, chimichurri, soft leafs. French fries and aioli $19.00
- Green pea, feta and mint croquettes with roast hazelnuts, dehydrated olive, soft herbs and parmesan aioli $11.00
- PECAN PIE $5.20
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NYD CHEESESTEAK $7.90/ $11.90
- Heaps of thinly sliced flank steak served on chipotle BBQ sauce and topped with cheddar cheese.(Slider/ Hero )
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WALL ST $7.90
- Heaps of streaky bacon with cream cheese & tomato relish.
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LIBERTY SALAD BOWL $8.90
- Vegetarian - sundried tomato pesto or hummus with your choice of 12 fresh salads from the salad bar, served in our takeaway bowl.
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LITTLE ITALY $7.90/ $11.90
- Ham, pepperoni and Italian salami with tomato relish and melted mozzarella cheese.(Slider/ Hero )
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BRONX BEEF $7.90/ $11.90
- Flank steak roasted to perfection served with onion jam and horseradish sauce or tomato relish.(Slider/ Hero )
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THE C.A.B $11.00
- Chicken, avocado, bacon, tomato, mesculun and aioli
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MIDTOWN BLAT $9.90
- Streaky bacon with iceberg lettuce, avocado and fresh tomato with cream cheese.
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CHICKEN VINDALOO $20.00
- A hot dish. It is cooked with vinegar, capsicum, spices and coriander. To request dairy free, please ask for the duty manager.
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TANDOORI KING PRAWN $18.00
- King Prawns marinated aromatically with fresh herbs, spices and a touch of cream, cooked delicately in the Tandoor. Eight pieces per portion.
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CHICKEN DO PAYAZA $21.00
- Cubes of chicken tossed with chunks of onion, in a vegetable gravy along with herbs and spices and cream.
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LAMB MADRAS $22.00
- Lamb pieces cooked with herbs and spices, onion, garlic, ginger, and fenugreek tossed in a lamb gravy.
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SIDE DISH PLATTER $10.00
- Selection of raita, mango chutney, kechumber and mixed pickle.
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PANEER TIKKA $14.00
- Home made Indian cheese marinated in yoghurt and spices. Six pieces per portion.
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TANDOORI ROTI $3.50
- Bread made with wholemeal flour.
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CHICKEN BHUNA MASALA $20.00
- A dry dish of diced chicken, stir fried with onion, ginger, garlic, herbs and spices, capsicum, fresh coriander and curry masala. To request dairy free, please ask for the duty manager.
- Deep fried wontons (1/2 dozens) $5.50
- Sweet & sour fish $18.00
- King prawns with cashew nuts $20.00
- Ginger chicken on rice $13.80
- Seafood, lamb, meat $4.00/each
- Chicken with chinese vegetables & mushroom on rice $16.00
- Thai curry with prawns on rice $18.00
- Beef with vegetables $17.50
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Free range eggs on toast 5.50
- Your choice of poached, scrambled or fried on Turkish or grain toast/single
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Toast 6.00
- with ham and mustard/single
- Hot smoked salmon … 6.50
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Toast 9.00
- with ham and mustard/double
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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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Warmed Croissant 8.50
- with deli ham, Maasdam cheese and tomato /with jam … 5.50
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Salmon rosti GF, DF 15.50
- Potato rosti with hot smoked salmon and dill mayo …
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Mama Mitchell's muesli 10.50
- Homemade toasted muesli served with stewed seasonal fruit and a creamy Greek yoghurt …
- Add Pate $6.50
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Late Night Cheese $16.50
- Cheese, Grilled Ciabatta, Fig Chutney, Roast Red Peppers, Marinated olives (Choices: Gorgonzola, Parmigiano, Alpeggio, Maasdam, Aged Gouda)
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Chorizo & Spiced Meatballs al Alicante $18.50
- Spiced Albondigas
- Add Cheese $9.50
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Duck Liver Mousse Rossini $18.50
- Duck Liver Mouse, Red Pepper Tapenade, Grilled Ciabatta
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Albarino Scallops w. Pernod Gremolata $21.50
- Scallops, Pernod Gremolata, Butter, Spice
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Roast Salmon Bruschettini $18.50
- Roast Salmon, Peppers, Tapenade, Aioli, Basil
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Shellfish & Prawn Zarzuela al Andalus $23.50
- Shellfish, Tiger Prawn, Garlic Butter, Grilld Ciabatta
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BLT $17.50
- bacon, lettuce, and tomato served on toasted ciabatta with aioli and fries
- (B) Salmon $18.50
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Breads and Dips $14.50
- a selection of bread with house-made dips
- Chicken and Cheese Nachos (also available with mince topping) $10.50
- Mini Chicken Salad $9.50
- Steak Fries with Aioli $7.00
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Eggs Benedict
- 2 poached eggs served on a toasted ciabatta with either crispy bacon, or smoked salmon smothered in a rich hollandaise sauce
- Fruit Platter $8.50
- Turmeric Chicken (gf) $14
- Or Malaysian Spiced Chicken (gf) $17
- Roti Canai (v) $5
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Woo Salad $14
- Lychee, peanuts, palm sugar dressing (v, gf)
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Wok Fired Asian Vegetables $12
- Braised peanuts (v)
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Honey & Soy Tossed Squid $18
- cashew nuts, szechuan pepper, chilli
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Salted Coconut & Mango Ice Cream (gf) $7
- Hand-churned by PURE NZ ice cream
- Pork & Prawn Sui Mai (4 pieces) $10
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Nobanno Healthy Kebab Roll $9.90
- Tandoori chicken or Keema (lamb) or Vegetable or Egg
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Chutney $2.90
- (Mint /tamarind / mango/ mixed pickle) - each
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Barnali Murghi $12.90
- Tender chicken pieces cooked with mix vegetable, lemon juice, honey and aromatic herbs and spices
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Daal Naan $4.90
- Naan bread stuffed with aromatic mixed lentils & herbs
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Macher Zhol $12.90
- Traditional fish dish cooked with potato, aromatic herbs and spices
- Mango Lassi $5.40
- Flat White $4.40
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Narikaal (Chicken or lamb or beef) $18.90
- This delicious tangy dish is prepared with coconut and warm spices
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Baby salmon fillet $29.50
- Smoked salmon croquette, carrot and ginger puree, fennel and citrus salad and orange vinaigrette
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Moroccan lamb salad GF $21.50
- Grilled canterburry lamb with baby spinach, chick peas, crumbed feta, grilled courgette, pangrelato and yoghurt and mint dressing
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Open steak sandwich (on request) GF $20.50
- Grilled 150g sirloin steak with lettuce, tomatoes, onion marmalade and aioli served on a garlic batard with garden salad and fries
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Pork belly (warm) GF $14.00
- Twice cooked served with apple slaw
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Chicken bacon wrap $19.50
- Grilled chicken breast with bacon, mesclun, slaw and sweet chilli wrapped in a flour tortilla served with garden salad, fries and aioli
- Junior cheeseburger $9.50
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Chicken wings (fried) $14.00
- Fried chicken wings tossed in homemade hot sauce
- Crumbed Hoki $9.50
- Small $10.50
- Small $9.50
- Large $11.00
- Chicken and Vegetables
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Small Combo Meal $8.50
- Choice of 2 mains on rice or noodles
- Ma Po Tofu
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Dinner A (For 3 Persons) $39.00
- 1 x 1/2 Dozen Fried Won Tons (with Sweet & Sour Sauce), 1 x Sweet & Sour Pork, 1 x Chicken & Vegetables, 1 x Fried Rice or Pan Fried Noodles
- Large $12.00
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Chili Tenders and Chicken Chippies $31.80 / $43.80
- Includes dipping sauces (Small / Large)
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Work Shout Platter (Large) $46.20
- Contains: Club Sandwiches, Savoury and Sweet Twist Pieces, Scones and Muffins - For Approx 8 People
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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
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Morning / Afternoon Tea Platters $29.80 / $39.80
- Assorted Muffins and Scones cut into bite sizes. Includes butter sachets (Small Platter - 24 piece / Large Platter - 36 piece)
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Work Shout Platter (Small) $37.40
- Contains: Club Sandwiches, Slices and Fresh Fruit - For Approx 5 People
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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.
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Sandwiches (Healthy Choice) $31.00 / $42.00
- Small platter / Large platter
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Club Sandwiches $26.50 / $36.50
- Small Club Sandwich platter - 16 pieces / Large Club Sandwich platter - 32 pieces
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Shahi Paneer $7.50
- Homemade cheese cooked in creamy sauce with almond paste and spices, garnished with almonds and raisins.
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Dal - Black or Yellow Lentils $7.50
- Black' or 'Yellow' dal boiled in turmeric, ginger and garlic then fried with onions, tomatoes and spices.
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Vegetable Korma $7.50
- Mixed vegetables cooked in creamy, cashew nut based sauce, garnished with almonds and raisins.
- -Combo $10.00
- -Combo $10.00
- -Combo $10.00
- -Combo $10.00
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Aloo Gobi $7.50
- Chunks of potato, cauliflower & spices cooked in 'dryish' sauce garnished with coriander.
- smashed avocado with fresh lime on toasted sourdough $9.50
- chicken breast and bacon burger $18.50
- - add fruit or bacon $14.50
- tomato and avocado on toasted wholegrain $9.50
- toasted bagel (see lunch menu)
- toasted sandwiches
- house muesli (low fat + low sugar) $10.50
- toast and jam $6.50
- LEMON CHICKEN NOODLES/RICE $9.80
- VEGETARIAN SOY NOODLES $9.00
- LEMON PRAWNS NOODLES/RICE $12.80
- SWEET SOUR PORK NOODLES/RICE $9.80
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SEAFOOD NASI GORENG $11.00
- fried rice with king prawns calamari crab meat fish balls and vegetables in Malaysian style spices
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SPECIAL FRIED RICE $9.80
- fried rice with roast pork shrimps and vegetables in traditional Chinese sauce
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CASHEW CHICKEN CHOW MEE $10.50
- egg noodles with roast cashew nuts chicken and vegetables in oyster sauce
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BBQ PORK NOODLES $9.80
- egg noodles with roast pork tomato and vegetables in Cantonese BBQ sauce
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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