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
- Chocolate sauce $2.50
- Basket of toast with butter and jam $3.20
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Manhatten club sandwich $16.90
- The ultimate club sarnie filled with lettuce, carrot, tomato, cucumber, sprouts, a fried egg and bacon along with cream cheese, mayonnaise and tomato relish. Served with a hashbrown.
- Hot or mild salsa sauce $2.80
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Pancakes $12.50
- Pancakes, thick & luscious-lowa style.Classic, servied with whipped butter. Short stack (2)
- Smoked Salmon $6.80
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Soup of the day $12.50
- (Two varieties, please ask your waitress) Served with garlic bread.
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One egg plus TWO $17.90
- Served with hashbrown plus a choice two of the following. Bacon or Ham or Sausage or Corned Beef Hash or Grilled Tomato or Mushrooms
- Garlic Naan $3.50
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Chicken/Lamb Vindaloo $15.99
- Hot dish from south Indian based chili, spices and fresh tomatoes. Goes well with plain Naan.
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Dal Makhani $14.99
- Lentils cooked with butter cream and spices. Enjoyed best with cheese Naan.
- Keema Naan $5.00
- Kechumber $3.00
- Cumin Rice $3.99
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Extra Plain Rice $2.99
- Lunch takeaway mains include one free portion of plain rice - select "Extra Plain Rice" if you require more rice.
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Chicken Tikka (6pc) $11.99
- Boneless chicken marinated overnight in yoghurt and spices then skewered and cooked in tandoor.
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Breads and Dips $15.00
- Today’s fresh bread selection served with our trio of homemade dips
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Flinstone Ribeye Steak $38.00
- Bone in premium ribeye steak. 450gm of pure beef cooked to your liking served with roasted field mushroom, crushed potatoes, garlic butter and gravy
- $16 Meal Deal, kids main, small softdrink and an ice cream sundae $16.00
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Sticky Date Pudding $12.00
- Sticky date pudding served warm with butterscotch sauce and vanilla ice-cream
- Hash Browns (x2) $4.00
- Aioli $1.00
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Toasted Bagel (Available all day) $12.00
- Parmesan bagel topped with your choice of cream cheese, smoked salmon, and capers OR bacon, egg, Swiss cheese with tomato relish
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Ultimate Beef Burger $22.00
- Beef burger served on a ciabatta bun with lettuce, cheese beetroot, egg, tomato, beer battered onion rings and a side of fries
- Mixed (Small / Medium / Large) $8.90 / $10.90 / $12.90
- Falafel (Small / Medium / Large) $10.90 / $12.90 / $16.90
- Chicken (Small / Medium / Large) $10.90 / $12.90 / $16.90
- Chicken (Small / Medium / Large) $10.90 / $12.90 / $16.90
- Combo (Small / Medium / Large) $16.90 / $18.90 / $22.90
- Soft Drinks (420ml) $3.00
- Falafel (Small / Medium / Large) $10.90 / $12.90 / $16.90
- Chicken (Small / Medium / Large) $10.90 / $12.90 / $16.90
- Smoked Salmon $5.00
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Beans $18.00
- spiced beans with poached eggs, smoked paprika creme fraiche & toast + black pudding $5.00
- Smoked Tomato Salsa $3.50
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Quinoa $14.00
- quinoa patty, basil pesto, smoked mushroom, cheese, rocket, aioli and relish
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Chicken Wings $10.00
- buffalo chicken wings, spicy sauce and blue cheese dressing
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Walnut & Butterscotch Tart $10.00
- with vanilla ice-cream
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Fish Bites $12.00
- tempura fish bites, aioli and relish
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Pork $14.00
- chipotle pulled pork, bourbon bbq sauce, slaw and aioli
- Grilled Veggies
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Burrito rolled in a soft flour tortilla/FILL IT WITH $12.90
- Pork Carnitas-Marinated in Pepe's authentic smoked chipotle and juniper sauce, braised slowly overnight, then shredded
- Guacamole $2.00
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QUESADILLA SUPREME $9.90
- Meat + 2 salsa
- Melted Queso Cheese $1.50
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Burrito rolled in a soft flour tortilla/FILL IT WITH $12.90
- Chicken-Marinated in Pepe's authentic smoked chipotle adobo sauce and grilled to perfection
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Bowl naked burrito in a bowl/FILL IT WITH $12.90
- Pork Carnitas-Marinated in Pepe's authentic smoked chipotle and juniper sauce, braised slowly overnight, then shredded
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Tacos 3 hard tacos/FILL IT WITH $12.90
- Vegetarian-Grilled capsicum and red onion, fresh guacamole and black beans
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on-Vegetarian Thali $16.00
- (one non-vegetarian & one vegetarian dish)
- Lamb Bhatura $16.00
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Vegetarian Thali $14.00
- (two vegetarian dishes)
- Palak Paneer $14.00
- Lamb Rogan Josh $16.00
- Lamb Pasanda $16.00
- Ganga Jamuna Subzi $12.00
- Chicken Korma $15.00
- Jumbo Sushi Selection $25.90
- SMALL $5.60
- 8PC. DBL AVO $8.90
- - 4 pieces Cucumber & Pickle
- - 3 pieces Prawn Nigiri
- - 8 pieces Jumbo Teriyaki Chicken
- Vegetarian Snackbox
- - 4 pieces Jumbo Double Avocado & Cucumber
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The Shack Stack $28.00
- Two rosemary & garlic sirloin steaks, layered w roasted field mushrooms & caramelised onions served w gorgonzola cheese sauce, potato hash & chipotle slaw
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The Mooloo $24.00
- Prime sirloin beef patty, bacon, iceberg, pickle, shack relish, smoked provolone
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Boozy Ice Cream Sundaes $12.50
- Choose from: Jaffa - chocolate ice cream, Cointreau syrup, orange crisps, mandarin crumble / Coffee - caramel ice cream, Baileys anglaise, latte meringue, mocha cigar
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Corny Chicken Tacos $12.50
- Crispy chicken tenderloins crumbed with corn flakes & corn chips / soft shell taco / shredded iceberg lettuce/ tomatoes / cheese / tangy mayo
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Soft Shell Crab Taco - Soft Flour Tortilla $10.00
- Tempura batter, chilli, spring onion & coriander, crispy shallots, pickled ginger & wasabi mayo
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Fish 'n' Chips $12.50
- Battered fish / home fries / old school iceberg salad / ranch dressing / ketchup
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Beef Burritos $12.50
- Ground beef / kidney beans / iceberg lettuce / cheddar cheese / sour cream & guacamole in a flour tortilla wrap
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Hot Double Chocolate Fudge Brownie $12.50
- Chocolate sauce / cocoa crisps / caramel walnuts / vanilla ice-cream
- Pesto Bread $8.50
- Famous Winnie's Chilli n/a
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Salmon Caper $17.50 / $27.00 / $33.00
- Akaroa hot smoked salmon, capers, green capsicum, fennel, kalamata olives and cream cheese (Small / Medium / Large / Half & half +$3)
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Funghi Prosciutto $18.00 / $21.00
- mushroom, ham, olives, garlic and mozzarella (Medium / Large)
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Blue Belle $17.50 / $27.00 / $33.00
- sundried tomatoes, broccoli, blue cheese and kalamata olives topped with garlic aioli and fennel (Small / Medium / Large / Half & half +$3)
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Thai Honey Chicken $17.50 / $27.00 / $33.00
- seared chicken marinated in sweet chilli, honey, garlic and sesame seeds with green beans, baby corn, red capsicum and red onion (Small / Medium / Large / Half & half +$3)
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Roly Poly $15.00
- succulent Moroccan lamb rolled in a thin pizza dough fried until golden and topped with a fresh mint and a yoghurt sauce
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Greek $12.50
- fresh mixed lettuce, cherry tomatoes, olives, feta, red onion and cucumber, served with a balsamic vinaigrette
- Chicken Teriyaki Don $11.50
- Chicken Katsu Curry $12.50
- Prawn Gyoza $6
- Tofu Teriyaki Don $11.50
- Salmon Shasimi Don $13.50
- Chicken Karaage Curry Don $12.50
- Beef Yakiniku Don $11.50
- Spicy Pork Don $11.50
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“Shank Heaps” $24.00
- Herbed tomato braised Lamb Shank, served on potato smash with blanched broccoli, garlic con fit. Finished with its own braising liquid, topped with carrot chips.
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Steak Fries $8.50
- Served with tomato sauce & garlic aioli
- Add: Bacon $4.00, Sausage $2.50, Tomato, Avocado or Potato Hash $2.00
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Fresh Fish $27.00
- Served on creamy Agria puree. With roasted cajun capsicum slithers, green beans. Topped with herb sour cream. *Please ask our friendly wait staff for the chef’s choice of Fish this evening.
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Bishops Fish n Chips.
- A twist on an old classic, Panko crumbed Orange Roughy, served with steak fries and homemade tartare sauce.
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1K Mussel Pots $23.50
- Your choice of 2 flavours: Kath’s Famous Cream Curry Sauce OR Garlic Butter & Lager
- All kid’s meals are served with an ice cream sundae. Choose from Chocolate, Caramel, Raspberry OR Strawberry. With hundreds n thousands, chocolate bites and a pink wafer.
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Double Bacon Cheeseburger Pizza
- Minced beef, rashers of bacon, mozzarella cheese on a bbq sauce base finished with garlic aioli.
- Plain $3.50
- Potato Fritter $0.80
- Combination Chow mein $11.50
- Hot Dog (Large) $2.40
- Cashew Nuts $4.00
- Egg $4.00
- Cheese $4.00
- Steak $5.00
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Basket fries $4.50
- w Tom sauce or aioli
- Nachos & Sour Cream $6.50
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Wedges $7.00
- Sour Cream, Sweet Chilli & Oil
- Chicken Nugget & fries $7.00
- Seafood Basket $12.50
- Fish Bites & fries $7.00
- Toasties $3.50
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FRIED KUAI TEOW $9.80
- thick rice noodles with roast pork shrimps and vegetables in sweet soy and mild chili sauce
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HONEY CHICKEN FRIED RICE $9.80
- fried rice with battered chicken and vegetables in sweet honey sauce
- VEGETARIAN SINGAPORE NOODLES $9.00
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GARLIC KING PRAWNS $12.80
- egg noodles with king prawns shrimps and vegetables in garlic sauce
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BBQ PORK NOODLES $9.80
- egg noodles with roast pork tomato and vegetables in Cantonese BBQ sauce
- SWEET SOUR PORK NOODLES/RICE $9.80
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SWEET ONE $10.20
- egg noodles with roast pork beef chicken and vegetables in sweet sauce
- VEGETARIAN SOY NOODLES $9.00
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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