Francesca's Italian Kitchen in Christchurch Menu

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Stewed Jumpo Shrimp in Yummy Sauce $20 Med/$40 Lg
Chicken with Mix Vege & Cashew Nut $15 Med/$27 Lg
Fried Spring Rolls on Rice Vermicelli $12.00
BBQ Pork & Vege $15 Med/$27 Lg
Stir-Fried Tofu & Mix Vege $12 Med/$20 Lg
Combination Meat Fried Egg Noodle $14.00
Crispy Chicken $8.50
Traditional Vietnamese Sweet & Sour Soup (Fish, Prawn, Chicken or Seafood) $14 Med/$26 Lg

Akoori $14.50
- creamy scrambled free-range eggs seasoned with fresh indian flavours. served with toasted house bread
Humming burger $14.95 - $18.95
- our signature deluxe nut pattie topped with melted cheddar, house chutney, gherkins, tomato, lettuce and mayo
Chia seed and goji porridge $13.50
- chia seeds, goji berries and nut milk - a unique blend of protein, essential fats, fibre, complex carbs and antioxidants
Sweet treats n/a
- variety of cakes, slices and raw vegan cheesecakes are made daily
Breakfast dosa $13.95
- a dosa filled with caramelised banana andd drizzled with honey
Nachos $12.95
- refrito beans served with melted cheese, salsa and organic sour cream on corn chips with a seasonal salad garnish
Humming burger $16.95 - $19.95
- our signature deluxe nut pattie topped with melted cheddar, house chutney, gherkins, tomato, lettuce and mayo. served with salad and/or fries
Pondicherry dosa $18.95
- a lentil and rice dosa crepe filled with hot and spicy chutney, potato masala, onion and fresh coriander. served with dal and cutney. vegan, gluten-free

Vegetable jaypuri $14.50
- mixed vegetables cooked with ground spices and cream
Keema naan $5.00
- naan mildly spiced minced lamb
Tandoori prawn (7 pieces) $17.00
- prawns battered in lightly spiced tandoori masala and roasted in tandoor. served with mint chutney
Balti (chicken, lamb) $17.00/$18.00
- chicken, lamb pieces cooked in onion, yoghurt, spices and finished with coriander
Butter chicken $17.00
- marinated chicken roasted in tandoor and cooked in creamy butter masala sauce
Kadai paneer $15.50
- cottage cheese cooked with ginger-garlic curry sauce, fresh tomatoes, capsicum and onions
Vegetable biryani $14.00
Vegetable samosa $3.00
- deep fried crisp pastry parcels stuffed with mixed vegetables. served with tamarind chutney

Classic Tom Kha Kai (Chicken) $9.50
- Coconut Soup Base, Galangal, Lemongrass And Mushroom With Chilli Jam
-Chicken, Pork Or Beef $16.00
Stir Fried Tiger Prawns With Red Curry Paste $19.00
- Red Curry Paste, Onion, Green Bean, Kaffir Lime Leaves, Dash With Coconut Cream
Stir Fried Beef Fillet With Ginger And Oyster Sauce $17.00
- Fresh Ginger, Broccoli, Baby Corn, Green Bean, Bean Sprout, Sesame Seed
Classic Chicken Satay (4) $8.00
- Grilled Marinated Thigh Chicken With Lemongrass Served With Home Made Peanut Sauce And Cucumber Pickle
Stir Fried Pork Fillet With Garlic Sauce $17.00
- Garlic, Black Pepper, Onion, Coriander, Snow Peas(Seasonal), Fried Garlic
Stir Fried Chicken With Chilli Garlic And Basil $17.00
- Chicken Breast, Chilli Garlic, Onion, Carrot, Basil
Spring Roll Lover (7) $7.00
- Vegetarian Thai Style Spring Rolls Served With Dipping Sauce

Curry Crusted Tuna Salad $19.5
- soft poached egg, bacon parsley crumbs, iceberg, parmesan, prosciutto & classic caesar dressing
Kid’s mini lamb roast $15.0
Creamy Risotto $23.0
- please ask your server for today’s creation
Single serve cheese (50gm) $14.0
The Continental Breakfast $23.0
- from our buffet selection of fresh fruits, cereals,croissants, danish pastries, yoghurts, compôtes & juices
Creamy Risotto $23.0
- fennel & chorizo, white miso beurre blanc
Chicken Parmigiana A La Moda $23.0
- premium angus beef, manuka smoked dry cured bacon, cheddar cheese, free range egg, chip potatoes
Duck Liver Parfait $19.5
- textures of pear & warm toasted brioche

Extra Rice $3.00
Garlic Naan $3.50
Saagh Ghost $12.00
Seekh Kebab $8.50
- Minced Lamb combined with green herbs and spices, skewered and slow cooked in the tandoor.
Kashmiri Pulao $8.50
Masala Challi $6.50
- 4 cobs of tasty corn dressed in Masala. Very popular Delhi Street treat.
Prawn Jalfrezi $15.50
Chicken Lollipop $10.90
- 5 pieces of Tandoor roasted Chicken. Deliciousness

Smoked Crispy Rolls with Veggy $12.50 Reg / $19 Lge
Vegetarian Kebabs $4.50
Soysage Veggy Rice $10.50 Reg / $16 Lge
Hotplate Stewed Roasted $16 Small / $24 Large
- Sliced stewed roast with veggy, ginger and sesame on steamy hotplate
Stir Fry Singapore Silver Lining $11 Reg / $16.50 Lge
Sweet and Sour Tofu Delight $10.50 Reg / $16 Lge
Large $24.00
Claypot Coconut Curry noodle
- Curry cooked in coconut milk with tofu, bean sprout, mushroom balls, and Ramen noodle, or Flat rice noodle or rice vermicelli

Soup of the Day $13.50
- Chef's choice of fresh home-made soup. Served with ciabatta bread.
Chicken Nachos $16.50
- Corn chips with chilli beans and chicken topped with grilled cheese, finished with salsa and sour cream.
Salmon Nicoise Salad $22.50
- Grilled salmon fillet on top of baby potatoes, green beans, red onions, cherry tomatoes, black olives, baby spinach and boiled egg mixed with mayonnaise.
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.
Kumara Wedges $10.90
- Served with sweet chili sauce, sour cream and aioli sauce.
Open Steak Sandwich $20.90
- 180gms of sirloin, with mushrooms, onion rings, tomato, smoky BBQ sauce, aioli sauce and salad greens on toasted Focaccia served with a side of golden fries.
Vege Nachos $15.50
- Fresh tomatoes with chilli beans on crispy corn chips, grilled with cheese & topped with salsa and sour cream.
Chicken Tarragon $19.90
- Chicken tenders with white button mushrooms and courgette in a creamy tarragon sauce with mixed green salad and golden fries

PRAWN TWISTERS / FRIES $14.00
3 TOPPINGS $22.00
CHOICE OF SAUCES
- cream cheese / basil pesto /chilli sauce / BBQ sauce (GF option available)
BRUSCHETTA $10.50
- tomatoes, olives, balsamic, sour dough
BACON / EGGS $15.00
- grilled tomatoes
BBQ VENISON SHORT RIBS $31.50
- creamy garlic mash, confit onion, rich glaze, baby basil
WEDGES $8.00
TANDOORI CHICKEN $24.50
- orange & cardamon rice pilaf, yogurt, crispy poppadum

Pork ‘n’ Garlic Chive Dumpling $10.00 / $18.00
Szechuan Cucumber Salad w/ Garlic, Szechuan, Chilli & Sesame $6.00
Emerald Prawn Har Gow w/ Sesame 4pc $12.00
‘Beef’Root Dumpling $10.00 / $18.00
Crystal Prawn w/ Water Chestnut & Coriander 4pc $12.00
Pork & Prawn Shumai 4pc $12.00
Porkie Coriander Dumpling $10.00 / $18.00
Steamed Asian Greens w/ Fried Shallots & Ginger Chilli Soy $6.00

Cumin Rice $7
Lamb/Chicken Jaipuri $19.50
- Dish from the royal state of Rajasthan. This dish is cooked with yoghurt, freshly chopped onion and tomatowith added spices
Fish Curry $20
- Cooked in north Indian style, a real taste of India.
Aloo Paratha $5
- Roti stuffed with mashed potato and spices.
Mixed Platter $20
- 2 pieces: Lamb Seekh Kebab, Fish Tikka, Vegetable Samosas, Onion Bhajees, Tandoori Chicken.
Dhal Makhani $17
- Lentils cooked with butter, cream and spices. Enjoyed best with cheese naan
Malai Kofta $18
- Potatoes and homemade cottage cheese mixed with herbs, spices, simmered in a nutty creamy sauce, garnished with almonds and sultana.
Chicken Jhal Frezi $19.50
- Chefs special, cooked with green chillies, fried onions and green peppers.

Brigettes Vegetarian Salad $23.00
- With toasted walnuts, marinated olives, rocket & spinach mix, beetroot and crumbed flash fried halloumi
Soup of the Day $16.00
- See the blackboard or ask your server for details
Eggs Any Way $13.50
- Served with house-made vienna and cooked to your liking
Flatbread $18.50
- With pesto, cream cheese and parmesan, topped with tzatziki & sundried tomato tapenade
Brigettes Beef Burger $21.50
- 180g house made beef patty with lettuce, tomato, bacon, red onion jam served in a toasted Turkish bun with waffle fries and aioli
BLT Bagel $19.00
- With bacon, lettuce, tomato and aioli served with fries
Bacon $6.00
Creamed Mushrooms $21.50
- On toasted brioche with fresh rocket, tomato and poached egg

Loin of 'Lovat' venison $45.00
- Pickled red cabbage, Roasted kumara, Sautéed broccolini
Ora King salmon pastrami $26.00
- Cucumber and horseradish sorbet, Lemon, Gingerbread
Basil parfait $18.00
- Strawberries, Meringue, Pistachio
Pan-fried Duck breast $44.00
- pickled butternut, beet root fondant, Fennel, marinated orange
Pan fried Grouper $43.00
- Polenta, Courgette puree, Saffron Creme fraiche, Asparagus
Silver Fern beef fillet $43.00
- Agria, Braised Brisket, Parsnip crisp - Cooked to order: bleu / rare / medium-rare / medium
Carpaccio $24.00
- beef fillet, lemon oil, anchovies, capers, Parmigiano Reggiano
Carrot & pumpkin soup $16.00

BEEF BOWL
- marinated beef, cabbage, hot chilli or mayonnaise
SALMON HALF ROLL $4.50
TUNA (regular/large) $4.00/$5.00
FRESH SALMON BENTO $10.50
TERIYAKI BEEF BOWL $11.50
MAYO $0.50
CHICKEN CALIFORNIA ROLL WITH EGG $6.00
SALMON CALIFORNIA ROLL $7.00
- with parmesan and tuna

Chicken Biryani $10.00
- Curried flavoured rice cooked with chicken and spices, garnished with almonds, raisins and coriander.
Vegetable Korma $7.50
- Mixed vegetables cooked in creamy, cashew nut based sauce, garnished with almonds and raisins.
-Combo $10.00
Onion Bhaji (4 Pieces) $5.00
- Chickpea batter mixed with chopped onions and spices, fried to crispy texture, served with mint sauce.
Anari Kebab (5 Pieces) $12.00
- Chunky lamb marinated overnight in pomegranate, garlic and ginger grilled in tandoor, served with mint sauce.
Vegetable Biryani $10.00
- Curried flavoured rice cooked with an assortment of vegetables, garnished with almonds, raisins and coriander.
All mains served with rice and plain naan (Upgrade to garlic naan for $1)
Tandoori Mushrooms (8 Pieces) $9.00
- Mushrooms dipped in garlic and yogurt marinade then cooked in tandoor, served with mint sauce.

Francesca's Italian Kitchen

Address

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

Phone

033749790

Email

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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

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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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