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
- 4 for $10.00
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El Mariachi
- Lemon Salt Tequila
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Decadent Date $4.90
- A fresh organic Medjool date, stuffed with a hazelnut gianduja and enrobed in dark chocolate.
- 6 for $15.00
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Chocolate Lover's Sharing Platter - The Chocolate Journey $27.90
- Journey through the evolution of chocolate with tastings from the cacao bean to the finest truffles. Cacao beans, cacao butter, single origin chocolate, chocolate fondue, chocolate thins, chocolate moments, seasonal truffles and tasting notes for a true chocolate appreciation.
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She's Infamous Brownie $14.50
- 70% chocolate brownie warmed and served with black currant and coconut ice cream, a chocolate spoon, chocolate flakes and whipped cream.
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Golden French Toast $23.00
- French toast piled with your choice of free range bacon or grilled haloumi, with caramelised banana in pure maple syrup, cacao nibs and lime & coconut creme.
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Raw Dessert $14.50
- An avocado chocolate Torte on an almond base, sweetened with pure maple syrup. Chocolatey, rich, decadent and yes, raw! Served with coconut yoghurt and dry raspberry.
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Choose two of the following
- Roasted garlic and rosemary potatoes,seasonal vegetables, golden fries or a crisp garden salad
- Beef ribeye – 300 gm $33
- Each choice includes an Ice-Cream Sundae for dessert
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Dusted fried squid tentacles $14
- Served on a herb and chilli salad with lemon aioli
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Coaster’s seafood chowder $15
- Served with Crusty Bread.
- Grilled herb & cheese bread $7
- Akaroa salmon fillet $33
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Beef wellington $25
- With red wine jus, creamy mash, sautéed spinach and roasted carrots.
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The Cup Classic Lambs Kidneys $17.00
- Lambs kidneys, herb mashed potato, creamy bacon and mushroom sauce with toasted ciabatta
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Toasted pumpkin seed Bagel with Schmear $9.50
- Choose from Salmon cream cheese and capers OR Pine nut, basil pesto and cream cheese
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Gourmet Grilled Chicken Sandwich $20.00
- Grilled chicken, mayo, bacon, lettuce, tomato, French Dijon and olive tapenade on toasted rye with fries
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Buttermilk Pancakes OR Cinnamon Spiced French Toast $17.50
- Your choice of streaky bacon, caramelised banana and maple syrup OR Crème fraiche and mixed berry compote
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Sides $8.50
- Bowl of Fries (with aioli and tomato sauce) / Parmesan and Garlic Bread / Bowl of Crunchy Battered Wedges (with sour cream and sweet chilli sauce)
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Mushrooms on Toast $18.00
- Creamy garlic mushrooms, streaky bacon and toasted ciabatta
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Aristo Porridge $12.50
- Rhubarb, apple and crumble OR Berry compote, creme fraiche and granola
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The Cup Soup of the Day $13.50
- (Ask your wait person for the Chef’s flavour of the day) served with toasted ciabatta
- Soybean milk $2.00
- Cold Olio $4.00
- Chicken wings $2.00
- Spiced Pork Tripe $6.80
- Spiced Pork Leg $6.80
- Chicken heart $1.50
- Noodles soybean paste $9.50
- Mixed Seaweed Salad $5.50
- Pork Fried Rice $9.50
- Roast Pork Pineapple on Rice $11.00
- Steak Foo Young $9.50
- Prawn Curry on Rice $11.00
- Pottle Fried Rice $6.00
- Pork Tomatoes on Fried Rice $10.50
- Steak Fried Rice $9.50
- Sweet and Sour Wontons $11.00
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Banana Split $5.0
- marshmallow & fresh fruit salad, mini meringue
- Canterbury angus beef steak $15.0
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Smoked Groper Hash $22.0
- with buttered spinach, poached eggs & chive beurre blanc
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50 Bistro Beef Burger $24.0
- with brie cheese & needle mushrooms
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Oatmeal Porridge $17.5
- with banana compote and maple syrup
- Mixed salad leaves + white miso & sesame dressing $6.0
- Ice Cream Soda spiderman (raspberry), casper (lemonade), batman (coke) (vanilla ice cream, dulce de leche) N/A
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Chive Scented Waffle $22.0
- roasted tomatoes, crispy bacon & poached eggs
- KIDS QUESADILLA $5.50
- Cheese
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Burrito rolled in a soft flour tortilla/FILL IT WITH $12.90
- Vegetarian-Grilled capsicum and red onion, fresh guacamole and black beans
- Sour Cream
- Guacamole $2.00
- CHIPS + SALSA $4.50
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NACHOS SUPREME $14.90
- Chips, queso cheese, your choice of meat, all the trimmings and fresh guacamole
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SNACK NACHOS $6.90
- With melted queso cheese
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Burrito $12.90-$14.50
- traditional mexican meals with your choice of fillings and salsas (Fajita Veggies with Guac ($12.90) / Seasoned Mince Beef ($12.90) /Pulled Pork Carnitas ($13.90) /Slow Roasted Beef Barbacoa ($14.20) / Chargrilled Chicken A la Brasa ($14.50))
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Longboard Taco Salad $15.10
- Pulled pork carnitas with seasoned black beans, fresh fruit salsa, chipotle crema and guacamole
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Double Decker Mince Taco $13.50
- Soft flour tortilla layered with traditional pinto beans then wrapped around a crispy shell. Filled with our famous seasoned mince and topped with guacamole
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Mango Chicken Salad $13.00
- Chargrilled chicken with fresh fruit salsa and guacamole. Cumin lime vinaigrette on the side
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Nachos $13.40-$14.60
- traditional mexican meals with your choice of fillings and salsas (Fajita Veggies with Guac ($13.40) / Seasoned Mince Beef ($13.40) /Pulled Pork Carnitas ($14.10) /Slow Roasted Beef Barbacoa ($14.40) / Chargrilled Chicken A la Brasa ($14.60))
- Cheese Nachos $10.00
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Taco Salad $13.40-$14.60
- traditional mexican meals with your choice of fillings and salsas (Fajita Veggies with Guac ($13.40) / Seasoned Mince Beef ($13.40) /Pulled Pork Carnitas ($14.10) /Slow Roasted Beef Barbacoa ($14.40) / Chargrilled Chicken A la Brasa ($14.60))
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Nacho Supreme $16.20
- Seasoned double mince with traditional pinto beans, chipotle crema and guacamole
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Fruit Shortcake $7.50
- Warmed with Ice Cream & Custard
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One Big Breakfast $19.80
- Streaky bacon, eggs (fried, poached or scrambled), kransky sausages, hash brown, grilled tomato and mushrooms
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Eggs Anyway $14.80
- 2 Eggs - fried, poached or scrambled with toast, hash brown, tomato and mushroom
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Omelette $16.80
- Three egg omelette with your choice of three fillings: bacon, ham, cheese (brie, feta or tasty), tomato, mushroom, onion, Kransky sausage, baby spinach, served with toasted focaccia
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Eggs Royale $17.80
- Toasted focaccia topped with soft poached eggs, smoked salmon and drizzled in hollandaise
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Lamb Shank $22.50
- Served with Mash and Greens & Gravy
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Ice Cream Sundae $6.00
- Vanilla or Chocolate Ice Cream with Chocolate, Caramel or Strawberry Sauce
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Sticky Date Pudding $7.50
- With Butterscotch sauce & Ice Cream
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Pigsy $24.00
- Pork belly slices, streaky bacon rashers, ham, grilled pineapple, cheese & bourbon bbq sauce
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Dustan $9.00
- Grilled cheesy sausage & egg with soldiers
- Crispy squid rings with chilli honey & aioli $11.00
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Ribs $31.00
- Prime pork ribs Bourbon barbeque sauce
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The Silverback Stack $16.00
- with potato cake, spinach, field mushroom, hash brown & a poached egg topped with hollandaise
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The Mandrill $25.00
- Porterhouse steak, grilled field mushroom, blue cheese, onion rings, rocket & aioli
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Sweet Waffles $17.00
- with blueberries, maple bacon rashers, agave nectar & chai spiced cream
- Garlic pita bread with queso blanco cheese dip $9.00
- Wedges S $2.40 / L $4.00
- Sausage Roll $2.00
- Steak / Bacon & Egg / Mince & Cheese / Mince / Steak & Cheese / Steak & Mushroom $4.20
- Hot Dog (Small) $2.60
- Pepper Steak / Steak Bacon & Cheese / Chicken / Meat Pasties / Quiches $4.50
- Croquette $2.60
- Filled Sausage / Chicken Cordon Bleu $3.30
- Singaporean Rice Noodle / Fried Rice S $5.50 / L $9.00
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Avocado and Feta Smash $19
- add bacon
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Goat Cheese & Green Bean Salad $18
- served w. semi dried tomatoes, kalamata olives, red onion, mesclun lettuce and bread croutons
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Soup of the day $12.50
- please ask our friendly staff
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Hunter’s Stew (Slezsky Bigos) $25
- warming hunters stew served in bread
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Venison Perkelt (Srnci na houbach s bramborovym knedlikem) $26
- venison perkelt served w- crumbed potato dumplings
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Svickova $22.50
- delicious creamy sauce & beef served w. bread dumplings
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Pasta of the Day N/A
- ask our friendly staff
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House Hot Smoked Salmon Focaccia Sandwich $24
- served w. grilled capsicum, eggplant courgette and crème fraiche dill remoulade
- Labneg (Thickened yogurt) (M/ L) $3.50/ $4.50
- Harissa (Chilli sauce) $2.00
- Shish Taouk (Chicken) 1kg $33.00
- Minced Meat $3.00
- Falafel (Vegetarian) $10.00
- Mixed grill 1kg $34.00
- Lamb Kebab 1kg $35.00
- Kunafa 1Kg $25.00
- ham sandwich with grainy mustard mayo, aged cheddar and pickle $9.50
- – add bacon $15.50
- - ham, mozzarella and Dijon $8.50
- half n half salad plate $12.00
- market fish of the day – see specials board $18.50
- full English, eggs your own way, sausage, bacon, mushroom, potato rosti and tomato $19.50
- smashed avocado with fresh lime on toasted sourdough $9.50
- eggs your way $9.50
- Three Pepper Chicken N/A
- Subway Melt N/A
- Pizza Sub with Cheese N/A
- Hot Chilli N/A
- Roast Beef N/A
- M&M N/A
- Wrap N/A
- Thousand Island N/A
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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