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
- Garlic Spinach $3
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Kids Tostada $12
- A crispy tortilla with house made tomato relish, roasted tomato, cheese and a fried egg
- Bowl of Wedges with Sour Cream $11
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Bangin’ Breakfast Potatoes $16
- Golden crispy potatoes, grilled asparagus, heirloom tomatoes, caraway seeds and poached eggs served with our house made brown onion relish
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Luciano’s Bruschetta $14
- Toasted ciabatta with garden greens and Basil pesto, tomato & feta
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Eggs Your Way $10.5
- Two free range eggs, poached, fried or scrambled, on your choice of toasted sourdough or multigrain
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Ice Cream Sundae $9
- Fruit salad & mixed berry reduction
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Classic Bene Half $14 Full $19
- Free range poached eggs served on toasted ciabatta with Luciano’s famous hollandaise, a roasted tomato and Grilled Broccolini & Asparagus
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Bei Hin Ye $7.50
- Slow cooked chana dahl with light spices.
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Wetda Seebian $16.00
- Mild pork curry/stew slow cooked in shallots, garlic & light spices.
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Binlay Zarkin $19.00
- Skewers of prawn, fish & squid marinated in light spices, grilled & served with lemon.
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Creme Brulee $11.00
- Not Burmese, but made traditional style. - *Flamed with cointreau $13.00
- Per person. $3.00
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Biay-ji Ngajo $16.00
- Tender squid pieces sauteed with basil, chilli and onion.
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Majidi Ye Ke Mot $7.50
- Tamarind sorbet - tangy & refreshing. - Or for the brave - chilli topped sorbet $7.50
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Napijo $14.50
- Crumbly fish, served spicy with crisp lettuce.
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Carne Di Maile $26.00
- pulled pork, thyme, roasted fennel, provolone, apple, rocket
- One cheese $18.00
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Carbonara $26.00
- free range smoky bacon, free range egg, Parmesan w black pepper
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Roasted Spring Carrot Salad $22.00
- with hung yoghurt, mint + orange
- Akaroa Salmon with broccolini, confit vine tomatoes + chives butter $36.00
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Spaghetti $30.00
- clams, crispy prosciutto, garlic oil, lemon, mint, herbs
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Asparagus $24.00
- roasted local asparagus, lemon, soft goats cheese, mint pesto, pine nuts
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House Made Granola $16.00
- with poached fruit, yoghurt, panna cotta and milk
- Served from 6pm - 11pm Wednesday - Saturday. (Bar opens at 4pm)
- -Add Grains $5.00
- -Add Cheese Toastie $7.00
- These are small complimentary dishes to our wine list. They will be served when the bar is open from 4pm and throughout the evening for those that would prefer a snack and a glass of wine.
- Small Cheese or Nut Cheese Plate - $10.00
- Blue Cheese Paté and Crackers - $12.00
- Bell Bird Sourdough and Black Truffle Butter. $60.00
- Potato Truffle Vichyssoise Mille Feuille $60.00
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Polenta Crumbed Calamari $10.00
- w/ lime & wasabi mayo
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Edamame Beans $6.00
- w/ miso butter
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200g Striploin Steak $18.00
- served cut, w/ rocket & parmesan
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CFC - Civil Fried Chicken or Cauliflower $10.00
- w/ chipotle & agave
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Lambs Ribs $15.00
- w/ BBQ sauce & slaw
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Miso Roasted Eggplant $10.00
- w/ toasted sesame
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Hand Cut Chips $10.00
- w/ aioli
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Baked Market Fish $16.00
- w/ steamed greens & pickled chilli
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Chicken Bulgogi $12.00
- Succulent chicken breast pieces marinated in Mum’s special blend of soy sauce, black pepper, onions, garlic served with vegetables
- Sushi
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Curry Chicken (Vegetarian available) $12.00
- Japanese curry with potato, carrot and onion with crunchy house salad. Served with rice
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Yookgejang (spicy beef soup with rice) $12.00
- Spicy soup made with beef, spring onions, mushrooms in a red broth seasoned with chilli, garlic and soy sauce
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Katsudon $12.00
- Deep fried crumbed pork cutlet with cooked veges and egg in a special soy sauce
- Vegetable $10.00
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Yake Udon $12.00
- Stir fried thick noodle, chicken and veges in teriyaki sauce
- Salmon and avocado $11.00
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Hungry man $13.90
- Prime new zealand beef topped with melted cheddar, american streaky bacon, egg, lettuce, tomato, red onion, beetroot relish, aioli & smokey BBQ sauce
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Flaming cow classic
- Prime new zealand beef with streaky bacon, melted cheddar, salad greens, aioli & our special hickory smoked BBQ sauce
- Bacon $2.00
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Peanut piston $11.90
- House made satay chicken patty grilled with our signature peanut & coconut sauce, salad greens, tomato & aioli
- Chips
- Brie / Feta $2.00
- -Large $6.00
- Kid's crumbed chicken $4.00
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Combo it! add $5
- Tator Tots + a Handle of Iced Tea
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Buffalo Wings $14
- Blue Cheese Dip, Celery, Carrots
- Asparagus & Candied Bacon $10
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Smoked Chicken Hoagie $15
- Arugula, Swiss Cheese, Green Tomato Salsa, Chipotle Aioli
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Steak Fingers $14
- Spiced Cream Gravy
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Double Barrel Hoagie $15
- Smoked Pulled Pork, Smoked Chicken, Red Cabbage Slaw, Onion Rings, BBQ Sauce
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Tator Tots $10
- Smoked Garlic Aioli
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Smores $12
- Toasted Marshmallow, Graham Cracker, Chocolate
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Toast 6.00
- spreads- honey, jam, Nutella or vegemite …
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Eggs Benedict 16.50
- with free range smoky bacon …
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Mushrooms on toast 15.50
- Mushrooms fried in garlic butter, served on grain toast and topped with feta …
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Eggs Benedict 16.50
- with spinach …
- Change to gluten free toast … add 1.00
- Free-range smoky bacon, Rosti, Bratwurst … 5.00
- Free range egg… 2.50
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Pesto pasta 14.00
- Fettucine tossed in basil pesto and topped with roast tomato …
- Deep Fried Steak with Beijing Sauce $11.00
- Mini Spring Rolls - 6pcs $4.50
- All served with a bowl of rice N/A
- Chicken with Ginger and Spring Onion $10.00
- Beefballs & Vegetables Soup $5.00
- Deep Fried Wontons - 8pcs $6.00
- Chicken and Mushroom Soup $5.00
- Chicken with Cashew Nuts $10.00
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2 Free Range Eggs $9.80
- done to your liking, served on toast - w Bacon $12.00
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Big Breakfast $19.00
- served with breakfast sausage, bacon, tomato, mushrooms, with eggs the way you like & toast
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Eggs Florentine $17.50
- smoked salmon on a toasted ciabatta with spinach, poached eggs & hollandaise sauce
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Homemade, Toasted Muesli $10.20
- served with fruit, yogurt & milk
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Eggs Benedict w Bacon $15.20
- on a toasted ciabatta, poached eggs & hollandaise
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Pancakes $14.90
- served with banana, bacon and maple syrup
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Crafted Classic B.L.T. $12.50
- with our homemade aioli, tomato relish & crispy bacon
- (A) OR berry compote with cream or yogurt $12.50
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Lamb Rogan Josh $9.50
- Its making marked the pinnacle of the culinary Craft of Kashmir. The master chefs of the Royal Mughal kitchens boasted about perfecting this dish. Lean lamb cooked with roasted & crushed spices.
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Lamb Madras $9.50
- A favourite with those who enjoy their curry hot. lamb cooked in hot spices.
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Vegetable Korma $8.50
- Vegetables cooked in a creamy sauce made of almond paste, cream & spices
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Vegetable Combo $12.50
- Curry+Rice+Naan+Soft Drink(355ml)
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Mattar Paneer $8.50
- Peas and homemade cottage cheese cooked with tomatoes, spices and herbs.
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Vegetable Biriyany $9.00
- Basmati rice cooked with vegetable in an exotic blend of spices.
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Chicken Biryani $9.50
- Basmati rice cooked with chicken in an exotic blend of spices.
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Mango Chicken $8.50
- Boneless chicken cooked in an aromatic mango sauce, tempered with onion, mustard seeds.
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Deep fried combination Entrée $12.00
- Any 2 of the above
- Whole fish of the day with hot chilli sauce (subject to availability) From $35.00
- Clams with hot chilli sauce (subject to availability) $18.00
- Pork with hot chilli sauce $18.90
- Chicken with pineapple $16.80
- Mussels with chilli sauce $21.00
- Scallops with seasonal vegetables $26.30
- Deep fried prawns with sweet and sour sauce $21.00
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Beef Don
- Bulgogi beef, salad & rice
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Teriyaki Chicken Don
- Teriyaki chicken, salad & rice
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Spice Chicken Don
- Karaage chicken with spicy sauce, salad & rice
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Teriyaki Salmon Don
- Teriyaki salmon, salad & rice
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Takoyaki
- 8 pcs octopus or prawns
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Tempura Udon
- Prawn, vegetable tempura
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Sashimi Combo
- 15pcs
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Tuna
- 10pcs
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West Coast Whitebait Omelette G $22.50
- The revered West Coast delicacy served in a light omelette with salad greens, lemon wedges and grain toast
- With a Breast of house Smoked Chicken $9.50
- With Bully’s Beetroot Cured Salmon Gravlax $10.00
- With Hot Smoked Akaroa Salmon $10.00
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Bully’s Buccaneers Sundae $6.50
- Scoops of vanilla ice cream scattered with all sorted lollies. Topped with your choice of Chocolate, Caramel or Berry Sauce and cream
- French Fries with garlic aioli $7.50
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Duck Breast Salad G $17.50
- Pan roasted medium rare, sliced and served over Asian inspired leaf and shredded vegetable salad topped with mandarin segments. Finished with pomegranate dressing, red quinoa and fresh mint & coriander
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Warmed Triple Garlic Loaf $7.20
- Filled with melted garlic & herb butter
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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