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
- Hashies $5.5
- Cheese $2
- Juices $5
- Soft Drinks $4.5
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Animal Rights $12.50
- We believe this is the most versatile vege burger in town. It’s a kumara & coriander pattie, salad, beetroot, a minty yoghurt sauce, Aioli and Velvet Relish. Also available with a mushroom or falafel pattie.
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Big Bird $14.90
- This one used to be made from Moa which was a big bird, but we ran out of them a few years back, so its been replaced with good Grilled Chicken Breast, Salad, Bacon, Brie Cheese with Aioli and your choice of Apricot or Cranberry sauce.
- Bottled Water $4
- Gluten Free Bun $2.5
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Gary's Jr $8.40
- Two beef patties, bacon, cheddar cheese, crispy onion rings, lettuce, onion & Big Gary's® smoky RUM sauce.
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Veggie Burger $5.40
- Cheese, pineapple, egg, beetroot, lettuce, onion, chow and tomato sauce.
- Mussels (x6) (battered) $6.00
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BBQ Pork Burger $5.80
- Pork rib patty, lettuce, onion & smoky BBQ sauce between a seeded bun.
- Beer Battered Snapper $6.90
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Bloody Guts $6.00
- Bacon, cheddar cheese, tomato sauce & mayo on chips.
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Cheesy Weezy $5.00
- Cheddar cheese, mayo & cheese seasoning on chips.
- Pineapple Ring (battered) $2.20
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Unagi don $18.90
- Fresh water eel
- Tempura prawn udon $11.90
- Teriyaki / Katsu / Karaage chicken don $12.90
- Plain udon $8.90
- Chicken katsu curry $15.90
- Served on rice with miso soup
- Served on rice with miso soup
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Ten don $13.90
- Deep fried prawns and tempura veges
- -Bacon And Avocado $11.20
- Vegetarian Lasagne $11.20
- Spinach / Avocado / Mushroom / Hash Brown / Tomato / Brie / Feta / Colby $4.00
- Ham / Salami $4.20
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Eggs
- All served with toasted sourdough, poached eggs, hollandaise, tomatoes and mushrooms
- Paninis
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Bacon And Eggs On Toast $18.00
- bacon and free range eggs on your choice of toast
- Saturday 7:30am - 2pm
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Oyster Sauce $18.50
- Your choice of tender pieces of Chicken, Beef or Pork stir fried with oyster sauce and seasonal vegetables
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Beef Yum $18.50
- Tender thinly sliced barbecued beef mixed with Thai herbs and lemon juice served on a base of fresh of vegetables
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Larb $18.50
- Your choice of finely minced Chicken, Beef or Pork cooked with chilli powder, ground roasted sticky rice, lemon juice, coriander, onion and galangal served with a base of fresh salad vegetable
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Yum Thai (Vegetarian Salad) $16.50
- Fresh vegetables with peanut sauce and mayonnaise, topped with boiled eggs and deep fried tofu
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Tom-Yum Goong (Prawn Tom-Yum) $12.00
- Traditional hot and sour soup served with prawn, lemongrass, galangal and topped with coriander - A very special Thai dish
- Vegetables, Cashew Nut or Peanut $2.00
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Garlic and Pepper King Prawn $20.50
- Deep fried king prawn stir fried with garlic and pepper topped with fresh coriander
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Garlic and Pepper $18.50
- Your choice of tender pieces of Chicken, Beef or Pork with garlic, pepper and mushroom topped with fresh aromatic coriander
- Satay Chicken in Sizzling Plate $18.00/$34.00
- Chinese Sausage Fried Rice $13.00
- Stir Fried Green Beans with Mince $16.00/$26.00
- Fried Noodles/HoFun/Rice/Rice Noodles with Soy Sauce $10.00
- Seafood Steamed Eggs $18.00
- Chef's Special Duck $22.00/$42.00
- Prawns Egg Foo Yung $18.00/$30.00
- Sweet & Sour Fish Fillet $20.00/$36.00
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NACHOS $17.50
- house-made cowboy chilli beef with sour cream and guacamole
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BBQ PORK RIBS $26.00
- served with crunchy apple slaw, thick cut fries and bbq sauce
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CHICKEN SCHNITZEL BURGER $18.50
- house-made chicken schnitzel, cheese and mayonnaise, served with thick cut fries
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KIDS BASKET $10.00
- chicken nuggets, mini- hot dog and tempura fish bites served with thick cut fries
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SIRLOIN STEAK $28.00
- 300g. steak, thick cut chips, salad, fried egg and onion rings with your choice of garlic butter, mushroom sauce, gravy or peppercorn sauce
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CHEESECAKE $12.00
- check out the specials board for today's cheesecake
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FISHERMAN'S BASKET $17.00
- prawn twisters, tempura fish bites, crumbed mussels and squid rings served with thick cut fries
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FISH & CHIPS P.O.D
- beer battered fish and thick-cut fries see specials board
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Bowl naked burrito in a bowl/FILL IT WITH $12.90
- Beef Barbacoa-Marinated in Pepe's authentic smoked chipotle adobo sauce, braised slowly overnight, then shredded
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Tacos 3 hard tacos/FILL IT WITH $12.90
- Chicken-Marinated in Pepe's authentic smoked chipotle adobo sauce and grilled to perfection
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QUESADILLA SUPREME $9.90
- Meat + 2 salsa
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SNACK NACHOS $6.90
- With melted queso cheese
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Bowl naked burrito in a bowl/FILL IT WITH $12.90
- Vegetarian-Grilled capsicum and red onion, fresh guacamole and black beans
- Coriander's Lime Rice(White or Brown)
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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
- CORN CHIPS $3.50
- - 8 pieces Smoked Salmon & Avocado
- Teriyaki Chicken on Rice
- LARGE $8.40
- Teriyaki Chicken Lovers $19.90
- - 4 pieces Double Avocado & Cucumber
- - 8 pieces Fresh Salmon Supreme
- - 8 pieces Teriyaki Chicken & Double Avocado
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Double Avocado Snackbox $5.00
- CHICKEN / SALMON / TUNA
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Bowl $12.90
- Naked burrito in a bowl
- Fill it with your preferred Rice, Beans and Salad options, and top it off with our range of freshly made Salsas and seasonings.
- Melted queso
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Veggie nachos $12.90
- Chips, queso cheese, black beans, grilled veggies, all the salsas and fresh guacamole
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Pork Carnitas
- marinated in our signature smoked chipotle adobo and juniper sauce and braised overnight
- Select one of the following
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Pork carnitas
- Marinated in pepe's authentic smoked chipotle and juniper sauce, braised slowly overnight then shredded
- cheese $1.50
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Beef Cheek Arancini $14.50
- Soy, pinot noir, Sichuan salt
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Akaroa Salmon $33.00
- Horseradish ricotta, pickled radish, rhubarb
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Affogato $18.00
- Vanilla bean ice cream, choice of liqueur, espresso, biscotti
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Poached Chicken $24.50
- Roquette, celery, apple, walnut, barley salad
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Pappardelle $25.50
- Prawn, chorizo, cherry tomato, parsley
- Black Pudding $4.00
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Free Range Pork Cutlet $32.50
- Mustard greens, potato, olive crumble
- One $17.00
- BBQ pork ribs $5.90
- Beef roll $3.20
- Bacon egg slice $4.60
- Hot pork rolls $5.90
- Slices + Biscuits $3.60
- Pizza buns $3.60
- Hot dogs $2.80
- Chicken drums n/a
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Loaded Wedges $14.00
- With cheese, bacon, sweet chilli sauce and sour cream
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Carnivore $24.00
- With spicy sausage, smoked bacon, salami, sirloin steak, mozzarella, and caramelised onion. Finished with BBQ sauce
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Herbivore $20.00
- Pumpkin, mozzarella, roasted red capsicum, and cream cheese. Topped with basil pesto and rocket
- Garlic and Parmesan Flat Bread $12.00
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Choc-Berry Brownie $12.00
- Served warmed with vanilla bean gelato and berry coulis
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Macaroni and Cheese $12.00
- With salad
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Fish and Chips $12.00
- With salad
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Pasta of the Day T.B.A
- Please see our blackboard for tonight's creation
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Hand Cut Potato Chips $8.00
- With tomato relish
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Deep-fried Camembert (75g) $14.00
- With old-school apricot sauce
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Gas Paris Brest $14.00
- Strawberries, banana and passion-fruit in a cream filled choux bun with an almond-caramel sauce
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Tomato and Fetta Tart $17.00
- Warm tomato and goat fetta with black olive and avocado cream
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Festive Plate $35.00
- Turkey fillet and Ham, baked in madeira. Served with new potato salad, cranberry and asparagus
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The Anti Vego $26.00
- Pumpkin and spinach tagliatelle with bacon and tomato ragout
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Marinated Olives $8.00
- A warmed selection
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Garden Salad $8.00
- Seasonal leaves tossed in vinaigrette with accompaniments
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Caesar Salad $16.50
- Cos lettuce with bacon,croutons,shaved parmesean,anchovies & a poached egg (available Gluten Free)
- Bagel – Cinnamon bagel with jam and cream cheese $8.10
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Cheese Toastie $8.50
- Homestyle double decker toasted cheese sandwich with your choice of two extra fillings: tomato, ham, onion, or pineapple
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Omelette $15.00
- Spinach, red onion & cheese or Ham,cheese & tomato (Gluten Free)
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Pancakes $14.50
- Blueberry
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Eggs Florentine $16.50
- Spinach
- Bagel – Smoked salmon and cream cheese $11.00
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Bagel – Tomato, cream cheese and basil pesto $10.30
- A bagel with Tomato, cream cheese and basil pesto
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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