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
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Marinated mushroom $6.80
- Marinated japanese mushroom .
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Assorted tempura $28
- Prawn, fish, squid,vegetables
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Tofu salad $8
- Fresh tofu served on vegetable bed with japanese dressing .
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Gyoza 6pieces $8.50
- Pan fried pork and chives dumplings. Vegetable dumpling is available .
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Spicy squid $8.50
- Deep fried spicy squid tentacles served with mayo and sweet chili sauce .
- Tuna(10 pieces) $22
- Vegetable 6p $13
- Udon noodle with soft boiled egg $10
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BRONX BEEF $7.90/ $11.90
- Flank steak roasted to perfection served with onion jam and horseradish sauce or tomato relish.(Slider/ Hero )
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VEGE BAGEL $9.00
- Avocado, tomato, cream cheese, mesculun, aioli and tomato pesto
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BROOKLYN SHORT RIB $8.90/ $12.50
- Beef short rib braised all day and served with tomato relish, smoked hickory sauce and cheddar cheese.(Slider/ Hero )
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NEW YORK PORK $8.90/ $12.90
- Slow roasted New Zealand pork served with apple sauce, onion jam and pork crackling. (Slider/ Hero )
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LIBERTY SALAD SANDWICH $6.90/ $8.90
- Vegetarian - sundried tomato pesto or hummus with your choice of salads from the salad bar.(Slider/ Hero )
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HARLEM FLANK $7.90/ $11.90
- Spice rubbed flank steak cooked to perfection and drizzled with sweet chilli mayo sauce.(Slider/ Hero )
- PECAN PIE $5.20
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LIBERTY SALAD BOWL $8.90
- Vegetarian - sundried tomato pesto or hummus with your choice of 12 fresh salads from the salad bar, served in our takeaway bowl.
- Chicken Liver Pate with Toast & Bread and Butter Pickles $18.50
- Eggs Benedict with Smoked Salmon or Bacon $18.50
- Bagel with Smoked Salmon, Beetroot & Horseradish Pesto $19.50
- Cheesecake (ask our staff for the current flavour) $13.00
- Small $9.50
- Bagel with Bacon, Maple Syrup & Banana $15.50
- Cookies / Biscotti $3.50
- BBLT (Bagel with Free-range Bacon, Lettuce & Tomato) $14.50
- Served until 3.30pm every day of the week
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-Vic'S Platter $22.00
- Breads, spreads and cheeses
- Sunday 7.30am - 2pm
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Sweet Pancakes $15.00
- With banana, yoghurt, cinnamon, fruit and maple syrup
- -Teriyaki Free Range Chicken With Red Peppers And Mayo $14.00
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-Eggs Florentine $17.70
- Spinach
- Vegemite / Peanut Butter $0.50
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Muesli $12.00
- Homemade toasted organic grains and nuts, fresh fruit, yoghurt and milk
- Nachos $14.90
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Burritos $12.90
- Rolled in a soft flour tortilla
- Grilled veggies
- Cheese
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Chiken
- marinated in pepe's authentic smoked chipotle adobo sauce and grilled to perfection
- Lettuce
- -Meat quesadilla $7.90
- ●Quesadilla
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Death by Chocolate $7.50
- Berry Brownie with Chocolate Ice Cream & Sauces
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Ice Cream Sundae $6.00
- Vanilla or Chocolate Ice Cream with Chocolate, Caramel or Strawberry Sauce
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200gm Salmon Fillet $21.50
- 200gm Salmon Fillet & Salad with a choice of dauphinoise potato or fries. Served with Hollandaise Sauce
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Fruit Shortcake $7.50
- Warmed with Ice Cream & Custard
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Eggs Benedict $16.80
- Toasted focaccia topped with soft poached eggs, smoked salmon and drizzled in hollandaise
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Sticky Date Pudding $7.50
- With Butterscotch sauce & Ice Cream
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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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French Toast $16.80
- French brioche toast served with bacon, caramelised banana and maple syrup
- Free range egg… 2.50
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Mitchell's special 16.50
- A tasty mix of chorizo, cannellini beans and tomato topped with a poached egg and drizzled with sage brown butter. Served with garlic yoghurt and crusty bread …
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Toast 6.00
- spreads- honey, jam, Nutella or vegemite …
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Nested eggs GF, DF 15.50
- Two eggs nestled amongst a potato, spring onion and smoky ham hash, baked and sprinkled with chilli flakes …
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Salmon rosti GF, DF 15.50
- Potato rosti with hot smoked salmon and dill mayo …
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Banana bread 6.50
- served with walnut butter …
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Bacon butty 10.50
- Free range smoky bacon, onion jam and tasty tomato sauce/with fried egg … add 2.5
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Toast Turkish or grain 5.00
- with fresh tomato / single
- Warm pear tart, Earl Grey tea vanilla ice cream $15.50
- Shellfish, smoked groper, mussel, clam, saffron & tomato bouillabaisse, garlic aioli, crouton $19.50
- Prosciutto wrapped free rand 250g pork chop, glazed mushroom & sage (gf) $38.50
- Soup, winter offering (v,gf) $15.50
- Chargrilled 200g Canterbury beef fillet, bone marrow crust, Akaroa black pudding, bacon & leek champ, shallot, garlic and red wine jus (gf*df*) $39.50
- Harissa roasted aubergine, black lentil and chia, herbs & organic leaves (v,gf,df*) $15.50 / $30.00
- Homemade bread, extra serve $7.50
- Citrus & herb marinated olives from Robinsons Bay, served warm (gf/df) $11.00
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MUESLI $12.50
- Toasted muesli with dried fruit, seeds and nuts. Served with seasonal fruits, milk and yogurt
- FREE RANGE EGGS $2.00
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PANCAKES $17.50
- Fresh baked pancakes with your choice of banana blueberries baked inside. Served with streaky bacon, vanilla bean custard and maple syrup on the side
- Extra Meat Toppings $4.00
- Add Chips $4.00
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BRIOCHE FRENCH TOAST $18.50
- Raspberry and mascarpone French toast served streaky bacon, vanilla bean custard, maple syrup and berry compote
- With Chicken $19.50
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BEEF SALAD $18.50
- Tender slices of rump steak, fresh herbs, potato hash, mixed lettuce, red onion, cherry tomatoes and cucumber, topped with mung beans
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Eggs Benedict(GFO)(V) $20.00
- poached free range eggs, toasted ciabatta with house made hollandaise/salmon
- Mushrooms $4.00
- Egg $2.00
- Bacon $5.00
- Spinach $4.00
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Boulevard salad (GF) $22.00
- Lamb loin medium- rare on leaves, cucumber, olives, feta, cherry tomatoes, pine nuts & balsamic dressing
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Caesar Salad (GFO) $17.00
- cos lettuce, bacon lardons, anchovies, poached egg, croutons & house made dressing
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Eggs Benedict(GFO)(V) $19.00
- poached free range eggs, toasted ciabatta with house made hollandaise/bacon
- Panini $8.00
- Cheese and onion (Multigrain bread, cheese, onion w/ tomato sauce)
- Nachos (corn chips, beans, cheese, sour cream) $9.00
- Spinach & Ricotta (Caramelised Onion with Ricotta and Spinach)
- Pizza (with a homemade tomato sauce base) $10.00
- Vege (spinach, olives, mushrooms )
- Ham (Ham, Caramelised Onion and Basil Pesto)
- Margerita (cheese, basil leaves)
- Coffee & Cayenne Rubbed Beef Cheek, Carrot And Beetroot Slaw With Horseradish And Ranch Sauce N/A
- Chicken Fajita With Red Onions, Garlic & Chilli Packed With Crunchy Lime Slaw, Smoked Corn Salsa & Chiptole Mayo N/A
- 8 Hour Braised Pork Shoulder, Ranch Dressed Slaw, Crunchy Tortilla Chips With A Chipotle & Lime Sauce N/A
- Sauteed Garlic Mushrooms, With Zingy Coriander & Jalapeno Sauce & Red Cabbage N/A
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Iwi Burger $13.50
- beef pattie, beetroot, egg, tomato, lettuce, cheese, tomato sauce, chow-chow.
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Flaming Mexican $13.50
- spiced beef pattie, chilli con carne, tomato, cheese, lettuce, sour cream.
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Peal Habour $13.50
- fresh market fish, wasabi aioli, iceberg lettuce, tomato.
- Crumbed & fried camembert $3.00
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Totally Whipped (Mousse) $6.00
- Double Chocolate & Boysenberry or Double Mango & Coconut
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Deliverance $13.50
- pork & sage pattie, bacon, lettuce, aioli, fruit relish
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Cheese Retro Vision $13.50
- crumbed & fried camembert, tomato, lettuce, red onion & plum chutney. - Cheese is cooked in beef tallow
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Pulp Fiction Burger $13.50
- beef pattie, double cheese, iceberg lettuce, pickle, royale sauce.
- Nachos & Sour Cream $6.50
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Basket fries $4.50
- w Tom sauce or aioli
- Fish Bites & fries $7.00
- Chicken Nugget & fries $7.00
- Toasties $3.50
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Wedges $7.00
- Sour Cream, Sweet Chilli & Oil
- Seafood Basket $12.50
- Veggie Delite N/A
- Old English N/A
- Ham N/A
- Cheesy Garlic Toasties N/A
- Hot Chilli N/A
- Veggie Patty N/A
- Meatball N/A
- Pork Riblet 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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