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
- Sweet and sour blue cod (boneless & skin on) (One fillet/Two fillets) $22.00/$44.00
- Pork balls with glutinous rice $4.00
- Combination of roast pork, BBQ pork and roast duck $45.00
- Dried shrimps sauteed with chinese cabbage $18.00
- Deep fried blue cod with sweet chilli and sweet & sour sauce (boneless & skin on) $45.00
- Kung pao prawn cutlets, with peanuts $25.00
- Pork and combination stir fry $20.00
- Coconut bun $5.00
- Garlic Spinach $3
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Prawn Tacos $21
- Two soft shell tacos served with golden prawns, pineapple salsa, heirloom tomatoes, capsicum and coriander, finished with lime zested sour cream
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Classic Bene Half $15 Full $20
- Free range poached eggs served on toasted ciabatta with Luciano’s famous hollandaise, a roasted tomato and Manuka Smoked Bacon
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Kids Tostada $12
- A crispy tortilla with house made tomato relish, roasted tomato, cheese and a fried egg
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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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Toast & Spreads $6
- Your choice of sourdough or multigrain served with any two of the following: peanut butter, marmite, vegemite, marmalade, apricot jam or raspberry jam
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Ice Cream Sundae $9
- Fruit salad & mixed berry reduction
- Available from 11am daily
- -Add Fries $3.00
- Zambuca double chocolate brownies $14.50
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Fish & chips $14.50
- Golden battered fish, served with chunky fries, salad & tartare sauce
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Breads & dips (gf) $14.50
- Toasted Turkish bread served with a trio of dips
- -Add anchovies $5.00
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Cheesecake of the day $14.50
- Chef’s creation, served with cream & ice cream
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Chargrilled lamb rump $26.00
- Penne pasta tossed in cherry tomatoes, spinach, red onion & capsicums finished with parmesan & basil pesto.
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Chicken Cashew Nut $10.00
- Stir fried chicken with vegetables and cashew nut
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Beef Noodle Soup $10.00
- Rice noodle with beef, bean sprouts.
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Won Ton Soup $10.00
- Won ton and bean sprouts.
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Red Curry ( Chicken, Beef, Pork ) $10.00
- Red Curry with seasonal vegetables and coconut milk.
- Open lunch: tuesday - saturday 11:30am - 2:00pm
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Stir Fried Basil ( Chicken, Beef, Pork ) $10.00
- Stir fried basil and vegetables
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Green Curry (Chicken, Beef, Pork)
- Green Curry with seasonal vegetables and coconut milk.
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Thai Red Orchid
- Stir fried red orchid noodles with bean sprouts, spring onion,capsicum
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Honey Lemon Chicken $12.50
- Battered chicken pieces stir fried with a tangy lemon sauce and sweet honey sauce. Served with thin slices of crispy kumara, fresh salad and steamed jasmine rice
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Noodle Soup (No Rice) $12.50
- A generous portion of this famous Asian soup cooked with our special sauce, fresh vegetables and noodles. Chicken, Pork or Vegetables & Tofu
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Red Curry $12.50
- Succulent cuts of meat or seafood cooked in coconut cream and fresh vegetables. Chicken, Beef, Pork or Vegetables & Tofu
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Seafood Salad $12.50
- Cooked at a lower heat in stock, this very spicy seafood dish includes celery, shallots and tomato. Vegetables & Tofu
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Seafood $13.50
- available in certain meals
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Ginger Stir Fry $12.50
- Fresh ginger root fried in the wok with fresh vegetables. Chicken, Beef, Pork or Vegetables & Tofu
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Satay Chicken Sticks (3) $7.00
- Dipped in a mixture of spices and covered with our own peanut topping, served on a bed of steamed rice
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Cashews And Tempura Battered Chicken $12.50
- Sweet chilli jam sauce cooked with battered chicken and vegetables
- CHICKEN
- All burgers have onions lettuce & sauce
- EGG $4.50
- BACON + EGG $4.00
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VEGE + MUSHROOM $5.00
- Cheese, Pineapple, Tomato, Lettuce, Onion Sauce
- TOMATOES $2.80
- MUSHROOM $4.50
- EXTRA $1.00 each
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Pizza N/A
- foot, large, halfsies or GF (please turn over for prices and flavours)
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Italian n/a
- Selected salamis, ham, olives, peppers, onion, mushroom, tomato and fresh herbs
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Pastries $14.00
- or warm croissant; champagne ham and smoked mozzarella
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Carnivore n/a
- Chorizo, shredded chicken, bacon pieces, salami, red onions, roast peppers and BBQ sauce
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Regular AZZZ Vietnamese Shredded Chicken $17.00
- coriander, shallots, lime, Vietnamese mint slaw, mild chilli jam mayo and fries
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Straight Cut Fries $8.00
- with aioli and tomato sauce
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From the Sea n/a
- Chunky salmon pieces with prawn cutlets, capers, dill and a drizzle of lemon syrup
- Foot $12.00
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Halloumi & Pancetta $17.50
- Halloumi, Pancetta, Date, Plum Chutney
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Charcouterie w. Cured Meats, Terrine, Pate & Pickles $36.50
- Cured Meats, Terrine, Pate, Pickles, Grilled Ciabatta, Mustard
- Add Pate $6.50
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Late Night Olives $28.50
- Olives, Tapenades, Grilled Ciabatta
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Atlantic Caviar Tivoli $21.50
- Egg, Caviar, Grilled Ciabatta
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Maroccan Spiced Lamb $18.50
- Spiced Lamb, Courgette, Rocket, Harrissa
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Olives & Tapenades $32.50
- Marinated Olives, Tapanades, Pate, Roast Ciabatta
- Add Dukkha $5.50
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Roasted Olives $10
- with marinated feta, spiced nuts & kumara crisps
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House Made Breads & flat bread $9.5
- with selection of dips
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Omelette $21
- served with wholemeal toast or salad and Bacon & cheese
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Banana Split N/A
- with ice cream and chocolate sauce
- Risotto of the Day N/A
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Cheese Plate $18
- with house chutney, pistachio bread & cornichons
- Pasta of the Day $22
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Affogato +$9
- With a double shot of either baileys, amaretto, tia maria, kahlua or cointreau
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Numban Chicken $17.00
- Tempura chicken with sweet ginger sauce & special tartare sauce
- Rice $2.00
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Kakuni (Pork Belly) Don $15.90
- Pork Belly braised in sweet ginger sauce on rice
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Teppan Teriyaki Chicken $16.00
- Chicken cooked teppanyaki style with traditional teriyaki sauce
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Katsu Tama $17.00
- Deep-fried thick pork cutlet with onion & free-range egg simmered in sweet dashi sauce
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Numban Chicken Don $13.90
- Tempura chicken with sweet vinegar sauce & special tartare sauce on rice
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Teriyaki Ninja Set $10.30
- a value meal comes with Kumara Crisps and Mogu Mogu drink (for water/Coke product/organic juice add $1.00)
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Steak & Cheese Curry $16.90
- Japanese style curry with beef rib eye & melting cheese
- Chicken curry on rice $12.00
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Steak and Black Bean Sauce $108.00
- 8-10 servings
- Sweet & Sour Chicken $13.00
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Steak & Black Bean Sauce $68.00
- 5-6 servings
- Steak on noodles $12.00
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Lemon Fish $108.00
- 8-10 servings
- Vegetables $2.50
- Chicken Mushrooms on Rice $12.00
- Bowl of Fries with Sauce $5.00
- (B) Salmon $18.50
- Mini Chicken Salad $9.50
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Bowl of Fries $7.00
- served with aioli
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Savoury Mince $13.50
- served on toasted bread topped with a poached egg
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Breads and Dips $14.50
- a selection of bread with house-made dips
- (A) Bacon $17.50
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BLT $17.50
- bacon, lettuce, and tomato served on toasted ciabatta with aioli and fries
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Three Cheeses & Spinach (Sml / Med / Lge) $11.5 / $15.5 / $20
- Blue cheese, feta cheese and parmesan. Served with spinach & roasted garlic
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Zorba (Sml / Med / Lge) $11 / $15 / $19.5
- Popeye's favourite. Chopped spinach, mushrooms, cream cheese and olives
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Chicken Ravioli $17.5
- Chicken, roasted garlic and basil pesto ravioli served in a creamy pesto sauce and garnished with parsley
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Thai Chicken (Sml / Med / Lge) $11.5 / $15.5 / $20
- Chicken with Thai sweet chilli sauce, freshly diced capsicum and onions
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Mediterranean Lamb (Sml / Med / Lge) $11.5 / $15.5 / $20
- Lemon and herb marinated lamb on a chutney base, topped with feta and red onions
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The Anti-pasto (Sml / Med / Lge) $12 / $17 / $20.5
- Anti-pasto on a chutney pizza base. Pepperoni, gherkins, red peppers, kalamata olives and sundried tomatoes
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BBQ Pork (Sml / Med / Lge) $12.5 / $17.5 / $21
- Pulled pork served with pineapple, red onion and jalapenos (hot). Finished with Spags own BBQ Sauce
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Kumara Chips $7.5
- Delicious kumara chips cooked to perfection and served with sweet Thai chilli sauce
- Sakura Bento $10.50
- Platter/medium $35.00
- Nicy & Spicy $7.90
- Special Bento $10.50
- Nicy & Spicy $7.90
- Platter/big $45.00
- Salmon Nigiri $7.90
- Prawn & Koroket $7.90
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Bacon & Free range eggs on Toast $14.00
- poached—scrambled—fried
- Fish & chips $9.00
- Ice cream sundae (gf) $6.00
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Churros $12.00
- crispy donuts with chocolate orange sauce
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Pork belly taco $15.00
- crispy belly, black beans, avocado & lime
- Wedges with sour cream & sweet chilli $12.00
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Cortado fondue (for 2) $20.00
- 3 cheese fondue, perfect for sharing
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Stuffed peppers $14.00
- char-grilled red peppers, cream cheese, garlic & avocado (gf)
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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