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
- Seasoned wedges $6.90 / $9.90
- - Medium / Large
- Smoked tomato $1.50
- Bread Plait Trio plait with garlic butter, hummus and Vicar's pesto. For 2 $10.90 / For 4 $16.90
- House made potato rosti $4.90
- Akaroa Salmon (GF) Smoked Akaroa salmon on house made potato rosti stack with a tomato, avocado and capsicum salsa. $25.90
- Steak Burger (GF*) Marinated premium Wakanui flank steak, mixed leaves, roast field mushrooms, smoked cheddar cheese, onion jam, aioli and hickory smoked BBQ sauce in a toasted sourdough bap, with sea $24.90
- Open Chicken Sandwich (GF*) House smoked chicken breast, mixed leaves, tomato, avocado, crispy bacon, aioli and house made tomato relish on toasted ciabatta, with shoestring fries. $23.90
- Coleslaw (Large) $6.50
- 3 BBQ Thigh Fillets & Regular Side $9.90
- Old-style chips (Regular) $4.50
- Avocado Spread $1.50
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Family Fiesta $35.90
- The perfect family fix! One whole, flame-grilled chicken and your choice of two large sides.
- Portuguese Rolls (Regular) $4.50
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Half Chicken $12.90
- Nothing half hearted here.
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Quarter Chicken $8.90
- Small fraction, big reaction.
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Extra pizza toppings $2.50 each
- Ham / mushroom / tomato / pineapple / pesto / olives
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Sauces $3.00
- Mushroom, peppercorn, chipotle, hollandaise, bearnaise or red wine jus
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Southern style fried chicken $10.50
- Crispy southern style fried chicken, served with homemade aioli & chipotle sauce
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Whitford's signature roast Mem $16.00 / Non-Mem $19.00
- Our family favourite offers a choice of two meats, served with seasonal vegetables, roasted potatoes, kumara and house gravy
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Oven baked garlic & herb loaf $8.00
- Add chilli ($0.50) or cheese ($2.00)
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Creme brulee $12.00
- Served with berry compote & biscotti
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Seafood plate for 2 $15.00
- A selection of small fried and cured seafood bites, perfect to share or fully indulge alone
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Cheesy pizza bread $9.00
- Pizza base loaded with mozzarella & feta cheese and topped with fresh herbs
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Chicken Fajita Burrito $16.50
- Fresh garlic & lime chargrilled chicken with fajita veggies, seasoned black beans and guacamole {Mini $12.50}
- Slow Roasted Beef Barbacoa (two $12.70) $6.60
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Nacho Supreme $16.20
- Seasoned double mince with traditional pinto beans, chipotle crema and guacamole
- Pulled Pork Carnitas (two $11.90) $6.20
- Fajita Veggies with Guac $9.90
- Slow Roasted Beef Barbacoa $11.90
- Tortilla Chips & Salsa Bar $5.00
- Fajita Veggies with Guac (two $10.50) $5.50
- Pottle Fried Rice $6.00
- Pottle Fried Noodles $6.00
- 1 Dozen Wontons (no sauce) $9.00
- Steak Mushroom on Rice $10.50
- Extra Serving of Meat $3.00
- Bami Goreng (Noodles) $11.00
- Pineapple $2.50
- Pork Mushroom on Fried Rice $10.50
- Roast pumpkin, Chorizo, and Basil Salad with Blueberry Vinaigrette $12.00
- Fried Eggs $2.00
- Sticky Date Pudding with Vanilla Ice Cream
- Mushroom and Blue Cheese Tarts with Rocket $12.00
- Beer Battered Fresh Fish with Salad, Fries, Tartar and Lemon $16.50
- Crispy Squid with Chilli Honey Sauce $10.00
- Orzo Pasta with Creamy White Wine Sauce, Crispy Bacon, Pumpkin and Rocket. Sprinkled with Parmesan $16.50
- Blue Cheese, Cos lettuce, Onion Rings, Mushrooms, and Aioli $10.00
- SP Coconut cream brulee $14.00
- SP Vegeterian pad thai $22.00
- SP signature melting beef rib w/ creamy sweet & sour coconut curry $36.00
- Bangkok Style Grilled Pork w/ Som Tum mango sweet, sour salad & Peanuts $17.00
- House-made coconut ice crea w/ Young coconut fresh, Sugar palm fruit, caramelised pineapple, peanuts $14.00
- Caramel cheese cake covered in Dark Chocolate Ganache $14.00
- Single seared scallop w/ avocado, ginger & lime dressing $6.50
- Wok fried Tofu w/ ginger $14.00
- The Special (B.L.T Pictured) $13.50
- Meatball & Parmesan $13.50
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Poached Chicken & Slaw $13.50
- Contains peanuts
- Grilled Aged Cheddar $13.50
- Serious Fries $6.00
- Serious Slaw $8.00
- Porchetta Salsa Verde $13.50
- The Breakfast Bap $13.50
- Shish Kebab 1kg $32.00
- Lamb Kebab 1kg $35.00
- Falafel $0.50
- Shish Kebab $13.00
- Warpat (Cheese filled filo pastry) $2.50
- Mixed grill 1kg $34.00
- Kunafa 1Kg $25.00
- Falafel (Vegetarian) $10.00
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Chana Masala $14.00
- Chic Peas cooked in soft in a thick gravy with tamarind, crushed potato, ginger and coriander.
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Gulab Jamun $5.00
- Creamed milk dumpling served in sugar syrup
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Tandoori Prawn $14.50
- Prawns marinated with herbs, spices & cooked in tandoor.
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Bread Basket $12.50
- A selection of plain naan, garlic naan, keema naan and peshawari naan.
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Indian Heaven Fish Special $18.50
- Fresh fish fillets cooked in a ''Chef's Secret Recipe''. A Must Try Dish!!
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Palak Paneer $15.00
- Homemade cottage cheese and fresh blended spinach cooked with aromatic spices.
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Dhal Tadka $14.00
- Split Lentils cooked with turmeric, ginger, garlic and tomatoes.
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Butter Chicken ''All-time favourite'' $15.00
- Barbequed boneless chicken cooked with rich tomato and butter gravy.
- Muesli & Yoghurt $6.80
- Salads $6.30
- Friands (Gluten Free) $4.70
- Cheesecake $5.20
- Panini $8.20
- Breakfast Pie $7.30
- Gourmet Pies $7.20
- Fruit Salad $6.80
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Herb Marinated Chicken Breast n/a
- on smashed potato and green beans with a creamy garlic thyme sauce
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Warm Blackberry Crumble Cake n/a
- w vanilla bean ice cream
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Housemade Pappardelle n/a
- with slow roasted tomato, kalamata olives, fresh basil and chilli with parmesan
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Eye fillet on Thyme Gratin n/a
- with prosciutto wrapped leeks and a mixed peppercorn sauce
- Feta and herb Stuffed Field Mushrooms On Garlic Toast n/a
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Liquorice Parfait n/a
- w fresh mint strawberries and lime syrup
- Breads and House Dips n/a
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Lemongrass and Chilli Spiked Calamari n/a
- on crispy wonton sheets
- Sides
- Additions
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Pot Au Chocolat $13.50
- Chocolate fondant served warm w berry compote and vanilla bean ice cream
- Bowl of Wedges $7.50
- Belgian Cabbage $7.00
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Vis Van de Dag Op Vlaamse Wijze - +Flemish Fish Dish $36.50
- Sauteed fresh fish w walnut lime butter, baby potatoes, braised spinach and leeks
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Look Brood $10.00
- Garlic baguette with parmesan
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Eieren Naar Keuze $14.50
- Eggs cooked to your liking, served on toast and relish
- -Combo $10.00
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Onion Bhaji (4 Pieces) $5.00
- Chickpea batter mixed with chopped onions and spices, fried to crispy texture, served with mint sauce.
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Vegetable Biryani $10.00
- Curried flavoured rice cooked with an assortment of vegetables, garnished with almonds, raisins and coriander.
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Anari Kebab (5 Pieces) $12.00
- Chunky lamb marinated overnight in pomegranate, garlic and ginger grilled in tandoor, served with mint sauce.
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Vegetable Samosa (2 Pieces) $5.00
- Triangular pastry stuffed with mashed potatoes,peas and cumin seeds fried to golden brown, served with tamarind chutney.
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Dal - Black or Yellow Lentils $7.50
- Black' or 'Yellow' dal boiled in turmeric, ginger and garlic then fried with onions, tomatoes and spices.
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Chicken Biryani $10.00
- Curried flavoured rice cooked with chicken and spices, garnished with almonds, raisins and coriander.
- All mains served with rice and plain naan (Upgrade to garlic naan for $1)
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Pasta $12
- Pasta of the Day
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Open BLT Sandwich $12
- Bacon, lettuce, tomato, aioli, side of chips
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Corn Fritter Salad $12
- Bacon, salad leaves, avocado salsa, asparagus, Corn fritters
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Quiche $12
- In house made quiche with side salad
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Big Breakfast $16
- Eggs, bacon, hash brown, mushrooms, tomato, sausage, toasted bread
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Baked Ham Panini $12
- Ham of the bone, cranberry sauce, brie cheese, side of chips
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Pork Belly Salad $16
- Roasted vegetables, caramelised apple, fennel, salad leaves, Asian style dressing
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Fish $ Chips $16
- Beer battered fish served with chips and tartar sauce
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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