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
- Hoki $4.00
- Chip 1/2 scoop
- Tomato $4.20
- Blue Cod (medium) $6.50
- Tarakihi $4.80
- Tarakihl $4.50
- Pineapple $4.90
- Akaroa Cod $4.30
- Veggie Roll $3.20
- Meat Patty $2.60
- Sole Fillet $6.00
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Chicken Teriyaki Burger $5.40
- Chicken patty, lettuce, onion, mayo and teriyaki sauce.
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Two Down $7.90
- Two slices of melted cheese, bacon, hashbrown & mayo sandwiched between two crispy chicken patties.
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Fish Burger $5.40
- Crumbed hoki, lettuce, onion and tartare sauce.
- Lasagna Topper $3.20
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Steak Burger $6.40
- Two beef patties, steak fried with onion & Gary's seasoning, lettuce & tomato sauce.
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Pumpkin, blue cheese & smoked mushroom ravioli $21.50
- sage & pine nut noisette butter
- Assorted slices $4.50
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Chateau club sandwich $18.50
- bacon, tom ato, cheese, egg mayonnaise & French fries
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Manuka fumed blue cod $28.50
- grilled summer vegetables / poached egg & sauce hollandaise
- Herb & garlic bread $5.50
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Grilled lamb cutlets $28.50
- filled paratha / yellow lentil dahl / yoghurt dip
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Seafood, mussel & crayfish base chowder $17.50
- served with garlic & herb baguette
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Open bean & lentil burger $27.50
- with crispy onion rings / beetroot chips in gluten free bun
- ROAST PORK $5.00
- PINEAPPLE $4.00
- PRAWN CURRY ON RICE $12.00
- Potato fritter $0.80
- PRAWN FOO YOUNG EGG $12.00
- ROAST PORK CASHEW NUTS ON RICE $12.50
- PLAIN $3.50
- Hot Dog on stick $2.80
- Beef Schnitzel, Mushroom Sauce, Chips and a Garden Salad $16.50
- Battered Hoki, Chips and a Garden Salad $14.50
- Steak, Eggs, Chips and a Garden Salad topped with Mushroom Sauce $18.50
- Roast Roll and Chips $9.50
- Bacon and Eggs $10
- Sausages, Eggs and Chips topped with Gravy $14.50
- Lamb and Mint Burger with Chips $10
- Battered Hoki, Chips and a Salad $10
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Chicken 'N' Gravy Buttie $19.50
- roasted chicken in a soft brioche roll stuffed with crushed pumpkin, mashed peas, roasted onion & herbed stuffing. Served with warm homemade gravy on the side with fries
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It's a Date $12.00
- sticky date & ginger pudding drizzled with a warm salted caramel sauce & cream on the side
- Spinach & Mushroom $19.00
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The Store Cheese Rolls $12.00
- six cheese rolls filled with our own special creamy cheese filling, served with homemade tomato sauce and gherkin aioli
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Fish Finger Burger $10.00
- crispy crumbed fish snuggled in a bread roll with fries, coleslaw & T-sauce on the side
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Pumpkin, Pear & Blue Cheese Salad $18.00
- a heartwarming combination of a roasted winter salad of pumpkin, locally sourced pears, red onion & Whitestone blue cheese, topped with Tai Tapu grown hazelnuts & finished with a roasted red pepper vinaigrette
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PEACH & STRAWBERRY CREPES $17.00
- Crepes stuffed full with roasted peach, drizzled with a strawberry sauce then topped with a honeyed almond sprinkle. We put some maple syrup on the side for you to add (GF)
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Tai Tapu Thai Pie $17.00
- a delicious creamy red curry of lemongrass, ginger, coriander & winter vegetables. Finished with a crispy crumble & served with a refreshing salad on the side
- Hawaiian (Pineapple & Chow Chow) $4.80
- Tomato $4.20
- Cheese $2.50
- Chow Chow $4.20
- Sausages $7.50
- Onion $2.50
- Fish $9.50
- Giant $6.50
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Beef Short Rib (GF) $15.50
- Slow cooked beef short rib with roast gourmet potatoes and slaw
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Steak Sandwich $17.50
- 200gm sirloin with salad greens, beetroot relish and crispy onion rings in artisan bread, served with fries
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Lambs Fry and Bacon (GF) $18.50
- Pan seared liver, onions, mushrooms, bacon, jus and creamy potato mash
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Ground Beef Burger $15.50
- House made beef pattie with gruyere cheese, pickles and aioli, served with fries
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200gm Sirloin Steak (GF) $15.50
- Cooked to your liking and served with fries, salad and aioli
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Garlic Bread $7.50
- With house made confit garlic butter
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Caesar Salad $15.50
- (GF available) Streaky bacon, toasted croutons, caesar dressing, cos lettuce, oregano shaved parmesan and anchovies (optional)(Add Chicken $4.00)
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Seafood Chowder $12.50
- With artisan soup roll
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Kakuni (Pork Belly) Don $15.90
- Pork Belly braised in sweet ginger sauce on rice
- Garden Salad with the Choice of Ponzu or Sesame Dressing $5.90
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Karaage (Crispy Chicken) Don $12.90
- Crispy chicken with sweet ginger sauce & Hachi Hachi mayo on rice
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Karaage Crispy Chicken $16.00
- Crispy chicken with sweet ginger sauce
- Grilled Chicken Sliders with Tangy Mayo & Kumara Crisps $13.00
- Salmon Sashimi (5 pieces) $10.00
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Teppan Prime Cut Beef Set $20.00
- Teppanyaki Style w/ 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
- CRABSTICK $1.50
- SCALLOPS EACH $1.50
- FISH BITES 3 FOR $1.00
- SAUSAGE $1.50
- PACIFIC OYSTERS 6 FOR $9.00
- PINEAPPLE RINGS $1.50
- HOT DOG $1.50
- MEAT PATTY $1.50
- Toasties (ham, cheese, onion, tomato) grainy or gluten free $6.50
- Sushi Runner ( Teriyaki Chicken, Tuna, Vegetarian,) Completely GF including Soy sauce $4.50
- Home made German Brezel with Salmon and Cream Cheese $5.00
- Chicken Pita Pockets (with Hummus, Mint Yogurt, Marinated Chicken, mixed Salad) $7.00
- Steak pie with side Salad $7.50
- Falafel Pita Pockets ( with Hummus, Mint Yogurt, Fragrant Falafel, Feta, mixed Salad) $7.00
- Bacon Brie Flute $6.50
- Egg Sandwiches $3.50
- Desserts:
- Lamb:
- All extra portions of meat or falafel $5.00
- Chicken:
- All extra portions of any sauce 0.50¢
- Mouth-watering pieces of barbecued meat, marinated with Persian spices and herbs, or vegetarian Falafel, wrapped in warm pita bread with freshly prepared salad, topped with our famous organic yogurt & garlic sauce and your choice of tomato or our homemade chilli sauces:
- Small: $7.50
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Khoresht-e Qeymeh One size: $17.00
- (5pm onwards) A traditional Persian stew. Containing split yellow peas, dried lime, potatoes and succulent lamb. Served on a bed of Persian rice and topped off with a few potato chips. A must try!
- Cinnamon porridge Topped with apricots, brown sugar & cream
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Eggs benedict $16.00
- Salmon, bacon or mushrooms on toasted ciabatta with hollandaise sauce
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Choose from $7.00
- Ham, chicken, bacon or falafel
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Hawaiian $6.00
- Ham, cheese, pineapple
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Junior big breakfast $8.00
- Bacon, egg, hash brown, toast with tomato sauce
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Crepes $16.00
- Served with berries, banana, cream & maple syrup
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Kids platter $7.00
- Toast & jam, fruit & yoghurt, chocolate fish & a fluffy
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Brekkie $7.00
- Bacon, fried egg, hollandaise
- Field mushrooms $4
- Housemade beans $4
- Hollandaise $2.5
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Steak Sandwich $23
- 150g Porterhouse stacked with lettuce, tomato, mustard, roasted mushrooms, fried egg, jalapeño mayo and curly fries
- Hollandaise $2.5
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Gyors – Greek Style Pitas $19 / $19 / $16
- Hummus, red onion, lettuce, feta and couscous nished with a herb yoghurt dressig. Braised lamb / Pan fried chicken / Mexican black bean patty with sour cream and salsa
- Mixed Berry Friand $3.8
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Bacon and Eggs $13.5
- Any style with crispy bacon on toasted french batard
- 'The Floater' beef and pie with pea puree, whipped potato and gravy $10.00
- Bircher muesli with poached rhubarb, diced coconut, Jordan dates, paw paw , macadamia with bio dynamic yogurt $6.00
- Chicken burger with local bacon, avocado salsa, chipotle mayonnaise and French fries $14.50
- Slow roast tomato pappardelle with baby basil , pecorino, olives and olive oil $13.00
- Eggs Benedict with English muffin, triple smoked ham, poached egg, hollandaise and wild watercress $15.00
- Banana split with vanilla bean ice cream, cherries. passion fruit. banana. meringues. caramel sauce and macadamia praline $10.00
- Grilled mushrooms on toast with poached egg, truffle oil, mascarpone and soft herbs $15.00
- French fries with garlic aioli $6.00
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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