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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KIMCHI STEW $15.00
- kimchi pot stew in hot pot
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SPICY STIR FRIED OCTOPUS $45.00
- octopus, onion and carrot, strir fried in a red chilli sauce
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PORK CHOWDER $45.00
- korean style pork (cattle)chowder with vegetables
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RAW BEEF BIBIMBAB IN HOT POT $17.00
- rice with mixed raw beef and vegetables in hot pot
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PORK & POTATO STEW $45.00
- pork backbone with potatoes served in hot pot
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VENSION CHOWDER $45.00
- koreans style vension chowder
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SPICY BEEF SOUP & VEGETABLES $15.00
- hot blend soup with vegetables in hot pot
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BEEF CHOWDER $45.00
- korean style beef chowder with soy sauce
- Toast + Spreads $7
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Big House $21.9
- Hungarian sausage, bacon, potato rosti, poached eggs, mushrooms, roasted tomato + side of Chutney
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French Toast $16.9
- Brioche French toast w espresso mascarpone, maple syrup, toasted nuts + dried raspberries
- Salmon $5
- Toast $2
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Pancakes $17.5
- w/ seasonal fruit, mascarpone, maple syrup + toasted nuts
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Bacon Benedict $18
- Poached eggs, bacon, hollandaise + walnut dukkah on Turkish
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Bagels $11.5
- Salmon + Cream cheese
- Uramaki fried chicken sushi $6.80
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Negi mayo gyo-za dumpling $8.50/$10.00
- deep fried dumpling with spring onion, mayonnaise and teriyaki sauce (6P/8P)
- Fried chicken sushi $9.50
- Roasted pork $5.00
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Avocado fresh salmon-don $14.00
- avocado and fresh salmon sashimi on sushi rice
- Fresh salmon sashimi $13.80
- Avocado & teriyaki chicken sushi $9.50
- Uramaki BBQ eel sushi $7.50
- Chicken With Satay Sauce $12.70
- Steak With Oyster Sauce $12.70
- Steak With Satay Sauce $12.70
- Ginger Beef $12.70
- Combination Chow Mein $12.70
- Crispy Skin Chicken $12.70
- Chicken & Cashew $13.90
- Chicken Mushroom Chow Mein $12.70
- Side salad $6.00
- Sour cream $3.00
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Burrito $18.50
- Large flour tortilla filled and wrapped with cheese rice , Re-fried beans, and your choice of: Vegetarian, pulled chipotle pork, chicken tinga, carne asada (marinated BBQ Beef) Served with salad, salsa, guacamole and sour cream
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Beef sliders 2 $9.00
- Mini cheese burgers with bite
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Kids quesadilla $9.00
- 2x6" Tortilla filled with cheese and your choice of pulled pork or pulled chicken . Served with salsa and sour cream
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Beef sliders 2 $9.00
- Mini cheese burgers. Made mild with beef patties cheese slices, tomato relish (Spanish onion, coriander and gherkins) Optional
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Frito tortillas & chips $12.00
- Fried flour tortilla crisps with warm bean dip & salsa queso
- Mexican corn salad $5.00
- Fish / Chips-1 scoop $2.40
- Bacon and Egg $5.00
- Cheese and Pineapple $5.00
- Cheese $4.00
- Oysters $2.6 each one
- Sausage / Hot Dog $2.20
- Works Burguer $6.50
- Chicken Burguer $5.50
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The Kingfisher Non Veg Platter (2 people) $20.00
- Combination of tandoori dishes two pcs each of tandoori chicken, garlic kebab, anarkali kebab & chicken tikka served with mint chutney & tamarind chutney.
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Fish Tikka (5 pieces) $14.00
- Ling fish marinated in garlic, ginger and tandoori masala grilled in tandoor with chunks of onion, capsicum & tomato served with mint chutney.
- Cucumber Raita $3.00
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Chicken Bhuna $15.50
- An authentic dish influenced by Mughai cuisine made of boneless chicken cooked with onion, tomatoes, garlic & chef special spices.
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Aloo Kulcha $5.00
- Leavened bread stuffed with potato mixed with spices.
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Mix Veg Curry $14.50
- Fresh seasonal vegetables cooked with cumin seeds, turmeric, fresh tomatoes, onion & spices.
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Chicken Naan $6.00
- Naan stuffed with chicken, onions & homemade spices baked in tandoor.
- All mains served with aromatic basmati rice
- Chicken, Pork, OR Beef $10.00
- Chicken, Pork, Beef, or Vegetarian and Tofu $10.00
- Cashew Nuts (Pad Med Ma Muang)
- Prawns OR Squid $13.00
- Rice Noodles (Pad Thai)
- Panang Curry (Gang Panang)
- Fresh Ginger (Pad Khing)
- Prawns $15.00
- Combination Meat $11.50
- Hawaiin (with egg) $3.90
- Seafood (Prawn, Squid, Mussel & Crab Stick) $11.90
- Chicken $9.90
- Prawn $11.50
- Vegetable $7.90
- BBQ Pork $11.50
- Steak $10.50
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Steak Fries $8.50
- Served with tomato sauce & garlic aioli
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Tasting Plate $28.00
- Sticky chicken wings, Bbq Ribs, Prawn cutlets, BBQ pork steam bun, Broccoli & ricotta balls, Pesto sticks
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Garlic Chilli Prawns $16.00
- Served with a rocket salad with spring onion and cherry tomatoes. Accompanied with charred lime and sour cream.
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Double Bacon Cheeseburger Pizza $20.00
- Ground beef, rashers of bacon, mozzarella cheese on a bbq sauce base finished with garlic aioli
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Banoffee Pie
- Buttery malt biscuit base with succulent banana caramel finished with fresh Chantilly cream.
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Berry Mousse
- Homemade with white chocolate shards & whipped cream.
- FROM THE SEA
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Beef, Bacon & BBQ Burger
- Fresh Vienna bun, 200gm Beef Pattie, streaky bacon, lettuce, tomato and red onion. Served with chunky fries and chipotle aioli.
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Fish & Chips $15.20
- Served with tomato sauce and aioli sauce
- -2. Onion, Mushroom and Cheese
- -2. Mushroom $20.00
- Open Chicken Sandwich
- -Bacon and aioli sauce with chips $21.00
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Toast $6.00
- With Jam & Butter
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Whitebait Sandwich $18.00
- White side of green salad +Sliced lemon
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French Toast $19.80
- Bacon & Banana served with Maple Syrup and sprinkle of fruit
- Wedges $7.50
- Also check out our specials board for daily specials
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Nachos (GF) $18.50
- Prime Beef Mince Nachos served with Corn Chips, Sour Cream & Salsa
- Children’s Menus are available behind the counter
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Vegetarian Burger (GF/V) $19.00
- Toasted Bun with a Quinoa & Feta Pattie, Mushroom, Lettuce, Tomato, Onion, Carrot, Beetroot, Egg, Camembert Cheese & Mango Chutney served with Chips
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Garlic Bread ( V ) $7.50
- Oven Baked Garlic Pistolettes
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Chicken Burger- (GF) $20.00
- Seasoned pieces of Chicken topped with melted Camembert Cheese & Streaky Bacon, Tomato, Onion & Lettuce with Aioli & a simply delicious Mango Chutney served with Chips
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Chicken & Mango Salad (GF) $18.00
- Lightly seasoned Chicken Breast with grilled Mango on a Fresh Garden Salad with a hint of Basil Pesto & Aioli Dressing
- (GF) gluten free (V) Vegeterian
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Croquettes $15
- Prawn, sweet corn, jalapeño, spring onion, aioli.
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Chilli Mushrooms $19
- Creamy Chilli Mushrooms, fried egg, candied walnuts, coconut and mint chutney
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Taco of the moment $19
- Please ask the staff about the daily flavour addition
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Pork & Pistachio terrine $21
- Pickled plums, cucumbers, house mustard, ciabatta
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Beef Sirloin $34
- 300gm grass fed beef sirloin, potato gratin, onion rings, garlic butter, cress, salad, red wine jus, cooked to your liking
- -Akaroa hot smoked salmon
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Sourdough Flatbread ( V, GF) $15
- smoked beetroot hummus, almonds, olive oil.
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Curry Time Platter $22.00
- Two pieces of each above item served with salad, mint and tamarind chutney.
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Aloo Gobi $7.50
- Chunks of potato, cauliflower & spices cooked in 'dryish' sauce garnished with coriander.
- -Combo $10.00
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Tandoori Mushrooms (8 Pieces) $9.00
- Mushrooms dipped in garlic and yogurt marinade then cooked in tandoor, served with mint sauce.
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Vegetable Korma $7.50
- Mixed vegetables cooked in creamy, cashew nut based sauce, garnished with almonds and raisins.
- -Combo $10.00
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Shahi Paneer $7.50
- Homemade cheese cooked in creamy sauce with almond paste and spices, garnished with almonds and raisins.
- All mains served with rice and plain naan (Upgrade to garlic naan for $1)
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Vegetarian platter (V) $28.00
- Roasted portobello mushrooms with grilled haloumi edamame and cherry tomato salad, homemade samosa with harissa yoghurt, all on a bed of turmeric and sundried tomato herb rice
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Eggs benedict $16.50
- With bacon & hollandaise
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Beef wellington $32.00
- Tender 180g eye fillet wrapped in feather flake pastry with mushroom duxelle, served on garlic mash with fresh green beans and red wine jus
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Healthy fresh fruit salad $12.00
- With yoghurt and topped with berries
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Crunchy toasted muesli $13.50
- Homemade, topped with yoghurt fresh fruit salad
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Chicken strips $12.00
- Homemade and served with chipotle aioli and sweet chilli (GF option available on request)
- -with chicken $21.00
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Hot fudge brownie sundae $12.00
- Vanilla ice cream and warm fudge brownie topped with chocolate sauce, candied nuts and whipped cream
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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