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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Mushroom Filos $27.00
- mushrooms in a creamy sauce with a hint of blue cheese, wrapped and baked in crispy filo pastry.
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Steamed Mussels $16.00
- with chardonnay, chilli, coriander, garlic & lemon
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Mini Yorkie Pudding $16.00
- stuffed with beef and gravy
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Slow Roasted Lamb Salad $18.00
- tomato, red onion, kalamata olives, seasonal leaves, Feta, crispy tortilla, coriander & yoghurt dressing
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Falafel $16.00
- seasonal leaves, cucumber, mint yoghurt
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Shoestring Fries $9.00
- with aioli
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Cured Pork Belly or Hot Smoked Salmon $19.00
- poached eggs, toasted Vienna, Hollandaise and spinach
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Warm Boysenberry Cobbler $14.00
- with maple whipped mascarpone
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STICKY DATE & CHOCOLATE PUDDING $12.00
- salted caramel sauce / vanilla ice cream
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JALAPEÑO CHEESE DIP $18.00
- crusty bread
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CLOUDY BAY CLAMS $18.00
- chorizo / smoked tomato sauce / saffron aioli / lemon / herbs / grilled sourdough
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AGED RIB EYE $38.00
- duck fat “chips” / rainbow chard / café de paris butter / jus
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SPRING LAMB ARANCINI $18.00
- red pepper ragu / arugula / preserved lemon aioli
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DARK CHOCOLATE AND ALE TART $12.00
- ice cream / candied nuts
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WHIPPED GOATS CHEESE $22.00
- shaved spring vegetables / rocket / olive oil toast / baby pea dressing
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PORK CROQUETTES $18.00
- apple fennel salad / pickled mustard seeds / fire cracker mayo
- Penang Prawn Noodle Soup (Spicy) $10.00
- Wonton Soup (small/ medium/ large) $5.00/ $18.00/ $25.00
- Gui HuaTofu with Seafood and Pork ( Reg/ Med ) $15.00/ $21.00
- Beef with Satay Sauce (Spicy) (reg/ med) $15.00/ $21.00
- Chicken with Mixed Vegetables (reg/ med) $15.00/ $21.00
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Hot and Sour Soup $5.00/ $18.00/ $25.00
- Pork and Shrimp/ Spicy (small/ medium/ large)
- Indian Fried Noodle (Spicy) $10.00
- Plain Fried Rice $9.00/ $14.00
- 1/4 CHICKEN
- DONUT $2.30
- CHEESE & PINEAPPLE $3.80
- PAUA FRITTER
- SWEET & SOUR WONTONS 1/2 DOZ $4.50
- TOMATO $3.00
- CHICKEN NUGGETS $5.00
- WHITEBAIT PATTIE
- CHICKEN CORDON BLEU $3.00
- 1/2 SCOOP $1.70
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FISHERMAN' BASKET $14.00
- 1 CRUMBED FISH, 2 MUSSELS, 3 FISH BITES, 3 SQUID RINGS, 1 CRABSTICK, 1 PRAWN CUTLET, 1 SCOOP CHIPS
- TOMATO $4.70
- PRAWN CUTLET $1.50
- FRIED OYSTER 1/2 DOZ $14.00
- BACON $5.20
- PLAIN $4.00
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Southeast Asia Chao Fan $16.50
- Fried rice with prawns, bacon, onion, diced pineapple with curry sauce
- Rice fries $10.50
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Singapore Fried Noodles $16.50
- Rice Noodles, BBQ Pork, prawns, pepper, shredded egg and sesame with curry sauce
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Combination Vegetable with Steamed Rice $16.50
- Mixed Vegetables with chilli and ginger garlic sauce
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Shanghai Xiao Long Bao (for five) $13.50
- Steamed yummy juicy Buns stuffed with pork and chicken stock soup
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Shanghai Fried Noodles $15.50
- Fried noodles with seasonal vegetable and Emperor Norman's special Toppings: Chicken with (Kung Pao, teriyaki, satay, spicy) sauce
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Shanghai Dumpling (for six) $11.50
- Pretty dumpling stuffed with: Free-range Chicken and coriander
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Shanghai Fried Noodles $15.50
- Fried noodles with seasonal vegetable and Emperor Norman's special Toppings: Prawns with (Spicy, Kung Pao, Hoisin) sauce
- Chicken wings $2.00
- Tea egg $1.00 each
- Soybean milk $2.00
- Rice porridge $2.00
- Spiced Pork Feet $6.80
- Chinese hamburger $5.50
- Mutton carrot dumplings M $9.50 L $12.50
- Handmade Meat ball $8.00
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Chicken Ravioli $21.00
- Chicken, roasted garlic and basil pesto ravioli served in a creamy pesto sauce.
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Three Cheeses and Spinach S $12.00/ M $17.50/ L $29.50
- Blue cheese, feta cheese and parmesan. Served with spinach and roasted garlic.
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Vege Lasagne $19.00
- A selection of fresh vegetables layered between pasta sheets, served with Napoletana sauce and a sprinkle of cheese. A delicious vegetarian option.
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Hawaiian Pizza S$10.50/ M $16.00 /L $27.50
- A favourite with the all the family. Lashings of ham and pineapple.
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Ham S $12.00/ M $15.50/ L $24.50
- Spag's own special pizza sauce, ham and cheese.
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Garlic Bread $5.50
- Fresh bread sticks brushed with our own garlic butter.
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Apricot Chicken S$12.00/M$17.50/L$29.00
- A delicious combination of chicken, tomato, mushrooms, celery, topped off with Spag's homemade apricot sauce. Hard to beat!
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Thai Chicken S $11.50 /M $17.00 /L $28.50
- Chicken with Thai sweet chilli sauce, freshly diced capsicum and onions.
- Creamy Pumpkin $15.00
- Eggs on toast $10.00
- Granola with natural yoghurt and berries $9.00
- Soup of the day $15.00
- Add on: Bacon, Avocado, Tomato $4.00 each
- Mince on toast w a poached egg $16.00
- Caesar salad - add chicken $4.00 $10.00
- Smoked salmon on rye with poached egg, avocado and sauce hollandaise $16.50
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Braised minced pork rice $5.80
- Finely chopped of pork belly, slow cooked in aromatic soy sauce and five spice then spooned over a bowl of hot rice with pickles and soya egg. A mixture of sweet and salty taste.
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Dry noodle $6.00
- Traditional noodle (dry). Can choose from either noodle, rice noodle or vernicelli
- Braised seaweed $4.50
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Signature pork chop $14.00
- The most popular set meal in Taiwan. Deep fried pork chop marinated in chef secret recipe
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Signature crispy chicken leg $15.00
- Three pieces of chicken leg with a crispy batter, and sprinkle with generous five spice and pepper. Chicken was still moist inside while the thin crust was crispy
- Add egg $ .60c
- Deep fried fried beancurd $4.00
- Black sugar cake $4.00
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Tandoori Roti $3.00
- Homemade style naan made from wholemeal flour.
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Paneer Tikka $18.00
- Tender cottage cheese (4 pcs), tomato, onion. Marinated overnight and then roasted on skewers in a tandoori oven.
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Mushroom Madras $18.00
- Mushrooms cooked in South Indian style with coconut cream and leaves.
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Vegetable Samosas (2 pcs) $8.00
- Potato and green peas cooked in Indian spices and cumin, wrapped in a flaky crispy pastry triangle. Served with tamarind chutney.
- Pickle $1.00
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Haryali Kebab $18.00
- Tender boneless chicken pieces marinated overnight with yoghurt, mint sauce, spices and cooked in tandoori
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Tandoori Aloo $12.00
- Baby potatoes marinated with herbs and spices, cooked in tandoor with onion and capsicum.
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Malai Kofta / Palak Kofta $18.00
- Cottage cheese cubes and potato balls mixed with herbs and spices, simmered with cream and cashew sauce
- Stir Fried with the meat of your choice
- Fried Rice (Kow Pad)
- Prawns $13.00
- Chicken, Pork, Beef, or Vegetarian and Tofu $10.00
- Panang Curry (Gang Panang)
- Chicken, Pork, OR beef $10.00
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Pad see-ew $10.00
- (Stir Fried rice noodle with sweet dark soy sauce)
- Chicken Noodle Soup $9.00
- Bacon $5.00
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Caesar Salad (GFO) $ 22.00
- cos lettuce, bacon lardons, anchovies, poached egg, croutons & house made dressing With chicken
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Open Steak sandwich $22.00
- 180gm. served medium rare - on Turkish bread with garlic butter, caramelised onions, leaves & aioli
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Eggs Benedict(GFO)(V) $20.00
- poached free range eggs, toasted ciabatta with house made hollandaise/salmon
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Boulevard Breakfast (GFO) $22.00
- free range eggs any style, bacon, sausages, potato hash, mushrooms, slow roasted tomatoes & bread
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Soup of the day (GF) $ 9.50 I $12.50
- served with toasted bread
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Belgian Waffles (GFO)(V) $18.50
- bacon, banana & maple syrup or berry compote & greek yoghurt
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Chicken Burger $21.00
- Marinated tender chicken breast, bacon, Iettuce, red onion & cheese, aioli & house made BBQ sauce
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Supreme Chicken $25.50
- Char-grilled bacon wrapped chicken breast, served on potato gratin with garlic sautéed baby carrots, finished with creamy basil pesto sauce.
- Mini Bacon, Pineapple & Mozzarella
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Chef’s Platter $25.00
- Vege Samosas, Salami, Hoki Bites, Southern Chicken Sticks, Salt & pepper Squid, Battered Pineapple Rings
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Classic Bread ‘N’ Butter Pudding
- Served hot with Irish crème ice cream & blueberry compote.
- Bishop’s BBQ Ribs 350Gms $15.50
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Garlic Loaf $9.50
- Served with homemade garlic & herb butter.
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Chargrilled Steaks $32.00
- Choose your steak, from one of the following, cooked to your liking: Rump 400 GM, Angus T Bone 350 GM, Porterhouse 300 GM, Rib Eye 250 GM.
- ALL PIZZAS – $20.00
- Steak & Mushroom $4.80
- Mince & Cheese $4.80
- Sausage Roll $3.10
- Steak & Cheese $4.80
- Steak $4.60
- Chicken Satay $4.80
- Traditional Kiwi Mince $4.50
- Chicken & Cranberry $4.80
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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