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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Cheese and Bacon Wedges $12.00
- Served with sweet chilli and sour cream
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Fish and Chips
- Beer battered fresh fish of the day served with a green salad, golden fries and tartare sauce
- Garlic Loaf $8.40
- Bacon $5.50
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Chicken Wrap $18.90
- Soft tortilla wrap filled with grilled chicken, mixed greens, tomatoes, smoked cheese, aioli and a side of golden fries
- Sausages $6.00
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Chicken Souvlaki
- Pita bread topped with green salad, minted yogurt, tomato salsa finished with satay sauce
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Flat Bread $13.50
- Basil pesto and cream cheese
- Roast garlic butter $3.00
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Hereford Prime $52.00
- 30 Day Aged, Grass Fed, Kokiri, West Coast sirloin rib-eye 400g
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Whitestone totara tasty- Oamaru-Otago-New Zealand N/A
- aged 18-24 months this is a classic strong flavoured vintage cheddar with a crunchy texture and sharp finish. cheddar made the way they made them in the “old days”
- Cauliflower cheese $7.00
- Croquette of braised lamb each $4.50
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spiced pumpkin, grilled haloumi $16.00
- wild roquette, tarragon mustard vinaigrette
- Beets & goats cheese $7.00
- Truffled fried egg $4.50
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Zen sticks $12.95
- skewers of grilled tempeh drizzled with sesame soy sauce on a bed of salad greens. vegan, gluten-free, onion & garlic free
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Antipasto platter $16.50
- as appetising assortment of marinated olives, seasonal vegetables, sunflower seed patties, house dips and grilled pita bread
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Halloumi burger $17.95 - $20.95
- grilled halloumi cheee, chargrilled capsicum, basil pesto, caramelised onion, lettuce and mayonnaise
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Nachos $11.95 - $15.95
- refrito beans served with melted cheese, salsa and organic sour cream on corn chips, gluten-free. vegan option
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Breadless burger platter $14.95
- a tasty veggie pattie topped with grilled cheese, gherkins, tomato and mayo. served fried and a fresh seasonal salad
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Chia seed and goji porridge $13.50
- chia seeds, goji berries and nut milk - a unique blend of protein, essential fats, fibre, complex carbs and antioxidants
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Chefs seasonal salad n/a
- chef's creation making the most of the freshest and finest local seasonal vegetables
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Masala dosa $14.95
- our signature south indian lentil and rice dosa crepe filled with potato masala. served with dal and chutney
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Crème Brulee $8.00
- A classic French favourite, a melt in your mouth dessert
- Check our blackboard for daily specials
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Ice Cream Sundae $7.50
- Everyone´s favourite, choose your topping. Caramel, strawberry, chocolate, raspberry
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Sticky Date Pudding $8.00
- This classic served hot with toffee sauce, cream & ice cream
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Vegetable Lasagna $24.00
- Layers of pasta, pumpkin, tomato garlic and herbs served with chips and a side salad
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Roast of the Day * Small $13.50 Large $17.50
- Check the board for today’s choice, served with potatoes and vegetables
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Fish of the Day * $24.00
- Check our board, pan seared and grilled, served with a fresh green salad or seasonal vegetables
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Meringue Cascade $8.00
- Served with mixed berries, cream & ice cream
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Kebab Meals $15.00
- Served in a plastic container with your choice of lamb, chicken, beef, kofta (minced beef) or vegetarian falafel with pita bread or rice and salads & sauces.
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Small Souvlaki $8.00
- Served in a hot pita pocket with your choice of lamb, chicken, beef, kofta (minced beef) or vegetarian falafel, feta cheese (or green salad: $6.50). Served with lettuce, coleslaw, humus, tahini, tzatziki, Turkish salad, mayo.
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Kebab Skewers $5.00
- Lamb, beef or chicken, served with your choice of sauce: sweet/mild/hot chilli, barbecue or satay.
- Large $11.00
- Mix $12.50
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Souvlaki
- Wrapped in a hot pita bread with your choice of lamb, chicken, beef, kofta (minced beef) or vegetarian falafel, feta cheese (or green large: $8.50). Served with lettuce, coleslaw, humus, tahini, tzatziki, Turkish salad, mayo.
- Triple $13.50
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Delux Souvlaki $17.00
- Served in an open pizza box with your choice of lamb, chicken, beef or kofta (minced beef) or vegetarian falafel, on a flat pita bread with green salad, cheese, mushrooms & sauces.
- Fish Bites / Potato Fritters / Battered Mussels $1.00
- Chicken Nuggets / Squid Rings $0.90
- BBC $5.50
- Onion Rings $0.70
- Corn Nuggets (6 for) $2.50
- Large Hot Dog / Spring Rolls / Curry Rolls $2.90
- Any 2 Filling $5.00
- Mushroom $4.50
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BBQ beef combo $15.00
- stir fried beef with original BBQ sauce with mini salad, rice & miso soup
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Fresh maguro yukhoe-don $17.50
- fresh tuna with soft boiled egg in original soy sauce on sushi rice
- Menma bamboo $5.00
- Kimchi $5.00
- Fried chicken sushi $9.50
- Avocado fresh & tuna sushi $10.50
- Kimchi $5.00
- Green salad $6.50
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50 Bistro Beef Burger $24.0
- with brie cheese & needle mushrooms
- Espresso coffees – short black & long black $4.5
- Seasonal market fresh vegetable $6.0
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Selection of three cheeses (100gm) $28.0
- LUNCH - INFUSIONS
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The Continental Breakfast $23.0
- from our buffet selection of fresh fruits, cereals,croissants, danish pastries, yoghurts, compôtes & juices
- Fizzies lemonade, coke, raspberry N/A
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Amaretto Panna Cotta $16.0
- a selection of sweet treats for 2 to share
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Liqueur coffees $13.5
- NIFTY 50 LUNCH
- Cashew nuts with meat and vegetables with rice $12.90
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Gang keo wan $14.90
- Green curry with meat and vegetables and thai herbs, served with rice
- ●Extras
- Peanuts sauce on top / cashw nuts $4.90
- Tom yun po-tak (seafood) $12.90
- ●Soup
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Guay tiew rad na $12.90
- Served with meat and vegetables and gravy on fried noodles
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kao pad $12.90
- Fried rice with meat of your choice and vegetables
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Loaded Wedges $14.50
- topped w’bacon, cheese, sour cream & sweet chilli
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Milkshakes $5.60
- Banana, Raspberry, Chocolate, Strawberry, Lime, Caramel, Vanilla, Spearmint. Thick shakes add $0.50
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Hot Roast Pork Roll $19.50
- hot roast pork, apple sauce, green salad & gravy on ciabatta served with fries
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Hot Chocolate (reg / large / bowl) $4.70 / $5.00 / $5.60
- No syrup
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Eggs any Style $10.60
- free range eggs served scrambled, poached or fried on toasted grain OR ciabatta -add streaky bacon $4.00 -add smoked salmon $6.00 -add creamy mushrooms/ wilted spinach/ roasted tomatos $3.50
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Kudos Breakfast $20.80
- free range eggs any style, hash browns, angus beef sausages, streaky bacon, creamy mushrooms, roast tomato, w‘ toasted grain
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Hot Drinks $4.00
- Lemon, Honey & Ginger / Honey & Blackcurrant
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Bagels $12.50
- w' streaky bacon, lettuce & tomato
- Sandwiches - Chicken $6.90
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Beef $10.50/$13.50/$17.00
- Apple and mint sauce available on request
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1 Lamb Shank $13.50
- Served with potatoes, pumpkin, kumara, carrots, peas, corn and gravy
- Roast Kumara $1.00
- Chips $2.90
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2 Lamb Shanks $18.50
- Served with potatoes, pumpkin, kumara, carrots, peas, corn and gravy
- Roast pumpkin $0.90
- Half $10.50
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FRESH SALMON
- NZ finest King Salmon from the Marlborough Sounds in rolled up with avocado to give you a real Omega 3 hit GF
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EXEC LUNCH BOX 01 $12.00
- create some serious lunch envy with this super selection of sushi to nigiri and even a little chicken on rice
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VEGETARIAN
- a vegetarian and vegan's delight the goodness of pickle cucumber avocado red pepper and carrot are all rolled unto one GF
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RICE BALLS $4.00 each
- your choice of teriyaki chicken, tuna, or vegetarian is engulfed by rice and sprinkled with sesame seeds
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EXEC LUNCH BOX 02 $12.00
- packed full of delicious sushi you want to share with a fine selection of sushi and nigiri seafood and salad show your colleagues who're really in charge of the executive lunch room
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VEGETARIAN
- a vegetarian and vegan's delight the goodness of pickle cucumber avocado red pepper and carrot are all rolled unto one GF
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CHICKEN ON RICE
- our tasty teriyaki chicken is placed on sushi rice, to sauce it up mayo and Katsu sauce is applied
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TUNA
- flaked tuna is mixed with spring onion mayo and is topped off with avocado GF
- Falafel $0.50
- Lamb Kebab $12.00
- Shish Kebab 1kg $32.00
- Shish Kebab $14.00
- Minced Meat $3.00
- Shish Kebab $13.00
- Shish Taouk (Chicken) 1kg $33.00
- Lamb Kebab 1kg $35.00
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Fishermans Basket (Single serve / Share serve) $13 / $18
- Crumbed Prawns, Calamari, Prawn Twisters & Fish Goujons w sweet chilli, tomato & tartar sauces
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Thai Beef Salad $19
- Coriander, ginger & lime marinated beef served on a bed of greens, topped with crispy noodles
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Fish Of The Day Priced daily
- Please ask your server for today’s creation
- Extra Sauces $1.00
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Wedges $12
- Topped with bacon, sweet chillisauce , sour cream & cheese
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Jacket Wedges $12
- With bacon, chilli sauce, sour cream and cheese
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Garden Salad $7
- Served with seasonal toppings & honey mustard dressing
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Cheesecake $9.50
- Please ask our staff for todays flavour, served with vanilla ice cream
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Spiced chicken salad $24.50
- Bell pepper, toasted cashew, roasted red onion & spinach finished with tamarind yoghurt
- price per portion, per item
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Ginger marinated chicken or halloumi skewers $25
- With cos, tomato & tzatziki served with a side of tempura courgette ribbons
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Terra viva spiced meatballs $22.50
- Olive, parmesan & rosemary flatbread, hummus, rocket & garlic herb sauce
- available 11am to 2:30pm
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Crispy calamari (gf) $25
- Seaweed salad, hoisin mayonnaise, fried onions & crispy calamari
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Bubble & squeak (gf) (ef) $28
- With braised 'apple tree farm' free farmed pork belly, mustard sauce and crackling straws
- Streaky bacon, smoked cumberland sausage $6
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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