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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Chicken Biryani $16.90
- Blend of tender chicken and fresh basmati rice with seasonal vegetables - mixers choice (medium - hot)
- Cheese Naan $6.00
- Lamb Wrap $12.90
- Garlic Naan $4.00
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Vegetable Korma $15.90
- Assorted vegetables with a mild masala blend and a creamy sauce (mild)
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Lamb Rogan Josh $17.90
- Lamb cooked with roasted crushed spices accompanied with onions and tomato (medium)
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Chicken Tikka Masala $16.90
- Tender marinated chicken simmered in a masala sauce with tomatoes and fresh chillies - five million English football fans can't be wrong (medium)
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Balti Goat $18.90
- Slow cooked goat with Chef's secret spices - Indian favourite (medium - hot)
- Chai Siu Cheong Fun $4.50
- Pumpkin Cake $4.50
- Prawn Dumpling Noodle Soup $10.00
- Black Bean Sauce Pork Ribs $4.50
- Sui Mai $5.00
- Glutinous Rice with Chicken $6.50
- Deep Fried Eggplant $5.00
- Steamed Fish Balls $5.00
- Plain $3.40
- Pineapple $4.20
- Bacon and Egg $5.00
- Mussel (Each) $0.80
- 3 Battered Mushroom $2.80
- Squid Rings $9.00
- Oysters
- Scallops $18.00
- Prawns or Lamb $23.90
- Prawns or Lamb $23.90
- Vegetarian $19.90
- Prawns or Lamb $22.90
- Chicken $15.90
- Served with rice
- Vegetarian $19.90
- Prawns Noodle Tom Yum Sou $13.00
- Calpis Lychee Shake $4.20
- Kam-Pua (BBQ pork with noodles) $10.00
- Egg Soup (BBQ pork) $5.50
- Hot and Sour Rice Stick Soup (BBQ pork) $10.00
- Takoyaki $6.80
- Rendang Beef with Rice $12.50
- XO sauce Beef with Rice - XO $12.00
- Black Pepper Beef on Rice $12.00
- Spiced wedges, sour cream, sweet chilli $10/$16
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Soup of the Day cup $9.0 bowl $16.5
- Served with toasted breads
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Malaysian Beef Salad $23.5
- Rice noodles, jungle greens, soft egg, penang dressing
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Garlic Ciabatta $11.5
- Garlic ciabatta, basil pesto, mozzarella
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Thai Fried Calamari $17/$29
- Nam Cham dipping sauce
- Dressed summer leaves $8
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Today’s Classic Pie $21
- Big chips, small salad, gravy
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Duck Liver Parfait $17
- Cherry chutney, cornichons, toast
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Acheron Classic Seafood Chowder (n) $18.00
- loaded with mussel meat, prawn cutlet, scallops & fish goujons, topped with garlic crostini
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Philly Steak Sandwich (h) $ 18.00
- pan-fried beef, sliced cheese, sautéed onion, capsicum, mushroom, aioli & dried oregano served with chunky fries >>
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Freshly Baked Fiscella Bread (h/v) $10.00
- served with basil pesto, minted tzatziki & Marlborough sea salt
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Pumpkin, Feta and Spinach Lasagne (g/h/v) $20.00
- in Napoli sauce and garden fresh salad
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Cajun Chicken Caesar Salad $18.00
- shaved parmesan, crispy pancetta, croutons and soft poached egg
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Acheron Burger (h) $22.00
- choice of Angus beef pattie or char-grilled chicken breast with lettuce, tomato, beetroot chutney, sage, onion marmalade & aioli served with chunky fries
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Tempura Battered Market Fish $20.00
- chunky fries, garden fresh salad & tartare sauce
- Baby Stick N/A
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Teriyaki Chicken Set $13
- Teriyaki chicken on rice, tempura set & 2 chicken sushi with salad
- Udon noodle $10
- Chicken Ball N/A
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Japanese Curry $10
- Chicken with Japanese curry & fresh vegetable salad on rice
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Crispy Chicken Curry $12
- Crispy chicken with Japanese curry & fresh vegetable salad on rice
- Half Roll N/A
- Seafood yaki udon $13
- – Kimchi & Cream Cheese
- Raspberry Jam $6.00
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Smokey Chic $10.50
- Smoked chicken, swiss cheese, lettuce tomato and aioli
- Nutella $6.00
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Smashing $10.50
- Smashed Avocado, Tomato, Swiss Cheese, Spinach
- We serve various popular cabinet food, including fresh store baked tasty muffins, scones, slices and cookies
- – Smashed Avocado
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B.L.T $10.50
- Streaky bacon, iceberg lettuce, tomato and aioli
- Wedge $4.50
- -Combo: Kebab meal of your choice + fries + can of drink $19.50
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Triple Souvlaki $13.9
- All triple souvlaki served with extra meat and hot pita bread and green salad with T house's signature sauce of hummus, tomato, onion sauce, garlic mayo, organic yoghurt and your choice of chilli sauce
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Deluxe $17
- Deluxe served with Grilled capsicum, onion, mushroom, served on a flat pita bread with T-House's sauce and mozzarella cheese in a pizza
- Feta Cheese $2.00
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Open Souvlaki $15
- Open souvlaki served with hot pita bread and gree salad with T house's signature sauce of hummus, tomato, onion sauce, garlic mayo, organic yoghurt and your choice of chilli sauce in a pizza box
- Turkish Delight $0.50
- - Combo: Souvlaki of your choice + fries + can of drink $19.50
- Half & half – add $2.00
- Edmond’s iceberg lettuce wedge with Highlander mayonnaise $6.50
- Gluten-free base – add $2.00
- Mussels steamed with Cassels Lager, crème fraîche & bread $16.00
- Add salmon $8.00
- Wood-fired flatbread with chilli, garlic butter & cheese $15.50
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Sumner $24.00
- Tomato base, mozzarella, ham & pineapple
- Wood-fired flatbread with hummus & olives $15.50
- Add chilli con carne - extra $2.00
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Kiwi Club $14.50
- Toasted grain bread filled with chicken, bacon, egg, tomato and lettuce, served with chips
- Basket of fries $6.00
- A daily selection of crusty breads and cold meats, served with cheese, pickles and home style relish $17.50/$22.50
- Basket of wedges $6.50
- Cereal - varieties $3.50
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Extras $2.00
- Tomato relish, aioli & other sauce
- Crispy onion rings $6.50
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Prawn Fry $ 12.00
- Prawns coated with Besan (Gram flour) and deep fried in healthy vegetable oil.
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Lamb Bhuna $20.00
- A classic Indian recipe. Lamb sautéed in Onions, Tomatoes and a fine selection of Indian Herbs and Spices.
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Saag Aloo $17.50
- Potatoes with creamy spinach gravy
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Vegetable Jaipuri $17.50
- Seasonal vegetables cooked in herbs and spices garnished with chopped coriander.
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Prawn Korma $22.00
- Prawns cooked in a royal gravy enriched with cashew nut paste, fresh cream and subtle taste of spices.
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Lamb Rogan Josh $20.00
- A popular lamb dish from Kashmir, prepared with onion, garlic, ginger, tomato paste & fine Kashmiri masala.
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Lahori Kebab $8.50
- Our chef’s special Chicken kebabs an everlasting taste that would bring you back to Spice n Life. 4 pcs half
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Kadahi Prawn $21.00
- Spicy gravy with crushed tomatoes, capsicum and onions.
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Sports Pack $11.80 / $11.20 / $10.80
- Contains: 1 Sports Drink, 1 Filled Roll, 1 Piece of Fruit, 1 Sweet Treat (1-10 / 11-20 / 21+)
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Chili Tenders and Chicken Chippies $31.80 / $43.80
- Includes dipping sauces (Small / Large)
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Work Shout Platter (Small) $37.40
- Contains: Club Sandwiches, Slices and Fresh Fruit - For Approx 5 People
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Sandwiches (Healthy Choice) $31.00 / $42.00
- Small platter / Large platter
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Wraps (Healthy Choice) $30.00 / $42.00
- Vegetarian - Lettuce, carrot, tomato, red onion, capsicum and chutney / Smokey Ham - Lettuce, mayo, carrot, cheese, tomato, Smokey ham / Chicken - Lettuce, mayo, carrot, cheese, tomato, baked breast chicken (Small - 14 pieces / Large - 20 pieces)
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Fruit Platters $29.00 / $37.00
- Small Fruit Platter / Large Fruit platter (Fruit platter prices are approximate and subject to current fruit prices)
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French Breakfast / Morning Tea Platter $55.00
- This spread contains regular croissants, ham & cheese croissants, custard & fruit danish and chocolate croissants. Feeds 10 people. Supplied with: Jam, Cream, Butter & Napkins.
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French Stick Bites (Christine's) $29.40 / $41.40
- Small - Approx 20 + pieces / Large - Approx 35+ pieces
- Savouries $2.50
- Steak $4.60
- Chicken & Cranberry $4.80
- Mince & Cheese $4.80
- Steak & Mushroom $4.80
- Traditional Kiwi Mince $4.50
- Sausage Roll $3.10
- Chicken Satay $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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