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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Baby back ribs $25.00
- With a speight old dark bbq sauce, coleslaw, criss cut fries and green tomato and jalapeno chutney
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Eggs benedict $15.00
- With a choice of bacon or salmon
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Chicken supreme $23.00
- Garlic marinated chargrilles chicken on a potato cake with sauteed veges and cream fraiche vinaigrette
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Meringue roulade $12.00
- Your wait staff will advise you of today's flavour
- Add chicken $3.00
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Beef wellington $25.00
- Beef fillet with bacon, mushroom and mustard wrapped in puff pastry. Served with potato roasties and veges. (add a rich mushroom sauce)
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Soup of the day $8.00
- Your wait staff will advise of todays flavour
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Chicken and port wine pate $12.00
- With chutney, wholegrain toast and crackers
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Wontons $4.50
- with sauce 1/2 dozen
- Corn cob $2.50
- Crab Sticks $2.00
- Donuts - Jam $2.50
- Patties - Steak & onion $2.60
- Fish Bites $1.00
- Sole - Crumbed $6.50
- Pineapple Rings $2.00
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Crispy chicken & brie $18.50
- Southern style crispy chicken & brie with seasonal salad vegetables in a honey & mustard vinaigrette
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Butcher's block $POA
- Direct from the butchers to your plate, check our specials board for todays carnivorous creation
- -Add cheese $3.00
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Soup of the day $9.50
- Served with toasted ciabatta
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Creme brulee $12.00
- Served with berry compote & biscotti
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The kiwi classic $22.00
- Crispy beer battered fresh fish served with salad & fries
- -Add bacon $3.00
- -Add bacon $1.50
- Side Salad $6.00
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Grilled Chicken and Pear Salad $24.00
- A perfect summer salad of grilled chicken, poached pear accompanied by salad greens, candied walnuts and parmesan cheese
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Ultimate Beef Burger $22.00
- Beef burger served on a ciabatta bun with lettuce, cheese beetroot, egg, tomato, beer battered onion rings and a side of fries
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Pancakes $20.00
- Your choice of berries and ice cream OR maple syrup, banana and bacon
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Steak Sandwich $18.00
- Served on fresh Vienna bread topped with caramelised onions, cheese, lettuce, tomato and aioli with a side of fries
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Vegetarian Lasagne $22.00
- Our open style lasagne is topped with roast pumpkin, spinach and ricotta
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Fish and Chips $22.00
- Fresh market fish battered or crumbed, served with tartare sauce, fries and salad
- Mushrooms $4.00
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Extras $5
- Bacon, Portobello Mushrooms,Spinach
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Specially prepared catch of the day N/A
- check with our wait staff for today’s dish
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Breakfast of Champions $20
- Bratwurst sausage, tomatoes, mushrooms, bacon, hash browns, toasted sour dough & your choice of eggs
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Mushroom & Parmesan Arancini $16
- Traditi0nal Sicilian risotto balls filled with oven roasted portabella’s & parmesan, served with petit salad
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Kids Pancakes $9
- with maple syrup & ice-cream
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B L A T Bagel $12
- Filled toasted pumpkin seed bagel with crispy lettuce, streaky bacon, avocado pulp & tomato finished with aioli
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Fries and Aioli $8
- Large bowl of fries with our own aioli sauce
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Surf ‘n’ Turf $36
- Premium 200 gr Angus scotch fillet pan seared & oven baked to your specification, served with classic French fries, house salad, garlic prawns and a scallop in a rich creamy sauce.
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Chicken Tikka $15.00
- Marinated in a wonderful blend of tandoori spices and herbs, then grilled and served with fresh salad.
- Extra Basmati Rice $3.50
- Cheese & Garlic Naan $6.50
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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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Vegetable Jaipuri $15.90
- Variety of fresh vegetables in a creamy masala sauce (medium)
- Vegetarian Wrap $11.00
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Lamb Vindaloo $17.90
- Goan favourite - hot and spicy curry tossed with hot red chillies tomato and vinegar (hot)
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Butlers Platter $19.00
- Vegetable samosas (2), Onion Bhajees (4), Chicken Tikka (4), fresh salad with mango dressing and selected dips.
- Chicken
- - Medium $13.50
- - Medium $13.50
- -Large $15.50
- Apple and mint sauce available on request
- -Sandwiches $6.90
- Pork
- -Sandwiches $6.90
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Duck Liver Pate $17.00
- free range duck liver pate,lavosh, grape and pomegranate chutney
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MARGHERITA $24.00
- tomato base, tomatoes, fresh basil, mozzarella, olive oil and fresh shaved parmesan
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BEER BATTERED BLUE COD $29.00
- with tartare, salad, lemon and chunky chips (GF on request)
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SEAFOOD AND SAFFRON CHOWDER $16.50
- with fresh seafood and grilled ciabatta
- THAI ROTI WITH SPICED CHICKEN $15.00
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AGED HEREFORD BEEF BURGER $25.00
- with bacon, tomato, cheese, lettuce and fries
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ESPRESSO MARTINI $18.50
- espresso shot, vodka and kahlua
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Macaroni and Cheese n/a
- Ham, macaroni, cheese, baked and served with cheese
- Beetroot, Feta & Hazelnuts $9.00
- Our lunch offering includes a delicious selection of goodies from the cabinet which change daily. We create anything from wraps to muffins to salads to savouries, come on down and get a quality snack.
- Chocolate Torte, Berry Compote, Chocolate Sauce, Cream $14.00
- Homemade Bread w Balsamic & Olive Oil or Garlic Butter $7.00
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Affagato $16.00
- Shot of C4 coffee, Liqueur of your Choice, Ice Cream
- Handcut Chips w Aioli $9.00
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Chicken Wings $14.00
- Chilli or BBQ w Sour Cream
- Chicken Breast, Potato Gratin, Bearnaise $29.00
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Garlic Pepper Prawns $15.80
- Garlic prawns served with fresh vegetables, onions on rice
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Hot & Spicy Cashew Nuts $14.00
- Marinated chicken stir-fry with spring onion, celery, broccoli, cashew nuts & capsaicin on top of rice
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Stir Fry Ginger & Spring Onion $13.00
- Choice of chicken, beef or pork stir-fried with ginger, spring onion & celery on top of rice
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Fried Rice $13.00
- Khmer style fried rice, mixed vegetables & onion, choice of pork, chicken, beef or seafood
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Fried Egg Noodle $13.00
- Your choice of chicken, pork, beef or seafood with vegetables, onion, egg & bean sprouts
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Beef Noodle Soup $12.00
- Fresh sliced beef and beef balls served in Cambodian style soup with fat rice noodles and bean sprouts
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Chicken Rice $13.00
- Boiled chicken pieces on top of specially cooked rice served with traditional fish sauce, cucumber and sprinkled with peanuts
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Hot & Spicy Bamboo $13.00
- Hot and spicy beef with carrots, onion served on steamed rice
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Seafood Nasi Goreng $11.00
- Fried rice with king prawns, calamari, crab meat, fish balls and vegetables in Malaysian-style spices.
- Sweet Sour Chicken Noodles/Rice $9.80
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Mongolian Beef $9.80
- Thin rice with beef and vegetables in special Mongolian sauce.
- Honey Prawns Noodles/Rice $12.80
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Chicken Teriyaki $9.80
- Udon noodles with chicken and vegetables in special Japanese Teriyaki sauce.
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Chicken Satay $9.80
- Egg noodles with chicken and vegetables in satay sauce.
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Honey Chicken Noodle $9.80
- Egg noodles with battered chicken and vegetables in sweet honey sauce.
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King Prawns Fried Rice $12.80
- Fried rice with king prawns, shrimps and vegetables in garlic sauce.
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PSDB Wonton $6.50
- 3 pc
- Steamed Whittakers Chocolate Buns 3pc $10.00
- Pork & Prawn Shumai 4pc $12.00
- PSDB Signature Xiaolongbao 5pc $12.00
- Szechuan Cucumber Salad w/ Garlic, Szechuan, Chilli & Sesame $6.00
- Emerald Prawn Har Gow w/ Sesame 4pc $12.00
- Pork ‘n’ Garlic Chive Dumpling $10.00 / $18.00
- Crystal Prawn w/ Water Chestnut & Coriander 4pc $12.00
- Porchetta Salsa Verde $13.50
- Grilled Aged Cheddar $13.50
- Meatball & Parmesan $13.50
- The Breakfast Bap $13.50
- Serious Slaw $8.00
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Poached Chicken & Slaw $13.50
- Contains peanuts
- The Special (B.L.T Pictured) $13.50
- Serious Fries $6.00
- Egg $4.00
- Fish $2.40
- Tomato $4.00
- Steak Pattie $2.40
- Pineapple Ring $2.00
- Prawn Fried Rice $12.00
- Hawaiian $5.00
- Combination Fried Rice $11.50
- Donut $2.20
- Steak Chow Mein $10.50
- Extra Serving of Meat $4.50
- Prawn with Cashew Nut & Mushroom $15.50
- Chicken & Cheese $5.60
- Steak with Tomato on Fried Rice $11.00
- Slice Pork Chow Mein $10.50
- Wontons with Sweet & Sour Sauce (12) $10.00
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
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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