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
- Crispy squid with garlic and peppercorns gf $18
- Blade cut marlborough salmon with organic white miso gf $21
- Add 4 fresh oysters (recommended) $18
- Mandarin marinated yellow fin tuna and grated coconut salad gf $28
- Fries with miso mayonnaise gf/v $9
- Sticky beef wontons (3) $12 (5) $20
- Spiced fried pineapple dumplings with marou ba ria chocolate sauce $13
- Roast duck and lychee salad $35
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Green Salad $6.00
- Crunchy salad mix set on fresh lettuce, served with our mango and ginger dressing
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Lamb Korma $17.90
- Diced lamb in a creamy cashew sauce with coconut (mild)
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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.
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Vegetable Korma $15.90
- Assorted vegetables with a mild masala blend and a creamy sauce (mild)
- Extra Basmati Rice $3.50
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Onion Bhajees $8.00
- Crispy onion, sliver beet, and spinach fritters (6), served with tamarind chutney
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Chicken Korma $16.90
- An all time favourite curry in a rich cashew sauce for mild curry lovers (mild)
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Dhal Palak $15.90
- Lentils tempered with cinnamon quills, crushed tomato and garam masala (medium - hot)
- Chinese string mushrooms with lamb pieces served in claypot $23.00
- Barbeque pork and prawn fried rice $15.00
- Coconut milk with red bean soup, served warm (for 4-6 people) $10.00
- Satay chicken $18.00
- Steamed barbeque pork filled bun $4.00
- Vegetarian fried thick rice noodles $10.00
- Rice vermicelli and vegetables served in claypot $16.00
- Garlic sprouts, fish maws, chinese black fungus, chinese sausages, dried squids and pine nuts stir fry $18.00
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Quinoa Salad $16.5
- Served with Kumara puree, mixed nuts, seeds, kale and cauliflower Tabbouleh.
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Japanese Crepe $20
- Bacon and cabbage crepe w/ fresh crab and salad. Topped with kewpie mayo and BBQ sauce
- Sides - eggs (2), roasted mushrooms, avocado $4
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Eggs Benny $20 / $21.5 / $20
- Herb potato hash, poached free range eggs, spinach and hollandaise sauce. Served with bacon OR Smoked Salmon OR Smoked mushrooms.
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Chiplotle Scrambled Eggs $21
- Served with roast mushrooms, chorizo, manchego cheese on toasted multigrain (V Optional).
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Shakshuka $22
- Turkish style baked eggs w/ feta, herbs and Turkish bread.
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Eggs your way $12
- Choice of free range poached, scrambled or fried on toasted sourdough, multigrain or G.F bread.
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Granola $16
- Served with yoghurt gel, chai seeds, sago, mascarpone foam and fruit textures.
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RIBEYE 350G STEAK $32.00
- Ribeye steak served with creamy garlic mash, onion rings, sauteed spinach and red wine jus
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BEEF SCHNITZEL $19.00
- Delicious crunchy crumbed beef schnitzel with salad, with fries
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TRIO OF ICE CREAMS $12.00
- Today's flavours on chocolate soil with fresh fruit
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FISH + CHIPS $18/$24
- Beer battered Tarakihi With fries. fresh salad and tartar sauce
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CHICKEN WINGS $14.00
- Smokey BBQ Wings, served with side salad
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STICKY TOFFEE PUDDING $9.00
- With vanilla bean ice cream
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MALIBU PANNA COTTA $9.50
- With berry sorbet
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JUNIOR BURGER
- Beef patty, lettuce and cheese served with fries
- Chicken, Pork, Beef or Vegetarian and Tofu $11.00
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Gang Daeng (Red Curry)
- Thailand's spicy coconut-based curry with red chillis, vegetables and sweet basil leaves.
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Pineapple Fried Rice
- Yellow curry powder fried-rice with Pineapples, vegetables, onions, egg and fresh coriander.
- Vegetarian $20.90
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Combination Seafood's $18.90
- (fish, prawns, mussels, squid)
- Chicken, Pork, Beef, or Vegetarian and Tofu $10.00
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Neua Nam Tok (Thai beef salad) $24.90
- Thai style beef salad, chilli sauce, Thai herbs & spices. Served cold.
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Pad Preow Whan (Sweet and Sour)
- Thai style sweet and sour with and seasonal vegetables.
- Gluten & Dairy Free Bread / Free Range Egg / House Ricotta / Avocado / House Smoked Tomato Chutney $2.00
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Slow Baked Beans $17.50
- Spicy Chorizo, Wilted Spinach, House Ricotta, Soft Boiled Egg, Toasted Ciabatta
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Braised Beef Brisket $18.50
- Whipped Cream Cheese, Sautéed Spinach, Poached Egg, Pomegranate Molasses, Pea Shoots, Toasted Sourdough
- Extras
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Brioche French Toast $18.50
- Hazelnut Syrup, Saffron Poached Seasonal Fruit, Whipped Mascarpone, Crème Anglaise, Hazelnut Crumb, Flowers
- House Pancetta / Smoked Salmon / Chorizo Sausage $5.00
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Chilli Scrambled Eggs $18.50
- Marinated Mushrooms, Black Sesame Seeds, House Ricotta, Toasted Ciabatta
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Eggs on Toast $11.50
- Eggs cooked your way, House Smoked Tomato Chutney, Toasted Sourdough
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Peppers Breakfast $22.00
- eggs your way: sausage, bacon, grilled tomato, hash brown, and mushrooms served w/ toasted ciabatta, rye or gluten free bread with tomato relish
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Warm Chocolate Whiskey Pudding $16.00
- gingernut ice cream & salted caramel poached pear
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Cardrona Valley Merino Lamb Rump $38.00
- Slow cooked shoulder fetta croquettes, broad bean, sweet pea cassoulet & panko crumbed sweetbreads & pan juices
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Seasoned Wedges $10.00
- Potato wedges with sweet chilli dipping sauce & sour cream
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Peppers Club Sandwich $25.00
- Southern fried chicken, bacon, avocado, spinach, fresh tomato & Swiss cheese on toasted sourdough bread with Dijon aioli & a side of fries
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Crumbed Calamari $15.00
- Crumbed calamari rings with fresh lemon & chipotle mayo
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Chick Pea and Pumpkin Fritters $25.00
- Chickpea, quinoa & pumpkin fritters, with baked cumin seed gouda, roasted field mushroom, cauliflower, harissa relish, basil pesto, micro salad leaves, balsamic & olive oil dressing
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Azuki Bean and Beetroot Salad $25.00
- Azuki bean, roast beetroot, cauliflower, walnut & black quinoa salad, with goat's cheese, rocket micros finished with a balsamic & olive oil dressing
- Sweet and Sour (Pad Preow Whan)
- Prawns $13.00
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Pad see-ew $10.00
- (Stir Fried rice noodle with sweet dark soy sauce)
- Jungle curry (Gang Bpa)
- Sticky rice & Fried Chicken $10.00
- Massaman Curry (Gang Massaman)
- Chicken Noodle Soup $9.00
- Cashew Nuts (Pad Med Ma Muang)
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Steak Sandwich $17.50
- 200gm sirloin with salad greens, beetroot relish and crispy onion rings in artisan bread, served with fries
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200gm Sirloin Steak (GF) $15.50
- Cooked to your liking and served with fries, salad and aioli
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Beer Battered Fish of the Day $15.50
- With fries, chop salad and house made tartare sauce
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Beef Short Rib (GF) $15.50
- Slow cooked beef short rib with roast gourmet potatoes and slaw
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Roast of the Day (GF available) $15.00
- Ask your server about today’s roast
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Quinoa Falafel Wrap $15.50
- With guacamole, smoked tomato salsa, lettuce and tzatziki, served with fries
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Quesadilla $8.00
- Abode chicken with smoky salsa, chipotle mayo and cheddar cheese
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Ground Beef Burger $15.50
- House made beef pattie with gruyere cheese, pickles and aioli, served with fries
- Plain $3.50
- Gurnard $4.00
- Bacon and Egg $4.50
- Tarakihi $4.00
- Chicken $5.00
- Salmon $6.00
- RodCod $4.00
- Vegetarian $5.00
- Roast Pork Chow Mein $12.00
- Pottle Chow mein $6.00
- Prawn Mushroom on Rice $12.00
- Chicken $5.00
- Extras for Burgers $1.00
- Prawn Chow Mein $12.00
- Curry & Rice Roll $2.80
- Combination Chow mein $11.50
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Seafood basket $10.00
- assortment of seafood snacks bites and chips
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Spicy wedges $8.00
- Served with sour creme and chilli sauce
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Spicy wedges supreme
- Spicy wedges with grilles cheese and bacon served with sour créme and chilli sauce
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Chicken nuggets and chips $8.00
- 6 chicken nuggets with chips and tomato sauce
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Chips S$4/L$6
- Served with sauce and aioli
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Beef nacho $10.00
- Served with sour cream
- Steak $4.60
- Traditional Kiwi Mince $4.50
- Steak & Mushroom $4.80
- Chicken & Cranberry $4.80
- Savouries $2.50
- Chicken Satay $4.80
- Steak & Cheese $4.80
- Mince & Cheese $4.80
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Deliverance $13.50
- pork & sage pattie, bacon, lettuce, aioli, fruit relish
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King Julius $13.50
- grilled chicken, cos lettuce, egg, bacon, already famous Caesar dressing
- Onion rings & aioli $5.50
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Billy Beef & Blue $13.50
- beef pattie, roast Portobello mushroom, red onion, blue cheese mayo, lettuce.
- Big Bag of Chips & Gravy $5.50
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Flaming Mexican $13.50
- spiced beef pattie, chilli con carne, tomato, cheese, lettuce, sour cream.
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Super Bugger Burger $18.00
- 320gms of beef patties, lettuce, tomato, lot’a bacon, egg, lot’a cheese, aioli, tomato relish.
- Selection of gourmet ice creams - Check our specials board for today’s flavours POA
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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