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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Moroccan pumpkin & maple walnut (GF / DF) $18.50
- Roasted pumpkin in a moroccan seasoning, served over salad greens with feta cheese, crunchy maple coated walnuts and finished with a balsamic glaze
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Angus sirloin steak $27.50
- Grilled 200g sirloin steak cooked to perfection and served with any two sides and your choice of sauce
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the T-bone steak $29.80
- 350g T-bone steak cooked to perfection and served with any two sides and your choice of sauce
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The margarita $15.00
- Basil pesto, mozzarella & tomato
- Garlic chilli prawns $6.00
- Small fries $3.00
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Butcher's block $POA
- Direct from the butchers to your plate, check our specials board for todays carnivorous creation
- -Add bacon $1.50
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“Flirting With Danger” Chiang Mai Fermented Pork Ribs $15
- Sour cured pork ribs that are fermented with cooked rice then deep fried and served with ginger soy sauce.
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Buddha Feast $17
- Sauteed fresh broccoli, carrot, cabbage, mushroom, baby corn, bell pepper and tofu, stir fried in garlic sauce
- Rice $3
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Lemongrass Chicken $18.5
- Mouth watering chicken stir-fried with fresh chilli, garlic, lemongrass, onion and turmeric powder
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Shanghai Dumpling With Panang Curry Sauce $9
- Steamed pork dumpling topped with thick Panang curry sauce and kaffir lime leaves
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Lamb Shank in Massaman Curry One $17 Two $22
- Slow-cooked lamb shank in Massaman curry paste, creamy coconut, chunky potatoes, picked onions and peanuts
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Pad Thai (Chicken/Beef/Pork) $18.5
- Thai classic rice, noodle dish, egg, bean sprouts, spring onion, served with crushed peanut, and lemon wedge
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Honey Crispy Chicken $19.5
- Lightly battered chicken, then fried to a crisp and stir-fried with homemade honey tangy sauce, served with kumara chips, fresh salad and dressings
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Southern Style Fried Chicken $14
- Served with Sriracha and yoghurt dipping sauces.
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Beer Battered Onion Rings $10
- Prepared in our fresh craft beer batter & served with chipotle mayo.
- Fresh Volstead Salsa $3
- Fries with Chipotle Mayo $9
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Chef's Weekly Special N/A
- Please see the blackboard behind the bar
- Spicy Tortilla Chips and Volstead Salsa $11
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Fish Goujons $13
- Battered in our fresh craft beer batter & served with lime aioli.
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Garden Salad with Toasted Seeds $13
- Fresh seasonal greens with our house dressing and toasted seeds.
- Chicken, beef or pork chow mein $15.00
- Combination seafood fried rice or chow mein $16.00
- Sweet & sour king prawns $20.00
- Stewed pork in spicy sauce $17.50
- Seafood tofu pot (with black bean sauce - extra $0.50) $17.50
- Mushroom, tofu and vegetables $16.50
- Chicken, steak or roast pork foo yung $15.00
- Roast pork fried rice or chow mein with cashew nuts $18.00
- Salmon $6.00
- Gurnard $4.00
- Sole $5.00
- Bacon and Egg $4.50
- Salmon $6.00
- Fish $5.00
- Vegetarian $5.00
- Mushroom $4.00
- Bacon and Eggs Pies
- Steak and Mushroom
- Sausage Roll
- Mince and Cheese Pies
- Mince Savouries
- Chicken Pies
- Steak and Kidney
- Steak and Sweet
- Green Salad $ 4.00
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Nachos $10.00
- Cheese Nacho’s topped with melted cheese, Waimairi’s Own Nacho Mince, Sour Cream & Nacho Sauce
- Served without fries $9.00
- Grilled Tomato $ 1.00
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Clubhouse Breakfast $12.00
- Bacon, Sausages, Hash-Brown, Grilled Tomato, Grilled Mushrooms, Egg, Toast & Jam.
- Mushrooms $ 1.50
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Off The Grill $ 14.00
- Grilled Sausage, Bacon, Porterhouse Steak, Grilled Tomato, Grilled Mushroom & Egg. Served with Fries.
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Open Steak Sandwich $15.00
- Porterhouse Steak served on Toasted Ciabatta with Lettuce, Tomato, Beetroot, Cheese, Caramelised Onion & drizzled with Aioli. Served with Fries.
- Mustard Pork noodle soup $14.00
- Ma po Tofu $18.00
- whole perch $18.00
- Seafood mashed potato $22.00
- Marked Flammulina $9.00
- Chicken fried rice $14.00
- Satay beef $22.00
- Deep fried pork chop $9.00
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Martyr Mix $20
- 2 x loot bags, spring rolls, prawn twisters & chicken skewers.
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Light Bites $12
- Cheese & crackers
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The Bread Of Christ $10
- Fresh European bread with spreads.
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Crucified Chicken $13
- Enjoy the sacrafice of these chicken skewers (4).
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Loot Bags $13
- Score a loot of fish money bags (6).
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Sacramental Salad $19 / $16
- Available in beef or vegetarian
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The Last Supper $35
- Two seasonal cheeses from local cheesemongers with a selection of crackers, freshly baked bread, Mediterranean toppings and condiments.
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Prawnography $15
- Indulge yourself in these prawn twisters with sweet & sour sauce (5).
- -Beef Diches M $9.00 / F $15.00
- Plain Roti $2.00
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Chicken Pakoras (6pcs) $4.90
- Tender chicken piece dipped in chick peas batter and then deep fried
- -Beef Diches M $9.00 / F $15.00
- Stuffed Naan (Lamb/Chicken) $6.00
- H= Half / F=Full
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Chicken/ Beef Fried Rice $4.50
- Chinese style fried irice, fried in butter, soy sauce, and secret spice.
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Pea Palau $2.50
- Fried rice with cumin seed and green peas
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Pasta of the Day Priced daily
- Please ask your server for today’s creation
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Jacket Wedges $12
- With bacon, chilli sauce, sour cream and cheese
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Dumplings six $9 twelve $17.50
- Locally made Momo Said dumplings, served with a hand crafted authentic Nepalese sauce.
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Chunky Fries $6.00
- Served with our favourite aioli and tomato sauce. Add extra sauces $1.00
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Wedges $12
- Topped with bacon, sweet chillisauce , sour cream & cheese
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Pork Belly $24
- Bourbon & honey glazed pork belly served on a bed of stir-fry vegetables & udon noodles
- Extra Sauces $1.00
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Moroccan Lamb Pizza $20
- Moroccan spiced tender lamb with red oonion, green peppers & mozzarella
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BACON $8.50
- delicious bacon
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HAPPY BUTTIE $10.00
- bacon, lettuce, avocado, tomato, hash brown,cheese, egg + free hug
- JAZZ bacon, lettuce avocado, tomato, egg, extra bacon created by our friends sharon & jane $10.00
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BLAT $9.00
- bacon, lettuce, avocado & tomato
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ROMANA $11.00
- bacon, chili jam, chorizo, avocado & lettuce - hot, but also burns
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BIG BREAKFAST $10.00
- bacon, egg, hash brown, cheese. sausage + respect
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ELVIS $9.00
- bacon, banana & your choice Of peanut butter, choc hazelnut or maple or all three
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BROTHER $12.00
- bacon, lettuce. avocado, tomato, hash rown, cheese, egg, sausage, chorizo + bro hug
- Regular: $13.00
- Lamb on rice:
- Regular: $14.00
- Baghlava (Persian Baklava) $3.50
- Beef on rice:
- Falafel (vegetarian):
- Regular: $15.00
- Small: $7.50
- pancakes with maple syrup $11.50
- - add fruit $13.50
- chicken breast and bacon burger $18.50
- – add bacon $15.50
- small salad from our daily fresh selection $7.50
- portobello mushrooms with fresh thyme and lemon on toast $15.50
- half n half fruit and toast with jam $10.50
- eggs florentine $16.50
- Green pea, feta and mint croquettes with roast hazelnuts, dehydrated olive, soft herbs and parmesan aioli(V) $11.00
- Kids ‘fish and chips’ with sustainable snapper, fries, salad and Watties sauce $9.00
- Salad greens. hazelnuts, currants and radish side salad(V)(GF) $6.00
- Please see counter staff to make your selection
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Free range chicken and almond pie $9.00
- with tomato relish served with salad greens, hazelnuts. currants and radish
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Cured local bacon $22.00
- poached eggs. rosti. confit tomatoes, smoked Portobello, hollandaise and soft herbs (V) (GF)
- Avocado with ricotta, mint, chilli, seeds, pistachio, black bean salsa and poached egg on rye $15.00
- Quinoa Falafel wrap with hummus. smoked yoghurt, cucumber. Lettuce and tomato salsa $ 9.00
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
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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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