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
- Stir fried exotic and common greens gf/v $12
- Mandarin marinated yellow fin tuna and grated coconut salad gf $28
- Prawn dumplings (3) supreme broth $14
- Caramelized mango tart tatin with organic coconut ice cream $13
- Roast duck and lychee salad $35
- Fresh seafood salad with green mango, curry dressing gf $28
- Stir fried prime wakanui beef, exotic mushrooms and garlic $28
- Add 4 fresh oysters (recommended) $18
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Steak Sandwich $23.90
- 160g sirloin steak served with salad greens, tomato, caramelized onions, bacon, smoked cheese, mushrooms, aioli and golden fries
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Nachos $15.50
- Chicken, beef or vegetarian served with house made bean mix mozzarella cheese, sour cream, tomato salsa and guacamole
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Meat Lovers $18.90
- Salami, crispy bacon, ham, chorizo and pastrami topped with BBQ sauce
- one piece $19.90
- Corn Chips and Guacamole $10.00
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Fish and Chips
- Beer battered fresh fish of the day served with a green salad, golden fries and tartare sauce
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Surf
- Prawns, scallops, fresh fish of the day, mussels served with hollandaise
- - Add 2 eggs $18.50
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Chicken Jhal Frezi $15.99
- Cooked in green chilies, fried onions, green peppers and tomatoes.
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Chicken/Lamb Do-Pyaza $15.99
- Diced chicken/lamb fresh onion tomato cooked in mild delicately spiced gravy.
- Onion Kulcha $4.50
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Dal Makhani $14.99
- Lentils cooked with butter cream and spices. Enjoyed best with cheese Naan.
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Extra Plain Rice $2.99
- Lunch takeaway mains include one free portion of plain rice - select "Extra Plain Rice" if you require more rice.
- Garlic Naan $3.50
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Malai Kofta $14.99
- Potatoes and homemade cottage cheese mix with herbs and spices simmered with cream cheese.
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Tandoori Prawn (8pc) $13.00
- Prawns battered with garlic cooked in tandoor oven.
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Chicken + Coriander Dumpling $10.00 / $18.00
- 6pcs / Full
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Pork & Prawn Shumai $12.00
- 4pcs
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Fried Tofu $10.00
- w/ Cucumber, Coriander and Sticky Hoisin Sauce
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Emerald Prawn Har Gow w/ Sesame $12.00
- 4pcs
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PSDB Signature Xiaolongbao $12.00
- 5pcs
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Steamed Whittakers Chocolate Buns $10.00
- 3pcs
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Porkie Coriander Dumpling $10.00 / $18.00
- 6pcs / Full
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Spicy Wonton Bowl $15.00
- w/ Bok Choy - 8pcs
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Stir Fried Basil ( Chicken, Beef, Pork ) $10.00
- Stir fried basil and vegetables
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Stir Fried Red Curry Paste ( Chicken, Beef, Pork ) $10.00
- Steam fried vegetable with red curry paste, coconut, thai herb.
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Red Curry ( Chicken, Beef, Pork ) $10.00
- Red Curry with seasonal vegetables and coconut milk.
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Green Curry (Chicken, Beef, Pork)
- Green Curry with seasonal vegetables and coconut milk.
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Chicken Cashew Nut $10.00
- Stir fried chicken with vegetables and cashew nut
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Spicy Noodle ( Chicken, Beef, Pork ) $10.00
- Stir fried rice noodle with vegetables and egg.
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Thai Ho Fan ( Chicken, Beef, Pork ) $10.00
- Stir fried rice noodle with vegetables, and gravy.
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Won Ton Soup $10.00
- Won ton and bean sprouts.
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Lemon Posset Parfait** $13.00
- Layered lemon cream and sweetened mango compote, topped with chantilly cream and desiccated coconut, served with a shortbread finger for dipping.
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Ploughman Pork Belly $31.00
- Pressed pork belly, roasted with a honey glaze and served on creamy potato bake with our homemade gravy, crackling and apple chutney.
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Pan Fried Fish $20.50
- Pan fried market fish in a lemon caper butter with steamed coconut rice and a fresh garden salad.
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Farmhouse Cheesecake $16.00
- Deep-pan cheesecake served with cream and fruit compote. Ask your friendly wait staff for today’s flavour.
- Potato Wedges $5.50
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Bealey's Breads and Dips $14.50
- A selection of locally baked breads served with 3 dips. Ask your friendly wait staff for today's dips.
- Bacon** $6.50
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Little Mexican** $12.00
- Corn chips, beef bean, cheese, guacamole and sour cream.
- Pulled Pork Carnitas (two $11.90) $6.20
- Pulled Pork Carnitas $14.10
- Fajita Veggies with Guac $9.90
- Chargrilled Chicken A La Brasa (Mini $10.50) $14.50
- Pulled Pork Carnitas $14.10
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Nacho Supreme $16.20
- Seasoned double mince with traditional pinto beans, chipotle crema and guacamole
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Mango Chicken Salad $13.00
- Chargrilled chicken with fresh fruit salsa and guacamole. Cumin lime vinaigrette on the side
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El Dippo $8.00
- A bowl of our traditional pinto beans topped with cheese, salsa, sour cream and served with a basket of freshly-made tortilla chips
- -Extra Toast $3.00
- -Add Cheese Toastie $7.00
- These are small complimentary dishes to our wine list. They will be served when the bar is open from 4pm and throughout the evening for those that would prefer a snack and a glass of wine.
- ·Soup w Toasted Bread
- Small Cheese or Nut Cheese Plate - $10.00
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Toast and Toppings $7 each.
- Quince and Yoghurt. Sauerkraut and Mushrooms. Eggs and Wilted Greens. Roasted Carrots.
- Whero Pea Taco $10.00
- Served from 6pm - 11pm Wednesday - Saturday. (Bar opens at 4pm)
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Basmati Rice $2.50
- Plain, steamed Basmati rice
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Fried Rice (Chicken, Egg, Vegetable) $11.00
- A stir fry with chicken/egg / mixed vegetables, rice, soy sauce and veggies (peas, corn, capsicum)
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Veg Samosa (2 pieces) $5.00
- Triangular shaped crispy pastry stuffed with mashed potatoes, green peas and cumin seeds served with tamarind sauce
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Paneer Makhani $13.90
- A traditional Indian curry made with cottage cheese and cooked in rich creamy tomato gravy
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Chutney/pickles $2.50
- Mango chutney, Mango pickle, Lime pickle, Mixed pickle
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Chicken Kadhai $14.90
- Chicken marinated and cooked with coriander, capsicum, chillies and cumin seeds in a thick onion and tomato gravy
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Garlic Naan $3.50
- (Naan bread sprinkled with crushed garlic)
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Papadom (2 pieces) $1.00
- Wafer thin spiced crisp bread
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Mayonnaise N/A
- Cool and creamy. A dollop of mayo is a perfect addition to your meal.
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The Almighty Angus® 1/2lb N/A
- Crispy bacon, a 1/2 pound of juicy 100% NZ Angus beef, red onion, cheese, and a dash of tomato relish in our new chilli chive bun. If you’re serious about seriously good Angus, you'll want to make time for this burger.
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Triple Cheeseburger Combo N/A
- A towering Triple Cheeseburger with a refreshing medium soft drink, and medium fries. It’s stacked with unforgettable value. Like when you were showing off and almost stacked it off your skateboard in front of a bus stop full of girls.
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Cheeseburger & Small Fries Snack Deal N/A
- Get more bang for your buck with this great snack bundle! Just $4 will get you a cheeseburger and small fries! Snack-time - sorted!
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Chicken McWrap® Caesar - Grilled N/A
- Introducing the new delicious Chicken Caesar McWrap®, with grilled 100% NZ chicken, tasty bacon pieces, shaved parmesan and crisp iceberg lettuce drizzled with creamy Caesar sauce all wrapped up in a warmed tortilla and ready to eat on the go.
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$40 Mega ShareBox® $40
- Included in the $40 Mega ShareBox: 2 x Big Mac®, 2 x McChicken®, 2 x Cheeseburger, 4 x Medium Fries, 4 x Medium Soft Drinks, 4 x Regular Sundaes
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Gum Drop McFlurry® N/A
- A kiwi favourite! For a delicious mouthful of gum drop pieces and bubblegum topping both blended into creamy soft serve, try the new Gum Drop McFlurry®.
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Crispy Chicken & Aioli McWrap® N/A
- Introducing the new Real Choices delicious Chicken & Aioli McWrap®, with 100% NZ crispy chicken, juicy tomatoes, crisp cos and iceberg lettuce drizzled with creamy garlic Aioli all wrapped up in a warmed tortilla and ready to eat on the go.
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Usu-yaki $32.00
- thin sliced beef wrapped in seasonal vegetables
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Teppan vege $6.00
- seasonal vegetables on teppan
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Okonomiyaki $12.00
- Your choice of chicken, beef, Seafood or a vegetarian Japanese Pizza
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Wakame $8.00
- seaweed salad
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Lava $17.00
- crab salad sushi wrapped in white fish cooked on teppan with special sauce
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Assortment of Tempura Set $12.00
- Selection of Deep fried Seafood & Vegetables served with rice & miso
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Ebi mayo $10.00
- 2 pcs prawns with house made mayo
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Ebi tobiko $17.00
- tempura prawn & flying fish roe
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Caramel seed slice 'RAW' $4.50
- Macadamia nuts, coconut, psyllium husk, vanilla, dates, peanut butter, salt, coconut oil, chia, pumpkin seeds, sunflower seeds, sesame seeds, flax seed meal, almonds, tahini, coconut sugar, cocoa, fine coconut. (GF, Egg
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Lean Chicken Wrap (2 halves, serves 1-2 people) $10.00
- Lean wrap filled with seasonal fresh salad, sous vide lemon & thyme chicken & Pure's own made hummus
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Beef & Seasonal Salad Wrap (2 half wraps) $10.50
- Fresh seasonal salad filled wrap with lean braised beef & Pure's own made dressing
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Energy Ball *Raw $3.00
- Made raw with fruit, nuts & seeds, coconut
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Fruit Platter - Fresh Seasonal Fruit Skewers & Organic Honey Yoghurt $7.00
- A selection of in-season fresh fruit served with local organic honey yoghurt for dipping (2 skewers per person)
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Mini Lean Vegetarian Wrap $3.50
- Bite sized lean wrap filled with fresh seasonal salad, feta, quinoa & Pure's own made hummus
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Lean Vegetarian Wrap (2 halves, serves 1-2 people) $10.00
- Lean wrap filled with seasonal fresh salad, Pure's own made hummus, quinoa & feta for protein
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Mocha Slice 'RAW' $4.50
- Very moorish slice with cacao, espresso, nuts & seeds for a healthy chocolate hit
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Homemade Chocolate Brownie $11.90
- A rich chocolate brownie topped with a chocolate fudge sauce and served with whipped cream.
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Soup of the Day $8.90
- Robbie’s own wholesome homemade soup served with the chef’s choice of bread.
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Famous Grill $27.90
- Robbie’s famous mixed grill. Stacked with 100 gram ribeye steak, eggs, sausage, bacon, onion rings and fries.
- Mushroom Sauce $3.50
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Apple Crumble $11.90
- Our homemade apple crumble will impress, served warm with whipped cream and ice cream.
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Robbie’s Loaf $7.90
- A crusted garlic loaf. A great warm up!
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Robbie’s Double Beef n Bacon Burger $19.90
- One for the hungry! Two beef patties stacked in a toasted bun with bacon, tomato, lettuce, cheese, BBQ sauce and beetroot, served with fries.
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Beef Schnitzel & Mushroom Sauce $18.50
- Our very popular golden crumbed beef schnitzel, smothered in a hearty mushroom sauce, with salad and fries.
- Open souvlaki or extra meat (on large souvlaki only) $2.50
- Piroshkies
- Combination Lamb & Falafel L $14
- Barberry Rice & Chicken (Zereshk Polloh & morgh) $14
- Falafel R $8 / L $10
- R= Regular / L= Large
- -Meat $5
- Lamb/Chicken $14
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Healthy fresh fruit salad $12.00
- With yoghurt and topped with berries
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Vegetarian platter (V) $28.00
- Roasted portobello mushrooms with grilled haloumi edamame and cherry tomato salad, homemade samosa with harissa yoghurt, all on a bed of turmeric and sundried tomato herb rice
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Hot fudge brownie sundae $12.00
- Vanilla ice cream and warm fudge brownie topped with chocolate sauce, candied nuts and whipped cream
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Flat breads (V) $9.00
- Crispy, thin flatbread with fresh homemade hummus
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Eggs florentine $15.50
- With spinach, mushrooms & hollandaise
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Cheesecake of the day $12.00
- Served with berry coulis compote and a tuile biscuit
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Pegasus pub steak (GF option) $28.00
- 250g sirloin with fries and salad and your choice of sauce
- Sauces: mushroom, garlic butter (GF), red wine jus, or peppercorn
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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