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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Bacon & Egg Roll $8.90
- Ciabatta roll, bacon, egg and BBQ sauce
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Mince on Toast $16.90
- with 2 poached eggs
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Pancakes $16.90
- with berry compote, or grilled banana both served with maple syrup
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Chips $6.00
- w/ Aioli or tomato sauce
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French Toast $16.90
- with grilled banana, flaked almonds & chocolate sauce
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2 Eggs $10.90
- any style with toast
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Wedges $6.00
- w/ Sour cream and Sweet chilli sauce
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Open Beef Burger and Chips $16.90
- w/ Red onion relish
- Chicken with Cashew Nuts $12.00
- Chicken Chow Mein $9.50
- Chicken Mushroom on Rice $10.50
- Chicken Satay on Rice $11.00
- Steak Fried Rice $9.50
- Pottle Fried Rice $6.00
- Chicken Curry on Rice $9.50
- Roast Pork Tomatoes on Rice $11.00
- TARAKIHI FILLETS $4.50
- ONION RINGS $4.80 1/2 doz
- HALF CHICKEN $8.00
- CURRY ROLLS $3.20
- BLUE COD FILLETS $5.80
- WON TONS $4.80 1/2 doz
- DONUTS $2.40
- POTATO FRITTERS $4.80 1/2 doz
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Beer Battered Onion Rings $10
- Prepared in our fresh craft beer batter & served with chipotle mayo.
- Fries with Chipotle Mayo $9
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Chef's Weekly Special N/A
- Please see the blackboard behind the bar
- Fresh Volstead Salsa $3
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Pulled Pork Sliders $14
- In a fresh toasted ciabatta with sweet chilli, sauerkraut and mayo.
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Garden Salad with Toasted Seeds $13
- Fresh seasonal greens with our house dressing and toasted seeds.
- Fresh Guacamole $4
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Southern Style Fried Chicken $14
- Served with Sriracha and yoghurt dipping sauces.
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Canterbury Cheesemongers Cheeseboard, quince, parmesan & poppyseed biscuit, salted caramel walnuts $15.00 / $23.00 / $29.00
- see blackboard (Priced 1 / 2 / 3 x 40g serve)
- Roasted broccoli, halloumi & sage, caramelized leek, pine nuts (v, gf) $17.50
- Warm pear tart, Earl Grey tea vanilla ice cream $15.50
- Sauteed squid, Garcia’s chorizo, garlic, rocket, tomato and chick pea (gf,df) $17.50
- Coconut, lemon & chia seed pudding, poached rhubarb compote (gf,df) $15.50
- Warm free range saffron chicken, fennel and herb salad (gf, df) $19.00
- Tai Tapu venison tenderloin, fondant celeriac, celeric puree, pickled red cbbage, currants & pine nuts, juniper & star anise jus (gf,df*) $39.50
- Shellfish, smoked groper, mussel, clam, saffron & tomato bouillabaisse, garlic aioli, crouton $19.50
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SWEET CORN FRITTER SNACK $17.50
- House made corn fritters stacked with streaky bacon or smoked salmon. Serve with garden salad and plum chutney
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PULLED PORK $11.50
- Slow cooked pulled port, coleslaw, mung beans, red onion, barbecue sauce and plum chutney
- Add Chips $4.00
- With Bacon $13.50
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GOURMET CHICKEN BURGER $18.50
- Chicken breast, streaky bacon, Swiss cheese, lettuce, caramelised onion, tomato and house made aioli. Served with chips.
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OMELETTE $16.50
- A fluffy with your choice of three from: Bacon, ham, cheese, onion, tomato, baby spinach or portobello mushrooms. Served with toast.
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BAKED BEANS $16.50
- House made baked beans with beef mince and crispy bacon. Served with poached eggs and toast.
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NACHOS $16.50
- Corn chips topped with house made beef mince, cheese, salsa, sour cream and guacamole
- Subway Melt N/A
- Sweet Chilli N/A
- Chipotle N/A
- Natural Swiss N/A
- Italian B.M.T N/A
- Beetroot N/A
- Tomato N/A
- Oat & Raisin N/A
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Oven Baked Salmon $26.50
- Served with creamy kumara mash, sauteed spinach, candied baby carrots and Bearnaise sauce
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Eggs Benedict $19.50
- Choice of bacon or cold smoked salmon with poached eggs and hollandaise sauce on house-made focaccia
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Pancakes or French Toast $19.00
- With streaky bacon, maple syrup, mixed berry compote and whipped cream
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Brigettes Beef Burger $21.50
- 180g house made beef patty with lettuce, tomato, bacon, red onion jam served in a toasted Turkish bun with waffle fries and aioli
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Omelette $20.50
- Smoked salmon, red onion with dill & lemon cream fraiche or Spinach, caramelised onion and feta. Served with a petite salad
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Fries $8.50
- Steak or waffle fries served with aioli
- Smoked Salmon $7.50
- Bacon $6.00
- Green Curry (Gang Kiew Warn)
- Pork ball Noodle Soup $10.00
- Fish, Prawns OR Squid $13.00
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Som Tam (Thai Salad) $10.00
- (Spicy sweet carrot salad with chili, garlic, lemon and tomatoes)
- Served with rice and meat of your choice
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Pad Kee Mao
- (Stir fried rice noodle with spicy basil sauce with the meat of your choice)
- Red Curry (Gang Daeng)
- Chicken, Pork OR Pork $10.00
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VENISON BOUDIN BALLS (4) $14.00
- Andouille mayo, grain mustard, pickle relish
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WARM PRETZEL BREAD LOAF $10.00
- WITH CHILI-SPIKED GARLIC BUTTER(V)
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SOUTHERN-FRIED OYSTERS (4) $21.50
- Texas caviar, avocado purée, micro greens(GFO)
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SOUTHERN-STYLE PIMENTO CHEESE ROLLS (4) $14.00
- with red pepper jelly,(V)
- GRILLED SIRLOIN, PICKLED PEACH, TABASCO COFFEE MAYO, WATERCRESS
- ADD AN EXTRA SLIDER FOR $5.00
- ROASTED MUSHROOM, BLEU CHEESE, WATERCRESS, MAYO(V)
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SWEET POTATO GRIT CAKES $15.00
- okra ratatouille shaved parmesan, rocket,(V)
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Hot Cakes $16
- served w. yogurt & cream and 2 choices of either jam & berries, or nutella & banana
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Beef Goulash (Hovezi Gulas) $22.50
- Czech beef goulash served w. dumplings or in bread
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Lamb Salad $23
- grilled lamb fillet served w. balsamic strawberry, baby spinach, red onion, mint pesto and kumara chips
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Prosciutto Cream Cheese Spinach Roulade $16
- prosciutto cream cheese spinach roulade w- rocket salad, walnuts, cherry tomato and ciabatta
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Open-Faced Sandwich $24.50
- your choice of either a tender beef steak or succulent chicken breast, served on ciabatta w. lettuce, tomato, mushroom caramelised onion, bacon smoked cheddar cheese, aioli, fries
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Trio Omelette $17
- served w. toast or fresh bread and 2 choices of either: ham, cheese, mushroom, spring onion
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House Hot Smoked Salmon Focaccia Sandwich $24
- served w. grilled capsicum, eggplant courgette and crème fraiche dill remoulade
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Czech Specials N/A
- ask our friendly staff or see our specials board
- -Chicken Dishes M $8.00 / F $14.00
- Plain Naan $2.00
- H= Half / F=Full
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Lamb Badami M $10.00 / F $17.00
- Lamb cooked with almonds grounded into a paste with a touch of cinnamon and cardamom.
- -Chicken Dishes M $8.00 / F $14.00
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Tandoori Tikka (Chicken/Lamb) $5.90
- Diced lean meat marinated overnight in a secret spices then skewered and roasted in the tandoor. Five of chicken or six pieces of lamb per portion.
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Chicken Achari M $8.00 / F $14.00
- Boneless chicken cooked in a not so tangy sauce with fried onions and traditional spiced for pickle flavour
- Garlic Naan $2.50
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New Zealand cheese board $22.00
- three New Zealand cheeses, chutney, toasted bread, fresh pear and spiced nuts
- Add fresh bread $3.00
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Green Machine $19.50 / $29.50
- broccoli, fresh tomatoes, mushrooms, spinach and sweet chilli sauce (Regular / Large)
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Lemon cheesecake $13.50
- with whipped cream
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BBQ pulled pork (x3) $18.00
- with cabbage slaw and BBQ sauce
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Canterbury rib-eye steak $33.00
- 300g rib-eye steak served with polenta chips, portobello mushrooms, jus and salad
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Tamar Farm chorizo, chilli and tomato $22.50 / $16.50
- 1 kilo / 500g
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Caesar salad $7.00 / $13.50
- cos lettuce, anchovies and croutons (as a side / regular)
- Chicken Pita Pockets (with Hummus, Mint Yogurt, Marinated Chicken, mixed Salad) $7.00
- Bacon Brie Flute $6.50
- Sushi Runner ( Teriyaki Chicken, Tuna, Vegetarian,) Completely GF including Soy sauce $4.50
- Toasties (ham, cheese, onion, tomato) grainy or gluten free $6.50
- Falafel Pita Pockets ( with Hummus, Mint Yogurt, Fragrant Falafel, Feta, mixed Salad) $7.00
- Sausage Rolls $2.80
- Home made German Brezel with Salmon and Cream Cheese $5.00
- Thai Chicken Pie with side Salad $7.50
- Feta and pesto topped Portobello mushrooms $7.00
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Tasting Plate $13.00
- Chorizo, Feta in basil infused oil and home marinated Kalamata olives (for two)
- Rhubarb crème brulee with amaretti biscuits and candied citrus $12.50
- Fresh green garden salad $8.50
- Banana and hazelnut parfait with vanilla mascarpone $11.00
- Spicy seasoned salmon fillet on a radish, feta, olive salad. Topped with a salsa verde & coriander-ginger dressing $27.00
- Garlic, chilli and lime buttered prawns $11.00
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5-Spiced Duck Salad $24.00
- with mixed greens, orange, cherry tomato, roasted cashews, chives, pickled ginger, cucumber and a plum dressing
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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