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
- - Large $6.50
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Double Breast Burger $15.90
- With two Peri-Peri chicken breast fillets it's a definite two-hander!
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Chicken Mediterranean Salad $15.50
- Flame Grilled Peri-Peri Chicken breast strips, feta, capsicum, olives, cucumber, red onion, cherry tomatoes, carrot & mixed lettuce
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Mediterranean Salad $9.90
- Mixed lettuce, feta, capsicum, olives, cucumber, red onion, carrot & cherry tomatoes
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Family Feast $44.90
- Share a whole flame-grilled Peri-Peri Chicken, 2 large sides & 8 BBQ Ribs
- - Regular $4.50
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3 BBQ Wing Fillets $11.90
- 3 BBQ Wings, kids juice & corn or chips
- - Large $6.50
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STICKY DATE & CHOCOLATE PUDDING $12.00
- salted caramel sauce / vanilla ice cream
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CHOCOLATE BROWNIE SUNDAE $12.00
- cookie crumble / raspberry sorbet / meringue / dark chocolate sauce
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SPRING LAMB ARANCINI $18.00
- red pepper ragu / arugula / preserved lemon aioli
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SLOW COOKED PORK BELLY $34.00
- green apple / star anise carrots / golden kumara / cider / mustard leaf / crackling
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HERB & GRUYERE GNOCCHI $32.00
- red russian kale / shiitake mushrooms / roast cauliflower / crumbed egg / tomato / ragu
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BEEF BURGER $24.00
- grilled onions / bacon / smoked cheese / pickles, mayo / brioche bun
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PULLED PORK BURGER $24.00
- jalapeño slaw / chipotle mayo / chilli BBQ / brioche bun
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BEER BATTERED FISH $24.00
- smashed peas / fries / tartare / lemon
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Chips $6.00
- w/ Aioli or tomato sauce
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Bacon & Egg Roll $8.90
- Ciabatta roll, bacon, egg and BBQ sauce
- Caesar Salad $15.90
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Sides all $3.90
- bacon, egg, sausages, salt roasted tomato, potato rosti, mushroom, toast
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Bagels From $4.80
- BLT, BLET, Salmon w cream cheese and capers, cream cheese and pesto
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Wedges $6.00
- w/ Sour cream and Sweet chilli sauce
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Pancakes $16.90
- with berry compote, or grilled banana both served with maple syrup
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Potato Rosti Stack $16.90
- w/ smoked salmon and salad of red onion, tomato, capers and a dill Aioli
- Fries
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Surf & Turf $32.00
- 200g. Angus Rib-eye, with garlic shrimps, served with salad & fries, choice of mushroom, peppercorn sauce, gravy or garlic butter
- Fresh fruit
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Thai Beef Salad $21.00
- Tender marinated beef, pickled mango, crispy noodles, cucumber, tomato, sesame seeds, cashews, fresh coriander, house made Nam Jim dressing
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Creamy Chicken $23.00
- Sliced breast of chicken, mushrooms, bacon, onion, in a creamy mushroom & white wine sauce, served with seasonal salad & fries
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Ice-cream Sundae $8.50
- Your choice of chocolate, caramel or berry
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Daily Creation $10.00
- Please check with our staff for today’s special dessert creation
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Chicken & Shrimp $26.00
- Smoked chicken, shrimps, baby spinach, cream cheese, mozzarella, topped with sweet chilli sauce
- Bengali Fish $17.00
- Lamb Rogan Josh $16.00
- Chicken Biryani $15.00
- Chicken Tikka Masala $15.00
- Lamb Bhuna $16.00
- Chicken Korma $15.00
- Shahi Paneer $14.00
- Lamb Pasanda $16.00
- Chicken Parmigana with Napoli Sauce, Olives, Ham and Parmesan, and Green Salad $18.5
- Crispy Squid with Chilli Honey Sauce $10.00
- Olives $2.00
- Salami $3.00
- Seasonal Fruit Crumble with Cream
- Sticky Pork Ribs with Salad and Fries $18.50
- Onion Rings $7.00
- Mediterranean – Olives, Feta, Cucumber, Salad greens and Cherry Tomatoes $12.00
- Red Bean Pastry $2.00
- Stir Fry Rice Vermicelli $11 Reg / $16.50 Lge
- Lotus Seed Red Dates Soup $6 Single / $12 Double
- Crispy Red Roast and Veggy $12 Reg / $18 Lge
- Soysage or Soy 'Ham' Omelette $12 Reg / $18 Lge
- Stir Fried Rice with Veggy $10.50 Reg / $16 Lge
- Fruit Salad $3.50
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Claypot Tofu
- Fresh tofu with baby corn and mushroom in claypot
- Lemon Grass Chicken on Rice $8.00
- Hang Seng Curry Soup Noodle $9.50
- Chicken Fried Rice $9.00
- Roast Pork Soup noodle $9.00
- Bami Goreng (Noodle) $9.50
- Fried Egg & Roast Pork on Rice $10.00
- Ginger Sauce Chicken on Rice $10.00
- Beef Gravy on Rice $9.00
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Chicken Caesar Salad $18.90
- Salad of Chicken, Bacon, Fresh Greens, Tomatoes, Poached Egg & Parmesan with Homemade Caesar Dressing
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Bagel - Toasted $12.90
- with Smoked Salmon, Cream Cheese & Basil Pesto
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Toasted Sandwiches $9.90
- Choices of Ham, Cheese, Tomato, Pineapple and Onion
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Croque Monsieur $16.50
- French style grilled Ham, Cheese & Dijon Mustard Sandwich served with Salad
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Savoire Homemade Baked Beans $14.90
- served with chorizo & a poached egg
- Sausages $3.50
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French Fries $5.50 / $8.00
- Small / Large
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Chicken Breast Sandwich $19.90
- Chicken, Bacon, Avocado, Tomato and Red Onion on Focaccia Bread served with French Fries & Salad
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Sauteed Green Beans & BBQ Kale $10.00
- With remoulade, parmesan shavings, shallots
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NY Cut Sirloin Steak $26.00
- With red wine jus, served with shoestring fries
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Slaw $8.00
- With toasted peanuts, pepitas & cumin lime mayo
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Fried Shrimp $15.00
- Lettuce, shallots, fresh herbs, Tabasco mayo
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Strange's Poutine $12.00
- Potato skins, dirty gravy, parmesan cheese, shallots
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Pan Seared Blue Cod $34.00
- Creole salsa, chat potatoes, parsley butter
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Rib Mountain $38.00
- Smoked and braised in our coffee rub, finished in a sticky BBQ sauce
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Black-Eyed Pea Falafel $10.00
- Grated beetroot, slaw, feta cheese, ranch
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Mexican (Sml / Med / Lge) $11 / $15 / $19.5
- Spags own chilli sauce, seasoned topside, red kidney beans, capsicum, topped off with sour cream
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Kumara Chips $7.5
- Delicious kumara chips cooked to perfection and served with sweet Thai chilli sauce
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Hawaiian Pizza (Sml / Med / Lge) $10 / $14 / $18.5
- A favourite with all the family. Lashings of ham and pineapple
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Chicken and Bacon Carbonara $16.5
- Served with fettuccine, Bacon and chicken breast tossed in a mild garlic cream sauce and garnished with parsley
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Three Cheeses & Spinach (Sml / Med / Lge) $11.5 / $15.5 / $20
- Blue cheese, feta cheese and parmesan. Served with spinach & roasted garlic
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Baby Spinach Salad $9
- Baby spinach leaves, red onion and sliced tomato. Served with Balsamic vinegar
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Al Funghi (Sml / Med / Lge) $9.5 / $13.5 / $18
- Mushrooms, mushrooms and mushrooms with cracked pepper to bring out the flavour. Magic
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Satay Chicken (Sml / Med / Lge) $11.5 / $15.5 / $20
- Shredded chicken breast served with onion and capsicum. Finished with satay sauce and parsley
- Fresh made sandwiches $5.50
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Fish 'n' chips $18.50
- Beer battered gurnard with salad & fries
- Soup of the day (GF)(V) $9.50
- Chips (GF) $4.00
- Homemade steak pie $8.50
- Baked stuffed potato $8.50
- Cakes, cookies and slices (GFA) from $3.50
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Lunch $12.00
- - any item from the cabinet with green salad or fries
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Poached Chicken & Slaw $13.50
- Contains peanuts
- The Special (B.L.T Pictured) $13.50
- Serious Fries $6.00
- Serious Slaw $8.00
- Meatball & Parmesan $13.50
- Grilled Aged Cheddar $13.50
- The Breakfast Bap $13.50
- Porchetta Salsa Verde $13.50
- Spirilina Rush - Orange juice, apple juice, ice, banana, spirilina powder $6.50
- Paninis - Smoked chicken with blueberry salsa and brie $11.00
- Bagels - Salmon and cream cheese $14.00
- Eggs Florentine - Spinach - All served with toasted sourdough, poached eggs, hollandaise, tomatoes and mushrooms $17.00
- Tomato $3.70
- Eggs Benedict - Grilled Ham - All served with toasted sourdough, poached eggs, hollandaise, tomatoes and mushrooms $18.00
- Pesto $2.10
- Seasonal Fresh Fruit Salad - Fresh fruits served with yoghurt $10.00
- Large $4.50
- Small $8.50
- Small $8.50
- Combination Fried Rice/Noodles
- Chicken and Vegetables
- Small $3.50
- Large $12.00
- Large $7.50
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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