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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Ham and cheese $5.00
- Ham topped with mozzarella
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Veg supreme $7.50
- Mushroom, onion, capsicum, pineapple, tomato ane melting mozzarella with garlic & oregano seasoning
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Classic cheese $5.00
- Mozzarella, mozzarella & mozzarella
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Super supreme $9.00
- Spicy pepperoni, ham, cabanossi, mushroom, onion, capsicum, pineapple & mozzarella
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Veg hot 'n' spicy $5.00
- Capsicum, spicy jalapeno & mozzarella
- Cheese stuffed crust $3.90
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BBQ chicken & bacon $11.00
- Succulent chicken, onion, bacon & melting mozzarella with a tangy BBQ swirl
- Strawberry cheesecake $3.50
- PINEAPPLE RING $2.00
- CHEESE $4.30
- MINI DONUTS 4 FOR $2.00
- CURRY & RICE ROLL $3.20
- FISH BITES 3 FOR $2.50
- MEAT PATTY $2.20
- PINEAPPLE $4.30
- VEGETARIAN $6.50
- Bowl of Fries with Aioli $7.5
- Bowl of Wedges with Sour Cream $11
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Granola and Fruit Salad $14
- Our house baked maple granola served with a fresh fruit salad and a berry reduction
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Prawn Tacos $21
- Two soft shell tacos served with golden prawns, pineapple salsa, heirloom tomatoes, capsicum and coriander, finished with lime zested sour cream
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Bangin’ Breakfast Potatoes $16
- Golden crispy potatoes, grilled asparagus, heirloom tomatoes, caraway seeds and poached eggs served with our house made brown onion relish
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Kids Pancakes $12
- Blueberry pancakes with caramelised banana, maple syrup and whipped cream
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Pancakes $20
- Sweet: Lemon and blueberry pancakes topped with zested yoghurt, toasted coconut and almonds
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Pumpkin-Kumara Stack $18
- Pumpkin and kumara cakes served with wilted garlic spinach, grilled broccolini, halloumi and our house made beetroot hummus and finished with toasted seeds and a balsamic reduction
- Cold Noodles $14.00
- Sichuan Beef (Sliced Rib-Eye Steak) $26.00
- Roasted Pork on Rice $13.00
- Sweet and Sour Pork $22.00
- Chicken and Mushroom on Rice $13.00
- Chilli Fried Chicken $22.00
- Ma Po Tofu $19.00
- Spicy Peppered King Prawns $28.00
- FLAT BREADS, RED ONION, PARMESAN, SEA SALT AND OLIVE OIL $15.00
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FRENCH MARTINI $18.50
- vodka, chambord and pineapple juice
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AGED RIB OF BEEF 450G $39.00
- on buttered mashed agria, battered onion rings, beef jus (GF on request)
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DUO OF LAMB $38.00
- lamb fillet and slow roasted shoulder croquette on buttered mashed agria, mint yoghurt, and baby carrots and burnt onions.
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Vanilla Bean Brulee $14.50
- with ice cream, peach and mango coulis
- WARMED KALAMATA OLIVES AND FETA $15.00
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CANTERBURY MARINATED LAMB $24.00
- balsamic tomatoes, confit garlic, rosemary and tzatziki
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MUSHROOM RISOTTO $25.00
- with smoked walnuts, spinach selection, wild mushrooms and white truffle oil
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Cromwell Crumble $16.50
- Rhubarb and apple crumble served with vanilla ice cream and anglaise.
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Crispy Chicken Wrap $17.50
- Crispy paprika spiced chicken with tomato and lettuce bound in a spicy aïoli and wrapped in a flour tortilla, served with fries and tomato sauce.
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Kakanui Calamari** $26.00
- Fried golden then tossed in our home made salt and pepper seasoning, served with a chilli lime sauce and aïoli.
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Ale House Loaf $9.50
- Freshly baked bread with plain & garlic butter.
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Castle Street Chicken Parcel $25 Sm / $36 Med
- Chicken bound with apricots, walnuts and brie wrapped in a filo case, baked golden and served with roasted potatoes and cranberry glaze.
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400 Grams Rump Steak $41.00
- Cooked to your liking and served with golden fries, grilled tomato, a field mushroom and your choice of sauce.
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Cheesy Garlic Bread $14.00
- Thick cuts of bread covered in garlic butter and cheddar cheese.
- Mash and Gravy $5.50
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Lamb shank
- Our very famous lamb shank cooked the boteco's special way (best seller)
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South american fries $17.90
- Crispy hand cut potatoes, with bacon, mozzarella cheese and sour cream
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BBQ ribs (6 ribs) $21.90
- Marinated in boteco's special sauce and cooked boteco's way
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Boteco's home made beef lasagne $22.90
- How mama used to make it to us
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Chicken kebab (open souvlaki) $22.90
- Chicken breast kebab skewers cooked on charcoal grill served with greek salad, home made sauces, fries and pita bread
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Boteco traditional platter $19.90
- Hummus dip, eggplant dip, falafel, baba ghanoug, dolmas, served with pita bread
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Beef kofta kebab (open souvlaki) $21.90
- Beef kofka skewers charcoal grilled served with greek salad, house made sauces, fries and pita bread
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South american fish escabeche $28.90
- Delicious crumbed fish with shrimp sauce, seasonal vegetables
- -chicken or vegetarian $18.00
- -prawn $22.50
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Yum talay $19.00
- Cooked at a lower heat in stock, this very spicy seafood dish includes celery, shallots & tomato
- -seafood or tofu $21.00
- -prawn $22.50
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Spring rolls (s) $8.90
- Tasty Sautéed vegetables, pork, mixed with vermicelli noodles, rolled in pastry then deep fried.
- -seafood or tofu $21.00
- -seafood or tofu $21.90
- Plain $3.20
- Steak Burguer $5.50
- 4 Fish, 2 Hot Dogs, 2 Meat Patties, 3 Potato Fritters and 2 Scoops Chips $16.00
- Sausage / Hot Dog $2.20
- Sole Fillet $5.00
- Double Lamb $11.95
- Squid Ring/Chicken Nuggets/Wontons/Mussel/Fish Bites/Mushroom $0.70
- Chicken $8.95
- Mango shaved ice $6.00
- Handmade spring onion pancake $4.50
- Egg fried rice with shrimps $9.00
- Deep fried handmade buns drizzled w/ condensed milk $4.00
- Thick cut toast w/ strawberry jam $4.80
- Vegetarian pan-fried dumplings $7.00
- Braised beancurd $4.00
- Deep fried spring roll $4.00
- CHICKEN AND FRESH SALMON (6 pc/ 8 pc) $6.50/$8.00
- CHICKEN UDONG $10.50
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BEEF BOWL
- marinated beef, cabbage, hot chilli or mayonnaise
- FRESH SALMON NIGIRI $9.00
- FRESH SALMON BENTO $10.50
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TERIYAKI CHICKEN BOWL
- teriyaki chicken shreds, cabbage, cucumber, avocado, hot chilli or mayonnaise or sweet chilli
- FRESH SALMON SASHIMI $10.00
- SALMON HALF ROLL $4.50
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PLAIN BURGER (BEEF /CHICKEN) $3.00
- additionals egg, cheese, bacon, pineapple, hashbrown ($0.80 each)
- 1/2 CHICKEN $12.40
- SMALL $6.50
- BASIC CHICKEN $5.80
- 1/4 CHICKEN $9.30
- BBQ CHICKEN $6.80
- 1/2 CHICKEN + FRIES $10.90
- AMERICAN HOT DOG $3.00
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Dips $11.90
- Three Housemade Dips With Warm Bread
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Skinny Fries $8.50
- Bbq Rub Seasoning & Chilli Mayo
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Dips $11.90
- Three Housemade Dips With Warm Bread
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Jan Wrap Doughnuts $10.00
- With Staff Made Seasonal Jam & Whipped Cream
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Pb & Choc Doughnuts $10.00
- With Chocolate & Staff Made Peanut Butter
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Beef Brisket $26.00
- 205G Smoked Beef Brisket With Home Made Bbq Sauce, Potato Gratin & Wilted Greens
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Vege $19.20
- Quinoa & White Bean Pattie With Smashed Avo, Rocket, Tomato & Aioli With Skinny Fries
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Cous Cous $18.50
- Israeli Cous Cous, Chopped Tomato, Greens, Cranberries, Almond & Beef Brisket
- Puhoi Old Barn Brie with lavish, dried pear. pickled red onion and olives(V) $14.00
- Please see counter staff to make your selection
- Kids ‘fish and chips’ with sustainable snapper, fries, salad and Watties sauce $9.00
- Corn fritters with poached eggs avocado, tomato Kasumi, avocado creme. chilli and soft herbs(V)(GF) $19.00
- Salad greens. hazelnuts, currants and radish side salad(V)(GF) $6.00
- Seasonal soup of the day served with ciabatta $9.50
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Chia seeds $9.00
- with almond milk, coconut cranberries, granola rhubarb, pecans and almonds
- Green pea, feta and mint croquettes with roast hazelnuts, dehydrated olive, soft herbs and parmesan aioli(V) $11.00
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RAKAIA $24.00
- Olive oil base, smoked salmon, cream cheese, capers & rocket
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Akaroa Salmon $28.00
- With herb crushed potatoes, watercress & lemon caper vinaigrette
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Spice Crusted Chicken $26.50
- With crushed potatoes, wilted spinach & herb oil
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Pacific Oysters
- natural or beer battered
- Wood-fired flatbread with hummus & dukkah $15.50
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Cassels Beef Burger $26.50
- Tomato, gherkins, onion jam, chipotle mayonnaise, greens, cheese, bacon & fries
- Dozen $30.00
- Wood-fired flatbread with sweet chili, garlic butter & cheese $15.50
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
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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