Tutto Bene Restaurant in Christchurch Menu

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Antipasto Misto $35.50
- The classic way to start your Tutto Bene dining experience. Italian & local delicacies: prosciutto, mortadella & salami; smoked salmon & white anchovies; boccocini; marinated olives, artichokes, Mediterranean vegetables; and tapenade & pesto. Served with Tutto Bene grissini, ciabatta & focaccia
Arancini Siciliani $14.50
- We crumb then lightly fry our taleggio & roasted red pepper risotto balls. Deliziosi! Served with smoky-tomato aioli.
Funghi Ripieni $16.90
- Baked Portobello mushrooms filled with house-made ricotta, sundried tomato & basil
Chargrilled Chilli Calamari $21.50
- Served with capers, kalamata olives, tomatoes, mixed leaves & lemon vinaigrette
Gamberoni alla Griglia $21.50
- Juicy grilled king prawns with parsley, garlic & chilli
Scallops con Prosciutto $21.50
- Pan-seared scallops on sweet pea puree with crispy prosciutto & pinenuts
Prosciutto e Melone $17.50
- Sweet rock melon, salty San Daniele prosciutto and rocket ~ ‘Mamma Mia!’
Bene Chowder $15.90
- Our luxurious saffron-infused chowder is packed with fresh fish, prawns, mussels, smoked salmon and vegetables. Served with grilled ciabatta
Bruschetta Classica $14.50
- Toasted focaccia topped with garlic, sliced tomato, fresh basil, extra virgin olive oil and aged balsamic vinegar
Bruschetta con Burrata e Prosciutto $19.50
- Toasted focaccia topped with Tutto Bene burrata, basil pesto and crispy prosciutto
Pizza Bread $13.50
- Our signature flat bread is baked with a delicious combination of garlic, cheese, chilli & pesto
Panne all'Aglio $9.50
- Tutto Bene loaf baked with garlic & herb butter
Warmed Olive Marinate $10.90
- Succulent kalamata & green Sicilian olives marinated in lemon, chilli, garlic & rosemary
Bread - Olives

White meat dishes are served with creamy potato gratin & fresh seasonal vegetables
Pollo al Chianti $37.50
- Succulent free-range chicken leg sautéed with smoked bacon, mushrooms, onion, garlic and thyme then braised in chianti vino rosso
Pollo Squisito $37.50
- Chargrilled free-range chicken breast finished in frangelico-laced creamy mushroom sauce and garnished with roasted hazelnuts
Vitello Saltimbocca $37.50
- White veal stuffed with artichoke and sage, wrapped with prosciutto, then pan-fried and served with a marsala jus
Scallopine Parmigiana $37.50
- White veal baked in a light parmesan crust, topped with chargrilled eggplant & a roast capsicum sauce

NZ’s finest beef, aged for a minimum of 28 days ~ Supplied by Traiteur of Merivale ~ All our steaks are served with creamy potato gratin & chargrilled Mediterranean vegetables
Beef Fillet $39.50
- 300 gram premium fillet; or
Sirloin $39.50
- 400 gram marbled sirloin steak; or
T-Bone $39.50
- 500 gram classic T-Bone (what more can we say)
Grilled to your liking with your choice of: Rosemary & garlic; Mushroom red wine; or Brandy & green pepper jus

Canterbury Lamb Rack $39.50
- Succulent chargrilled Canterbury lamb rack served with kumara, green beans, olives, crispy parsnip & parsley
Wild South Island Venison $39.50
- Pan-roasted Wild South Island venison loin with spicy venison sausage, served with sweet pumpkin puree and green beans
Market Fish $39.50
- Changes frequently depending on the weather and how the fishing is progressing out there

Della Casa $12.50
- Salad of mixed leaves with tomato, cucumber, grated carrot, red onion, black olives & Italian dressing
Verdure Grigliate $11.50
- Chargrilled zucchini, eggplant, capsicum & red onion served with shaved parmesan & pinenuts
Beans & Olives $10.50
- Fresh green beans sautéed with garlic, olives & tomato
Patatine Fritte $9.50
- Chunky-cut fries served with our classic aioli
Polenta Chips $10.50
- Crispy, soft-centred golden polenta chips served with our classic aioli

Tutto Salad One size ~ $17.50
- Grilled chicken breast, salami, bocconcini, cherry tomatoes, mixed lettuce, basil and balsamic vinaigrette
Goat Cheese, Prosciutto & Walnut Salad One size ~ $17.50
- Goat cheese, prosciutto, baby beetroot leaves, rocket and walnuts
Del Pastore One size ~ $17.50
- Pecorino romano cheese with fresh pear, iceberg, baby spinach and toasted hazelnuts

Bambini only please. Choose your pasta dish. Ice cream sundae to finish.
Spaghetti Bolognese $19.50
- A favourite for children
Penne Napolitana $19.50
- Penne sauteed with fresh tomato and basil
Fettuccine Alfredo $19.50
- Chicken & zucchini tossed in a creamy sauce

Traditional Spaghetti $19.50 / $26.50
- Choose either a hearty ragu Bolognese, or vegetarian arrabiata [v] sauce
Spaghetti Roberto $20.50 / $26.50
- A Tutto Bene favourite. Italian sausage & chicken meatballs in a basil, tomato & garlic sauce
'Best Ever' Lasagne $20.50 / $26.50
- House lasagne baked with layers of delicious ragu Bolognese and bechamel sauce. Served with chargrilled vegetables
Cannelloni Fiorentina $20.50 / $26.50
- Filled with spinach, house ricotta & parmesan then baked with Napoli sauce. Served with chargrilled vegetables
Braised Beef Ravioli $22.50 / $28.50
- Our slow-braised beef ravioli is served in a deliciously creamy onion, Portobello mushroom & roasted capsicum sauce >>
Fettuccine Carbonara $19.50 / $26.50
- Fettuccine tossed with seared pancetta & zucchini in a rich cream, egg yolk & parmesan sauce
Fettuccine Posillipo $23.50 / $29.50
- Prawns, scallops, squid & mussels sautéed with garlic, chilli, tomato & vino bianco
Penne Pollo $19.50 / $26.50
- A tangy blend of Napoli sauce, grilled chicken, sundried tomatoes, black olives & capers
Pasta del Giorno $22.50 / $28.50
- Pasta Chef’s whim. Please ask your wait-staff

Risotto Ligure One size ~ $24.90
- Riviera risotto with prawns, scallops, squid, mussels & clams. Simmered in vino bianco and garnished with chopped parsley
Risotto ai Funghi One size ~ $24.90
- Rich and creamy mushroom risotto with porcini, Portobello & truffle oil
Risotto Piselli & Zucca One size ~ $24.90
- Butternut pumpkin & pea risotto finished with mascarpone, crispy sage & pinenuts
Gnocchi Puttanesca One size ~ $24.90
- House-made gnocchi tossed with olives, anchovies, capers, chilli & garlic. Served in Napoli sauce with basil & shaved parmesan
Beef Cheek Gnocchi One size ~ $24.90
- Sticky slow-braised beef cheek mixed with house-made potato gnocchi & leeks. Garnished with shaved parmesan
Melanzane Al Forno One size ~ $24.90
- Classic North Italian dish ~ eggplant baked with Napoli sauce, basil & parmesan. With chargrilled Mediterranean vegetables

Margherita $22.50 / $32.50
- Napoli sauce, tomato, mozzarella, basil, olive oil and parmesan
Fiorentina $23.50 / $33.50
- Napoli sauce, tomato, spinach, ricotta, olives, mozzarella, parmesan & pinenuts
Contadina $24.50 / $34.50
- Napoli sauce, tomato, mozzarella, roast chicken, pineapple, avocado & mascarpone
Di Mare $25.50 / $35.50
- Napoli sauce, tomato, calamari, shrimps, mussels, capsicum, capers, anchovies, black olives & mozzarella
Pollo Pesto $24.50 / $34.50
- Our most popular pizza. Basil pesto, smoked chicken, tomato, avocado, mozzarella & parmesan
Magnifico! $24.50 / $34.50
- Napoli sauce, tomato, salami, ham, mushroom, capsicum, black olives & mozzarella
Salmone $24.50 / $34.50
- Napoli sauce, smoked salmon, tomato, red onion, capers, dill & mozzarella
New Zealand Favourite $23.50 / $33.50
- Napoli sauce, double ham, pineapple & mozzarella
Quattro Stagioni $24.50 / $34.50
- Napoli sauce, artichoke, ham, mushroom, salami, shrimps, capers & mozzarella
Montanara $25.50 / $35.50
- Napoli sauce, spicy Italian sausage, blue cheese, mushroom & mozzarella, garnished with prosciutto & rocket
Diavola $24.50 / $34.50
- Back by popular demand! Napoli sauce, salami, anchovies, olives, tomato, garlic & chilli
Di Carne $25.50 / $35.50
- Napoli sauce, spicy Italian sausage, chicken meatballs, ham, salami, mushroom, black olives & mozzarella
Quattro Formaggio $24.50 / $34.50
- White-sauce with blue cheese, mozzarella, mascarpone, parmesan & toasted walnuts
Funghi $24.50 / $34.50
- White-sauce with porcini, Portobello, goat cheese & mozzarella with black truffle oil-crème fraiche & rocket
Calzone Paradiso $24.50 / $34.50
- A folded pizza with Italian salami, smoked chicken, sundried tomato, mozzarella, ricotta & capsicum
Tutto Bene crust – Tutto Bene combinations. Two sizes Medio 30cm/Grande 40cm [gf options available].

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Toast & Spreads $6
- Your choice of sourdough or multigrain served with any two of the following: peanut butter, marmite, vegemite, marmalade, apricot jam or raspberry jam
Add Bacon $4
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
Kids Pancakes $12
- Blueberry pancakes with caramelised banana, maple syrup and whipped cream
Ice Cream Sundae $9
- Fruit salad & mixed berry reduction
Mediterranean Chicken Salad $22
- Succulent marinated chicken with baby greens, roasted eggplant, kalamata olives, heirloom tomatoes, cucumber, feta and mint, finished with toasted seeds, fresh oregano and a balsamic reduction
Avocado on Toast $16
- Fresh avocado, wilted garlic spinach, roasted tomatoes and poached eggs on your choice of toasted sourdough or multigrain and finished with toasted seeds
Halloumi Salad $21
- Grilled halloumi with baby greens, avocado, heirloom tomatoes, herb shoots, toasted seeds, finished with a zesty balsamic lime dressing

(D) Seafood or Prawns $21.00
(C) Seafood or Prawns $20.00
Choo Chee $20.00
- Curry paste with thick coconut milk. Fish Fillet, Prawns or Seafood
(B) Combination Meats $19.00
Spicy Duck Red Curry $20.00
- Roasted Duck, fruits & vegetables with coconut milk
(D) Lamb $20.00
Yum
- Spicy fresh chilli & vegetables
(A) Chicken, Beef or Pork $18.00

Beef Brisket on Rice $9.50
- Tender stewed beef briskets with green beans, mushrooms and carrots served on rice
Chilli Prawns on Rice $10.50
- Stir fried prawns in chilli, garlic, ginger sauce served with rice
Chicken Fried Noodle $9.50
Vegetarian Fried Noodle $9.50
Chicken Chow Mien $9.50
Chinese Bokchoy Veges $11.00
- stir fried with Mushrooms and Chicken in Garlic Sauce
Egg Foo Yong $11.50
- served with a bowl of rice - Choice of Chicken, Pork, Beef, Combination Meat, Seafood or Vegetarian
Combination Fried Noodle $9.50

Garlic loaf $10.00
- Warm baked herb & & garlic butter loaf
The Elmwood Platter $40.00
- Bacon & mozzarella arancinis, garlic loaf, southern fried chicken, spicy chorizo sausage, kransky sausage with aioli & BBQ sauce
Kakanui calamari $15
- Salt & pepper crispy squid tossed with chili & lemon aioli
Mango chicken burger (GFA) $21.50
- Spiced marinated grilled chicken thigh with mango salsa, cheese, tomato, lettuce, red onion, Marie Rose sauce in a toasted Brioche bun with beer batter fries
Vegetable filo parcel $15.00
- Fresh spinach, roasted pumpkin, feta and peanuts wrapped in an oven baked filo parcel. Served with fries, green leaf salad & cranberry sauce
-Add chicken $4
-Beer battered fries $6.00
Ice cream Sundae trio $10.00
- 3 flavours of the week with chocolate sauce, caramel sauce, whipped cream & hundreds and thousands

Potato fritter $0.80
ROAST PORK $5.00
Crab Stick $2.00
BAMI GORENG NOODLES $11.50
BEETROOT $4.00
EGG $4.00
Donut $2.00
ROAST PORK CASHEW NUTS ON RICE $12.50

Mince of Toast $17.00
- "mum sure didn't make mince like this!" Take rich venison mince packed with winter vegetables, red wine and mushrooms served with toasted ciabatta, crunchy cheese straws & our spicy homemade tomato sauce
Eggs on Toast $4.50 / $2.50 / $2.00 / $2.00
- 1 x poached egg on toast with your choice of extras: Regular / Bacon - add / Hashbrown - add / Mini Sausages (2) -add)
Add Vanilla Mascapone $2.00
GF $18.00
Chicken Nuggets & Fries $8.00
- 6 x chicken nuggets served with salad or skinny fries
EGGS BENEDICT $20.00
- The classic combination of poached free-range eggs nestled on toasted bread with Anna’s lemon hollandaise- Smoked Salmon
Banana Plus $9.50
- a traditional banana smoothie enhanced with vanilla ice cream & light flavoured with honey
Tai Tapu Thai Pie $17.00
- a delicious creamy red curry of lemongrass, ginger, coriander & winter vegetables. Finished with a crispy crumble & served with a refreshing salad on the side

Egg $4.50
Plain Sausage / Pineapple Ring / Chicken & Corn Pattie $2.40
Fish Bites / Potato Fritters / Battered Mussels $1.00
Shoestring Chips Scoop $2.80
Extra Fillings $1.00
Bacon & Egg $5.00
Chicken Cordon-Bleu Pattie $3.50
Works $6.50

Seasoned Mince Beef (two $10.50) $5.50
Slow Roasted Beef Barbacoa (Mini $10.20) $14.20
Fajita Veggies with Guac $13.40
Taco Salad
Chargrilled Chicken A La Brasa (Mini $10.50) $14.50
Fajita Veggies with Guac $13.40
Slow Roasted Beef Barbacoa (two $12.70) $6.60
Chargrilled Chicken A La Brasa $14.60

Chicken Burrito OR Vegetarian Burrito $18 / $15
- Served with mesclun salad, spiced rice, corn salsa, black beans, red onion, capsicum and Volstead chilli.
Spicy Chilli Squid $12
- Served with lime aioli.
Venison Sliders $15
- In a fresh toasted ciabatta with blue cheese sauce, beetroot, mesclun and horopito relish.
Fish Goujons $13
- Battered in our fresh craft beer batter & served with lime aioli.
Beer Battered Onion Rings $10
- Prepared in our fresh craft beer batter & served with chipotle mayo.
Fries with Chipotle Mayo $9
Garden Salad with Toasted Seeds $13
- Fresh seasonal greens with our house dressing and toasted seeds.
Southern Style Fried Chicken $14
- Served with Sriracha and yoghurt dipping sauces.

Add beetroot $2.50
Vegetarian breakfast $17.00
- Grilled tomato, mushrooms, potato hash, two eggs cooked the way you like, on grilled rye toast and your choice of hollandaise or tomato relish
Add sausage $4.50
Add fried egg $2.50
Vegetarian pasta $21.00
- Ask your waitperson
Soup of the day $12.50
- Ask your waitperson
Beer battered fish $21.00
- Served with chunky fries and salad
Izone chowder $14.00
- Smaller in size, big in flavour

Smoked Salmon & Avocado
- 8 pieces Cucumber & Pickle
- 8 pieces Smoked Salmon & Avocado
Fresh Salmon Nigiri
8PC. REG $7.90
- 8 pieces Fresh Salmon Supreme
8PC. JUMBO $10.00
8PC. DBL AVO $9.70

Katsudon $12.00
- Deep fried crumbed pork cutlet with cooked veges and egg in a special soy sauce
Sushi
Yake Udon $12.00
- Stir fried thick noodle, chicken and veges in teriyaki sauce
Salmon and avocado $11.00
Vegetable $10.00
Bibimbap (Tofu/Chicken/Beef) (Vegetarian available) $12.00
- This literally means ‘mixed meal’ and is made by combining steamed rice with a variety of vegetables, egg, your favourite meat or tofu and mixing altogether with a delicious red chilli paste called ‘gochujang’
Pork Katsu $12.00
- Lightly crumbed,deep-fried pork in tangy soy sauce served with vege & rice
Chicken Katsudon $12.00
- Deep fried crumbed chicken cutlet with cooked veges and egg in a special soy sauce

Tator Tots $10
- Smoked Garlic Aioli
Smoked Jalapeno Sausage $19
- Pickled Veg, Ranch Dressing
Three Cheese Mac $15
- Smoked Bacon Crumb (Vego available)
Combo it! add $5
- Tator Tots + a Handle of Iced Tea
Pork Spare Ribs Half $22 Whole $40
- Smokey Glaze, Dry Rubbed
BBQ Wings $14
- Buttermilk Ranch, Celery, Carrots
Smores $12
- Toasted Marshmallow, Graham Cracker, Chocolate
Caesar Salad $15
- Cos Lettuce, House Cured Bacon, Croutons, Parmesan, Egg, Anchovies (Add chicken $3.00)

Italian n/a
- Selected salamis, ham, olives, peppers, onion, mushroom, tomato and fresh herbs
Large $20.00
Foot $12.00
Crispy Soft Shell Crab Salad $19.50
- baby cos, sesame, lime, coriander and bamboo shoots
Chargrilled Eggplant Rolls $18.00
- Mediterranean vegetables, goat’s cheese, mixed leaves, splash of aged balsamic and extra virgin olive oil
Chef’s Special POA
- check out our blackboard for today’s creation
Carnivore n/a
- Chorizo, shredded chicken, bacon pieces, salami, red onions, roast peppers and BBQ sauce
Satay and Tandoori Chicken Skewers $19.00
- with lamb kofta’s, basmati rice and dipping sauces

SPICY CRAB & PIMENTO CHEESE DIP $12.00
- WITH PRETZEL BREAD TOASTS
ICEBERG & SPRING VEGETABLE SALADGF)(V) $8.00
SOUTHERN FRIED CHICKEN TENDERLOINS $18.00
- served with maple & black pepper caramel(GFO)
ROASTED MUSHROOM, BLEU CHEESE, WATERCRESS, MAYO(V)
CAJUN-SPICED SHOESTRING FRIES $9.50
- WITH COMEBACK SAUCE(GF, V)
SOUTHERN-STYLE PIMENTO CHEESE ROLLS (4) $14.00
- with red pepper jelly,(V)
HOUSE MARINATED OLIVE SELECTION(GF, V) $9.00
BANANA SPLIT $16.50
- with caramelised rum pineapple, salted caramel, candied pecans, vanilla & chocolate ice creams, fudge sauce, cookie cream whip, and a bourbon cherry (serves 2)

Tutto Bene Restaurant

Canterbury > Christchurch > Tutto Bene Restaurant

Address

192 Papanui Road, Merivale, Christchurch, Canterbury, 8014, New Zealand

Phone

033554744

Email

admin@tuttobene.co.nz

Opened hours

Monday: 5:00 – 9:15 PM, Tuesday: 5:00 – 9:30 PM, Wednesday: 5:00 – 9:30 PM, Thursday: 5:00 – 9:30 PM, Friday: 5:00 – 10:00 PM, Saturday: 5:00 – 10:00 PM, Sunday: 5:00 – 9:30 PM

Price

$50+

Type

None

Service

Table Service

Cuisine

European , Gluten Free , Italian , Mediterranean , Pizza , Pizza & Pasta , Seafood , Vegan , Vegetarian

Features

Mastercard , Takeaway , Visa , Romantic , Wheelchair accessible , Reservations , Vegetarian Friendly , Waitstaff , Takeout , Television , Groups , American Express , Seating , Highchairs Available , Street Parking , Free Off-Street Parking , Special Occasion Dining , Serves Alcohol , Dinner , Child-friendly , Outdoor Seating , Full Bar , Cash only

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Tutto Bene Restaurant

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192 Papanui Road, Merivale, Christchurch, Canterbury, 8014, New Zealand

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