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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JAM RAP $2.30
POTATO FRITTER $0.80
BATTERED BLUE COD $7.90
ONION RINGS 6 FOR $2.90
MEAT PATTY $2.20
BATTERED MUSHROOM $0.80
CHICKEN $5.50
BANANA FRITTER $2.20

Chicken Liver Pate with Toast & Bread and Butter Pickles $18.50
Bagel with Smoked Salmon, Beetroot & Horseradish Pesto $19.50
Pork Schnitzel with Cauliflower Cheese $23.50
Cakes $8.50
Soup of the Day with Artisan Bread $15.50
Cheesecake (ask our staff for the current flavour) $13.00
French Toast with Banana & Yogurt $16.50
BBLT (Bagel with Free-range Bacon, Lettuce & Tomato) $14.50

Lamb Wrap $12.90
Butlers Platter $19.00
- Vegetable samosas (2), Onion Bhajees (4), Chicken Tikka (4), fresh salad with mango dressing and selected dips.
Onion Bhajees $8.00
- Crispy onion, sliver beet and spinach fritters (6), served with tamarind chutney.
Bengali Fish $18.90
- Decadent seafood curry with hints of turmeric and fenugreek - simply wonderful (mild)
Garlic Naan $4.00
Vegetarian Wrap $11.00
Lamb Rogan Josh $17.90
- Lamb cooked with roasted crushed spices accompanied with onions and tomato (medium)
Balti Goat $18.90
- Slow cooked goat with Chef's secret spices - Indian favourite (medium - hot)

Sausages and Mash** $25.00
- Locally made sausages served on creamy mash with onion jam, Ale House gravy and a side of bread.
Pan Fried Fish $20.50
- Pan fried market fish in a lemon caper butter with steamed coconut rice and a fresh garden salad.
Little Mexican** $12.00
- Corn chips, beef bean, cheese, guacamole and sour cream.
Vegetarian Cannelloni $18.00
- Cannelloni filled with mushrooms, spinach and cashew nuts, topped with tomato napoli sauce, cheese and pesto.
Thai Beef Salad $19.50
- Warm Asian style beef salad with crispy noodles.
Seafood Platter $65.00
- Smoked salmon, shrimps, whole mussels, beer battered fish, calamari, prawn twisters and prawns served with tomato and tartare sauce.
Fries N/A
Piece of Blue Cod $12.50

Tomato Salsa $10
- made fresh dally with chopped tomatoes, chilli, onion and cilantro and served with corn chips
Pollo $27
- tender slices of chipotle chicken
Camarones $29
- saute prawns finished with a lime and tequila sauce
Salsa (tomato) $5
Machos Nachos $16
- spiced braised beef "chilli con carne" black beans, topped with chilli con queso and jalapenos served with corn chips
Cheese $4
Tacos De Carne (2 Tacos / 3 Tacos) $16 / $22
- beef braised in cascabel chilli sauce topped with guacamole
Tacos De Pescado (2 Tacos / 3 Tacos) $16 / $22
- guajillo dusted fish with tomato salsa and lime

PORK RIBS $12.00
- pork ribs served with thick cut fries
STICKY DATE PUDDING $12.00
- freshly steamed sticky date pudding served with vanilla bean ice cream
SIRLOIN STEAK $28.00
- 300g. steak, thick cut chips, salad, fried egg and onion rings with your choice of garlic butter, mushroom sauce, gravy or peppercorn sauce
BBQ PORK RIBS $26.00
- served with crunchy apple slaw, thick cut fries and bbq sauce
FISHERMAN'S BASKET $17.00
- prawn twisters, tempura fish bites, crumbed mussels and squid rings served with thick cut fries
FISH & CHIPS P.O.D
- beer battered fish and thick-cut fries see specials board
AKAROA SALMON $27.00
- fresh pan seared Akaroa salmon wit house made rosti and steamed greens
DUNSANDEL DELUXE BURGER $21.50
- 150 gm Angus beef stacked with bacon, fried egg, tasty cheese and onion rings served with thick cut fries

Original Bing $7.90
- Mixed Salad, Crispy Wonton Paper, Hoisin Sauce and Mayo
Bingo $12.90
- Tender Slow Cooked Pork, Marinated Chicken, Bacon, Mixed Salad, Crispy Wonton Paper, Hoisin Sauce and Mayo
Pork Bing $9.90
- Tender Slow Cooked Pork, Mixed Salad, Crispy Wonton Paper, Hoisin Sauce and Mayo
Chicken Bing $9.90
- Marinated Chicken, Mixed Salad, Crispy Wonton Paper, Hoisin Sauce and Mayo
Beef Bing $9.90
- Bee, Mixed Salad, Crispy Wonton Papers, Hoisin Sauce and Mayo
All Bings are served in a freshly made Chinese style crepe cooked in scrambled egg and black sesame seeds.
Chicken Cheese BBQ Bacon Bing $11.90
- Marinated Chicken, Bacon, Cheese, Mixed Salad, Crispy Wonton Paper, BBQ Sauce and Mayo

Extras
Eggs on Toast $11.50
- Eggs cooked your way, House Smoked Tomato Chutney, Toasted Sourdough
House Pancetta / Smoked Salmon / Chorizo Sausage $5.00
Avocado Brunch Salsa $18.50
- Gourmet Salad Greens, Green Pico De Gallo, Feta Cheese, Vincotto, Sunflower Seeds, Pumpkin Seeds, Poached Egg, Toasted Sourdough
Chilli Scrambled Eggs $18.50
- Marinated Mushrooms, Black Sesame Seeds, House Ricotta, Toasted Ciabatta
Gluten & Dairy Free Bread / Free Range Egg / House Ricotta / Avocado / House Smoked Tomato Chutney $2.00
Braised Beef Brisket $18.50
- Whipped Cream Cheese, Sautéed Spinach, Poached Egg, Pomegranate Molasses, Pea Shoots, Toasted Sourdough
Brioche French Toast $18.50
- Hazelnut Syrup, Saffron Poached Seasonal Fruit, Whipped Mascarpone, Crème Anglaise, Hazelnut Crumb, Flowers

Affogato – LCC espresso, liqueur of your choice, Kohu Road vanilla ice cream (gf*) $16.00
Sauteed squid, Garcia’s chorizo, garlic, rocket, tomato and chick pea (gf,df) $17.50
Prosciutto wrapped free rand 250g pork chop, glazed mushroom & sage (gf) $38.50
Warm free range saffron chicken, fennel and herb salad (gf, df) $19.00
Chargrilled 200g Canterbury beef fillet, bone marrow crust, Akaroa black pudding, bacon & leek champ, shallot, garlic and red wine jus (gf*df*) $39.50
Sticky toffee pudding roulade, salted caramel & salted caramel ice cream $15.50
Soup, winter offering (v,gf) $15.50
Panfried Fish of the night, crumbed fish goujon,warm potato & pea tartare sauce $36.50

BLT $17.50
- bacon, lettuce, and tomato served on toasted ciabatta with aioli and fries
Breads and Dips $14.50
- a selection of bread with house-made dips
Bowl of Fries $7.00
- served with aioli
Big Breakfast $19.50
- grilled bacon, breakfast sausage, grilled tomato, sauteed mushroom, hash brown and free range eggs cooked to your liking, served with toast and tomato relish
Savoury Mince $13.50
- served on toasted bread topped with a poached egg
Mini Chicken Salad $9.50
Beef or Chicken Burger $17.50
- served with bacon, lettuce and tomato in a toasted bun served with home-made relish and fries
Two Eggs $8.50
- any style served on toasted bread

Beer Battered Fish of the Day $15.50
- With fries, chop salad and house made tartare sauce
Soup of the Day $10.00
- With artisan soup roll
Roast of the Day (GF available) $15.00
- Ask your server about today’s roast
Caesar Salad (GF available) $15.50
- Streaky bacon, toasted croutons, caesar dressing, cos lettuce, oregano shaved parmesan and anchovies (optional) Add Chicken $4.00
Lambs Fry and Bacon(GF) $18.50
- Pan seared liver, onions, mushrooms, bacon, jus and creamy potato mash
Quesadilla $8.00
- Abode chicken with smoky salsa, chipotle mayo and cheddar cheese
Seafood Chowder $12.50
- With artisan soup roll
200gm Sirloin Steak (GF) $15.50
- Cooked to your liking and served with fries, salad and aioli

Grilled chicken salad GF $19.50
- Gourmet lettuce with tomatoes, orange segments, diced brie, toasted cashew and raspberry vinaigrette
Moroccan lamb salad GF $21.50
- Grilled canterburry lamb with baby spinach, chick peas, crumbed feta, grilled courgette, pangrelato and yoghurt and mint dressing
Twice cooked pork belly GF $28.50
- Braised pork belly with potato and herb rosti, bok choy, confit garlic, kumara chips and jus
Calamari salad (warm) GF on request $14.00
- Grilled calamari with pangrelato and citrus dressing
Crumbed Hoki $9.50
Junior cheeseburger $9.50
Chicken bacon wrap $19.50
- Grilled chicken breast with bacon, mesclun, slaw and sweet chilli wrapped in a flour tortilla served with garden salad, fries and aioli
Crumbed mozzarella (fried) $14.00
- Served with spicy plum sauce

Deep Fried Ice Cream $14
- deep fried ice cream served with whipped cream and berry compote
Soup of the day $12.50
- please ask our friendly staff
Goat Cheese & Green Bean Salad $22
- served with semi dried tomato, Kalamata olives, red onion, mesculin lettuce and bread croutons
Beef Goulash (Hovezi Gulas) $22.50
- Czech beef goulash served w. dumplings or in bread
Eggs Your Way $12.50
- free range eggs your way either poached, scramble or fried served on multigrain toast
French Toast $18
- served w. maple syrup, banana, bacon, cream
Hot Cakes $16
- served w. yogurt & cream and 2 choices of either jam & berries, or nutella & banana
Hunter’s Stew (Slezsky Bigos) $25
- warming hunters stew served in bread

Combinations:
Chicken:
Turkish delight 2 for $1.00
Large: $17.00
Combination with Mushroom: $1.50 extra
Burger $6.00
- Herbed meat patties with salads in a warmed bun
Tender pieces of barbecued meat or vegetarian Falafel, alongside freshly prepared salad, topped with our famous organic yogurt & garlic sauce, and your choice of tomato or our homemade chilli sauces all arranged in a container with warm pita bread and hummus:
Large: $19.00

Lemon Chicken $11.90/$12.90
Plain Fried Rice $6.50
Combination Fried Noodles (Bami Goreng) $11.90/$12.90
Cashew Nuts $4.00
Soft drink 1.5 ltr $4.00
Chips $3.50
Chicken nuggets 1/2 dozen $4.00
Fish $3.00

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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