Tutto Bene Restaurant in Christchurch Menu

ANTIPASTI (APPETISERS) ANTIPASTI (APPETISERS)
  • 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
CARNI BIANCHE CARNI BIANCHE
  • 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
BISTECCA BISTECCA
  • 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
REGIONAL NZ FARE REGIONAL NZ FARE
  • 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
CONTORNI (SIDE DISHES) CONTORNI (SIDE DISHES)
  • 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
INSALATE INSALATE
  • 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
MENU PER BAMBINI MENU PER BAMBINI
  • 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
PASTA PASTA
  • 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
RISOTTI ~ GNOCCHI ~ MELANZANE RISOTTI ~ GNOCCHI ~ MELANZANE
  • 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
TUTTO BENE PIZZERIA TUTTO BENE PIZZERIA
  • 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].

Nearby Sample Menus

  • Baby cos lettuce, sherry vinaigrette (GF) $8.00
  • Salami $24.00
    • Sopressa salami, tomato, potato, mozzarella, rosemary, truffle oil
  • Sharing plates for two
  • Dessert
  • Cannoli with custard $5.00
  • Tartufo (V) $22.00
    • Mushrooms, mozzarella, black truffle oil, parmesan
  • Napoletana (V) $20.00
    • Tomato, anchovies, capers, black olives, mozzarella
  • Roasted Duck leg, baby spinach, pecorino risotto, pinenut and current salsa (GF) $35.00
  • Double Meat $5.50
  • Hot Dog $2.80
  • Bacon & Egg $6.00
  • Fish Bite $1.00
  • Calamari Ring $1.00
  • Jam Rap $2.80
  • Pineapple Ring $2.80
  • Tarakihi Fillet $7.00
  • The Pig Hunter (Small/Large) $25/$32.50
    • Pork ribs briefly roasted in a spicy rub then slowly braised in a BBQ sauce until they fall off the bone, served with coleslaw and fries.
  • Apricot Chicken $26
    • Pizza sauce topped with tender chicken, apricot, brie and mozzarella with a swirl of apricot sauce.
  • Marlborough Mussels $34
    • Steamed whole shell mussels in a sweet chilli and coconut cream sauce with a big wedge of toasted garlic bread.
  • Apple Crumble Filo Parcel $15
    • Lightly spiced apple and toasted oats wrapped in filo pastry and cooked till golden. Served with anglaise and vanilla bean ice cream.
  • Man Platter $45.50
    • Our own BBQ ribs, Cajun chicken wings, onion rings, grilled pork pieces and beer battered fries served with aïoli and sweet chilli sauce.
  • Fries $4.50
  • Seafood Chowder $16.50
    • Our thick and creamy seafood chowder with whole shell mussels, shrimp and squid. Served with toasted bread.
  • Favourites Platter $16.50
    • A crispy selection of chicken nuggets, spring rolls, fish bites, onion rings, samosa and beer battered fries with our homemade aïoli.
  • Boteco traditional platter $19.90
    • Hummus dip, eggplant dip, falafel, baba ghanoug, dolmas, served with pita bread
  • Black tiger prawn $30.90
    • Whole cooked prawn, mash potato, seasonal vegetables with coriander sauce
  • Lamb kebab
    • Lamb kebab skewers cooked on charcoal BBQ served with greek salad, home made sauces, fries and pita bread
  • Falafel kebab open souvlaki $18.90
    • Home made falafel served with greek salad, fries, homemade sauces and pita bread
  • Pico de gallo $6.00
  • Chicken greek salad $25.00
    • Chicken breast marinated in boteco marination grilled and served with greek salad
  • Haloumi salad $18.90
    • Grilled haloumi with a greek salad with boteco dressing
  • Calabria $19.90
    • Home made chorizo cooked with onions
  • Chicken Wings $14.00
    • Chilli or BBQ w Sour Cream
  • Handcut Chips w Aioli $9.00
  • Broccoli & Garlic Almonds $9.00
  • Chillingworth Slaw w Peanuts $9.00
  • Beef Fillet, Potato Gratin, Red Wine Jus $36.00
  • Beetroot, Feta & Hazelnuts $9.00
  • Pumpkin, Chick Pea & Rocket Salad $9.00
  • Chicken Breast, Potato Gratin, Bearnaise $29.00
  • Yellow curry N/A
    • Creamy and mild potato curry with coconut cream, onion, carrot, garnished with dried shallot
  • Taro curry puff (6 pcs) $8.50
    • Puff pastry stuffed with taro paste served with sweet chilly sauce
  • Stir fried with chilli (Fish fillet [batter and deep fry] / Mix Seafood) $19.50 / $20.50
    • Stir fried with chilli, red curry paste, bamboo shoot, green bean, capsicum, baby corn, broccoli, cauliflower, carrot and a little bit of coconut cream
  • Pork spare rib $11.00
    • Juicy and tender roast pork spare ribs served with chef's special sauce and steam vegetables garnished with coriander and sesame seeds
  • Egg $2.00
  • Tempura veggies $8.50
    • Deep fried mix vegetables in tempura batter served with sweet chilli sauce
  • Lava nibble (6 pcs) $9.50
    • Deep fried chicken nibbles with our chef's special lava sauce and steam vegetables garnished with sesame seeds and coriander
  • Drunken noodle N/A
    • Stir fried spicy flat rice noodle with broccoli, cauliflower, carrot, capsicum, spring onion, green bean, capsicum and basil leaf
  • Toasted Sandwiches $4.00
  • Nuggets & Chips $8.00
    • Chicken Nuggets served with tomato sauce
  • - Ham, Cheese & Onion
  • Fish & Chips $8.00
    • Fish Bites served with tomato sauce or tartare sauce
  • Mixed Platter (For 2) $11.00
    • Chicken Nuggets, Fish, Mini Hotdog, Spring rolls, Samosas, Onion Rings, served with chips & tomato sauce
  • Basket of Wedges $8.00
    • Served with sour cream
  • - Cheese & Onion
  • Basket of Chips $6.50
    • Served with tomato sauce
  • Fish Jalfrezi $18.50
    • Fish prepared with large chunks of green capsicum, tomatoes cooked in ginger, garlic, green chili & coriander in sweet tomato based sauce.
  • Dal Tadka $14.50
    • Yellow lentils boiled with turmeric, ginger, garlic sauteed with cumin seeds, onions, tomatoes & spices.
  • Paneer Tikka (5 pieces) $12.00
    • Soft, juicy chunks of Indian cottage cheese marinated in tandoori masala & cooked in tandoor with chunks of capsicum, onion & tomato.
  • Chicken Kadhai $15.50
    • An authentic North Indian style dish of boneless chicken cooked with tomatoes, onions, capsicum, slices of ginger & coriander.
  • Full (8 pcs) $22.00
  • Chicken Garlic Kebab (5 pieces) $12.00
    • Chicken marinated yogurt, extra garlic, spices & cheese, grilled in tandoor.
  • Plain Basmati Rice $3.00
  • Anarkali Kebab (Lamb) (5 pieces) $14.00
    • Lamb marinated in pomegranate, ginger, garlic & spices, grilled to perfection served with mint chutney.
  • CONTINENTAL BUFFET $17.00
    • juice selection/cereal selection & condiments/natural yoghurt/fruit compotes/fresh fruit salad/pastries & croissants/cold cuts & cheese/fresh fruit selection/toast breads & preserves provided to your table/selection on teas & coffee provided to your table
  • AFFAGATO(GF) $8.00
    • vanilla bean ice cream coated in espresso coffee, add half a shot of Frangelico or Tia Maria for $4.00
  • Rustic fries and aioli $7.00
  • ANGUS PRIME RIBEYE STEAK 200gm(GFO) $32.00
    • locally raised Angus steak served alongside rustic chips and coleslaw, finished with your choice of garlic, jus or mushroom sauce, add crumbed prawns $8.00
  • CHICKEN TIKKA $25.00
    • medium Indian curry with basmati rice, naan bread and mango chutney
  • VEGETARIAN TRILOGY(V) $28.00
    • fig and goats cheese filo wrap served alongside butternut pumpkin puree, kumara and rosti with wilted spinach and a poached egg
  • SOUP OF THE DAY(V)(GFO) $12.00
    • made with fresh local in season ingredients, served with toasted ciabatta
  • CROISSANT AND COFFEE $12.00
    • freshly baked croissant filled with ham and gruyere served with espresso coffee of your choice
  • -Regular Drink
  • -Regular Chips
  • -4 Regular Drinks
  • 5 Pieces Of Chicken $13.50
  • -6 Chicken Nuggets
  • Chicken Nuggets Meal $8.90
  • Supreme Burger Meal $12.90
  • Chips
  • Lamb shanks – Half or Full(GF) $22.00/ $34.00
    • Tender slow-cooked Lamb Shanks with a Delicious Red Currant Jous, served with Mashed Potato
  • Pumpkin & Kumara Salad (V/GF) $17.00
    • Cumin & Coriander seasoned pieces of Roasted Pumpkin & Kumara on a Fresh Garden Salad with Pine Nuts, Beetroot & an Aioli Dressing
  • Pasta of the day
    • Ask one of our friendly staff for our pasta of the day
  • Nachos (GF) $18.50
    • Prime Beef Mince Nachos served with Corn Chips, Sour Cream & Salsa
  • Chicken Nibbles $15.00
    • Chicken nibbles in our own housemade coating with garnish salad & a complementing dressing
  • Please place your order at the counter
  • Vegetarian Burger (GF/V) $19.00
    • Toasted Bun with a Quinoa & Feta Pattie, Mushroom, Lettuce, Tomato, Onion, Carrot, Beetroot, Egg, Camembert Cheese & Mango Chutney served with Chips
  • Chicken Burger- (GF) $20.00
    • Seasoned pieces of Chicken topped with melted Camembert Cheese & Streaky Bacon, Tomato, Onion & Lettuce with Aioli & a simply delicious Mango Chutney served with Chips
  • Italian (olives, salami, mushrooms )
  • Cheese and ham (Multigrain bread, cheese, ham w/ tomato sauce)
  • Cheese and onion (Multigrain bread, cheese, onion w/ tomato sauce)
  • Toastie $7.00
  • Panini $8.00
  • Cheese and tomato (Multigrain bread, cheese, tomato w/tomato sauce)
  • Spinach & Ricotta (Caramelised Onion with Ricotta and Spinach)
  • Ham (Ham, Caramelised Onion and Basil Pesto)
  • Pasta $22.80
    • with smoked chicken in a cream and wine sauce
  • Bratwurst $24.80
    • with Roesti and salad. Pork or Veal an original Swiss dish
  • Coupe Danemark $10.80
    • French vanilla ice cream with hot chocolate sauce
  • Seafood Chowder $18.80
    • (Ch-Ch's best)
  • Quiche with salad $16.50
    • Ham/ Tomato or Spinach/ Mushrooms
  • Sirloin steak and salad $26.80
  • Entrecote Cafe de Paris $30.80
    • Sirloin steak with herb and garlic butter
  • Swiss Roesti and Speck $19.50
  • Streaky bacon, smoked cumberland sausage $6
  • Eggs terra viva (v) $24
    • With mushroom and feta, served on homemade english muffins with poached eggs and hollandaise
  • Eggs royale $24
    • With our own hot-smoked salmon, served on homemade english muffins with poached eggs and hollandaise
  • Brioche french toast (va) $19.50
    • With bacon jam ice cream & maple syrup
  • Jam & lemon curd, cream cheese, honey, homemade peanut butter and crab apple jelly $3
  • Spiced chicken salad $24.50
    • Bell pepper, toasted cashew, roasted red onion & spinach finished with tamarind yoghurt
  • Terra viva hot smoked salmon (50g) $6.50
  • Bubble & squeak (gf) (ef) $28
    • With braised 'apple tree farm' free farmed pork belly, mustard sauce and crackling straws
  • Fish Bites & fries $7.00
  • Chicken Nugget & fries $7.00
  • Seafood Basket $12.50
  • Wedges $7.00
    • Sour Cream, Sweet Chilli & Oil
  • Toasties $3.50
  • Nachos & Sour Cream $6.50
  • Basket fries $4.50
    • w Tom sauce or aioli
Tutto Bene Restaurant

Tutto Bene Restaurant

location

Address

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

phone

Phone

033554744

clock

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 range

Price

$50+

type

Type

None

service level

Service

Table Service

cuisine

Cuisine

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

features

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

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