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

  • SPRING LAMB ARANCINI $18.00
    • red pepper ragu / arugula / preserved lemon aioli
  • HERB & GRUYERE GNOCCHI $32.00
    • red russian kale / shiitake mushrooms / roast cauliflower / crumbed egg / tomato / ragu
  • CRISPY HALF DUCK $38.00
    • coconut rice / greens / tamarind caramel sauce / pickled red cabbage
  • BEEF BURGER $24.00
    • grilled onions / bacon / smoked cheese / pickles, mayo / brioche bun
  • STICKY DATE & CHOCOLATE PUDDING $12.00
    • salted caramel sauce / vanilla ice cream
  • BEER BATTERED FISH $24.00
    • smashed peas / fries / tartare / lemon
  • AGED RIB EYE $38.00
    • duck fat “chips” / rainbow chard / café de paris butter / jus
  • CHILLI CHICKEN WINGS $18.00
    • hot sauce beer glaze / blue cheese / ranch dressing / slaw
  • Garlic and Parmesan Flatbread $8
    • Brushed with garlic and olive oil and topped with shredded parmesan.
  • Mash and Gravy $5.50
  • Speight’s Fish and Chips $18
    • Beer battered market fish served with fries, salad and a housemade tartare sauce.
  • Caesar Salad $20
    • The classic! Cos lettuce, garlic croutons, anchovies, bacon, parmesan and a poached egg bound in our home made caesar dressing. Add Chicken $23.50
  • Bealey's Wings (1⁄2 KG / Whole KG) $15.50/$31
    • Lightly dusted in our cajun seasoning.
  • Vegetarian Pizza $18
    • Pizza sauce topped with pineapple, capsicum, onion, mushroom, tomato, feta and mozzarella.
  • Lemongrass and Ginger Risotto $24
    • A risotto infused with lemongrass and ginger served with chargrilled eggplant and seasoned tofu then finished with coriander.
  • Moroccan Lamb $28
    • Pizza sauce topped with juicy pieces of Moroccan seasoned lamb with onion, mushrooms, tomato, feta and mozzarella with a yoghurt and mint sauce swirl.
  • Gang Daeng (Red Curry)
    • Thailand's spicy coconut-based curry with red chillis, vegetables and sweet basil leaves.
  • Pad Pug Ruam - Choice - (Oyster Sauce Fresh Mushroom)
    • Stir fried seasonal vegetables with Thai seasoning and sauce's choice of Oyster sauce, Soy sauce or fresh Mushrooms in sauce.
  • Chicken, Pork or Beef $20.90
  • Stir fried with the meat of your choice
  • Chicken, Pork, Beef, or Vegetarian and Tofu $11.00
  • Seafood Special $26.90
    • Prawns, Squids, scallops and Fish stir-fried with garlic, celery & vermicelli rice noodles in a curry powder sauce
  • Chicken, Pork or Beef $19.90
  • Chicken, Pork or Beef $20.90
  • Potato chips $1.00
  • Sheep offal $9.00
  • Beancurd jelly with soup-meagre $4.80
  • Chicken gristle $1.50
  • Spiced Mixed Platter $8.80
  • Spiced Pork Tripe $6.80
  • Fried bread stick $1.00 each
  • Rice porridge $2.00
  • Chicken, Beef or pork added to your order $4
  • 22. Pahd C-Ew our style
    • Stir fried rice noodle with chef’s selected vegetables & egg
  • Steamed Vegetables $9
    • with ginger sauce
  • Chicken, beef or Pork $16
  • Crispy Chicken $18.50
  • Vegetarian Cooked with Tofu $15
  • Chicken, beef or pork $16.00
  • Black Tiger Prawns (7 pieces) $18
  • Lamb Rogan Josh $15.50
    • A spicy lamb curry with onions, tomato, coriander and dash of aniseed
  • Lamb Vindaloo $15.50
    • Lamb cooked tomato, onion, coconut, vinegar and spices, ginger, garlic and spices
  • Nana's Chicken (3 Pcs) $12.00
    • Tender spring chicken marinated overnight with special spices and herbs, baked in clay Tandoor oven, served with chips and a choice of soft drinks
  • Vegetable Korma/Curry $12.99
    • Seasonal vegetable cooked in creamy sauce, herbs and spices
  • Plain Naan $3.00
  • Poppadum (4 Pcs) $1.50
  • Old Fashion Chicken/Lamb Curry $13.00
    • Chicken and lamb cooked with seasonal vegetables and spices
  • Bombay Potatoes $7.00
    • Potatoes cooked with onion and tomato sauce and tempered with mustard and cumin seeds and spices
  • Soup of the Day $10
  • Toasted ham & cheese sandwich with chips $9
  • Club Sandwich $15
    • deluxe ham, lettuce, tomato, cheese & mayonnaise with fries
  • Fish n Chips $15
    • battered Hoki fillet with fries, salad garnish, tartar sauce
  • Pancakes with banana & bacon $16
    • served with maple syrup & ice cream or cream
  • poached egg $1.50
  • Pancake $9
    • served maple syrup, ice cream or cream
  • Beef Burger $16
    • beef, lettuce, tomato, beetroot, gherkins served with fries add extra – cheese, egg, pineapple $1 each bacon $2 each
  • Chorizo $4
  • Breakfast Board $19
    • w 2 eggs any way, bagel, salmon, bacon, fresh tomato, avo, cream cheese & pesto
  • Bircher Muesli $12
    • w berry compote topped w honey roasted nuts
  • “The Usual” Savory French Toast $16
    • w spinach / rocket / feta mix, truffle oil & Himalayan rock salt
  • Tacos *Choice Of Beef Cheeks Or Pulled Pork $14
    • w pineapple salsa, slaw, chipotle aioli, pickled onion & fresh chilli
  • Mexican Salad Bowl $19
    • hot chicken, beans, corn, crushed corn chips, jalapenos, avo, salsa, pumpkin seeds, mixed leaves w lime & coriander sour cream
  • Mama Hooch Cheeseburger $19
    • beef/pork pattie, smoked cheddar, pickled onion rings, Mustard aioli, gherkins in a brioche bun. Served w fries
  • Avo $4
  • Amritsari Fish $15
    • Fish fillet and lemons, lightly battered in butter fl our and deep fried.
  • Chana Masala $17
    • Chick peas cooked with secret spices, straight from the heart of Punjab.
  • Dhal Makhani $17
    • Lentils cooked with butter, cream and spices. Enjoyed best with cheese naan
  • Aloo Gobi $17
    • Potato, cauliflower cooked cooked with onion, herbs and spices.
  • Chicken Jhal Frezi $19.50
    • Chefs special, cooked with green chillies, fried onions and green peppers.
  • Kechumber $4
  • Palak Paneer $18
    • Homemade cottage cheese cooked in spinach gravy mixed with spices.
  • Bombay Aloo $16
    • Small potato pieces cooked with onion and tomato paste mixed with herbs and spices.
  • Chicken with Chilli $10.00
  • Choice of Sauce N/A
    • Oyster sauce, Chilli sauce, Ginger sauce, Coconut Curry sauce, Sweet & Sour sauce, Black Bean sauce, Satay Peanut sauce
  • Deep Fried Wontons - 8pcs $6.00
  • Salted Peppered King Prawns $12.00
  • Beef with Black Bean Sauce $10.00
  • All served with a bowl of rice N/A
  • Vegetarian Egg Foo Young $10.00
  • Combination Egg Foo Young $10.00
  • Smokey Chic $10.50
    • Smoked chicken, swiss cheese, lettuce tomato and aioli
  • New York Melts $8.90
    • Roast beef, Dijon Mustard, Swiss Cheese, pickle
  • Manuka Honey $6.00
  • Breakfast Bagel $10.50
    • Streaky bacon, egg with hollandaise sauce
  • We serve various popular cabinet food, including fresh store baked tasty muffins, scones, slices and cookies
  • Smokey $11.50
    • Cold smoked Salmon, Herb & Lemon Schmear, Alfalfa, Capers
  • B.L.T $10.50
    • Streaky bacon, iceberg lettuce, tomato and aioli
  • – Kimchi & Cream Cheese
  • Seafood $9.00
    • Fried crispy prawns on Skodalia, rocket salad Gogi Berry, citrus dressing
  • Pasta $8.00
    • Spaghetti Napolitano with a twist; Panko crumb and parmesan crusted pasta bricks with saffron garlic mayonnaise
  • Orange and Passionfruit Tart $9.00
    • Crisp pastry filled with citrus curd, served with raspberry sorbet and macerated oranges
  • Mushroom $9.00
    • Woodland mushroom tortilla with a root vegetable slaw
  • Beef $8.00
    • Pastrami salad on shaved cucumber pickle with rye-crusted croutons
  • Visions Cheese Plate $9.00
    • A selection of Punoi cheeses, served with lavosh, fig preserve and grapes
  • Beef $24.00
    • Char-grilled ribeye of beef, Dauphinoise potatoes, honey glazed seasonal vegetables, green peppercorn sauce
  • Dark Chocolate and Hazelnut Mousse $9.00
    • Dark chocolate and a hazelnut mousse, chocolate soil, vanilla bean anglaise and caramelised pastry
  • Gourmet sandwich poa
    • See our blackboard for the daily special
  • Tuatara lunch box $9.50
    • Ham sandwich, fruit, raisins, biscuit, drink from the kids drink selection
  • Bacon and egg panini $8.50
  • Pumpkin, kumara & bacon tart $8.50
  • Grilled beef burger $16.50
    • With smoked garlic aioli & crispy onion rings, salad & fries
  • Chips (GF) $4.00
  • Seafood chowder $10.50
  • Giant sausage roll $8.50
    • Served with tomato jam
  • Rakaia Venison carpaccio, beetroot, lentils, sour cream, horseradish, sorrel $19.50
  • 250 gms Wakanui grain finished rib eye $34.00
  • Market inspired soup, ciabatta, butter $17.00
  • Apple Tree Farm Pork belly, parsnip puree, nuts, grains, mushrooms, balsamic prunes $33.00
  • Mixed salad leaves, herbs, French dressing $7.00
  • Nasi goreng, pork, sniracha, vegetables, herbs, fried egg $15.00
  • Fries, smoked paprika mayo $7.00
  • Cos lettuce, Caesar dressing, good parmesan, free range egg, crisp bacon $19.50
  • French toast $9.00
    • served with Berry & Maple syrup
  • Gourmet BLT & CLT Sandwich $14.90
    • bacon or chicken, lettuce & tomato on toasted focaccia bread with your choice of dressing (mayo or honey mustard) served with chips
  • Eggs Benedict with bacon or salmon $14.50
    • English muffins topped with poached eggs, bacon or salmon & hollandaise sauce
  • Nachos $12.50
    • served with salsa, cheese, beans & sour cream served with mince
  • Kids hot cakes $6.50
    • 2 hot cakes served with your choice of maple syrup of fruit & yoghurt or lemon & sugar
  • Muesli(GF) $9.00
    • mixture select of oats, nuts & seeds, served with seasonal fruit, yoghurt & trim milk
  • Hot cakes $13.00
    • 3 hot cakes served with bacon, banana & maple syrup
  • Extra special fillings each $1.50
    • avocado, chicken, bacon, egg, mushroom
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