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

  • Stewed Beef Rice Noodle Soup $12.00
  • Chicken Rice Noodle Soup $12.00
  • Lemongrass & Chilli Tofu $12 Med/$20 Lg
  • Crab Meat & Corn Soup $8 Sml/$14 Med/$26 Lg
  • Vietnamese Sweet & Sour Fish $16 Med/$30 Lg
  • Vegetarian Fried Spring Rolls (6 rolls) $8.50
  • Special Vietnamese Seafood - Mayo Fried Spring Rolls (4 rolls) $8.50
  • Lemongrass & Chilli Squid $15 Med/$27 Lg
  • Breakfast dosa $13.95
    • a dosa filled with caramelised banana andd drizzled with honey
  • Curry dosa $18.95
    • today's curry with basmati rice served with a fresh dosa and house chutney. vegan option available. gluten-free
  • Humming burger $16.95 - $19.95
    • our signature deluxe nut pattie topped with melted cheddar, house chutney, gherkins, tomato, lettuce and mayo. served with salad and/or fries
  • Pizza $14.00 - $25.00
  • Sun burger $15.95 - $18.95
    • a tasty sunflower seed pattie with melted cheese, house chutney, mayo and fresh salad. served with salad and/or fries
  • Curry dosa $15.95
    • today's curry served with a freash dosa and house chutney. vegan and/or onion and garlic free options available
  • Omelette $16.50
    • a free-range egg omelette with a choice of filling. served with a side salad
  • Zen sticks $12.95
    • skewers of grilled tempeh drizzled with sesame soy sauce on a bed of salad greens. vegan, gluten-free, onion & garlic free
  • FRIED SCALLOP $1.50
  • HAWAIIAN (meat pattie, bacon, cheese & pineapple) $6.20
  • FRIED OYSTER 1 DOZ $28.00
  • SQUID RING $0.80
  • VEGETARIAN (mushroom, pineapple, cheese & tomato) $4.70
  • DOUBLE MEAT $5.30
  • BACON & EFF $5.70
  • FAMILY PACK OPTION2 $22.00
    • 3 FISH, 3 HOTDOGS, 5 POTATO FRITTERS, 2 CRABSTICKS, 2 SCOOPS
  • Hot & Spicy Cashew Nuts $14.00
    • Marinated chicken stir-fry with spring onion, celery, broccoli, cashew nuts & capsaicin on top of rice
  • Stir Fry Ginger & Spring Onion $13.00
    • Choice of chicken, beef or pork stir-fried with ginger, spring onion & celery on top of rice
  • Vegetarian Chew Kua Teaw $13.00
    • Fresh vegetables stir fry with mushrooms on a bed of stir-fry rice noodles (best served with chilli sauce or lemon juice)
  • Combination Satay $11.00
    • Grill marinated beef or chicken satay on a bed of steamed rice, served with salad and topped with our special peanut sauce
  • Satay Sticks $8.00
    • Your choice of chicken or beef topped with our special peanut sauce
  • Hot & Spicy Noodle Soup (Tom Yum) $13.00
    • Choice of chicken or seafood cooked in tom yum paste, mushrooms, lime leaves & lemon juice
  • Khmer Style Curry $14.00
    • Choice of red, green or yellow curry with your favourite meat (beef, chicken or seafood) & vegetables served with rice
  • Seafood Chew Kua Teaw $14.00
    • Fresh squid, crabmeat and prawns stir fried with vegetables and mushrooms on a bed of stir-fry rice noodles (best served with chilli sauce or lemon juice)
  • ROAST PORK FOO YOUNG $11.00
  • STEAK PINEAPPLE ON RICE $10.50
  • PRAWN & CASHEW NUTS $13.50
  • PRAWN CHOW MEIN $10.50
  • Beetroot $3.80
  • Steak $5.50
  • NASI GORENG (Rice) $11.50
  • Pineapple Rings $1.80
  • Tandoori Prawns - 10pcs per portion $18.00
    • Prawns marinated aromatically with fresh herbs, spices and touch of cream, cooked delicately in tandoor
  • Mumbai Chicken $17.50
    • Tandoori chicken cooked with freshly ground spices and herbs
  • Chicken or Lamb Korma $17.50
    • Choice of chicken/ lamb pieces cooked in a creamy sauce made of almond paste, cream and spices
  • Chicken or Lamb Tikka Masala $17.50
    • Chicken tikka cooked in a mild sauce with masala spices, prepared with vegetable oil, a selection of spices, cream and vegetables
  • Chicken or Lamb Sagwala $17.50
    • Choice of chicken/ lamb pieces cooked with fresh tomato, spinach gravy, herbs and spices
  • Lamb Posht $17.50
    • Tender cubes of lamb sauteed in onions, garlic, ginger, fresh coriander and tomato. Then cooked with roasted poppy seed and spices
  • Channa Masala $14.00
    • Chickpeas cooked with chopped onions, fresh tomatoes in our aromatic spices. A thick gravy based dish garnished with fresh green coriander
  • Mint Chutney $2.00
    • Yoghurt mixed with mint, green chillies and spices
  • Meat Patty $2.10
  • Wonton (with sweet and sour sauce) 6 for $3.50
  • Bacon & Egg Burger $5.00
  • Chicken Patty $2.70
  • Chicken Nuggets 6 for $4.00
  • Blue Cod (Batter/Crumbed) $5.50/$6.00
  • Bacon & Corm Patty $2.10
  • Squid Ring each $0.80
  • Winnie's Crispy Chicken $15.00
    • Marinated buttermilk chicken coated in Winnie's herbs and spices and served with aioli
  • Mexi Lime Chicken
    • Seared chicken marinated in tequila and lime, with capsicums, red onion, garlic, coriander and mango
  • Grand Chicago
    • A garlic and tomato base with shaved ham, pepperoni, mushrooms, green capsicum, garlic, thyme, red onion and fresh tomato
  • Garlic Prawns $15.00
    • Quick-fire garlic prawns served on a bed of rocket julienned carrots, coriander and cucumber with a chilli, lime and coriander dressing.
  • Sweet Satay Chicken
    • Peanut satay sauce, marinated chicken, sweet chilli sauce and pineapple pieces
  • BBQ Pork
    • Pulled pork marinated in a smoked BBQ hickory sauce, topped with fresh fennel and green capsicum
  • Thai Beef $18.50
    • Seared and marinated beef with rocket, red onion, bamboo shoots, capsicum and cherry tomatoes.
  • Roly Poly $15.00
    • Succulent Moroccan lamb rolled in a thin pizza dough fried until golden and topped with a fresh mint and a yoghurt sauce
  • Camembert & Chicken Melt
    • Chargrilled chicken thigh & baked camembert cheese. Served on crisp toasted ciabatta bread topped with cranberry jelly.
  • Add a sauce of your choice for $2.00
    • Creamy Mushroom, Basil Pesto, Green Peppercorn, Roasted Capsicum, Diane Sauce
  • Confit Pork Belly $24.50
    • Belly of the Pig slowly roasted in seasoned spiced oil. Served on a curry kumara and carrot salad with pan seared Asian greens. Topped with plum & tamarillo chutney.
  • ALL PIZZAS – $20.00
  • Hot Cakes
    • Served with mixed berry compote, freshly whipped cream & lashing of icing sugar.
  • Thai Mushroom & Roasted Capsicum
    • Sliced mushrooms, roasted peppers, feta cheese on a sweet thai chilli base topped with basil pesto.
  • Bacon & Pea Alfredo Fettucine $18.50
    • Crispy bacon bits, baby peas & tri colour fettuccine, mixed in traditional Alfredo sauce.
  • Chicken & Pistachio Penne $19.80
    • Tender chicken thigh, roasted pistachio bits, feta cheese, fresh basil & penne pasta. Tossed with cream and basil pesto.
  • Caesar Salad $24.00
    • Lightly dressed cos lettuce, bacon, chicken, anchovies, garlic croutons, parmesan cheese & a poached egg
  • Soup of the day with fresh bread & butter $15.50
  • Edmond’s iceberg lettuce wedge with Highlander mayonnaise $6.50
  • Wood-fired flatbread with hummus & olives $15.50
  • Avoca $24.00
    • Tomato base, mozzarella spinach, olives, goat’s feta, red onion & sun-dried tomatoes
  • Mussels steamed with Cassels Lager, crème fraîche & bread $16.00
  • Deluxe Veg Burger $26.50
    • Pakora, halloumi, slaw & mango chutney
  • Wood roasted portobello mushrooms with garlic, herbs & crème fraîche $6.50
  • Kri Spee Porn (King Prawns 3) $18
  • ‘Saliva’ Chicken $14
    • with roasted shallots and sesame
  • Sweet & Sour Pork Pastry Dumplings (4 X Fried) $16
    • This is the shizzle! Very unusual, very cool!
  • Ten Ta Kool (Squid) $16
  • Blue Cod Nigiri $14
  • Gingered Chicken (3 Skewers) $14
  • Sweet Apple Pork Fillet (3 Skewers) $14
  • Iki Mata $16
    • Chilled salad of marinated (no, not cooked with heat) monk fish, kafr lime, hint of chili, crisp shoots, coconut sorbet and lime espuma
  • Cashew Nuts $4.00
  • Satay Meals $11.00
  • Giant $6.80
  • Sweet & Sour Won Ton $10.00
  • Prawn Chow Mein $12.00
  • Chicken $5.00
  • Curry & Rice Roll $2.80
  • Potato Fritter $0.80
  • Vegetarian breakfast $16.00
    • Eggs, spinach, mushroom, hash brown, grilled tomato & toast
  • Eggs benedict $16.00
    • Hot buttered english muffins, streaky bacon and poached eggs topped with hollandaise
  • Omelette $16.00
    • Freshly made to order with a choice of three fillings- mushroom, ham cheese, spinach, onion, tomato.
  • Breakfast stack $15.00
    • Hash Browns, grilled tomato, bacon & eggs
  • Eggs florentine $14.00
    • Hot buttered english muffins, poached eggs with creamed spinach and hollandaise sauce
  • Big breakfast $20.00
    • Sausages, bacon, eggs, hash brown, mushroom, grilled tomato & a side of toast
  • Skinny Fries $8.50
    • Bbq Rub Seasoning & Chilli Mayo
  • Birdie $18.80
    • Chopped Roast Chicken, Crispy Onion Rings & Gravy With Skinny Fries
  • Miss Piggy $18.50
    • Chopped Pork, Shredded Slaw & Chilli Coriander Mayo With Skinny Fries
  • Vege $19.20
    • Quinoa & White Bean Pattie With Smashed Avo, Rocket, Tomato & Aioli With Skinny Fries
  • Jan Wrap Doughnuts $10.00
    • With Staff Made Seasonal Jam & Whipped Cream
  • Grilled Pineapple $19.00
    • Grilled Pineapple, Capsicum, Roasted Kumara, Carrot & Chopped Pork
  • Cavolo Nero Caesar $19.50
    • With Parmesan, Bacon Ends, Croutons, Poached Egg & Chopped Chicken
  • Grilled Pineapple $19.00
    • Grilled Pineapple, Capsicum, Roasted Kumara, Carrot & Chopped Pork
  • Side of Yoghurt, Home-made tomato sauce, hollandaise, Jam, Aioli or tomato sauce all $2.00
  • The Mini $13.00
    • Home-made hash brown w bacon, a poached egg & hollandaise.
  • Mushrooms / Bacon / Toast / Spinach /Eggs /Sausages / Home-made Hash $5.00
  • -Hot smoked Salmon $22.00
  • -Wilted Spinach $16.00
  • Prawn Salad $21.00
    • Tempura prawns with candied pecans, green apples, and salad greens finished off w blue cheese.
  • -Crispy Bacon Rashers $17.00
  • Beach Burger $20.00
    • Home-made beef Pattie with coleslaw, horseradish, beetroot relish finished off with onion rings and fries.
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