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

  • Chocolate crackles $2
  • Jam & lemon curd, cream cheese, honey, homemade peanut butter and crab apple jelly $3
  • Chef's Salad $10
    • please ask your server for today's salad
  • Gluten Free Crepes $18.5
    • pea, ricotta, mint & parmesan finished with feta, pesto & truffle oil
  • Toast, hash brown, hollandaise, tomato, crumpets $4
  • Terra viva hot smoked salmon, (50g) $6.5
  • Terra Viva Smoothie Bowl $15.50
    • mixed berry smoothie topped with terra viva muesli and spiced rhubarb and apple compote
  • Chef's Breakfast $23.5
    • wholemeal sesame flatbread with roasted carrot hummus, fried eggs, sundried tomato pesto & herb yoghurt
  • B.Y.O. (per person) $2.00
    • With minimum $10.00 of food purchased per person.
  • Honey Roast Pork Fried Noodles ( Reg/ Med ) $10.00/ $16.00
  • Gui HuaTofu with Seafood and Pork ( Reg/ Med ) $15.00/ $21.00
  • Beef with Mixed Vegetables (reg/ med) $15.00/ $21.00
  • Chicken with Lemon Sauce (reg/ med) $15.00/ $21.00
  • Fish Fillet with Garlic & Dark Soy Sauce ( Reg/ Med ) $20.00/ $24.00
  • Squid with Sambal Taste (Spicy) ( Reg/ Med ) $16.00/ $22.00
  • Japanese Chilli Chicken (Spicy) (reg/ med) $16.00/ $23.00
  • CHICKEN NUGGETS 6 FOR $4.90
  • JAM RAP $2.30
  • RIBEYE STEAK $6.90
  • SATAY CHICKEN $5.90
  • FISH BITES 3 FOR $2.50
  • CURRY & RICE ROLL $3.20
  • CORN FRITTER $2.20
  • MEAT PATTY $2.20
  • Beef with Tofu $15.00
  • Chinese Mushroom and Beef Soup $5.00
  • Poached Sliced Abalone POA
  • Hot and Spicy Crab POA
  • Spicy Beef on Sizzling Plate $16.00
  • Venison with XO Sauce $28.00
  • Beef with Seasonal Vegetables $16.00
  • Steamed Salmon with Black Bean POA
  • CHEERIOS $5.00
    • with tom sauce.
  • OLIVES $10.00
    • marinated in chilli and herbs with pickled garlic.
  • DUMPLINGS $10.00 / $18.00
    • Nepalese dumplings vegan or chicken half/dozen.
  • ONION RINGS $12.00
    • with SP BBQ Sauce.
  • FALAFELBURGER $15.00
    • Falafel, cheese, lettuce, Smash Palace Pickle and mayo.
  • BACONBURGER $15.00
    • Beef, bacon, mushroom, lettuce, chutney, cheese and mayo.
  • WEDGES $8.00
    • with Sour Cream and Sweet Chilli.
  • CHIPS $12.00
    • with cheese and bacon.
  • Eggs Benedict $18.50
    • English muffin, 2 poached eggs and house hollandaise sauce with either: Bacon – Crispy streaky bacon / Salmon – Atlantic cold smoked salmon, and steamed spinach / Vegetarian – Roasted tomato, steamed spinach and portobello mushroom
  • The Cup Bacon and Cheese Burger $21.50
    • Succulent prime beef, bacon, gruyere cheese, caramelised onion, mayo, mesculin and tomato with fries
  • Buttermilk Pancakes OR Cinnamon Spiced French Toast $17.50
    • Your choice of streaky bacon, caramelised banana and maple syrup OR Crème fraiche and mixed berry compote
  • The Cup Seafood Chowder $15.50
    • Served with toasted ciabatta
  • Sides $8.50
    • Bowl of Fries (with aioli and tomato sauce) / Parmesan and Garlic Bread / Bowl of Crunchy Battered Wedges (with sour cream and sweet chilli sauce)
  • Japanese Warm Chicken Salad $19.50
    • Grilled chicken, mesculin salad, red capsicum, cherry tomatoes, cucumber and crispy noodles with toasted sesame and lime dressing
  • Gourmet Grilled Chicken Sandwich $20.00
    • Grilled chicken, mayo, bacon, lettuce, tomato, French Dijon and olive tapenade on toasted rye with fries
  • Spanish Omelette $17.50
    • Potato confit, sauteed onion, streaky bacon, tomato and gruyere cheese
  • Spinach $4.50
  • Breakfast Burger $15.00
    • with refried beans, chipotle bacon, greens, fried egg and relish + smoked mushrooms $4.50 + haloumi $4.50
  • Chipotle Bacon $5.00
  • Charred Vegetables $10.00
    • charred cauliflower, broccoli and bacon, coated with mornay sauce and gremolata
  • Profiterole $10.00
    • goat cheese stuffed profiterole, blueberry sauce, spicy almonds
  • Smoked Tomato Salsa $3.50
  • Pork $14.00
    • chipotle pulled pork, bourbon bbq sauce, slaw and aioli
  • Soup POA
    • served with crusty bread and cafe de paris butter
  • Kids Mini Hot dog & Chips $9.00
  • GBC Breakfast $18.50
    • Eggs, bacon, tomato, hash brown, mushrooms and sausages, served with toast
  • Available between 9am to 2pm
  • Seasoned potato wedges $8.50
    • Served with sour cream & sweet chili sauce
  • Gourmet Toasted Bacon & Egg Sandwich & chips $15.00
    • Toasted ciabatta bread with homemade pesto mayonnaise, bacon, tomato & lettuce with house dressing and served with chips and a side salad
  • Fried sesame chicken served with pita bread pockets $18.00
    • Served with garlic yoghurt sauce & side fresh salad
  • Braised pork belly served with homemade steamed lotus leaf buns $18.00
    • Served with fresh lettuce, Japanese BBQ sauce & house sesame garlic soy sauce
  • Soft tacos crispy beef $18.00
    • Served with tomato salsa and avocado
  • Combination Egg Foo Young $10.00
  • Chicken & Vegetables $11.00
  • Crab Meat & Shark Fin's Soup $6.50
  • Seafood Egg Foo Young $11.00
  • Deep fried Pork with Peking Sauce $11.00
  • Chicken with Chilli $10.00
  • Fried Beef Balls - 12pcs $8.00
  • Vegetarian Egg Foo Young $10.00
  • Calamari salad (warm) GF on request $14.00
    • Grilled calamari with pangrelato and citrus dressing
  • Thai prawns (warm) GF $15.00
    • Sauteed in chili, garlic and coriander served with charred lime
  • Potato wedges (fried) GF $9.50
    • Served with cheese, sour cream and sweet chilli
  • Chicken wings (fried) $14.00
    • Fried chicken wings tossed in homemade hot sauce
  • Sticky beef brisket (warm) GF $15.00
    • Braised beef brisket served with gremolata
  • Moroccan lamb salad GF $21.50
    • Grilled canterburry lamb with baby spinach, chick peas, crumbed feta, grilled courgette, pangrelato and yoghurt and mint dressing
  • All day breakfast GF (on request) $19.50
    • Fried eggs, bacon, sausage, tomato and hash browns with toasted ciabatta
  • Baby salmon fillet $29.50
    • Smoked salmon croquette, carrot and ginger puree, fennel and citrus salad and orange vinaigrette
  • Large: $14.00
  • Small: $7.50
  • Combination with Mushroom: $1.50 extra
  • Large: $18.00
  • Large: $15.00
  • Piroshki (vegetarian or meat) $4.00
    • Golden pastry filled with a scrumptious mix of carrots, peas, potatoes, Persian herbs and spices. Can be served hot or cold
  • Combination with Mushroom: $1.50 extra
  • Regular: $15.00
  • Robbie’s Loaf $7.90
    • A crusted garlic loaf. A great warm up!
  • Bacon and Eggs $15.90
    • Tasty bacon and your choice of eggs – scrambled, fried or poached, with toasted bread.
  • Roast of the Day $18.90
    • A Robbie’s favourite! The chef’s choice of prime oven roasted meat, served with roasted seasonal vegetables and gravy.
  • Catch of the Day $26.90
    • Succulent fillets of fish either in beer batter or pan fried, served to you with fresh lemon, tartare sauce, salad and fries. Add 2 fried eggs $2.50
  • Prime Ribeye or Surf & Turf $30.90
    • A premium 250 gram ribeye steak accompanied with your selection of sauce, thick cut fries and salad. Add grilled prawns for Surf and Turf for $4.50 extra.
  • Celtic Pancakes $15.50
    • Delicious pancakes with maple syrup, bacon and fresh whipped cream.
  • Change Plain Fries to Wedges $2.50
  • Apple Crumble $11.90
    • Our homemade apple crumble will impress, served warm with whipped cream and ice cream.
  • Arancini $13.00
    • deep fried risotto balls with rich tomato sauce (ask for today’s flavour)
  • 1/2 Dozen $15.50
  • Chocolate truffle fudge cake $12.50
  • Beer battered onion rings with aioli & tomato sauce $9.00
  • Fish & Chips $26.50
    • Fresh market fish with Cassels and Sons Pilsner batter, salad, fries & tartare sauce
  • Cheesecake of the Day $12.50
  • Wood-fired flatbread with sweet chili, garlic butter & cheese $15.50
  • Cassels chicken strips marinated in yoghurt & cajun spices served with Kaitaia Fire mayonnaise $14.50
  • Beef or chicken satay wrap $16.00
    • With spinach, celery & orange salad, chef's housemade cashew satay sauce & mesclun salad-chicken
  • Pegasus pub steak (GF option) $28.00
    • 250g sirloin with fries and salad and your choice of sauce
  • Premium rib eye (GF option) $33.00
    • 300g rib eye on creamy mash, with roasted, mushrooms, fresh salad and your choice of sauce
  • Pavlova $12.00
    • With fresh cream, fresh kiwi fruit and candied nuts
  • Tandoori chicken salad (GF) $21.00
    • On fresh greens with red onion, sliced capsicum, mango, cumin and and honey dressing
  • Gourmet Veggie burger (V) $18.00
    • Fresh and lightly spiced fresh homemade patty bursting with vegetables, topped with caramelized onions, garlic aioli and sprinkling of kumara chips
  • Open steak sandwich $21.00
    • 120g sirloin with caramelized onion, lettuce, tomato, fried egg, chips and homemade aioli
  • Sauces: mushroom, garlic butter (GF), red wine jus, or peppercorn
  • French fries with garlic aioli(V)(GF) $7.00
  • Waffles with hazelnut caramel poached pears, berries, cream and toasted hazelnuts $19.00
  • Free range chicken and almond pie $9.00
    • with tomato relish served with salad greens, hazelnuts. currants and radish
  • Green pea, feta and mint croquettes with roast hazelnuts, dehydrated olive, soft herbs and parmesan aioli(V) $11.00
  • Quinoa Falafel wrap with hummus. smoked yoghurt, cucumber. Lettuce and tomato salsa $ 9.00
  • Chicken pretzel roll with garlic aioli, soft greens, cheese and cucumber $9.00
  • Grilled Canterbury steak sandwich $19.00
    • with streaky bacon, onion, jam, chimichurri, soft leafs, French fries and aioli
  • Chia seeds $9.00
    • with almond milk, coconut cranberries, granola rhubarb, pecans and almonds
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