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

  • - Large $6.50
  • - Large $6.50
  • 3 BBQ Wing Fillets $11.90
    • 3 BBQ Wings, kids juice & corn or chips
  • Mixed Platter (for 2-3 people) $33.90
    • Share half a flame grilled Peri-Peri Chicken, 5 BBQ wings, & 4 tenderloin
  • 5 Churrasco BBQ Thigh Pieces $11.90
    • Comes with BBQ basting. Add some extra Peri-Peri basting of your choice if you wish!
  • Chicken Mediterranean Salad $15.50
    • Flame Grilled Peri-Peri Chicken breast strips, feta, capsicum, olives, cucumber, red onion, cherry tomatoes, carrot & mixed lettuce
  • Feta $1.50
  • Chicken Garden Salad $14.50
    • Flame Grilled Peri-Peri Chicken breast strips, capsicum, olives, cucumber, red onion, cherry tomatoes, carrot & mixed lettuce
  • 1/2 SCOOP $1.70
  • FRIED OYSTER 1/2 DOZ $14.00
  • VEGE PATTIE $2.30
  • LASAGNE TOPPER $3.00
  • HAWAIIAN CHICKEN (chicken, bacon, cheese & pineapple) $6.80
  • ONION RING $0.50
  • BACON & EFF $5.70
  • JAM EXPLOSION $3.30
  • CHOCOLATE NAAN $6.00
    • Leavened bread made of refined flour stuffed inside with crispy flakes of chocolate baked in tandoor.
  • LAMB KADAI $22.00
    • Chunks of lamb cooked in a vegetable gravy, with crushed tomatoes, herbs and spices, onions and fresh coriander.
  • RAITA $4.00
    • Yoghurt mixed with cucumber, tomatoes and onion. This is a great option to cut the heat out of spicier dishes.
  • MIXED VEGETABLES $17.00
    • Vegetables cooked with a rich blend of spices, green herbs and cheese. To request vegan, please ask for the duty manager.
  • VEGETABLE JALFREZEE $17.00
    • Vegetables cooked with herbs and spices, coconut milk and capsicum. To request vegan, please ask for the duty manager.
  • PANEER KULCHA $6.00
    • Fillet bread stuffed with grated cheese and spices.
  • LAMB KORMA $22.00
    • Lamb pieces simmered in a creamy sauce with a curry masala and herbs and spices.
  • LAMB SAAG MEAT $22.00
    • Tender pieces of lamb cooked in a spinach gravy with fresh tomatoes, herbs and spices, finished with cream.
  • Bacon and egg buttie $14.00
    • Fried eggs, two rashes of bacon on lightly toasted bread and your choice of tomato relish or hollandaise
  • Mini beast burger $14.50
    • Homemade burger patties, cheese, lettuce, tomato on lightly toasted roll, served with fries and tomato sauce
  • Basket of fries $7.00
    • Served with tomato sauce and garlic aioli
  • Surf n turf $34.50
    • 250gms of beef topped with a skewer of prawns and scallops. Served with hollandaise sauce (2 sides)
  • 250gm angus beef $22.50/$29.00
    • Served with Izone BBQ sauce (1 side/2 sides)
  • Vegetarian pasta $21.00
    • Ask your waitperson
  • Vegetable platter $23.00
    • Selection of vegetables with a potato rosti, served with dipping sauces
  • French toast $10.50
    • Served with maple syrup and cream
  • Additional of $2.00 for all seafood meals
  • Pad thai noodles $12.90
    • Fried rice noodles with meat and chopped nuts, egg, vegetables
  • ginger with meat and vegetables with rice $12.90
  • Tofu / extra vegetables $2.90
  • Pad se-eew sen yai $12.90
    • Fried thick rice noodles in soy sauce with meat and vegetables
  • Kao pad kaprao $12.90
    • Stir fried meat with chilli, basil and vegetables with rice
  • kao pad $12.90
    • Fried rice with meat of your choice and vegetables
  • ●Mains
  • 1 Dozen Wontons
  • Chicken Corn Soup $6.50
  • Chicken with Satay Sauce $12.00
  • Sliced Steak & Season Veges $12.00
  • 1 Doz Deep Fried Chicken wings $ 9.50
  • Steak Tomatoes on Fried Rice $11.00
  • Combination Fried Noodles $12.00
  • 1.5l soft drink
  • Curry and a pint $25.00
    • Chef's latest creation served on rice with poppadom, cucumber and yoghurt raita
  • Flintstone ribeye $37.00
    • Ribeye on the bone grilled to perfection, resting over dauphinoise potatoes, creamed spinach, jus and pommes gaufrette. Also available: with salad and fries OR vegetables and potato. Mushroom sauce, red wine sauce or garlic butter
  • Prime angus beef fillet $37.50
    • Cooked to your liking, over sweet potato puree, roasted baby beets, creme fraiche, red wine jus and parmesan crisps
  • Grilled tomato $4.00
  • Side of seasonal vegetables $6.00
  • Pork belly $28.90
    • Twice roasted belly of pork, served with gourmet potatoes, portobello mushroom, slow cooked balsamic, onions and jus
  • -Without pint $20.00
  • Steamed rice $5.00
  • Toasted Bagel or Croissant $7.50
    • served with either cream cheese & jams
  • Toasted Muesli $13.00
    • served with fresh fruit & yogurt
  • with meal, Jam, Yogurt, Cream, Sauce or Chutney $1.00
  • Bacon & Eggs, Potato cake, mini sausages, tomato, mushroom & toast $19.50
  • x2 $15.50
  • Eggs Benedict $18.50
    • either ham, bacon, smoked salmon or spinach & feta served with hollandaise
  • Toasted Sandwich $7.00
    • served on 3 slices of bread, your choice of fillings
  • Cheesy French Toasted Sandwich $18.50
    • with your choice of fillings served with homemade chutney & a side garnish of salad
  • Pizza $15.00
    • Hawaiian or cheese
  • Vegetarian $20.00
    • seasonal roasted veg, baby spinach, mushrooms, feta mozzarella, drizzled with aioli
  • Chicken Filo $18.50
    • changes weekly, please check the specials board for the weeks flavor, served with seasonal salad & fries
  • Extras $3.00
    • Onion Rings, Eggs (2), Mushrooms, Tomato, Hashbrowns (2)
  • Hawaiian $20.00
    • Classic Hawaiian pizza, tropical delight of ham or pineapple with mozzarella cheese
  • BLAT $18.50
    • Bacon, lettuce, avocado & tomato on gorgeous Turkish bread served with fries
  • Caesar Salad $20.00
    • Chicken, bacon, crispy cos lettuce drizzled in a Caesar dressing, topped with croutons & a poached egg.
  • Meat Lovers $24.00
    • A meat lovers mix of Verkerks Pepperoni, Chorizo, Ham or Salami with mozzarella cheese or topped with a smoky BBQ sauce
  • Extra Fillings $1.00
  • 1/4 Chicken $6.00
  • Egg $2.50
  • Mushroom $3.40
  • Ham $2.50
  • Pineapple $3.40
  • Beetroot $3.40
  • Steak $3.50
  • BBQ Vodka Cured Akaroa Salmon $14.00
    • Prelibato cucumber & horseradish cream
  • Clam Chowder in a Jar $10.00
  • Shrimp Cocktail
    • In a bloody mary mayonnaise, iceberg lettuce, semi-dried tomatoes & lemon
  • Fish 'n' Chips $12.50
    • Battered fish / home fries / old school iceberg salad / ranch dressing / ketchup
  • Cajun Catch of the Day $24.00
    • Grilled in the charcoal barrel & served w red pepper & lime sauce, potato hash & chipotle slaw
  • Crab & Clam Fettuccini $24.00
    • White wine, garlic, chilli, roasted peppers & parsley
  • Lemon Meringue Pie $12.50
    • Gingernut shortbread / citrus mascarpone / passionfruit coulis
  • Marshmallow Snowman $8.00
    • Vanilla ice cream / chocolate mousse / marshmallow / vanilla snow
  • Roast meal & ice cream sundae - GFA (Please ask) $15.00
  • Kids Mini Hot dog & Chips $9.00
  • Bacon or cold smoked salmon $ 6.00/side
  • Toasted chicken club sandwich & chips $15.00
    • A traditional three layered club sandwich filled with chicken breast, bacon, tomato, cheese & lettuce served with chips & garnish salad
  • Eggs on Toasts $8.50
    • 2 slices of white or brown toasts with your choice of raspberry jam, marmalade, marmite, peanut butter, honey & butter
  • Available between 9am to 2pm & 5.30pm to 9pm
  • - Spinach $16.50
  • 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
  • Garden Salad $5.00
    • Garden fresh blend with cucumber, tomatoes, lettuce and onion.
  • Lahori Kebab $8.50
    • Our chef’s special Chicken kebabs an everlasting taste that would bring you back to Spice n Life. 4 pcs half
  • Cheese Garlic Naan $5.50
    • Naan stuffed with cottage cheese with garlic on top
  • Kadahi Paneer $17.50
    • Cottage Cheese prepared in Kadahi (iron wok). Thick spicy gravy with crushed tomatoes, capsicum and onions.
  • Non Vege Combo $ 22.00
    • Combination of Chicken Tikka, Seekh Kebab & Lahori kebab served on a sizzling platter with mint sauce.
  • Beef Biryani $18.50
    • Rice cooked with Beef in masala and various flavoursome spices
  • Traditional Chicken Curry $18.50
    • Traditional Indian Curry flavored with various (nearly 11) Indian spices.
  • Lamb Bhuna $20.00
    • A classic Indian recipe. Lamb sautéed in Onions, Tomatoes and a fine selection of Indian Herbs and Spices.
  • Bacon Pattie $2.40
  • Jam Wrap $2.00
  • Mussels (dozen) $9.00
  • Cheese $4.00
  • Crab Stick $2.00
  • Double Meat $5.00
  • Prawn Curry on Rice $12.00
  • Sweet & Sour Won Ton $10.00
  • Corn Fritter Salad $12
    • Bacon, salad leaves, avocado salsa, asparagus, Corn fritters
  • Pork Belly Salad $16
    • Roasted vegetables, caramelised apple, fennel, salad leaves, Asian style dressing
  • Poached eggs $12
    • Poached eggs, asparagus, toasted bread, basil pesto sauce
  • Open Steak Sandwich $16
    • Porterhouse steak, aioli, mushroom, caramelised onion, tomato, lettuce, fried egg, side of chips
  • Roast Vegetable Salad $12
    • Roasted vegetables, salad leaves, honey mustard dressing
  • Quiche $12
    • In house made quiche with side salad
  • Fish $ Chips $16
    • Beer battered fish served with chips and tartar sauce
  • Lamb Salad $16
    • Lamb, roast veg, salad leaves, tomato, asparagus, feta, cucumber, minted yoghurt dressing
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