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

  • Smashed Avocado $3.50
  • Spinach $3.50
  • Spreads and Jams $2.00
  • Black Betty's Vegetarian Big Breakfast $19.50
    • Two eggs, grilled haloumi, kumara rosti, roasted herb tomato, avocado smash, field mushrooms and spinach served with toast.
  • Smoked Salmon $4.00
  • Two Eggs $4.00
  • Creamy Mushroom Stack $15.00
    • With potato rosti, sautéed baby spinach and a poached egg
  • Black Betty's Big Breakfast $21.50
    • Two eggs, streaky bacon, breakfast sausages, potato layer cake, roasted herb tomato and field mushrooms served with toast.
  • Deep fried prawn twisters $8.00
  • Black pepper beef fried noodle $15.00
  • Chicken & fish maw soup (small/medium/large) $8.00/$22.00/$36.00
  • Pickled jelly fish $9.00
  • Mixed mushroom hotpot $18.00
  • Bami goreng $13.00
  • Chicken & cream corn soup (small/medium/large) $7.00/$18.00/$28.00
  • Stir fried eggplant $18.00
  • Steamed Chicken Bun $4.50
  • Chai Siu Cheong Fun $4.50
  • Sui Mai $5.00
  • Dan Tart $2.50
  • Shrimp Dumpling $5.50
  • Tripe $5.00
  • Law Buck Go $4.50
  • Pumpkin Cake $4.50
  • Half Scoop Chips $2.00
  • Crab Stick (battered) $2.00
  • Hashbrown $1.40
  • Veggie Roll $3.20
  • Steak Burger $6.40
    • Two beef patties, steak fried with onion & Gary's seasoning, lettuce & tomato sauce.
  • Spring Roll $3.20
  • Wicked Nibbles (x3) $4.00
  • Cinnamon Donut $2.50
  • Plain Sausage / Pineapple Ring $.2.50
  • Meat Patties $2.50
    • 100% beef mince, potato, onion & herbs. Legendary family favourite!!!
  • Your Own Combo! Basic Burger $3.50
    • Plus your choice of extras: cheese, bacon, egg, tomato, beetroot, pineapple, mushroom - Plus $1.00 per extra
  • Seafood Fritters $2.50
    • Hoki fish, crabsticks, fresh herbs, spring onion and smoked fish. Yummy mix of seafood!
  • Awesomeness in a burger! Egg, meat pattie, onion, tomato, lettuce, beetroot & tomato sauce $5.50
  • Plain Donut / Chocolate Donut / Jam Wrap $2.50
  • Vege Burger $5.50
    • Crumbed vege pattie, lettuce, onion & tomato sauce. Really yummy...really filling!!
  • Curry & Rice Rolls $2.50
  • -Large $17.50
  • Quarter $6.00
  • Lamb
  • -Roast potato $0.7 each
  • -Rolls $7.90
  • -Sandwiches $6.90
  • -Chips $2.90 each
  • Chicken
  • Prawns $5
  • Satay Chicken Skewers $9
    • Tender cuts of chicken marinated in Thai spices, grilled to perfection and served with house peanut sauce.
  • Chicken/Beef/Pork $3
  • Coconut Prawns $9
    • King prawns coated with shredded coconut, served with honey mustard sauce.
  • Singapore Satay Stir Fry (Chicken/Beef/Pork) $19
    • Roasted peanut sauce, fresh seasonal vegetable, rich, sweet and satisfying
  • Summer Rolls $9
    • Freshly made rice paper rolls, pork and prawns, carrot, cucumber, mint, lettuce, vermicelli noodles with le xo’m dipping sauce.
  • “Flirting With Danger” Chiang Mai Fermented Pork Ribs $15
    • Sour cured pork ribs that are fermented with cooked rice then deep fried and served with ginger soy sauce.
  • "Bun" Ha Noi $18.5
    • Vermicelli noodle, lettuce, mint, coriander, peanut, crispy spring roll, and grilled pork served with special le Xo'm sauce
  • APPLE CRANBERRY FETA SALAD WITH TOASTED WALNUTS $8.00
    • Apple, cranberries, toasted walnuts and feta with fresh salad leaves and a lite balsamic dressing (GF), (V)
  • MONK’S BACON AND EGGS $21.00
    • Bacon, free range eggs, tomato, mushrooms, oven roasted potatoes, toasted ciabatta with house made hollandaise sauce
  • EGGS ON TOAST $13.00
    • Two poached free range eggs on toasted ciabatta. Side extra’s available (DF)
  • MIXED PLATTER $15.00
    • Brie, olives and pesto, served with toasted ciabatta (V)
  • We have a good selection of sweet items and savoury items available in our chilled cabinet. Please see counter staff to make your choice.
  • PORTOBELLO MUSHROOM, TOMATO & SPINACH ON POLENTA CAKE $18.00
    • Oven baked Portobello mushroom with tomato and spinach, served on herbed parmesan polenta cake with a poached egg and house made hollandaise sauce (V), (GF)
  • LAMB SALAD WITH BABY VEGETABLES, HAZELNUTS & CRUMBLED FETA $23.50
    • Oven baked lamb rump with baby vegetables, watercress, hazelnuts and crumbled feta with a lite balsamic dressing (GF)
  • BATTERED FISH GOUJONS $13.50
    • Two battered fish goujons, served with salad, fries & tartare sauce (GF), (DF)
  • Sandwiches $4.00
  • Giant ham roll $5.50
  • Hot pork rolls $5.90
  • Patties $2.80
  • Sweet chilli chicken $5.90
  • Lasagne square $3.20
  • Sausages $2.80
  • Kebabs $3.30
  • Toast 6.00
    • with ham and mustard/single
  • Toast Turkish or grain 5.00
    • with fresh tomato / single
  • Toast 9.00
    • with ham and mustard/double
  • Hot smoked salmon … 6.50
  • Eggs Benedict 17.50
    • with hot smoked salmon …
  • Pesto pasta 14.00
    • Fettucine tossed in basil pesto and topped with roast tomato …
  • Mushrooms on toast 15.50
    • Mushrooms fried in garlic butter, served on grain toast and topped with feta …
  • Bacon butty 10.50
    • Free range smoky bacon, onion jam and tasty tomato sauce/with fried egg … add 2.5
  • Spring Roll $1.80
  • SUper (Ham Pattie, Bacon Egg, Cheese & Pineapple) $5.90
  • Steak $9.50
  • Sausage $1.20
  • BBQ Pork $10.90
  • Onion / Tomato $0.50
  • Vegetable $3.50
  • Ham $2.60
  • Lamb salad $24.5
    • with roasted baby beetroot, green beans and goat’s cheese, finished with balsamic
  • 200gm rump steak $26.5
    • cooked to your liking and topped with garlic butter, served with a green salad and golden fries
  • Weekend omelette (11am-3pm) $16.0
    • three eggs, ham, cheese and mushroom
  • The bird cage burger $23.5
    • grilled Cajun chicken breast with streaky bacon and guacamole. Served with golden fries
  • The antipasto platter $35.0
    • cured meats, cheeses, marinated vegetables, pesto, house-made dips with toasted ciabatta & crackers
  • Meatlovers pizza $20
    • chorizo, chicken, pepperoni and bacon, finished with our famous barbecue sauce
  • Cob loaf $9.0
    • with lashings of garlic butter make it cheesy $2.5
  • Shrimp cocktail $14.5
    • O.G.H classic with crunchy iceberg lettuce, avocado and Marie Rose dressing
  • Berry Compote & Yoghurt $12.00
  • Muesli $10.50
    • Homemade with berry compote & yogurt
  • Mushrooms & Tomatoes $3.00
  • Soup of the Day N/A
    • With bread or toast
  • Eggs Silvester $15.50
    • Poached eggs, crispy bacon served on our own Silverbacks grilled scone with hollandaise sauce - with salmon $17.50
  • Ham, Cheese, Pineapple $7.80
  • Kids Pancake $6.50
    • Fruit, marshmallows & golden syrup
  • Kids Platter $9.50
    • Sausages, bread, cheese, fruit & sweet treat
  • Trenches Platter $22.50
    • Meats / cheese / bits n bobs
  • Beer Battered Fish Fillet $18.50
    • served with Fries & Salad
  • Seafood Chowder $14.00
    • Mussels, Squid, Prawns & Clams Served with Garlic Bread
  • Vegetarian Nachos $15.50
    • Chilli Bean Mix Served on Corn Chips with Melted Cheese & Sweet Chilli Guacamole.
  • Steak, Chips & Salad $20.00
    • Cooked to your liking served with choice of Mushroom ~ Pepper or Red wine Jus.
  • Steak Sandwich $18.50
    • 200gm Sirloin ~ Pickle ~ Tomato ~Lettuce & Aioli.
  • Chocolat Fondant $13.00
    • served with Vanilla Bean Gelato.
  • Ceasar Salad with Chicken or Smoked Salmon $19.50
  • Buttermilk crispy chicken $11.00
  • Stuffed peppers $14.00
    • char-grilled red peppers, cream cheese, garlic & avocado (gf)
  • Marinated olives (gf) $11.00
  • Smoked salmon $18.00/ $25.00
    • Smoked salmon, capers, cream cheese, and red onion & cheese (Reg/ Large)
  • Pork belly taco $15.00
    • crispy belly, black beans, avocado & lime
  • Garlic Prawn $18.00/ $25.00
    • Prawns, capsicum, cream cheese, spinach & cheese (Reg/ Large)
  • Cortado fondue (for 2) $20.00
    • 3 cheese fondue, perfect for sharing
  • The pancake stack $16.00
    • maple syrup & berries topped with mascarpone whipped cream
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