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

  • Starters
  • Cannoli with custard $5.00
  • Broccoli and rocket salad, crumbed poached egg, truffle vinaigrette, vincotto (V) $16.00
  • Beef carpaccio, parmesan, lemon aioli, capers, white anchovies $16.00
  • House smoked salmon, fennel and orange salad, salsa verde (GF) $16.00
  • Tartufo (V) $22.00
    • Mushrooms, mozzarella, black truffle oil, parmesan
  • Pepperoni $23.00
    • Venison pepperoni, red onion, chilli oil, mozzarella, tomato, rocket
  • Set lemon cream $15.00
    • with rhubarb, prosecco jelly, rhubarb crumble
  • Crispy Chicken $8.50
  • Chicken, Pork or Beef Fried Rice Noodle $12.00
  • Seafood Salad $16.00
  • BBQ Pork & Vege $15 Med/$27 Lg
  • Special Fried Spring Rolls & Grilled Pork on Rice Vermicelli $13.00
  • Hello Vietnam Special Salad $16.00
  • Stewed Jumpo Shrimp in Yummy Sauce $20 Med/$40 Lg
  • Cendol & Coconut Cream $5.00
  • $30 Legends Sharebox® N/A
    • Available after 10:30am. Included in the $30 Legends ShareBox®: 2 x Big Mac® / 1x McChicken® / 1x Filet-o-Fish® / 1 x 6pk Chicken McNuggets® / 2 x Medium Fries / 2 x Small Fries / 4 x Medium Soft Drinks
  • Small Fries N/A
    • Get them while they're hot. Our legendary super-tasty French fries are the perfect side to any meal. We only use the highest quality potatoes to create those delicious strands of crispy fluffy fries you love.
  • Strawberry Sundae N/A
    • Be sweet. Delicious, fluffy soft-serve made with fresh milk, topped with a yummy strawberry sauce.
  • Toasted Bagel with Strawberry Jam N/A
    • Lightly toasted bagel available with whipped butter and strawberry jam.
  • Cheeseburger N/A
    • Our legendary cheeseburger is a combo of 100% beef, onions, pickle, ketchup, mustard and cheese, all in a soft burger bun.
  • Oreo® Cookies McFlurry® N/A
    • For a delicious mouthful of crunchy biscuit pieces blended into creamy soft serve, try the Oreo® Cookie McFlurry.
  • Double Cheeseburger N/A
    • Bite into a double helping of your favourite burger. Two 100% beef patties topped with mouth-watering melted cheese, pickles, a tangy mustard and sweet tomato ketchup makes this burger irresistible.
  • Double Quarter Pounder® N/A
    • Satisfy your ultimate hunger. Take two quarter pounds* of 100% NZ beef, then complete the tasty picture with cheese, onions, tangy mustard and pickles. Bet your mouth is watering right now.
  • Seafood Fried Noodle $11.00
  • Combination Chow Mien $9.50
  • Vegetarian Fried Rice $9.00
  • Pork Fried Rice $9.00
  • Prawn Har Mee (Prawn Noodle Soup) $9.50
    • Boiled egg noodles and rice vermicelli with prawns, chicken, pork and fish balls in spicy prawn stock soup
  • Beef and Vegetables $11.00
    • stir fried with your choice of sauce
  • Nasi Goreng $9.50
    • Spicy fried rice with chicken, roast pork pieces and beansprouts
  • Fried Tofu $4.50
    • with Sweet Chilli Sauce
  • Chicken Parmigiana, Chips and a Garden Salad $16.50
  • Wedges topped with Sour Cream $7.00
  • Macaroni and Cheese, Chips and a Salad $10
  • Steak, Eggs, Chips and a Garden Salad topped with Garlic Butter $17.50
  • Wedges topped with Bacon and Grilled Cheese and Sour Cream $9.50
  • Bacon, Eggs, Chips and a Hash Brown $12.50
  • Crispy Chicken and Bacon Salad $16.50
  • Roast Roll and Chips $9.50
  • Burrito rolled in a soft flour tortilla/FILL IT WITH $12.90
    • Chicken-Marinated in Pepe's authentic smoked chipotle adobo sauce and grilled to perfection
  • BEAN & RICE BURRITO $6.90
    • With melted queso cheese
  • MEAT QUESADILLA $7.90
  • Guacamole $2.00
  • Grilled Veggies
  • Sour Cream
  • Burrito rolled in a soft flour tortilla/FILL IT WITH $12.90
    • Pork Carnitas-Marinated in Pepe's authentic smoked chipotle and juniper sauce, braised slowly overnight, then shredded
  • Double Meat $2.50
  • Smoked pork belly $16
    • peach puree, pickled celery, purple walnut, apple & cress salad
  • Irish coffee R18 $13
    • long black coffee, Jamesons Caskmates whiskey, lightly whipped cream
  • Eggs benedict $16
    • toasted English muffin, poached egg, asparagus, triple smoked ham & hollandaise
  • Pesto & parmigiana reggiano flat bread $10
    • smoked butter, extra virgin olive oil & 20yr aged balsamic
  • Charred peach, toasted purple walnut & cress $6
  • Gnocchi $17
    • pan seared buckwheat gnocchi with courgette, roquette, pea puree, hazelnuts & goats curd
  • Honey roast pearl onions & kumara $6
  • Cheese $25
    • 3 varieties of imported & local cheeses changing regularly, served with figs, pear, quince paste & crackers
  • @tony’s combo $39.00
    • white fish, salmon, mussels, 90g beef 100g chicken
  • Shaki niku tataki $21.00
    • 90g thinly sliced quick seared rare venison.
  • Otoshi $6.00
    • house appetizer
  • Ise-ebi POA
    • 500g whole fresh crayfish $market (check availability)
  • Shifudo & niku $40.00
    • white fish, salmon, mussels, prawn, scallop, & choice of 1 beef, or venison, or ostrich or lamb
  • Tempura banana $17.00
    • deep fried tempura banana with ice cream and fruits
  • Hotate $38.00
    • 8 big Japanese juicy scallops
  • Maguro tataki $21.00
    • 90g quick seared fresh tuna served rare with garlic soy sauce.
  • Stir Fried roast duck breast $22
  • Thai Chilli beef $20
  • Pan fried dumplings 1 dozen $14
    • Pork and chievs, Chicken and Spinach, Vegeterian
  • Chrispy prawns 1 dozen $12
  • Chicken and cashew nuts on rice $15
  • Curry chicken $20
  • Roasted Duck leg $26
  • Teriyaki Salmon $23
  • Mini caesar salad, whb garden salad, sauteed summer veggies with lemon and herb n/a
  • Chargrilled venison belly skewers with horopito and rocket pesto. G/F. D/F $14.00
  • Crispy skinned salmon $36.00
  • Chocolate chip cookie ice cream sandwich $6.00
  • Braised lamb shoulder in a spiced tomato and olive sauce with mediterranean bulgur wheat, labneh and fresh herbs $22.50
  • Vanilla, strawberry and rosewater panna cotta with lavender scented creme fraiche ice cream and honeycomb. G/F $14.00
  • Sauted greens with herb and feta crumbs and truffled pomme puree. G/F n/a
  • Tomato, mushroom, potato rosti, spinach, two eggs, kumara rosti $4.00
  • The bird cage burger $23.5
    • grilled Cajun chicken breast with streaky bacon and guacamole. Served with golden fries
  • Crunchie ice cream cake $12.5
    • layers of whipped ice cream covered with hokey pokey and a caramel and chocolate sauce
  • 200gm rump steak $26.5
    • cooked to your liking and topped with garlic butter, served with a green salad and golden fries
  • Seasoned wedges $9.5
    • with sour cream and sweet chilli sauce
  • Meatlovers pizza $20
    • chorizo, chicken, pepperoni and bacon, finished with our famous barbecue sauce
  • Weekend omelette (11am-3pm) $16.0
    • three eggs, ham, cheese and mushroom
  • Cranberry and chicken pizza $20
    • chicken, cranberry, roasted cashew nuts and cream cheese Gluten free bases available – add $4.0
  • The antipasto platter $35.0
    • cured meats, cheeses, marinated vegetables, pesto, house-made dips with toasted ciabatta & crackers
  • The ''John Gotti'' $26.00
    • Silky smoked salmon, caper berries, ricotta, basil and lemon mayo
  • ''Gayeddie'' $24.00
    • Mushrooms, bell pepper, onion, sun dried tomato finished with baby spinach and aioli
  • Texmex Nachos Melt $18.50
    • Baked with, jalapenos, smoky Mexican farty beans served with spicy guacamole, sour cream and loads of melted cheese
  • Salvatore ''Bill'' Bonanno $28.00
    • Sea salmon, shrimp, calamari, black olives, capers and baby spinach with dill sour cream
  • Don Mario Santoini $26.00
    • Pulled pork, cowboy beans, smoked hickory BBQ sauce, mozzarella and sour cream
  • ''Big Paulie'' Castellano $28.00
    • Pepperoni, NY sausage, Clemenza's meatball, ham and bacon with garlic tomato sauce
  • Joey ''The Greek'' Gallo $24.00
    • Feta cheese, black olive, tomato, red onion, bell peppers and artichoke
  • Roasted Corn and Bacon Chowder $16.00
    • Served in a sour dough bread cob
  • Homemade Pie Priced daily
    • Please ask our staff for today's creation
  • Gluten Free Options $2.00
  • Bar Basket (Single serve / Share serve) $12 / $18
    • Wontons, Spring Rolls, Samosas, Chicken Goujons & Onion Rings w sweet chilli & Tomato sauces
  • Garden Salad $7
    • Served with seasonal toppings & honey mustard dressing
  • Bar Basket (Single serve / Share serve) $12 / $18
    • Spring rolls, samosas, fish goujons, wontons with a selection of sauces
  • Vegetable Korma $24
    • Field mushrooms & red pepper korma served on jasmine rice & poppadum
  • Eggs Benedict $16.50
    • Two perfectly poached eggs served on ciabatta with middle bacon & hollandaise
  • Moroccan Lamb Pizza $20
    • Moroccan spiced tender lamb with red oonion, green peppers & mozzarella
  • (GF) = Gluten Free / (VA) = Vegan Available / (EF) = Egg Free /(V)= Vegan / (DF) = Dairy Free
  • Eggs terra viva (v) $24
    • With mushroom and feta, served on homemade english muffins with poached eggs and hollandaise
  • Rare roast beef salad $24.50
    • Roast pumpkin, glazed mushrooms, mustard sprouts, spinach, crostini & horseradish cream
  • The pretzel burger $25
    • Tarragon glazed free range chicken, tomato, mole & aioli served with chips & green herb mayonnaise
  • available 11am to 2:30pm
  • The naan (ef) $16.50
    • Herb naan, cream cheese, spinach & tomato compote with your choice of either bacon or mushrooms
  • Brioche french toast (va) $19.50
    • With bacon jam ice cream & maple syrup
  • Spiced chicken salad $24.50
    • Bell pepper, toasted cashew, roasted red onion & spinach finished with tamarind yoghurt
  • Sour Cream $2.5
  • Chunky Fries $8.5
  • Corned Beef Hash $18
    • With bacon and mushroom bits, crushed potatoes, poached egg and hollandaise
  • Curly Fries $9
  • Green Thai Curry $19.5
    • Chicken and prawn curry served with fragrant rice
  • Field mushrooms $4
  • Housemade beans $4
  • Steak Sandwich $23
    • 150g Porterhouse stacked with lettuce, tomato, mustard, roasted mushrooms, fried egg, jalapeño mayo and curly 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