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

  • Bagels $11.5
    • Salmon + Cream cheese
  • Mushrooms $4.5
  • Bagels $7.9
    • Pesto + Cream cheese
  • Porridge $11.5
    • Quinoa, linseed, oats, dates, toasted nut mix seasonal fruit + cream
  • Vege Benedict $18
    • Poached eggs, mushrooms, spinach, hollandaise, cayenne pepper on Turkish
  • Avocado Smash $16.9
    • w/ poached eggs, feta, dukkah on wholegrain toast
  • Big House $21.9
    • Hungarian sausage, bacon, potato rosti, poached eggs, mushrooms, roasted tomato + side of Chutney
  • Bagels $6.9
    • Jam + Cream cheese
  • Fritters - Mushroom $1.00
  • Pineapple Rings $2.00
  • Garlic Chips $3.90
  • Patties - Paua $6.30
  • Patties - Chicken $3.70
  • Cod - Crumbed $5.50
  • Fish $2.60
  • Patties - Steak & onion $2.60
  • French Toast with Banana & Yogurt $16.50
  • Bagel with Whipped Cream Cheese, Jam or Pesto $9.50
  • Bacon / Potato Fritter / Eggs / Sausage / Mushrooms / Sauteed Spinach / Sourdough / 5 Grain Bread $5.00
  • Chicken Liver Pate with Toast & Bread and Butter Pickles $18.50
  • Potato Fritter, Guacamole, Cottage Cheese & Poached Egg $17.50
  • Bagel with Smoked Salmon, Beetroot & Horseradish Pesto $19.50
  • Large $12.50
  • Quiche of the Day with Daily Salad $22.50
  • B.B.Q Pork Noodle Soup $10.00
    • Rice noodle with B.B.Q pork, bean sprouts.
  • Chicken Cashew Nut $10.00
    • Stir fried chicken with vegetables and cashew nut
  • Won Ton Soup $10.00
    • Won ton and bean sprouts.
  • Thai Ho Fan ( Chicken, Beef, Pork ) $10.00
    • Stir fried rice noodle with vegetables, and gravy.
  • Stir Fried Basil ( Chicken, Beef, Pork ) $10.00
    • Stir fried basil and vegetables
  • Pad Thai (Chicken, Beef, Pork)
    • Thai fried rice noodles with egg, bean sprouts, spring onion, crushed peanut.
  • Beef Noodle Soup $10.00
    • Rice noodle with beef, bean sprouts.
  • Open lunch: tuesday - saturday 11:30am - 2:00pm
  • Chicken
  • Combo 1 $11.50
    • Roast Sandwich, 3 roast potatoes, 420ml coke
  • -Rolls $7.90
  • Beef
  • 2 Lamb Shanks $17.50
  • -Chips $2.90 each
  • -Small $10.50
  • -Rolls $7.90
  • Pollo $27
    • tender slices of chipotle chicken
  • Chilli Con Queso $16
    • sizzling guajillo and jalapeno spiced cheese dip served with corn chips, a house favourite
  • Carne $27
    • tender slices of adobo spiced beef
  • Carne Asada $32
    • ribeye steak chargrilled to your liking with guajillo spiced potatoes, chilli butter and salad greens
  • Ensalada Caesar $24
    • Add chicken
  • Tacos De Carne (2 Tacos / 3 Tacos) $16 / $22
    • beef braised in cascabel chilli sauce topped with guacamole
  • Tacos Al Pastor (2 Tacos / 3 Tacos) $16 / $22
    • pibil braised pulled pork with smoked pineapple salsa and slaw
  • Cajeta Cheesecake $12
    • A baked cheesecake of cajeta goats milk caramel, with tequila laced berry compote and whipped vanilla cream
  • Fried Noodles/ Rice stick (BBQ pork) $10.50
  • Other Flavoured Green Milk Tea $5.20
    • Taro, Apple, Lychee, Mandarin, Peach
  • Fried Noodles Soup (chicken & prawn) $11.80
  • Wonton Noodles Soup $11.50
  • Orange Juice $3.80
  • Spiced OX tongue $8.50
  • Mango Pudding Milk $5.60
  • Deep fried pork chop noodles $10.00
  • Fish Madras $16.50
    • Seasonal fish fillets cooked with mustard, ginger, garlic and coconut milk with spices and garnished with curry leaves.
  • Prawn 65 $14.50
    • Prawns marinated in yoghurt, spices, battered in corn flour, eggs, bakers flour and deep fried, served with salad
  • Vegetable Korma $13.90
    • An assortment of fresh vegetables deliciously cooked in a cream and cashew based sauce
  • Bhuna Chicken / Bhuna Lamb $14.90
    • Boneless chicken pieces /diced lamb cooked with garlic, ginger, fresh coriander, capsicum, onions, mango chutney and spices
  • Lamb Seekh Kebab (4 pieces) $10.00
    • Minced lamb blended with fresh herbs, onions and spices, skewered and cooked in a tandoor, served with mint sauce
  • Onion Bhaji (5 pieces) $5.00
    • Thinly sliced onions dipped in chickpea flour and spices, cooked to golden perfection and served with tamarind sauce
  • Basmati Rice $2.50
    • Plain, steamed Basmati rice
  • Tandoori Chicken (Half / Whole) $9.00 / $16.95
    • Whole chicken marinated in yoghurt and spices, baked to perfection in a tandoor and served with salad
  • PASTA OF THE DAY P.O.A
    • check the specials board for today's pasta
  • CHICKEN WRAP $12.00
    • chicken tenders with salad and thick cut fries
  • CHEESECAKE $12.00
    • check out the specials board for today's cheesecake
  • FARMHOUSE BREAKFAST $21.00
    • beef sausages, bacon, hash brown, eggs, beans, mushrooms, tomatoes and hollandaise sauce
  • ROAST VEGETABLE STACK $19.50
    • served on polenta bread with roast capsicum coulis
  • HAMBURGER $17.50
    • beef, tasty cheese and bbq sauce served with thick cut fries
  • NACHOS $12.00
    • house- made cowboy chilli beef with sour cream and guacamole
  • CHICKEN SCHNITZEL BURGER $18.50
    • house-made chicken schnitzel, cheese and mayonnaise, served with thick cut fries
  • Seekh Kebab $8.50
    • Minced Lamb combined with green herbs and spices, skewered and slow cooked in the tandoor.
  • Tomato Onion Coriander $2.50
  • Goat Vindaloo $14.00
  • Lamb Biryani $14.90
  • Aloo Gobi $12.00
  • Butter Prawns $15.50
  • Mushroom Tikka $8.50
    • Marinated mushrooms slow cooked in the Tandoor.
  • Onion Bhaji $6.50
    • Slice onion with Indian spices coated with chickpea batter. Served with mint and tamarind chutney
  • Broccoli and Blue Cheese S$12.00/M$17.50/L$29.50
    • Broccoli, blue cheese and sliced pear. Garnished with walnut and parsley
  • Meat Lovers S $12.00/ M $17.50/ L $29.00
    • A mouth-watering medley of seasoned topside beef, bacon, pepperoni and cabanas with Spag's own BBQ Sauce.
  • Capricciosa S $12.00/M $17.50 /L$29.00
    • Pronounce it if you can! Bacon, mushrooms, fresh sliced tomato, capsicum, black olives.
  • Roast Pork $29.50
    • Tender pork pieces nestled between seasonal roast veggies finished with parsley and apple sauce.
  • Smoked Salmon Tag $21.00
    • Filleted and smoked salmon with diced tomatoes in a creamy pesto sauce.
  • Three Cheeses and Spinach S $12.00/ M $17.50/ L $29.50
    • Blue cheese, feta cheese and parmesan. Served with spinach and roasted garlic.
  • Lime Chicken $29.50
    • Shredded chicken breast doused in lime infused olive oil topped with capsicum, red onions, and mild red peppers. Served with a wedge of fresh lime.
  • Prosciutto S $12.50/ M $18.00/ L $29.50
    • Prosciutto ham, mushrooms and cracked pepper. Topped with parsley
  • Smoked Chicken Sage / Onion Relish $10
  • Pulled Pork, Grilled Cheese, Red Pepper Relish $10
  • Deluxe Cheese Toastie $8
  • Best Bacon Buttie $8
  • Haast Whitebait Fritter $8
  • Rump Steak, Roast Veg Chutney, Grilled Cheese $10
  • Plus Fried Eggs $1
  • Kransky and Egg Roll $8
    • Fried or Scrambled
  • Sticky Rice Small $3.00 Large $5.00
  • Pad Kee Mao
    • (Stir fried rice noodle with spicy basil sauce with the meat of your choice)
  • Thai Omelette with rice $10.00
  • Thai Bamboo shoot Salad (Soop No Mai) $10.00
    • (Shredded bamboo shoot in wild Thai leaves, hot lime sauce, onions, fish sauce and chilis)
  • Steam Rice $3.00
  • Prawns $13.00
  • Chicken $9.00
  • Stir Fried with the meat of your choice
  • For dietary options please ask staff: Gluten free/vege/vegan etc
  • Yoghurt and maple $15.5
  • Bacon, banana & maple $18
  • Huevos Rancheros $18
    • Spicy Mexican-style beans between two tortillas, topped with 2 eggs, sour cream, Hector’s fresh salsa, cheese, lettuce
  • Bacon, banana & maple $18.5
  • Little Hector $12
    • Eggs done your way on Hector’s home-made bread
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  • Quesadilla $18
    • A 10.5inch tortilla folded over marinated and slow-cooked meat. Cheese, chipotle hot-sauce, salsa, sour cream, lettuce
  • Eggs florentine $14.00
    • Hot buttered english muffins, poached eggs with creamed spinach and hollandaise sauce
  • Eggs benedict $16.00
    • Hot buttered english muffins, streaky bacon and poached eggs topped with hollandaise
  • Vegetarian breakfast $16.00
    • Eggs, spinach, mushroom, hash brown, grilled tomato & toast
  • Breakfast stack $15.00
    • Hash Browns, grilled tomato, bacon & eggs
  • Omelette $16.00
    • Freshly made to order with a choice of three fillings- mushroom, ham cheese, spinach, onion, tomato.
  • Big breakfast $20.00
    • Sausages, bacon, eggs, hash brown, mushroom, grilled tomato & a side of toast
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