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

  • 250gm Canterbury Angus Rump $28.0
  • Add spare ribs to any steak $6.0
  • Vanilla Ice Cream Sundae $14.0
    • with pink wafer finger and your choice of chocolate, caramel or berry sauce
  • Aubergine Melt Burger $19.5
    • grilled eggplant, bell peppers, mozzarella, fresh tomato salsa, summer greens
  • O.G.H.Coleslaw $6.0
  • Fish and Chips $14.0
    • shoestring fries and O.G.H.Coleslaw
  • Fried Chicken Burger $23.5
    • crispy fried chicken, buffalo mayo, house pickle, ranch slaw
  • Skillet Cookie $12.5
    • freshly baked with dark choc chunks, whipped vanilla ice cream
  • Licorice Gelato $5.00
    • 2015 Silver Award winning Gelato from Gellicious Gelato. If you are Hell bent on Licorice - this is for you. Contains Gluten and Dairy. 180ml tub - share it or smash it yourself
  • 333 - Hellthy Kids Pizza $5.00
    • Tomato Base Sauce, 100% Mozzarella Cheese and 1 Topping. Made with 100% free range ingredients
  • Prawn Horns $7.50
    • 6 whole Prawns seasoned with coriander and green onions rolled in a crispy wonton style pastry..with your choice of dip
  • Pandemonium $18.50 / $9.00
    • Chicken, Cranberry Sauce and Camembert. Made with 100% free range ingredients (Double / Snack)
  • Crumbed Camembert $9.00
    • 6 wedges deep fried and served with your choice of dip - we recommend Cranberry or Sweet Chilli
  • 333 - Hellthy Kids Pizza & Drink $6.50
    • A Healthy Kid's Pizza Plus a Kid's Keri Juice or Pump Mini
  • Churros $4.00
    • 32 inch Spanish Donut broken into 6 manageable pieces - with your choice of dip
  • Purgatory $18.50 / $9.00
    • Onions, Garlic, Mushrooms, Sundried Tomatoes, Fresh Spinach and Feta. Optional Kalamata Olives (Double / Snack)
  • Grilled chicken breast $4.00
  • Creamy basil pesto fettucine $20.00
    • Fresh fettucine with basil pesto in a creamy mushroom and white wine sauce (add bacon for $3.00) (add chicken for $4.00)
  • Apple pie $10.00
    • Served with cream & french vanilla ice cream
  • Garlic butter, sour cream, aioli, gravy or BBQ sauce $1.00
  • Extra pizza toppings $3.00 each
    • Chicken / pepperoni / salami / smoked chicken / smoked cheese / mozzarella / chorizo / pine nuts / feta / bacon
  • Curry of the day $22.00
    • From tandoori chicken to creamy tikka masala, our curry of the day is always served with homemade garlic naan & rice ( can be spiced up on request )
  • The spanish $16.00
    • Chorizo, chicken, feta, red pepper & mushroom
  • -Add bacon $3.00
  • Black Bean Steak $12.70
  • Ginger Beef $12.70
  • Sliced Chicken and Seasonal Veggies $12.70
  • Chicken Mushroom Chow Mein $12.70
  • Chicken With Satay Sauce $12.70
  • Prawn & Cashew $15.90
  • Steak With Satay Sauce $12.70
  • Bami Goreng (noodles) $11.70
  • Fish (Battered) $2.40
  • Crumbed Prawns (each/doz) $1.00 /$10.00
  • Vegetarian $4.80
  • Mini Donuts (6) $2.20
  • Chicken Filla $6.00
  • Double Chocolate $2.20
  • Corn Nuggets (each/doz) $ 0.80/$8.00
  • Onion Rings (each/doz) $0.80/$8.00
  • Fried Rice $12.50
    • A traditional Asian favourite cooked with quality jasmine rice and fresh seasonal vegetables. Chicken, Beef, Pork or Vegetables & Tofu
  • Spicy Herbs $12.50
    • This dish is flavoured with a wonderful variety of Asian flavours, including lemongrass, fresh basil, garlic, green peppercorns and fresh vegetables. Chicken, Beef, Pork or Vegetables & Tofu
  • Cashew Nut Stir Fry $12.50
    • An abundance of fresh vegetables and cashew nuts – very popular. Chicken, Beef, Pork or Vegetables & Tofu
  • Seafood Salad $12.50
    • Cooked at a lower heat in stock, this very spicy seafood dish includes celery, shallots and tomato. Vegetables & Tofu
  • Prawn $14.50
    • available in certain meals
  • Pork Spare Ribs (4) $6.00
    • Marinated in a succulent mixture of spices and sauces, accompanied with our soy and sweet chilli dipping sauces
  • Lemongrass Stir Fry $12.50
    • Your choice of meat stir-fried with fresh lemongrass and fresh seasonal vegetables. Chicken, Beef, Pork or Vegetables & Tofu
  • Chilli Stir Fry $12.50
    • Stir fried fresh seasonal vegetables with our own HOT chilli paste sauce. Chicken, Beef, Pork or Vegetables & Tofu
  • Pla Rad Prik $21.50
    • Deep Fried Fish top with our special fragrant chilli sauce
  • Noodle Soup
    • Rice noodle, meat, garlic and garnished with spring onion and coriander.
  • 10x Spring Rolls Vegetarian $7.00
  • Tom Yum
    • Spicy and sour soup with mushroom, onion, tomato, celery, coriander and fresh herbs.
  • 7x Vegetables Tempura $8.00
  • Pad Prik Gang Paste
    • Stir fried meat with long bean, red capsicum, red curry paste and leech lime leaf.
  • Ginger
    • Stir fried meat with garlic, ginger, pepper and mixed vegetable.
  • Fried Rice
    • Stir fried meat with rice, vegetables, salt, sugar, pepper, egg onion and garnished with spring onion.
  • The Classic $9
    • Eggs on toast with grilled tomato
  • Chicken nuggets & chips $9
  • Fish n Chips $15
    • battered Hoki fillet with fries, salad garnish, tartar sauce
  • Salad of the Day $10
  • Fries $6
  • Pancake $9
    • served maple syrup, ice cream or cream
  • The Workman $18
    • Eggs, bacon, sausages, mushrooms, hashbrown & toast (tomato optional)
  • Chicken Tenderloins $16
    • served with salad garnish, fries & sweet chilli sauce
  • Tarakihi $5.00
  • 4 Fish, 2 Hot Dogs, 2 Meat Patties, 3 Potato Fritters and 2 Scoops Chips $16.00
  • Cheese and Pineapple $5.00
  • Works Burguer $6.50
  • Bacon and Egg $5.00
  • Sausage / Hot Dog $2.20
  • Fish / Chips-1 scoop $2.40
  • Falafel $7.95
  • Hawaiian $5.80
  • Chips 1 Scoop $2.40
  • Fish $2.40
  • Blue Cod
  • Lasagna Topper $3.00
  • Pineapple $1.60
  • Plain $3.20
  • Vegetarian $5.80
  • Lamb Tikka Masala (Med) $13.90
  • Chicken Vindaloo (Hot) $13.90
  • Seasonal Vegetables $5.90
  • Stuffed Kulcha $5.00
  • Onion Bhajees (7pcs) $5.50
  • Kadhai Chicken (Hot) $13.90
  • Chicken Jaffrani Briyani (Med) $13.90
  • Butter Naan $2.80
  • FOD $23.00
    • lightly speckled salt and spice dusted fillets, salad, fries and smoked paprika cream
  • Foot $12.00
  • Eggs Benedict $18.00
    • 2 soft poached free range eggs on crumpets and hollandaise: with either crispy bacon or smoked salmon and spinach
  • Vegetarian n/a
    • Asparagus, cherry tomatoes, zucchini, pine nuts, light citrus oil and Halloumi
  • Pastries $9.00
    • chocolate Danish; mixed berry compote and soft cream
  • Black Doris Duck n/a
    • Plum marinated duck slices, toasted fennel, crumbled feta and sprouts
  • Big Azzz Breakfast $19.00
    • 2 free range eggs, any style on toast with tomato, sausage, bacon, sautéed mushrooms and hash
  • Thai Chicken n/a
    • Yellow Thai curry marinated chicken, sweet chilli sauce, capsicum, onion, bamboo shoots, cashew pieces and coriander
  • Chicken Naan $6.00
    • Naan stuffed with chicken, onions & homemade spices baked in tandoor.
  • Fish Tikka (5 pieces) $14.00
    • Ling fish marinated in garlic, ginger and tandoori masala grilled in tandoor with chunks of onion, capsicum & tomato served with mint chutney.
  • Fish Jalfrezi $18.50
    • Fish prepared with large chunks of green capsicum, tomatoes cooked in ginger, garlic, green chili & coriander in sweet tomato based sauce.
  • Beef Madras $16.50
    • Beef cooked in South Indian style curry, prepared with coconut, mustard seeds & curry leaves.
  • Kadhai Paneer $14.50
    • Indian cottage cheese cooked in dry sauce with ginger, onion, tomatoes & capsicum.
  • Mint Sauce $3.00
  • Lamb Korma $16.50
    • A mild lamb dish cooked in creamy sauce made of cashew nuts, cream & spices.
  • Half (4 pieces) $12.00
  • Fish Cakes (3 pcs) $7.50
  • Mains
    • Chicken with Cashew Nuts / Sweet & Sour Pork / Egg Fried Rice
  • Scallops with Vegetable $23.50
  • Wontons Soup $6.00
  • Soup
    • Chicken with Sweet Corn Soup
  • Sweet & Sour Chicken $15.50
  • Beef with Black Bean Sauce $15.50
  • Dessert
    • Ice Cream Sundaes
  • Chili Beef
  • Large $11.00
  • Lemon Honey Chicken
  • Wonton Soup $9.50
  • Fish $2.90
    • Fried or crumbed
  • Vegetarian Noodle Soup $7.00
  • Fried Rice
  • Small $9.90
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