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

  • Big Hot Dog $3.50
  • Fish Bites $1.00
  • Garlic Chips $3.90
  • Patties - Meat $2.50
  • Patties - Corn & Bacon $2.60
  • Battered Sausages $2.50
  • Patties - Chicken $3.70
  • Chips $2.60
  • Blueberry Pancakes $18
    • Freshly baked pancakes served with whipped cream & blueberry compote
  • Cheese Board $18
    • Gluten free option available
  • Canterbury Lamb Racks $ $34
    • Pan seared oven baked in a light mustard crumb served with truffle potato, ratatouille and red wine jus.
  • Kids Nuggets & Chips $8
    • Salad & tomato sauce
  • Gluten free available in all bread products $2
  • Extras $5
    • Bacon, Portobello Mushrooms,Spinach
  • Steak & Fries $12
    • 150g ribeye steak cooked medium with salad and fries
  • Breads and Dips $Two people $12 /Gluten free option $14; Up to four people $15 / Gluten free option $17
    • Selection of warmed breads served with 3 dips
  • 6 chicken nuggets $5.50
  • Sole fillet $5.50
  • Donuts $2.30
  • Spring rolls $3.50
  • 2 scoops of chips
  • 2 crab sticks
  • 6 squid rings $5.50
  • Fish $2.50
  • Spinach $3.50
  • Wholegrain Toast $4.00
  • Grilled Venison Open Sandwich $22.50
    • Sous Vide Venison Steak, with Roasted Vegetables, Spinach and Caramelised Onions served on Garlic Butterd, Toasted Honey Linseed bread
  • Hot Smoked Salmon Stack $22.50
    • Holy Smoke Salmon with Duchess Potato Cake, Bacon and Celery Salsa, Poached Egg and Horseradish Cream
  • Roasted Tomato $2.50
  • Streaky Bacon $5.00
  • Farmer’s Breakfast $22.50
    • The big one - Streaky Bacon, Irish Pork Sausage, Grilled Mushrooms, Roasted Tomato, Potato Cake, Wholegrain Toast & two free Range Eggs any Style
  • Chicken Caesar Salad $21.50
    • Our version of this classic Salad. Let us know if you would like anchovies
  • Jalapenos Rellenos $14
    • corn crusted jalapeno chilli filled with jalapeno spiced three cheese mix
  • Ensalada Caesar $24
    • Add chicken
  • Quesadilla De Queso $12
    • flour tortilla filled with melted cheese, chilli and coriander
  • Taco De Pollo $27
    • chicken breast dusted in guajillo chilli pan seared with onions, coriander, chipotle and pibil sauce topped with poblano pesto
  • Tomato Salsa $10
    • made fresh dally with chopped tomatoes, chilli, onion and cilantro and served with corn chips
  • Ancho Chilli Pork $23
    • corn tortillas filled with braised pork baked in Chipotle sauce and chilli cheese
  • Jalapenos $4
  • Quesadillas see below
    • a folded flour tortilla filled with cheese and one of our fillings, grilled to perfection and served with rice and salad
  • -Seafood $12.50
  • -Prawns $12.50
  • Thai Style Noodle Soup $10
    • Chicken or pork or beef
  • Red Curry $10
    • Bamboo shoots & vegetables with coconut milk. Vegetables, chicken, beef or pork or tofu
  • Panang Curry $10
    • Bean, copalum,
  • Tom Kha Soup
    • Cocked with sliced onion, tomatoes, mushrooms, spring onions & thai herbs with coconut milk
  • Fried Rice $10
    • Fried rice with egg & vegetables. Vegetables or tofu. Chicken, beef or pork
  • Pad thai (noodle) $10
    • 3mm rice noodle, fangy thai flavour crushed peanuts & bean sprouts. Vegetables or tofu, chicken, beef or pork
  • Vegetarian platter for two $16.90
    • Two pieces of vegetable samosa, onion Bhaji, vegetable Pakora and Paneer Pakora.
  • Chicken Vindloo $15.90
    • A very hot curry prepared with vinegar and spices with Vindaloo paste.This dish originates from Goa.
  • Mango Chutney $4.00
  • Goa Fish $18.90
    • Boneless fillet of fish, prawn cooked with vinegar, coconut milk, ginger garlic, green capsicum and variety of spices and cream.
  • Chicken do Payaza $15.90
    • Boneless chicken cooked in lightly spiced flavoured sauce and diced onion, ginger Garlic and spices.
  • Mango Chicken $15.90
    • Boneless chicken cooked with mango sauce and mild spices.
  • Mix pickle $3.00
  • Chicken Posht $15.90
    • Tender cubes of chicken sauteed in onions, garlic, ginger, fresh corianders and tomato, then cooked with roasted poppy seeds and spices.
  • Squid Rings (doz) $8.00
  • Meat Patties $2.00
  • COMBINATION FRIED RICE $11.50
  • ROAST PORK FOO YOUNG $11.00
  • ROAST PORK FRIED NOODLES $10.00
  • Steak $5.50
  • Potato Fritters 3 for $2.00
  • Cheese $3.80
  • Salad of the Day $10
  • Fries $6
  • Toasted ham & cheese sandwich with chips $9
  • The Rookie $15
    • Eggs bacon, hashbrown & toast (tomato optional)
  • Chicken nuggets & chips $9
  • French Toast $16
    • served with bacon, grilled banana maple syrup & ice cream
  • poached egg $1.50
  • Club Sandwich $15
    • deluxe ham, lettuce, tomato, cheese & mayonnaise with fries
  • Mince on toast w a poached egg $16.00
  • Eggs on toast $10.00
  • Granola with natural yoghurt and berries $9.00
  • Caesar salad - add chicken $4.00 $10.00
  • Smoked salmon on rye with poached egg, avocado and sauce hollandaise $16.50
  • French toasted banana bread with maple mousse and berries $15.00
  • Creamy Pumpkin $15.00
  • Soup of the day $15.00
  • Half Roll N/A
  • Crispy Chicken Curry $12
    • Crispy chicken with Japanese curry & fresh vegetable salad on rice
  • Beef yaki udon $11
  • Teriyaki Chicken $11
    • Chicken with teriyaki sauce & fresh vegetable salad on rice
  • Teriyaki Chicken Set $13
    • Teriyaki chicken on rice, tempura set & 2 chicken sushi with salad
  • Vegetarian yaki udon $11
  • Crispy Chicken $11
    • Crispy chicken with don-katsu sauce, egg & fresh vegetable salad on rice
  • Rice Ball N/A
  • All Items $15 Unless Stated
  • Bishops Fish n Chips.
    • A twist on an old classic, Panko crumbed Orange Roughy, served with steak fries and homemade tartare sauce.
  • Seafood Chowder $14.80
    • Creamy thick traditional chowder with bacon, mussels, cuttlefish and prawns. Served with grilled bread.
  • Tasting Plate $28.00
    • Sticky chicken wings, Bbq Ribs, Prawn cutlets, BBQ pork steam bun, Broccoli & ricotta balls, Pesto sticks
  • Thai Mushroom & Roasted Capsicum
    • Sliced mushrooms, roasted peppers, feta cheese on a sweet thai chilli base topped with basil pesto.
  • All kid’s meals are served with an ice cream sundae. Choose from Chocolate, Caramel, Raspberry OR Strawberry. With hundreds n thousands, chocolate bites and a pink wafer.
  • Smoked Chicken Salad
    • With crispy streaky bacon, fresh salad greens, tomato wedges, garnish. Mixed in homemade honey mustard dressing.
  • Assortment of Tea’s & Coffees $4.50 small $5.00 large
  • Florentines Patisserie $4
    • individual choice of Boysenberry Cheesecake
  • Venison (Sml / Med / Lge) $12.5 / $17.5 / $21
    • Wild venison served with kalamata olives, red onion, feta, roasted garlic and topped with plum sauce and parsley
  • Trio Napoli (Sml / Med / Lge) $11.5 / $15.5 / $20
    • The Italian trio from the southern town of Naples - Anchovies, olives and capers
  • Prosciutto (Sml / Med / Lge) $11.5 / $15.5 / $20
    • Prosciutto ham, mushrooms and cracked pepper. Topped with parsley
  • Milano (Sml / Med / Lge) $11 / $15 / $19.5
    • Garlic salami, fresh sliced tomatoes, capsicum, herbs - delicimo
  • Lemon Pepper Wedges $7.5
    • Lemon pepper potato wedges served with sour cream and sweet Thai chilli sauce
  • Chocolate Mousse $4
  • Al Funghi (Sml / Med / Lge) $9.5 / $13.5 / $18
    • Mushrooms, mushrooms and mushrooms with cracked pepper to bring out the flavour. Magic
  • available 11am to 2:30pm
  • Lox 'n bagel $17.50
    • Salt cured salmon, tomato, pesto, red onion, capers & cream cheese on a toasted bagel
  • The pretzel burger $25
    • Tarragon glazed free range chicken, tomato, mole & aioli served with chips & green herb mayonnaise
  • Available 7:30am to 2:30pm
  • Brioche french toast (va) $19.50
    • With bacon jam ice cream & maple syrup
  • French onion & grilled cheese (v) $13.50
    • On supergrain with tomato relish
  • Streaky bacon, smoked cumberland sausage $6
  • Mushroom, 2 eggs, spinach $5
  • Hot smoked Akaroa salmon $22.00
    • with house pickled beets, horseradish crème Fraiche, avocado, chives. Croute and soft herbs
  • Chicken pretzel roll with garlic aioli, soft greens, cheese and cucumber $9.00
  • Kids pack $9.00
    • with mini ham and cheese roll, biscuit dried fruit and juice
  • French fries with garlic aioli(V)(GF) $7.00
  • Toasted muesli. yoghurt and poached fruits $8.00
  • Green pea, feta and mint croquettes with roast hazelnuts, dehydrated olive, soft herbs and parmesan aioli(V) $11.00
  • Th Ruben sous vide beef with gruyere, sauerkraut. whole grain mustard aioli, rye and soft greens $8.00
  • Avocado with ricotta, mint, chilli, seeds, pistachio, black bean salsa and poached egg on rye $15.00
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