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

  • Warm beef salad $12.00
    • Sliced soy marinated beef on a tomato and cucumber salad with a mint and sesame dressing
  • Chicken supreme $23.00
    • Garlic marinated chargrilles chicken on a potato cake with sauteed veges and cream fraiche vinaigrette
  • Caesar salad $16.00
    • Traditional caesar salad tossed with bacon, croutons, anchovies, parmesan and the Taverns own dressing, topped with an egg
  • Steak sandwich $12.00
    • 150g ribeye on focaccia with lettuce, onions, cheese, tomato and egg to top it off
  • Chicken and port wine pate $12.00
    • With chutney, wholegrain toast and crackers
  • Vegetarian salad $16.00
    • Our chef's combo of hot treats, honey glazed carrots, spinach and beetroot with toasted pinenuts and feta bound in tarragon mayo
  • Eggs benedict $15.00
    • With a choice of bacon or salmon
  • Add chicken $3.00
  • Salmon $6
  • Whole Squid $22
  • Japanese Sake Steamed NZ Mussels $18
    • garlic flavour
  • Rice Small $3 Large $9
    • Premium Short Grain
  • Dinner Bento Box $36
    • sashimi, sushi, tempura, teriyaki, rice, pickles & miso soup
  • Octopus $6
  • Vegetable Roll $14
  • Teriyaki Chicken $22
  • Wakanui $50.00
    • 30 Day Aged, Grain Finished, South Canterbury rib eye 300g
  • Some bacon, an oyster & a croquette $13.00
  • Caesar salad $20.00
    • Yes it has anchovies!
  • Smoked pork scotch fillet $37.00
    • cumin polenta, broccolini, blood orange marmalade
  • BMF chicken $26.00
    • fried chicken, slaw, mash, gravy
  • Fush n chups $26.00
    • panko crumbed fresh market fish, chunky chips, mushy peas & tartare
  • Kapiti Kikorangi -Manurewa-Auckland-New Zealand N/A
    • intense and decadent triple cream cheese with a golden curd and rich network of blue veins distributed evenly throughout
  • Canterbury Angus $48.00
    • 21 Day Aged Grass Fed, Canterbury fillet 200g
  • SALAD $6.00
    • greek salad coleslaw
  • GROPER/SOLE/BLUE COD
  • Chips - Half scoop $2.00
  • Mussels $1.00
  • PRAWN MEAL $19.50
    • garlic or tempura prawns (6), salad, chips, lemon
  • CALAMARI MEAL $18.00
    • calamari rings(12), chips, salad, tartare sauce, lemon
  • Chips - Large $3.80
  • Chocolate doughnut $2.00
  • Emerald Prawn Har Gow w/ Sesame $12.00
    • 4pcs
  • PSDB Signature Xiaolongbao $12.00
    • 5pcs
  • Pork & Prawn Shumai $12.00
    • 4pcs
  • Vego Dump (V) $10.00 / $18.00
    • 6pcs / Full
  • Fried Chicken $10.00
    • w/ Coriander, Pickled Onion and Spicy Sriracha Mayo
  • Pork ‘n’ Garlic Chive Dumpling $10.00 / $18.00
    • 6pcs / Full
  • Crystal Prawn w/ Water Chestnut & Coriander $12.00
    • 4pcs
  • Steamed Whittakers Chocolate Buns $10.00
    • 3pcs
  • Mini Cheese Burger
    • 120g. Angus meat pattie, with lettuce, cheddar cheese & fries
  • Caesar Salad
    • Crispy cos lettuce drizzled in a Caesar dressing, topped with croutons & a poached egg
  • Jelly
  • Vegetarian $15.00
  • Chicken Nuggets
    • 6 chicken nuggets, served in a basket with fries & tomato sauce
  • Daily Creation $10.00
    • Please check with our staff for today’s special dessert creation
  • Drink
  • Choose a meal, a drink (apple juice, orange juice, chocolate milk, or frizzy) and an ice cream
  • SEA BREEZE $17.50
    • vodka shake with cranberry and grapefruit juice
  • DUCK LIVER PATE $17.00
    • free range duck liver pate, grilled ciabatta, grape and pomegranate chutney
  • HOUSE MADE FLAT BREADS $11.50
    • burnt red onion, parmesan and olive oil HOUSE MADE FLAT BREADS
  • BEER BATTERED BLUE COD $29.00
    • with tartare, salad, lemon and chunky chips
  • Raspberry Sorbet n/a
  • Duck Liver Pate $17.00
    • free range duck liver pate,lavosh, grape and pomegranate chutney
  • Vanilla Bean Brulee $14.50
    • with ice cream, peach and mango coulis
  • Battered Hot Dogs n/a
    • Ham & cheese toastie, raisins, fresh fruit, bag of chips, lollypop and a fruit juice
  • Thai Money Bags (4) $8.50
  • Gang Bpa (Jungle Curry)
    • Originaly named "Gang Bpa" after the curries made by jungle travelers using fresh roots and herbs, a hot and spicy curry, without coconut milk.
  • Vegetarian $19.90
  • Chicken, Pork or Beef $20.90
  • Fish or Prawns $15.90
  • Chicken, Pork or Beef $20.90
  • Sweet and Sour
  • Vegetarian $19.90
  • Hotcakes $17.00
    • Crispy bacon and grilled banana
  • Vegetable platter $23.00
    • Selection of vegetables with a potato rosti, served with dipping sauces
  • Vegetarian risotto $22.00
    • Spinach and roast kumara through creamy arborio rice
  • Add avocado $5.50
  • Big breakfast $22.00
    • Toast, two eggs done to your liking, bacon, sausage, grilled tomato, sauteed mushrooms and potato hash
  • Izone chowder $14.00
    • Smaller in size, big in flavour
  • Vegetarian stone $22.00
    • A selection of seasonal vegetables, served with hollandaise
  • The vego $19.50/$22.50
    • A selection of seasonal vegetables, served with creamy mushroom sauce (1 side/2 sides)
  • Fresh Green Salad $9.00
  • Con le Patate $18.00 / $21.00
    • rosemary infused galette of potatoes, sundried tomato and anchovy fillets (Medium / Large)
  • Gourmet Flat Bread $10.00
    • with sundried tomatoes, basil pesto, feta, nuts, cashews, pumpkin seeds, sweet chilli sauce, olives and herbs
  • Chicken Alfredo $18.00
    • smoked chicken, mushroom and red onion in a tangy cream tomato sauce with fettuccine
  • Carbonara $18.00
    • bacon, mushroom and onions sauteed in a cream white wine sauce with fettuccine
  • BBQ Pork $17.50 / $27.00 / $33.00
    • puleld pork marinated in smoked BBQ hickory sauce, red onions and red capsicum. topped with fresh fennel and green capsicum (Small / Medium / Large / Half & half +$3)
  • Chicken, Cranberry & Brie $17.50 / $27.00 / $33.00
    • lashings of smoked chicken on a cranberry base and topped with brie and rosemary. a winnie's favourite (Small / Medium / Large / Half & half +$3)
  • Caesar $17.00
    • crisp cos lettuce, shaved parmesan, crispy bacon and croutons, served with the famous winnie's caesar dressing
  • RodCod $4.00
  • Salmon $6.00
  • Salmon $6.00
  • Gurnard $4.00
  • Fish $5.00
  • Hoki $3.00
  • Vegetarian $5.00
  • Plain $3.50
  • Chicken Korma (Mild) $13.90
  • Butter Lamb (Med) $13.90
  • Chicken Tikka masala (Med) $13.90
  • Chicken Chettinad (Med-Hot) $13.90
  • Pakora Wedges $4.50
  • Lamb Chettinad (Med-Hot) $13.90
  • Chicken Naan $5.00
  • Lamb Seekh Kebab (5pcs) $8.50
  • OKRA RATATOUILLE(GF)(V) $9.50
  • CREOLE SHRIMP $19.00
    • cornmeal waffle, blackened corn salsa.
  • "HELLO CLEVELAND" POTATO SALAD (GF)( V) $8.00
  • CAJUN-SPICED SHOESTRING FRIES $9.50
    • WITH COMEBACK SAUCE(GF, V)
  • ICEBERG & SPRING VEGETABLE SALADGF)(V) $8.00
  • ROASTED MUSHROOM, BLEU CHEESE, WATERCRESS, MAYO(V)
  • SOUTHERN-FRIED OYSTERS (4) $21.50
    • Texas caviar, avocado purée, micro greens(GFO)
  • ROASTED CASHEWS, PEANUTS, AND ALMONDS $7.00
    • WITH SPICED SALT(GF, V) >>
  • Akaroa Salmon $6.5
  • Millet & Brown Rice Porridge (gf.v.wf.df) $14
    • Brown rice and millet with cardamom, chia. vanilla and cacao
  • Poached Organic Eggs $16
    • With. Micro Salad. Raw Spinach and Artichoke Ketchup
  • Roast Portobello Mushrooms on Toast (gf option) $15
    • Mushrooms, fresh herbs, micro salad on wholegrain toast
  • Protein Pancakes (high protein, wf) $17.5
    • Made from oats and egg whites, served with protein yoghurt banana berry compote
  • Paleo with coconut yoghurt & almond milk add $2.50
  • Coconut Yoghurt $3.5
  • Add Havoc Bacon (Nitrate free) $5.00
  • Slow cooked Canterbury lamb with Down South vegetables mash and jus $20.00
  • Tuck-ln breakfast with two poached eggs, grilled bacon, homemade hash cakes, local mushrooms, tomato salsa and hollandaise $17.00
  • 'The Floater' beef and pie with pea puree, whipped potato and gravy $10.00
  • Grilled Chicken breast With Cherry tomato, green olives, basil and roast pepper panzanella salad $18.00
  • Banana split with vanilla bean ice cream, cherries. passion fruit. banana. meringues. caramel sauce and macadamia praline $10.00
  • Eggs Benedict with English muffin, triple smoked ham, poached egg, hollandaise and wild watercress $15.00
  • Bircher muesli with poached rhubarb, diced coconut, Jordan dates, paw paw , macadamia with bio dynamic yogurt $6.00
  • French fries with garlic aioli $6.00
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