Tutto Bene Restaurant in Christchurch Menu

 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

• 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

• 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

• 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)

• 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

• 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

• 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

• 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

• 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

• 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].

192 Papanui Road, Merivale, Christchurch, Canterbury, 8014, New Zealand

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