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

  • 3 Fish Bites $2.50
  • ●FAMILY PACK 3 $19.00
  • ●FAMILY PACK 1 $9.00
  • Bacon Corn Pattie $2.50
  • Doublet Meat $4.80
  • Mushroom $4.20
  • Prawns Crumb (1/2 Doz) $3.60
  • Giat $7.00
  • Chicken nuggets $8.00 /dozen
  • Crispy skin chicken (half) with vege / Chicken with lemon sauce / Chicken spring onion with ginger / Chicken with chilli sauce $12.00
  • Chicken with cashew nuts $13.00
  • Chips / Fish $2.40
  • Mini Spring Rolls $5.50/dozen
  • Prawn egg foo young $14.00
  • Chicken with curry sauce $12.00
  • Roas pork fried rice / Roast pork fried noodles $10.50
  • CHICKEN BURGER $15.00
    • Chicken, chilli mayo, lettuce, smoked cheese and house-dried tomatoes.
  • BASIC $11.00
    • Beef, chutney, mayo and gherkin.
  • DUMPLINGS $10.00 / $18.00
    • Nepalese dumplings vegan or chicken half/dozen.
  • BLUEBURGER $15.00
    • Beef, blue cheese, caramelised onions, chutney, lettuce and mayo.
  • BODGIEBURGER $15.00
    • Beef, cheese, lettuce, chutney, mayo, beetroot and egg.
  • CHIPS $12.00
    • with cheese and bacon.
  • OLIVES $10.00
    • marinated in chilli and herbs with pickled garlic.
  • Add Fries or Coleslaw to Any Burger $3.00
  • GRILLED MUSHROOMS $22.00
    • Grilled mushrooms and haloumi with rosemary potatoes, sauteed spinach and roasted capsicum sauce
  • BANGERS AND MASH $25.00
    • Venison & Merlot sausages served with baby carrots and a rich onion gravy
  • RIBEYE 350G STEAK $32.00
    • Ribeye steak served with creamy garlic mash, onion rings, sauteed spinach and red wine jus
  • GREEK SALAD $17.00
    • Greek salad With grilled chicken, cheery tomatoes, feta red onions and olives
  • JUNIOR BANGERS AND MASH
    • With baby carrots
  • CRUMBED MOZZARELLA STICKS $7.00
    • Served with plum aioli
  • B.L.A.T STACK $17.00
    • The Cranford stack - bacon, lettuce, avocado, tomato sandwich, with fries and aioli
  • STEAK SPECIAL 200G $16.50
    • Prime rump steak With an Alehouse Salad and chips
  • Carne Asada $32
    • ribeye steak chargrilled to your liking with guajillo spiced potatoes, chilli butter and salad greens
  • Guacamole $5 / $10
  • Quesadillas see below
    • a folded flour tortilla filled with cheese and one of our fillings, grilled to perfection and served with rice and salad
  • Sour Cream $5
  • Cajeta Cheesecake $12
    • A baked cheesecake of cajeta goats milk caramel, with tequila laced berry compote and whipped vanilla cream
  • Tacos De Pescado (2 Tacos / 3 Tacos) $16 / $22
    • guajillo dusted fish with tomato salsa and lime
  • Salad $5
  • Frijoles Negros $8
    • Spicy black bean dip and corn chips
  • New Season Asparagus $15.90
    • New Season Asparagus, Soft Parmesan Polenta, Poached Egg & Crisp Kale
  • All Day Dine In or Take Out
  • Pancakes $10.90
    • Trio of Pancakes, Rhubarb & Vanilla Butter
  • - After 9.00am $6.90
  • 11.00 to 3.00
  • 7.00 to 11.00
  • Add Small Fries to Any Sandwich $3.90
  • - Before 9.00am $5.00
  • Chicken Nachos $16.50
    • Corn chips with chilli beans and chicken topped with grilled cheese, finished with salsa and sour cream.
  • Onion Rings (one dozen) $9.90
    • Served with aioli and tomato sauce.
  • Chicken Tarragon $19.90
    • Chicken tenders with white button mushrooms and courgette in a creamy tarragon sauce with mixed green salad and golden fries
  • Kumara Corn Fritters $18.50
    • Streaky Bacon or Smoked Salmon. Served with seasonal salad, sliced cucumber, cherry tomato and feta, drizzled with sweet chili sauce.
  • Lunch Special N/A
    • Please ask our friendly staff for more details.
  • Nachos
  • Golden Fries $8.90
    • Served with aioli and tomato sauce.
  • Salmon Nicoise Salad $22.50
    • Grilled salmon fillet on top of baby potatoes, green beans, red onions, cherry tomatoes, black olives, baby spinach and boiled egg mixed with mayonnaise.
  • Salmon $6.00
  • Sole $5.00
  • Mushroom $4.00
  • Gurnard $4.00
  • Salmon $6.00
  • Bacon and Egg $4.50
  • Plain $3.50
  • Fish $5.00
  • Chilli Shrimp (Med-Hot) $13.90
  • Kadhai Chicken (Hot) $13.90
  • Chicken Jaffrani Briyani (Med) $13.90
  • Indian Salad $4.90
  • Touch of Spice's Platter $14.50
  • Bengoli Fish (Med) $13.90
  • Lamb Korma (Mild) $13.90
  • Lamb Chettinad (Med-Hot) $13.90
  • Italian n/a
    • Selected salamis, ham, olives, peppers, onion, mushroom, tomato and fresh herbs
  • Simply Grilled Ribeye $18.00
    • 120g minute steak, forest mushroom risotto and salsa verde
  • Pizza N/A
    • foot, large, halfsies or GF (please turn over for prices and flavours)
  • Straight Cut Fries $8.00
    • with aioli and tomato sauce
  • Chef’s Special POA
    • check out our blackboard for today’s creation
  • Eggs Benedict $18.00
    • 2 soft poached free range eggs on crumpets and hollandaise: with either crispy bacon or smoked salmon and spinach
  • Thai Chicken n/a
    • Yellow Thai curry marinated chicken, sweet chilli sauce, capsicum, onion, bamboo shoots, cashew pieces and coriander
  • Regular AZZZ Beef Burger $17.00
    • caramelised onion, beetroot, pickles, tomato relish, cheese, crisp lettuce and fries
  • Bulgogi Ssam $ 13
    • Bulgogi on Korean lettuces & herbs (6 pcs)
  • Kimchi Tofu Salad(V) $ 11
  • Yang Yeum chicken $ 25
    • Crispy chicken marinated with Korean sweet chili sauce
  • Galbi-2 (Spicy Grilled Chicken) $25
    • Grilled boneless chicken pieces with sweet potato and cabbage, mixed in a red chili sauce
  • Spicy kimchi and spring onion pancake Seafood $15
  • Kimchi and cooked rice are sautéed in a pan Beef or Chicken $18
  • Bulgogi (Korean style BBQ meat) $22
    • Thinly sliced beef marinated in a blend ginger, Korean dark soy and garlic
  • Spicy Grilled Chicken Noodle $16
    • Stir-fried noodle with spicy grilled chicken and vegetables cooked in a blast fried wok
  • Snack Meal $9.90
  • 4 Pieces of Chicken $10.80
  • 20 Pieces of Chicken $49.90
  • Supreme Burger Meal $12.90
  • Chips
  • Regular Chips
  • -Regular Drink
  • -2 Pieces of Chicken
  • TEXAS CAVIAR (BLACK-EYED BEAN SALAD)(GF), (V $9.00
  • BOO RADLEY'S FAMOUS ICE CREAM SUNDAE $14.00
    • with Oreo cookie, cookie cream whip, chocolate crumb, bourbon cherries, and fudge sauce.
  • HOUSE MARINATED OLIVE SELECTION(GF, V) $9.00
  • CRAB LOUIE $20.00
    • asparagus, cherry tomato, avocado purée, devilled egg, seasonal greens
  • ROASTED MUSHROOM, BLEU CHEESE, WATERCRESS, MAYO(V)
  • CREOLE SHRIMP $19.00
    • cornmeal waffle, blackened corn salsa.
  • OKRA RATATOUILLE(GF)(V) $9.50
  • SOUTHERN-FRIED OYSTERS (4) $21.50
    • Texas caviar, avocado purée, micro greens(GFO)
  • - Add grilled cheese and bacon $12.00
  • French Toast $14.00
    • Cinnamon egg dipped bread with your choice of grilled banana, crispy bacon and maple syrup or berry compote and cream
  • Big breakfast $19.50
    • Eggs any style, toasted Ciabatta Bread, grilled tomato, braised mushrooms, crispy bacon, sausages and hash browns
  • - Large $8.00
  • *Ask about our special of the day for $10.00
  • Seasoned Wedges $8.00
    • Served with sweet chilli sauce and sour cream
  • Fries $6.00
    • Served with tomato and aioli sauce
  • Steak Sandwich $14.50
    • A 125g ribeye cooked to your liking and served on toasted ciabatta, salad greens, tomato and with a side of fries
  • Chicken nibbles $12.00
    • Chicken nibbles in an asian bbq sauce served with fresh celery and blue cheese dip
  • Pegasus burger $19.00
    • Prime beef patty, bacon, smoked cheddar, onion ring, lettuce and tomato
  • Apple and berry crumble (GF) $12.00
    • Served with fresh fruit and vanilla bean ice cream
  • Healthy fresh fruit salad $12.00
    • With yoghurt and topped with berries
  • Free range omelette $14.50
    • Choice of 3 fillings bacon, mushroom, tomato, cheese, onion, spinach
  • Beef wellington $32.00
    • Tender 180g eye fillet wrapped in feather flake pastry with mushroom duxelle, served on garlic mash with fresh green beans and red wine jus
  • Brekkie bap $10.00
    • Egg, cheese and bacon
  • Confit pork belly (GF) $29.50
    • Crispy skin pork belly served on a creamy gratin with a light coleslaw, topped with jus and apple maple chutney
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