Tutto Bene Restaurant in Christchurch Menu

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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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

SPRING LAMB ARANCINI $18.00
- red pepper ragu / arugula / preserved lemon aioli
HERB & GRUYERE GNOCCHI $32.00
- red russian kale / shiitake mushrooms / roast cauliflower / crumbed egg / tomato / ragu
CRISPY HALF DUCK $38.00
- coconut rice / greens / tamarind caramel sauce / pickled red cabbage
BEEF BURGER $24.00
- grilled onions / bacon / smoked cheese / pickles, mayo / brioche bun
STICKY DATE & CHOCOLATE PUDDING $12.00
- salted caramel sauce / vanilla ice cream
BEER BATTERED FISH $24.00
- smashed peas / fries / tartare / lemon
AGED RIB EYE $38.00
- duck fat “chips” / rainbow chard / café de paris butter / jus
CHILLI CHICKEN WINGS $18.00
- hot sauce beer glaze / blue cheese / ranch dressing / slaw

Garlic and Parmesan Flatbread $8
- Brushed with garlic and olive oil and topped with shredded parmesan.
Mash and Gravy $5.50
Speight’s Fish and Chips $18
- Beer battered market fish served with fries, salad and a housemade tartare sauce.
Caesar Salad $20
- The classic! Cos lettuce, garlic croutons, anchovies, bacon, parmesan and a poached egg bound in our home made caesar dressing. Add Chicken $23.50
Bealey's Wings (1⁄2 KG / Whole KG) $15.50/$31
- Lightly dusted in our cajun seasoning.
Vegetarian Pizza $18
- Pizza sauce topped with pineapple, capsicum, onion, mushroom, tomato, feta and mozzarella.
Lemongrass and Ginger Risotto $24
- A risotto infused with lemongrass and ginger served with chargrilled eggplant and seasoned tofu then finished with coriander.
Moroccan Lamb $28
- Pizza sauce topped with juicy pieces of Moroccan seasoned lamb with onion, mushrooms, tomato, feta and mozzarella with a yoghurt and mint sauce swirl.

Gang Daeng (Red Curry)
- Thailand's spicy coconut-based curry with red chillis, vegetables and sweet basil leaves.
Pad Pug Ruam - Choice - (Oyster Sauce Fresh Mushroom)
- Stir fried seasonal vegetables with Thai seasoning and sauce's choice of Oyster sauce, Soy sauce or fresh Mushrooms in sauce.
Chicken, Pork or Beef $20.90
Stir fried with the meat of your choice
Chicken, Pork, Beef, or Vegetarian and Tofu $11.00
Seafood Special $26.90
- Prawns, Squids, scallops and Fish stir-fried with garlic, celery & vermicelli rice noodles in a curry powder sauce
Chicken, Pork or Beef $19.90
Chicken, Pork or Beef $20.90

Potato chips $1.00
Sheep offal $9.00
Beancurd jelly with soup-meagre $4.80
Chicken gristle $1.50
Spiced Mixed Platter $8.80
Spiced Pork Tripe $6.80
Fried bread stick $1.00 each
Rice porridge $2.00

Chicken, Beef or pork added to your order $4
22. Pahd C-Ew our style
- Stir fried rice noodle with chef’s selected vegetables & egg
Steamed Vegetables $9
- with ginger sauce
Chicken, beef or Pork $16
Crispy Chicken $18.50
Vegetarian Cooked with Tofu $15
Chicken, beef or pork $16.00
Black Tiger Prawns (7 pieces) $18

Lamb Rogan Josh $15.50
- A spicy lamb curry with onions, tomato, coriander and dash of aniseed
Lamb Vindaloo $15.50
- Lamb cooked tomato, onion, coconut, vinegar and spices, ginger, garlic and spices
Nana's Chicken (3 Pcs) $12.00
- Tender spring chicken marinated overnight with special spices and herbs, baked in clay Tandoor oven, served with chips and a choice of soft drinks
Vegetable Korma/Curry $12.99
- Seasonal vegetable cooked in creamy sauce, herbs and spices
Plain Naan $3.00
Poppadum (4 Pcs) $1.50
Old Fashion Chicken/Lamb Curry $13.00
- Chicken and lamb cooked with seasonal vegetables and spices
Bombay Potatoes $7.00
- Potatoes cooked with onion and tomato sauce and tempered with mustard and cumin seeds and spices

Soup of the Day $10
Toasted ham & cheese sandwich with chips $9
Club Sandwich $15
- deluxe ham, lettuce, tomato, cheese & mayonnaise with fries
Fish n Chips $15
- battered Hoki fillet with fries, salad garnish, tartar sauce
Pancakes with banana & bacon $16
- served with maple syrup & ice cream or cream
poached egg $1.50
Pancake $9
- served maple syrup, ice cream or cream
Beef Burger $16
- beef, lettuce, tomato, beetroot, gherkins served with fries add extra – cheese, egg, pineapple $1 each bacon $2 each

Chorizo $4
Breakfast Board $19
- w 2 eggs any way, bagel, salmon, bacon, fresh tomato, avo, cream cheese & pesto
Bircher Muesli $12
- w berry compote topped w honey roasted nuts
“The Usual” Savory French Toast $16
- w spinach / rocket / feta mix, truffle oil & Himalayan rock salt
Tacos *Choice Of Beef Cheeks Or Pulled Pork $14
- w pineapple salsa, slaw, chipotle aioli, pickled onion & fresh chilli
Mexican Salad Bowl $19
- hot chicken, beans, corn, crushed corn chips, jalapenos, avo, salsa, pumpkin seeds, mixed leaves w lime & coriander sour cream
Mama Hooch Cheeseburger $19
- beef/pork pattie, smoked cheddar, pickled onion rings, Mustard aioli, gherkins in a brioche bun. Served w fries
Avo $4

Amritsari Fish $15
- Fish fillet and lemons, lightly battered in butter fl our and deep fried.
Chana Masala $17
- Chick peas cooked with secret spices, straight from the heart of Punjab.
Dhal Makhani $17
- Lentils cooked with butter, cream and spices. Enjoyed best with cheese naan
Aloo Gobi $17
- Potato, cauliflower cooked cooked with onion, herbs and spices.
Chicken Jhal Frezi $19.50
- Chefs special, cooked with green chillies, fried onions and green peppers.
Kechumber $4
Palak Paneer $18
- Homemade cottage cheese cooked in spinach gravy mixed with spices.
Bombay Aloo $16
- Small potato pieces cooked with onion and tomato paste mixed with herbs and spices.

Chicken with Chilli $10.00
Choice of Sauce N/A
- Oyster sauce, Chilli sauce, Ginger sauce, Coconut Curry sauce, Sweet & Sour sauce, Black Bean sauce, Satay Peanut sauce
Deep Fried Wontons - 8pcs $6.00
Salted Peppered King Prawns $12.00
Beef with Black Bean Sauce $10.00
All served with a bowl of rice N/A
Vegetarian Egg Foo Young $10.00
Combination Egg Foo Young $10.00

Smokey Chic $10.50
- Smoked chicken, swiss cheese, lettuce tomato and aioli
New York Melts $8.90
- Roast beef, Dijon Mustard, Swiss Cheese, pickle
Manuka Honey $6.00
Breakfast Bagel $10.50
- Streaky bacon, egg with hollandaise sauce
We serve various popular cabinet food, including fresh store baked tasty muffins, scones, slices and cookies
Smokey $11.50
- Cold smoked Salmon, Herb & Lemon Schmear, Alfalfa, Capers
B.L.T $10.50
- Streaky bacon, iceberg lettuce, tomato and aioli
– Kimchi & Cream Cheese

Seafood $9.00
- Fried crispy prawns on Skodalia, rocket salad Gogi Berry, citrus dressing
Pasta $8.00
- Spaghetti Napolitano with a twist; Panko crumb and parmesan crusted pasta bricks with saffron garlic mayonnaise
Orange and Passionfruit Tart $9.00
- Crisp pastry filled with citrus curd, served with raspberry sorbet and macerated oranges
Mushroom $9.00
- Woodland mushroom tortilla with a root vegetable slaw
Beef $8.00
- Pastrami salad on shaved cucumber pickle with rye-crusted croutons
Visions Cheese Plate $9.00
- A selection of Punoi cheeses, served with lavosh, fig preserve and grapes
Beef $24.00
- Char-grilled ribeye of beef, Dauphinoise potatoes, honey glazed seasonal vegetables, green peppercorn sauce
Dark Chocolate and Hazelnut Mousse $9.00
- Dark chocolate and a hazelnut mousse, chocolate soil, vanilla bean anglaise and caramelised pastry

Gourmet sandwich poa
- See our blackboard for the daily special
Tuatara lunch box $9.50
- Ham sandwich, fruit, raisins, biscuit, drink from the kids drink selection
Bacon and egg panini $8.50
Pumpkin, kumara & bacon tart $8.50
Grilled beef burger $16.50
- With smoked garlic aioli & crispy onion rings, salad & fries
Chips (GF) $4.00
Seafood chowder $10.50
Giant sausage roll $8.50
- Served with tomato jam

Rakaia Venison carpaccio, beetroot, lentils, sour cream, horseradish, sorrel $19.50
250 gms Wakanui grain finished rib eye $34.00
Market inspired soup, ciabatta, butter $17.00
Apple Tree Farm Pork belly, parsnip puree, nuts, grains, mushrooms, balsamic prunes $33.00
Mixed salad leaves, herbs, French dressing $7.00
Nasi goreng, pork, sniracha, vegetables, herbs, fried egg $15.00
Fries, smoked paprika mayo $7.00
Cos lettuce, Caesar dressing, good parmesan, free range egg, crisp bacon $19.50

French toast $9.00
- served with Berry & Maple syrup
Gourmet BLT & CLT Sandwich $14.90
- bacon or chicken, lettuce & tomato on toasted focaccia bread with your choice of dressing (mayo or honey mustard) served with chips
Eggs Benedict with bacon or salmon $14.50
- English muffins topped with poached eggs, bacon or salmon & hollandaise sauce
Nachos $12.50
- served with salsa, cheese, beans & sour cream served with mince
Kids hot cakes $6.50
- 2 hot cakes served with your choice of maple syrup of fruit & yoghurt or lemon & sugar
Muesli(GF) $9.00
- mixture select of oats, nuts & seeds, served with seasonal fruit, yoghurt & trim milk
Hot cakes $13.00
- 3 hot cakes served with bacon, banana & maple syrup
Extra special fillings each $1.50
- avocado, chicken, bacon, egg, mushroom

Tutto Bene Restaurant

Canterbury > Christchurch > Tutto Bene Restaurant

Address

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

Phone

033554744

Email

admin@tuttobene.co.nz

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

$50+

Type

None

Service

Table Service

Cuisine

European , Gluten Free , Italian , Mediterranean , Pizza , Pizza & Pasta , Seafood , Vegan , Vegetarian

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

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Tutto Bene Restaurant

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

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