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

  • Peri-Peri Chips
    • Curb your craving
  • Supremo Veggie Burger $12.90
    • Veggie patty, mixed lettuce, tomato, light mayo & Peri-Peri chutney on a Portuguese roll
  • - Regular $4.50
  • Coleslaw
  • 8 Churrasco BBQ Ribs $11.90
    • Comes with BBQ basting. Add some extra Peri-Peri basting of your choice if you wish!
  • Seriously Large Peri-Peri Chips $9.50
  • 5 Churrasco BBQ Wings $11.90
    • Comes with BBQ basting. Add some extra Peri-Peri basting of your choice if you wish!
  • Classic Wrap $9.90
    • Chicken tenderloin, iceberg, tomato & light mayo wrapped up in a warm tortilla
  • Large $26.00
  • Shredded Pork & Meat Loaf on Broken Rice $12.00
  • BBQ Pork Fried Rice $12.00
  • Fish Balls & Vegetable Soup
  • Medium $20.00
  • Large $32.00
  • Pork Mince & Vegetable Soup
  • Tofu & Mince Pork
  • Fish N Chips $5.50
  • Check our blackboard for daily specials
  • Fillet Steak * $36.00
    • 200gm Char-grilled to your liking served on a bed of mash, accompanied with either mushroom, peppercorn or garlic sauce, accompanied with a green salad
  • Meringue Cascade $8.00
    • Served with mixed berries, cream & ice cream
  • Roast of the Day * Small $13.50 Large $17.50
    • Check the board for today’s choice, served with potatoes and vegetables
  • For Children 12 years of age & under
  • Children’s Platter $9.50
    • Chicken pieces, fish bites & chips, served with salad, fruit & chocolate fish
  • Vegetables $3.50
  • Hot Dog (with batter) / Sausages / Crab Sticks / Meat Patties / Donuts $2.00
  • Wontons
  • Roast Pork Pineapple on Fried Rice $12.00
    • Sliced roast pork with seasonal vegetables and pineapple in gravy on fried rice
  • Sweet and Sour Fish $10.50
    • Battered fish, onions, pineapple, peppers and carrots in sweet and sour sauce
  • Prawn Curry on Fried Rice $12.00
    • Curried prawns with seasonal vegetables in gravy on fried rice
  • Pork Fried Rice $9.50
    • Sliced pork, onions, peas, egg and fried rice
  • Roast Pork Fried Rice $10.50
    • Sliced roast pork, onions, peas, egg and fried rice
  • Lemon Chicken $12.50
    • Battered diced chicken, onion, peppers, carrot and cashew nuts with sweet lemon sauce
  • Menma bamboo $5.00
  • Negi mayo gyo-za dumpling $8.50/$10.00
    • deep fried dumpling with spring onion, mayonnaise and teriyaki sauce (6P/8P)
  • Avocado fresh salmon-don $14.00
    • avocado and fresh salmon sashimi on sushi rice
  • Samurai dessert set $8.50
  • Octopus ball $7.50/$9.00
    • deep fried octopus ball with sauce (6P/8P)
  • Shio ramen $11.80
    • sea salt flavor
  • Avocado fresh & tuna sushi $10.50
  • Cream croquette $5.00
    • deep fried crab flavored cream croquette
  • Chicken $4.40
  • Chips $2.30
    • 1 Scoop
  • Beetroot $4.20
  • Crumbed or Battered Sole Fillet $5.00
  • Curry & Rice roll $2.70
  • Fish $2.30
  • 1/4 Chicken & 1/2 scoop chips $6.50
  • Banana Fritter $2.00
  • Pumpkin, Chick Pea & Rocket Salad $9.00
  • Lemon Pepper Squid, Aioli $14.00
  • Sticky Date Pudding, Toffee Sauce, Vanilla Ice Cream $14.00
  • Our lunch offering includes a delicious selection of goodies from the cabinet which change daily. We create anything from wraps to muffins to salads to savouries, come on down and get a quality snack.
  • Beef Fillet, Potato Gratin, Red Wine Jus $36.00
  • Chicken Liver Pate, Pickled Pear, Toast $17.00
  • Akaroa Salmon, Horseradish Cream Cheese, Toast $17.00
  • Beetroot, Feta & Hazelnuts $9.00
  • Steak Foo young $12.00
  • Crispy Chicken whole $20.00
  • Chicken Fried Rice $12.00
  • Lemon Blue Cod $13.50
  • Combination Fried Noodles $12.50
  • Seafood Foo young $14.00
  • Pork Chill on Rice $12.00
  • Mushrooms $3.00
  • -Small $5.90
  • Salmon Melt (GF 8PC) $8.70
  • Double Avocado Fresh Salmon (GF 8PC)
  • -Large $5.80
  • -Ginger $0.50
  • Fried Chicken on Rice (GF)
  • Nigiri Combination 20 PCS - $36.00
    • 12 pcs Salmon Nigiri 4 pcs Avocado Nigiri 4 pcs Prawn Nigiri
  • -Two Piece $3.90
  • Kids Combo $10.00
    • Includes any kids meal, small soft drink and small sundae
  • Cajun Chicken Wrap $19.50
    • Cajun chicken strips, salad greens, topped with aioli, wrapped in a flour tortilla served with wedges and sour cream
  • Crumbed Beef Schnitzel $19.50
    • Panfried and served with mushroom sauce, chips and seasonal salad
  • Roast of the Day $19.00
    • Please ask what roast we have for you today
  • Prime Ribeye $29.00
    • Premium 250g ribeye steak, cooked to your liking, topped with our homemade beer batter onion rings, served with fries and seasonal salad. Choice of mushroom or pepper sauce or garlic butter
  • Wedges with sour cream $5.00
  • Chicken Nuggets $8.50
    • Served with fries
  • Pasta of the Day $19.90
    • Please ask what Chef has created
  • Plus Fried Eggs $1
  • Rump Steak, Roast Veg Chutney, Grilled Cheese $10
  • Deluxe Cheese Toastie $8
  • Smoked Chicken Sage / Onion Relish $10
  • Haast Whitebait Fritter $8
  • Best Bacon Buttie $8
  • Kransky and Egg Roll $8
    • Fried or Scrambled
  • Pulled Pork, Grilled Cheese, Red Pepper Relish $10
  • Chef's Special POA
  • Large $23.00
  • Spaghetti Bolognaise $26.00
    • Ground beef, provencal sauce, spaghetti, shaved parmesan
  • French Fries $7.00
  • - or individually - totara aged cheddar $5.00
  • Strawberry Dome $12.50
    • Strawberry mousse dipped in white chocolate, popping candy, apple noodles, berry coulis
  • Cajun Chicken Bap $26.00
    • Cajun dusted chicken breast, red onion bap, tomato, grilled mozzarella, crushed avocado, lettuce, thick cut fries
  • Trenette al Pesto $26.00
    • grilled chicken breast, diced potato, parmesan regiano tossed with linguini pasta
  • Flintstone Steak $ 38.50
    • A premium Canterbury steak cooked to your liking, truffle dressed watercress (Choice of two sides & one sauce)
  • Salt and Pepper Tiger Prawns $ 17.00
    • Wasabi mayonnaise
  • Beer Battered Fries
  • The Happening Sauce
  • Signature Butter Milk Fried Chicken $ 28.50
    • Chicken marinated in a selection of spices and buttermilk (Choice of one side)
  • Mashed Potato
  • Hot Butter Cuttle Fish
  • Spring Rolls
  • Fries & aioli $10.00
  • Sumner $24.00
    • Tomato base, mozzarella, ham & pineapple
  • Horotane $24.00
    • Olive oil base, pear, blue cheese, bacon & thyme
  • Calamari with chipotle mayonnaise $15.50
  • Steak & Fries $32.00
    • 250g sirloin & fries, with peppercorn sauce & garlic green beans
  • Mussels steamed with Cassels Lager, crème fraîche & bread $16.00
  • Vegetable pakoras with chutney $15.50
  • Edmond’s iceberg lettuce wedge with Highlander mayonnaise $6.50
  • Granola Cup $10.50
    • Fresh berries and Yoghurt with homemade toasted muesli
  • Cajun Chicken Salad $19.50
    • Chicken tenders tossed thru salad greens & topped with crispy noodles & a mint yoghurt dressing
  • Pancakes $14.50
    • Blueberry
  • Sliders $14.50
    • Two mini burgers, you can choose options: – Beef pattie – Marinated Chicken – Smoked Salmon – Roasted Mushrooms
  • The Works $20.00
    • Sausage, bacon, tomato, mushrooms, hash brown & toast with eggs as you like them.
  • Thai Beef Salad $20.00
    • Marinated sirloin served on salad greens finished with chilli jam
  • Steak & Bacon Sandwich $21.50
    • Lettuce, tomato, bacon & Sirloin Steak with onion marmalade & aioli
  • Bagel – Tomato, cream cheese and basil pesto $10.30
    • A bagel with Tomato, cream cheese and basil pesto
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