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

  • MARKET FISH pd
    • served with seasonal spring produce
  • BLUE CHEESE SALAD $22.00
    • roast and pickled beets / Parma ham / cider poached pears / walnuts / arugula
  • DARK CHOCOLATE AND ALE TART $12.00
    • ice cream / candied nuts
  • LAMB SHOULDER & ALE PIE $34.00
    • skordallia / fennel / courgettes / harrissa
  • ROAST BONE MARROW $18.00
    • shallot salad / garlic sour dough toast
  • PORK CROQUETTES $18.00
    • apple fennel salad / pickled mustard seeds / fire cracker mayo
  • HOUSE DOUGHNUTS $12.00
    • passionfruit curd / mango sorbet / pistachios
  • BEEF BURGER $24.00
    • grilled onions / bacon / smoked cheese / pickles, mayo / brioche bun
  • Garlic and Pepper Fish $20.50
    • Deep fried fillets of fish stir fried with garlic and pepper topped with fresh coriander
  • Chicken Yum $18.50
    • Tender thinly sliced chicken mixed with Thai herbs and lemon juice served on a base of fresh of vegetables
  • Larb $18.50
    • Your choice of finely minced Chicken, Beef or Pork cooked with chilli powder, ground roasted sticky rice, lemon juice, coriander, onion and galangal served with a base of fresh salad vegetable
  • Seafood Yum $20.50
    • A combination seafood salad mixed with Thai herbs and lemon juice served on a base of fresh of vegetables
  • Sweet and Sour $18.50
    • Your choice of tender pieces of Chicken, Beef or Pork combines with tomato, pineapple, cucumber and stir fried with chef's sweet and sour sauce
  • Chicken Dried Fried Ho Fun $16.50
    • Flat stir fried noodle with eggs and chicken topped with deep fried tofu
  • Mixed Entree Platter (min for 2 people) $15.00
    • A Combination of Thai Fish Cakes, Chicken Satays, Spring Rolls and Money Bags
  • Massaman Curry $18.50
    • Your choice of Chicken, Beef or Pork in a village style curry, with potato and onion
  • Goat Biryani $15.90
  • Mixed Pickles $3.50
  • Aloo Gobi $12.00
  • Indian Fried Rice
  • Masala Papadam $6.50
  • Momos $8.50
    • A must try! – Steamed dumplings. Available in Chicken or Cottage Cheese and Vegetables.
  • Lamb Biryani $14.90
  • Chicken Chow Mein $15.00
  • Salteado de setas al jerez $19.50
    • Sauteed mushrooms with garlic, parsley in px spanish sherry
  • Aceitunas maceradas $10.00
    • Our special marinated olives
  • Sauteed seasonal vegetables $9.00
  • Langostinos al ajillo $21.00
    • Australian wild Prawns pan-fried smothered in garlic & olive oil,hint of chilli (4 units)
  • Crema catalana $17.00
    • Our house speciality. Traditional Spanish cream with a hint of lemon, vanilla & cinnamon topped with caramilised sugar
  • Ensalada de queso de cabra $28.50
    • Caramelised Goat cheese atop salad greens, dried fruits & nuts, with a honey vinaigrette
  • Affogato $12.00
    • Vanilla bean ice cream served with a shot of espresso
  • Bread slices $7.00
  • Chicken and Bacon Carbonara $20.50
    • Bacon and chicken breast tossed in a mild garlic cream sauce.
  • Capricciosa S $12.00/M $17.50 /L$29.00
    • Pronounce it if you can! Bacon, mushrooms, fresh sliced tomato, capsicum, black olives.
  • Lemon Pepper Wedges $8.50
    • Lemon Pepper Potato Wedges served with sour cream and sweet chilli sauce.
  • Ham S $12.00/ M $15.50/ L $24.50
    • Spag's own special pizza sauce, ham and cheese.
  • Pepperoni S $11.00/M $16.50/ L $28.00
    • Pepperoni nestled between sliced onions and freshly sliced tomato.
  • Plain Wedges $8.00
    • For those who don't like spice in their life! Served with sour cream and sweet chilli sauce.
  • Cajun Wedges $8.50
    • Cajun wedges cooked in 100% vegetable oil, served with sweet chilli and sour cream.
  • Mexican S $11.50/ M $17.00/ L $28.50
    • Spag's own chilli sauce. Seasoned topside, red kidney beans, capsicum, topped off with sour cream.
  • The Workman $18
    • Eggs, bacon, sausages, mushrooms, hashbrown & toast (tomato optional)
  • Red Plate Special $10
    • bacon, fried egg, hash brown, spinach & ciabatta, plus regular size hot beverage. No substitutions
  • Soup of the Day $10
  • Fries $6
  • Pancake $9
    • served maple syrup, ice cream or cream
  • upgrade to large coffee $1
  • Tempura Battered Prawns $16
    • served with sweet chilli, salad garnish & fries
  • Chicken and Bacon Stack $16
    • grilled chicken, bacon, cheese, lettuce, tomato, aioli, served on ciabatta with fries
  • Bacon & Egg Bagel $15.00
  • -Berries & Cream $14.00
  • Fresh Fruit Salad (P) $10.00
  • -Brown sugar, maple syrup & cream $10.00
  • Sausage / Bacon / Eggs(2) / Potato Cake / Roast tomatoes / Mushrooms / Spinach / Avocado $4.00
  • Gluten Free Bread / Hollandaise Sauce $2.00
  • Fish Cakes $18.00
    • Green Salad & smoked paprika aioli
  • Toasted Granola (P) $9.00
  • Deep Fried Fish
    • Tartare, Cheese, Lettuce, Tomato, Beetroot and Aioli. Served with Fries.
  • Egg $ 1.00
  • Open Steak Sandwich $15.00
    • Porterhouse Steak served on Toasted Ciabatta with Lettuce, Tomato, Beetroot, Cheese, Caramelised Onion & drizzled with Aioli. Served with Fries.
  • Nachos $10.00
    • Cheese Nacho’s topped with melted cheese, Waimairi’s Own Nacho Mince, Sour Cream & Nacho Sauce
  • Eggs Benedict $12.00
    • Toasted Ciabatta topped with Eggs your way, Streaky Bacon & Hollandaise Sauce.
  • Hash-Browns $ 1.50
  • Clubhouse Breakfast $12.00
    • Bacon, Sausages, Hash-Brown, Grilled Tomato, Grilled Mushrooms, Egg, Toast & Jam.
  • Egg’s Your Way $6.00
    • Poached, Scrambled or Fried, your choice! Served with toast.
  • Deep fried Spuid $8
  • Sweet and sour pork on rice $15
  • Garlic and chilli prawns $21
  • Beef with seasonal vegetables $20
  • Hot and spicy beef in hot soup $21
  • Fried beef Ho fun $16
  • Sliced lamb with coriander $21
  • BBQ pork on rice $15
  • Red Cod (Batter/Crumbed) $4.30/4.50
  • Fish Bites each $0.80
  • Hoki (Batter/Crumbed) $3.50/$3.80
  • Pacific Oyster (6 for $8.00/12 for $15.00) each $1.40
  • Mussels each $0.70
  • Fish $2.40
  • chlps $2.40
  • Chicken Nuggets 12 for $8.00
  • Free Range Egg $0.50
  • Bacon Butties $6.50
  • Porridge $8.50
    • Spicy fruit porridge with brown sugar & cream
  • Extras
  • Cheeky Cheerios $6.50
    • With bread & tomato sauce
  • Gourmet Chicken Burger $17.90
    • Smoked chicken, bacon, apricot sauce, avocado, lettuce, tomato, mayo, hash brown & coleslaw
  • Kids Pancake $6.50
    • Fruit, marshmallows & golden syrup
  • Ham, Cheese & Tomato $12.00
  • Berry Cheesecake $12.50
    • berry cheesecake served with ice cream and whipped cream
  • Beef Burger $21
    • house-made prime beef patty w. lettuce, tomato smoked cheddar cheese,fried free range egg chipotle and fries
  • Eggs Benedict $21.50
    • w. house smoked salmon
  • Chicken Breast with ham, cheese and peach (Kureci prso se sunkou, broskvi a syrem) $25
    • mouthwatering chicken breast combined with ham, cheese, and peach served w- fresh salad and potato dauphinoise
  • Bagel $6
    • w. cream cheese
  • Lamb Salad $23
    • grilled lamb fillet served w. balsamic strawberry, baby spinach, red onion, mint pesto and kumara chips
  • Bohemian Roast Pork (Vepro knedlo zelo) $22.50
    • roast pork served w. braise white cabbage and bread dumplings
  • Pasta of the Day N/A
    • ask our friendly staff
  • Lemongrass and Chilli Spiked Calamari n/a
    • on crispy wonton sheets
  • Liquorice Parfait n/a
    • w fresh mint strawberries and lime syrup
  • Feta and herb Stuffed Field Mushrooms On Garlic Toast n/a
  • Breads and House Dips n/a
  • Herb Marinated Chicken Breast n/a
    • on smashed potato and green beans with a creamy garlic thyme sauce
  • Housemade Pappardelle n/a
    • with slow roasted tomato, kalamata olives, fresh basil and chilli with parmesan
  • Eye fillet on Thyme Gratin n/a
    • with prosciutto wrapped leeks and a mixed peppercorn sauce
  • Slow Roasted Pork belly on Crispy Chats n/a
    • with apple sauce and crackling with red wine jus
  • RAKAIA $24.00
    • Olive oil base, smoked salmon, cream cheese, capers & rocket
  • Cassels chicken strips marinated in yoghurt & cajun spices served with Kaitaia Fire mayonnaise $14.50
  • Bruschetta $11.50
    • tomato, fresh basil, mozzarella on toasted sourdough
  • BURNHAM $24.00
    • Tomato base, mozzarella, pepperoni, olives, red onion & mushrooms
  • Chocolate truffle fudge cake $12.50
  • PIGEON BAY $26.00
    • Spiced tomato base, chicken, green pepper, mozzarella, red onion, jalapeños & guacamole
  • 1/2 Dozen $15.50
  • Garden Salad $12.5
    • A selection of fresh seasonal ingredients sourced locally
  • KING PRAWNS FRIED RICE $12.80
    • fried rice with king prawns shrimps and vegetables in garlic sauce
  • TOM YUM SOUP $9.80
    • thin rice noodles with chicken tomato pineapple and vegetables in Thai hot and sour soup
  • BBQ PORK NOODLES $9.80
    • egg noodles with roast pork tomato and vegetables in Cantonese BBQ sauce
  • HOKKIEN MEE $9.80
    • egg noodles with roast pork shrimps and vegetables in mild chili soy sauce
  • HOT SIX $10.20
    • egg noodles with roast pork beef chicken and vegetables in special Thai chili sauce
  • SAMBAL CHICKEN FRIED RICE $9.80
    • fried rice with chicken and vegetables in Malaysian sambal sauce
  • MONGOLIAN BEEF $9.80
    • thin rice noodles with beef and vegetables in special Mongolian sauce
  • SWEET SOUR CHICKEN NOODLES/RICE $9.80
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