Vegan-friendly
Lacto
Ovo
Pizza
Italian
Beer/Wine
Take-out
Non-veg
Serves meat, vegan options available. Italian restaurant in Merivale offering traditional Italian cuisine. Has a separate vegan menu with pizza using vegan cheese, bruschetta, calzone, and pasta. Vegan-friendly wine available. Open Wed-Sun 5:00pm-10:00pm. Kitchen closes 9:30pm.
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192 Papanui Rd, Merivale, Christchurch, New Zealand, 8014
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Last update on 18 May 2021 by TuttoBenePlantBased
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Added by Yolanda on 06 Nov 2015
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23 Reviews
First Review by CharlotteDrene
kimmyeats
Points +493
Best gnocchi of my life - Edit
My partner and I both loved the vegan Ortolana pizza and we were in heaven with the gnocchi. My partner is omni and he said its the best gnocchi he's ever had, I am vegan and I hate gnocchi usually but I was in love with this one! Great service also. There is no separate vegan menu anymore, but clearly labelled options. Didn't see any desserts.
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cgreaves
Points +403
Great dinner - Edit
Went with my omni family and everyone was happy, well labelled and tasty vegan options
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Dance4Plants
Points +308
Some of the best pizza in chch - Edit
Tutto Benes does amazing pizza and pasta. Definitely recommended
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nicole_m
Points +3277
Delicious food - Edit
Ask for the separate vegan menu. There are multiple starters, pizzas, pastas and drinks (including vegan wine). The food is all delicious. Make sure you leave room for the sticky date pudding - I’m not usually keen on dessert, but this one is incredible.
Read morePros: Vegan menu , Delicious food
Cons: Only open for dinner
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kevin.foulsham
Points +202
Wonderful Meal - Edit
My partner and I went here for our wedding anniversary meal. Would really recommend Tutto Benne for a special meal.
Read morePros: Really good vegan options, Friendly, helpful service with great atmosphere, Good choice of Vegan wine
Cons: On the expensive side but really worth it
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BeaRowe24
Points +268
Favourite Italian in Christchurch - Edit
The food here is amazing, lots of vegan options and they use angel foods vegan cheese 😋 the Gnocci is the best!!
Read morePros: Plenty vegan options to choose from, Vegan wine, Lovely atmosphere
Cons: Unable to do vegan garlic bread ☹️
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Sophieavocado
Points +214
Separate vegan menu + vegan parmesan! - Edit
If we have to entertain a large group for dinner this is our usual choice. Great range of vegan options, with vegan cheese, vegan sausage (amazing), and even a separate desserts menu. The pizza is spot on.
Read morePros: Separate vegan menu, Vegan cheese, Reasonably priced
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Veggie_Bird
Points +373
Vegan Menu - Edit
Has a big seperate Vegan menu, have been quite a few times and have had pretty much everything is was all super yummy! Also Vegan Wine is listed!
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AlineAnhaia
Points +971
Amazing pizza - Edit
I tried the Vegan Ortolana pizza and it was delicious, very tasty. The customer service was excellent. I highly recommend this place.
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LC70PZJ70
Points +564
Tasty food. Good atmosphere. - Edit
Food delicious. Good atmosphere.
Read morePros: Priced well, Good atmosphere
Cons: Be careful of seating as some tables are crammed
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channellehazel
Points +353
Great pasta - Edit
I always enjoy going to Tutto Bene - they probably do the best vegan pasta I’ve had in this city. Admittedly, the pizzas aren’t quite as memorable as the pastas but those pasta dishes are definitely really good. This is a nice place to go out to with friends or family for a birthday or something - it’s a little more on the expensive side but the service is really nice.
Read morePros: Delicious pasta, Good service
Cons: Pricey
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brookederoles
Points +41
Vegan menu! - Edit
Impressed with a separate vegan menu including pizza, pasta, entrees, desserts and alcohol! Had vegan gnocchi which was really nice. Can be quite loud in the evenings as tables are close together. Prices are quite high though the food portions are good and service is amazing.
Read morePros: Full vegan menu, Amazing service
Cons: Expensive, Noisy some evenings
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NikoAmali
Points +29
Best pizza I’ve ever had! - Edit
Amazing pizza, friendly staff and nice atmosphere. Would go there again. Great option when there’s no vegan places in town.
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PlantyTraveler
Points +213
They get it. - Edit
Came here tonight with a friend based on recommendations from other Happy Cow reviews and was quite pleased. The vegan menu had a nice number of options and the pizza I ordered was exceptional. They genuinely look after people with plant-based diets and I would come here again in a heartbeat.
Read morePros: Proper separate vegan menu., Delicious food., Variety of options.
Cons: No salads listed?, No desserts (not even sorbet).
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JonnyHicks
Points +387
Lovely pizzas - Edit
Vegan cheese you must ask for the vegan menu!
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VTP
Points +122
Vegan Dinner Oasis - Edit
This moderately-priced restaurant has a pleasant, casual atmosphere, the staff is friendly and helpful, and the food is very good. They have a separate vegan menu but you need to ask for it. The most important aspect is that they are open for dinner when most other vegan-friendly restaurants are not. The pizza was filled with a variety of vegetables - artichoke hearts, olives, spinach, tomatoes, zucchini, mushrooms, and vegan cheese with a delightful, crisp wood-fired crust - and the salad was made from mixed greens with shredded carrots, tomatoes, cucumber, and olives. We split both items between two hungry people and it was enough to satisfy. The only vegan desert option was three flavors of sorbet - lemon, raspberry, and coconut - served on a drizzle of raspberry puree and crushed pistachios. You could order three scoops of one flavor if you want. They all had intense, real fruit flavor. Very tasty over all!
Read morePros: Open in the evening, separate vegan menu.
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GabrielEng
Points +641
Amazing vegan pizza. - Edit
Very busy Italian restaurant. The pizza really is amazing. The best vegan pizza I've had in years. The cheese was excellent and very much like how I remember regular cheese. Very nice and helpful staff.
Read moreJust remember, you have to ask for the vegan menu.
Pros: Amazing vegan pizza
Cons: They don't have the vegan options on the standard
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ekm0236
Points +54
Amazing service and food - Edit
I loved my time here at Tutto Bene- They have a vegan menu that you have to ask for. There wasn't too many options in the pasta section so i opted for a pumpkin pizza. The owner came around and spoke about how many vegans come into their restaurant now and that he loves it.
Read moreRomantic spot :)
Pros: Great waitstaff, Cozy and romantic, Vegan Menu
Cons: Would be better to have more pasta choices
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maryturner
Points +32
impressed - Edit
I loved how they had a great vegan menu with a range of options!
Read moreI did have to ask for the menu as it wasn't automatically on the table with their traditional set menu.
I was impressed with my pizza and also my first time trying vegan cheese which was cool.
They even had vegan wine 🍷
Would recommend this restaurant
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maddywa
Points +203
!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! - Edit
Fantastic vegan menu with awesome pizzas/pastas/salads.
Read moreThey even have vegan wine recommendations!
TB use Angelfood cheese which tastes like the real thing (from what I can remember..)
$25.00 for a pizza/pasta
$12.00 for a salad
Pros: awesome pizza, nice atmosphere , good location
Cons: moderately priced
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AvrilTkd
Points +600
Good but simple - Edit
Firstly, they have a menu just for vegans. So already winning. The food and atmosphere is good too. Been there twice now.
Read moreThe only bit of criticism is that the pasta dishes could be a bit more adventurous.
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Yolanda
Points +1856
The best pizzas - Edit
I thought I knew what good pizza tasted like but I was wrong. The pizza at Tutto Bene (complete with vegan cheese) is truly the best pizza I have ever tasted. It has ruined me for takeaway pizza now. I can also recommend the bruschetta which was also wonderful with great flavours and texture. I really appreciate having a restaurant I can go to if I have to go out with non veggies and need somewhere which can suit both parties. They also do work functions. Very good location on main road opposite Merivale Mall so easy to find parking in the mall car park or park your bike right outside. This is a very popular place so reservations recommended.
Read morePros: vegan menu, vegan cheese, authentic Italian
Cons: limited vegan desserts
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CharlotteDrene
Points +163
Jesus Christ - Edit
This place is cute to death, and they have an entire vegan menu, all with vegan cheese. They also have vegan wine.
Read moreThe owner made some slights at being vegan, which I was able to totally overlook cause I had pizza going into my face.
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