Leonardo's Pure Italian in Rotorua Menu

ANTIPASTI - APPETIZER ANTIPASTI - APPETIZER
  • Selezione di Pane – Bread Selection $15.50
    • Today’s selection of freshly made breads and dips
  • Bruschetta (brew-sket-ta) – Bruschetta selection $16.50
    • Tomato, salsa verde, chicken liver pate’ and Tapenade
  • Zuppa di cipolle (chee-pol-le) Toscana – Onion soup $11.00
    • The Real and original Onion soup “Did you know… the onion soup was born originally in Florence: Caterina de’ Medici imported to the court of France”
  • Minestrone Soup $11.00
    • My minestrone soup is loaded with good for you veggies and beef stock
  • Antipasto Toscano – Tuscany Appetizer $25.00
    • A classic from Italy, Leonardo’s pick of Bruschetta, cured meats and Olives
  • Insalata Italiana – Italian Salad $18.00
    • Lettuce, fresh tomato, mozzarella, olives, capers, olive oil, a drizzle of balsamic and lots of love
  • Add prosciutto $4.00
  • Impepata di cozze – Steamed new Zealand, green lips mussels $19.50
    • ½ kilo of mussels steamed in a peppery white wine sauce and toasted ciabatta bread
  • Gamberoni Arrosto – Grilled prawns $24.50
    • Marinated prawns in fresh herbs, chilli, olive oil and served with freshly baked focaccia
PASTA PASTA
  • Tagliatelle (Ta-ya-tel-le) alla Carbonara – “Carbonara’s” Tagliatelle $23.00
    • Fresh egg, diced pancetta, provolone cheese, garlic and a sprinkle of crushed pepper, so simple but so delicious
  • Tagliolini all’ Amatriciana AKA Tagliolini alla Matriciana $23.00
    • Fresh diced pancetta (tradition prefers Guanciale, cured cheek), tomato base, fresh chilli topped with pecorino cheese
  • Gnocchi alla Sorrentina – Gnocchi Sorrento’s Style $23.50
    • Gnocchi alla Sorrentina is a pasta dish made in the Sorrento style, with a tomato base, onion garlic, fresh mozzarella and fresh basil, garnished with homemade pesto
  • Pappardelle Col ragu di Cinghiale – Wild Boar Pappardelle $23.50
    • Meltingly tender wild boar, stewed in rich tomato and red wine sauce. Like mama used to make
  • Spaghetti al profumo di mare –Pasta with fresh mussels, and anchovies $24.50
    • Transport yourself to the shores of the Adriatic Sea with this pasta dish brimming with fresh mussels and anchovies, fresh tomato base and Italian capers plus a selection of fresh seafood that changes every day
  • Lasagna alla bolognese – Classic Lasagna lasagna $23.50
    • Bolognese sauce, known in Italian as ragù alla bolognese, is a meat-based sauce originating from Bologna, Italy
  • Risotto of the day – please see the specials for tonight n/a
  • Filled pasta of the day – please see the specials for tonight n/a
PORTATA PRINCIPALE - MAINS PORTATA PRINCIPALE - MAINS
  • Filetto di manzo – Eye Fillet Steak $17.50/100g
    • The classic “Florence’s” steak, cooked as you like and served with roasted potato, mixed roasted vegetables and your choice of Creamy Mushroom Sauce or pepper Sauce
  • Ossobuco alla Milanese – Milan’s Style Veal Ossobuco $33.50
    • It is a Milanese speciality of cross-cut Veal shank braised with vegetables, wine and Broth. Served on a bed of saffron risotto
  • Pollo alla diavola – Hell’s Chicken $38.50
    • It is a whole baby chicken, that has marinated all day in olive oil, fresh herbs and fresh chilli. Please ask for a milder solution. Served with roasted potato and rocket salad
  • Scamone di agnello (Ah-nye-lo) al forno – Oven roasted lamb rump $38.50
    • The rump is butterflied and then stuffed with prosciutto, baby spinach and Italian herbs and served with roasted potato and vegetables. Served Medium Rare, please advise for any change on the cooking time
  • Porchetta –pork belly, porchetta style $33.50
    • Roasted pork belly served with braised potatoes and topped with an agro dolce sauce (sweet and sour). A Tuscan delight, from Maremma Region, anciently renowned for the massive presence of wild pigs
  • Pesce del Giorno – Fish of the day, please see the specials for tonight n/a
DESSERTS DESSERTS
  • Tiramisù $12.50
    • Doesn’t get any more traditional than this
  • Panna cotta $12.50
    • Served with vanilla and raspberry compote
  • Creme caramel $12.50
    • Baked custard served with almond brittle
  • Cannoli alla siciliana $13.50
    • Classic recipe from south of Italy, filled with ricotta, chocolate and pistachios
  • Baked cheese cake $13.00
    • Ricotta and mascarpone, served with raspberry coulis
  • Limoncello tart $17.50
    • Nonna’s traditional recipe, served with limoncello shot
  • Cheese selection $15.00/$23.50
    • Today’s choice of gourmet cheese ( 1 serving/2 servings)

Nearby Sample Menus

The Factory Smokehouse & Grill (sample menu)
  • 50/50 Cheeseburger $12.00
    • ground bacon & beef Pattie, cheddar cheese, bread & butter pickles garlic mayo served with Kansas & Carolina bbq sauce
  • Light Smoked For 2 $29.00
    • 1/4 rack pork ribs with maple bourbon bbq sauce or bacon gravy. 2 portions of wings with smokey memphis, orange pop bbq sauce and a serve of chips & corn
  • Punnets(Small/Large) $2.00/$4.00
  • BBQ Sauces & Glazes
  • Garden Salad $5.00
  • Chicken Wings $5.00
    • chicken wings seasoned and applewood smoked. Glazed with your choice of bbq sauce
  • Chicken Burger
  • ¼ Rack Of Pork Ribs $12.00
    • dry rubbed with our adobo spice then applewood smoked until the meat is falling off the bone. Smothered in your choice of bbq sauce
Fat Dog Cafe and Bar (sample menu)
  • Porridge $11.70
    • Porridge served with brown sugar, milk and cream
  • Scramble of the Day $16.10 / S $12.20
    • Scrambled eggs served with toast and hash browns
  • Breads & Dips $13.20
    • Assorted breads served with hummus, basil pesto and sundried tomatoes and olive chutney
  • Eggs Benedict $17.60
    • Your choice of salmon, bacon or veggies. Comes with hash browns
  • Mini Puppy Breakfast $10.50
    • Bacon, egg, sausage, and a hash brown
  • French Toast $18.30 / S $14.30
    • Served with bacon and banana or fresh fruit
  • Fettuccine $19.40 / S $13.90
    • Fat Dog Style bacon and mushroom fettuccine
  • The Veggie Works $18.30
    • Pan-fried and seasoned potato, spinach, caramelised onion and sun-dried tomatoes, atop chunky with mushrooms, roasted tomatoes and eggs
Stratosfare Rotorua (sample menu)
  • Flame Rotisserie and Carvery
    • Lebanese chicken or pork roast, roasted field vegetables and potatoes, homemade gravy, mustards, horse radish, apple sauce, sweet chilli sauce, Korean pepper sauce
  • Dressings, Oils and Vinegars
    • Extra virgin olive oil, hazelnut oil, avocado oil, Balsamic, sherry and cider vinegar, Italian, French, coriander and ginger dressing, homemade Caesar dressing
  • Market Garden Salads and Crisp Vegetables
    • Sauteed cauliflower and capsicum salad, oriental tabouli with zesty lime and coriander drizzle, roasted kumara and pumpkin salad with manuka honey and hazelnut oil, grated carrots, beetroot, sliced cucumbers and tomatoes, kimchi
  • Tea and Coffee
  • Breads
    • Artisan bread selection fresh from the oven, speciality breads served with spreads and infused olive oil
  • The Southern Oceans
    • In-house marinated green-lipped mussels with sweet chilli and ginger, cooked prawn salad with bamboo shoots, toasted sesame seeds, lime and fresh coriander, whole cooked tiger prawns, smoked kahawai
  • Caesars Palace
    • Craft your own version of a classic Caesar salad: shaved parmesan from the "wheel", crisp salad leaves, mesclun, endive, cos and iceberg lettuce, capers, anchovy fillets, garlic croutons, toasted almonds, grilled streaky bacon
  • Mediterranean Fare
    • Shaved coppa (cured pork scotch), cured beef pastrami, hot Spanish chorizo sausage, Italian salami, continental sausages, chicken liver pate with sauteed mushroom
Sichuan Style Rotorua (sample menu)
  • A4 Delicious crunchy pig’s ear in red chilli oil
  • H5 Fried eggs with tomato soup
  • K25 Shallow fry dumplings (pork mince filling)
  • D10 Stir fry beef with Choi Sum (Chinese green) in oyster sauce
  • D12 Lamb's offal soup with touch of coriander leaf
  • S1 Chong-Qing Dan Dan hand-made noodle
  • B14 Sweet and sour pork with Chinese dark vinegar
  • B16 Stir fry pork mince with Chinese pickled snake beans
Sabroso (sample menu)
  • Chicken or Prawns $19.50
  • Pollo y Chorizo $19.50
    • marinated chicken, chorizo, tortilla strips, leaf lettuce, black olives, red onion, roasted corn, lime garlic vinaigrette, special sauce
  • Escabeche de Pescado $16.50
    • chilled seared fish, roasted red peppers, garlic, onions, capers, olives, corn chips
  • Cerdo Verde $24.50
    • slow roasted pork, tomatillo salsa verde, black beans, rice, salad
  • Moqueca de Camaroes $24.50
    • spicy prawn stew, coconut milk, tomatoes, onions, capsicums, coriander, rice, flour tortilla
  • Sorbete de Mango y Maracuya $9.50
    • a refreshing smooth & velvety sorbet w/ lime passion fruit drizzle
  • Chipotle Calamares $14.50
    • tender crisp seasoned calamari, chipotle cream
  • Tequeños $9.50
    • fried pastry wrapped farmers cheese bites, guasacaca
Kiwi Kai (sample menu)
  • HOT CHIPS $3.00
  • 1/2 BURGER (steak or medium Angus pattie or bacon) $9.00
  • PORK $12.00
    • pumpkin, kumara, potato, cabbage, mixed veg with rewena stuffing.
  • KAI MUFFIN $5.00
  • KID'S BURGER(steak or small Angus pattie or bacon) $6.00
  • STEAK OR ANGUS PATTIE + EGG $12.00
  • SEAFOOD CHOWDER $6.00
  • CHICKEN & PORK & MUTTON $17.00
    • pumpkin, kumara, potato, cabbage, mixed veg with rewena stuffing.
Be Rude Not To Cafe (sample menu)
  • Toasted Nutella Sandwich $9.00
  • Baked egg 8 beans, black turtle beans, basmati rice & chorizo $15.00
    • topped with avocado & roast capsicum salsa
  • Pulled lamb, slow cooked Iamb $19.00
    • w wild and basmati rice, chickpeas, currants, fresh herbs and crispy onion
  • Sides $3.00
    • bacon, chorizo sausage, potato rosti, roast Portobello mushroom, roast tomato, black turtle beans, avocado
  • Wholegrain chunky style toast $7.00
    • w fruit preserves & butter
  • Garlic infused olive oil & sea $7.00
    • salt grilled ciabatta
  • Smashed avocado $16.00
    • on toasted sourdough or GF with poached egg, spiced dukkoh, watercress and crispy bacon
  • Nutty Muesli $14.00
    • w honey vanilla toasted oats, nuts & seeds served w granny smith apple & cinnamon compote, vanilla bean yogurt and milk on the side
The Brook Bar & Bistro (sample menu)
  • Pesto Ciabatta Bread $12.00
    • warm ciabatta bread topped with basil pesto and tomato pesto
  • Blackened Salmon $30.00
    • cajun spice coated salmon with citrus lane, mash and salad
  • Affogato $13.00
    • a scoop of affogato ice cream with an amaretto shot, espresso coffee and amaretti biscuits
  • Morrocan Spiced Lamb Rump $30.00
    • served with braised cannellini beans and baked polenta
  • Asian Pork Belly $30.00
    • pork belly cooked in Chinese master stock served with kumara potato puree and red cabbage kimchi
  • Apple Streusel Cake $13.00
    • sour cream apple cake topped with almond streusel served with apple syrup and whipped cream
  • Garlic Ciabatta Bread $6.00
  • Steak Frites $32.00
    • grilled sirloin steak with herb butter, grilled mushroom, rocket parmesan salad and shoestring fries
Dukes Bar & Restaurant (sample menu)
  • Quinoa, Brown and Wild Rice $15.00
    • served with feta, watermelon, vine ripened tomatoes, cucumber, radish, pumpkin, Carrots and a spring onion vinaigrette (GF) (H)
  • Golden Camembert Wedges $14.50
    • deep fried, served with a spicy plum sauce & micro greens (V) (N)
  • Cheesy Garlic Bread $8.50
    • toasted ciabatta generously spread with herb and garlic butter and parmesan Cheese, served with tomato salsa (N)
  • Minute Steak Open Sandwich $19.00
    • grilled sirloin served on toasted ciabatta With tossed salad, crispy onions and tomatoes
  • Artisan Breads $11.50
    • a selection of artisan breads served with extra virgin olive oil, aged balsamic vinegar, homemade spinach and walnut (N) (V)
  • Corn Fed Chicken Breast $33.00
    • dusted with bush mushrooms, served with layered creamy potatoes, honey smoked bacon and caramelised shallots (GF)
  • Hash Stack $19.00
    • hash browns, baby spinach, field mushrooms, avocado, poached egg and freshly made hollandaise. Your choice of bacon, ham or salmon (GF)
  • Golden Camembert Wedges
    • deep fried, served with a spicy plum sauce and micro greens (V) (N)
Cafe Baraco (sample menu)
  • Eggs on Toast $10.00
    • Your style of 3 eggs on toasted grain or ciabatta
  • Beef or Chicken Salad Beef $15 / Chicken $13
    • Grilled chicken served on mesclun, olive oil, tomato, red onion, olives and feta cheese and special dressing.
  • Potato & Salmon Stack $13.00
    • Two hash browns, salmon, cream cheese, baby rocket leaves and fresh herbs. (Add egg $2.00)
  • Cream cheese and jam $8.00
  • Kids Options $3.00
    • Cocoa pops or toast (2 slices) with (Jam, Peanut Butter or Marmite)
  • Bacon, cheese and egg $9.00
  • Wedges / Kumara Chips $5.50 Sm / $6.50 Lge
    • With sour cream / sweet chilli sauce
  • Baraco Breakfast $16.00
    • Your style of free range eggs with bacon, hash brown, roasted tomato, kransky sausages on ciabatta. (Add mushroom $2.00)
Burger King Fairy Springs (sample menu)
  • CRISPY CHICKEN STUNNER $7.00
    • The new Crispy Chicken Stunner meal deal includes one Crispy Chicken burger, small fries, small soft drink and a sundae. Now that's value.
  • CRUNCHY BBQ BACON WHOPPER
    • The classic Whopper with a Crunchy twist! Comes with all the goodness of a Whopper plus BBQ sauce, Cheese, 4 Rashes of Bacon and Onion Chips. Part of our Summer Crunch Range, available for a limited time.
  • LONG BBQ BEEF RODEO
    • Now with a long bun for double the taste! Flame-grilled beef topped with melted cheese, crispy onion rings, creamy mayo and smoky, smoky BBQ sauce. Available for a limited time at participating restaurants.
  • SAUSAGE & EGG MUFFIN
    • Our Sausage, Egg & Cheese Muffin is a combination of a sizzling sausage patty, freshly cooked egg and melted cheese nestled inside a warm English muffin. Add a regular hash bytes and large hot drink to make it a regular value meal
  • ANGRY ANGUS STEAKHOUSE
    • A juicy 1/3 pound of flame grilled 100% Angus beef with two slices of cheese, spicy jalapeños, crispy golden onion chips, tomato, lettuce, creamy mayo and a dash of our secret Angry hot sauce all on a lightly corn dusted bun. Take a bite out of the Angry Angus Steakhouse the next time you get hungry.
  • MORNING KICK-START
    • The breakfast that’s perfect if you’re on the go and need a quick fix. One Bacon and Egg Muffin, one Cheeseburger, and one small Hash Bites will kick-start your morning the delicious way. Plus, add any regular hot drink for just $1.50
  • NEW YORK ANGUS STEAKHOUSE
    • A juicy 1/3 pound of flame grilled 100% Angus beef with two slices of cheese, 6 rashes of bacon, red onions, premium lettuce, freshly sliced tomato, pickles, all topped with creamy mayo, BBQ sauce and mustard sauce in our delicious corn dusted bun.
  • WHOPPER JR
    • Our WHOPPER JR.® features a flame-grilled beef patty topped with juicy tomatoes, fresh cut lettuce, creamy mayonnaise, crunchy pickles, and sliced white onions on a soft sesame seed bun. Sized right for a smaller appetite. Add a regular fries and regular soft drink to make it a value meal
Che Chorizo (sample menu)
  • BBQ Chicken Thighs $26.00
    • Two large pieces of delicious, Manuka wood fired and smokey flavoured chicken thighs. Served with mesclun salad, Pebre sauce and Chilean bread.
  • Scotch Fillet $33.00
    • 300 grams of steak cooked to your liking. Served with salsa verde, mesclun salad and Chilean bread.
  • Biscocho (Sponge Cake) $10.00
    • Filled with custard and caramel, soaked in three different types of milk and covered in toasted meringue.
  • Seafood Anticucho $13.00
    • Mussels and prawns skewer and cooked over manuka embers. Served with Chilean bread and a small salad with Che's special sauce.
  • Garbanzo Beans $13.00
    • Slow cooked chick peas with Spanish chorizo, paprika, garlic, onion and basil. Served with Che's spicy sauce and Chilean bread.
  • Flan de Leche (Creme Caramel) $10.00
    • Traditional Spanish and South American dessert, Decorated with fresh cream and caramelized sugar.
  • Peruvian Style Raw Fish $14.00
    • Fresh fish marinated in lemon, ginger, garlic, red onion and coriander. Served with roasted kumara, deep fried spiced corn and Chilean bread.
  • Parrillada $36.00
    • Our signature dish. A wonderful platter of different meats barbecued the real Argentinian way, slow cooked in Manuka embers, Beef steak, Chicken thigh, Chorizo, Pork ribs, Lamb. Served with our chimichurri sauce, mesclun salad and Chilean bread. (approx 600 grams)
Zanellis Italian Restaurant (sample menu)
  • Bistecca $35.30
    • Grilled Eye Fillet/ Rosemary Potatoes/ Port Sauce.
  • Pollo con Funghi e Spinaci i $32.30
    • Grilled Chicken Breast/ Rosemary Potatoes/Mushroom, Spinach & Tomato Salsa.
  • Minestra del giorno $10.20
    • soup of the day.
  • Linguine Mare Monti $24.50
    • Pan-seared Prawns/ Mushrooms/ Onion, garlic & Chilli/ Olive Oil drizzle.
  • Penne alla Salmone $23.50
    • Smoked Salmon/ Capers/ Spinach & garlic Cream Sauce.
  • Salmone con Polenta $16.30
    • Pan fried Calamari/ Green Salad/ Salsa Verde Sauce.
  • Lasagne al Forno $23.50
    • Baked/ Egg Pasta Layers/ Classic Zanelli's Meat Sauce/ Mozzarella & Cottage Cheese.
  • Garden Salads (2 sizes) $11.20 or $6.10
Farmers Kitchen (sample menu)
  • Bean Paste Soup N/A
  • Fried Dumplings N/A
  • Fried Rice N/A
  • Fried Egg Noodles N/A
  • Kimchi N/A
  • Chili Paste N/A
  • Seafood Gratin N/A
  • Coleslaw Salad N/A
Lovely India Restaurant and Bar (sample menu)
  • Plain Rice - Steamed Basmati Rice $2.00
  • Saag Scallops - Saag Scallops, a wonderfully delectable dish of scallops cooked in a fine, mild puree of fresh spinach, herbs and spices. $28.90
  • Garlic Naan - Plain flour bread coated with garlic and roasted in Tandoor $4.50
  • Chicken Nuggets $7.00
  • Aloo Gobhi - Potatoes and cauliflower florets cooked together and garnished with ginger and fresh coriander $15.90
  • Korma (Chicken, Lamb or Goat) - Chicken,Lamb or Goat cooked in cashew nuts, gravy and home-made cream. Traditionally cooked. $18.90
  • Garlic & Cheese Naan - Plain flour bread stuffed with cheese then coated with garlic and roasted in Tandoor $5.50
  • Roti - Hand rolled bread made from wholemeal and white flour $3.50
Leonardo's Pure Italian

Leonardo's Pure Italian

location

Address

1099 Tutanekai Street, Rotorua, Bay Of Plenty, 3010, New Zealand

phone

Phone

073477084

email

Email

nardone@live.it

clock

Opened hours

Monday: 5:00 – 9:00 PM, Tuesday: 5:00 – 9:00 PM, Wednesday: 5:00 – 9:00 PM, Thursday: 5:00 – 9:00 PM, Friday: 5:00 – 9:00 PM, Saturday: 5:00 – 9:00 PM, Sunday: 5:00 – 9:00 PM
price range

Price

$20 - $30

type

Type

None

service level

Service

Table Service

cuisine

Cuisine

Gluten Free , Health Food , Italian , Vegan , Vegetarian

features

Features

Mastercard ,  Visa ,  Romantic ,  Wheelchair accessible ,  Business meetings ,  Reservations ,  After-hours ,  Waitstaff ,  Cash ,  Groups ,  American Express ,  Lunch ,  Seating ,  Highchairs Available ,  No Takeaway ,  Free Wifi ,  Digital Payments ,  Special Occasion Dining ,  Serves Alcohol ,  Dinner ,  Child-friendly ,  Outdoor Seating ,  Full Bar

Location
1099 Tutanekai Street, Rotorua, Bay Of Plenty, 3010, New Zealand
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