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

  • 50/50 Burger $12.00
    • ground bacon & beef pattie, garlic mayo, lettuce, tomato, onion & factory sauce
  • Battered Fish
  • Bacon $2.50
  • Fish & Chips Meal $12.00
    • 2x fish, chips and garden salad, garlic mayo and tartare
  • Factory Sauce
    • hint of chipotle & pickles
  • Chipotle Hot
  • Crinkle Cut Chips With Garlic Mayo $4.00
  • Punnets(Small/Large) $2.00/$4.00
  • Marinated Lamb Leg $28.00
    • Marinated lamb leg on a feta & sundried tomato crusted potato bake tzatziki yoghurt dressing
  • Death by Chocolate $18.40
    • Hot chocolate pudding, strawberry chocolate spring roll, chocolate tart, chocolate & orange gateau raspberry white chocolate ice cream (for 2 people)
  • Tropical Fish Burger $18.60
    • Pan fried fresh fish, lettuce, tomato, cucumber, apple gherkin coleslaw with a lemon mayo and fries
  • Chunky Toast $11.70
    • Country Grain Toast. Fruit toast and lekkerbrot served with butter and 2 preserves
  • Slow Cooked Pork Belly $28.00
    • Mozzarella stuffed pumpkin balls with a smoked tomato provencal sauce with a chickpea salsa & shaved parmesan
  • Brandy Snap Basket $13.20
    • Brandy snap basket with vanilla ice cream and seasonal berry coulis
  • French Toast $18.30 / S $14.30
    • Served with bacon and banana or fresh fruit
  • Single Lamb Shank $22.70
    • Tender NZ lamb Shank on kumara mash with seasonal vegetables finished with a caramelised onion jus
  • Dessert $4.00
    • Choose from Cheesecake or Choc Mousse!
  • 3 BBQ Thigh Fillets $11.90
    • 3 BBQ Chook thigh fillets, kids juice & corn or chips
  • Classic Veggie Burger $9.90
    • Veggie patty with iceberg lettuce, tomato & our light mayo in a soft seeded bun
  • - Regular $4.50
  • Seriously Large Chips $9.50
  • Chicken Paella $13.90
    • Grilled Chicken breast with a combination of grilled veggies tossed over our spicy rice
  • - Regular $4.50
  • Peri-Peri Chips
    • Curb your craving
  • The Clubhouse Angus N/A
    • We’ve gone all out with this new burger. 100% NZ Angus beef, crispy bacon, Swiss cheese, caramelised onion and salad, topped with Big Mac® sauce. Get ready to be completely absorbed in The Clubhouse Angus.
  • Chicken McBites® - 10 piece pack N/A
    • Get them while they're hot. Our legendary, super-tasty chicken mcbites are the perfect side to any meal. We only use the highest quality chicken.
  • Quarter Pounder® N/A
    • Take a whole quarter pound* 100% beef patty provided by beef farmers from the King Country and Canterbury. That’s the beef sorted. Complete the tasty picture with cheese, onions and tangy pickle. Bet your mouth is watering right now.
  • The Clubhouse Chicken - Crispy N/A
    • Turn your attention to The Clubhouse Chicken - Crispy. With a crispy chicken patty, crispy bacon, grilled onion, Swiss Cheese, tomato, lettuce, and Big Mac® sauce in a brioche style bun; this burger tastes as good as it looks.
  • $30 Legends Sharebox® $30
    • Included in the $30 Legends ShareBox®: 2 x Big Mac®, 1x McChicken®, 1x Filet-o-Fish®, 1 x 6pk Chicken McNuggets®, 2 x Medium Fries, 2 x Small Fries, 4 x Medium Soft Drinks
  • Strawberry Jam N/A
    • Your toasted bagel has never tasted this good. Slather on some of Craig's® sweet Strawberry Jam, made with real strawberries.
  • Whipped Butter N/A
    • Our fluffy butter, in creamy, whipped peaks. It's like walking on air.
  • McChicken® Hunger Buster N/A
    • A crunchy McChicken burger, with medium fries, medium drink and a small sundae to top it all off. Who knew you could buy so much satisfaction?
  • CHUR DOUBLE STACK $15.00
    • Two homemade NZ beef seasoned patties drizzled with grilled cheese, two layers of bacon, beer battered onion rings, caramelized onion, tomato, lettuce, gherkins & mustard mayo in a brioche bun
  • CHUR BURGER
    • Homemade NZ beef seasoned patty drizzled with grilled cheese, bacon, beer battered onion rings, caramelized onion, tomato, lettuce, gherkins & mustard mayo in a brioche bun.
  • HAWAIIAN $12.00
    • Pineapple, cheese, tomato sauce, onion, ham
  • VEGETARIAN $13.00
    • Char grilled capsicum, olives, onion, hummus, feta, baby spinach
  • Hand cut spud fries, chilli salt served with tomato sauce or gravy $5.00
  • MEATLOVERS $12.00
    • Bacon, pepperoni, ham, more bacon, more pepperoni, more ham, topped with cheese & a BBQ swirl
  • Popcorn shrimp, lemon & pepper served with sweet chilli sauce $6.00
  • Cajun Chicken Wing Dings served with peri peri hot sauce $6.00
  • Lasagne Di Casa, Homemade from Grandma Carmella's recipe. A combination of ground beef & Vegetables layered with Pasta & Cheese served with Garden Salad $26.50
  • Risotto Rosario, Fresh mushrooms sautéed with spinach & fresh basil in a creamy risotto $23.90
  • Fettuccine Royale, Fresh sliced chicken breast sautéed with mushrooms in a tomato, white wine & fresh basil sauce $26.50
  • Pesto Sambucca Mussels, Fresh NZ Green Lipped Mussels finished in a creamy Pesto sauce laced with Sambucca served with Garlic Bread * Subject to Seasonal availability * $29.50
  • Risotto Bella Zia, Creamy Risotto with spicy Chorizo sausage, Spanish red onion & fresh basil topped with Piri-Piri spiced Chicken Tenders circled with Arriabatta (spicy) sauce $25.90
  • Chicken Nuggets & Fries $11
  • Mussels Magnifico, Famous NZ Green Mussels finished in a light Chilli Tomato Napoli with White wine, capers & Fresh Basil Served with Garlic Bread * Subject to Seasonal Availability * $19.5/entree
  • Spaghetti Marinara Bianco, Mussels, Prawns & smoked fish tossed with Spaghetti & Fresh Basil in a garlic, Cream & White wine Sauce $29
  • Beef Burger $19.90
    • 200g Hennessy’s home made beef patties with cheese, bacon, mayonnaise, salad & sweet chilli sauce. Served with fries.
  • Cajun Chicken Salad $23.90
    • Tender chicken breast marinated in Cajun spices, on a fresh garden salad & tangy mango & tomato salsa.
  • Lamb Shanks (1) $27.90 (2) $33.90
    • NZ Shanks braised with vegetables, tomatoes & herbs in a red wine gravy with creamy mashed potatoes & garden peas.
  • Garlic Bread $5.90
    • French bread grilled with Garlic infused Butter.
  • Onions or Extra Sauces $2.50
  • 2 Eggs or Gravy $4.00
  • Beef Nachos (Large) $18.90
    • Toasted corn chips with mild Spicy Beef & Bean mix, melted cheese & sour cream.
  • Murphy’s Chicken $19.90
    • Freshly baked pita bread with hummus topped with salad greens, grilled chicken breast & Hennessy’s own Mediterranean salsa.
  • - Also available as a vegetarian option with a lentil, pea and kumara pattie
  • Redneck Ribs
    • Porky Pig’s ribs blanched in honey and spices. Blasted in the Lone Star fire, piled high then smothered in our famous hoisin, orange and sesame seed sauce...the meal that made us famous!
  • A Fist Full of Pizza (Quesadilla) $18.00
    • Two flour tortillas encasing your choice of spicy chicken or beef, with cheese, tomato and fresh herbs. Finished with sour cream, salsa and jalapeños.
  • Chief's Chicken Nibbles $17.00
    • Blanched in soy, honey and spices. Served with a hoisin, orange and sesame seed sauce.
  • Burrito Ranchero $24.00
    • Chicken thigh mixed with jalapeños, fresh herbs and sundried tomatoes. Topped with grilled cheese, BBQ sauce, salsa and sour cream. Served with chilli rice and Lone Star coleslaw.
  • Wrap Star $12.50
    • Warm flour tortilla filled with roast chicken, cheese, lettuce, tomato, cucumber, red onion, mayonnaise and Mum’s tomato relish. - or leave the tortilla out and we’ll make you a yummy chicken salad!
  • John Deer $36.00
    • Medallions of venison Denver leg, served with a herbed potato bake, pea puree, sauteed spinach, house plum chutney and a red wine jus.
  • Rock the Boat medium $27 / classic $32
    • Fresh fillets of fish dusted in seasoned flour, then grilled with fresh herbs and parmesan. Topped with a lemon and caper sauce. Served with mashed potato and a fresh green salad.
  • Mezze $14.90
    • a selection of traditional turkish delicacies including dolma, cigar borek, deta cheese and seasonal vegetable fritters. served with salad and your choice of chicken, lamb or falafel
  • Pasta (makarna or manti) $12.90
    • toppe with sam's famous chunky tomato sauce and your choice of chicken, lamb or falafel. served with yoghurt, garlic sauce and tabouleh
  • Extra meal $2.00
  • Combo $11.90
    • kebab burger, chips & coca cola
  • Extra falafel $2.20
  • Ayran (yoghurt drink) n/a
  • Extras $2.20/each
    • cigar borek & falafel
  • Lamb shankc (incik) $19.90
    • slow roasted tender shanks, served with potatoes and topped with a traditional turkish seasonal vegetablee sauce
  • Garlic infused olive oil & sea $7.00
    • salt grilled ciabatta
  • Crum bed chicken strips w ketchup $10.00
  • Cheese on toast (add bacon 3.00) $7.00
  • French toast $16.50
    • w verjuice, vanilla bean roast rhubarb and strawberry compote, crème Fraiche and maple syrup >>
  • Spaghetti w tomato and crispy bacon $10.00
  • 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
  • Hand Cut chunky fries $8.00
    • w ketchup or aioli
  • Be Rude Breakfast $19.50
    • Bacon, sausage, roast tomato, mushroom, potato rosb, chunky toast and two free range poached eggs
  • Fish of the Day $32.00
    • inquire for the chef's daily selection (GF) (N) (H)
  • South Indian Style Pumkin and Lentil Curry
    • served with basmati rice and naan bread (V) (H)
  • Cheesy Garlic Bread $8.50
    • toasted ciabatta generously spread with herb and garlic butter and parmesan cheese, served with tomato salsa (N) (V)
  • Cheese Plate $15.00
    • a selection of NZ cheeses served with crackers and fruits (V) (N)
  • Hot Smoked Salmon and Egg Wrap $17.00
    • Lebanese wrap filled with hot smoked salmon layered with egg, rocket, baby spinach, sliced red onions and mustard mayo (GF) (H)
  • 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)
  • Artisan Breads $11.50
    • a selection of artisan breads served with extra virgin olive oil, aged balsamic vinegar, homemade spinach and walnut (N) (V)
  • Fish of the Day
    • inquire for the chefs daily selection (GF) (N) (H)
  • Garden Salad $ 9.00
    • Lettuce, Tomato, Cucumber, Red Onion, beetroot.
  • Loaded Wedges $ 12.00
    • Seasoned wedges with bacon, cheese served with Sour Cream
  • Beef Nacho’s (Large/Small) $ 15.00/$ 12.00
    • Homemade Chilly Eleef served with Sour Cream
  • Dickies Pie $ 20.00
    • Tender Eleef chunks cooked in dark ale gravy topped with puff pastry served with mash potato, peas 8. baby carrots
  • Chicken & Mushroom Fettuccine $ 20.00
    • Rich creamy white wine sauce with chunks of chicken & mushrooms
  • The Works Burger $ 17.00
    • Homemade Beef Pattie with Bacon, Onion rings, Egg, Lettuce, Beetroot, Cucumber 8. Cheddar cheese
  • Cheese Platter $ 25.00
    • Fine selection of Cheeses, Crackers & Eggplant chutney
  • Wraps $ 8.00
    • Chicken or Eleef with lettuce, carrot, cheese, red onion with a choice of Ranch, BBQ or Sweet Thai Chili
  • Panna Cotta $12.80
    • Mascarpone and vanilla Panna Cotta served with Fresh fruit and a Blueberry compote
  • Basil Pesto (Multiple selection available) $6.10
  • Carpaccio $17.30
    • Thinly sliced Eye Fillet/ Capers/ Parmesan Shavings/ lemon juice and Olive Oil dressing
  • Pollo con Funghi e Spinaci $32.30
    • Grilled Chicken Breast/ Rosemary Potatoes/Mushroom, Spinach & Tomato Salsa.
  • Penne alla Salmone $23.50
    • Smoked Salmon/ Capers/ Spinach & garlic Cream Sauce.
  • Linguine Mare Monti $24.50
    • Pan-seared Prawns/ Mushrooms/ Onion, garlic & Chilli/ Olive Oil drizzle.
  • Minestra del giorno $10.20
    • Soup of the day
  • Vegetables of the Day $6.10
  • Bacon $3.00
  • Garlic Steak and Mushroom $11.00
  • Hawaiian Burger $8.00
  • Tuesday Chop Suey $7.00/$9.00
  • Savory Muffins $4.00
  • kiwi Silver Breakfast $16.00
    • bacon sausage, eggs, hash brown, tomato baked beans or spaghetti on toast
  • Kiwi Gold breakfast $19.00
    • bacon, 2x sausages, egg hash brown tomato mushrooms baked beans or spaghetti on toast
  • Steak Egg & mushroom $11.00
  • French Toast $15.50
    • Sourdough bread served with bacon, grilled banana and maple syrup
  • Robert Harris Big Breakfast $18.50
    • Free range eggs any style served with bacon, breakfast sausages, hash browns, tomatoes, mushrooms and toast
  • Fruit Pancake Stack $15.00
    • Pancakes served with seasonal fresh fruit, yoghurt and wild berry coulis
  • Pancakes with bacon and banana $15.50
    • Served with grilled banana, bacon and maple syrup
  • Eggs Benedict
    • Free range eggs, poached on toasted focaccia bread, served with hollandaise sauce
  • -With Salmon $17.50
  • Muesli with Fruit and Yoghurt $10.50
    • Toasted Muesli served with fresh fruit and yoghurt
  • Bacon & Eggs $15.50
    • Free range eggs any style with bacon, served with toast
Leonardo's Pure Italian

Leonardo's Pure Italian

location

Address

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

phone

Phone

073477084

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