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

Indian Star Express Dine in & Takeaway - Rotor (sample menu)
  • Vegetable jalfrezi(med or hot) $12.00
    • Fresh seasonal vegetables cooked in aromatic indian spices
  • Pan fried prawns (10 pcs) $10.00
    • Peeled prawn cutlet fried with ginger, garlic, onions and capsicum, and finished with white wine
  • Plain basmati rice $2.50
  • Chili chicken $13.00
    • Boneless chicken pieces dipped in spicy batter, deep fried & finished with onion slices, capsicum, fresh green chillies and a dash of hot chilli sauce
  • Dal makhani (mild) $12.00
    • Lentils stewed on a slow fire overnight, garnished with coriander
  • Prawn pakora (10 pcs) $10.00
    • Kimi prawn cutlets dipped in mildly spiced batter, deep fried and served with rice
  • Vegetable samosa (2pcs) $4.50
    • Flaky pastry, filled with diced potatoes, peas and cumin seed the fried golden brown
  • Fries $3.00
Nando's (sample menu)
  • 5 Grilled Tenderloins $11.90
    • Choose your basting
  • Chicken Garden Salad $14.50
    • Flame Grilled Peri-Peri Chicken breast strips, capsicum, olives, cucumber, red onion, cherry tomatoes, carrot & mixed lettuce
  • Chips
  • - Perinaise $2.50
  • Grilled Haloumi & Veggie Strips $14.90
    • A mix of veggies and Haloumi grilled with your choice of Peri-Peri basting, and served with a regular side
  • 1/2 Chicken $12.90
    • Nothing half hearted here!
  • Espetada $15.90
    • Hanging skewer of Chicken thighs, grilled red capsicum & onion served with your choice of a regular side
  • Potato Salad
Carl's Jr. (sample menu)
  • Honey mustard big chicken burger $8.90
    • A crispy, lightly breaded chicken fillet, tomato, lettuce and honey mustard sauce on a seeded bun.
  • Double western bacon cheeseburger $11.90
    • Two chargrilled beef patties, bacon, two slices of melted cheddar cheese, crispy onion rings and tangy BBQ sauce on a seeded bun.
  • -1/2 lb. Angus $14.50
  • Bacon 3-ways burger
    • Bacon it up, with our Bacon 3-Ways Burger. Featuring a chargrilled beef Patty topped with crispy bacon strips, bacon jam, bacon crumble, lettuce, tomato and cheese.
  • Super star with cheese $9.50
    • Two chargrilled beef patties, two slices of cheddar cheese, two slices of tomato, onions, dill pickles, lettuce, mayo and our special sauce on a seeded bun.
  • Portobello mushroom thickburger
    • Chargrilled beef patty, swiss cheese, Portobello mushrooms in sauce, lettuce, red onions, tomato and mayo on a seeded bun.
  • Onion rings $4.00
    • Crunchy coated onion rings cooked up golden brown.
  • Bacon, egg & cheese toasted sandwich $4.90
    • A folded egg, slices of crispy bacon and cheese between two slices of toasted sourdough. Sausage, Egg & Cheese Sandwich option also available.
Amazing Thai (sample menu)
  • Pad Nam Mun Hoy $14.50
    • Stir fried beef and vegetables with oyster sauce
  • Tom Kha Gai $8.50
    • Sliced chicken pieces with coconut milk, galangal and lemon juice
  • Pad Khing $18.50
    • Stir fried vegetables, garlic and ginger
  • Mixed Entree $7.50
    • One piece of spring roll, curry puff, wontons, thai fish cake and pork on toast, served with sweet chilli sauce.
  • Amazing Gai Yang $14.50
    • Char grilled marinated chicken breast, vegetables cooked in garlic and coconut milk served with sweet chilli sauce.
  • Tofu Satay $7.50
    • Deep fried tofu served with peanut sauce
  • Keang Dang Ped $17.50
    • Red curry duck cooked with coconut milk and pineapples
  • Yum Talay $15.50
    • Salad of mixed seafood with a mint and garlic dressing
Scope (sample menu)
  • Fearless huntress - french toast $17.90
    • Egg fried brioche, crispy bacon, maple syrup with toasted almonds and grilled bananas, topped with cinnamon sugar
  • Scope salad $18.50
    • Roasted kumara & parnips, pumpkins seeds, baby spinach, quinoa w/ a citrus chilli emulsion.
  • Yes dear $23.00
    • Fettuccini pasta served with a spicy pomadoro, parmesan cheese, fresh chives and avocado oil, topped with venison meatballs
  • -Add chicken, pulled pork or duck for $6.00
  • Shroom for more $19.90
    • Mushroom sliced and sauteed ingarlic and thyme, finished in a creamy sauce topped with fresh shaved parmesan and watercress
  • Mai mai duck $23.00
    • Braised duck served with rocket, pickled red onions and salsa verde. with criss-cut fries and aioli
  • Fishing for compliments $18.00
    • Salt and pepper squid served with rocket, sriracha mayo and lemon cheek
  • 7AM - 11:30AM
Le Cafe De Paris (sample menu)
  • French Homemade Soup $9.90
  • Muffin $3.80
  • Sweet Crêpes - La Grand Marnier (Grand Marnier, lemon & sugar) $10.90
  • Savouries Crêpes - NZ Favourite (Ham, Cheese & Pineapple) $9.90
  • Extra (extra shot/large coffee/mug extra coffee bowl soy milk vanilla, caramel or hazelnut flavour) $0.50, $0.60, $1.00
  • Expresso $3.50
  • Savouries Crêpes - La Parisienne (Bacon, Egg, Onions & Cheese) $12.90
  • Macaroni Cheese and Bacon $9.90
Wild Rice Thai Cuisine (sample menu)
  • Steak Pla $21.50
    • Pan Fried Fish fillets on bok choy cooked in black pepper sauce with red onion, green beans, tomato, mushroom, red capsicum served on a sizzling hot plate.
  • Volcano Chicken $27.50
    • Marinated roasted chicken with tamarind sauce and steamed vegetables, served on a sizzling hot plate flamed with brandy.
  • Thod Mun Khow Port $8.50
    • Marinated sweet corn cake with curry paste and Thai herbs served with sweet chilli sauce.
  • Tom Yum Goong $10.50
    • Traditional hot and sour Tiger prawn soup with mushrooms and lemon grass.
  • Gai Satay $8.50
    • Chicken satay with peanut sauce.
  • Pad See Eiw $13.50
    • Pan fried noodles with chicken, egg and vegetable cooked in soya sauce. (cook with Prawns $16.50)
  • Gai Ped Med Mamuang $15.50
    • Stir fried chicken, vegetables and cashew nuts.
  • Gai Honey (Honey Chicken) $23.50
    • Stir fried chicken breast cooked in soya honey sauce.
Sequoia Eatery Rotorua (sample menu)
  • Fish N Chips $POA
    • Croucher IPA beer battered catch of the day and chunky fries with tartare sauce, lemon to squeeze and ranch slaw.
  • Long Mile Beef Burger $25
    • Sequioa's ground beef patty , letuce, tomato, beer battered onion rings, aged cheddar, sunny side upmegg, and ourtangy bbq sauce all served in a malted burger bun. Served with chunky fries and our house aioli.
  • Omelette $16
    • Your choice bacon, ham or smoked salmon, plus teo more filings - Cheese, tomato, onion, spinach,and mushroom,served with tomato salsa.Extra filings $2
  • Grazing Platter $60
    • A mix of cured meats and smoked salmon, cheeses, garlic prawns, kala mata olives, pesto, hummus, crackers and grilled croutes .Serves 6. Half patter available $40.
  • French Toast $19
    • with streaky bacon, grilled banana, and maple syrup or fresh banana ,berry compote and natural yoghurt.Gluten free available
  • Golden Bash Browns $4
  • Grilled Bratwurst $6
  • Rewana Fix $18.50
    • sauteed mushrooms ina creamy garlic and rosemary sauce ,served on toasted rewena style bread with streaky bacon and poached eggs
Capizzi Pizzeria (sample menu)
  • Garlic Bread $8.50
    • Serves 2
  • Caesar $8.00
    • Lettuce, Parmesan, Croutons, Bacon & Caesar Dressing.
  • Capricciaso 12" $21.50 14" $23.50
    • Italian sausage , pepperoni , onion , mozzarella , tomato sauce.
  • Antipasto $9.50
    • Lettuce, Salami, Italian Chorizo, Olives, Roasted peppers, Tomato & Balsamic Dressing.
  • Chicken Caesar $9.50
    • Chicken, Lettuce, Parmesan, Croutons, Bacon & Caesar Dressing.
  • Carrello Del Gelato $4.00 / $6.00 / $8.00
    • 1 scoop / 2 scoops / 3 scoops
  • Vegetariano 12" $20.50 14" $22.50
    • Capsicum, olives, mushrooms, red onions, mozzarella & tomato sauce.
  • Three Cheeses 12" $20.50 14" $22.50
    • Mozzarella, ricotta, parmesan & tomato sauce.
Burger King Fairy Springs (sample menu)
  • CHICKEN BIG FEED
    • Enjoy a BK Chicken with regular fries, a regular soft drink, three chicken nuggets and a sundae all for only $12 – what a deal! Available for a limited time at participating restaurants.
  • SAUSAGE BENE
    • Our NEW Sausage Bene is a combination of a sizzling sausage patty, freshly cooked egg, our signature streaky bacon, melted cheese, creamy Kato hollandaise sauce and nestled inside a warm English muffin. Start the day the right way at BK
  • BACON CHEESEBURGER
    • All the goodness of a Cheeseburger plus bacon! Made with our signature flame-grilled beef patty topped with a simple layer of melted cheese, bacon rashes, crinkle cut pickles, yellow mustard, and ketchup on a toasted sesame seed bun.
  • CHICKEN MUFFIN
    • Our new Chicken Muffin is a combination of our juicy, crispy Chicken patty, Heinz Seriously Good Aioli and melted cheese nestled inside a warm English muffin
  • CHEESE & BACON TENDERCRISP
    • Try our latest King's Collection addition! Juicy Tendercrisp Chicken Patty made with 100% Ingham's Chicken Breast, 2 slices of Cheese, Premium Lettuce, Tomato, Red Onions, 2 layers of Bacon Rashes and Aioli sauce, all on a lightly corn dusted bun.
  • ANGUS STEAKHOUSE
    • A flame-grilled AngusPure Steakhouse Patty, Heinz Seriously Good Aioli, premium lettuce, freshly sliced tomato, sliced red onion, tomato relish, mustard, cheese and Ploughman’s chutney. Top-notch. Add a regular fries and regular soft drink to make it a value meal.
  • 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.
  • BIG BK BREKKIE
    • We called it that for a reason: with fresh scrambled eggs, two sausages, an English Muffin with soft melted butter, small Hash Bites and any regular hot drink; it’s a mouthful all right.
Pizzeria Imperfetto (sample menu)
  • Saporita $22.50
    • tomato sauce - mozzarella -blue cheese - spicy salami - capsicum
  • Capricciosa $22.50
    • Tomato sauce - mozzarella - ham - mushrooms - artichokes -olives - capsicum
  • Margherita $16.00
    • Tomato sauce - mozzarella - basil - olive oil
  • Calabrese $22.50
    • Tomato sauce - mozzarella - spicy salami calabrese
  • Antipasto Platter $25.00
    • selection of italian cheese, italian cured meat and oven roasted vegetablesServed with focaccia
  • Ortolana $23.00
    • tomato sauce - mozzarella - capsicum - zucchini - artichokes - mushrooms
  • Cured Italian ham $6.00
  • Boscaiola $25.00
    • Tomato sauce - mozzarella - creamy porcini cheese - italian prosciutto
Solace Cafe and Restaurant (sample menu)
  • Lamb Loin $28.50
    • Char-grilled, seasonal vegetables, minted jus
  • Toasted Ciabatta $5.50
  • Pepper Dews $3.50
  • Toasted Bagel:
  • - Natural with Flaky Sea Salt $11 3 / $16 6 / $22 9
  • Marinated Olives $3.50
  • Seared Salmon $30.00
    • Set on golden roasted kumara and wilted spinach topped with hollandaise
  • Creamy Mushrooms $14.50
    • Over garlic grilled focaccia topped with crispy onion rings
Coconut Cafe & Restaurant (sample menu)
  • Biryani fish/prawn $15.00
  • Fruit salad $3.50
    • is a dessert consisting of various kinds of ruit served in mango pulp, milk and topped with vanilla essence
  • Chicken korma $15.50
    • a mild creamy rich curry with cashew paste, cream and coconut milk powder
  • Square roti $2.50
  • Tadka dall $13.00
    • varieties of lentils simmered and cooked with garlic and finished with tomatoes
  • Ice cream - vanilla / strawberry / chocolate $4.50
  • Egg masala roast $13.50
    • boiled eggs cooked with green peas, onion & tomatoes along with aromatic spices
  • Spinach dall $13.50
    • varieties of lentils cooked with spinach and aromatic spices
Ambience fine Indian Cuisine (sample menu)
  • Extra Plain Rice $3.00
  • Goat Korma $17.50
    • Goat pieces cooked with cashew gravy and garnished with almonds
  • Vegetable Platter $14.00
    • platter consist of samosa, vegetable pakoda, spring rolls and onion bhaji. Served with tamarind sauce. Price is for two persons
  • Vegetable Spring Rolls (8pcs) $5.50
    • Spring rolls filled with vegetables and herbs rolled in a crispy wonton style pastry
  • Butter Prawn $18.50
    • prawns cooked in rich tomato and butter sauce
  • Vegetable Samosa (2 pcs) $5.00
    • Flaky pastry filled with potatoes, mild spices and green peas and deep fried
  • Chicken Vindaloo $15.50
    • boneless chicken cooked with hot vindaloo paste
  • Fish and Chips $7.00
Bistro 1284 (sample menu)
  • Bistro 1284 ice cream & sorbet selection (GF) $16
  • Pan fried duck breast, confit leg, cider roasted squash puree, pickled red cabbage, cranberry & passionfruit glaze (GF) $39
  • Green pea risotto, feta, tomato, candied olives (GF, V) $35
  • Mixed salad greens, with walnut vinaigrette (V) $16
  • Single serving of 1 cheese $16
  • Proscuitto wrapped chicken breast, goats cheese farce, cauliflower & vanilla puree, seasonal vegetables, pommes william $37
  • Beef fillet, garlic herb polenta, green pea puree, mushroom croquette, black pepper tuille, truffle foam $38
  • French onion soup w gruyere crouton $16
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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