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

  • Urbano Hobo $19.90
    • fried potatoes / mushrooms / onion / chorizo / spinach / onion jam / free range poached eggs / hollandaise / chunky toast
  • Urbano Chowder $19.90
    • coconut lime seafood chowder / ciabatta
  • Cheese $15,90
    • for one
  • Cheese $26,50
    • for two
  • Soup of the Day $15.50
    • wait staff will advise / ciabatta
  • Eggs Benedict $19.50
    • bacon - smoked salmon - portobello mushrooms
  • Urbano Chicken Burger $24,50
    • free range tenderloins / dukkah crusted / cranberry / camembert / guacamole / smoked tomato / chilli jam / aioli / lettuce / chilli kelp fries
  • Urbano Big Boy $21.90
    • bacon / pork and fennel chipolata / black pudding / free range eggs any style / crunchy potato cake / smoked tomato / portobello mushrooms / hollandaise / chunky toast
  • Indonesian Rice Salad N/A
  • Butterscotch Pecan Tartlets N/A
  • Pumpkin and Battered Aubergine Stack Roasted Pumpkin and Battered Aubergine Stack, with a Walnut and Ricotta Topping. Red Onion Compote and Parsnip Crisps N/A
  • Blue Cheese, Spinach and Mushroom Tortino with Green Side Salad N/A
  • Chicken, Bacon and Mushroom Pasta Sauce served with Pasta N/A
  • Chicken Shitake Linguini Tender Grilled Pieces of Chicken Breast Marinated in Garlic and Thyme, set upon linguini Noodles with a Shitake Mushroom Cream Sauceand Topped with Crispy Prosciutto. N/A
  • Roasted Vegetable Lasagne with Green Side Salad N/A
  • Pastrami, Cheese and Chutney on Wholegrain N/A
  • Chicken Pita $10.90
    • Chicken breast, cucumber, iceberg, tomato & light mayo in a warm pita
  • - Large $6.50
  • Chicken Garden Salad $14.50
    • Flame Grilled Peri-Peri Chicken breast strips, capsicum, olives, cucumber, red onion, cherry tomatoes, carrot & mixed lettuce
  • Pineapple $1.50
  • - Large $6.50
  • Mixed Platter (for 2-3 people) $33.90
    • Share half a flame grilled Peri-Peri Chicken, 5 BBQ wings, & 4 tenderloin
  • Nandino Burger & Regular Side $10.90
    • Flame Grilled Chicken with BBQ Basting, Swiss cheese & light mayo on a soft seeded bun plus a kids juice & corn or chips
  • - Regular $4.50
  • $25 Classics ShareBox® $25
    • Included in the Classics ShareBox®: 1 x Big Mac®, 1 x Cheeseburger, 1 x Quarter Pounder®, 1 x McChicken®, 2 x Small Fries, 2 x Medium Fries, 2 x Small Soft Drinks, 2 x Med Soft Drinks
  • Chicken Bacon Deluxe N/A
    • It’s deluxe, and it’s back. Crispy coated chicken dressed with rasher bacon, fresh tomato, cheese with a Swiss accent and topped off with creamy mayo.
  • Chicken McWrap® Caesar - Crispy N/A
    • Introducing the new delicious Chicken Caesar McWrap®, with crispy 100% NZ chicken, tasty bacon pieces, shaved parmesan and crisp iceberg lettuce drizzled with creamy Caesar sauce all wrapped up in a warmed tortilla and ready to eat on the go.
  • Mega Waffle Cone N/A
    • Put a twist on our classic soft-serve with a crunchy waffle cone, topped with a delicious helping of hot chocolate fudge sauce and two chocolate Cadbury Flake®. It’s pure pleasure.
  • Chicken McWrap® Aioli - Crispy N/A
    • Introducing the new delicious Chicken & Aioli McWrap®, with crispy 100% NZ chicken, juicy tomatoes, crisp iceberg lettuce drizzled with creamy garlic Aioli all wrapped up in a warmed tortilla and ready to eat on the go.
  • Frozen Fanta™ Sour Grape McFloat N/A
    • Brighten up your day with a Frozen Fanta™ Sour Grape McFloat
  • $40 Mega ShareBox® $40
    • Included in the $40 Mega ShareBox: 2 x Big Mac®, 2 x McChicken®, 2 x Cheeseburger, 4 x Medium Fries, 4 x Medium Soft Drinks, 4 x Regular Sundaes
  • Choc Top Cone N/A
    • The Choc Top Cone features Macca’s classic soft serve dipped in a chocolate coating, served inside a crunchy waffle cone.
  • Alabama slamma $14.90
    • 2 big breaded chicken fillets topped with bacon, onion straws, cheese, fresh lettuce, tomato and slathered top and bottom with creamy aioli.
  • Jr. Chicken burger
    • One chicken patty with lettuce and mayonnaise.
  • Honey mustard big chicken burger $8.90
    • A crispy, lightly breaded chicken fillet, tomato, lettuce and honey mustard sauce on a seeded bun.
  • 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.
  • Monster breakfast toasted sandwich $5.90
    • It starts with bacon, then a sausage patty, a folded egg, and Swiss and cheddar cheese, between two slices of toasted sourdough.
  • 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.
  • Guacamole bacon thickburger
    • Chargrilled beef patty, guacamole, bacon, swiss cheese, tomato, red onions, lettuce and Santa Fe sauce on a seeded bun.
  • Chicken & bacon sandwich $8.90
    • Chargrilled chicken breast, bacon, swiss cheese, lettuce, tomato and mayo on a honey wheat bun.
  • Thyme Roasted Gourmet Potatoes $7.00
  • Parfait of chicken livers with port, citrus and coriander $15.00
  • Garlic bread, lemon, fresh herbs & roasted capsicum $9.00
  • Fresh Garden Salad $7.00
  • Edamame beans, sea salt and sesame oil $10.00
  • Seafood hot pot, asian fragrance, coconut rice and poppadoms $36.00
  • Homemade ravioli with roasted beetroot, walnut, gorgonzola, ricotta, beurre blanc sauce $29.00
  • Soup of the moment with artisan bread $15.00
  • Tikka's catch $22.00
    • Wild pulled pork sliders served with a fennel and apple slaw, watercress and lemon vinaigrette. with criss - cut fries and aioli
  • Scope salad $18.50
    • Roasted kumara & parnips, pumpkins seeds, baby spinach, quinoa w/ a citrus chilli emulsion.
  • Butcher's best $23.00
    • Venison burged served with sriracha, rocket, roasted red capsicum, swiss cheese and criss cut fries
  • The holy hunt-Eggs benedict $19.90
    • Poached eggs served with spinach and scope hollandaise on our speciality toasted bread of the day w smoked salmon / bacon / mushroom
  • Fearless huntress - french toast $17.90
    • Egg fried brioche, crispy bacon, maple syrup with toasted almonds and grilled bananas, topped with cinnamon sugar
  • Hunt club $17.00
    • Your choice of scrambled, poached or fried eggs, served with bacon on our speciality toasted bread of the day
  • 7AM - 11:30AM
  • -Add chicken, pulled pork or duck for $6.00
  • Beef Burger $19.90
    • 200g Hennessy’s home made beef patties with cheese, bacon, mayonnaise, salad & sweet chilli sauce. Served with fries.
  • Hennessy’s Irish Stew $24.90
    • Traditional Irish Stew with tender NZ lamb & vegetables. Served with creamy mashed potatoes & toasted bread.
  • Piece of Fish $5.50
  • Mini Beef Burger $9.90
    • With golden fries, melted cheese & ketchup.
  • Ice-cream Sundae $8.90
    • Vanilla bean Ice-cream with your choice of chocolate, strawberry or caramel topping. Served with whipped cream.
  • Fresh NZ Green Lipped Mussels $19.90
    • Steamed in white wine & garlic. Served with toasted bread. Depends on availability.
  • Seasoned Potato Wedges (Large) $15.90
    • Served with sour cream.
  • Open Grilled Chicken Sandwich $22.90
    • Tender Chicken breast on toasted Focaccia bread with cranberry & aioli sauce, salad, creamy brie cheese & avocado. Served with fries.
  • Kumara Chips $ 12.00
    • Served with sour cream
  • Scotch Fillet Steak 250g $ 25.00
    • Cooked to your liking served with mash potato and peas with a choice of garlic butter or mushroom sauce
  • Fish Burger $ 15.00
    • Crumbed fish with Lettuce,Tomato , Beetroot, Cucumber & Tartare sauce
  • Lasagne $ 20.00
    • Lasagna served with salad & mushrooms
  • Crumbed Prawns $ 12.00
    • Sweet Thai Chili, Garlic Mayo or Wasabi Mayo. Served with Sweet Thai Chili or Tartare sauce
  • The Speight's Pie $ 5.00
    • Served with Tomato Sauce
  • 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
  • All mains and currys come with thai jasmine rice. Some thai food is spicy and we recommend asking for mild, medium or hot to suit your palate.
  • Entrée raumet – mixed entrées $7.50
    • A selection of entrees to tempt you
  • Kaeng dang - red curry $17.00
    • Red curry cooked in coconut milk, vegetables with your choice of chicken, pork or beef.
  • Pud narm prik pao $17.00
    • Stir fried chilli paste and vegetables with your choice of chicken, pork or beef.
  • -with curry powder and vegetables. $19.50
  • Khao pad puk $14.00
    • Stir fried rice with egg (optional) and mixed vegetables.
  • Karee puff-curry puff $7.50
    • Chicken, potatoes and onions in pastry.
  • Bo bia-spring rolls $7.50
    • Spring rolls filled with glass noodles & vegetables and served with sweet chilli sauce.
  • Steaky bacon $2.9
  • Lamb fricassee $23.9
    • Braised lamb w/ leeks & green onions & served with roasted vegetables
  • Diablo Pollo $14.9
    • crumbed spicy chicken pieces w/ chilli, lime & ginger, served w/dipping sauce
  • Venison osso buco $29.9
    • served on buttered swede w/ red cabbage
  • Crepe banana $11.9
    • warmed banana w/melted chocolate
  • Apple and raisin strudel $11.9
    • a favourite, served w/ custard and icecream
  • Ratatouille w/ chicken $23.9
    • this dish is so famous it even had a movie named after it
  • Creamy pumpkin risotto $6.5
  • Three Cheeses 12" $20.50 14" $22.50
    • Mozzarella, ricotta, parmesan & tomato sauce.
  • Toscana Classic 12" $21.50 14" $23.50
    • Chicken, tomato, mushrooms, red onions, mozzarella & pesto sauce.
  • Capricciaso 12" $21.50 14" $23.50
    • Italian sausage , pepperoni , onion , mozzarella , tomato sauce.
  • Del Sur 12" $21.50 14" $23.50
    • Meatball or chicken, tomato, red onions, mozzarella & spicy BBQ sauce.
  • Vegetariano 12" $20.50 14" $22.50
    • Capsicum, olives, mushrooms, red onions, mozzarella & tomato sauce.
  • Capizzi 12" $21.50 14" $23.50
    • Pepperoni, sausage, mushrooms, red onions, capsicum, olives, mozzarella & tomato sauce.
  • Real Hawaii 12" $20.50 14" $22.50
    • Ham, pineapple, bacon, capsicum, mozzarella & tomato sauce.
  • Carrello Del Gelato $4.00 / $6.00 / $8.00
    • 1 scoop / 2 scoops / 3 scoops
  • Crispy Onion Rings $5.9
  • Hot Chocolate $4.9
    • Swirl in a Whittakers Chocolate Santé Bar to create your own chocolate dream.
  • Add a shot to your coffee or hot chocolate $0.5
    • caramel, hazelnut or gingerbread
  • Seasonable Vegetables $5.9
  • Mocha, latte, chai latte $4.5
  • Chicken & Bacon Burger $20.9
    • Grilled chicken, crispy bacon, lettuce and tomato. Finished off with melted cheese, aioli and relish. Served with fries.
  • Roast of the Day $23.5
    • Our daily roast cooked to perfection, with a selection of roasted and steamed vegetables, topped with Cobb's rich gravy.
  • The Coach Burger $20.9
    • A big hearty Beef Burger with bacon, crispy onion rings, grilled cheese, fresh tomato and lettuce. Finished with aioli and relish, served with fries. Double up the beef & bacon for an extra $8.0
  • Vegetarian 1 S $9 / L $17
    • Olives, Sundried Tomato, Capers, Roasted Mushrooms And Capsicum.
  • 3 Egg Omelette, With Side Salad. $11.00
    • Choose Any 3 From The Following Toppings:
  • Caeser Salad $15.00
    • Crispy Bacon, Parmesan, Cos Lettuce, Croutons, Caeser Dressing.
  • Bolognaise S $9 / L $17
    • Topped With Bolognaise Sauce, Parmesan And Fresh Chopped Tomato. Finished With Pesto. Meat-Lovers Bacon, Chicken, Ham, Chorizo And Salami. Topped With A Swirl Of Bbq Sauce. Seafood Marinara Fresh Fish, Shrimps, Mussels, Calamari And Capers.
  • Shrimp & Smoked Salmon S $11 / L $21
    • Shrimp, Smk Salmon, Bacon,Olives, Tomatoes, Capers And Pesto.
  • Hawaiian S $8 / L $15
    • Champagne Ham & Fresh Pineapple.
  • Garlic Pizza Bread S $6 / L$11
    • Our Own Secret Dough Recipe, Brushed With Garlic And Olive Oil And Baked.
  • Caesers S $10 / L $19
    • Chicken, Bacon & Parmesan. W, Rocket Leaves And Caeser Dressing.
  • Chicken Aloo - Lightly spiced chicken with crisp seasonal vegetables, and aromatic spices $15.50
  • Chicken Tikka - Lean chicken, marinated in spicy yoghurt, tender baked in the Tandoor (5 pieces) $12.50
  • Pakora Wedges - Crispy battered potato wedges served with tamarind chutney (6 pieces) $5.00
  • Mushroom Sabji - Button mushrooms with crisp capsicum and diced onions in a tangy masala sauce $14.50
  • Chicken Tikka Masala - Marinated pieces of chargrilled chicken breast with garlic, ginger and aromatic spices – ever popular $15.90
  • Butter Chicken - Tender tandoor baked chicken in a dreamy masala sauce - best this side of Bombay $15.50
  • Mango Lassi $3.50
  • Lamb or Chicken Madras - Lamb or Chicken pieces in a spicy tomato masala sauce, garnished with coconut – renowned South Indian dish $15.90, Lamb $16.50
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