Zanellis Italian Restaurant in Rotorua Menu

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Minestra del giorno $10.20
- soup of the day.
Brushetta gamberoni con salsa di pomodoro $19.40
- prawns/grilled ciabatta/ wilted spinach/ basil aioli.
Carpaccio $17.30
- Thinly sliced Eye Fillet/ Capers/ Parmesan Shavings/ lemon juice and Olive Oil dressing.
Cozze al Forno $16.30
- Fresh new Zealand Green Lip mussels/ Spicy crumb gratin.
Salmone con Polenta $16.30
- Pan fried Calamari/ Green Salad/ Salsa Verde Sauce.
Pettinidi con bocconici e pomodoro $17.30
- Seared Scallops/ Lightly Roasted Tomato/ Bocconcini/ Fresh Basil/ Balsamic dressing.
Salmone affumicato $17.30
- Hot Smoked Salmon/ White bean & Parmesan Fritter/ Capsicum salad/ Sundried Tomato Pesto.
Insalata di frutta a guscio e formaggio blue $16.30
- Roasted Almonds, Hazelnuts, Pinenuts and Walnuts/ Mesculin Greens/ Blue Cheese Dressing.

Bistecca $35.30
- Grilled Eye Fillet/ Rosemary Potatoes/ Port Sauce.
Bovine filetto con Prosciutto e Masala $33.80
- Tender Veal Fillet/ Rosemary Potatoes/ Prosciutto & Masala Cream Sauce.
Pollo con Funghi e Spinaci i $32.30
- Grilled Chicken Breast/ Rosemary Potatoes/Mushroom, Spinach & Tomato Salsa.
Filetto di Agnello $35.30
- Grilled Lamb Fillet/ Rosemary Potatoes/ Vine Tomato/ Red wine & Mint Sauce.
Pesce del giorno $35.30
- Fresh seasonal Fish/ White Wine Risotto/ Lemon & Caper Vinaigrette.

Gelato $9.70
- Gelato - Zanellis own rich and creamy hand-made icecream, made on the premises, with an interesting twist to taste! Two scoops per serve - some flavours contain alcohol.*Flavours may change without notice, please ask your server. (Subject to availability).Hazelnut & Hazelnut & Almond*/Licorice/Hokey Pokey/Dark Chocolate/White Chocolate. >>
Tiramisu $12.80
- Our famous rich coffee and brandy flavoured Marscarpone Crème, layered with delicate Savoirdi fingers. (When available, alcohol content).
Torta di Cioccolato $12.80
- Moist, rich dark Chocolate Cake, drizzled with Chocolate Sauce, Whipped Cream and Fruit Garnish. (Warm dessert).
Panna Cotta $12.80
- Mascarpone and vanilla Panna Cotta served with Fresh fruit and a Blueberry compote.
Affogatto al Café $12.80
- Single espresso coffee with a nip of Kahlua liqueur poured over Cappuccino Gelato, garnished with Savoirdi Fingers and selection of fresh fruit. (Cold dessert, alcohol content).

Spaghetti con Ragu alla Bolognese $22.50
- Spaghetti/ Pork, Beef & Tomato Ragu.
Spaghetti alla Marinara $25.50
- Spaghetti/ Selection of fresh seafood/ lightly spiced Tomato sauce.
Spaghetti Pomodoro $21.50
- Spaghetti/ Classic Zanelli's Tomato sauce.
Lasagne al Forno $23.50
- Baked/ Egg Pasta Layers/ Classic Zanelli's Meat Sauce/ Mozzarella & Cottage Cheese.
Fettuccine alla Gorgonzola e Capperi ante $24.50
- Egg Fettuccine/ diced Scallops/ Sundried Tomatoes/Broccoli florets/ Capers/ Creamy Blue cheese sauce.
Fettucine con Gamberi e Pollo $24.50
- Egg Fettuccine/ Chicken/ Bacon/ Shrimp/ Creamy Tomato sauce.
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.
Rissotto $25.50
- Wine Risotto/ Mushroom/ Chorizo Sausage .
Cannelloni $23.50
- Chicken liver pate filling/ Ground salami/ Spinach/ Cottage cheese Pomodoro, Parmesan gratin.

Garlic and Parsley $6.10
Sundried Tomato & Almond Pesto $6.10
Chili and Tomato with Garlic $6.10
Black Olive Paste $6.10
Basil Pesto $6.10
- (Multiple selection available).

Rosemary Potatoes $6.10
Vegetables of the Day $6.10
Marinated Olives $6.10
Garden Salads (2 sizes) $11.20 or $6.10

Nearby Sample Menus

Cheese stuffed crust $3.90
Dipping sauces $0.50
- Choose from: tomato, BBQ, aioli, sweet chilli, american mustard
Hawaiian $5.00
- Ham, pineapple & mozzarella
Classic cheese $5.00
- Mozzarella, mozzarella & mozzarella
Chicken supreme $10.50
- Succulent chicken, onion, capsicum, mushroom and melting mozzarella with parmesan sprinkle & aioli swirl
Ham and cheese $5.00
- Ham topped with mozzarella
Large fries $3.50
Veg hot 'n' spicy $5.00
- Capsicum, spicy jalapeno & mozzarella

Classic fries (S/L) $6.90/ $9.90
Hand-scooped ice cream milkshakes $6.90
- Pineapple lump/ creaming soda/ spearmint snifters/ crunchie/ chocolate
Rare roast beef sandwich $21.90
- Mildly smoked to rare and tender. Layered with aged kapiti gouda, baby spinach, feta and bacon jam in a long bun with fries and aioli
Bloody mary shots (Min order 2 ) $6.00
Cedar plank smoked salmon (gf) $32.90
- Our CBK applewood smoked new zealand salmon on a cedar plank with our aldorf and warm potato nicoise salads, tangy citrus mayo and lemon
Two free range eggs $4.00
Coleslaw $6.00
Slow smoked pesto chicken $26.90
- Chicken breast infused with basil pesto and wrapped in streaky bacon with our waldorf and warm potato nicoise salads

Tabasco sauce $2.00
Chef's garden salad (G)
- Avocado, cucumber cherry tomato, capsicum, brie, sprouts, honey mustard dressing
Club sandwich $21.00
- Triple layered with smoked chicken, bacon, egg, lettuce, tomato, aioli and fries
-Mains $18.00
Trio of kapiti ice cream
- With brandy snap basket and berries
Passionfruit brulee
- With white chocolate biscotti
-Entree $12.00
Tortellini of pumpkin and ricotta cheese $23.00
- Semi dried tomato pesto, red capsicum puree, fresh herbs and kumara crisps

Chips with aioli (Small/ Large) $5.50/ $9.50
Prawn Salad (GF) (DF) $17.50
- Third Place CafePan-fried Thai Chilli Prawn Salad with mesculin lettuce and vermicelli, topped with roasted peanuts and a coriander and lime dressing.
Avocado quarter N/A
Roasted tomato x 2 N/A
Vanilla Pancakes $17.50
- Third Place Cafe offers a wide range of delectable food items to enjoy. Gluten friendly options available.Two American style pancakes with two rashers of bacon, fresh banana, maple syrup & whipped cream. (Half portion $12.00)
Toasted ham and cheese sandwich $5.50
Creamy Mushrooms on Toast (V) $15.50
- Third Place Cafe - great vegetarian options. Items can be adapted to be gluten friendly on request.Mushrooms sautéed with onion, served in a creamy white wine sauce on toasted ciabatta with oven roasted vine ripened tomatoes and a roasted portobello mushroom. Bacon or sausage extra $3.50
Mouse traps and fresh fruit $5.50

-Chicken and Brie $15.00
Three cheese $16.00
- Feta, aged cheddar, camembert
Tomato $2.50
Hot Tasters Plate $17.00
- Chicken wings, prawn twisters, pork ribs
Bacon and Eggs $10.00
- Honey cured streaky bacon, eggs any style, toasted focaccia, whipped butter
Eggs each $2.50
Chicken pappardelle $17.50
- Fresh pappardelle, diced chicken, mushroom, bacon, garlic cream sauce
Pork Sliders(3) $18.00
- Apple slaw, tomato relish

Omelette served with toasted foccacia $17.5 / $19.5
- Filling choices of: bacon, cheese, mushroom, onion, capsicum, spinach, tomato and ham. 2 fillings / 3 fillings
French toast $17.5
- served with fruit compote and roasted almonds
Chicken, blue vein and pear ragout $17.5
- filled crepes served with salad
Croque Monsieur $14.5
- warm toast with ham off the bone and melted cheese, served with fries and aioli
Bacon and eggs $16.5
- with orange juice
Vegetarian lentil croquettes $18.5
- served with focaccia bread and green salad
“Picnic” breakfast $19.5
- bacon, eggs, hash browns, kransky, Portobello mushroom, toast and tomato
Pancakes $15.5
- with bacon, banana and maple syrup

Garlic Breads $8.00
- Aorangi Peak original garlic breads
Seafood Chowder $15.00
- Delicately combined seafood chunks in a creamy sauce, served with bread
Cheeseboard Selection $17.00
- A selection of New Zealand cheeses, crackers, nuts and dry fruits
Soup of the Day $13.00
- Please ask for Today's choice, served with bread
Recommendation Rack of Lamb $28.00
- Served with Gourmet potatoes and seasonal salad
Fish Fillet of the Day $22.00
- Pan fried fillet fish Pinot Noir and Pinot Gris sauce
Smoked Salmon Salad $18.00
- New Zealand smoked salmon and seasonal green salad served with French Vinagrette
Muffin or Scone $5.00
- Served with jam, cream, and butter

Selection of breads with 3 spreads (garlic butter, basil pesto and onion jam) Cheesy Pizza Bread
All curries served with Cumin Basmati Rice
Green salad
Wedges with sour cream and bacon $14.50
Open sandwiches $20.50
- Prime sirloin steak or Moroccan chicken served on toasted Ciabatta with salad and fries
Fish of the Day $25.00
- Please ask as it changes every day
Lasagna al forno $18.50
- Layers of fresh pasta with rich Napolitano and beef sauce highly recommended!
Chicken Nuggets & Fries $9.50

Palao rice $4
- Rice fried with peas and mixed with herbs and spices
Kabali Naan $4
Chicken Tikka (4 pc) $8
- Tender boneless pieces of chicken, marinated overnight in yoghurt and spices roasted in the tandoori oven, served with mint chutney
Combo $26
- 2 curry meat deal, 2 curries, 2 rice, 2 plain naan bread, 1 pakora, 1 samosa
Prawn Malabari $15.50
- Prawn cooked with sautéed capsicum, onion and tomato flavor sauce finished in creamy coconut flavor
Mattar Paneer $11.50
- Mattar with onion, cashew & tomato gravy
Butter Prawn $15.50
- Peeled prawns cooked in mild creamy tomato gravy
Mixed Vegetable $11.50
- Fresh seasonal vegetables cooked in aromatic Indian spices

Barney's Ribs $15.50
- Juicy pork ribs smothered in Barney’s sweet Lone Star sauce...lip smacking, finger licking, all the good things.
Hero Burger $13.50
- A beef pattie with lettuce and tomato served in a toasted burger bun with grilled cheese. If you want any other salad greens on your burger, just let us know!
Prawn Star $19.00
- Tiger prawn cutlets sauteed in garlic, chilli and coriander butter. Served with basmati rice...a Lone Star classic!
Redneck Ribs six $19.00
- Porky Pig’s ribs blanched in honey and spices. Blasted in the Lone Star fire then piled high and smothered in our world-famous hoisin, orange and sesame seed sauce.
Lone Star Artisan Loaf $10.00
- A traditional seeded Ciabatta loaf, handcrafted exclusively for Lone Star. Served warm with butter.
Stand by your Lamb $36.00
- Slow-roasted lamb shoulder, served with spring onion and feta mash, sauteed seasonal greens, roasted cherry tomatoes and a mint jus.
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.
Nipper's Fish & Chips $12.50
- Lightly battered fish, flash fried crisp and golden.

WAHA-NUI $16.00
- steak, Large Angus pattie + bacon+egg
1/2 BURGER (steak or medium Angus pattie or bacon) $9.00
HOT CHIPS $3.00
BACON + EGG $11.00
SEAFOOD CHOWDER $6.00
FOUR $6.00
REWENA HOT DOG $5.00
WHOLE DOZEN $17.00

Tofu puk $16.00
- Stir fried tofu and vegetables.
Tom yum goong-prawn soup E $10.50 / M $19.50
- One of Thailand's favourite dishes, prawns cooked with mushrooms, lemongrass and chilli
Gai pud met ma muang - stir fried chicken & cashew nuts $17.50
- Chicken & cashew nuts with vegetables.
Gaeng kiew wahn goong $19.50
- Sweet green curry prawns and vegetables cooked in coconut milk.
Nua, mua nam tok-bbq beef or pork salad $19.50
- Barbecued beef or pork served with Thai herbs, lemon and chilli.
Pud king - stir fried ginger $17.00
- With vegetables and your choice of chicken, pork or, beef.
Pud num mun hoi $17.00
- Stir fried oyster sauce and vegetables with your choice of chicken, pork or beef.
Combination seafood

Fettuccine nuvo $21.9
- prawn & chorizo w/ a pesto cream & toasted cashews
Rincon - pear and gorgonzola $21.9
- pear, sweet caramelized onions and hazelnuts, field greens, finished with our gorgonzola ranch
Rancho santa margarita - wild mushroom $21.9
- shiitake, portobello, white button & swiss brown mushrooms cracked pepper, mozzarella, finished w/ parmesan
Bistecca monza $29.9
- eye fillet steak wrapped in bacon served on kumara and potato mash, a field mushroom and topped with bernaise
Porchetta simoncelli $29.9
- pork , served on braised Mediterranean vegetables
Add $4.5
- pan seared prawns
Agostini $21.9
- salmon, prawn, asparagus plus blue cheese
Mavericks -roasted artichoke and spinach $21.9
- oven roasted artichoke, roasted garlic, sautéed spinach, mozzarella, parmesan

Torta de Mil Hojas (One Thousand Leaves Cake) $10.00
- Layers of pastry with caramel puree and walnuts. Fresh cream on the side.
Mini Paella $14.00
- Spanish rice dish which originated after the Mororish culture. Consists of rice, chicken, seafood and Che's special chorizo. Served with Chilean bread.
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.
Chilean bread $3.00
- 3 pieces with butter
Chupe De Marisco $29.00
- Stewed seafood seasoned with white wine, garlic, cream, spices topped with mashed potato and grated cheese. Served in a clay ramekin quiche dish.
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)
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.
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.

Surf & Turf (steak & calamari) $32.00
Chicken Burger $16.00
Calamari & Ribs $32.00
Calamari (w tangy garlic mayo) H$15.00/F$26.00
(choice of sirloin or rump steak)
Peri peri steak strips $12.00
- (tender strips of steak cooked in white wine & peri garlic & cream)
Fungi & cheese
Steak Burger (250g rump) $16.00