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

Two Tone Factory Slaw $4.00
Pulled Pork Burger $11.00
- with two tone slaw, crackling and your choice of bbq sauce
Bacon Gravy
The Epic Bacon $17.00
- 50/50 pattie, applewood smoked bacon, pulled pork, cheddar cheese, cracking, garlic mayo & Memphis bbq sauce
Homemade Potato Salad $4.00
Garden Salad $5.00
Battered Fish Burger $10.00
- battered fish, tomato, onion, garlic mayo & tartare
BBQ Sauces & Glazes

Dogs Bollox Burger $19.90
- 2 beef patties, fried egg, lettuce, coleslaw, roast tomato, onion rings, caramelised onion, and sesame bun with fries
Fries $3.40 / L $6.70
Wedges $6.10
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)
Marinated Chicken Skewers $28.00
- Skewered lemon chicken wrapped in streaky bacon with fresh croutons served on fennel, bok choy & caramelised shallots with creme fraiche and roasted tomatoes
Hot Chocolate Pudding $13.90
- Hot chocolate pudding with berry coulis, ice cream and hot chocolate sauce
Breads & Dips $13.20
- Assorted breads served with hummus, basil pesto and sundried tomatoes and olive chutney
Classic Caesar Salad $19.30 / S $17.20
- Cos lettuce, bacon, poached egg, croutons, parmesan cheese, fat dog caesar dressing

Banana fritter $2.00
Pork $11.50
Fish hoki $3.00
Vegetable $10.00
Oyster $20.50
Beef $13.50
Beef steak (Black pepper) $15.00
Miz seafood $23.50

Steamed Seasonal Vegetables (ask your server) $7.00
Seafood hot pot, asian fragrance, coconut rice and poppadoms $36.00
Macerated dried fruits in brandy, vanilla bean ice-cream $16.00
Edamame beans, sea salt and sesame oil $10.00
Homemade ravioli with roasted beetroot, walnut, gorgonzola, ricotta, beurre blanc sauce $29.00
Parfait of chicken livers with port, citrus and coriander $15.00
Fresh Garden Salad $7.00
Creamy brie, smoked cheddar, double cream blue with crostini, fig and almond cake, water crackers and muscatel cluster $26.00

Super Vege (3 Fillings) $4.00
Happy Ham $5.00
Breakfast Pita $10.90/ $8.90
- Regular/ Petita
Falafel (V) Salad $11.90/ $9.90
- Regular/ Petita
Cookie Fix $2.00
Garden (V) Salad $8.90/ $7.90
- Regular/ Petita
Chicken Breast Salad $11.90/ $9.90
- Regular/ Petita
Chicken Crave Pita $11.50/ $9.50
- Regular/ Petita

Chicken or Prawns $19.50
Chipotle Calamares $14.50
- tender crisp seasoned calamari, chipotle cream
Patacones $9.50
- fried plantain slices, black beans, queso (based on availability)
Tres Amigos $15.50
- tomato salsa, warm queso, guasacaca, corn chips (black beans replace queso for
Taza de Chocolate $9.50
- a rich & dense cold chocolate dessert spiced w/ cinnamon & cayenne chili, topped w/ whipped cream or vanilla ice cream $11.50
Rollos Sabroso $9.50
- crisp tortillas, black beans, capsicum, cheese, corn, spinach, salsa
Vegetarian $19.50
Add chili garlic prawns $6.00

CHICKEN BACON MEATY
- The Chicken Bacon Meaty Burger: 2 crispy chicken patties, 6 rashers of bacon, 2 slices of cheese, and BBQ sauce. Oh, and we added some onion too. It’s part of the Meatatarian Range, available for a limited time.
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
THE KING'S BREKKIE
- Dine like The King with a Bacon & Egg Muffin, two delicious breakfast sausages and hash bites. Perfect for a lazy weekend breakfast.
THE BOMB
- With flame grilled beef, bacon, creamy mayo, smoky BBQ sauce and our mouth-watering crispy onion chips *drool*.
CHICKEN NUGGETS STUNNER $5.50
- The new Chicken Nuggets Stunner includes 5 x Chicken Nuggets, Small Fries, Small Drink and a Sunday. Now that's value!
HASHBITES
- These tiny, golden pieces of crunchy potato are just waiting to be eaten. These guys add a bit of bite (and crunch) to your breakfast.
CREAMY MAYO DOUBLE CHEESEBURGER
- You can't go wrong with our new Creamy Mayo Double Cheeseburger, 2 signature flame-grilled beef patties, topped with 2 slices of melted cheese, crinkle cut pickles, yellow mustard, ketchup and of course, mayo. All on a toasted sesame seed bun. Add a regular fries and regular soft drink to make it a value meal.
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

Chicken/beef $16.00
Rogan Josh $12.99
- tender diced lamb/beef cooked with gravy and finished with great spice
Do Pizza $12.99
- diced chicken/lamb cooked with fried sliced onions and great spices
Butter Chicken $12.99
- all time favourite tender chicken half roasted in tandoor and finished with creamy tomato gravy
Fries $2.50
Kashmiri Naan $4.00
- naan stuffed with dried fruit cooked in tandoor oven
Tandoori Prawn/Fish HALF/FULL $10.00/$18.00
- king prawns marinated in yoghurt with ginger/garlic and smoked roasted in the tandoor oven
Vindaloo $12.99
- boneless chicken/lamb/beef cooked with great spice and brown gravy in a hot vindaloo sauce

Crum bed chicken strips w ketchup $10.00
Baked egg 8 beans, black turtle beans, basmati rice & chorizo $15.00
- topped with avocado & roast capsicum salsa
Basil pesto grilled ciabatta $7.00
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
Creamy coconut pannacotta $16.00
- w caramelized pineapple, warm banana bread, and honey
Encrusted breakfast burger $17.00
- of roast root vegetables, mushroom, capsicum & beans, encrusted w toasted seeds and topped w baby spinach, roast Portobelo mushroom, charred sweet corn and chimichurri sauce
Free Range Eggs Benedict $17.50
- w poached eggs, bacon, smoked salmon or avocado with hollandaise on potato rosti
Toasted Nutella Sandwich $9.00

Steak Frites $32.00
- grilled sirloin steak with herb butter, grilled mushroom, rocket parmesan salad and shoestring fries
Affogato $13.00
- a scoop of affogato ice cream with an amaretto shot, espresso coffee and amaretti biscuits
Garlic Ciabatta Bread $6.00
Asian Pork Belly $30.00
- pork belly cooked in Chinese master stock served with kumara potato puree and red cabbage kimchi
Blackened Salmon $30.00
- cajun spice coated salmon with citrus lane, mash and salad
Chocolate Prune Cake $13.00
- lightly spiced chocolate prune cake served with brandied prunes, caramel and vanilla ice cream
Braised Veal Shanks $30.00
- veal shanks braised in tomato, wine sauce served with risotto milanese and steamed broccollini
Pesto Ciabatta Bread $12.00
- warm ciabatta bread topped with basil pesto and tomato pesto

Garlic Baguette $6.5
- Hot and crispy with garlic butter and herbs.
Pavlova $11.5
- New Zealand's most famous dessert - served with whipped cream, ice cream, macerated berries and passionfruit couli.
Soup of the Day $8.9
- Freshly made by our Chef and topped with croutons.
Vege Burger $20.9
- For the hungry vegetarian: A generous stack of vege patty, fried egg, crispy onion rings, tomato, avocado and fresh greens. Loaded with grilled cheese, aioli and relish.
Side Salad $5.9
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.
Choose your Sauce N/A
- Creamy Mushroom / New York Peppercorn / Jack Daniels BBQ / Garlic Butter
Chocolate Indulgence $11.5
- Decadent chocolate mud cake with chocolate sauce, chocolate mousse, ice cream and cream. Rich and wicked.

Persian Kebab $10 Single / $12 Add Falafel
- Lamb, Chicken or Falafel wrapped in flat bread with salad, Greek yoghurt aioli or mayo
Toasted 'Sammies' or Panini 'Sammie' $7 / Panini $8
- Choose 3 fillings: Ham, onion, mushrooms, tomato, cheese, egg, pinappple
Garlic Prawn Noodles $13.00
- Served with pan tossed cabbage, carrot, mushroom, garlic and sweet chilli sauce
Wedges / Kumara Chips $5.50 Sm / $6.50 Lge
- With sour cream / sweet chilli sauce
Bacon, cheese and egg $9.00
Kids Options $3.00
- Cocoa pops or toast (2 slices) with (Jam, Peanut Butter or Marmite)
Open Steak Sandwich $16.00
- Scotch fillet with ciabatta bread, aioli, caramelised onions, rocket and grilled tomato. Served with fries (add cheese $2.00)
Toasted Bagels
- With salad

Vegetarian Banquet $54.00
- Entree: Vegetable pakoda, Samosa, Onion Bhaji and spring rolls Main Course: Paneer Korma, Daal Tadka, Mix vegetable or punjabi chole Bread: Plain Naan and Garlic naan Price is for two persons
Lamb/Beef Korma $16.50
- Diced meat pieces simmered in cashew gravy and garnished with almonds
Chicken Tikka $16.5 / $10.5
- Boneless chicken lightly spiced and rolled on skewers and roasted in tandoor
Fish Malabari $18.50
- Fish pieces cooked in delicious coconut cream in south Indian Style
Goat Curry $17.50
- Goat pieces cooked with onion gravy and garnished with coriander
Non Vegetarian Banquet $62.00
- Entree: Samosa, Chicken Tikka, Vegetable pakoda and seekh kebab Main Course: Butter chicken, Lamb rogan josh, beef vindaloo and mix vegetables Breads: Plain naan and garlic naan Price is for two persons
Vegetable Samosa (2 pcs) $5.00
- Flaky pastry filled with potatoes, mild spices and green peas and deep fried
Mix Vegetable $13.50
- Fresh vegetables cooked in aromatic indian spices

-With Salmon $17.50
Omelette $15.50
- Free range eggs, with you choice of three fillings: bacon, ham, cheese, tomato, mushroom, onion, pineapple, served with toast
Chicken B.L.T Open Sandwich $15.50
- Toasted focaccia bread with chicken, bacon, lettuce, tomato, mango peach chutney & aioli. Served as an open sandwich
Angus Beef Burger $15.50
- Angus beef pattie topped with Swiss cheese, lettuce, beetroot relish & creamy aioli encased in a toasted ciabatta bun
B.L.T Sandwich $14.50
- Toasted focaccia bread with bacon, lettuce, tomato & aioli. Served as an open sandiwich
Gourmet Toasted Sandwiches $10.50
- Bacon & Egg, Chicken & Mushroom, Chicken Schnitzel or Ham, Cheese & Tomato. Served on fresh toasted turkish bread
-With Bacon $15.50
Eggs Benedict
- Free range eggs, poached on toasted focaccia bread, served with hollandaise sauce