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

Xtra Large $3.90
BBQ chicken & bacon $11.00
- Succulent chicken, onion, bacon & melting mozzarella with a tangy BBQ swirl
Cheese stuffed crust $3.90
Seafood deluxe $11.50
- A delicious combination of shrimp, calamari, clams, mussels, surimi with melting mozzarella & lemon pepper sprinkle
Beef and onion $5.00
- Beef & onion topped with mozzarella
Chicken supreme $10.50
- Succulent chicken, onion, capsicum, mushroom and melting mozzarella with parmesan sprinkle & aioli swirl
Pepperoni $5.00
- Pepperoni topped with mozzarella
Pepperoni lovers $8.90
- Spicy pepperoni, pepperoni & pepperoni topped with melting mozzarella

Butter prawn (mild) $16.50
- Peeled prawns cooked in creamy tomato sauce
Lamb nawabi (mild or med or hot) $14.00
- Lamb sauteed with onions & tomatoes, cooked in cream & garnished with coconut
Karahi chicken (boneless or with bones, med or hot) $14.00
- Chicken pieces cooked in ginger, garlic and spices
Korma (chicken/lamb/beef)(mild) $13.5/$14/$13
- indian style curry garnished with almonds and cashew nuts
Vegetable jalfrezi(med or hot) $12.00
- Fresh seasonal vegetables cooked in aromatic indian spices
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
Peshwari naan $4.00
- Special naan from peshwari, plain flour bread with sultana, coconut and cottage cheese
Cheese naan $3.50

Stir Fried Mixed Vegetables $13.50
- Stir fried mixed vegetables with garlic and soya sauce
Pad Katiem $18.50
- Sauteed vegetables, garlic and pepper
Ped Pad Khing $17.50
- Stir fried roasted duck with ginger, garlic and vegetables
Kae Pad Prik Keang $15.50
- Stir fried lamb and curry paste served with vegetables
Pad Prik Keang $14.50
- Curry paste, basil and vegetables
Tofu and Cashew Nuts $15.50
- Stir fried tofu and mixed vegetables and topped with cashew nuts
Pork on Toast $7.50
- Minced pork and prawns on toast with sweet chilli sauce.
Pad Prik Khing $14.50
- Stir fried vegetables with garlic and ginger

F2 Stewed deep-fried Tofu
L2 Sour and spicy pork guts soup with vermicelli
B31 Crispy rice clusters with sliced pork in sauce
A24 Green pepper and Chinese special preserved duck egg salad
E10 Sichuan style steamed giant fish head with Chinese pickled red chilli(Reserved)
C13 Stir fry chicken hearts, livers and gizzards with Chinese pickled chilli
C22 Spicy beer-stewed duck
H8 Pickled Chinese mustard root with stripped pork soup

Small Lamb $10.50
Large Combo (Chips & Drink) $17.50
Small Mixed Meat $9.50
Small Combo (Chips & Drink) $18.50
Lamb & Rice $7.00
Small Combo (Chips & Drinks) $15.50
Large Mixed Meat $11.50
Large Mixed Meat $13.00

Verde Salad (Green) Main $16.50 $9.90/entree
Gamberetto, Garlic Prawns topping a Grilled Steak served with our famous roast garlic aioli; served with Caramelized Onion Potato Cake & Salad Greens $39
Spaghetti Napoletana - A light home style tomato, white wine & fresh basil sauce $17.50
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 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
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 * $29.50
Pollo Mignon, Breast of chicken sautéed with mushrooms, Herbs, Creamy Blue Cheese & fresh basil with Rocket & Kumara Rosti $29.50
Wedges, choice of: Sour cream, salsa, roast capsicum aioli, Sweet chilli, or roast garlic aioli extra dipping sauces $2 $10.50

Strawberries (seasonal) $3.90
Smoked Cheddar $3.90
Bacon, Eggs, Tomato & Toast $16.50
- Bacon, cage-free eggs, grilled tomato, toasted ciabatta.
Pancakes with Ice Cream & Cream $11.00
Grilled Haloumi Salad $17.50
- Mixed lettuce, peas, mint, red onion, croutons, lemon & pesto yoghurt dressing. Low Gluten option available.
Club Nachos $16.90
- Crunchy corn chips, melted cheese, house-made salsa, sour cream, avocado.
Mexican Chicken Salad $19.50
- Grilled chicken breast tossed in mexican spice mix, cos lettuce, tomato, avocado, coriander, corn, cheese, crushed corn chips, creamy chipotle dressing.
Pancake Stack with Bacon & Banana $19.90
- Served with maple syrup.

Vege Biryani $12.50
- Combination of fresh vegetables cooked with rice, tomato, onion and spices
Daal Makhni $11.50
- Black lentils and kidney beans cooked with tomatoes, cream & ground spices
Tandoori Chicken (Half) $9.99
- Whole chicken marinated in yoghurt, spices, ginger garlic paste, cooked in tandoor
Chicken Vindalo $13.50
- This spicy dish cooked with onion gravy and ground spices
Jeera Rice $3.00
- Basmati rice cooked with cumin seeds
Cheese & Garlic Naan $4.50
- Naan stuffed with cheese and sprinkled with garlic
Chicken Tikka (6pcs) $9.99
- Diced boneless chicken marinated in yoghurt and spices cooked in tandoor
Chicken Biryani $13.50
- Cooked with rice, tomato, onion, ginger, garlic, aromatic spices and finish fresh green coriander

Mean Maori Mean Burger (Mussel) $10.95
- Double mussel fritters, tomato, mesculin, red onion, tomato relish on a rewena porotaka bun
Tumeke Burger (Hamburger) $14.95
- Combo with Chips & Drink
Edor-Edor Burger (Egg) $10.95
- Gourmet beef pattie, free range egg, tomato, beetroot, red onion, mustard, relish, aioli on rewena porotaka bun
Moko Burger (Kids Burger) $11.90
- Combo with Chips & Drink
Hei Bro Burger (Chicken) $10.95
- free range chicken, streaky bacon, avocado, tomato, mesculin, red onion, aioli, tomato relish on a rewena porotaka bun
Sweet As $6.95
- Steamed Pudding, Custard, Cream, with two toppings (extra topping 50C)
Drinks $3.50
The Big Cuzzie Burger (Beef / Bacon) $10.95
- Gourmet Beef Pattie, Streaky Bacon, Mesculin, Tomato, Beetroot, Pickle, Red Onion, Mustard, Cuzzies spicy BBQ sauce, aioli on a rewana porotaka bun

Real Hawaii 12" $20.50 14" $22.50
- Ham, pineapple, bacon, capsicum, mozzarella & tomato sauce.
Capizzi 12" $21.50 14" $23.50
- Pepperoni, sausage, mushrooms, red onions, capsicum, olives, mozzarella & tomato sauce.
Caesar $8.00
- Lettuce, Parmesan, Croutons, Bacon & Caesar Dressing.
Italian $8.00
- Lettuce, Tomato, Capsicum, Red Onion, Balsamic & Ricotta.
Bruschetta $9.50
- Bread oven-roasted in Garlic Olive oil and served with Tomato salsa.
Carrello Del Gelato $4.00 / $6.00 / $8.00
- 1 scoop / 2 scoops / 3 scoops
Capricciaso 12" $21.50 14" $23.50
- Italian sausage , pepperoni , onion , mozzarella , tomato sauce.
Three Cheeses 12" $20.50 14" $22.50
- Mozzarella, ricotta, parmesan & tomato sauce.

Spaghetti con Ragu Alla Bolognese $22.50
- Spaghetti/ Pork, Beef & Tomato Ragu.
Filetto di Agnello $35.30
- Grilled Lamb Fillet/ Rosemary Potatoes/ Vine Tomato/ Red wine & Mint Sauce
Cannelloni $23.50
- Chicken liver pate filling/ Ground salami/ Spinach/ Cottage cheese Pomodoro, Parmesan gratin.
Cozze al Forno $16.30
- Fresh new Zealand Green Lip mussels/ Spicy crumb gratin
Sundried Tomato & Almond Pesto $6.10
Chili and Tomato with Garlic $6.10
Bovine filetto con Prosciutto e Masala $33.80
- Tender Veal Fillet/ Rosemary Potatoes/ Prosciutto & Masala Cream Sauce
Fettucine con Gamberi e Pollo $24.50
- Egg Fettuccine/ Chicken/ Bacon/ Shrimp/ Creamy Tomato sauce.

Plain Sundae n/a
- Who needs topping when you've got a whole cup of our fluffy soft serve, made with fresh milk?
Bacon & Cheese Sauce Loaded Fries n/a
- Enjoy our legendary super-tasty fries loaded up with tasty cheese and bacon. These toppings really bring your fries to life
Warm Chicken Salad: Grilled or Crispy n/a
- The new Warm Chicken Salad. With ingredients like crispy or grilled 100% NZ chicken, red cabbage & plump sliced tomatoes, it’s surprisingly delicious
Chicken McNuggets n/a
- Everything's better when it's bite-sized. Like our nuggets made with tender juicy chicken breast in a crisp tempura coating. Start the fun with our delicious dipping sauces, in BBQ, Sweet 'n Sour or Mustard
Ketchup Sauce n/a
- Get the classic American taste. Thick and rich, our ketchup mixes tomato with vinegar, spiced up with the flavours of celery, clove, onion and cayenne
Italian Dressing n/a
- Lighten up. Enjoy a vinaigrette-blend of vinegar, lemon, garlic, onion, and capsicum, with a mix of herbs including parsley and allspice
Balsamic Dressing n/a
- Splash your salad with our delicious combo of Balsamic and white wine vinegar. Love that Mediterranean flavour
The Almighty Angus® 1/2lb n/a
- Crispy bacon, a 1/2 pound of juicy 100% NZ Angus beef, red onion, cheese, and a dash of tomato relish in our new chilli chive bun. If you’re serious about seriously good Angus, you'll want to make time for this burger

Del Pastore $21.50
- mozzarella - provolone cheese - pancetta
Napoli $16.00
- tomato sauce - anchovies - capers
Pescatora $23.00
- Tomato sauce - mozzarella- prawns- zucchini- onions - rocket
Contadina $22.00
- mozzarella - spinach - pork sausage- spinach- chilly- oregano
Saporita $22.50
- tomato sauce - mozzarella -blue cheese - spicy salami - capsicum
Quattro Formaggi $23.00
- Tomato sauce - mozzarella - provolone - blue cheese - parmesan
Cured Italian ham $6.00
Focaccia $7.00
- Our pizza base with garlic oil - salt - origano

Spinach dall $13.50
- varieties of lentils cooked with spinach and aromatic spices
Fruit salad $3.50
- is a dessert consisting of various kinds of ruit served in mango pulp, milk and topped with vanilla essence
Special butter chicken $15.50
- grilled marinated boneless chicken cooked with original recipe gravy finished with cream and fenugreek
Lamb rolls 2pcs $5.00
- cooked lamb meat and potatoes wrapped in a pastry and deep fried
Pepper chicken $15.50
- a special curry dish - boneless chicken cooked in special gravy with black pepper
Kerala chicken curry (on the bone) $15.50
- fresh chicken on the bone and cooked in chef special gravy and aromatic spices
Fish pakora $10.00
Mysore masala dosa $12.50
- special dosa filled with potato masala and chutneys

Soup of the Day $9.50
- Served with fresh focaccia bread & butter. Please ask to the counter for today's flavour
French Toast $15.50
- Sourdough bread served with bacon, grilled banana and maple syrup
Angus Beef Burger $15.50
- Angus beef pattie topped with Swiss cheese, lettuce, beetroot relish & creamy aioli encased in a toasted ciabatta bun
Bacon & Eggs $15.50
- Free range eggs any style with bacon, served with toast
Eggs Benedict
- Free range eggs, poached on toasted focaccia bread, served with hollandaise sauce
Eggs Any Style with Toast $10.50
- Free range eggs scrambled, poached or fried served with toast
Gourmet Toasted Sandwiches $10.50
- Bacon & Egg, Chicken & Mushroom, Chicken Schnitzel or Ham, Cheese & Tomato. Served on fresh toasted turkish bread
-With Salmon $17.50