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

Chicken Club $9.20
- These aren't some boring old chicken sandwiches. Meet Wendy's Chicken Club – tender, all-white whole chicken breast topped with thick-cut manuka smoked bacon, natural cheese, creamy mayo, hand-cut lettuce, and freshly sliced tomatoes.
M $4.10
Taco Salad $9.20
- Crispy hand cut lettuce, topped with Wendy’s slow cooked chili, partnered with corn chips and sour cream makes for a hearty filling salad.
Chili Guacamole Fries $6.10
- We start with a bed of hot and crispy fries and then spoon over a generous amount of meaty chili and then top with tangy guacamole and smooth sour cream.
Bacon Chicken Chompa $6.30
- A crispy all meat chicken patty partnered with bacon, cheese, tomato, lettuce and mayo, delivered on a plain bun.
Frosty Cone $2.00
- The best value ice-cream cone! Creamy indulgent Frosty in a premium waffle cone.
Spicy Chicken Strips
- Spice up your life with 100% real chicken breast, coated in an amazing hot and spicy crumb and partnered with your choice of aioli or sweet thai chili sauce. Available in 3 pc, 5pc or 7 pc.
1/2 LB Double $9.70
- Double up with a half pound of fresh NZ beef, natural cheese and the freshest premium toppings of tomato, red onion, hand cut lettuce, and pickle, plus mayo and ketchup on a warm toasted bun.

Veg hot 'n' spicy $5.00
- Capsicum, spicy jalapeno & mozzarella
Xtra Large $3.90
Hawaiian $5.00
- Ham, pineapple & mozzarella
Hash bites $3.50
Pepperoni lovers $8.90
- Spicy pepperoni, pepperoni & pepperoni topped with melting mozzarella
Onion rings $3.50
Italiano $8.90
- Spicy pepperoni, cabanossi, mushroom, capsicum, olives and melting mozzarella with garlic & oregano seasoning
Choose from: Hash bites/ Large fries/ Garlic bread/ Onion rings/ Soft drinks 1.5L $6.00

Red Curry $15.50
- With peas, carrots, seasonal vegetables & coconut milk
Green Curry Tofu $14.50
- With coconut milk & vegetable
Stir Fried Basil Leaves Chilli & Vegetable $15.50
- With coconut milk, pumpkin and crushed peanuts
Corn Cake (5 Pieces) $7.00
- With kaffir leaves thai spices
Stir Fried Beef - Home Made Oyster Sauce $15.50
- With broccoli, mushrooms and vegetables
Stir Fried Home-Made Garlic & Pepper Sauce and Vegetables $15.50
Thai Spring Rolls (5 Pieces) $7.00
- With vermicelli and vegetables
Stir Fried Tofu $14.50
- With soy sauce, cashew nuts & vegetables

Grilled Livers $6.90
Veggie Pita $10.90
- Veggie patty in a warm pita with iceberg, tomato, cucumber & our light mayo
- Large $6.50
Seriously Large Peri-Peri Chips $9.50
5 Grilled Tenderloins $11.90
- Choose your basting
- Large $6.50
- Regular $4.50
Cheddar Cheese $1.50

Tiramisu $11.50
- Coffee and liqueur infused biscuit with fresh mascarpone cream and sprinkle chocolate
Giovanni’s Italian Salad $17.50
- Crunchy romaine lettuce, buffalo mozzarella, cherry tomatoes, stuffed red peppers, red onion, kalamata olives, homemade Italian dressing, drizzled with basil pesto. (v)
Green Salad $10.50
- Rucola leaves cherry tomatoes, mixed olives, shaved parmesan cheese, Italian dressing. (v)
Fiorentina $17.50
- Coz lettuce, olives, pear, gorgonzola cheese, bell pepper, Tuscan salami, hazelnuts and homemade Italian dressing with splash of basil pesto
Marinated Olives $6.50
- Bowl of homemade marinated mixed olives. (v)
Giovanni’s lamb shank $28.50
- Italian style slow cooked lamb shank with garlic, vegetables in red wine jus served with polenta and wood fired oven roasted vegetables and gremolata
Additional toppings primo $3.00
- Mozzarella, prosciutto, chicken, salami, anchovies, ricotta, Italian chorizo, bacon
Gelato Della Casa $9.50
- Three scoops of your choice of gelato

Ciabatta toast 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)
Middle Eastern Spring lamb platter $18.50
- Third Place CafeSpiced seared spring lamb strips accompanied with toasted pita bread, crispy falafels, hummus, mint yoghurt, shredded lettuce and kasundi.
Mouse traps and fresh fruit $5.50
Toasted ham and cheese sandwich $5.50
Sausage x 2 N/A
Creamy mushrooms N/A
French Toast (V) $16.50
- Three pieces of French stick dipped in an egg and cinnamon mix, fried then dusted with a cinnamon sugar & served with an apple compot, maple syrup and whipped cream.

Moqueca de Camaroes $24.50
- spicy prawn stew, coconut milk, tomatoes, onions, capsicums, coriander, rice, flour tortilla
Tequeños $9.50
- fried pastry wrapped farmers cheese bites, guasacaca
Tapas y Mas $26.50
- your selection of one seafood and one non seafood tapa from the tapas menu, chimichurri potatoes
Prawns $21.50
Escabeche de Pescado $16.50
- chilled seared fish, roasted red peppers, garlic, onions, capers, olives, corn chips
Pollo Bahiano $25.50
- grilled chicken breast, coconut peanut sauce, toasted coconut, quinoa pumpkin cake, salad
Albondigon de Cordero Romexco $25.50
- bacon wrapped lamb loaf, roasted red pepper & almond sauce, black beans, salad
Chipotle Calamares $14.50
- tender crisp seasoned calamari, chipotle cream

Steak . Bacon . Tomato Relish . Rocket . Caramelised Onion . Aioli $16.5
Pork Belly . Fennel. Red Slaw . Orange Star Anise Drizzle $29
Olives . Citrus . Garlic $7
Fried Haloumi . Barley, Green Bean, Grape, Almond, Dill Salad $16
Spice Rubbed Seared Beef Salad . Pomegranate . Candied Walnuts . Blue Cheese Drizzle $16
Affogato $6.5
Fries . Aioli $7
Chargrilled Lamb . Lemon Garlic Oregano . Hummus . Cracked Wheat Salad . Yoghurt . Rocket . Feta $28

Thai Spring Rolls $8.50
- Minced pork, vegetables and vermicelli, wrapped in spring roll pastry.
Kata Talay $21.50
- Pan fried combination seafood, prawns, scallops, squid, mussels and fish with vegetables served on a sizzling hot plate.
Tofu with Vegetables $14.50
- Deep fried tofu with steamed vegetables and peanut sauce
Panaeng Curry $14.50
- A mild creamy curry cooked with coconut cream and vegetables with your choice of beef, pork or chicken.
Bangkok Showtime $24.50
- Combination seafood, fish, prawns, scallops, squid, mussels with hot sour sauce and served in a half pineapple.
Green Curry Tofu (Main Course) $14.50
- Green curry paste cooked in coconut cream with tofu and vegetables.
Gai Honey (Honey Chicken) $23.50
- Stir fried chicken breast cooked in soya honey sauce.
Pad Thai Tofu $14.50
- Traditional fried Thai noodles with tofu, bean sprouts and ground peanuts.

Beetroot N/A
Mayo N/A
Steak and Cheese N/A
Cheddar N/A
Thinly Cut Sour Cream & Chives N/A
Egg and Cheese N/A
Tuna N/A
Veggie Patty N/A

Pumpkin & kumara fritter stack $17.00
- w Tomato Ginger Jam, honey glazed baby beetroot, radish remoulade and salad greens(add bacon $3.00)
Green lip mussels $16.00/$23.00
- steamed in white wine & garlic and fresh herbs w olive oil & sea salt toasted ciabatta/ENTREE/MAIN
Pulled lamb salad, slow cooked lamb $19.50
- w grilled halloumi, honey glazed baby beetroot, pomegranate seeds, snow peas, baby spinach and finished with pomegranate & lower oil vinaigrette
Organic Buckwheat pick let stack $16.50
- w bacon, smokey maple butter, grilled banana and maple syrup
Baked paprika & sea salt wedges $8.00
- w ketchup or aioli
Garlic infused olive oil & sea $7.00
- salt grilled ciabatta
Seasonal salad w pomegranate vinaigrette $8.00
Skirt steak corn tortillas $19.00
- w grilled sweet corn, capsicum salsa, guacamole & chimichurri sauce w black beans and spicy salsa Roja de molcajete on the side

Sausages & Eggs $13.50
Cereal Breakfast from $3.50
Full Breakfast $15.00
Omelette $14.50
Beef Nachos $12.00
Lasagne $9.00
Muffins & Scones $3.00
Cereal Breakfast $8.00
- with fruit & toast

Bacon, tomato and avocado $9.00
Creamy Bacon and Mushroom $10.00
- Streaky bacon in a rich creamy mushroom sauce served on toasted ciabatta
Creamy Porridge $8.00
- Oats with banana or seasonal fruits, cinnamon and brown sugar.
Persian Kebab $10 Single / $12 Add Falafel
- Lamb, Chicken or Falafel wrapped in flat bread with salad, Greek yoghurt aioli or mayo
Pancake Stack $12.50
- banana, berry compote, maple syrup and whipped cream. (Add bacon $3.00)
Fries $4.50 Sm / $5.50 Lge
- With tomato sauce / aioli
Chicken Nuggets and Chips $6.00
Omelette $12.50
- served with toasted ciabatta and chutney. Choose between: mushroom, onion, spinach and feta OR ham, cheddar, tomato and herbs. OR bacon, mushroom and brie $15.00

Pork Ribs $28.00
- Oven-roasted, with salad, fries & aioli
- Smoked Salmon & Wilted Spinach $17.50
Cheesecake $13.00
- Of the moment with Affogato ice cream
Chargrilled Steak Sandwich $22.00
- Ciabatta pocket with mesclun-rocket salad, caramelised capsicum jam, with fries & aioli
Apple & Berry Crumble $13.00
- With vanilla ice cream
Seasonal Roast Vegetable Salad $16.00
- Red onion, courgette, golden kumara, potato, pumpkin, artichoke and olives with balsamic reduction
Big Brekkie $19.50
- Manuka smoked bacon, mushrooms, lamb-rosemary sausage, roast pumpkin, two eggs any style and toasted ciabatta
French Toast $14.50
- Served with streaky bacon, char-grilled banana, maple syrup