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

Pan fried prawns (10 pcs) $10.00
- Peeled prawn cutlet fried with ginger, garlic, onions and capsicum, and finished with white wine
Prawn pakora (10 pcs) $10.00
- Kimi prawn cutlets dipped in mildly spiced batter, deep fried and served with rice
Prawn masala (med-hot) $16.50
- Succulent prawns cooked in spicy gravy with green peppers
Chana masala (chickpea-masala) $12.00
- Chick-peas cooked with onion and spiced gravy
Fries $3.00
Saag paneer (mild) $12.00
- Cottage cheese cooked in a fine puree of spinach and light spices
Plain basmati rice $2.50
Balti (chicken/lamb) (med or hot) $14/$14
- Boneless meat slices cooked with onion, capsicum, and a selection of spices

Espetada $15.90
- Hanging skewer of Chicken thighs, grilled red capsicum & onion served with your choice of a regular side
5 Churrasco BBQ Wings $11.90
- Comes with BBQ basting. Add some extra Peri-Peri basting of your choice if you wish!
- Regular $4.50
Double Breast Burger $15.90
- With two Peri-Peri chicken breast fillets it's a definite two-hander!
- +1 Large side $29.90
Spicy Rice
Dessert $4.00
- Choose from Cheesecake or Choc Mousse!
Portuguese Veggie Paella $13.90
- Veggie patty with a combination of grilled veggies tossed over our spicy rice

Pizza nutella $15.50
- Caramelised pear, nutella, chocolate sauce
Pappardelle al ragu guanciale $23.50
- Homemade fresh pappardelle with tradition ragu of ground beef and pork cooked in red wine with plum tomatoes and herbs, topped with parmesan cheese
Bruschetta Sorrentino $13.50
- Oven toasted bread with salsa, capers, anchovies, and mozzarella
Extras $7.00
- Green salad, Roasted vegetables, Roasted potatoes, Polenta, Buffalo mozzarella
Molto Carne $19.50
- Italian chorizo, Tuscan salami, bacon, mozzarella, Napoli sauce
Additional toppings $2.00
- Red onion, spinach, basil, olives, capsicum, pineapple, capers, mushroom
Antipasto plank (serves 2) $24.50
- Three Italian cured meats with mixed olives, stuffed peppers, capers, three Italian pieces of cheese, grossing and olive oil
Pollo Alla Parmigiana $29.50
- Crumbed chicken breast, wood fired oven roasted topped with Napoletana sauce and mozzarella served on bed wood fired oven roasted vegetables, polenta, porcini and basil pesto

Mushrooms sautéed N/A
Third Place BIG ONE $19.50
- Toasted ciabatta, streaky bacon, two sausages, potato hash, grilled vine-ripened tomatoes, roasted portabella mushroom, caramelised onion jam and two eggs (poached, scrambled or fried)
Creamy mushrooms N/A
Kransky sausages and chips $7.50
Sausage x 2 N/A
Lite Breakfast $15.50
- Third Place Cafe - Enjoy quality food & coffee whilst taking in the breath-taking views. Dietary requirements & gluten friendly options available. Wholemeal toast served with a poached egg, potato rosti, kransky sausage and fresh seasonal fruit.
Gluten free bread/ Toast x 2 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.

Caesars Palace
- Craft your own version of a classic Caesar salad: shaved parmesan from the "wheel", crisp salad leaves, mesclun, endive, cos and iceberg lettuce, capers, anchovy fillets, garlic croutons, toasted almonds, grilled streaky bacon
- 1/2 grilled New Zealand crayfish $15.00
Mediterranean Fare
- Italian salami, shaved smoked ham, roasted chicken
- 200g Canterbury lamb rack $10.00
Mussel Pot
- Live green-lipped mussels from the tank, steamed fresh, served with your choice of red curry and coconut cream or traditional garlic, white wine and herb stock
Flame Rotisserie and Carvery
- Lebanese chicken or pork roast, roasted field vegetables and potatoes, homemade gravy, mustards, horse radish, apple sauce, sweet chilli sauce, Korean pepper sauce
Flame Rotisserie and Carvery
- Succulent leg of pork or leg of lamb, Lebanese chicken, roasted field vegetables and potatoes
Soups
- Cream soup from locally sourced seasonal vegetables, creamy rich seafood chowder finished with pinot gris, wholemeal garlic croutons

Hungry hunter $23.90
- Eggs any style, scope venison sausage, bacon, roast tomato, button mushrooms, scope potato cake w toast and relish
Doe eyed $12.00
- Hot oatmeal, chopped dates, spiced toasted almonds, raw chia seeds w natural or coconut yoghurt, warm almond or full milk on the side
-Add chicken, pulled pork or duck for $6.00
-Add chicken, pulled pork or duck for $6.00
Bush tucker $18.00
- Scope seasoned mince on our speciality bread of the day served with poached egg
7AM - 11:30AM
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
Fishing for compliments $18.00
- Salt and pepper squid served with rocket, sriracha mayo and lemon cheek

Calamari $17.00
- Tea crusted calamari, macadamia dukkah, feta, cocktail tomato, capsicum, toasted lavosh
-Steak $15.00
Full Grill $19.00
- Eggs any style, streaky bacon, grilled tomato, sausage, creamed mushroom, lamb cutlet, hash brown, toasted focaccia
Sausage $3.00
Eggs Benedict $15.00
- Poached eggs, toasted ciabatta, wilted spinach, streaky bacon or smoked salmon, hollandaise sauce
Tomato $2.50
Roman Gnocchi (Vegetarian) $18.00
- Oven baked, trio of cheese, sautéed mushroom, wilted mushroom
Wedges $15.00
- Bacon, grilled cheese, sour cream

Bread & Dips, Toasted Italian Ciabatta & dipping sauces $11
Luciano, A Kiwi Bloke's favourite Grilled Steak & Eggs; served with Caramelized Onion Potato Cake & Salad Greens $32.50
Garlic Prawns, Skewered Princess Prawns sautéed in garlic butter splashed with parsley & fine cracked pepper served with roasted garlic aioli $19.5/entree
Fries, served with Tomato sauce & our famous roast garlic aioli $8.50
Crispy Bacon & Banana Salad, crispy bacon & slice fresh banana with salad greens topped with our own Chilli Plum Sauce $20.50
Verde Salad (Green) Main $16.50 $9.90/entree
Jalapeno Poppers, Crumbed bites of Cheesy Jalapeno with a side of Blue Cheese dipping sauce - very spicy but very addictive $11
Peppato, Grilled Steak lightly coated with cracked black pepper served with creamy roast garlic aioli; served with Caramelized Onion Potato Cake & Salad Greens $32.50

Chilli Ginger Prawns . Vericelli . Cucumber . Coriander Peanut Salsa . Lime Palm Sugar Dressing $17
Olives . Citrus . Garlic $7
Barley, Green Bean, Grape, Almond, Dill Salad $7
Haloumi . Chargrilled Brocolli . Rocket . Quinoa . Sunflower Seeds . Cranberries $16
Whipped Goat Cheese . Beet & Rhubarb Relish . Rosemary Crostini $14
Sicilian Apple Cake . Citrus Syllabub . Pistachio Praline $13
Cheese- Puhoi Aged Cheddar. Kahurangi Blue . Oat Cookies . Apple & Pinenut Chutney . Fig and Walnut Bread $17/$34
Edamame Beans . Szechuan Salt $6

Stir Fried Vegetables
Butter Chicken Curry $22.50
Lasagna al forno $18.50
- Layers of fresh pasta with rich Napolitano and beef sauce highly recommended!
Wedges with sour cream and bacon $14.50
Neapolitan $14.50
- Spaghetti cooked in a rich tomato and basil sauce
Steak Cut Fries $7.50
Fish of the Day $25.00
- Please ask as it changes every day
Carbonara Chicken $18.50
- Spaghetti cooked in a creamy Mushroom sauce with chicken and topped With parmesan cheese

Yoghurt kebab $9.00/$13.90
- diced pide bread topped with homemade yoghurt, sam's chunky tomato sauce and your choice of chicken, lamb or falafel. served with tabouleh (mini/reg)
Espresso & turkish coffee n/a
Extra falafel $2.20
Fruit juices & soft drinks n/a
Kebab burger $7.90
- chicken, lamb or falafel
Ayran (yoghurt drink) n/a
Kuru kofte $14.90
- shucco's special meat balls topped with potatoes and sam's chunky tomato sauce and served with turkish balgur pilaf
Mezze $14.90
- a selection of traditional turkish delicacies including dolma, cigar borek, deta cheese and seasonal vegetable fritters. served with salad and your choice of chicken, lamb or falafel

CHICKEN $8.00
- pumpkin, kumara, potato, cabbage, mixed veg with rewena stuffing.
PORK $12.00
- pumpkin, kumara, potato, cabbage, mixed veg with rewena stuffing.
1/2 DOZEN $9.00
SEAFOOD CHOWDER $6.00
STEAK OR ANGUS PATTIE + EGG $12.00
REWENA HOT DOG $5.00
REWENA FILLED ROLLS
FOUR $6.00

Chicken $10.00
Falafel $ 9.00
Garlic cheese bread $4.50
Ala-Tunisia $16.00
- A mouth-watering mixture of bearnaise pesto blended with homemade spices and your choice of lamb, chicken, or falafel. Served with fresh salad
Ali Baba $16.00
- A delicious combination of coconut cream, harissa, cream cheese, mushrooms, onions, spinach, garlic chili pickle, and your choice of lamb, chicken, or falafel. Served with fresh salad
(All Kebabs served with lettuce, tomatoes, carrots, tabouli, red cabbage, onions, jalapeños, and 3 sauces of your choice. Cheese is $1.50 extra)
Arabian $18.00
- Spinach, mushroom, onions, capsicum, cream cheese, olives, chicken, topped with sweet chili
Sahara $18.00
- Spinach, Sun-dried Tomatoes, Jalapeños, cream cheese, prawns, olives, topped with sweet chili

Hasbrown $1.00
Add Scotch Steak $6.00
kiwi Bronze Breakfast $13.00
- bacon eggs hash brown baked beans or spaghetti on toast
Egg & Mushroom Burger $9.00
Monday Seafood Chowder $7.00/$9.00
Thursday Curry $7.00/$9.00
Savory Muffins $4.00
Hawaiian Burger $8.00