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

Beetroot Relish $1.70
Large $16.70
Fish & Chips
- Beer Battered or Pan-fried fish of the day. Served with Pigtail fries, tartare sauce & salad.
Twice Cooked Bourbon Pork Belly $30.70
- Pork belly strips marinated in Kentucky bourbon, mustard, ginger & soy. Served with steak cut fries, salad & homemade bourbon, plum & BBQ dipping sauce.
Hot Chilli $1.70
South Indian Salmon $30.70
- Crusted salmon fillet with sesame seed, poppy seed & lemon pepper set on Asian slaw with orange & fennel salad & celeriac remoulade.
Aioli $1.70
Bread & Dips $16.70
- Assorted toasted bread accompanied with dips.

Get Smoked For 4 $45.00
- 1X ¼ rack pork ribs with maple bourbon bbq sauce or bacon gravy. 1X medium pulled pork with Carolina bbq sauce, 2 X portion of wings with Memphis bbq & orange pop glaze, 1X two tone factory slaw, 2X serves of chips and 2X corn
Kansas City Bbq
- tomato base with a hint of citrus
Rotorua Rebel $16.00
- 50/50 pattie, smoked mushrooms, cheddar cheese, battered onion rings & garlic mayo, drizzled with our Kansas city bbq sauce
Light Smoked For 2 $29.00
- 1/4 rack pork ribs with maple bourbon bbq sauce or bacon gravy. 2 portions of wings with smokey memphis, orange pop bbq sauce and a serve of chips & corn
Kids Gluten Free Bun $1.50
The Renegade $16.00
- southern fried buttermilk chicken with applewood smoked bacon, chicken crackle, factory sauce, avocado & cilantro smash nestled on a bed of lettuce
Battered Fish Burger $10.00
- battered fish, tomato, onion, garlic mayo & tartare
Dirty Chips With Bacon Gravy & Garlic Mayo $5.00

Urbano Chicken Salad $19,90
- free range tenderloins / dukkah crusted / corn succotash / salad greens / baby beets / toasted almonds / white balsamic and orange dressing
Sundae $7,90
- vanilla ice cream / chocolate, caramel, passionfruit or strawberry topping
Avocado Add $4.90
- dukkah crusted free range chicken tenderloins
Urbano Big Boy $21.90
- bacon / pork and fennel chipolata / black pudding / free range eggs any style / crunchy potato cake / smoked tomato / portobello mushrooms / hollandaise / chunky toast
Cheese $15,90
- for one
Banana Fritters $7,90
- shredded coconut / coconut ice cream / butterscotch sauce / whipped cream
Urbano Tasting Plate [ideal for sharing] $21,90
- chocolate truffles /espresso crème brulee / peach & strawberry crumble / basil sorbet / whipped cream
Mud Cake $14,90
- warm / basil sorbet / berry compote / whipped cream

Caesar salad
- With grilled chicken, baby cos lettuce, croutons, soft poached egg and shaved parmesan
Fish of the day $28.00
- Beer battered or grilled with garden salad, fries and tartare sauce
Tortellini of pumpkin and ricotta cheese $23.00
- Semi dried tomato pesto, red capsicum puree, fresh herbs and kumara crisps
Crispy fries $8.00
Mustard $2.00
Chef's garden salad (G)
- Avocado, cucumber cherry tomato, capsicum, brie, sprouts, honey mustard dressing
Green beans $8.00
Mayonnaise $2.00

California classic double cheeseburger
- Two chargrilled beef patties, two slices of cheese, 2 slices of cheese, lettuce, tomato and a Carl’s Jr. first - grilled onions.
-1/3 lb. Angus $12.50
-3pc $6.00
-burguer only $6.40
Guacamole, chicken & bacon sandwich $10.90
- Chargrilled chicken breast, lettuce, tomato, bacon, guacamole and swiss cheese on a honey wheat bun.
Jim beam bourbon burger
- Unwind with the Jim Beam® Bourbon Burger. Featuring a chargrilled beef patty topped with bacon, crispy onion , swiss cheese, fresh lettuce and tomato — slathered in a rich and tangy sauce flavoured with Jim Beam bourbon.
-combo $7.50
Hamburger $3.50
- Chargrilled beef patty, dill pickles, mustard and ketchup on a 4" bun.

Happy Ham $5.00
Chicken Breast Pita $10.90/ $8.90
- Regular/ Petita
Chick n Fala Salad $12.50/ $10.50
- Regular/ Petita
Falafel (V) Salad $11.90/ $9.90
- Regular/ Petita
Breakfast Pita $10.90/ $8.90
- Regular/ Petita
Roast Beef Salad $10.90/ $8.90
- Regular/ Petita
Pita Chips and Dip $3.90
Ediballs for two packs $3.00/ $5.00

Eggs Benedict $18.5
- with our handcrafted hollandaise sauce and the choice of bacon, salmon or spinach
Ceasar salad $22.0
- with chicken or prawns
Pancakes $15.5
- with bacon, banana and maple syrup
Special of the day N/A
- (see board)
Fries with aioli $6.5
“Picnic” breakfast $19.5
- bacon, eggs, hash browns, kransky, Portobello mushroom, toast and tomato
Hashbrowns $4.0
Baked beans $4.0

Smoked Salmon Salad $18.00
- New Zealand smoked salmon and seasonal green salad served with French Vinagrette
Recommendation Rack of Lamb $28.00
- Served with Gourmet potatoes and seasonal salad
Garlic Breads $8.00
- Aorangi Peak original garlic breads
Fish Fillet of the Day $22.00
- Pan fried fillet fish Pinot Noir and Pinot Gris sauce
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
Muffin or Scone $5.00
- Served with jam, cream, and butter

Thai Fried Rice $13.50
- Fried rice, egg and vegetables with your choice of chicken, pork or beef. (cook with Prawns $16.50)
Pla Lard Prik $21.50
- Pan fried fish fillets on spinach with hot chilli and tamarind sauce.
Tom Yum Goong $10.50
- Traditional hot and sour Tiger prawn soup with mushrooms and lemon grass.
Scallop Pad Khing $21.50
- Sauteed scallops cooked with garlic, ginger and chilli with vegetables.
Tom Yum Gai $9.50
- Traditional hot and sour Chicken soup with mushrooms and lemon grass.
Tom Kha Gai $9.50
- Chicken and Galangal with mushrooms, cooked in coconut cream.
Mixed Thai Entrees $9.50
- Spring roll, Curry puff, Prawn on toast, Chicken satay and fish cake.
Keang Dang Ped $25.50
- Red curry duck cooked in coconut cream with pineapple, basil and vegetables.

Murphy’s Chicken $19.90
- Freshly baked pita bread with hummus topped with salad greens, grilled chicken breast & Hennessy’s own Mediterranean salsa.
Fresh NZ Green Lipped Mussels $19.90
- Steamed in white wine & garlic. Served with toasted bread. Depends on availability.
Bread & butter, or extra ice cream $3.50
Cheese $2.00
We have a fine selection of beers, including Guinness, Kilkenny, Boddingtons & Ciders. Hennessy’s also stocks well-known craft beers such as Emersons and Little Creatures, both bottled and on-tap. We are very proud of our thoughtful wine list, with a good selection of exclusive and popular brands. N/A
Bailey’s Cheesecake $9.90
- Bailey’s Irish Cream Liquor cheesecake made from our own famous recipe. Served with whipped cream.
NZ Lamb Salad $23.90
- Warm slices of rosemary marinated lamb on a Greek salad with Tzatzaki sauce.
Fries (Large) $8.90
- Golden Fries served with smokey BBQ sauce & Tomato sauce

Selection of breads with 3 spreads (garlic butter, basil pesto and onion jam) Cheesy Pizza Bread
Asian Style Spring Rolls $14.50
- Handmade beef and vegetables spring rolls served with sweet chilli sauce and Indonesian soy sauce (vegetarian option available)
Ham & Cheese Pizza $12.50
Chicken and mango curry $23.50
Seafood Curry $25.50
Carbonara Chicken $18.50
- Spaghetti cooked in a creamy Mushroom sauce with chicken and topped With parmesan cheese
Open sandwiches $20.50
- Prime sirloin steak or Moroccan chicken served on toasted Ciabatta with salad and fries
Seafood Chowder $15.50
- Fresh fish, prawn and mussels served with bread

CAKES $5.50
STEAK PIE $4.50
MINI MINCE PIE $2.50
VEGETABLE QUICHE $12.50
BUTTER CHICKEN PIE $5.30
BISCUIT/COOKIES TARTS $6.00
SANDWICHES $6.50
MINI QUICHE $3.50

Potato Wedges $12
- Seasoned potato wedges topped with grilled cheese and served with Sequoia saisa and sour cream.
Grazing Platter $60
- A mix of cured meats and smoked salmon, cheeses, garlic prawns, kala mata olives, pesto, hummus, crackers and grilled croutes .Serves 6. Half patter available $40.
Pancakes $19
- With streaky bacon , grilled banana and maple syrup or fresh banana , berry compote and natural yoghurt.Gluten free option available
Ultra Recovery $24
- Grilled french toast stackestreaky bacon, pd with our pulled pork and golden hash browns , topped with streaky bacon,poached eggs and hollandise sauce.
Grilled portbello Mushroom $4
Cheese Board $25
- A Selection of cheeses and crackers is with quince jelly, pesto and grapes.
Grilled Bratwurst $6
Chunky Fries $9
- With our house aioli and tomato sauce or sweet chilli sauce and sour cream.

Pud num mun hoi $17.00
- Stir fried oyster sauce and vegetables with your choice of chicken, pork or beef.
Entrée raumet – mixed entrées $7.50
- A selection of entrees to tempt you
Tom yum talay-seafood soup E $10.50 / M $18.50
- Seafood soup seasoned with Thai herbs, lemon and mushroom.
Yum pla muek - squid salad $18.00
- Squid salad with Thai herbs, mint, lemon and chilli.
Baa mee pud lok-goong $15.00
- Fried egg noodles and vegetables with your choice of chicken or shrimp.
Bo bia-spring rolls $7.50
- Spring rolls filled with glass noodles & vegetables and served with sweet chilli sauce.
Pla pree-o-wahn $19.00
- Fried fish fillets with sweet and sour sauce 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

Nachos $13.9
- Mexican corn chips topped with salsa, avocado, grilled cheese and sour cream.
Add a shot to your coffee or hot chocolate $0.5
- caramel, hazelnut or gingerbread
Hoover Hog $29.5
- 400g Prime roasted pork loin complemented with a creamy mash, seasonal vegetables, Cobb's rich gravy, apple sauce and crackling! A big meal - not for the faint-hearted!
Prawn & Parmesan Sirloin $34.9
- Premium AngusPure Sirloin topped with prawn cutlets in a creamy parmesan sauce.
Junior 200g Rump $25.5
Pavlova $11.5
- New Zealand's most famous dessert - served with whipped cream, ice cream, macerated berries and passionfruit couli.
Pumpkin & Spinach Lasagne $24.5
- Layers of roasted pumpkin, ricotta cheese, pasta, spinach and Napolitana sauce, topped with grilled cheese. Served with a baked potato and garden salad.
Upgrade to Curly Fries or Wedges $2.5