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

Large $21.70
New Zealand Lamb Salad $21.70
- Mint & garlic marinated lamb rump slices set on spinach leaves, green beans, capsicum, cherry tomatoes, red onion, kalamata olives & feta cheese. Topped with hummus & tzatziki.
Sweet Chilli $1.70
Medium $16.70
Large $21.70
BBQ $1.70
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.
Medium $16.70

Plain $11.00
Gumard $4.20
Lemon chicken $14.00
Kumara chips $4.50
Fish snapper $5.80
Honey chicken $14.00
Oyster $20.50
Pineapple fritter $1.50

Garlic naan $3.00
Peshwari naan $4.00
- Special naan from peshwari, plain flour bread with sultana, coconut and cottage cheese
Chicken manchurian $14.00
- Boneless diced chicken deep fried with cornflour and spices, finished in a thick garlic sauce
Chana masala (chickpea-masala) $12.00
- Chick-peas cooked with onion and spiced gravy
Chicken biryani $13.00
- Rice cooked with chicken, herbs and spices
Chicken tikka (4 pcs) $8.00
- Tender morsels of boneless chicken, marinated overnight in yoghurt and spices and roasted in the tandoori oven
Saag (chicken/lamb/beef)(mild or med or hot) $13.5/$14/$13
- Boneless meat cooked in a spinach with indian herbs
Vegetable biryani $12.00
- Rice cooked with vegetables, herbs and spices

L23 Fried flat rice noodle with chicken
F7 Sizzling Tofu with seafood
B25 Stir fry sliced pork with Yu-Shiang sauce sweet, sour & spicy taste)
K5 Cold noodle salad with shredded chicken
L13 Rice noodle soup with beef balls
D11 Spicy stir fry lamb with cumin
B24 Stir fry sliced pork with celery and peppers
K17 Wild Chinese mushroom noodle soup with finely sliced beef

Three cheese $16.00
- Feta, aged cheddar, camembert
Fries $5.00
- Tomato sauce, aioli
-Chicken and Brie $15.00
Wedges $15.00
- Bacon, grilled cheese, sour cream
Mediterranean lamb meatballs $18.00
- Grilled lamb meatballs, feta, aged cheddar, parmesan, wilted spinach, puttanesca sauce
Cold Tasters Plate $20.00
- Cured meats, chutney, beer cheese, crostini
Bacon $3.50
Lamb and Beetroot $18.00
- Feta, orange, candid walnut, smoked lamb, beetroot,

ANGRY ANGUS STEAKHOUSE
- A juicy 1/3 pound of flame grilled 100% Angus beef with two slices of cheese, spicy jalapeños, crispy golden onion chips, tomato, lettuce, creamy mayo and a dash of our secret Angry hot sauce all on a lightly corn dusted bun. Take a bite out of the Angry Angus Steakhouse the next time you get hungry.
SALAD BURGER
- Crispy onion rings, lettuce, tomato, pickles, onion and cheese with our creamy mayonnaise, all served on a toasted sesame seed bun. One bite and youll be hooked. Add a regular fries and regular soft drink to make it a value meal
WHOPPER WITH CHEESE
- The Burger that made BK famous, this time with the addition of cheese as well as all the other delicious, fresh ingredients including flame-grilled beef topped with juicy tomatoes, fresh cut lettuce, creamy mayonnaise, crunchy pickles, and sliced white onions on a soft sesame seed bun. Add a regular fries and regular soft drink to make it a value meal.
BACON CHEESEBURGER
- All the goodness of a Cheeseburger plus bacon! Made with our signature flame-grilled beef patty topped with a simple layer of melted cheese, bacon rashes, crinkle cut pickles, yellow mustard, and ketchup on a toasted sesame seed bun.
SUMMER CHICKEN CRUNCH
- The Summer Chicken Crunch Burger: A crunchy chicken patty, slice of cheese, 4 rashes of bacon, 2 pineapple rings, premium lettuce, all topped with lashings of Heinz Seriously Good Aioli! Part of our Summer Crunch Range, available for a limited time.
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.
BACON & EGG MUFFIN
- Our signature streaky bacon, a freshly cooked egg and cheese inside a toasted English muffin. This combination's been around forever because it tastes so good. Add a regular hash bytes and large hot drink to make it a regular value meal
BBQ BACON DOUBLE CHEESEBURGER
- Two signature flame-grilled beef patties topped with 2 slices of melted cheese and the winning combination of sizzling bacon and smoky BBQ sauce. Add a regular fries and regular soft drink to make it a value meal.

Mix Veg Pakora(5pcs) $5.00
- selection of mixed vegetables mildly spiced, dipped in batter and deep fried
Chicken Tikka (5pcs) $8.99
- boneless chicken marinated in spicy yoghurt, tender baked in the tandoor
Dal Makhani $11.00
- whole lentils on a slow fire overnight, finishing with great spice
Honey Chicken $12.99
- grounded cashew nut, tomatoes, onion, creamy gravy finishing with a honey in a kiwi style
Rogan Josh $12.99
- tender diced lamb/beef cooked with gravy and finished with great spice
Vegetable $14.00
Zeera rice $4.00
- basmati rice flavoured with cumin seeds
Pan Fried Prawns (10pcs) $10.00
- peeled prawn cutlets fried with ginger, garlic, onions and capsicum

Fish Bits & Fries $9.50
Carbonara Chicken $18.50
- Spaghetti cooked in a creamy Mushroom sauce with chicken and topped With parmesan cheese
Butter Chicken Curry $22.50
Asian Style Spring Rolls $14.50
- Handmade beef and vegetables spring rolls served with sweet chilli sauce and Indonesian soy sauce (vegetarian option available)
Chicken Nuggets & Fries $9.50
Neapolitan $14.50
- Spaghetti cooked in a rich tomato and basil sauce
Soup of the Day (Changes Daily) $13.50
Selection of breads with 3 spreads (garlic butter, basil pesto and onion jam) Cheesy Pizza Bread

Barney's Ribs $15.50
- Juicy pork ribs smothered in Barney’s sweet Lone Star sauce...lip smacking, finger licking, all the good things.
Cajun Chicken medium $30 / classic $35
- Chicken breast dusted in our secret mix of Cajun spices. Pan-seared and finished in the oven. Topped with a spicy BBQ sauce, sour cream and jalapeños. Served with chilli rice and Lone Star coleslaw.
Campfire Burrito $24.00
- Rolled flour tortilla filled with seasonal roasted veges, spicy bean mix and rice. Topped with BBQ sauce, grilled cheese, salsa, sour cream and jalapeños. Served with buffalo chips and Lone Star coleslaw.
Shanks Peninsula
- Slow-braised lamb shank in a rich stock of mushroom, onion, fresh herbs and red wine. Served with mashed potato, sauteed spinach and roasted cherry tomatoes.
Wrap Star $12.50
- Warm flour tortilla filled with roast chicken, cheese, lettuce, tomato, cucumber, red onion, mayonnaise and Mum’s tomato relish. - or leave the tortilla out and we’ll make you a yummy chicken salad!
Longhorn Cheesecake $12.00
- Our legendary Kahlua and Moro Bar cheesecake. Served with chocolate sauce and whipped cream.
Creme Brulee $12.00
- Round off your dining experience with this classic dessert and its ever-changing flavours.
Apache Fish medium $27 / classic $32
- Fresh fillets of fish dusted in seasoned flour, egg-washed, then pan-fried in a lemon and herb butter, finished with a classic tartare sauce. Served with straight-cut chips and a fresh green salad.

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
Doner kebab roll $10.90
- chicken, lamb, mixed meat or falafel
Pasta (makarna or manti) $12.90
- toppe with sam's famous chunky tomato sauce and your choice of chicken, lamb or falafel. served with yoghurt, garlic sauce and tabouleh
Extras $2.20/each
- cigar borek & falafel
Gozleme $9.90
- traditional turkish pastry filled with shucco's special spinach or lamb mixture and cooked over the hot plate. served with salad & turkish tea
Earl gray & turkish tea (cay) n/a
Combo $14.90
- doner kebab roll, chips & coca cola

Apple Streusel Cake $13.00
- sour cream apple cake topped with almond streusel served with apple syrup and whipped cream
Mushroom Lasagne $25.00
- fresh lasagne sheets layered with porcini and field mushroom, mushroom veloute and cheese
Chocolate Prune Cake $13.00
- lightly spiced chocolate prune cake served with brandied prunes, caramel and vanilla ice cream
Mulligatawny Soup $14.00
- lightly spiced Indian vegetable, lentil and coconut soup served with Indian flat bread
Asian Pork Belly $30.00
- pork belly cooked in Chinese master stock served with kumara potato puree and red cabbage kimchi
Warm Cauliflower Cheese Salad $18.00
- roast cauliflower and peas with marscapone, blue vein cream topped with seeds and grilled haloumi
Morrocan Spiced Lamb Rump $30.00
- served with braised cannellini beans and baked polenta
Pesto Ciabatta Bread $12.00
- warm ciabatta bread topped with basil pesto and tomato pesto

Smoked salmon, cream cheese and capers $10.00
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
Baraco Breakfast $16.00
- Your style of free range eggs with bacon, hash brown, roasted tomato, kransky sausages on ciabatta. (Add mushroom $2.00)
Garlic Prawn Noodles $13.00
- Served with pan tossed cabbage, carrot, mushroom, garlic and sweet chilli sauce
Eggs on Toast $10.00
- Your style of 3 eggs on toasted grain or ciabatta
Creamy Bacon and Mushroom $10.00
- Streaky bacon in a rich creamy mushroom sauce served on toasted ciabatta
Sour Dough Angus $13.00
- Angus beef patty, with melted cheese, tomato, mesclun and beetroot or pineapple, served with fries (add ham / bacon $2.00)
Persian Kebab $10 Single / $12 Add Falafel
- Lamb, Chicken or Falafel wrapped in flat bread with salad, Greek yoghurt aioli or mayo

Steak or Angus pattie + bacon+ egg $15.00
Bacon & Egg $12.00
SINGLE $2.50
CHICKEN & PORK & MUTTON $18.00
- with pumpkin kumara potato cabbage mixed veg with rewena stuffing add 1 fried bread per hangs for only $1.00
BOIL UP $13.00
- with pork kumara potato watercress, add 1 fried bread per boil-up for $1.00
SEAFOOD CHOWDER $6.00
LAMB $13.00
- with pumpkin kumara potato cabbage mixed veg with rewena stuffing
STEAM PUDDING $6.00
- (hot single serve with custard & cream)

Bufalina $23.00
- Tomato sauce - buffalo mozzarella - cherry tomatoes- basil- rocket - shaved parmesan
Cotto E Funghi $20.00
- Tomato sauce - mozzarella - cooked ham - mushrooms
Antipasto Platter $25.00
- selection of italian cheese, italian cured meat and oven roasted vegetablesServed with focaccia
Burrata Platter $23.00
- dreamy fresh cheese that consist of a mozzarella pouch, rather than a ball, filled with a delicate milky mousseserved with focaccia, oven roasted vegetables and cured meat
Margherita $16.00
- Tomato sauce - mozzarella - basil - olive oil
Prawns $6.00
Crudaiola $24.50
- Tomato sauce - mozzarella - parma ham - rocket - shaved parmesan
Pescatora $23.00
- Tomato sauce - mozzarella- prawns- zucchini- onions - rocket

Lamb or Chicken Vegetable Biryani - A wholesome blend of lamb or chicken, basmati rice, and seasonal vegetables – served with raita $14.90, Lamb: $16.50
Prawn or Shrimp Malabari - Sautéed with onions and capsicum. Cooked in a cashew and coconut sauce $19.50, Shrimp: $15.90
Naan - Traditional Indian leavened bread $2.50
Tandoori Chicken - Half Chicken - Exotic chicken barbeque – Indian style $13.00
Cheese & Garlic Naan - Leavened bread with a generous sprinkling of crushed garlic & cottage cheese stuffing $6.00
Prawn Saagwala - Prawns cooked with spinach, tomatoes, garlic and spices $19.90
Pakora Wedges - Crispy battered potato wedges served with tamarind chutney (6 pieces) $5.00
Ginger Chicken /Lamb - Onion and tomato based exotic curry simmered with fresh ginger $15.50, Lamb: $16.50