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

¼ Rack Of Pork Ribs $12.00
- dry rubbed with our adobo spice then applewood smoked until the meat is falling off the bone. Smothered in your choice of bbq sauce
Onion Rings $1.00
Cheeseburger $10.00
- hand crafted beef pattie, cheddar cheese, bread & butter pickle, garlic mayo & topped with both Kansas & Carolina bbq sauces
Fish Pack $15.00
- 2 pieces of fish, serve of chips and 1 portion of squid rings & served with garlic mayo & tartare
Homemade Potato Salad $4.00
Orange Pop Bbq Glaze
Mayo Based Sauces
- fresh free range eggs
Bacon $2.50

Cheesy Corn Chips N/A
Lamb and Kumara Wrap with Side Salad N/A
Pumpkin, Pinenut and Lamb Wrap with Side Salad N/A
Chicken and Cashew on Turkish N/A
Fruit and Nut Slice N/A
Cured Beef Sirloin and Bean Salad Smoked Beef Sirloin with Seasonal Greens, Cherry Tomatoes and set upon a Fragrant Bean Salad, Drizzled with a Balsamic Reduction. N/A
Breads and Dips Freshly Baked Bread served with Roasted Garlic, Dukkha, Avocado Oil, Hummus, Guacamole and Aioli, with Camembert Cheese, Salami and Olives. (Serves 2-4) N/A
Bacon, Egg, Cheese and Tomato Panini N/A

Pannacotta $12.50
- Traditional Italian dessert layered with mango jelly and served with sorbet
Calzone $20.50
- Spinach, eggplant, sundried tomatoes, olives, mozzarella, Napoli
Molto Carne $19.50
- Italian chorizo, Tuscan salami, bacon, mozzarella, Napoli sauce
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
Pizza nutella $15.50
- Caramelised pear, nutella, chocolate sauce
Marinated Feta Cheese $7.50
- Bowl of homemade marinated Feta. (v)
Carpaccio di Bresaola $14.50
- Dried salted beef carpaccio with rucola and parmesan cheese with a splash of olive oil

Tea and Coffee
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
- 200g Grass Fed NZ Pure Angus eye fillet steak $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
Market Garden Salads and Crisp Vegetables
- Sauteed cauliflower and capsicum salad, oriental tabouli with zesty lime and coriander drizzle, roasted kumara and pumpkin salad with manuka honey and hazelnut oil, grated carrots, beetroot, sliced cucumbers and tomatoes
Pastry Fare
- Homemade pavlova, chocolate and nougat mousse, fresh fruit salad, blueberry pie, baked cheesecake, ice cream with toppings
Premium Cure Cabinet Cuts
- Sauces: mushroom, blue vein, bearnaise, piri piri
Mediterranean Fare
- Shaved coppa (cured pork scotch), cured beef pastrami, hot Spanish chorizo sausage, Italian salami, continental sausages, chicken liver pate with sauteed mushroom

Fishing for compliments $18.00
- Salt and pepper squid served with rocket, sriracha mayo and lemon cheek
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
Mai mai duck $23.00
- Braised duck served with rocket, pickled red onions and salsa verde. with criss-cut fries and aioli
Shroom for more $19.90
- Mushroom sliced and sauteed ingarlic and thyme, finished in a creamy sauce topped with fresh shaved parmesan and watercress
The buck stops here $18.50
- Caesar salad (cos lettuce, parmesan, croutons, free range bacon, egg, anchovies and caesar dressing
Hunt club $17.00
- Your choice of scrambled, poached or fried eggs, served with bacon on our speciality toasted bread of the day
Hungry hunter $23.90
- Eggs any style, scope venison sausage, bacon, roast tomato, button mushrooms, scope potato cake w toast and relish
Yes dear $23.00
- Fettuccini pasta served with a spicy pomadoro, parmesan cheese, fresh chives and avocado oil, topped with venison meatballs

Crispy Bacon & Banana Salad, crispy bacon & slice fresh banana with salad greens topped with our own Chilli Plum Sauce $20.50
Tuscan Herb Bread $6.90
Bruschetta, Toasted Italian bread topped with tomatoes, aged Balsamic olio & Parmesan cheese $12.50
Rigatoni Zingara, Smokey bacon & fresh mushrooms in a light Venetian sauce $24.50
Wedges, choice of: Sour cream, salsa, roast capsicum aioli, Sweet chilli, or roast garlic aioli extra dipping sauces $2 $10.50
Greek Salad, with Feta cheese, Kalamatta olives & aged Balsamic olio Main $20.90 $13.50/entree
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
Spaghetti Napoletana - A light home style tomato, white wine & fresh basil sauce $17.50

Veggie Delite N/A
Subway Club N/A
Roasted Garlic N/A
Italian Herbs & Cheese N/A
Yoghurt N/A
Steak, Egg and Cheese N/A
Avocado Toasties N/A
Ham, Egg and Cheese N/A

Baked new york cheesecake $11.9
- the real thing, served w/ a berry compote
Vegetable $16.9
- your Italian favourites, flavours and textures from the Mediterranean
Crepe banana $11.9
- warmed banana w/melted chocolate
Apple and raisin strudel $11.9
- a favourite, served w/ custard and icecream
Selection $9.5
- warm Italiano breads with dips, pesto, sundried tomato tapenade and balsamic olive oil
Diablo Pollo $14.9
- crumbed spicy chicken pieces w/ chilli, lime & ginger, served w/dipping sauce
Penne bolognese $18.5
Mavericks -roasted artichoke and spinach $21.9
- oven roasted artichoke, roasted garlic, sautéed spinach, mozzarella, parmesan

WHOLE DOZEN $18.00
FOUR $7.00
Steak or Angus pattie + bacon+ egg $15.00
CHICKEN $10.00
- with pumpkin kumara potato cabbage mixed veg with rewena stuffing
Kid's Burger $7.00
- egg+steak or SML Angus pattie or bacon
SINGLE $2.50
Bacon & Egg $12.00
HOT CHIPS $3.00

Garlic Steak and Mushroom $11.00
Sandwiches $4.00
Steak Burger $8.00
Monday Seafood Chowder $7.00/$9.00
Sausage $3.00
Savory Muffins $4.00
Pies $4.00
Hamburger $6.00

Kulfi irabri faluda $6.50
Aloo saagwala $14.90
Butter plain dosa $10.50
Onion tomato uttapam $11.90
Amritsari thali $17.99
- Aloo kulcha, channa masala, rice, aloo masala, dal makhani, raita, salad pickle, papad
Laccha parantha $3.50
Raj kachori $8.90
Malpura with rabri $3.00
- 1 pcs

Roast potatoes w rosemary & garlic $7
Crème brulee, rhubarb sorbet, orange & thyme biscotti $16
Bistro 1284 ice cream & sorbet selection (GF) $16
Pan fried duck breast, confit leg, cider roasted squash puree, pickled red cabbage, cranberry & passionfruit glaze (GF) $39
Mixed salad greens w walnut vinaigrette $7
Steak fries w aioli $7
House baked Ciabatta w olive oil, butter (V) $7.5
Spiced squid, peanut slaw, rouille sauce, lemon $17

Daal Tadka - Yellow spilt lentils cooked with cumin seeds, ginger, garlic, tomatoes and turmeric $15.90
Prawn Malabari - Peeled prawns cooked with sauteed onions, tomatoes and fresh coconut milk, garnished with cream $22.90
Malai Tikka - Succulent morsels of chicken, steeped in a blend of cream, cheddar garlic and a hint of broad leaf cilantro, Glazed in Tandoor $11.90
Lachhedar Parantha - Hand-rolled bread made in spirals from wholemeal and white flour and butter $4.50
Butter Naan - Plain flour bread stuffed with clarified butter $4.50
Vegetarian Jalfrezi - Vegetables cooked with onions, capsicum, tomato cubes, in sweet and sour sauce, garnished with fresh herbs and cashew nuts. $16.90
Poppadums ( 2 pieces ) $1.00
Lamb Nawabi - Lamb sauteed with onions, tomatoes, finished in a lightly spiced coconut sauce, garnished with cream and cashews $17.90

Gourmet Toasted Sandwiches $10.50
- Bacon & Egg, Chicken & Mushroom, Chicken Schnitzel or Ham, Cheese & Tomato. Served on fresh toasted turkish bread
Chicken B.L.T Open Sandwich $15.50
- Toasted focaccia bread with chicken, bacon, lettuce, tomato, mango peach chutney & aioli. Served as an open sandwich
Robert Harris Big Breakfast $18.50
- Free range eggs any style served with bacon, breakfast sausages, hash browns, tomatoes, mushrooms and toast
French Toast $15.50
- Sourdough bread served with bacon, grilled banana and maple syrup
Fruit Pancake Stack $15.00
- Pancakes served with seasonal fresh fruit, yoghurt and wild berry coulis
Bacon & Eggs $15.50
- Free range eggs any style with bacon, served with toast
Pancakes with bacon and banana $15.50
- Served with grilled banana, bacon and maple syrup
B.L.T Sandwich $14.50
- Toasted focaccia bread with bacon, lettuce, tomato & aioli. Served as an open sandiwich