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

Guacamole Crunch Bowl $6.10
- This tasty snack starts with a bed of crunchy corn chips, and then we spoon on a generous amount of meaty chili, and top with tangy guacamole and smooth sour cream, for a Mexican themed treat.
Salad Burger $4.60
- Who says that salad has to taste boring? Wendy's salad burger has creamy guacamole, tangy sweet thai chili sauce, onion, pickles, freshly chopped tomato and lettuce, and natural NZ cheese on a premium Kaiser bun.
Bacon Cheeseburger $4.20
- 100% fresh NZ beef topped with natural cheese, manuka smoked bacon, lettuce, tomato, mayo on a plain bun.
9 pcs $7.30
Chickenator $12.90
- The Chickenator is layered with two premium whole chicken fillets, manuka smoked bacon and natural cheese, topped with creamy mayo and tangy BBQ sauce, all on a freshly toasted Kaiser bun.
Sour Cream & Chives Potato $3.60
- Slow-baked in an oven, not zapped in a microwave. Need we say more? Our Sour Cream and Chives Baked Potato is perfect by itself or paired with a burger. Great taste. Great value.
12 pcs $9.80
V $3.10

Real Potato Smash With Bacon Gravy $5.00
Squid Rings (GF) $6.00
- hand cut crispy coated calamari served with tartare
Pork Belly Bites $8.00
- crispy pork belly and smothered in your choice of either our orange pop bbq sauce or bourbon and maple glaze or bacon gravy
Chicken Tenders (for 3) $7.00
- southern fried buttermilk chicken tenders with factory dipping sauce
Carolina Mustard Sauce
- mild & well balanced
Pulled Pork Burger $11.00
- with two tone slaw, crackling and your choice of bbq sauce
Smoked Mushroom $2.00
Cheese Burger

Scallop $22.00
Honey BBQ pork $18.00
Roast duck (half) $18.00
Beef steak (Black pepper) $15.00
Pork belly with crackiling $18.00
Gumard $4.20
Oppies fried rice $15.00
Rissole battered $1.80

''Sweet as'' Cinnamon Brioche $16.00
- Sweet brioche french toast with seasonal berries, grilled banana & maple syrup. - Add Bees Knees streaky bacon $4.00
Crispy falafels & chunky chips. $10.00
Chips & Rattlesnake Salsa $6.00
- Homemade corn tortilla chips served with our signature rattlesnake salsa.
Toasted Gluten Free Seeded Loaf $4.50
Grande Burrito $27.00
- Your choice of pork, free range chicken or vegetables with Mexican black beans & fiesta rice, wrapped in a grilled flour tortilla, all smothered with pork chilli verde & cheese. Baked to perfection & served with rattlesnake salsa, guacamole & sour cream.
Chipotle Cream $2.00
Cucumber Yoghurt $2.00
Fried Calamari $11.00
- Calamari strips tossed in a chermoula seasoning & served with garlic aioli.

Crème Brulee $16,50
- white chocolate / raspberry / pistachio pebbles / whipped cream / biscotti
Beef Nachos $12,50
- chilli jam / melted cheese / sour cream
Fresh Tempura Fish $12,50
- fries or salad option
Avocado Add $4.90
- bacon
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
Breads ( Selection of Breads) $8.90
- dukkah / balsamic reduction / avocado oil
Caesar Salad $17,90
- cos lettuce / soft poached free range egg / shaved parmesan / croutons / bacon / anchovies / caesar dressing / parmesan crisp
Crumbed Chicken Tenderloins $11,50
- fries or salad option

Giovanni’s favorite $23.50
- Tuscan salamis, Italian chorizo, pancetta, olives, capsicum, mozzarella, Napoli
Additional toppings primo $5.00
- Mozzarella, prosciutto, chicken, salami, anchovies, ricotta, Italian chorizo, bacon
Traditional Margherita $21.50
- Sliced tomatoes, fresh basil, bocconcini, Napoli
Caprese $12.50
- Sliced tomatoes, buffalo mozzarella, fresh basil, olive oil and Italian balsamic. (v)
Linguine Siciliana $24.50
- Freshly made linguine pasta tossed in anchovies and seafood, mussels with lemon infused olive oil, herbs and Napoletana sauce
Pannacotta $12.50
- Traditional Italian dessert layered with mango jelly and served with sorbet
Tiramisu $11.50
- Coffee and liqueur infused biscuit with fresh mascarpone cream and sprinkle chocolate
Additional toppings $2.00
- Red onion, spinach, basil, olives, capsicum, pineapple, capers, mushroom

Garlic bread, lemon, fresh herbs & roasted capsicum $9.00
Prawn & pork dumplings, miso coleslaw, chilli oil, soya dip $14.00
Crispy Fries $7.00
Char grilled breads, chutneys, balsamic cream and olive oil $14.00
Trio of ice cream and fresh fruits $14.00
Scallops, cauliflower puree, pear and sultana chutney $15.00
Chocolate, peanut butter cheese cake, berries, cream anglaise $16.00
Homemade ravioli with roasted beetroot, walnut, gorgonzola, ricotta, beurre blanc sauce $29.00

Fries . Aioli $7
Barley, Green Bean, Grape, Almond, Dill Salad $7
Affogato $6.5
Chargrilled Lamb . Lemon Garlic Oregano . Hummus . Cracked Wheat Salad . Yoghurt . Rocket . Feta $24
Steak . Bacon . Tomato Relish . Rocket . Caramelised Onion . Aioli $16.5
Sicilian Apple Cake . Citrus Syllabub . Pistachio Praline $13
Garlic Bread $7
Smoked Salmon . Potato, Egg Salad . Horseradish Creme . Red Slaw $19

2 Eggs or Gravy $4.00
Focaccia Melt $19.90
- Freshly baked Focaccia bread stuffed with grilled NZ Chicken fillet, cheese, smokey bacon and satay sauce served with garden salad.
Shrimp Salad $20.90
- Shrimps & fresh garden salad with thousand island dressing.
Seafood Chowder $17.90
- Hennessy’s homemade Chowder with NZ’s freshest seafood & vegetables. Served with toasted bread.
Seafood Basket $32.90
- Crumbed scallops, calamari rings, battered mussels, crabsticks & Dory fish. Served with fries, fresh lemon & tartare sauce.
Open Grilled Chicken Sandwich $22.90
- Tender Chicken breast on toasted Focaccia bread with cranberry & aioli sauce, salad, creamy brie cheese & avocado. Served with fries.
Lambs Fry $19.90
- Sauteed lambs liver with bacon, onions, garlic & mushrooms in a red wine gravy served with creamy mash, fried tomato & toasted white bread.
Beef Burger $19.90
- 200g Hennessy’s home made beef patties with cheese, bacon, mayonnaise, salad & sweet chilli sauce. Served with fries.

Road Runner Special $12.50
- Tender strips of chicken breast coated in seasoned breadcrumbs, cooked golden brown. Beep-beep, be in quick before they run out.
Mushrooms $3.00
Rock the Boat medium $27 / classic $32
- Fresh fillets of fish dusted in seasoned flour, then grilled with fresh herbs and parmesan. Topped with a lemon and caper sauce. Served with mashed potato and a fresh green salad.
Chunky Mushroom • Beef & Red Wine • Peppercorn • Garlic Butter • Jack Daniel’s & Cracked Pepper
Redneck Ribs
- Porky Pig’s ribs blanched in honey and spices. Blasted in the Lone Star fire, piled high then smothered in our famous hoisin, orange and sesame seed sauce...the meal that made us famous!
Comanche Chicken Salad $26.00
- Oven-baked chicken breast, cos lettuce, parmesan cheese, garlic croutons and streaky bacon, tossed in Lone Star Caesar-style dressing. Topped with a free range poached egg (anchovies optional).
one shank $27.00
Redneck Ribs six $19 / nine $28
- Porky Pig's ribs blanched in honey and spices. Blasted in the Lone Star fire, piled high then smothered in our famous hoisin, orange and sesame seed sauce.

Free Range Eggs Benedict $17.50
- w poached eggs, bacon, smoked salmon or avocado with hollandaise on potato rosti
Cheese on toast (add bacon 3.00) $7.00
Chicken open sandwich $18.50
- w apricot pasta, brie, avocado, tomato, aioli and salad greens
French toast $16.50
- w verjuice, vanilla bean roast rhubarb and strawberry compote, crème Fraiche and maple syrup >>
Wholegrain chunky style toast $7.00
- w fruit preserves & butter
Basil pesto grilled ciabatta $7.00
Breakfast open sandwich $16.00
- w toasted ciabatta, pan fried halloumi, tomato, avocado and Portobello mushroom flushed with balsamic syrup(add bacon $3.00)
Steak open sandwich $19.50
- w bacon, beer & hoisin braised onions, smoked cheddar, tomato, mayo and salad greens >>

Smoked Salmon $6
Bagel $12
- Streaky bacon, red onion, sliced tomato ,lemon, cream cheese, and capers.
Cheese Board $25
- A Selection of cheeses and crackers is with quince jelly, pesto and grapes.
Granola Crunch $12.5
- Home made granola served with seasonal fruit berry compote and natural yoghurt
Chunky Fries $6
Sequoia General $21
- Eggs of your choice, streaky, bacon, roasted garlic mushroom, batwurst sausage, grilled tomato and hash browns with toasted ciabetta or multigrain.
Golden Bash Browns $4
Toasted Multigrain $4

Lamb Shanks $ 22.00/$25.00
- Slowly braised in a red wine sauce served with mash potato, whole baby carrots, peas 8. homemade gravy
Seafood Chowder $ 12.00
- Mixture of seafood in a rich white sauce served with toasted focaccia bread
Bangers & Mash $ 16.00/$ 18.00
- Fresh homemade sausages served with mash potato, peas & homemade
Apricot Crumbed Chicken $ 25.00
- Crumbed chicken breast with apricot sauce served with salad and fries
ADD for chicken $ 3.00
Garden Salad $ 9.00
- Lettuce, Tomato, Cucumber, Red Onion, beetroot.
Lasagne $ 20.00
- Lasagna served with salad & mushrooms
Loaded Wedges $ 12.00
- Seasoned wedges with bacon, cheese served with Sour Cream

Eggs Benny- Vegetarian $15.00
- With Baby Spinach, Roast Mushrooms, Roast Tomatoes, Hollandaise And Toasted Ciabatta Bread.
Bolognaise S $9 / L $17
- Topped With Bolognaise Sauce, Parmesan And Fresh Chopped Tomato. Finished With Pesto. Meat-Lovers Bacon, Chicken, Ham, Chorizo And Salami. Topped With A Swirl Of Bbq Sauce. Seafood Marinara Fresh Fish, Shrimps, Mussels, Calamari And Capers.
Eggs Benny With Bacon And Baby Spinach $16.00
- With Hollandaise, Bacon & Baby Spinach, Served On Toasted Ciabatta Bread.
Marguerita S $8 / L $15
- Napolese Sauce. Parmesan, Fresh Tomato And Mozarella Cheese.
Veggie Delight $14.00
- Roasted Mushrooms, Tomatoes, Hash Browns, Spinach, Eggs & Ciabatta Toast.
Caeser Salad $15.00
- Crispy Bacon, Parmesan, Cos Lettuce, Croutons, Caeser Dressing.
Crepes-Sweet $10-11
- Banana With Caramel & Cointreau Sauce.
Garlic Pizza Bread S $6 / L$11
- Our Own Secret Dough Recipe, Brushed With Garlic And Olive Oil And Baked.

Chicken Vindaloo $15.50
- boneless chicken cooked with hot vindaloo paste
Mix Vegetable $13.50
- Fresh vegetables cooked in aromatic indian spices
Saag Ghosth $16.50
- An abundance of spinach cooked with tomatoes, ginger, garlic and spices
Chicken Tikka $16.5 / $10.5
- Boneless chicken lightly spiced and rolled on skewers and roasted in tandoor
Garlic Naan $3.50
- Plain flour bread garnished with garlic
Onion Kulcha $4.50
- Naan bread stuffed with onions and spices
Chicken Jalfrazi $15.50
- Cooked with juliennes of onion, tomato & capsicum tempered with pounded coriander and cumin seeds
Chicken/Lamb/Vegetable Biryani $13.50
- Rice cooked with vegetables/lamb/chicken and served with raita and papadums