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

Stir Fried Chilli Paste with Vegetables $15.50
Pad Thai Noodle $15.50
- With tomato and tamarind sauce, crushed peanuts and bean sprouts
Massaman Curry $15.50
- With potato, onion and roasted peanuts
Green Curry Tofu $14.50
- With coconut milk & vegetable
Stir Fried Noodles $15.50
- With black bean sauce, carrots and vegetables
Prawn and Pork Toast Mince (5 Pieces) $7.00
- Prawn and pork marinated with thai herbs on toast
Spicy Seafood Salad $18.50
- With lemon juice, tomato and seasonal vegetables
Chicken Satay (4 Pieces) $7.00
- With peanut sauce

Chicken in spicy $15.00
Kumara chips $4.50
Sausage battered $2.00
Corn fritter $4.00
Pork $11.00
Scoop chips (per person) $2.40
King prawn (6 pieces) $6.50
Beef $11.50

LUNCH DEAL $10.00
- half butter chicken, half rice naan bread & drink
Karahi Chicken med or hot + rice $15.00
Prawn Masala med or hot + rice $16.00
Lamb Saag Gosht med + rice $15.00
Dal Makhani mild+ rice $14.00
Roti Bread $2.00
Saag Chicken mild/med/or hot + rice $15.00
Chicken Korma mild+rice $15.00

Creperie
- Thin crepes with sweet toppings, preserves and syrups, and assorted New Zealand ice cream
The Grill and Pasta Kitchen
- Freshly cooked pasta (penne or fettuccine), served with your choice of bolognaise sauce, creamy mushroom sauce or basil pesto and roasted garlic, Japanese beef curry with steamed rice, grilled fish fillets, with lemon white wine sauce, butter blanched seasonal market vegetables
Soups
- Cream soup from locally sourced seasonal vegetables, wholemeal garlic croutons, Japanese Miso soup with traditional condiments, oven fresh bread rolls with New Zealand butter and margarine
Art of the Grill
- Aged beef rump steak with herb rub, New Zealand lamb chops
Tea and Coffee
Dressings, Oils and Vinegars
- Extra virgin olive oil, hazelnut oil, avocado oil, Balsamic, sherry and cider vinegar, Italian, French, coriander and ginger dressing, homemade Caesar dressing
Mediterranean Fare
- Shaved coppa (cured pork scotch), cured beef pastrami, hot Spanish chorizo sausage, Italian salami, continental sausages, chicken liver pate with sauteed mushroom
New Zealand Cheese
- With crackers, candied ginger, nuts and pumpkin seeds

Butcher's best $23.00
- Venison burged served with sriracha, rocket, roasted red capsicum, swiss cheese and criss cut fries
-Add chicken, pulled pork or duck for $6.00
Hunt club $17.00
- Your choice of scrambled, poached or fried eggs, served with bacon on our speciality toasted bread of the day
7AM - 11:30AM
Tikka's catch $22.00
- Wild pulled pork sliders served with a fennel and apple slaw, watercress and lemon vinaigrette. with criss - cut fries and aioli
Toasted hunter $16.50
- Bruschetta -- Toasted ciabatta with tomatoes, black olive tapenade, herb ricotta, avocado oil and watercress
Yes dear $23.00
- Fettuccini pasta served with a spicy pomadoro, parmesan cheese, fresh chives and avocado oil, topped with venison meatballs
Scope salad $18.50
- Roasted kumara & parnips, pumpkins seeds, baby spinach, quinoa w/ a citrus chilli emulsion.

S4 Tasty spicy hand-made noodle soup with stewed pork guts
H11 Bok Choy with Tofu soup
K31 Shallow fry pork buns (6) with sesame seeds
A11 Chinese style pickled chunky vegetables with a touch of chilli oil
P6 Rice porridge with mixed seafood
S5 Hand-made noodle soup with pickled mustard root and stripped pork
H3 Sichuan sour and spicy soup (with Tofu, black fungus etc.)
S12 Hand-made noodle soup with pork stomach

Vegetarian $18.50
Chicken or Beef $20.50
Chicken or Prawns $19.50
Albondigon de Cordero Romexco $25.50
- bacon wrapped lamb loaf, roasted red pepper & almond sauce, black beans, salad
Vegetarian $19.50
A la Parilla
- chimichurri based grilled chicken or beef, garlic buttered potatoes, salad
Sorbete de Mango y Maracuya $9.50
- a refreshing smooth & velvety sorbet w/ lime passion fruit drizzle
Chili con Carne
- signature black bean chili, guasacaca, warm corn chips, salad

ONION RINGS
- Served hot and crispy, our golden Onion Rings are the perfect treat.
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.
HASHBITES
- These tiny, golden pieces of crunchy potato are just waiting to be eaten. These guys add a bit of bite (and crunch) to your breakfast.
SAUSAGE, EGG & CHEESE MUFFIN STUNNER
- The Sausage, Egg & Cheese Stunner Meal includes one Sausage, Egg & Cheese muffin, Small Fries, Regular Hot Drink and a Link Sausage. Now that's value. Available until 11 am at participating restaurants.
CHOCOLATE SUNDAE WITH OREO COOKIES
- Cool, creamy, and velvety Soft Serve topped with chocolate sauce, and sprinkled with Oreo Cookies. Our sundae with Oreo Cookies is only here for a limited time at participating restaurants
CRISPY CHICKEN BURGER
- A new addition to the chicken family; delicious crispy chicken patty, with crunchy lettuce and mayo in a sesame seed bun.
CHICKEN FRIES
- BK’s Chicken Fries are made with New Zealand chicken, with a light, seasoned crispy coating. Chicken Fries are shaped like fries and are perfect for dipping in any of our delicious dipping sauces. Choose from Heinz Seriously Good Peri Peri Mayo or Aioli, BBQ and Sweet & Sour
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.

Paneer Butter Masala $12.50
- Cottage cheese cooked in cashew paste, tomato, spices, butter and creamy sauce
Prawn Jhalfrezi $15.50
- Cooked with capsicum, tomatoes, onions, coconut cream and fresh ground spices
Chicken $19.99
SET MEAL FOR FOUR $54.99
- 4 Curries(Chicken,Lamb,Beef,Prawn) + 4 Plain Naans, Rice, Drinks.
Paneer Shimla Mirch $12.50
- Homemade cottage cheese cooked with onion, tomato, capsicum and spices
Shahi Paneer $12.50
- Cubes of cottage cheese cooked in tomato, cashew paste, cream and spices
Beef Kadai $13.99
- Cooked in tomato, onions, capsicum, ginger, garlic and spices finished with fresh coriander
Chicken Tikka (6pcs) $9.99
- Diced boneless chicken marinated in yoghurt and spices cooked in tandoor

Asian Pork Belly $30.00
- pork belly cooked in Chinese master stock served with kumara potato puree and red cabbage kimchi
Miso, Pumpkin and Chicken Noodle broth $19.00
- pumpkin, chicken, greens and noodles in miso broth
Chocolate Prune Cake $13.00
- lightly spiced chocolate prune cake served with brandied prunes, caramel and vanilla ice cream
Garlic Ciabatta Bread $6.00
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
Braised Veal Shanks $30.00
- veal shanks braised in tomato, wine sauce served with risotto milanese and steamed broccollini
Steak Frites $32.00
- grilled sirloin steak with herb butter, grilled mushroom, rocket parmesan salad and shoestring fries

Minute Steak Open Sandwich $19.00
- grilled sirloin served on toasted ciabatta With tossed salad, crispy onions and tomatoes
Quinoa, Brown and Wild Rice Salad $15.00
- served with feta, watermelon, vine ripened tomatoes, cucumber, radish, pumpkin, carrots and a spring onion vinaigrette (GF) (H)
2 Course: $29.90 per person
Fish of the Day
- inquire for the chefs daily selection (GF) (N) (H)
Please help yourself from a selection of Cereals, Juices, Fresh selection of fruits, breads, bakery items and cheese.
The Classic Big Dukes $22.00
- a hearty breakfast Of tasty sausage, bacon, grilled tomatoes, hash browns, mushrooms and eggs to order
Hawke's Bay Lamb Rump $34.00
- slow roasted with a horopito rub (NZ native pepper), kawakawa jus (NZ native herb), kumera mash with seasonal vegetables (GF) (H)
- add smoked salmon extra $5.50

Pizza Sub with Cheese N/A
BBQ N/A
Oven Roasted Chicken N/A
Subway Seafood Sensation N/A
White Bread N/A
Egg and Cheese N/A
Thinly Cut Sour Cream & Chives N/A
M&M N/A

Bruschetta $9.50
- Bread oven-roasted in Garlic Olive oil and served with Tomato salsa.
Three Cheeses 12" $20.50 14" $22.50
- Mozzarella, ricotta, parmesan & tomato sauce.
Garlic Pizza $15.50
- only available in 12"
Antipasto $9.50
- Lettuce, Salami, Italian Chorizo, Olives, Roasted peppers, Tomato & Balsamic Dressing.
Capricciaso 12" $21.50 14" $23.50
- Italian sausage , pepperoni , onion , mozzarella , tomato sauce.
Del Sur 12" $21.50 14" $23.50
- Meatball or chicken, tomato, red onions, mozzarella & spicy BBQ sauce.
Vegetariano 12" $20.50 14" $22.50
- Capsicum, olives, mushrooms, red onions, mozzarella & tomato sauce.
Italian $8.00
- Lettuce, Tomato, Capsicum, Red Onion, Balsamic & Ricotta.

Hotcakes n/a
- Start your day the McDonald's® way. Enjoy the great feeling of pouring sweet syrup over melting whipped butter. Watch while it seeps between the layers of fluffy, warm hotcakes for a soft, sweet and delicious breakfast
McChicken n/a
- Made with New Zealand chicken breast sourced from Ingham®, in a seasoned tempura coating. Topped with locally grown crunchy iceberg lettuce and our exceptional McChicken® sauce, between a sesame seed bun. It's difficult to beat a classic
Crispy Chicken Snack Wrap n/a
- We take a strip of succulent, marinated and crumbed 100% chicken breast fillet. Then we add fresh iceberg lettuce and creamy mayonnaise and carefully hand wrap it all in a soft tortilla wrap
Italian Dressing n/a
- Lighten up. Enjoy a vinaigrette-blend of vinegar, lemon, garlic, onion, and capsicum, with a mix of herbs including parsley and allspice
Chicken McWrap® Caesar - Grilled n/a
- Introducing the new delicious Chicken Caesar McWrap®, with grilled 100% NZ chicken, tasty bacon pieces, shaved parmesan and crisp iceberg lettuce drizzled with creamy Caesar sauce all wrapped up in a warmed tortilla and ready to eat on the go
Plain Sundae n/a
- Who needs topping when you've got a whole cup of our fluffy soft serve, made with fresh milk?
Chicken 'n' Mayo n/a
- Enjoy mouth watering crispy-coated chicken with crunchy, fresh iceberg lettuce and cool delicious mayo, all within a tasty bun
Chicken 'n' Mayo n/a
- Enjoy mouth watering crispy-coated chicken with crunchy, fresh iceberg lettuce and cool delicious mayo, all within a tasty bun