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

Sizzling Fajitas $29.00
- Pan seared onions & peppers with your choice of marinated strips of beef, free range chicken, prawns or seasonal vegetables on a sizzling hot skillet. Served with toasted flour tortillas, lettuce, cruda salsa, guacamole, sour cream & rattlesnake salsa.
Fresh Fish Sliders $15.00
- Three mini fish burgers, served with a cabbage salad mix, garlic aioli & topped with cruda salsa. - Add extra fish slider $5.00
Cumin Spiced Chips $8.00
- Chunky cumin spiced hot potato chips served with Watties tomato sauce & your choice of garlic aioli or homemade tomato jam.
Seasonal Fruits $6.00
Chickpea Falafels $10.00
- Garlic, cumin & coriander chickpea falafels served with refreshing cucumber yoghurt sauce.
Garlic Bread $6.50
- Fresh ciabatta bread smothered in a homemade garlic & herb butter.
Chargrilled Mushroom Chicken $29.00
- Butterflied free range chicken breast with garlic & mushroom sauce. Served with cumin roast potatoes & a fresh garden salad tossed in our homemade vinaigrette.
Bar Platter $32.00
- Three chermoula seasoned calamari, two prawns, two garlic, cumin & coriander falafels, one marinated sirloin beef kebab, two gourmet lamb sausages, three Moroccan free range chicken strips & cumin spiced chips all served with homemade tomato jam & garlic aioli.

Chicken Tikka Masala med + rice $15.00
Onion Bhaji 6 pcs $5.00
Plain Naan Bread $2.50
Prawn Masala med or hot + rice $16.00
Lamb Nawabi med + rice $15.00
Chicken Burger & chips $6.00
Plain Basmati Rice $3.00
Paneer Makhani mild + rice $14.00

Pollo alla diavola – Hell’s Chicken $38.50
- It is a whole baby chicken, that has marinated all day in olive oil, fresh herbs and fresh chilli. Please ask for a milder solution. Served with roasted potato and rocket salad
Gnocchi alla Sorrentina – Gnocchi Sorrento’s Style $23.50
- Gnocchi alla Sorrentina is a pasta dish made in the Sorrento style, with a tomato base, onion garlic, fresh mozzarella and fresh basil, garnished with homemade pesto
Filled pasta of the day – please see the specials for tonight n/a
Antipasto Toscano – Tuscany Appetizer $25.00
- A classic from Italy, Leonardo’s pick of Bruschetta, cured meats and Olives
Zuppa di cipolle (chee-pol-le) Toscana – Onion soup $11.00
- The Real and original Onion soup “Did you know… the onion soup was born originally in Florence: Caterina de’ Medici imported to the court of France”
Pappardelle Col ragu di Cinghiale – Wild Boar Pappardelle $23.50
- Meltingly tender wild boar, stewed in rich tomato and red wine sauce. Like mama used to make
Bruschetta (brew-sket-ta) – Bruschetta selection $16.50
- Tomato, salsa verde, chicken liver pate’ and Tapenade
Spaghetti al profumo di mare –Pasta with fresh mussels, and anchovies $24.50
- Transport yourself to the shores of the Adriatic Sea with this pasta dish brimming with fresh mussels and anchovies, fresh tomato base and Italian capers plus a selection of fresh seafood that changes every day

Roasted tomato x 2 N/A
Kids nuggets and chips $7.50
Kransky sausages and chips $7.50
Creamy mushrooms N/A
Potato rostis x 2 (GF) N/A
Lite Breakfast $15.50
- Third Place Cafe - Enjoy quality food & coffee whilst taking in the breath-taking views. Dietary requirements & gluten friendly options available. Wholemeal toast served with a poached egg, potato rosti, kransky sausage and fresh seasonal fruit.
Toasted ham and cheese sandwich $5.50
Potato Hash Stack (V) (GF) $15.50
- Third Place Cafe - enjoy incredible food whilst enjoying the stunning views.Homemade crispy potato and parmesan hash cakes towered with avocado and served with grilled tomatoes, tomato salsa and salad greens. Smoked salmon extra $4.50 Bacon extra $3.50

Mai mai duck $23.00
- Braised duck served with rocket, pickled red onions and salsa verde. with criss-cut fries and aioli
Scope salad $18.50
- Roasted kumara & parnips, pumpkins seeds, baby spinach, quinoa w/ a citrus chilli emulsion.
The buck stops here $18.50
- Caesar salad (cos lettuce, parmesan, croutons, free range bacon, egg, anchovies and caesar dressing
Hook line and sinker $17.50
- Seafood chowder, served with ciabatta
Shroom for more $19.90
- Mushroom sliced and sauteed ingarlic and thyme, finished in a creamy sauce topped with fresh shaved parmesan and watercress
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
-Add chicken, pulled pork or duck for $6.00
The holy hunt-Eggs benedict $19.90
- Poached eggs served with spinach and scope hollandaise on our speciality toasted bread of the day w smoked salmon / bacon / mushroom

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.
HAMBURGER
- Try our Hamburger, a signature flame-grilled beef patty topped with a simple layer of crinkle cut pickles, yellow mustard, and ketchup on a toasted sesame seed bun.Add a regular fries and regular soft drink to make it a value meal.
ANGUS STEAKHOUSE
- A flame-grilled AngusPure Steakhouse Patty, Heinz Seriously Good Aioli, premium lettuce, freshly sliced tomato, sliced red onion, tomato relish, mustard, cheese and Ploughmans chutney. Top-notch. Add a regular fries and regular soft drink to make it a value meal.
CREAMY MAYO DOUBLE CHEESEBURGER
- You can't go wrong with our new Creamy Mayo Double Cheeseburger, 2 signature flame-grilled beef patties, topped with 2 slices of melted cheese, crinkle cut pickles, yellow mustard, ketchup and of course, mayo. All on a toasted sesame seed bun. Add a regular fries and regular soft drink to make it a value meal.
THE BOMB
- With flame grilled beef, bacon, creamy mayo, smoky BBQ sauce and our mouth-watering crispy onion chips *drool*.
DOUBLE CHEESEBURGER
- Make room for our Double Cheeseburger, two signature flame-grilled beef patties topped with two slices of melted cheese, crinkle cut pickles, yellow mustard, and ketchup on a toasted sesame seed bun. Add a regular fries and regular soft drink to make it a value meal
PERI PERI TENDERCRISP
- Just like the Original, but with a little flame. Premium chicken fillet, juicy sliced tomatoes, and premium lettuce, topped with our delicious spicy mayo. Add a regular fries and regular soft drink to make it a value meal.
BIG BK BREKKIE
- We called it that for a reason: with fresh scrambled eggs, two sausages, an English Muffin with soft melted butter, small Hash Bites and any regular hot drink; it’s a mouthful all right.

Medina $18.00
- Capsicum, cheese, mushrooms, onions, cream cheese, capers, olives, chicken, topped with sweet chilli.
Traditional $16.00
- Spicy cream sauce, spinach, mushrooms, onions, tomatoes, garlic and your choice of lamb, chicken, falafel. Served with fresh salad.
Kascrute $16.00
- Your choice of lamb, chicken, or Falafel cooked with tomatoes, herbs, spinach, mushrooms, onions, Berber spices, wrapped in the thin Kebab bread with olives, mozzarella and cream cheeses and baked in Ali Baba’s oven. Topped with garlic mayonnaise and sweet chilli sauces and served with a fresh side salad.
Najem $18.00
- Garlic chilli pickle, mushrooms, onions, marinated capsicum, capers, olives, cream cheese, chicken, topped with sweet chilli.
Ali Baba $16.00
- A delicious combination of coconut cream, harissa, cream cheese, mushrooms, onions, spinach, garlic chilli pickle, and your choice of lamb, chicken, or falafel. Served with fresh salad.
Sultan $18.00
- Onions, mushrooms, cream cheese, apricots, chicken, topped with sweet chilli.
Lamb $ 9.50
All Kebabs served with lettuce, tomatoes, carrots, tabouli, red cabbage, onions, jalapeños, and 3 sauces of your choice. Cheese is $1.50 extra

Battered Fish $25.90
- Fresh NZ John Dory, tempura battered. Served with fries, garden salad, fresh lemon & tartare sauce.
Bacon & Cheesy Toasted Soldiers $9.90
- With tomato sauce
Focaccia Melt $19.90
- Freshly baked Focaccia bread stuffed with grilled NZ Chicken fillet, cheese, smokey bacon and satay sauce served with garden salad.
Fish Burger $21.90
- Fresh NZ Dory in a tempura batter, cheese, lettuce, tomato & salad drizzled with tartare sauce, fresh lemon & fries.
NZ Lamb Salad $23.90
- Warm slices of rosemary marinated lamb on a Greek salad with Tzatzaki sauce.
Breads & Spreads $13.90
- A mixture of freshly baked breads lightly toasted. Served with Dips of the Day. Serves 2 people.
Ice-cream Sundae $8.90
- Vanilla bean Ice-cream with your choice of chocolate, strawberry or caramel topping. Served with whipped cream.
Seafood Chowder $17.90
- Hennessy’s homemade Chowder with NZ’s freshest seafood & vegetables. Served with toasted bread.

Turkey N/A
Chicken & Bacon Ranch Melt N/A
Mayo N/A
Onion N/A
BBQ N/A
Hot Chilli N/A
Subway Club N/A
Tuna N/A

Grilled Bratwurst $6
Bagel $8
- Cream cheese and Jam
Grilled portbello Mushroom $4
Garden General $21
- poached eggs with coarinder pesto served on chickpea, pumpkin, & kale cakes with roasted garlic mushroom, grilled tomato,toasted multigrain and crispy kane
French Toast $19
- with streaky bacon, grilled banana, and maple syrup or fresh banana ,berry compote and natural yoghurt.Gluten free available
Hawaiian pizza with tomato and cucumber salad $9
Smoked Salmon $6
Potato Wedges $12
- Seasoned potato wedges topped with grilled cheese and served with Sequoia saisa and sour cream.

Toasted Bagel with Strawberry Jam n/a
- Lightly toasted bagel available with whipped butter and strawberry jam
Warm Chicken Salad: Grilled or Crispy n/a
- The new Warm Chicken Salad. With ingredients like crispy or grilled 100% NZ chicken, red cabbage & plump sliced tomatoes, it’s surprisingly delicious
The Clubhouse Chicken - Crispy n/a
- Turn your attention to The Clubhouse Chicken - Crispy. With a crispy chicken patty, crispy bacon, grilled onion, Swiss Cheese, tomato, lettuce, and Big Mac® sauce in a brioche style bun; this burger tastes as good as it looks
The Boss n/a
- Eat like a boss with this Kiwi favourite. With two juicy beef patties, two cheeses, lettuce, onion, tomato and sauce all on a sesame seed bun. The Boss is back
Grilled Chicken Snack Wrap n/a
- It may be little, but there's a lot to love. 100% chicken breast fillet marinated with spices and grilled to perfection. With fresh iceberg lettuce and creamy mayonnaise
Mega Waffle Cone n/a
- Put a twist on our classic soft-serve with a crunchy waffle cone, topped with a delicious helping of hot chocolate fudge sauce and two chocolate Cadbury Flake®. It’s pure pleasure
Gum Drop McFlurry n/a
- A kiwi favourite! For a delicious mouthful of gum drop pieces and bubblegum topping both blended into creamy soft serve, try the new Gum Drop McFlurry
Double Cheeseburger n/a
- Bite into a double helping of your favourite burger. Two 100% beef patties topped with mouth-watering melted cheese, pickles, a tangy mustard and sweet tomato ketchup makes this burger irresistible

Crab Stick $1.50
Blood n Guts $3.50
Hamburger $4.50
Extra $1.00
- cheese, bacon, egg,
2 Fish & chips $5.00
2 Fish, 2 hot dogs, 2 pot fritters & Chips $10.00
Bacon & Egg Burger $6.00
2 Fish, 2 sausages, 2 crabsticks & Chips $10.00

KAI MUFFIN $6.00
- bacon & egg on fried bread
PORK $13.00
- with pumpkin kumara potato, cabbage mixed veg with rewena stufing
FAMILY COMBO $45.00
- 2 kid's burgers, 4 Sml Drinks, and choose 2 or the following/Boil-Up $13.00 Burger or Chicken/pork or lamb hangi
FOUR $7.00
WAHA-NUI $17.00
- steak LGE Angus pattie+ bacon + egg
SEAFOOD CHOWDER $6.00
LAMB $13.00
- with pumpkin kumara potato cabbage mixed veg with rewena stuffing
1/2 DOZEN $10.00