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

Carolina Mustard Sauce
- mild & well balanced
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
Smoked Mushroom $2.00
BLT Burger $10.00
- applewood smoked bacon, lettuce, tomato & garlic mayo
Cheeseburger $10.00
- hand crafted beef pattie, cheddar cheese, bread & butter pickle, garlic mayo & topped with both Kansas & Carolina bbq sauces
Garlic Mayo
- family favorite
Rotorua Rebel $16.00
- 50/50 pattie, smoked mushrooms, cheddar cheese, battered onion rings & garlic mayo, drizzled with our Kansas city bbq sauce
Flying Solo $22.00
- 1/4 rack pork ribs with maple bourbon bbq sauce or bacon gravy & pork belly with orange pop sauce and a serve of chips

Crème Brulee $16,50
- white chocolate / raspberry / pistachio pebbles / whipped cream / biscotti
Cheese $26,50
- for two
Avocado Add $4.90
- bacon
Avocado $18.90
- mega grain toast / dukkah poached eggs / tomatoes / rocket / mushrooms
Breads ( Selection of Breads) $8.90
- dukkah / balsamic reduction / avocado oil
French Toast $17.50
- chunky toast / banana / bacon / blueberries / maple syrup
Beef Nachos $12,50
- chilli jam / melted cheese / sour cream
Gourmet Burger $24,50
- chef’s own beef pattie / guacamole / beetroot / lettuce / smoked tomato /camembert / chilli jam / chilli kelp fries / aioli

Beef madras (med) $13.00
- Delicious medium hot beef curry garnished and prepared with coconut, south indian style
Rogan josh (med or hot) $14.00
- Diced lamb cooked with ginger, garlic, onions and spices in a traditional, north indian style
Prawn malabari $16.50
- Peeled prawns cooked with onions, capsicum, tomatoes and fresh coconut milk, garnished with cream
Vegetable samosa (2pcs) $4.50
- Flaky pastry, filled with diced potatoes, peas and cumin seed the fried golden brown
Karahi chicken (boneless or with bones, med or hot) $14.00
- Chicken pieces cooked in ginger, garlic and spices
Garlic naan $3.00
Onion rings $4.50
- Onion rings, dipped in chickpea flour batter & deep fried
Lamb nawabi (mild or med or hot) $14.00
- Lamb sauteed with onions & tomatoes, cooked in cream & garnished with coconut

Marinated Olives $6.50
- Bowl of homemade marinated mixed olives. (v)
L’Italia $15.50
- Coz lettuce, cherry tomatoes, olives, red onion, buffalo mozzarella, focaccia croutons, drizzled with olive oil and seasonings. (v)
Calzone $20.50
- Spinach, eggplant, sundried tomatoes, olives, mozzarella, Napoli
Giovanni’s favorite $23.50
- Tuscan salamis, Italian chorizo, pancetta, olives, capsicum, mozzarella, Napoli
Genovese $20.50
- Porchetta, spinach, onion, mozzarella, Napoli
Additional toppings primo $5.00
- Mozzarella, prosciutto, chicken, salami, anchovies, ricotta, Italian chorizo, bacon
Picante $18.50
- Roasted chicken, spinach, mushroom, mozzarella, Napoli sauce
Caprese $12.50
- Sliced tomatoes, buffalo mozzarella, fresh basil, olive oil and Italian balsamic. (v)

1 Piece Fried Chicken & chips $5.00
Mango Chicken mild + rice $15.00
Lamb Biryani $10.00
Cheese & Garlic Naan Bread $4.50
Only Chips $3.00
LUNCH DEAL $10.00
- half butter chicken, half rice naan bread & drink
Saag Chicken mild/med/or hot + rice $15.00
Stuffed Kulcha Brad $4.00

Pesce del Giorno – Fish of the day, please see the specials for tonight n/a
Limoncello tart $17.50
- Nonna’s traditional recipe, served with limoncello shot
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
Add prosciutto $4.00
Ossobuco alla Milanese – Milan’s Style Veal Ossobuco $33.50
- It is a Milanese speciality of cross-cut Veal shank braised with vegetables, wine and Broth. Served on a bed of saffron risotto
Baked cheese cake $13.00
- Ricotta and mascarpone, served with raspberry coulis
Bruschetta (brew-sket-ta) – Bruschetta selection $16.50
- Tomato, salsa verde, chicken liver pate’ and Tapenade
Selezione di Pane – Bread Selection $15.50
- Today’s selection of freshly made breads and dips

Pastry Fare
- Homemade pavlova, chocolate and nougat mousse, fresh fruit salad, blueberry pie, baked cheesecake, ice cream with toppings
Mediterranean Fare
- Shaved coppa (cured pork scotch), cured beef pastrami, hot Spanish chorizo sausage, Italian salami, continental sausages, chicken liver pate with sauteed mushroom
- 200g Grass Fed NZ Pure Angus eye fillet steak $10.00
Creperie
- Thin crepes with sweet toppings, preserves and syrups, and assorted New Zealand ice cream
Breads
- Artisan bread selection fresh from the oven, speciality breads served with spreads and infused olive oil
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
Tea and Coffee
- 200g Canterbury lamb rack $10.00

Open Steak Sandwich $21.90
- BBQ grilled Sirloin Steak on toasted Focaccia bread with onion jam & salad greens dressed with aioli & BBQ sauce. Served with fries.
Mini Beef Burger $9.90
- With golden fries, melted cheese & ketchup.
Fettuccine $24.90
- Fresh tri-coloured pasta with chicken & creamy fettuccine sauce. Topped with a light sprinkling of Parmesan cheese.
Cheese $2.00
Shrimp Salad $20.90
- Shrimps & fresh garden salad with thousand island dressing.
Beef & Guiness Casserole $23.90
- Prime NZ Beef braised in Guinness, vegetables, onions bound in a rich beef gravy served with mashed potatoes & toasted bread.
Breads & Spreads $13.90
- A mixture of freshly baked breads lightly toasted. Served with Dips of the Day. Serves 2 people.
We have a fine selection of beers, including Guinness, Kilkenny, Boddingtons & Ciders. Hennessy’s also stocks well-known craft beers such as Emersons and Little Creatures, both bottled and on-tap. We are very proud of our thoughtful wine list, with a good selection of exclusive and popular brands. N/A

Sides $3.00
- bacon, chorizo sausage, potato rosti, roast Portobello mushroom, roast tomato, black turtle beans, avocado
Wholegrain chunky style toast $7.00
- w fruit preserves & butter
Basil pesto grilled ciabatta $7.00
Smashed avocado $16.00
- on toasted sourdough or GF with poached egg, spiced dukkoh, watercress and crispy bacon
Spaghetti w tomato and crispy bacon $10.00
Warm banana bread served w honey $8.00
Skirt steak corn tortillas $19.00
- w grilled sweet corn, capsicum salsa, guacamole & chimichurri sauce w black beans and spicy salsa Roja de molcajete on the side
Crum bed chicken strips w ketchup $10.00

Chicken McWrap® Aioli - Crispy n/a
- Introducing the new delicious Chicken & Aioli McWrap®, with crispy 100% NZ chicken, juicy tomatoes, crisp iceberg lettuce drizzled with creamy garlic Aioli all wrapped up in a warmed tortilla and ready to eat on the go
Strawberry Jam n/a
- Your toasted bagel has never tasted this good. Slather on some of Craig's® sweet Strawberry Jam, made with real strawberries
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
Hash Brown n/a
- Get 'em hot. A crunchy, golden brown crust steaming with fluffy potato inside
Toasted Bagel with Strawberry Jam n/a
- Lightly toasted bagel available with whipped butter and strawberry jam
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
Soft Serve Cone with Cadbury Flake n/a
- Get your hands on our famous soft serve topped with a mouth-watering chocolate Cadbury Flake
Mayonnaise n/a
- Cool and creamy. A dollop of mayo is a perfect addition to your meal

Caesers S $10 / L $19
- Chicken, Bacon & Parmesan. W, Rocket Leaves And Caeser Dressing.
Open Chicken Sandwich $18.00
- Marinated In Balsamic Vinegar & Garlic. Served On An Open Ciabatta Sandwich With Caramalised Onions, Salad Greens, Aioli & Herb Roasted Potatoes
Hawaiian S $8 / L $15
- Champagne Ham & Fresh Pineapple.
Quick Start $9.00
- Bacon, Eggs & Ciabatta Toast .
Shrimp & Smoked Salmon S $11 / L $21
- Shrimp, Smk Salmon, Bacon,Olives, Tomatoes, Capers And Pesto.
Gluten Free $3 Per Base
- Medium Size Choose Any Of Our Styles Of Pizza To Go On Top.
Smoked Chicken S $10 / L $19
- Smoked Chicken, Feta, Olives And Caramalised Onions.
Smoked Salmon S $10 / L $19
- Smoked Salmon, Capers, Baby Spinach And Capsicum.

Ali Baba $16.00
- A delicious combination of coconut cream, harissa, cream cheese, mushrooms, onions, spinach, garlic chili pickle, and your choice of lamb, chicken, or falafel. Served with fresh salad
Traditional $16.00
- Spicy cream sauce, spinach, mushrooms, onions, tomatoes, garlic and your choice of lamb, chicken, falafel. Served with fresh salad
Arabian $18.00
- Spinach, mushroom, onions, capsicum, cream cheese, olives, chicken, topped with sweet chili
Sultan $18.00
- Onions, mushrooms, cream cheese, apricots, chicken, topped with sweet chili
Salad $16.00
- Enjoy fresh salad vegetables served with your choice of lamb, chicken, or falafel and any 3 sauces. As well as Ali Baba’s warm garlic and olive oil dressing. You can also choose to have olives, capers, Jalapeños, and capsicum on top of your salad
Shiek $18.00
- Spinach, Tuna, chili pickle, cream cheese, topped with sweet chili
Sahara $18.00
- Spinach, Sun-dried Tomatoes, Jalapeños, cream cheese, prawns, olives, topped with sweet chili
Kashrut $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 chili sauces and served with a fresh side salad

Mixed vegetables $12.99
Tandoori salad $9.90
- Paneer, capsicum, onion cabbage, tomato
Dosa platter $16.50
- Masala dosa, idli vada, sambhar & chutney
Garlic naan $3.50
Chaat platter $16.50
- Aloo tikki chaat, samosa chaat, pani puri, dhokla & bhalla papdi
Uppma sambhar $8.50
Onion parantha $4.00
Mutter paneer $14.99

Smoked almonds (GF, V) $7
Dark & white chocolate marquise, raspberry sorbet, praline, berry compote (GF) $16
Olives w lemon & thyme (GF, V) $7
Pan fried duck breast, confit leg, cider roasted squash puree, pickled red cabbage, cranberry & passionfruit glaze (GF) $39
Feta pannacotta, cucumber sorbet, candied olive, tomato foam (V)(GF) $17
Chicken liver pate, rhubarb relish, toasted baguette $16.5
Beef fillet, garlic herb polenta, green pea puree, mushroom croquette, black pepper tuille, truffle foam $38
Spiced squid, peanut slaw, rouille sauce, lemon $17