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

Jnr fish & chips $9.90
- Crisps battered fish and chips with tomato sauce
The crafty hamburger $10.90
- Grilled beef patty, cheedar cheese, fresh lettuce, mayo and curly fries
Gluten free toast $2.00
Thick cut smoked Bacon $6.00
Wagyu beef burge $24.90
- Mouth-wateringly tender wagyu beef topped simply with kapiti aged gouda, tomato, rocket and mayonnaise in a bakery bun with fries
Hand-smashed crispy potatoes $6.00
Smoked salmon $6.00
Lemon and herb with brown bread (Min order 3) $3.50

Thai Spring Rolls (5 Pieces) $7.00
- With vermicelli and vegetables
Pad Thai Noodle $15.50
- With tomato and tamarind sauce, crushed peanuts and bean sprouts
Green Curry $15.50
- With thai herbs, bamboo shoots, coconut milk and vegetables
Tom Khar $7.50
- Lightly creamed soup with coconut milk, tomato and mushrooms
Stir Fried Tofu with Peanuts Sauce & Vegetables $14.50
Curry Puff (5 Pieces) $7.00
- Thai style with minced chicken, potatoes and vegetables
Thai Jasmine Rice $2.00
Stir Fried Ginger with Vegetables $15.50

-Mains $16.00
Steamed jasmine rice $8.00
Prawn and shrimp salad
- Baby cos lettuce, avocado, cherry tomatoes, house dressing
Club sandwich $21.00
- Triple layered with smoked chicken, bacon, egg, lettuce, tomato, aioli and fries
Middle eastern lamb $23.00
- With red onion, olive, feta hummus sumac and lemon yoghurt
Stir fry with asian style vegetables $23.00
- Bean sprouts, coriander, soy, ginger, garlic, oyster sauce and steamed rice
Fresh sliced fruit platter(G)
- With berry compote
Traditional butter chicken $24.00
- With Steamed jasmine rice, poppadom and naan bread

Panang Curry $14.50
- A mild creamy curry cooked with coconut cream and vegetables
Pad Med Mamuang $18.50
- Stir fried cashew nuts and vegetables
Pad Thai $14.50
- Traditional thai rice noodles with shrimps and chicken
Pad Kra Prao $14.50
- Fresh chilli, garlic, basil and vegetables.
Pad Khing $18.50
- Stir fried vegetables, garlic and ginger
Kae Pad Prik Keang $15.50
- Stir fried lamb and curry paste served with vegetables
Pla Lard Prik $25.50
- Deep fried whole fish with hot and sour sauce with out vegetables
Mixed Entree $7.50
- One piece of spring roll, curry puff, wontons, thai fish cake and pork on toast, served with sweet chilli sauce.

Wedges, choice of: Sour cream, salsa, roast capsicum aioli, Sweet chilli, or roast garlic aioli extra dipping sauces $2 $10.50
Tuscan Herb Bread $6.90
Lemon Pepper Calamari, Fresh calamari in a light lemon pepper crumb served with our famous roast garlic aioli $29.50
Garlic Prawns, Skewered Princess Prawns sautéed in garlic butter splashed with parsley & fine cracked pepper served with roasted garlic aioli $29.50
Rigatoni Alfredo - Pasta Tubes in a Creamy-Cheesy Sauce (add bacon +$3.5) $11
Chicken Nuggets & Fries $11
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
Jalapeno Poppers, Crumbed bites of Cheesy Jalapeno with a side of Blue Cheese dipping sauce - very spicy but very addictive $11

Bangers & Mash $19.90
- Traditional sausages served with creamy mashed potatoes, garden peas with homemade beef gravy.
Fresh NZ Green Lipped Mussels $19.90
- Steamed in white wine & garlic. Served with toasted bread. Depends on availability.
Cheese $2.00
Fettuccine $21.90
- Sauteed seasonal vegetables in a garlic basil pesto wine sauce.
Hennessy’s Irish Stew $24.90
- Traditional Irish Stew with tender NZ lamb & vegetables. Served with creamy 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.
Seafood Basket $32.90
- Crumbed scallops, calamari rings, battered mussels, crabsticks & Dory fish. Served with fries, fresh lemon & tartare 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.

Prawn Malabari $14.99
- king prawn cooked with sauteed capsicum onion and tomato finishing in creamy coconut flavour
Zeera rice $4.00
- basmati rice flavoured with cumin seeds
Honey Chicken $12.99
- grounded cashew nut, tomatoes, onion, creamy gravy finishing with a honey in a kiwi style
Plain basmati rice $2.00
Tandoori combo (minimum of 2 people) $15.99
- a combination of the above, it consist of 2 veg samosa, 2 mix Pakora, 2 pieces of chicken Tikka and 2 seek kebabs
Lamb $18.00
Fries $2.50
Tandoori Prawn/Fish HALF/FULL $10.00/$18.00
- king prawns marinated in yoghurt with ginger/garlic and smoked roasted in the tandoor oven

SAUSAGE ROLLS $4.00
MINI QUICHE $3.50
GF BEEF LASAGNE $12.50
CHEESE CAKES $5.00
STEAK PIE $4.50
BUTTER CHICKEN PIE $5.30
BISCUIT/COOKIES TARTS $6.00
PANINI OF THE DAY $12.50

Fish N Chips $POA
- Croucher IPA beer battered catch of the day and chunky fries with tartare sauce, lemon to squeeze and ranch slaw.
Bagel $8
- Cream cheese and Jam
Toasted Multigrain $4
Streaky Bacon $6
Pasta of the Moment $POA
- Created with the chef,s inspiration of the day.
Hot Cakes with bacon, fresh banana and maple syrup $9
Lamb Salad $22
- Seared lamb rump, honey glazed roast winter vegetables, quionoa, kale, mint, spicedroast pumpkin seeds and rocket drizzled with our balsamic plum sauce.Vegetarian option available.
Gluten Free Bread $4

Sweet Chilli N/A
Tuna N/A
Sweet Onion N/A
Thinly Cut Ready Salted N/A
Subway Melt N/A
Wheat N/A
Honey Oat N/A
Carrot N/A

Chicken Sandwich $ 15.00
- Chicken breast with Lettuce, Tomato, Beetroot, Cucumber, Brie Cheese and Apricot sauce
Pork Belly $ 20.00
- Pork Belly cooked in Speights Summit Lager served on mash potato with peas 8. homemade gravy
Chicken Tenders $ 10.00
- Served with a choice of Sweet Thai Chili or BBQ sauce.
Steak Sandwich $ 15.00
- Rump steak with Lettuce , Tomato, Beetroot, Cucumber, Gouda Cheese and Eggplant chutney
Wedges $ 10.00
- Served with Sour Cream
Fish & Chips $ 20.00
- Pan fried or Beer battered fish served with salad or fries
Wraps $ 8.00
- Chicken or Eleef with lettuce, carrot, cheese, red onion with a choice of Ranch, BBQ or Sweet Thai Chili
Hawaiian Burger $ 16.00
- Home made Beef Patiie with Bacon, Pineapple, Lettuce, Beetroot, Cucumber 8. Cheddar

CRUNCHY BBQ BACON WHOPPER
- The classic Whopper with a Crunchy twist! Comes with all the goodness of a Whopper plus BBQ sauce, Cheese, 4 Rashes of Bacon and Onion Chips. Part of our Summer Crunch Range, available for a limited time.
WHOPPER JR
- Our WHOPPER JR.® features a flame-grilled beef patty topped with juicy tomatoes, fresh cut lettuce, creamy mayonnaise, crunchy pickles, and sliced white onions on a soft sesame seed bun. Sized right for a smaller appetite. Add a regular fries and regular soft drink to make it a value meal
DOUBLE CHEESEBURGER STUNNER $6.50
- The Double Cheeseburger Stunner Meal includes one Double Cheeseburger, small fries, small soft drink and a sundae. Now that's value.
NEW YORK ANGUS STEAKHOUSE
- A juicy 1/3 pound of flame grilled 100% Angus beef with two slices of cheese, 6 rashes of bacon, red onions, premium lettuce, freshly sliced tomato, pickles, all topped with creamy mayo, BBQ sauce and mustard sauce in our delicious corn dusted bun.
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.
JUNIOR SALAD BURGER
- Crispy onion rings, lettuce, tomato and cheese with our creamy mayonnaise, all served on a toasted sesame seed bun. This Junior burger may be small in size but is BIG on taste. Add a regular fries and regular soft drink to make it a value meal
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.
BUFFALO CHICKEN FRIES
- The latest edition to the Chicken Fries family has arrived.....Buffalo Chicken Fries! Fries made of real chicken, with a crispy coating and Buffalo spice and Buffalo attitude. Only available for a limited time so you'll better hurry.

Flan de Leche (Creme Caramel) $10.00
- Traditional Spanish and South American dessert, Decorated with fresh cream and caramelized sugar.
Pork Meatballs $13.00
- Meatballs with Che Chorizo spicy gravy. Served with fresh provenzana sauce and Chilean bread.
Seafood Anticucho $13.00
- Mussels and prawns skewer and cooked over manuka embers. Served with Chilean bread and a small salad with Che's special sauce.
Biscocho (Sponge Cake) $10.00
- Filled with custard and caramel, soaked in three different types of milk and covered in toasted meringue.
Bandido $18.00
- For children, we offer this mexican dish of a large tortilla, filled with chicken served with salad, fried and garlic mayo.
Parrillada $36.00
- Our signature dish. A wonderful platter of different meats barbecued the real Argentinian way, slow cooked in Manuka embers, Beef steak, Chicken thigh, Chorizo, Pork ribs, Lamb. Served with our chimichurri sauce, mesclun salad and Chilean bread. (approx 600 grams)
Peruvian Style Raw Fish $14.00
- Fresh fish marinated in lemon, ginger, garlic, red onion and coriander. Served with roasted kumara, deep fried spiced corn and Chilean bread.
Fries in a large bowl $5.00
- served with garlic aioli and tomato sauce

Big Brekkie $19.50
- Manuka smoked bacon, mushrooms, lamb-rosemary sausage, roast pumpkin, two eggs any style and toasted ciabatta
Linguini Pasta $10.00
- Tomatoes, capsicum, red onion, olives, basil pesto
Breads & Dips $14.00
- With balsamic olive oil
Seasonal Roast Vegetable Salad $16.00
- Red onion, courgette, golden kumara, potato, pumpkin, artichoke and olives with balsamic reduction
Vegetarian Linguini $18.50
- Of olives, tomato, artichoke hearts, capsicums, basil pesto, red onion and feta
Solace Shrimp & Prawn Cocktail $17.50
- Over shredded ice berg, classic Thousand Island dressing with tomato segments
Seared Scallops $17.50
- Served with a cucumber ribbon, rocket & mesclun salad
2 Eggs Any Style $5.50

Butter Naan - Plain flour bread stuffed with clarified butter $4.50
Cheese Naan - Stuffed with special cheddar cheese $4.50
Mix Pakora - Chopped vegetables mildly spiced, dipped in batter and deep fried $6.90
Lamb Nawabi - Lamb sauteed with onions, tomatoes, finished in a lightly spiced coconut sauce, garnished with cream and cashews $17.90
Salad $5.00
Chilli Chicken - Fried chicken dish with slices of onions, tomatoes, capsicum and fresh coriander, cooked and garnished with fresh spices $18.90
Butter Prawns - Peeled prawns cooked in mild creamy tomato flavoured sauce $22.90
Vegetable Samosas - Triangular pastry filled with potatoes and peas, subtly flavoured with spices $6.90