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

Onion rings $4.50
- Onion rings, dipped in chickpea flour batter & deep fried
Karahi chicken (boneless or with bones, med or hot) $14.00
- Chicken pieces cooked in ginger, garlic and spices
Lamb nawabi (mild or med or hot) $14.00
- Lamb sauteed with onions & tomatoes, cooked in cream & garnished with coconut
Chicken pakora $10.00
- Boneless chicken pieces dipped in sliced chickpea flour and deep fried
Vindaloo (chicken/lamb/beef) (hot) $13.5/$14/$13
- Spicy curry ------ of goa (most be served spicy hot)
Peshwari naan $4.00
- Special naan from peshwari, plain flour bread with sultana, coconut and cottage cheese
Korma (chicken/lamb/beef)(mild) $13.5/$14/$13
- indian style curry garnished with almonds and cashew nuts
Chicken tikka (4 pcs) $8.00
- Tender morsels of boneless chicken, marinated overnight in yoghurt and spices and roasted in the tandoori oven

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.
Frozen Coke® N/A
- Break the heat. Thirst-quenching Coke® made extra cold and extra refreshing.
Salted Caramel Frappé N/A
- A decadent, freshly blended salted caramel explosion topped with irresistible whipped cream and indulgent caramel drizzle.
10pk Chicken McBites & Small Fries Snack Deal N/A
- Get more bang for your buck with this amazing snack bundle! 10 chicken McBites and small fries for just $4! Snack-time - sorted!
Balsamic Dressing N/A
- Splash your salad with our delicious combo of Balsamic and white wine vinegar. Love that Mediterranean flavour.
Fries N/A
- Get them while they're hot. Our legendary super-tasty French fries are the perfect side to any meal. We only use the highest quality potatoes to create those delicious strands of crispy fluffy fries you love.
The Serious Angus® N/A
- It’s time to get serious. With our new chilli chive bun, juicy 100% NZ Angus beef, crispy bacon, red onion, fresh tomato, lettuce and cheese, not much will be able to distract you from The Serious Angus.
Grilled Chicken & Aioli McWrap® N/A
- The new delicious Chicken & Aioli McWrap®, with ingredients like 100% NZ grilled chicken, juicy tomatoes, all wrapped up in a warmed tortilla.

Panna cotta $12.50
- Served with vanilla and raspberry compote
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
Antipasto Toscano – Tuscany Appetizer $25.00
- A classic from Italy, Leonardo’s pick of Bruschetta, cured meats and Olives
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
Gamberoni Arrosto – Grilled prawns $24.50
- Marinated prawns in fresh herbs, chilli, olive oil and served with freshly baked focaccia
Filetto di manzo – Eye Fillet Steak $17.50/100g
- The classic “Florence’s” steak, cooked as you like and served with roasted potato, mixed roasted vegetables and your choice of Creamy Mushroom Sauce or pepper Sauce
Insalata Italiana – Italian Salad $18.00
- Lettuce, fresh tomato, mozzarella, olives, capers, olive oil, a drizzle of balsamic and lots of love
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

CHUR BURGER
- Homemade NZ beef seasoned patty drizzled with grilled cheese, bacon, beer battered onion rings, caramelized onion, tomato, lettuce, gherkins & mustard mayo in a brioche bun.
Popcorn shrimp, lemon & pepper served with sweet chilli sauce $6.00
Salt & pepper squid, lemon & pepper served with sweet aioli $8.00
Burger & Chips $13.00
Cajun Chicken Wing Dings served with peri peri hot sauce $6.00
MINT AS BURGER
- Slow cooked hand pulled NZ Lamb, caramelized onion, lettuce, tomato, red onion, feta, drizzled in mint as sauce & aioli in a brioche bun.
VEGETARIAN $13.00
- Char grilled capsicum, olives, onion, hummus, feta, baby spinach
THE LOCO KIWI
- Tequila marinated NZ Chicken, Tenderloins char grilled, onion relish, lettuce, tomato, red onion, jalapeno sauce topped with homemade sweet mayo in a brioche bun.

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.
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
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.
SAUSAGE & EGG MUFFIN
- Our Sausage, Egg & Cheese Muffin is a combination of a sizzling sausage patty, freshly cooked egg and melted cheese nestled inside a warm English muffin. Add a regular hash bytes and large hot drink to make it a regular 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.
CHICKEN BACON MEATY
- The Chicken Bacon Meaty Burger: 2 crispy chicken patties, 6 rashers of bacon, 2 slices of cheese, and BBQ sauce. Oh, and we added some onion too. It’s part of the Meatatarian Range, available for a limited time.
NUGGET BURGER
- A new addition to the chicken family; delicious crispy tempura 100% chicken breast BK Nuggets, with crunchy lettuce and mayo in a sesame seed bun. That's #nuggetlove for you!
CHEESY SIX PACK $19.95
- Give your hunger a work out with six of our signature flame-grilled cheeseburgers and two large and hot fries for just $19.95

Eggs Benedict $18.5
- with our handcrafted hollandaise sauce and the choice of bacon, salmon or spinach
Steak sandwich $19.5
- on foccacia bread, served with Portobello mushrooms, bacon, salad, chuncky fries and salsa
Croque Monsieur $14.5
- warm toast with ham off the bone and melted cheese, served with fries and aioli
The Parisian breakfast $12.5
- croissant with butter and jam or yoghurt with homemade muesli, served with orange juice
Bacon $4.0
Pappardella ( home made pasta) $18.5
- with chicken, roast veggies, parmesan cheese and pesto
Soup of the day $10.5
- (see board)
kransky sausages $4.0

Moo Pad Kra Praow $14.50
- Stir fried sliced pork fillets with fresh chilli, garlic, basil and vegetables.
Stir Fried Mixed Vegetables $14.50
- Stir fried mixed vegetables in Soya Sauce
Thod Mun Khow Port $8.50
- Marinated sweet corn cake with curry paste and Thai herbs served with sweet chilli sauce.
Scallop Pad Prik $21.50
- Sauteed scallops cooked with garlic and chilli with vegetables.
Kae Sam Rod $29.50
- Marinated char grilled lamb rack with garlic, chilli lemon grass and Basil served on a sizzling hot plate with vegetables and three flavoured sauce.
Thai Spring Rolls $8.50
- Minced pork, vegetables and vermicelli, wrapped in spring roll pastry.
Gai Ped Med Mamuang $15.50
- Stir fried chicken, vegetables and cashew nuts.
Volcano Chicken $27.50
- Marinated roasted chicken with tamarind sauce and steamed vegetables, served on a sizzling hot plate flamed with brandy.

Soup of the Day $14.90
- Homemade with fresh NZ Produce. Served with toasted bread. Ask our bar staff for today’s flavour.
Seafood Chowder $17.90
- Hennessy’s homemade Chowder with NZ’s freshest seafood & vegetables. Served with toasted bread.
Breads & Spreads $13.90
- A mixture of freshly baked breads lightly toasted. Served with Dips of the Day. Serves 2 people.
Bacon & Cheesy Toasted Soldiers $9.90
- With tomato sauce
Fries (Large) $8.90
- Golden Fries served with smokey BBQ sauce & Tomato sauce
Murphy’s Chicken $19.90
- Freshly baked pita bread with hummus topped with salad greens, grilled chicken breast & Hennessy’s own Mediterranean salsa.
Chicken Nuggets $9.90
- With golden fries & sauce.
Ice-cream Sundae $8.90
- Vanilla bean Ice-cream with your choice of chocolate, strawberry or caramel topping. Served with whipped cream.

Chicken Tikka Masala $13.50
- Cooked with onion, tomato, ginger, garlic, cream and spices
Vege Samosa (2pcs) $4.00
- Triangular pastry filled with mixture of diced potatoes, green peas, Cumin seed and coriander seed then deep fried
Lamb Tikka Masala $14.50
- Cooked with onion, tomato, ginger, garlic, cream and spices
Tandoori Chicken (Full) $16.99
- Whole chicken marinated in yoghurt, spices, ginger garlic paste, cooked in tandoor
Beef Korma $13.99
- Cooked with cashew paste, creamy sauce and spices
SET MEAL FOR FOUR $54.99
- 4 Curries(Chicken,Lamb,Beef,Prawn) + 4 Plain Naans, Rice, Drinks.
Shahi Paneer $12.50
- Cubes of cottage cheese cooked in tomato, cashew paste, cream and spices
Prawn Biryani $15.99
- Cooked with rice, tomato, onion, ginger, garlic, aromatic spices and finish fresh green coriander

GF BEEF LASAGNE $12.50
MINI QUICHE $3.50
STEAK PIE $4.50
SHIES & SQUARES $4.90
BISCUIT/COOKIES TARTS $6.00
BACON SPINACH & FETA QUICHE $12.50
WRAPS $7.50
MINCE & CHEESE PIE $4.50

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)
Fish of the Day $32.00
- inquire for the chef's daily selection (GF) (N) (H)
Soup Du Jour
- served with a warm crusty dinner roll and unsalted butter (N)
Quinoa, Brown and Wild Rice $15.00
- served with feta, watermelon, vine ripened tomatoes, cucumber, radish, pumpkin, Carrots and a spring onion vinaigrette (GF) (H)
Soup Du Jour $11.00
- served with a warm crusty dinner roll and unsalted butter (N)
Hot Smoked Salmon and Egg Wrap $17.00
- Lebanese wrap filled with hot smoked salmon layered with egg, rocket, baby spinach, sliced red onions and mustard mayo (GF) (H)
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)
- Sausages

Omelette $16
- Your choice bacon, ham or smoked salmon, plus teo more filings - Cheese, tomato, onion, spinach,and mushroom,served with tomato salsa.Extra filings $2
Granola Crunch $12.5
- Home made granola served with seasonal fruit berry compote and natural yoghurt
Long Mile Beef Burger $25
- Sequioa's ground beef patty , letuce, tomato, beer battered onion rings, aged cheddar, sunny side upmegg, and ourtangy bbq sauce all served in a malted burger bun. Served with chunky fries and our house aioli.
Bagel $8
- Cream cheese and Jam
Hawaiian pizza with tomato and cucumber salad $9
Pancakes $19
- With streaky bacon , grilled banana and maple syrup or fresh banana , berry compote and natural yoghurt.Gluten free option available
Eggs On Toast $12
- Eggs of ur choice on toasted multigrain or ciabatta bread
Ultra Recovery $24
- Grilled french toast stackestreaky bacon, pd with our pulled pork and golden hash browns , topped with streaky bacon,poached eggs and hollandise sauce.

Teas (A pot for one) $4.0
- A selection of specialist Herbal teas available, please ask your waitstaff.
Mocha, latte, chai latte $4.5
The Coach Burger $20.9
- A big hearty Beef Burger with bacon, crispy onion rings, grilled cheese, fresh tomato and lettuce. Finished with aioli and relish, served with fries. Double up the beef & bacon for an extra $8.0
Flat white, cappuccino, short/long black $4.0
With our Beef & Bean Mix $18.9
Chicken Fettuccine $25.5
- Grilled chicken breast, sliced then tossed with crispy bacon and fresh herbs in a creamy tomato, garlic and parmesan sauce.
Cobb Schnitzel $25.9
- Cobb's original crumbed and golden fried beef schnitzel filled with ham and mozzarella cheese, served with a tossed garden salad and fries.
Apple Crumble Pie $11.5
- Warm spiced apple pie with a crumble topping. Served with rhubarb and strawberry compote, ice cream and cream.

Any curry (except seafood), rice, paratha bread & mango lassi (half serve) $10.00
Plain rice $2.00
Jeera rice/ tomato / pulav / lemon $5.50
Ice cream - vanilla / strawberry / chocolate $4.50
Fish and chips $8.00
Chicken madras $15.50
- a spicy curry dish, meat cooked with aromatic spices and coconut
Chilli chicken $15.50
- grilled marinated boneless chicken/beef cooked with capsicum, onion an chinese sauce
Egg curry $13.50
- boiled egg cooked with chef special masala gravy and coconut milk

Dark & white chocolate marquise, raspberry sorbet, praline, berry compote (GF) $16
Proscuitto wrapped chicken breast, goats cheese farce, cauliflower & vanilla puree, seasonal vegetables, pommes william $37
Chicken liver pate, rhubarb relish, toasted baguette $16.5
Spiced squid, peanut slaw, rouille sauce, lemon $17
Olives w lemon & thyme (GF, V) $7
Market fish, scallop, green beans, sauce vierge, lemon butter (GF) $37
Spiced apple crumble, vanilla ice cream, star anise anglaise $16
House baked Ciabatta w olive oil, butter (V) $7.5