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

Cucumber Yoghurt $2.00
Sliced Avocado $4.50
Watties $2.00
Garlic Aioli $2.00
Sautéed Baby Spinach $4.50
Kiwi Style Bacon & Eggs $14.50
- Two free range eggs any style, Bees Knees streaky bacon with toasted ciabatta & homemade tomato jam.
Chermoula Calamari Salad $21.00
- Moroccan spiced calamari strips, spicy prawns, Bees Knees streaky bacon served on a fresh garden salad tossed with homemade vinaigrette. Served with toasted pita & chermoula dressing.
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.

Banana Fritters $7,90
- shredded coconut / coconut ice cream / butterscotch sauce / whipped cream
Lemon Meringue Cheesecake $16,50
- lemongrass-pistachio dust / basil syrup / whipped cream
Beef Nachos $12,50
- chilli jam / melted cheese / sour cream
Eggs Benedict $19.50
- bacon - smoked salmon - portobello mushrooms
Steak Fries $6,50
- aioli / tomato sauce
French Toast $17.50
- chunky toast / banana / bacon / blueberries / maple syrup
Bacon and Eggs $14.50
- bacon / free range eggs any style / chunky toast
Pasta Add $4.90
- dukkah crusted free range chicken tenderloins

Balsamic Dressing N/A
- Splash your salad with our delicious combo of Balsamic and white wine vinegar. Love that Mediterranean flavour.
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.
3pk Chicken McNuggets® & Small Fries Snack Deal N/A
- Get more bang for your buck with this awesome snack bundle! Just $3 will get you 3 chicken McNugets, dipping sauce and small fries! Snack-time - sorted!
Wake up with a Chicken McMuffin® N/A
- Take one delicious chicken patty made with NZ chicken breast sourced from Ingham®, in a seasoned tempura coating, then sandwich it with creamy mayo and cheese inside a warm, toasted English muffin.
Massive McMuffin® Hunger Buster N/A
- For a day full of massive missions, there’s no better start than a Massive McMuffin, a Bacon & Egg McMuffin®, a hash brown and a small hot chocolate.
Chicken McWrap® Caesar - Crispy N/A
- Introducing the new delicious Chicken Caesar McWrap®, with crispy 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.
Apple Pie N/A
- Crisp pastry, lovingly filled with crisp Granny Smith apples picked in New Zealand orchards and served piping hot.
Whipped Butter N/A
- Our fluffy butter, in creamy, whipped peaks. It's like walking on air.

Hashbrowns $4.0
Ceasar salad $22.0
- with chicken or prawns
Ceasar salad $18.5
- an old favourite, with baby cos, bacon, parmesan cheese, croutons and anchovies
Summer Salad $19.5
- pepper coated Squid on an asian style salad with a lime dressing
Fries with aioli $6.5
Steak sandwich $19.5
- on foccacia bread, served with Portobello mushrooms, bacon, salad, chuncky fries and salsa
Mushrooms $4.0
“Picnic” breakfast $19.5
- bacon, eggs, hash browns, kransky, Portobello mushroom, toast and tomato

Shiek $18.00
- Spinach, Tuna, chilli pickle, cream cheese, topped with sweet chilli.
Sultan $18.00
- Onions, mushrooms, cream cheese, apricots, chicken, topped with sweet chilli.
Berber $16.00
- Your choice of lamb, chicken, or falafel cooked with spinach, mushrooms and onions in a tomato creamy sauce flavoured with a delicious blend of Berber spices served on rice, accompanied by a fresh side salad.
Falafel $ 9.00
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.
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.
Lamb $ 9.50

Sticky Braised Beef . Kumara Coconut Puree . Pickled Pineapple Salad $27
Steamed Broccoli . Lemon Basil Butter $7
Roasted Cauli . Lentils . Dates . Green Olives . Tahini Lemon Dressing . Dukkah $16
Edamame Beans . Szechuan Salt $6
Roasted Portobello Mushroom . Hummus . Rocket . Olive, Sundried Tomato Salsa . Feta $16.5
Smoked Salmon . Potato, Egg Salad . Horseradish Creme . Red Slaw $19
Steak . Bacon . Tomato Relish . Rocket . Caramelised Onion . Aioli $16.5
Fries . Aioli $7

Chicken, Cheese, Avocado $15.00
Crispy Hash Brown $2.80
Avocado $3.20
Grilled Haloumi Salad $17.50
- Mixed lettuce, peas, mint, red onion, croutons, lemon & pesto yoghurt dressing. Low Gluten option available.
Kapiti Blue Cheese $3.90
Breakfast Brioche Burger $15.50
- With a poached cage-free egg, grilled tomato
Ham, Cheese, Pineapple $14.50
Chicken & Bacon Club Sandwich $19.00
- Signature club sandwich with grilled chicken breast, bacon, cage-free egg, cos lettuce, tomato, mayonnaise, smokey BBQ sauce

Murphy’s Chicken $19.90
- Freshly baked pita bread with hummus topped with salad greens, grilled chicken breast & Hennessy’s own Mediterranean salsa.
Ice-cream Sundae $8.90
- Vanilla bean Ice-cream with your choice of chocolate, strawberry or caramel topping. Served with whipped cream.
Mushrooms or Avocado or Mushroom Gravy $4.50
Soup of the Day $14.90
- Homemade with fresh NZ Produce. Served with toasted bread. Ask our bar staff for today’s flavour.
Granny Malone’s Bread & butter Pudding $9.90
- Traditional Bread & Butter pudding layered with sultanas & Blueberries. Topped with whipped cream.
Beef Nachos (Large) $18.90
- Toasted corn chips with mild Spicy Beef & Bean mix, melted cheese & sour cream.
Loaded Wedges (Large) $18.90
- Seasoned wedges with crispy smoked bacon, melted cheese & sour cream.
Shrimp Salad $20.90
- Shrimps & fresh garden salad with thousand island dressing.

COFFEE -Real bean Espresso $3.50/cup
-Med Kiwi $9.00
-Med Kiwi $16.00
(2 Drumsticks + 2Golden potatoes + 1 Can of Coke) $7.00
Roll $6.50
ROAST CHICKEN
PORK
-Whole $19.00

Not Even Ow Burger (Vegan) $14.95
- Combo with Chips & Drink
Tumeke Burger (Hamburger) $14.95
- Combo with Chips & Drink
Mean Maori Mean Burger (Mussel) $10.95
- Double mussel fritters, tomato, mesculin, red onion, tomato relish on a rewena porotaka bun
Hei Bro Burger (Chicken) $10.95
- free range chicken, streaky bacon, avocado, tomato, mesculin, red onion, aioli, tomato relish on a rewena porotaka bun
Drinks $3.50
Kumara Chips $4.50
Chips $3.50
The Big Cuzzie Burger (Beef / Bacon) $10.95
- Gourmet Beef Pattie, Streaky Bacon, Mesculin, Tomato, Beetroot, Pickle, Red Onion, Mustard, Cuzzies spicy BBQ sauce, aioli on a rewana porotaka bun

Warm Cauliflower Cheese Salad $18.00
- roast cauliflower and peas with marscapone, blue vein cream topped with seeds and grilled haloumi
Blackened Salmon $30.00
- cajun spice coated salmon with citrus lane, mash and salad
Affogato $13.00
- a scoop of affogato ice cream with an amaretto shot, espresso coffee and amaretti biscuits
Steak Frites $32.00
- grilled sirloin steak with herb butter, grilled mushroom, rocket parmesan salad and shoestring fries
Asian Pork Belly $30.00
- pork belly cooked in Chinese master stock served with kumara potato puree and red cabbage kimchi
Apple Streusel Cake $13.00
- sour cream apple cake topped with almond streusel served with apple syrup and whipped cream
Mushroom Lasagne $25.00
- fresh lasagne sheets layered with porcini and field mushroom, mushroom veloute and cheese
Pesto Ciabatta Bread $12.00
- warm ciabatta bread topped with basil pesto and tomato pesto

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
Soft Serve Cone with Cadbury Flake n/a
- Get your hands on our famous soft serve topped with a mouth-watering chocolate Cadbury Flake
Whipped Butter n/a
- Our fluffy butter, in creamy, whipped peaks. It's like walking on air
Chick'n McCheese n/a
- A delicious combination of crispy coated chicken, lettuce, cheese, ketchup and mayonnaise
Chicken Bacon Deluxe n/a
- It’s deluxe, and it’s back. Crispy coated chicken dressed with rasher bacon, fresh tomato, cheese with a Swiss accent and topped off with creamy mayo
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
Strawberry Sundae n/a
- Be sweet. Delicious, fluffy soft-serve made with fresh milk, topped with a yummy strawberry sauce
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

Hamburger $4.50
Fish $3.00
2 Fish & chips $5.00
Nuggets $0.80
Fish Burger $6.00
Scallops $2.00
Pineapple Fritter $1.00
3 Fish, 2 hot dogs, 3 pot fritters & Chips $15.00

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.
Bandido $18.00
- For children, we offer this mexican dish of a large tortilla, filled with chicken served with salad, fried and garlic mayo.
Camarones al Pil Pil $14.00
- Sizzling prawns cooked in garlic served in hot oil with bread and Che's special sauce.
Salad $5.00
- tomato, lettuce, olives, cucumber, dressing
Vegetariano $25.00
- For our vegetarian friends, we have three pieces croquets made with chickpeas, Peruvian super grain quinoa, black beans, lentils, garlic, onions and herbs. Served with Pebre sauce and Chilean bread.
Squid $13.00
- Baby squid tubed filled with chicken, topped with mango sauce and chilli flakes. Served on the side with Chilean bread and Che's special spicy sauce.
Molleja $27.00
- Lamb sweetbread barbecued in our own home built grill. Spiced with merken and lemon juice. Served on a bed of pickled vegetables with chimichurri sauce, mesclun salad and Chilean bread.
Flan de Leche (Creme Caramel) $10.00
- Traditional Spanish and South American dessert, Decorated with fresh cream and caramelized sugar.

Contadina $22.00
- mozzarella - spinach - pork sausage- spinach- chilly- oregano
Calzone Imperfetto $23.50
- Mozzarella- ham- tomato sauce- mushrooms - olives - onions - capsicum - rocket
Quattro Stagioni $22.00
- Tomato sauce - mozzarella - ham - mushrooms - artichokes
Bismark $23.00
- Tomato sauce - mozzarella- egg- ham- blue cheese
Siciliana $19.00
- Tomato sauce - mozzarella - tuna - onions
Marinara $12.00
- Tomato sauce - garlic - olive oil - salt and pepper
Burrata Platter $23.00
- dreamy fresh cheese that consist of a mozzarella pouch, rather than a ball, filled with a delicate milky mousseserved with focaccia, oven roasted vegetables and cured meat
Calabrese $22.50
- Tomato sauce - mozzarella - spicy salami calabrese