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

Mint Sauce $1.70
Seared Venison Steak $33.70
- Venison medallions served with summer greens, polenta chips, infused red cabbage & cranberry & port jus.
Mustard $1.70
Large $16.70
Crumbed Chicken Tenders $13.70
- With Pigtail fries OR Mash & seasonal vegetables. Accompanied with gravy.
Thai Prawn & Calamari Salad $21.70
- Lemon pepper seasoned squid rings & prawns served on Asian salad of carrots, mung beans, pea shoots & cucumber with a coriander, mint, hoi sin & sesame dressing. Topped with sweet chilli, aioli & fresh lemon.
Garlic Bread $5.70
- Four slices.
Fish & Chips
- Beer Battered or Pan-fried fish of the day. Served with Pigtail fries, tartare sauce & salad.

Plain basmati rice $2.50
Chicken biryani $13.00
- Rice cooked with chicken, herbs and spices
Vegetable jalfrezi(med or hot) $12.00
- Fresh seasonal vegetables cooked in aromatic indian spices
Cheese chilli (med or hot) $12.00
- Cubed cottage cheese dipped in gram flour battered and half fried then finished with fresh capsicum, onions and green chilli
Chicken tikka (4 pcs) $8.00
- Tender morsels of boneless chicken, marinated overnight in yoghurt and spices and roasted in the tandoori oven
Pan fried prawns (10 pcs) $10.00
- Peeled prawn cutlet fried with ginger, garlic, onions and capsicum, and finished with white wine
Zeera rice $4.00
- Basmati rice cooked with cumin seeds
Onion rings $4.50
- Onion rings, dipped in chickpea flour batter & deep fried

Chicken McNuggets® N/A
- Everything's better when it's bite-sized. Like our nuggets made with tender juicy chicken breast in a crisp tempura coating. Start the fun with our delicious dipping sauces, in BBQ, Sweet 'n Sour or Mustard.
Georgie Pie Bacon 'N' Egg N/A
- Meet the new Georgie Pie® Bacon 'N’ Egg. It’s the best of breakfast, baked fresh in a pie, and available all day.
The Clubhouse Chicken - Grilled N/A
- A tender, grilled chicken patty, crispy bacon, grilled onion, Swiss cheese, tomato, lettuce and Big Mac® sauce in a brioche style bun. Feast your eyes, and your mouth, on the Clubhouse Chicken – Grilled.
Big Mac® N/A
- Take two 100% beef patties sourced from farmers in regions such as the King Country and Canterbury. Add the delicious combination of crisp iceberg lettuce, melting cheese, onions, and tasty pickles, all framed between a toasted sesame seed bun. And for the grand finale a generous helping of our famous McDonald's special sauce!
Sweet 'n Sour Sauce N/A
- Enjoy the fruity taste, with a hint of spice and soy.
Ketchup Sauce N/A
- Get the classic American taste. Thick and rich, our ketchup mixes tomato with vinegar, spiced up with the flavours of celery, clove, onion and cayenne.
Medium Frozen Coke & Medium Fries Snack Deal N/A
- Get more bang for your buck with this fantastic snack bundle! Just $3 will get you a medium Frozen Coke and medium fries! Snack-time - sorted!
$40 Mega ShareBox® $40
- Included in the $40 Mega ShareBox: 2 x Big Mac®, 2 x McChicken®, 2 x Cheeseburger, 4 x Medium Fries, 4 x Medium Soft Drinks, 4 x Regular Sundaes

Grass fed eye fillet of beef, shitake puree, polenta broccoli, sesame soy $39.00
Thyme Roasted Gourmet Potatoes $7.00
Vietnamese rack of lamb, sweetbreads, ricotta croquettes, nicoise jus $37.00
Garlic bread, lemon, fresh herbs & roasted capsicum $9.00
Steamed Seasonal Vegetables (ask your server) $7.00
Creamy brie, smoked cheddar, double cream blue with crostini, fig and almond cake, water crackers and muscatel cluster $26.00
Chefs creation inspired by international and Pacific Rim flavours using sustainable produce (ask your server) (HC) POA
Trio of ice cream and fresh fruits $14.00

Porchetta –pork belly, porchetta style $33.50
- Roasted pork belly served with braised potatoes and topped with an agro dolce sauce (sweet and sour). A Tuscan delight, from Maremma Region, anciently renowned for the massive presence of wild pigs
Panna cotta $12.50
- Served with vanilla and raspberry compote
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”
Tagliolini all’ Amatriciana AKA Tagliolini alla Matriciana $23.00
- Fresh diced pancetta (tradition prefers Guanciale, cured cheek), tomato base, fresh chilli topped with pecorino cheese
Gamberoni Arrosto – Grilled prawns $24.50
- Marinated prawns in fresh herbs, chilli, olive oil and served with freshly baked focaccia
Minestrone Soup $11.00
- My minestrone soup is loaded with good for you veggies and beef stock
Risotto of the day – please see the specials for tonight n/a
Tiramisù $12.50
- Doesn’t get any more traditional than this

Gluten free bread/ Toast x 2 N/A
Middle Eastern Spring lamb platter $18.50
- Third Place CafeSpiced seared spring lamb strips accompanied with toasted pita bread, crispy falafels, hummus, mint yoghurt, shredded lettuce and kasundi.
Prawn Salad (GF) (DF) $17.50
- Third Place CafePan-fried Thai Chilli Prawn Salad with mesculin lettuce and vermicelli, topped with roasted peanuts and a coriander and lime dressing.
Kransky sausages and chips $7.50
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.
Third Place Steak Sandwich and Fries (DF) $19.50
- Third Place Cafe150gm prime sirloin beef steak cooked medium, inside grilled focaccia bread with lettuce, tomato, cucumber, caramelized onions and topped with a beetroot relish and aioli dressing.
Avocado quarter N/A
Ciabatta toast & spreads $7.50

The Grill and Pasta Kitchen
- Freshly cooked pasta (tortellino, ravioli or fettuccine), sauteed with pancetta and mushrooms, basil pesto and shaved parmesan, butter blanched seasonal market vegetables (Vegetarian dishes made fresh and specified to your dietary requirements. Please advise when you book)
Art of the Grill
- Aged beef rump steak with herb rub, New Zealand lamb chops
Tea and Coffee
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
Art of the Grill
- Beef sirloin steak, peppered or natural, Hungarian pork loin steak, pork fillet medallions, tender venison steak, marinated chicken fillet. German bratwurst, boerewurst and smoked kransky. Fresh fish fillets (subject to catch)
New Zealand Cheese
- With crackers, candied ginger, nuts and pumpkin seeds
Creperie
- Thin crepes with sweet toppings, preserves and syrups, and assorted New Zealand ice cream
- 1/2 grilled New Zealand crayfish $15.00

Green Curry Tofu (Main Course) $14.50
- Green curry paste cooked in coconut cream with tofu and vegetables.
Tom Yum Gai $9.50
- Traditional hot and sour Chicken soup with mushrooms and lemon grass.
Thai Fish Cakes $8.50
- Marinated fish with Thai curry paste. Served with cucumber and peanut sauce.
Tofu Satay (Entree) $8.50
- Deep fried tofu with peanut sauce.
Keang Dang Ped $25.50
- Red curry duck cooked in coconut cream with pineapple, basil and vegetables.
Gai Pad Kra Praow $14.50
- Stir fried chicken with fresh chilli garlic, basil and vegetables.
Thod Mun Khow Port $8.50
- Marinated sweet corn cake with curry paste and Thai herbs served with sweet chilli sauce.
Tod Mun Khow Port (Entree) $8.50
- Marinated sweet corn cake with curry paste and Thai herbs served with sweet chilli sauce.

Lasagna al forno $18.50
- Layers of fresh pasta with rich Napolitano and beef sauce highly recommended!
Fried Rice $18.50
- Choice of Beef, chicken, vegetables or Seafood or combination
Chicken and mango curry $23.50
Carbonara $16.50
- Spaghetti cooked in a rich creamy Mushroom sauce with fresh ham and parmesan cheese
Asian Style Spring Rolls $14.50
- Handmade beef and vegetables spring rolls served with sweet chilli sauce and Indonesian soy sauce (vegetarian option available)
Noodles and Meatballs $10.50
Ham & Cheese Pizza $12.50
Wedges with sour cream and bacon $14.50

Kuru kofte $14.90
- shucco's special meat balls topped with potatoes and sam's chunky tomato sauce and served with turkish balgur pilaf
Extra falafel $2.20
Espresso & turkish coffee n/a
Scotch fillet (bonfile) $20.90
- grilled premium scotch fillet, marinated with sam's traditional turkish recipe and topped with sam's famous chunky tomato sauce
Ayran (yoghurt drink) n/a
Cakes n/a
Lamb shankc (incik) $19.90
- slow roasted tender shanks, served with potatoes and topped with a traditional turkish seasonal vegetablee sauce
Kebab burger $7.90
- chicken, lamb or falafel

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
Chocolate Prune Cake $13.00
- lightly spiced chocolate prune cake served with brandied prunes, caramel and vanilla ice cream
Warm Cauliflower Cheese Salad $18.00
- roast cauliflower and peas with marscapone, blue vein cream topped with seeds and grilled haloumi
Pesto Ciabatta Bread $12.00
- warm ciabatta bread topped with basil pesto and tomato pesto
Garlic Ciabatta Bread $6.00
Morrocan Spiced Lamb Rump $30.00
- served with braised cannellini beans and baked polenta
Steak Frites $32.00
- grilled sirloin steak with herb butter, grilled mushroom, rocket parmesan salad and shoestring fries

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)
South Indian Style Pumkin and Lentil Curry
- served with basmati rice and naan bread (V) (H)
Please help yourself from a selection of Cereals, Juices, Fresh selection of fruits, breads, bakery items and cheese.
Vanilla Crome Brulee $13.00
- served with fresh strawberries (GF) (V)
Cheesy Garlic Bread $8.50
- toasted ciabatta generously spread with herb and garlic butter and parmesan cheese, served with tomato salsa (N) (V)
The "Duke's" Salad $15.50
- slow roasted fennel, honey Carrots, rosemary pumpkin, tomatoes, boiled free range egg with citrus dressing (GF) (H) (V)
Soup Du Jour $11.00
- served with a warm crusty dinner roll and unsalted butter (N)
Toasted Focaccia Sandwich $14.50
- filled with smoked chicken, brie and cranberry relish, served with a garden salad garnish

Pizza Sub with Cheese N/A
Chipotle N/A
Hot Chilli N/A
Wheat N/A
Subway Seafood Sensation N/A
Tomato N/A
Chicken Teriyaki N/A
Italian Herbs & Cheese N/A

Kumara Chips $ 12.00
- Served with sour cream
Toasted Sandwich $ 9.00
- All wilh Cheese. Choice of 2 ﬁllings Tomato, Bacon
Wedges $ 10.00
- Served with Sour Cream
Fried Platter $ 20.00
- Chicken nuggets, Fish Bites, Samosa, Spring Rolls Tartare & Sweet Thai Chilli Sauce
Seafood Chowder $ 12.00
- Mixture of seafood in a rich white sauce served with toasted focaccia bread
Mussels $ 12.00
- Mussels steamed in a garlic and white wine sauce
Add for mushrooms $ 2.00
Fish & Chips $ 20.00
- Pan fried or Beer battered fish served with salad or fries

Kids Options $3.00
- Cocoa pops or toast (2 slices) with (Jam, Peanut Butter or Marmite)
Toasted Muesli $9.00
- with Greek-style yoghurt, milk and seasonal fruits.
Beef Nacho & Sour Cream $9 For 1 / $12 For 2
Toasted 'Sammies' or Panini 'Sammie' $7 / Panini $8
- Choose 3 fillings: Ham, onion, mushrooms, tomato, cheese, egg, pinappple
Baraco Breakfast $16.00
- Your style of free range eggs with bacon, hash brown, roasted tomato, kransky sausages on ciabatta. (Add mushroom $2.00)
Fries $4.50 Sm / $5.50 Lge
- With tomato sauce / aioli
Sour Dough Angus $13.00
- Angus beef patty, with melted cheese, tomato, mesclun and beetroot or pineapple, served with fries (add ham / bacon $2.00)
Chicken Nuggets and Chips $6.00