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

Chicken Tenders (for 3) $7.00
- southern fried buttermilk chicken tenders with factory dipping sauce
Chicken Burger
Maple Bourbon Bbq Glaze
50/50 Cheeseburger $12.00
- ground bacon & beef Pattie, cheddar cheese, bread & butter pickles garlic mayo served with Kansas & Carolina bbq sauce
Avocado & Cilantro Guacamole $2.00
Kansas City Bbq
- tomato base with a hint of citrus
Homemade Potato Salad $4.00
Steak & Smoked Mushroom Burger $15.00
- seared rump with smoked mushroom cheese, melt, slaw & Carolina mustard sauce

Antipasto Toscano – Tuscany Appetizer $25.00
- A classic from Italy, Leonardo’s pick of Bruschetta, cured meats and Olives
Selezione di Pane – Bread Selection $15.50
- Today’s selection of freshly made breads and dips
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
Limoncello tart $17.50
- Nonna’s traditional recipe, served with limoncello shot
Add prosciutto $4.00
Insalata Italiana – Italian Salad $18.00
- Lettuce, fresh tomato, mozzarella, olives, capers, olive oil, a drizzle of balsamic and lots of love
Tiramisù $12.50
- Doesn’t get any more traditional than this
Filled pasta of the day – please see the specials for tonight n/a

Sweet Crêpes - La Grand Marnier (Grand Marnier, lemon & sugar) $10.90
Macchiato $3.70 for Short, $4.20 for Long
Ceasar Salad (croutons, bacon, hash brown, tomato, poached egg, anchovies, toast, lettuce) $18.00
Single Filling $4.00
Sweet Crêpes - La Nutella $10.90
Tea or Filter Coffee $3.50
Ham & Asparagus Quiche $9.90
Herbal Tea $3.50

French toast $17.5
- served with fruit compote and roasted almonds
Mushrooms $4.0
Chicken, blue vein and pear ragout $17.5
- filled crepes served with salad
Soup of the day $10.5
- (see board)
Fries with aioli $6.5
Pappardella ( home made pasta) $18.5
- with chicken, roast veggies, parmesan cheese and pesto
Vegetarian lentil croquettes $18.5
- served with focaccia bread and green salad
Steak sandwich $19.5
- on foccacia bread, served with Portobello mushrooms, bacon, salad, chuncky fries and salsa

Lambs Fry $19.90
- Sauteed lambs liver with bacon, onions, garlic & mushrooms in a red wine gravy served with creamy mash, fried tomato & toasted white bread.
Bacon & Cheesy Toasted Soldiers $9.90
- With tomato sauce
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.
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.
Fettuccine $21.90
- Sauteed seasonal vegetables in a garlic basil pesto wine sauce.
Loaded Wedges (Large) $18.90
- Seasoned wedges with crispy smoked bacon, melted cheese & sour cream.

Mango Chicken $12
- An exotic curry with tender chicken in mild mango flavor sauce
Plain rice $3
Mattar Paneer $11.50
- Mattar with onion, cashew & tomato gravy
Garlic Naan $2.50
- Plain Flour bread garlic baked in tandoori oven
Goan Fish Curry $15.50
- Fish cooked in coconut cream and goan herbs with hint of curry leaves
Chili Paneer $12.50
- Half fried cubed cottage cheese dipped in flavored batter, then finished with fresh onion, capsicum and green chili, finished with coriander sprinkles
Prawn Masala $15.50
- Succulent prawn cooked in spicy gravy with green peppers
Chicken Tikka (4 pc) $8
- Tender boneless pieces of chicken, marinated overnight in yoghurt and spices roasted in the tandoori oven, served with mint chutney

Chipotle N/A
Flatbread N/A
BBQ N/A
Apple Slices N/A
Honey Mustard N/A
Veggie Patty N/A
Avocado Toasties N/A
Meatball N/A

Sausages & Eggs $13.50
Cheesy Wedges $9.50
BBQ Beef Bacon Burger with Chips $15.50
Bacon & Eggs $14.00
Full Breakfast $15.00
Eggs Bene $15.00
- w Ham or Bacon or Salmon
Corn, Coriander & Feta fritters $14.50
Vega Breakfast $14.50

Potato rosti with salmon $15.9
- w/ creme fraiche & dill
Caramelized scallops $16.9
- w/ mint & ginger salsa
Rincon - pear and gorgonzola $21.9
- pear, sweet caramelized onions and hazelnuts, field greens, finished with our gorgonzola ranch
Add: Jalapeno & semi dried tomato $2.9
Fettuccine farina $21.9
- tomatoes, eggplant, anchovies, capers, olives and chilli
Zuppa di pesce “seafood broth” $16.9
- fish, prawns, calamari, scallops, mussels, octopus, tomato, vegetables and saffron served with crispy bread
Add $4.5
- pan seared prawns
Steamed mussels $16.9
- served in the shell, chopped italiano sausage and pernod sauce to add flavour

Tiramisu $12.80
- Our famous rich coffee and brandy flavoured Mascarpone Crème, layered with delicate Savoir fingers. (When available, alcohol content)
Bovine filetto con Prosciutto e Masala $33.80
- Tender Veal Fillet/ Rosemary Potatoes/ Prosciutto & Masala Cream Sauce
Rissotto $25.50
- White Wine Risotto/ Mushroom/ Chorizo Sausage
Fettuccine alla Gorgonzola e Capperi ante $24.50
- Egg Fettuccine/ diced Scallops/ Sundried Tomatoes/ Broccoli florets/ Capers/ Creamy Blue cheese sauce
Chili and Tomato with Garlic $6.10
Carpaccio $17.30
- Thinly sliced Eye Fillet/ Capers/ Parmesan Shavings/ lemon juice and Olive Oil dressing
Basil Pesto (Multiple selection available) $6.10
Brushetta gamberoni con salsa di pomodoro $19.40
- Prawns/Grilled Ciabatta/ Wilted Spinach/ Basil Aioli.

Chicken Carbonara $14.00
- Fettuccine in a cremay white sauce with bacon / mushroom, parmesan and fresh herbs.
Cream cheese and jam $8.00
Creamy Bacon and Mushroom $10.00
- Streaky bacon in a rich creamy mushroom sauce served on toasted ciabatta
Kids Options $3.00
- Cocoa pops or toast (2 slices) with (Jam, Peanut Butter or Marmite)
Beef Nacho & Sour Cream $9 For 1 / $12 For 2
Potato & Salmon Stack $13.00
- Two hash browns, salmon, cream cheese, baby rocket leaves and fresh herbs. (Add egg $2.00)
Persian Kebab $10 Single / $12 Add Falafel
- Lamb, Chicken or Falafel wrapped in flat bread with salad, Greek yoghurt aioli or mayo
Beef or Chicken Salad Beef $15 / Chicken $13
- Grilled chicken served on mesclun, olive oil, tomato, red onion, olives and feta cheese and special dressing.

Bacon Benedict $13.50
- French toast, bacon, egg & maple syrup
Caramelised Banana Pancake $13.50
- Pancake with bacon & caramelised banana
Big Breakfast $11.50
- Bacon, egg, sausage, hashbrown, tomato & toast
Basic Breakfast $9.50
- your choice of bacon or sausage, egg, tomato & toast
Salmon Benedict $13.80
- French toast, salmon, egg & maple syrup

Kerala chicken curry (on the bone) $15.50
- fresh chicken on the bone and cooked in chef special gravy and aromatic spices
Egg roti $4.50
Palak paneer $14.50
- fresh spinach cooked with cottage cheese in special gravy finished with cream
South indian combo $12.00
- a mini masala dosa, 2pcs idly, 1 vada, sambar & chutney
Indian thali meal - veg $10.00
- rice, two veg curries, 1 roti, pappadum and pickle
Jeera rice/ tomato / pulav / lemon $5.50
Chicken dosa $13.00
- stuffed dosa with chicken and potato masala
Chicken nuggets & chips $7.00

Rava masala dosa $11.99
Veg seekh kebab $7.50
Jalebi plate $3.00
- 6 pcs
Tandoori roti $2.00
Malpura with rabri $3.00
- 1 pcs
Onion masala dosa $11.99
Butter plain dosa $10.50
Paper plain dosa $12.50

-With Salmon $17.50
Fruit Pancake Stack $15.00
- Pancakes served with seasonal fresh fruit, yoghurt and wild berry coulis
Robert Harris Big Breakfast $18.50
- Free range eggs any style served with bacon, breakfast sausages, hash browns, tomatoes, mushrooms and toast
French Toast $15.50
- Sourdough bread served with bacon, grilled banana and maple syrup
Eggs Benedict
- Free range eggs, poached on toasted focaccia bread, served with hollandaise sauce
Omelette $15.50
- Free range eggs, with you choice of three fillings: bacon, ham, cheese, tomato, mushroom, onion, pineapple, served with toast
Pancakes with bacon and banana $15.50
- Served with grilled banana, bacon and maple syrup
Gourmet Toasted Sandwiches $10.50
- Bacon & Egg, Chicken & Mushroom, Chicken Schnitzel or Ham, Cheese & Tomato. Served on fresh toasted turkish bread