Zanelli's 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 bocconcini 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 gusto 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 $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 handmade ice cream, 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 Mascarpone Crème, layered with delicate Savoir 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
Affogato al Café $12.80
- Single espresso coffee with a nip of Kahlua liqueur poured over Cappuccino Gelato, garnished with Savoir 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 $22.50
- 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
- White 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 (Multiple selection available) $6.10
Rosemary Potatoes $6.10
Vegetables of the Day $6.10
Marinated Olives $6.10
Garden salads 2 size $11.20
Garden salad 1 size $6.10

Nearby Sample Menus

Big Bacon Classic $9.20
- Premium juicy fresh beef, manuka smoked bacon on a toasted premium bun. It’s a classic.
Crispy Chicken Burger $3.50
- A tender breaded chicken patty topped with crisp lettuce and creamy mayo
Guacamole Crunch Bowl $6.10
- This tasty snack starts with a bed of crunchy corn chips, and then we spoon on a generous amount of meaty chili, and top with tangy guacamole and smooth sour cream, for a Mexican themed treat.
Kids Meal Hamburger $5.90
- Made with fresh 100% Quality Mark beef, topped with ketchup on a plain warm bun. Add your choice of fries or mandarin pieces and a range of drinks (soft drinks, Keri Kids Blackcurrant, CalciYum in three flavours or Pump 400ml), plus the kids toy.
Frosty Parfait $5.90
- A decadent way to finish your meal. We have created the ultimate dessert: A fusion of cool creamy Frosty and chocolate cookie pieces. Also available in berry.
BBQ Deluxe Double Stack $6.50
- Featuring two fresh NZ beef patties, lettuce, tomato, red onion, pickle and topped with tangy BBQ sauce
Deluxe Double Stacker $6.50
- The everyday burger for those lovers of fresh and juicy beef. Featuring natural NZ cheese, handcut lettuce, tomatoes, red onion, pickles, alongside two fresh Quality Mark sourced beef patties.
L $4.80

Bacon Gravy
Buttermilk Chicken Burger 10.00
- southern fried buttermilk chicken tender onion, garlic mayo & factory sauce
50/50 Cheeseburger $12.00
- ground bacon & beef Pattie, cheddar cheese, bread & butter pickles garlic mayo served with Kansas & Carolina bbq sauce
The Original $ 15.00
- handcrafted beef pattie, applewood smoked bacon, cheddar cheese, lettuce, onion, tomato, garlic mayo & factory sauce
Hash Brown $1.50
Pimped $6.00
- served with ice cream, and your choice of chocolate hazelnut or raspberry marshmallow sauce
Chicken Burger
Crinkle Cut Chips With Garlic Mayo $4.00

Good george fish & chips $21.90
- Good george craft beer battered fresh fish, coleslaw, chips, lemon and our in-house tartare. Add smoked scallops in bacon $3
Creamy mushrooms $4.90
Strawberry suprise $11.90
- Fresh strawberries mixed with whipped cream, broken meringue, red berry compote and ice cream
Creamy aioli $1.00
Extra hollandaise $3.50
Kiwi pride prime beef $35.90
- 300g of prime 21 day aged beef rib-eye, a rich mushroom sauce, chargrilled corn on the cob, coleslaw & fries
Street fries (v) $12.90
- Mini cones of seasoned fries with dips. Texas chilli/ Fireball buffalo/ Craft salt
Homemade granola (v) $12.90
- Oats, nuts and dried fruits toasted with honey and topped with greek yogurt, banana and a berry compote. The ultimate healty start. Add a healthy breakfast smoothie $7

Mushrooms $19.50
- marinated grilled field mushrooms / toasted ciabatta / rocket / cherry tomatoes / balsamic syrup / crispy garlic / roasted walnuts / truffle oil / himalayan pink salt
Eggs Benedict $19.50
- toasted ciabatta / free range poached eggs / hollandaise / crunchy potato cake / spinach - with either
Urbano Maple Roasted Muesli $14.50
- berry compote / yoghurt
Fish of the Day $19,90
- tempura / steak fries / mesclun salad / salmon roe /tomato jam / wasabi aioli
Pasta Add $4.90
- marinated prawns
Banana Fritters $7,90
- shredded coconut / coconut ice cream / butterscotch sauce / whipped cream
Caesar Salad $17,90
- cos lettuce / soft poached free range egg / shaved parmesan / croutons / bacon / anchovies / caesar dressing / parmesan crisp
Urbano Open Steak Sandwich $20,90
- sirloin steak med-rare / charred red capsicum / herb focaccia /sundried tomato aioli / garden salad / roasted portobello mushroom / chilli kelp fries

Premium Cure Cabinet Cuts
- Sauces: mushroom, blue vein, bearnaise, piri piri
- 250g Grass Fed NZ Pure Angus Scotch fillet steak $10.00
The Grill and Pasta Kitchen
- Freshly cooked pasta (penne or fettuccine), served with your choice of bolognaise sauce, creamy mushroom sauce or basil pesto and roasted garlic, Japanese beef curry with steamed rice, grilled fish fillets, with lemon white wine sauce, butter blanched seasonal market vegetables
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)
Dressings, Oils and Vinegars
- Extra virgin olive oil, hazelnut oil, avocado oil, Balsamic, sherry and cider vinegar, Italian, French, coriander and ginger dressing, homemade Caesar dressing
Antipasto Pickles and Preserves
- Greek kalamata olives, pickled cucumber, creamy feta cheese with spring onion
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
The Southern Oceans
- Smoked salmon fillet brushed with manuka honey and orange glace, in-house marinated green-lipped mussels with sweet chilli and ginger, cooked prawn salad with bamboo shoots, toasted sesame seeds, lime and fresh coriander, pickled bismark herrings with sour cream, apples and chives, whole cooked tiger prawns, Coromandel half shell mussels with zingy chilli and red onion salsa, hot smoked New Zealand fish fillet (daily catch)

Large Lamb $11.50
Small Falafel (Veg) $9.50
Falafel (Veg) $14.00
Small Combo (Chips & Drinks) $15.50
Large Mixed Meat $11.50
Large Chicken $11.50
Small Lamb $10.50
Large Chicken $13.00

Helado Sabroso $9.50
- vanilla bean ice cream topped w/ Latin caramel or chocolate & whipped cream - 1/2 size $5.50
250 gram scotch fillet steak $29.50
Tapas y Mas $26.50
- your selection of one seafood and one non seafood tapa from the tapas menu, chimichurri potatoes
Patacones $9.50
- fried plantain slices, black beans, queso (based on availability)
Tostadas $17.50
- two crisp corn tortillas, cheese, black beans, fresh salad & special sauce
El Jefe 500 gram steak, chili garlic prawns $46.00
Taza de Chocolate $9.50
- a rich & dense cold chocolate dessert spiced w/ cinnamon & cayenne chili, topped w/ whipped cream or vanilla ice cream $11.50
Tacos Calamares $22.50
- grilled soft flour tortillas, tender crisp calamari, cheese, salsa, lettuce, special sauce

Rigatoni Amore, Spinach & semi-dried tomatoes in a light Venetian sauce $23.50
Gamberetto, Garlic Prawns topping a Grilled Steak served with our famous roast garlic aioli; served with Caramelized Onion Potato Cake & Salad Greens $39
Lemon Pepper Calamari, Fresh calamari in a light lemon pepper crumb served with our famous roast garlic aioli $29.50
Spaghetti Marinara Bianco, Mussels, Prawns & smoked fish tossed with Spaghetti & Fresh Basil in a garlic, Cream & White wine Sauce $29
Luciano, A Kiwi Bloke's favourite Grilled Steak & Eggs; served with Caramelized Onion Potato Cake & Salad Greens $32.50
Jalapeno Poppers, Crumbed bites of Cheesy Jalapeno with a side of Blue Cheese dipping sauce - very spicy but very addictive $11
Greek Salad, with Feta cheese, Kalamatta olives & aged Balsamic olio Main $20.90 $13.50/entree
Spaghetti Meatballs, Tasty meatballs tossed in a light tomato, white wine & fresh basil sauce $24.90

Quarter $5.00
PORK
Peas & Gravy $2.50/$5.00
-Med Kiwi $15.00
-Half $10.00
-Med Kiwi $16.00
-Large Kiwi $19.00
DESSERT Cheesecake/Mousse $3.50/ each

A member of staff will assist you With your choice and selection of beverages and cooked items.
Soup Du Jour $11.00
- served with a warm crusty dinner roll and unsalted butter (N)
Corn Fed Chicken Breast $33.00
- dusted with bush mushrooms, served with layered creamy potatoes, honey smoked bacon and caramelised shallots (GF)
- Sausages
Crispy Pork Belly $33.00
- slow roasted with apple cider and served with creamy mashed potato, spiced apple sauce and seasonal vegetables (GF)
2 Course: $29.90 per person
Thyme and Garlic Mushrooms $16.00
- with poached egg on ciabatta (V)
- add smoked salmon extra $5.50

Gai pud met ma muang - stir fried chicken & cashew nuts $17.50
- Chicken & cashew nuts with vegetables.
Pud kra prow $17.00
- Stir fried basil and vegetables with your choice of chicken, pork or beef.
Gaeng kiew wahn goong $19.50
- Sweet green curry prawns and vegetables cooked in coconut milk.
Goong pud met ma muang $19.50
- Stir fried prawns, vegetables and cashew nuts.
Geal grob-won ton $7.50
- Deep fried wontons.
Pla meuk gratee-am - garlic squid $19.00
- Stir fried squid with garlic and black pepper.
Tom yum talay-seafood soup E $10.50 / M $18.50
- Seafood soup seasoned with Thai herbs, lemon and mushroom.
Vegetable curry $16.50
- Green or red curry cooked in coconut milk with seasonal vegetables.

Pan Fried Scallops $16.9
- Sautéed scallops with crispy bacon, presented on seasonal salad. With lemon and garlic aioli.
Cobb Loaf $6.5
- Our famous loaf, baked daily.
Chicken Alexander $25.9
- Traditional apricot and cream cheese filled Breast Supreme, crumbed and golden fried. Served with salad and jacket potato.
Creamy Mushrooms $5.9
With our Beef & Bean Mix $18.9
Special Coffees $9.9
- A double shot coffee with your choice of Whisky, Brandy, Baileys or Kahlua, topped with a swirl of whipped cream.
Crispy Onion Rings $5.9
Upgrade to Curly Fries or Wedges $2.5

Butter masala dosa $11.99
Special thali $15.50
- Dal makhani, mixed vegetables, rice, tandoori roti, raita salad, pickle & papad
Amritsari thali $17.99
- Aloo kulcha, channa masala, rice, aloo masala, dal makhani, raita, salad pickle, papad
Aloo parantha $4.00
Uppma sambhar $8.50
Moong dal halwa / Gajar halwa $3.00
Mysore platter $17.80
- Mysore masala dosa, uttapam, uppama vada 2 pcs, sambhar & chutney
Rasgulla plate / Gulab hamun plate $3.00
- 2 pcs

Roast potatoes w rosemary & garlic $7
Crème brulee, rhubarb sorbet, orange & thyme biscotti $16
Bistro 1284 ice cream & sorbet selection (GF) $16
Beef fillet, garlic herb polenta, green pea puree, mushroom croquette, black pepper tuille, truffle foam $38
Mixed salad greens, with walnut vinaigrette (V) $16
Olives w lemon & thyme (GF, V) $7
Feta pannacotta, cucumber sorbet, candied olive, tomato foam (V)(GF) $17
Smoked almonds (GF, V) $7

Vegetable Korma - A delicate creamy curry with coconut, sultanas and cashews $14.50
Lamb or Chicken Madras - Lamb or Chicken pieces in a spicy tomato masala sauce, garnished with coconut – renowned South Indian dish $15.90, Lamb $16.50
Paneer Jalfrezi - Sweet and sour cottage cheese curry with chunky pieces of vegetables $14.90
Kashmiri Naan - Stuffed sweet naan bread with coconut, almonds, cherries and raisins $6.00
Chicken Bhuna - Panfried chicken, onion and tomato, finished with a thick spicy sauce $15.90
Onion Bhajees - Light crispy fritters served with tamarind chutney (6 bhajees) $6.50
Aloo Gobi - Wok steamed cauliflower and potato tempered with cumin seeds in a masala sauce $13.50
Kheema Naan - Naan stuffed with mildly spiced minced lamb $6.00