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

Bacon Chicken Chompa $6.30
- A crispy all meat chicken patty partnered with bacon, cheese, tomato, lettuce and mayo, delivered on a plain bun.
12 pcs $9.80
J $1.50
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.
Cheeseburger $3.10
- Made with fresh 100% quality mark beef, topped with natural NZ cheese, red onion, pickles, mustard and ketchup on a plain bun.
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.
Bacon Cheeseburger $4.20
- 100% fresh NZ beef topped with natural cheese, manuka smoked bacon, lettuce, tomato, mayo on a plain bun.
Spicy Chicken Strips
- Spice up your life with 100% real chicken breast, coated in an amazing hot and spicy crumb and partnered with your choice of aioli or sweet thai chili sauce. Available in 3 pc, 5pc or 7 pc.

Chana masala (chickpea-masala) $12.00
- Chick-peas cooked with onion and spiced gravy
Garlic naan $3.00
Mango chicken (mild) $13.50
- An exotic curry with tender boneless chicken pieces in a subtle mango sauce
Roti $2.50
Prawn pakora (10 pcs) $10.00
- Kimi prawn cutlets dipped in mildly spiced batter, deep fried and served with rice
Vindaloo (chicken/lamb/beef) (hot) $13.5/$14/$13
- Spicy curry ------ of goa (most be served spicy hot)
Chicken biryani $13.00
- Rice cooked with chicken, herbs and spices
Masala (lamb or beef)(med-hot) $14.00
- Succulent meat cooked in spicy gravy with green peppers

$30 Legends Sharebox® $30
- Included in the $30 Legends ShareBox®: 2 x Big Mac®, 1x McChicken®, 1x Filet-o-Fish®, 1 x 6pk Chicken McNuggets®, 2 x Medium Fries, 2 x Small Fries, 4 x Medium Soft Drinks
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!
Sausage & Egg McMuffin® N/A
- A hard-hitting combo of egg, a beef sausage patty and melting slice of cheese on a classic English Muffin. Served warm and tasty.
McChicken® N/A
- Made with New Zealand chicken breast sourced from Ingham®, in a seasoned tempura coating. Topped with locally grown crunchy iceberg lettuce and our exceptional McChicken® sauce, between a sesame seed bun. It's difficult to beat a classic.
Chicken McBites® - 10 piece pack N/A
- Get them while they're hot. Our legendary, super-tasty chicken mcbites are the perfect side to any meal. We only use the highest quality chicken.
Strawberry Jam N/A
- Your toasted bagel has never tasted this good. Slather on some of Craig's® sweet Strawberry Jam, made with real strawberries.
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.
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.

Ped Pad Khing $17.50
- Stir fried roasted duck with ginger, garlic and vegetables
Pad Khatlem Prik Thai $15.50
- Stir fried vegetables, garlic and pepper sauce
Pad Thai Tofu $14.50
- Stir fried rice noodles and tofu with bean sprouts and peanuts
Tom Kha Tofu $8.50
- Fried tofu with coconut milk, galangal and lemon juice
Pad Priew Wan $14.50
- Sweet and sour vegetables
Tofu Satay $7.50
- Deep fried tofu served with peanut sauce
Mixed Entree $7.50
- One piece of spring roll, curry puff, wontons, thai fish cake and pork on toast, served with sweet chilli sauce.
Spicy Fried Rice $14.50
- Spicy fried rice

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
Selezione di Pane – Bread Selection $15.50
- Today’s selection of freshly made breads and dips
Gnocchi alla Sorrentina – Gnocchi Sorrento’s Style $23.50
- Gnocchi alla Sorrentina is a pasta dish made in the Sorrento style, with a tomato base, onion garlic, fresh mozzarella and fresh basil, garnished with homemade pesto
Filled pasta of the day – please see the specials for tonight n/a
Scamone di agnello (Ah-nye-lo) al forno – Oven roasted lamb rump $38.50
- The rump is butterflied and then stuffed with prosciutto, baby spinach and Italian herbs and served with roasted potato and vegetables. Served Medium Rare, please advise for any change on the cooking time
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
Limoncello tart $17.50
- Nonna’s traditional recipe, served with limoncello shot
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

Pita Chips and Dip $3.90
Falafel (V) Pita $10.90/ $8.90
- Regular/ Petita
Free Range Chicken Tenders $4.90/ $7.90
- 4 Pack/ 8 Pack
Chicken Crave Pita $11.50/ $9.50
- Regular/ Petita
Steak Pita $11.50/ $9.50
- Regular/ Petita
Chicken Caesar Salad $12.50/ $10.50
- Regular/ Petita
Roast Lamb Pita $11.50/ $9.50
- Regular/ Petita
Brownie $2.50

Popcorn shrimp, lemon & pepper served with sweet chilli sauce $6.00
CHUR DOUBLE STACK $15.00
- Two homemade NZ beef seasoned patties drizzled with grilled cheese, two layers of bacon, beer battered onion rings, caramelized onion, tomato, lettuce, gherkins & mustard mayo in a brioche bun
SLICE OF HEAVEN
- Hand pulled seasoned roast NZ Pork, caramelized onion, sweet red slaw, carrot, homemade fennel mayo & drizzled in rich lava gravy sauce in a brioche bun.
Cajun Chicken Wing Dings served with peri peri hot sauce $6.00
Mars bar battered & deep fried $3.00
Burger, Chips & Beverage $18.00
BBQ PLUM CHICKEN $13.00
- Plum sauce, sliced chicken breast, onion, camembert cheese, capsicum, tomato
Hot dipping bowls, hand cut chips, beer battered onion rings, spring rolls & samosas served with sweet chilli & sour cream $8.00

Eggs Benedict $18.5
- with our handcrafted hollandaise sauce and the choice of bacon, salmon or spinach
Pancakes $15.5
- with bacon, banana and maple syrup
Fries with aioli $6.5
Ceasar salad $18.5
- an old favourite, with baby cos, bacon, parmesan cheese, croutons and anchovies
Bacon and eggs $16.5
- with orange juice
Pappardella ( home made pasta) $18.5
- with chicken, roast veggies, parmesan cheese and pesto
Special of the day N/A
- (see board)
Mushrooms $4.0

Fettuccine $21.90
- Sauteed seasonal vegetables in a garlic basil pesto wine sauce.
Salad of the Day $16.90
- Seasonal vegetables made fresh to order.
Mini Beef Burger $9.90
- With golden fries, melted cheese & ketchup.
Fettuccine $24.90
- Fresh tri-coloured pasta with chicken & creamy fettuccine sauce. Topped with a light sprinkling of Parmesan cheese.
Granny Malone’s Bread & butter Pudding $9.90
- Traditional Bread & Butter pudding layered with sultanas & Blueberries. Topped with whipped cream.
Shrimp Salad $20.90
- Shrimps & fresh garden salad with thousand island dressing.
Bacon & Cheesy Toasted Soldiers $9.90
- With tomato sauce
BLAT $19.90
- Smoked crispy bacon, fresh lettuce, avocado, mayonnaise & tomato on toasted white bread served with fries.

Fries $2.50
Chicken/beef $16.00
Fish/Prawn $18.00
Vegetable Biryani $11.99
- basmati rice cooked with mixed vegetables, herbs and spices
Prawn Pakora (10pcs) $10.00
- prawns coated with chick pea flour and deep fried
Aloo Gobi $12.00
- cauliflower and potatoes cooked in exotic spicy sauce with tomatoes & ginger
Madras $12.99
- delicious medium hot chicken/lamb/beef curry prepared in coconut gravy and finishing in a South Indian style
Tandoori Prawn/Fish HALF/FULL $10.00/$18.00
- king prawns marinated in yoghurt with ginger/garlic and smoked roasted in the tandoor oven

Seafood Curry $25.50
Mixed Vegetable curry $22.50
Beef Nachos $18.50
- Landings special beef and bean mix served on crispy corn chips topped with avocado, bacon and sour cream (Vegetarian option available)
Noodles and Meatballs $10.50
All curries served with Cumin Basmati Rice
Soup of the Day (Changes Daily) $13.50
Fried Rice $18.50
- Choice of Beef, chicken, vegetables or Seafood or combination
Chicken and mango curry $23.50

Hero Burger $13.50
- A beef pattie with lettuce and tomato served in a toasted burger bun with grilled cheese. If you want any other salad greens on your burger, just let us know!
Rockin' Ribeye $38.00
- 300gram premium-aged ribeye, cooked how you like it. Served with sauteed onions, buffalo chips, Lone Star coleslaw and your choice of steak sauce.
Chief's Chicken Nibbles $17.00
- Blanched in soy, honey and spices. Served with a hoisin, orange and sesame seed sauce.
Buffalo Chips $5.00
one shank $27.00
Maverick Fillet $38.00
- Premium-aged beef fillet, pan-seared and oven-baked. Served with a herbed potato bake, seasonal vegetables and sauteed spinach. Finished with a mushroom gratiné and a peppercorn jus.
Buffalo Chips - Chunky potato chips, tossed in herb salt. Served with a side of salsa and sour cream.
The Wagon Wheel $40.00
- Redneck Ribs™, Chief's Chicken Nibbles, Chicken Roadrunners and Battered Fish Fillets. Served on a platter with straight-cut chips, coriander aioli and tomato sauce. - serves 3-4

Cheesy Garlic Toasties N/A
Yoghurt N/A
BBQ N/A
Meatball N/A
Lettuce N/A
Avocado Toasties N/A
M&M N/A
Double Choc Chip N/A

Creamy Mushrooms $5.9
Seasonable Vegetables $5.9
Pumpkin & Spinach Lasagne $24.5
- Layers of roasted pumpkin, ricotta cheese, pasta, spinach and Napolitana sauce, topped with grilled cheese. Served with a baked potato and garden salad.
Garlic Prawns $5.9
Upgrade to Curly Fries or Wedges $2.5
Sirloin 250g $32.5
Choose your Sauce N/A
- Creamy Mushroom / New York Peppercorn / Jack Daniels BBQ / Garlic Butter
Garlic Baguette $6.5
- Hot and crispy with garlic butter and herbs.

Eggs Any Style with Toast $10.50
- Free range eggs scrambled, poached or fried served with toast
Bacon & Eggs $15.50
- Free range eggs any style with bacon, served with toast
Breakfast Stack (Vegetarian) $16.00
Gourmet Toasted Sandwiches $10.50
- Bacon & Egg, Chicken & Mushroom, Chicken Schnitzel or Ham, Cheese & Tomato. Served on fresh toasted turkish bread
French Toast $15.50
- Sourdough bread served with bacon, grilled banana and maple syrup
Soup of the Day $9.50
- Served with fresh focaccia bread & butter. Please ask to the counter for today's flavour
-With Bacon $15.50
Muesli with Fruit and Yoghurt $10.50
- Toasted Muesli served with fresh fruit and yoghurt