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

L $4.80
1/2 LB Double $9.70
- Double up with a half pound of fresh NZ beef, natural cheese and the freshest premium toppings of tomato, red onion, hand cut lettuce, and pickle, plus mayo and ketchup on a warm toasted bun.
Chicken Club $9.20
- These aren't some boring old chicken sandwiches. Meet Wendy's Chicken Club – tender, all-white whole chicken breast topped with thick-cut manuka smoked bacon, natural cheese, creamy mayo, hand-cut lettuce, and freshly sliced tomatoes.
Hamburger $2.90
- Made with fresh 100% Quality Mark beef, topped with red onion, pickles, mustard and ketchup on a plain bun.
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.
Chickenator $12.90
- The Chickenator is layered with two premium whole chicken fillets, manuka smoked bacon and natural cheese, topped with creamy mayo and tangy BBQ sauce, all on a freshly toasted Kaiser bun.
Taco Salad $9.20
- Crispy hand cut lettuce, topped with Wendy’s slow cooked chili, partnered with corn chips and sour cream makes for a hearty filling salad.
Bacon Cheeseburger $4.20
- 100% fresh NZ beef topped with natural cheese, manuka smoked bacon, lettuce, tomato, mayo on a plain bun.

Moroccan Lamb Sandwich $22.70
- Lamb rump slices marinated in Moroccan spices with hummus, feta, spinach leaves, red onion, tomato relish & tzatziki in toasted Turkish bread.
Chicken Satay Burger $21.70
- Grilled marinated chicken fillets with spicy satay sauce.
Beetroot Relish $1.70
Large $21.70
Options - Change fries to salad for no extra charge.
Guacamole $1.70
Plum $1.70
1/2 Size $20.70

Traditional Italian Caesar Salad $19.50
- Coz lettuce, focaccia croutons, wood fired roast chicken breast, bacon, parmesan cheese, pomegranate, homemade Caesar dressing, basil pesto and hazelnuts, anchovies optional.
Traditional Margherita $21.50
- Sliced tomatoes, fresh basil, bocconcini, Napoli
Green Salad $10.50
- Rucola leaves cherry tomatoes, mixed olives, shaved parmesan cheese, Italian dressing. (v)
Caprese $12.50
- Sliced tomatoes, buffalo mozzarella, fresh basil, olive oil and Italian balsamic. (v)
Prosciutto with buffalo mozzarella $13.50
- Oven toasted bread with prosciutto, buffalo mozzarella, olive oil and grossing
Garlic focaccia $13.00
- Wood fired baked pizza bread with garlic, mozzarella and truffle oil(v)
Hawaiian $23.50
- Ham, bacon, pineapple, mozzarella, Napoli
Giovanni’s favorite $23.50
- Tuscan salamis, Italian chorizo, pancetta, olives, capsicum, mozzarella, Napoli

7AM - 11:30AM
Shroom for more $19.90
- Mushroom sliced and sauteed ingarlic and thyme, finished in a creamy sauce topped with fresh shaved parmesan and watercress
Scope salad $18.50
- Roasted kumara & parnips, pumpkins seeds, baby spinach, quinoa w/ a citrus chilli emulsion.
Fearless huntress - french toast $17.90
- Egg fried brioche, crispy bacon, maple syrup with toasted almonds and grilled bananas, topped with cinnamon sugar
Mai mai duck $23.00
- Braised duck served with rocket, pickled red onions and salsa verde. with criss-cut fries and aioli
Yes dear $23.00
- Fettuccini pasta served with a spicy pomadoro, parmesan cheese, fresh chives and avocado oil, topped with venison meatballs
The holy hunt-Eggs benedict $19.90
- Poached eggs served with spinach and scope hollandaise on our speciality toasted bread of the day w smoked salmon / bacon / mushroom
Toasted hunter $16.50
- Bruschetta -- Toasted ciabatta with tomatoes, black olive tapenade, herb ricotta, avocado oil and watercress

Small Falafel (Veg) $9.50
Large Falafel (Veg) $11.50
Small Combo (Chips & Drink) $18.50
Large Chicken $13.00
Large Falafel (Veg) $11.50
Large Lamb $13.00
Chicken $14.00
Large Combo (Chips & Drink) $17.50

BREKKIE WRAP
- We teamed our sausage patty with a fresh egg, cheese, bacon, hash bites, barbeque and hollandaise sauce. We've got breakfast literally wrapped up. And toasted.
BUFFALO CHICKEN FRIES
- The latest edition to the Chicken Fries family has arrived.....Buffalo Chicken Fries! Fries made of real chicken, with a crispy coating and Buffalo spice and Buffalo attitude. Only available for a limited time so you'll better hurry.
SALAD BURGER
- Crispy onion rings, lettuce, tomato, pickles, onion and cheese with our creamy mayonnaise, all served on a toasted sesame seed bun. One bite and youll be hooked. Add a regular fries and regular soft drink to make it a value meal
WHOPPER JR WITH CHEESE
- Our WHOPPER JR.® features a flame-grilled beef patty topped with juicy tomatoes, fresh cut lettuce, creamy mayonnaise, crunchy pickles, sliced white onions, a slice of cheese all on a soft sesame seed bun. Sized right for a smaller appetite. Add a regular fries and regular soft drink to make it a value meal.
MALTESERS FILLED WAFFLE CONE
- Stay cool this Summer with our NEW Maltesers Filled Waffle Cone. Creamy and velvety Soft Serve topped with Maltesers served in a waffle cone filled with more Maltesers goodness
CHEESEBURGER
- Our Cheeseburger Kids Meal is a signature fire-grilled beef patty topped with a simple layer of melted cheese, crinkle cut pickles, yellow mustard, and ketchup on a toasted sesame seed bun.
WHOPPER JR
- Our WHOPPER JR.® features a flame-grilled beef patty topped with juicy tomatoes, fresh cut lettuce, creamy mayonnaise, crunchy pickles, and sliced white onions on a soft sesame seed bun. Sized right for a smaller appetite
ONION RINGS
- Served hot and crispy, our golden Onion Rings are the perfect treat.

Seafood Chowder $15.00
- Delicately combined seafood chunks in a creamy sauce, served with bread
Muffin or Scone $5.00
- Served with jam, cream, and butter
Soup of the Day $13.00
- Please ask for Today's choice, served with bread
Fish Fillet of the Day $22.00
- Pan fried fillet fish Pinot Noir and Pinot Gris sauce
Cheeseboard Selection $17.00
- A selection of New Zealand cheeses, crackers, nuts and dry fruits
Garlic Breads $8.00
- Aorangi Peak original garlic breads
Smoked Salmon Salad $18.00
- New Zealand smoked salmon and seasonal green salad served with French Vinagrette
Recommendation Rack of Lamb $28.00
- Served with Gourmet potatoes and seasonal salad

Plain Naan $2
- Indian bread cooked in tandoor
Cheese and Garlic Naan $4
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
Lamb Korma $12.50
- Boneless lamb or beef pieces cooked in a creamy sauce made of almond paste, cream & spices
Vegetable Masala $11.50
- Cook with capsicum, onion, creamy tomato gravy
Fish Malabari $15.50
- Fish cooked with sautéed capsicum, onion and tomato flavor sauce finished in creamy coconut flavor
Butter Prawn $15.50
- Peeled prawns cooked in mild creamy tomato gravy
Bombay Potatoes $11.50
- Potatoes cooked with fried cumin seeds Indian herbs and spices

Prawn Jhalfrezi $15.50
- Cooked with capsicum, tomatoes, onions, coconut cream and fresh ground spices
Prawn Saag $15.50
- Cooked with spinach, onion, tomato, ginger, garlic and freshly ground spices
Garlic Naan $2.50
- Plain naan sprinkled with garlic baked in tandoor
Prawn Kadai $15.50
- Cooked in tomato, onions, capsicum, ginger, garlic and spices finished with fresh coriander >> Cooked with spinach, onion, tomato, ginger, garlic and freshly ground spices
Shahi Paneer $12.50
- Cubes of cottage cheese cooked in tomato, cashew paste, cream and spices
Kadai Paneer $12.50
- Cottage cheese cubes cooked in tomato, onions, spices finished with fresh coriander
Vege Jhalfrezi $11.50
- Freshly diced vegetables Cooked with capsicum, tomatoes, onions, coconut cream, and fresh ground spices
Beef Biryani $12.99
- Cooked with rice, tomato, onion, ginger, garlic, aromatic spices and finish fresh green coriander

BISCUIT/COOKIES TARTS $6.00
CAKES $5.50
VEGETABLE BRUNCH $4.00
WRAPS $7.50
SAUSAGE ROLLS $4.00
VEGETABLE QUICHE $12.50
MINI QUICHE $3.50
BACON SPINACH & FETA QUICHE $12.50

Sonora - svin'-ya (pork) $21.9
- slow roasted pork, spiced apple, cheese, bbq sauce, cherry tomato & red onion
Salmon como $29.9
- poached salmon served on creamed leeks & artichokes
Roasted garden vegetables $6.5
Tazio $18.5
- our margherita, mozzarella, fresh tomato and basil
Lamb fricassee $23.9
- Braised lamb w/ leeks & green onions & served with roasted vegetables
Varzi $19.9
- chicken, basil pesto and toasted pinenuts
Fettuccine salmone rossellini $21.9
- smoked salmone, capers in a garlic cream sauce
Insalata salad greens with tomato and red onion $6.5

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

Cured Italian ham $6.00
Quattro Stagioni $22.00
- Tomato sauce - mozzarella - ham - mushrooms - artichokes
Calzone Imperfetto $23.50
- Mozzarella- ham- tomato sauce- mushrooms - olives - onions - capsicum - rocket
Ortolana $23.00
- tomato sauce - mozzarella - capsicum - zucchini - artichokes - mushrooms
Tartufina $24.00
- Mozzarella- walnuts- rocket- creamy truffle cheese
Del Pastore $21.50
- mozzarella - provolone cheese - pancetta
Marinara $12.00
- Tomato sauce - garlic - olive oil - salt and pepper
Boscaiola $25.00
- Tomato sauce - mozzarella - creamy porcini cheese - italian prosciutto

Side Dish Platter $10.00
- A selection of raita, mango chutney, mixed pickle and onion, tomato and cucumber
Prawn Masala $18.50
- prawns cooked in onion and tomato gravy with spices
Vegetarian Banquet $54.00
- Entree: Vegetable pakoda, Samosa, Onion Bhaji and spring rolls Main Course: Paneer Korma, Daal Tadka, Mix vegetable or punjabi chole Bread: Plain Naan and Garlic naan Price is for two persons
Onion Kulcha $4.50
- Naan bread stuffed with onions and spices
Zeera Peas Pulao $6.00
- Basmati Rice cooked with sauteed peas, onions and spices
Mango Chicken $15.50
- boneless chicken cooked in a creamy mango sauce finished with green cardamom
Bread Basket $12.50
- A Selection of roti, plain naan, garlic naan and onion kulcha
Prawn Biryani $17.50
- Rice cooked with prawns and served with raita and papadums

Prawn Saagwala - Prawns cooked with spinach, tomatoes, garlic and spices $19.90
Dahl Maharani - Whole black lentils soaked overnight, cooked on a slow fire with fenugreek and mustard seeds $13.50
Chicken Aloo - Lightly spiced chicken with crisp seasonal vegetables, and aromatic spices $15.50
Lamb Samosa - Tender lamb in a mild masala sauce, encased in a crispy tasty pastry (2 Samosa) served with chutney $7.50
Mango Lassi $3.50
Malai Kofta - Delicious clusters of lightly fried homemade cottage cheese, potato and nuts, served with a delicate cashew sauce $14.50
Chili Shrimp - A feisty seafood curry with green chilies – garnished with fresh coriander $15.50
Butter Chicken - Tender tandoor baked chicken in a dreamy masala sauce - best this side of Bombay $15.50