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

Large $16.70
Beef Nachos
- With sour cream
Beef, Bacon & Mushroom Burger $21.70
- Prime New Zealand beef pattie with grilled streaky bacon, Kapiti smoked cheddar cheese, grilled field mushroom, tomato relish & BBQ sauce.
1/2 Size $20.70
Tartare $1.70
Small $11.70
Sour Cream $1.70
Plum $1.70

BBQ Bacon & mushroom $8.00
- Bacon, ushroom, onion & melting mozzarella with a tangy BBQ swirl
5 Spicy chicken wings $6.00
Xtra Large $3.90
Chicken supreme $10.50
- Succulent chicken, onion, capsicum, mushroom and melting mozzarella with parmesan sprinkle & aioli swirl
Veg supreme $7.50
- Mushroom, onion, capsicum, pineapple, tomato ane melting mozzarella with garlic & oregano seasoning
BBQ chicken & bacon $11.00
- Succulent chicken, onion, bacon & melting mozzarella with a tangy BBQ swirl
Classic cheese $5.00
- Mozzarella, mozzarella & mozzarella
Pepperoni lovers $8.90
- Spicy pepperoni, pepperoni & pepperoni topped with melting mozzarella

Pork $13.50
Combination $13.50
Chicken $12.00
Chicken $14.00
Beef $13.50
Egg $9.50
Banana fritter $2.00
Chicken $13.50

Chef's Salad $16.00
- Baby spinach, fresh mesclun, candied walnuts, blue cheese crumbles & dried cranberries served with balsamic vinaigrette. - Add free range chicken breast or spicy prawns $5.00
Spicy Prawns $11.00
- Pan-seared garlic & chilli infused prawns.
Spicy Lamb Salad $21.00
- Tunisian spiced lamb, caramelized onion, fresh mesclun greens & feta cheese. Served with homemade vinaigrette & toasted pita bread.
Tomato Jam $2.00
Chickpea Falafels $8.00
- Garlic, cumin & coriander chickpea falafels served with refreshing cucumber yoghurt
Garlic Aioli $2.00
Amigos Nachos $13.00
- With free-range chicken, black beans, corn tortillas, cheese & sour cream.
Mexican Black Beans $4.50

Coleslaw
- Large $6.50
- Large $6.50
Corn on the Cob
Veggie Pita $10.90
- Veggie patty in a warm pita with iceberg, tomato, cucumber & our light mayo
- Perinaise $2.50
Cheddar Cheese $1.50
Seriously Large Chips $9.50

Gai Param $15.50
- Char grilled chicken and herbs served with steamed vegetables and topped with peanut sauce
Pad Thai $14.50
- Traditional thai rice noodles with shrimps and chicken
Tom Kha Tofu $8.50
- Fried tofu with coconut milk, galangal and lemon juice
Tom Yum Talay $9.50
- Combination seafood and mushroom in hot and sour soup
Panang Curry $14.50
- A mild creamy curry cooked with coconut cream and vegetables
Pla Lard Prik $25.50
- Deep fried whole fish with hot and sour sauce with out vegetables
Pad Med Mamuang $15.50
- Stir fried vegetables and cashew nuts.
Curry Puff $7.50
- Minced chicken and potatoes wrapped in pastry and served with sweet chilli sauce.

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
Bruschetta (brew-sket-ta) – Bruschetta selection $16.50
- Tomato, salsa verde, chicken liver pate’ and Tapenade
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
Filetto di manzo – Eye Fillet Steak $17.50/100g
- The classic “Florence’s” steak, cooked as you like and served with roasted potato, mixed roasted vegetables and your choice of Creamy Mushroom Sauce or pepper Sauce
Impepata di cozze – Steamed new Zealand, green lips mussels $19.50
- ½ kilo of mussels steamed in a peppery white wine sauce and toasted ciabatta bread
Cheese selection $15.00/$23.50
- Today’s choice of gourmet cheese ( 1 serving/2 servings)
Selezione di Pane – Bread Selection $15.50
- Today’s selection of freshly made breads and dips
Baked cheese cake $13.00
- Ricotta and mascarpone, served with raspberry coulis

BBQ PLUM CHICKEN $13.00
- Plum sauce, sliced chicken breast, onion, camembert cheese, capsicum, tomato
Burger, Chips & Beverage $18.00
Burger & Chips $13.00
Burger only $10.00
Cajun Chicken Wing Dings served with peri peri hot sauce $6.00
Hot dipping bowls, hand cut chips, beer battered onion rings, spring rolls & samosas served with sweet chilli & sour cream $8.00
THE LOCO KIWI
- Tequila marinated NZ Chicken, Tenderloins char grilled, onion relish, lettuce, tomato, red onion, jalapeno sauce topped with homemade sweet mayo in a brioche bun.
Salt & pepper squid, lemon & pepper served with sweet aioli $8.00

Risotto San Paulo, Smokey bacon sautéed with spinach, fresh basil & red wine in a creamy risotto $23.90
Peppato, Grilled Steak lightly coated with cracked black pepper served with creamy roast garlic aioli; served with Caramelized Onion Potato Cake & Salad Greens $32.50
Lemon Pepper Calamari, Fresh calamari in a light lemon pepper crumb served with our famous roast garlic aioli $19.5/entree
Pesto Sambucca Mussels, Fresh NZ Green Lipped Mussels finished in a creamy Pesto sauce laced with Sambucca served with Garlic Bread * Subject to Seasonal availability * $29.50
Bruschetta, Toasted Italian bread topped with tomatoes, aged Balsamic olio & Parmesan cheese $12.50
Thai Green Curry Risotto, Fresh sliced chicken breast with Spanish onion in a spicy Thai green curry risotto $25.90
Greek Salad, with Feta cheese, Kalamatta olives & aged Balsamic olio Main $20.90 $13.50/entree
Bread & Dips, Toasted Italian Ciabatta & dipping sauces $11

Aorangi Peak Scotch Fillet Steak $22.00
- Served with Gourmet potatoes and seasonal salad
Seafood Chowder $15.00
- Delicately combined seafood chunks in a creamy sauce, served with bread
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
Recommendation Rack of Lamb $28.00
- Served with Gourmet potatoes and seasonal salad
Cheeseboard Selection $17.00
- A selection of New Zealand cheeses, crackers, nuts and dry fruits
Smoked Salmon Salad $18.00
- New Zealand smoked salmon and seasonal green salad served with French Vinagrette
Garlic Breads $8.00
- Aorangi Peak original garlic breads

Steak Pla $21.50
- Pan Fried Fish fillets on bok choy cooked in black pepper sauce with red onion, green beans, tomato, mushroom, red capsicum served on a sizzling hot plate.
Nua Yang Amazing $29.50
- Char grilled marinated tenderloin steak served to your liking with steamed vegetables served on a sizzling hot plate and flamed with brandy.
Prawn on Toast $8.50
- Prawn meat and pork, with Thai herbs on toast.
Panaeng Curry $14.50
- A mild creamy curry cooked with coconut cream and vegetables with your choice of beef, pork or chicken.
Pad See Eiw $13.50
- Pan fried noodles with chicken, egg and vegetable cooked in soya sauce. (cook with Prawns $16.50)
Goong Katiem $21.50
- Sauteed tiger prawns cooked in garlic and pepper sauce with vegetables
Ped Ob Louw Dang $25.50
- Roasted duck breast on Bok choy with red wine sauce.
BBQ Prawns $9.50
- Marinated tiger prawns on a skewer and served with Nam Jim dipping sauce.

Chips Chilli $10.00
- chips sauteed with onion, garlic & ginger finished with a touch of soy sauce
Popadums(crispy wafers) 2 pieces $1.00
Kashmiri Naan $4.00
- naan stuffed with dried fruit cooked in tandoor oven
Onion Bhajia $5.00
- sliced onion dipped in spices, chickpea flour and deep fried
Pan Fried Prawns (10pcs) $10.00
- peeled prawn cutlets fried with ginger, garlic, onions and capsicum
Dal Fry $8.00
- mixed yellow lentils cooked with chopped onion, garlic & tomatoes
Chicken Tikka (5pcs) $8.99
- boneless chicken marinated in spicy yoghurt, tender baked in the tandoor
Zeera rice $4.00
- basmati rice flavoured with cumin seeds

Bacon, Egg and Cheese N/A
Chicken Classic N/A
Tomato N/A
Steak and Cheese N/A
Pickles N/A
Ranch N/A
Onion N/A
Hot Chilli N/A

French Toast $14.50
Beef Croquettes & Chips $14.50
Corn, Coriander & Feta fritters $14.50
Beef Nachos $12.00
Toast & Spreads $6.50
Muffins & Scones $3.00
Cakes and slices from $3.00
Pies & savouries from $2.00

Side Dish Platter $10.00
- A selection of raita, mango chutney, mixed pickle and onion, tomato and cucumber
Keema Naan $5.00
- plain flour bread stuffed with lamb mince
Tandoori Chicken $19 / $11
- Whole chicken marinated overnight with dominating spices and cooked in tandoor
Ambience Kid's Meal $12.00
- Very mild butter chicken, cheese naan and soft drink
Cheese & Garlic Naan $5.00
- Naan stuffed with mild cheese and garnished with garlic and butter
Vegetable Spring Rolls (8pcs) $5.50
- Spring rolls filled with vegetables and herbs rolled in a crispy wonton style pastry
Daal Makhni $13.50
- A harmonious combination of lentil cooked with butter and cream
Kadai Paneer $14.50
- Cubes of indian cottage cheese cooked with onion, capsicum and secret spices