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

Crispy Chicken Burger $3.50
- A tender breaded chicken patty topped with crisp lettuce and creamy mayo
V $3.10
Side Salad $3.50
- Freshly handcut lettuce, cucumber, grated cheese, tomatoes and red onion.
S $3.50
12 pcs $9.80
Bacon & Cheese Potato $6.20
- Warm up to the distinctive taste of rich, creamy cheese and manuka smoked bacon on our delicious oven-baked potato. It’s the just-right choice for lunch, dinner or late-night snack.
BBQ Deluxe Double Stack $6.50
- Featuring two fresh NZ beef patties, lettuce, tomato, red onion, pickle and topped with tangy BBQ sauce
Big Bacon Classic $9.20
- Premium juicy fresh beef, manuka smoked bacon on a toasted premium bun. It’s a classic.

Small $8.70
Small $11.70
Beetroot Relish $1.70
Crumbed Chicken Tenders $13.70
- With Pigtail fries OR Mash & seasonal vegetables. Accompanied with gravy.
Sour Cream $1.70
Mint Sauce $1.70
New Zealand Lamb Burger $21.70
- Prime lamb pattie with beetroot & tomato relish.
Jelly Tip Sundae $13.70
- Served with chocolate sauce & cream.

Vegetable biryani $12.00
- Rice cooked with vegetables, herbs and spices
Chicken tikka masala (med) $13.50
- Succulent tandoori chicken morsels cooked in a spicy gravy with greens peppers
Masala (lamb or beef)(med-hot) $14.00
- Succulent meat cooked in spicy gravy with green peppers
Naan $2.50
Lamb nawabi (mild or med or hot) $14.00
- Lamb sauteed with onions & tomatoes, cooked in cream & garnished with coconut
Vegetable jalfrezi(med or hot) $12.00
- Fresh seasonal vegetables cooked in aromatic indian spices
Balti (chicken/lamb) (med or hot) $14/$14
- Boneless meat slices cooked with onion, capsicum, and a selection of spices
Vegetable samosa (2pcs) $4.50
- Flaky pastry, filled with diced potatoes, peas and cumin seed the fried golden brown

-combo $5.00
Jr. Carl
- Chargrilled beef patty with lettuce, American Cheese and our special sauce.
Carl’s catch fish sandwich $7.90
- Two crispy battered fish fillets, tartare sauce, fresh lettuce and tomato on a seeded bun.
Crisscut fries $4.00
- Crunchy bites of crisscut potatoes.
Monster breakfast toasted sandwich $5.90
- It starts with bacon, then a sausage patty, a folded egg, and Swiss and cheddar cheese, between two slices of toasted sourdough.
Jr. Dbl cheeseburger
- Two chargrilled beef patties with pickles, onion, American Cheese, mustard and ketchup.
-1/2 lb. Angus $14.90
Chili cheese fries $5.50
- Natural-cut french fries smothered in chilli beef and shredded, melted cheese.

Karahi Chicken med or hot + rice $15.00
Plain Naan Bread $2.50
Lamb Biryani $10.00
Lamb Saag Gosht med + rice $15.00
Vegetable Samosa $4.00
Paneer Mattar mild + rice $14.00
Chicken Tikka 4 pcs $8.00
Lamb Nawabi med + rice $15.00

Chicken, blue vein and pear ragout $17.5
- filled crepes served with salad
Fries with aioli $6.5
French toast $17.5
- served with fruit compote and roasted almonds
Mushrooms $4.0
Bacon $4.0
kransky sausages $4.0
Omelette served with toasted foccacia $17.5 / $19.5
- Filling choices of: bacon, cheese, mushroom, onion, capsicum, spinach, tomato and ham. 2 fillings / 3 fillings
Eggs Benedict $18.5
- with our handcrafted hollandaise sauce and the choice of bacon, salmon or spinach

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

Tandoori Roti $2.00
- A whole meal flour bread baked in tandoor
Tandoori Chicken (Half) $9.99
- Whole chicken marinated in yoghurt, spices, ginger garlic paste, cooked in tandoor
Beef Kadai $13.99
- Cooked in tomato, onions, capsicum, ginger, garlic and spices finished with fresh coriander
Beef Saag $13.99
- Cooked with spinach, onion, tomato, ginger, garlic and freshly ground spices
Lamb Vindalo $14.50
- This spicy dish cooked with onion gravy and ground spices
Garlic Naan $2.50
- Plain naan sprinkled with garlic baked in tandoor
Lamb Rogan Josh $14.50
- Cooked with onion, tomato gravy and finished with spices
Paneer Butter Masala $12.50
- Cottage cheese cooked in cashew paste, tomato, spices, butter and creamy sauce

Mini Mummas $5.95
- Six mini fried bread with cream, two sauces, two toppings (extra topping 50C)
Hei Bro Burger (Chicken) $16.95
- Combo with Chips & Drink
Moko Burger (Kids Burger) $11.90
- Combo with Chips & Drink
Sweet As $6.95
- Steamed Pudding, Custard, Cream, with two toppings (extra topping 50C)
Not Even Ow Burger (Vegan) $8.95
- Kumara and Bean pattie, Cheese, Tomato, Beetroot, Mesculin, Tomato relish, Satay sauce, Aioli on a rewena porotaka bun
Tumeke Burger (Hamburger) $8.95
- Gourmet Beef Pattie, Tomato, Beetroot, Red Onion, Mustard, Relish, Aioli on a porotaka bun
Hei Bro Burger (Chicken) $10.95
- free range chicken, streaky bacon, avocado, tomato, mesculin, red onion, aioli, tomato relish on a rewena porotaka bun
The Big Cuzzie Burger (Beef / Bacon) $16.95
- Combo with Chips & Drink

Calamari Chips $ 12.00
- Served with Tartare or Sweet Thai Chili
Apricot Crumbed Chicken $ 25.00
- Crumbed chicken breast with apricot sauce served with salad and fries
Steak Sandwich $ 15.00
- Rump steak with Lettuce , Tomato, Beetroot, Cucumber, Gouda Cheese and Eggplant chutney
Add $ 2.00
- For avocado
Fish & Chips $ 20.00
- Pan fried or Beer battered fish served with salad or fries
The Works Burger $ 17.00
- Homemade Beef Pattie with Bacon, Onion rings, Egg, Lettuce, Beetroot, Cucumber 8. Cheddar cheese
Bowl Of Fries $ 8.00
- Served with Tomato sauce & Aioli
Add for mushrooms $ 2.00

Sandwiches & Toasted Sandwiches from $3.00
BLT or BELT $7.00
Bacon & Eggs $14.00
Panini $9.50
- w Beef or Pork or Salmon from
Sausages & Eggs $13.50
Muffins & Scones $3.00
Fish & Chips $13.50
Beef Nachos $12.00

Mushroom & Bacon Vol au Vent $11.9
- Creamy mushrooms and bacon in a warm pastry case.
Catch of the Day $31.9
- Depending on availability - ask our waitstaff.
Spiced Squid $13.9
- Squid pieces dusted in cajun and lemon pepper, lightly fried and served with garlic aioli.
Upgrade to Curly Fries or Wedges $2.5
Oven-Roasted Half Chicken $26.5
- A half chicken marinated in our Chef's special blend of mild spices, then oven-roasted and served with fries and salad.
Two Eggs $3.5
Pan Fried Scallops $16.9
- Sautéed scallops with crispy bacon, presented on seasonal salad. With lemon and garlic aioli.
Flat white, cappuccino, short/long black $4.0

Eggs Benny With Smoked Salmon $17.00
- Smoked Salmon, Hollandaise, Rocket Leaves And Toasted Ciabatta Bread.
Hawaiian S $8 / L $15
- Champagne Ham & Fresh Pineapple.
Make My Day $16.00
- Bacon. Sausage, Tomato, Mushroom, Hash Browns, Eggs & Ciabatta Toast.
Scotch Fillet Steak $19.00
- Marinated With Rosemary & Garlic Oil. Served With Herb Roasted Potatoes, Mushroom Sauce & A Crisp Green Salad.
Nicoise Salad $15.00
- Tuna, Olives, Feta, Egg, Mesculin Leaves & Italian Dressing.
Seafood Marinara S $10 / L $19
- Fresh Fish, Shrimps, Mussels, Calamari And Capers
Crepes-Sweet $10-11
- Banana With Caramel & Cointreau Sauce.
Eggs Benny- Vegetarian $15.00
- With Baby Spinach, Roast Mushrooms, Roast Tomatoes, Hollandaise And Toasted Ciabatta Bread.

Garlic Steak and Mushroom $11.00
Hasbrown $1.00
Friday Boil up $12.00
Hawaiian Burger $8.00
Steak Burger $8.00
24B Burger $16.00
Add Beef pattie $4.00
Cakes $4.00

Ginger Chicken /Lamb - Onion and tomato based exotic curry simmered with fresh ginger $15.50, Lamb: $16.50
Reshmi Kebab - Succulent chicken pieces – a milder version of chicken tikka (5 pieces) $12.50
Vegetable Jaypuri - Crisp seasonal vegetables with aromatic spices – garnished with cashews and poppadom pieces $14.50
Chicken or Lamb Vindaloo - A powerful curry with ground chilli, garam masala and fresh tomatoes $15.50, Lamb: $16.50
Vegetable Samosa - Wholesome vegetables in a mild masala sauce, encased in a crisp tasty pastry (2 Samosa) served with chutney $6.50
Chicken Tikka - Lean chicken, marinated in spicy yoghurt, tender baked in the Tandoor (5 pieces) $12.50
Dahl Maharani - Whole black lentils soaked overnight, cooked on a slow fire with fenugreek and mustard seeds $13.50
Chicken Tikka Masala - Marinated pieces of chargrilled chicken breast with garlic, ginger and aromatic spices – ever popular $15.90