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

Lamb and Kumara Wrap with Side Salad N/A
Seafood Chowder Old Style Seafood Chowder served with a Bread Roll. N/A
Banana Cake N/A
Kumara Bacon Orange Salad N/A
Hummus, Aubergine, Oven Roasted Tomato and Salad Tortilla Wrap N/A
Ham, Mushroom and Spinach Tortino with Garden Salad N/A
Coconut Rough Slice N/A
Ham & Cheese Macaroni N/A

Giovanni’s Italian Salad $17.50
- Crunchy romaine lettuce, buffalo mozzarella, cherry tomatoes, stuffed red peppers, red onion, kalamata olives, homemade Italian dressing, drizzled with basil pesto. (v)
Prosciutto with buffalo mozzarella $13.50
- Oven toasted bread with prosciutto, buffalo mozzarella, olive oil and grossing
San Marco 18.50
- Sundried tomatoes, spinach, red onion, mozzarella, Napoli sauce
Molto Carne $19.50
- Italian chorizo, Tuscan salami, bacon, mozzarella, Napoli sauce
Additional toppings $2.00
- Red onion, spinach, basil, olives, capsicum, pineapple, capers, mushroom
Sizzling Rump Steak (300gm) $28.50
- Traditional Italian style steak cooked to your choice, served with herb roast potatoes or wood fired oven roasted vegetables with green salad and choice of blue cheese or mushroom sauce. For well-done steak, please allow adequate time for correct cooking
Fiorentina $17.50
- Coz lettuce, olives, pear, gorgonzola cheese, bell pepper, Tuscan salami, hazelnuts and homemade Italian dressing with splash of basil pesto
Pollo Alla Parmigiana $29.50
- Crumbed chicken breast, wood fired oven roasted topped with Napoletana sauce and mozzarella served on bed wood fired oven roasted vegetables, polenta, porcini and basil pesto

Cannoli alla siciliana $13.50
- Classic recipe from south of Italy, filled with ricotta, chocolate and pistachios
Selezione di Pane – Bread Selection $15.50
- Today’s selection of freshly made breads and dips
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
Baked cheese cake $13.00
- Ricotta and mascarpone, served with raspberry coulis
Spaghetti al profumo di mare –Pasta with fresh mussels, and anchovies $24.50
- Transport yourself to the shores of the Adriatic Sea with this pasta dish brimming with fresh mussels and anchovies, fresh tomato base and Italian capers plus a selection of fresh seafood that changes every day
Minestrone Soup $11.00
- My minestrone soup is loaded with good for you veggies and beef stock
Tagliatelle (Ta-ya-tel-le) alla Carbonara – “Carbonara’s” Tagliatelle $23.00
- Fresh egg, diced pancetta, provolone cheese, garlic and a sprinkle of crushed pepper, so simple but so delicious
Gamberoni Arrosto – Grilled prawns $24.50
- Marinated prawns in fresh herbs, chilli, olive oil and served with freshly baked focaccia

Sweet & wild - pancakes $17.90
- Sweet pancakes served with bacon, banana, berry compote and mascarpone
Scope salad $18.50
- Roasted kumara & parnips, pumpkins seeds, baby spinach, quinoa w/ a citrus chilli emulsion.
Shroom for more $19.90
- Mushroom sliced and sauteed ingarlic and thyme, finished in a creamy sauce topped with fresh shaved parmesan and watercress
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
Tikka's catch $22.00
- Wild pulled pork sliders served with a fennel and apple slaw, watercress and lemon vinaigrette. with criss - cut fries and aioli
Butcher's best $23.00
- Venison burged served with sriracha, rocket, roasted red capsicum, swiss cheese and criss cut fries
-Add chicken, pulled pork or duck for $6.00
Fearless huntress - french toast $17.90
- Egg fried brioche, crispy bacon, maple syrup with toasted almonds and grilled bananas, topped with cinnamon sugar

Sweet Crêpes - La Grand Marnier (Grand Marnier, lemon & sugar) $10.90
Danish Chocolate $4.00
Chocolate Cake $4.00
Fish & Chips $9.50
Fruit Juice in a glass $3.80
BLT (bacon, lettuce, tomato) $9.90
Wedges & Sour Cream $9.90
Chips $5.00

Small Combo (Chips & Drink) $18.50
Large Chicken $11.50
Falafel (Veg) $14.00
Large Mixed Meat $13.00
Small Lamb $10.50
Large Lamb $11.50
Small Lamb $9.50
Chicken $16.50

Quinoa $17.50
- quinoa, black beans, roasted corn, rum infused pineapple, roasted red peppers, leaf lettuce, lime garlic vinaigrette - w/ grilled chicken $23.50 / w/ chilled grilled prawns $23.50
Patacones $9.50
- fried plantain slices, black beans, queso (based on availability)
Chili con Carne
- signature black bean chili, guasacaca, warm corn chips, salad
Sopaipillas $9.50
- crunchy fried puffed pastry triangles dusted w/ cinnamon sugar, served w/ chocolate, caramel or honey
Chimichanga
- crispy fried creamy cheese filled filled flour tortilla, black beans, salsa, guasacaca, salad
Marinated chicken breast $24.50
Vegetarian $18.50
250 gram scotch fillet steak $29.50

Garlic cheese bread $4.50 each
Sauces
- Mayonnaise, Spicy Lemon, Garlic Yogurt, Tomato Relish, Hot Chilli, Mint, BBQ Sauce, Hummus, Sweet Chilli, Tahini, Garlic Mayo, Apricot, Satay, Plum
Salad $16.00
- Enjoy fresh salad vegetables served with your choice of lamb, chicken, or falafel and any 3 sauces. As well as Ali Baba’s warm garlic and olive oil dressing. You can also choose to have olives, capers, Jalapeños, and capsicum on top of your salad.
Tunisian $16.00
- Flavoursome cream sauce, spinach, mushrooms, onions, tomatoes, garlic, feta cheese, with your choice of lamb, chicken, falafel cooked risotto style and served with a fresh side salad.
Shiek $18.00
- Spinach, Tuna, chilli pickle, cream cheese, topped with sweet chilli.
Mixed $ 10.50
Amazigh $16.00
- Spicy cream sauce of coconut and tomato, spinach, mushrooms, onions, with Berber spices with your choice of lamb, chicken, falafel served on rice, accompanied with a fresh side salad.
Traditional $16.00
- Spicy cream sauce, spinach, mushrooms, onions, tomatoes, garlic and your choice of lamb, chicken, falafel. Served with fresh salad.

Onion Bhaji (4pcs) $4.00
- Sliced Onions dipped in battered chick pea flour and spices then deep fried.
Shahi Paneer $12.50
- Cubes of cottage cheese cooked in tomato, cashew paste, cream and spices
Plain Naan Or Butter Naan $2.00
- Plain flour bread baked in tandoor
Savnam Curry $12.50
- Mushroom cooked with green peas, spices and creamy sauce
Cheese & Garlic Naan $4.50
- Naan stuffed with cheese and sprinkled with garlic
Tandoori Roti $2.00
- A whole meal flour bread baked in tandoor
Vege Samosa (2pcs) $4.00
- Triangular pastry filled with mixture of diced potatoes, green peas, Cumin seed and coriander seed then deep fried
Lamb Biryani $13.99
- Cooked with rice, tomato, onion, ginger, garlic, aromatic spices and finish fresh green coriander

MINCE & CHEESE PIE $4.50
CAJUN CHICKEN WINGS $2.50
SAUSAGE ROLLS $4.00
VEGETABLE QUICHE $12.50
WRAPS $7.50
PANINI OF THE DAY $12.50
GF BEEF LASAGNE $12.50
BUTTER CHICKEN PIE $5.30

Hot Roast Sandwiches $7.00
Omelette $14.50
Cereal Breakfast from $3.50
French Toast $14.50
Soup of the Day & Toast $8.00
Toast & Spreads $6.50
Cheesy Wedges $9.50
Vega Breakfast $14.50

Ketchup Sauce n/a
- Get the classic American taste. Thick and rich, our ketchup mixes tomato with vinegar, spiced up with the flavours of celery, clove, onion and cayenne
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
The Almighty Angus® 1/2lb n/a
- Crispy bacon, a 1/2 pound of juicy 100% NZ Angus beef, red onion, cheese, and a dash of tomato relish in our new chilli chive bun. If you’re serious about seriously good Angus, you'll want to make time for this burger
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
Chick'n McCheese n/a
- A delicious combination of crispy coated chicken, lettuce, cheese, ketchup and mayonnaise
Bacon & Egg McMuffin n/a
- A hot brekkie made compact. A perfectly cooked egg, deli style bacon and a slice of cheese, cased in a toasted, warm English muffin
Sausage McMuffin n/a
- A hot beef sausage patty, topped with a slice of cheese on a toasted English muffin. Simple and satisfying
Chicken McWrap® Caesar - Crispy n/a
- Introducing the new delicious Chicken Caesar McWrap®, with crispy 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

Scallops $2.00
2 Fish, 2 sausages, 2 crabsticks & Chips $10.00
Sausages $2.00
4 Fish, 2 Hot Dogs, 2 sausages, 2 pot fritters & Chips $20.00
Garlic Chips $3.50
2 Fish & chips $5.00
1 Fish, 1 Hot Dog & Chips $5.00
Hawaiian Burger $6.00

HOT CAKES
- Three fluffy, light hotcakes are toasted to have a crispy outside, then served with butter and maple syrup.
THE KING'S BREKKIE
- Dine like The King with a Bacon & Egg Muffin, two delicious breakfast sausages and hash bites. Perfect for a lazy weekend breakfast.
SAUSAGE, EGG & CHEESE MUFFIN STUNNER
- The Sausage, Egg & Cheese Stunner Meal includes one Sausage, Egg & Cheese muffin, Small Fries, Regular Hot Drink and a Link Sausage. Now that's value. Available until 11 am at participating restaurants.
ORIGINAL TENDERCRISP
- Try our premium chicken fillet, juicy tomatoes and premium lettuce in a big, fresh corn dusted bun. Top it with creamy mayo and youve got the Original TENDERCRISP® burger. Add a regular fries and regular soft drink to make it a value meal.
KING MUFFIN
- Two sausage patties, two slices of cheese, streaky bacon, a freshly cracked egg and ketchup all packed into a toasted English muffin. It’s a breakfast that’ll last you til lunch.
SIDE SALAD
- If you feel like you need something extra fresh and crunchy, try our garden salad. Crisp, fresh vegetables with a zingy dressing.
CHICKEN CAESAR TENDERCRISP
- Take a delicious TENDERCRISP® fillet made with 100% NZ chicken breast, Heinz Seriously Good Caesar Dressing, tomato relish, premium lettuce, tomato, bacon and some more of that Seriously Good Dressing. Add a regular fries and regular soft drink to make it a value meal.
FRIES
- More delicious than ever, our signature piping hot salted fries are golden on the outside and fluffy on the inside.

Fried rice chicken $11.00
Any curry (except seafood), rice, paratha bread & mango lassi (half serve) $10.00
Masala fish/prawn $17.50
- a rich thick tomato, onion & capsicum with spices and herbs
Crab curry (Kerala style) $17.50
- fresh crabs cooked in to the coconut & tomato masala gravy with aromatic spices and herbs
Plain Uthappam $8.50
- a thick pan cake with toppings right in to the batter
Fried rice fish/prawn $15.00
Mysore masala dosa $12.50
- special dosa filled with potato masala and chutneys
Chilli chicken $15.50
- grilled marinated boneless chicken/beef cooked with capsicum, onion an chinese sauce