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

Fish & Chips
- Beer Battered or Pan-fried fish of the day. Served with Pigtail fries, tartare sauce & salad.
Lemon Pepper Calamari $16.70
- With aioli & sweet chilli
Plum $1.70
New Zealand Lamb Burger $21.70
- Prime lamb pattie with beetroot & tomato relish.
Ham & Pineappple Pizza $13.70
- With Pigtail fries
New Zealand Lamb Steaks $31.70
- Marinated lamb steak set upon roasted golden kumara & gourmet potatoes, green beans, rocket & mint.
South Indian Salmon $30.70
- Crusted salmon fillet with sesame seed, poppy seed & lemon pepper set on Asian slaw with orange & fennel salad & celeriac remoulade.
Small $11.70

Large fries $3.50
Pepperoni lovers $8.90
- Spicy pepperoni, pepperoni & pepperoni topped with melting mozzarella
Ham and cheese $5.00
- Ham topped with mozzarella
Seafood deluxe $11.50
- A delicious combination of shrimp, calamari, clams, mussels, surimi with melting mozzarella & lemon pepper sprinkle
BBQ chicken & bacon $11.00
- Succulent chicken, onion, bacon & melting mozzarella with a tangy BBQ swirl
BBQ Hawaiian $8.50
- Tasty ham, bacon, pineapple, onion & mozzarella with a tangy BBQ swirl
Beef and onion $5.00
- Beef & onion topped with mozzarella
Veg hot 'n' spicy $5.00
- Capsicum, spicy jalapeno & mozzarella

Tom Yum $7.50
- Famous thai spicy soup with healthy herbs and mushrooms
Stir Fried Cashew Nuts with Seasonal Vegetables $16.50
Corn Cake (5 Pieces) $7.00
- With kaffir leaves thai spices
Beef Salad $15.50
- With thai spices, tomato, mint and seasonal vegetables
Spicy Seafood Salad $18.50
- With lemon juice, tomato and seasonal vegetables
Green Curry $15.50
- With thai herbs, bamboo shoots, coconut milk and vegetables
Stir Fried Noodles $15.50
- With black bean sauce, carrots and vegetables
Stir Fried Basil Leaves Chilli & Vegetable $15.50
- With coconut milk, pumpkin and crushed peanuts

-1/3 lb. Angus $11.90
Big cheeseburger $5.50
- Just like its name implies, the Big Cheeseburger features a big, tasty, chargrilled beef patty with cheddar cheese, dill pickles, mustard and ketchup all on a 4.5” bun.
-1/3 lb. Angus $12.50
Available in select stores only.
-1/2 lb. Angus $14.50
Alabama chicken $9.90
- A breaded chicken fillet topped with bacon, onion straws, cheese, fresh lettuce, tomato and slathered top and bottom with creamy aioli.
-burguer only $5.00
Chicken & bacon sandwich $8.90
- Chargrilled chicken breast, bacon, swiss cheese, lettuce, tomato and mayo on a honey wheat bun.

7AM - 11:30AM
Scope salad $18.50
- Roasted kumara & parnips, pumpkins seeds, baby spinach, quinoa w/ a citrus chilli emulsion.
Mai mai duck $23.00
- Braised duck served with rocket, pickled red onions and salsa verde. with criss-cut fries and aioli
Fearless huntress - french toast $17.90
- Egg fried brioche, crispy bacon, maple syrup with toasted almonds and grilled bananas, topped with cinnamon sugar
Hook line and sinker $17.50
- Seafood chowder, served with ciabatta
Doe eyed $12.00
- Hot oatmeal, chopped dates, spiced toasted almonds, raw chia seeds w natural or coconut yoghurt, warm almond or full milk on the side
Yes dear $23.00
- Fettuccini pasta served with a spicy pomadoro, parmesan cheese, fresh chives and avocado oil, topped with venison meatballs
Hungry hunter $23.90
- Eggs any style, scope venison sausage, bacon, roast tomato, button mushrooms, scope potato cake w toast and relish

Field Mushroom, Blue Cheese, Walnuts, Caramelised Onion $17.50
Light Start Breakfast $17.90
- With candied walnuts, lemon cream cheese, maple syrup. Toasted ciabatta, avocado, ham, poached cage-free eggs, cheese, grilled tomato
Eggs, Tomato & Toast $13.00
- Cage-free eggs, grilled tomato, toasted ciabatta
Grilled Haloumi Salad $17.50
- Mixed lettuce, peas, mint, red onion, croutons, lemon & pesto yoghurt dressing. Low Gluten option available.
Egg (1) $2.40
BBQ Pulled Pork $18.50
- Pulled pork, smokey BBQ sauce, honey mayo slaw.
Smoked Salmon $6.90
Strawberries (seasonal) $3.90

The Clubhouse Chicken - Crispy n/a
- Turn your attention to The Clubhouse Chicken - Crispy. With a crispy chicken patty, crispy bacon, grilled onion, Swiss Cheese, tomato, lettuce, and Big Mac® sauce in a brioche style bun; this burger tastes as good as it looks
Loaded Fries Sweet Chilli & Sour Cream n/a
- Bring your fries to life...Try our legendary crispy french fries topped with smooth sour cream and finished off with tasty sweet chilli sauce. Your tastebuds will be screaming for more!
BLT Bagel n/a
- Lightly toasted bagel with a rasher of bacon, crisp lettuce, a juicy slice of tomato and creamy mayonnaise
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 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
Filet-o-Fish n/a
- Dive in and enjoy our Filet-o-Fish. Sourced for its succulent and fresh flavour, the fish we use is renowned for its succulent moist texture, white flesh and great taste
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
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

BACON CHEESEBURGER
- All the goodness of a Cheeseburger plus bacon! Made with our signature flame-grilled beef patty topped with a simple layer of melted cheese, bacon rashes, crinkle cut pickles, yellow mustard, and ketchup on a toasted sesame seed bun.
CHEESE & BACON TENDERCRISP
- Try our latest King's Collection addition! Juicy Tendercrisp Chicken Patty made with 100% Ingham's Chicken Breast, 2 slices of Cheese, Premium Lettuce, Tomato, Red Onions, 2 layers of Bacon Rashes and Aioli sauce, all on a lightly corn dusted bun
CHOCOLATE SUNDAE WITH OREO COOKIES
- Cool, creamy, and velvety Soft Serve topped with chocolate sauce, and sprinkled with Oreo Cookies. Our sundae with Oreo Cookies is only here for a limited time at participating restaurants
PERI PERI TENDERCRISP
- Just like the Original, but with a little flame. Premium chicken fillet, juicy sliced tomatoes, and premium lettuce, topped with our delicious spicy mayo. Add a regular fries and regular soft drink to make it a value meal.
CRUNCHY BBQ BACON DOUBLE WHOPPER
- The Crunchy BBQ Bacon Double Whopper: comes with all the goodness of a Double Whopper with Cheese plus BBQ sauce, 4 Rashes of Bacon and Onion Chips. Part of our Summer Crunch Range, available for a limited time.
CRUNCHY BBQ BACON WHOPPER
- The classic Whopper with a Crunchy twist! Comes with all the goodness of a Whopper plus BBQ sauce, Cheese, 4 Rashes of Bacon and Onion Chips. Part of our Summer Crunch Range, available for a limited time.
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
- Our world famous WHOPPER® features our flame-grilled beef topped with juicy tomatoes, fresh cut lettuce, creamy mayonnaise, crunchy pickles, and sliced white onions on a soft sesame seed bun. Add a regular fries and regular soft drink to make it a value meal.

Garlic cheese bread $4.50
SAUCES
- Mayonnaise, Spicy Lemon, Garlic Yoghurt, Tomato Relish, Hot Chilli, Mint, BBQ Sauce, Hummus, Sweet Chilli, Tahini, Garlic Mayo, Apricot, Satay, Plum
Shiek $18.00
- Spinach, Tuna, chili pickle, cream cheese, topped with sweet chili
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
Kashrut $16.00
- Your choice of lamb, chicken, or Falafel cooked with tomatoes, herbs, spinach, mushrooms, onions, Berber spices, wrapped in the thin Kebab bread with olives, mozzarella, and cream cheeses and baked in Ali Baba’s oven. Topped with garlic mayonnaise and sweet chili sauces and served with a fresh side salad
Chicken $10.00
Lamb $ 9.50
Sahara $18.00
- Spinach, Sun-dried Tomatoes, Jalapeños, cream cheese, prawns, olives, topped with sweet chili

Garbanzo Beans $13.00
- Slow cooked chick peas with Spanish chorizo, paprika, garlic, onion and basil. Served with Che's spicy sauce and Chilean bread.
Peruvian Style Raw Fish $14.00
- Fresh fish marinated in lemon, ginger, garlic, red onion and coriander. Served with roasted kumara, deep fried spiced corn and Chilean bread.
Short Ribs $29.00
- Beef ribs cooked to perfection by our Latino chefs. Served with mesclun salad, provenzala sauce and Chilean bread.
Vegetariano $25.00
- For our vegetarian friends, we have three pieces croquets made with chickpeas, Peruvian super grain quinoa, black beans, lentils, garlic, onions and herbs. Served with Pebre sauce and Chilean bread.
Salad $5.00
- tomato, lettuce, olives, cucumber, dressing
Bandido $18.00
- For children, we offer this mexican dish of a large tortilla, filled with chicken served with salad, fried and garlic mayo.
Molleja $27.00
- Lamb sweetbread barbecued in our own home built grill. Spiced with merken and lemon juice. Served on a bed of pickled vegetables with chimichurri sauce, mesclun salad and Chilean bread.
Biscocho (Sponge Cake) $10.00
- Filled with custard and caramel, soaked in three different types of milk and covered in toasted meringue.

Cotto E Funghi $20.00
- Tomato sauce - mozzarella - cooked ham - mushrooms
Napoli $16.00
- tomato sauce - anchovies - capers
Ortolana $23.00
- tomato sauce - mozzarella - capsicum - zucchini - artichokes - mushrooms
Calzone Imperfetto $23.50
- Mozzarella- ham- tomato sauce- mushrooms - olives - onions - capsicum - rocket
Focaccia $7.00
- Our pizza base with garlic oil - salt - origano
Mantovana $20.00
- Mozzarella - blue cheese - walnuts
Burrata Platter $23.00
- dreamy fresh cheese that consist of a mozzarella pouch, rather than a ball, filled with a delicate milky mousseserved with focaccia, oven roasted vegetables and cured meat
Prawns $6.00

Add Scotch Steak $6.00
Add Egg, cheese or garlic butter $1.00
kiwi Silver Breakfast $16.00
- bacon sausage, eggs, hash brown, tomato baked beans or spaghetti on toast
(all burgers come with lettuce tomato beetroot and onion)
Hasbrown $1.00
Steak Burger $8.00
Add mushroom or bacon $3.00
Tuesday Chop Suey $7.00/$9.00

Kadai Chicken $15.50
- Boneless chicken cooked with capsicum, onion and secret spices
Saag Chicken $15.50
- Boneless chicken cooked with spinach and onion gravy garnished with ginger
Gulab Jamun ( 2 pieces) $4.00
- Sweet milk solid dumpling in rose and cardamom scented sugar syrup
Prawn Masala $18.50
- prawns cooked in onion and tomato gravy with spices
Butter Naan $3.50
- Plain flour bread garnished with butter
Ambience Kid's Meal $12.00
- Very mild butter chicken, cheese naan and soft drink
Mixed Platter $16.00
- Platter consist of samosa, chicken tikka, vegetable pakoda and seekh kebab served with mint and tamarind sauce
Cheese & Garlic Naan $5.00
- Naan stuffed with mild cheese and garnished with garlic and butter

Olives w lemon & thyme (GF, V) $7
Smoked almonds (GF, V) $7
Beef fillet, garlic herb polenta, green pea puree, mushroom croquette, black pepper tuille, truffle foam $38
House baked Ciabatta w olive oil, butter (V) $7.5
Chicken liver pate, rhubarb relish, toasted baguette $16.5
French onion soup w gruyere crouton $16
Mixed salad greens, with walnut vinaigrette (V) $16
Green pea risotto, feta, tomato, candied olives (GF, V) $35