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

Tomato $1.70
Snack Pizza $15.70
- Please ask for today's flavour
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.
Mayonnaise $1.70
Roast Vegetable Lasagne $25.70
- Roasted vegetables layered with fresh spinach lasagne, tomato concasse & cheese. Served with a Passata sauce.
Medium $12.70
Sauces
Large $21.70

Xtra Large $3.90
Seafood deluxe $11.50
- A delicious combination of shrimp, calamari, clams, mussels, surimi with melting mozzarella & lemon pepper sprinkle
Apricot chicken $10.50
- Succulent chicken, onion, capsicum & melting mozzarella with an apricot swirl
Veg supreme $7.50
- Mushroom, onion, capsicum, pineapple, tomato ane melting mozzarella with garlic & oregano seasoning
Onion rings $3.50
Garlic bread $3.50
Chocolate mousse $3.50
Italiano $8.90
- Spicy pepperoni, cabanossi, mushroom, capsicum, olives and melting mozzarella with garlic & oregano seasoning

Fat Steak Sandwich $21.60
- Served on focaccia with salad, caramelised onions, cheese, aioli, wedges, and a side of sour cream
Panfried Tarakihi Fillets $28.00
- Panfried tarakihi fillets on crushed new potatoes, fat dog homemade piccalilli with fresh rocket
B.L.A.T. $20.50
- Bacon, lettuce, avocado and tomato stack served with wedges and sour cream
Satay Chicken Salad $19.40 / S $14.90
- Fat dog favourite - tender chicken breast, marinated in satay sauce and served with crispy noodles and salad greens
Garlic Bread $6.90
Wedges $6.10
Chunky Fruit Salad $13.90 / S $9.50
- Chunky fresh fruit salad served with yoghurt
Beer Battered Fish & Chips $22.90
- NZ beer battered fish fillets served with crispy fries, tartare sauce, and a garden salad

-combo $5.00
Chili cheese fries $5.50
- Natural-cut french fries smothered in chilli beef and shredded, melted cheese.
Portobello mushroom thickburger
- Chargrilled beef patty, swiss cheese, Portobello mushrooms in sauce, lettuce, red onions, tomato and mayo on a seeded bun.
Memphis bbq thickburger
- Pulled Pork with a Charbroiled Beef Patty, Crispy Onion Straws, Melting Cheese and BBQ sauce on a Seeded bun.
Chicken tenders
- Chicken tenders dipped in buttermilk, lightly breaded and cooked to a golden brown. Served with a choice of ranch, honey mustard or BBQ dipping sauces.
Super star with cheese $9.50
- Two chargrilled beef patties, two slices of cheddar cheese, two slices of tomato, onions, dill pickles, lettuce, mayo and our special sauce on a seeded bun.
-1/3 lb. Angus $11.90
Original thickburger
- Chargrilled 100% Angus beef patty, two slices of cheddar cheese, two slices of tomato, red onion, pickles, lettuce, mustard, mayo and ketchup on a seeded bun.

Salmon Steaks (DF) $19.50
- Third Place CafeThai infused grilled salmon steak with a coconut basmati rice, lemon hollandaise sauce and a fresh cucumber, radish, pickled ginger and edamame bean salad.
Roasted Kumara Mumble Jumble (V no sausage) $17.50
- Third Place Cafe - Enjoy an all day breakfast or brunch with friends overlooking lake Rotorua - Gluten Friendly options available on request.Roasted sweet potato combined with caramelized onions, fried tomatoes and chorizo sausage, topped with a poached egg & hollandaise sauce.
Hash browns x 2 N/A
Toasted ham and cheese sandwich $5.50
Roasted tomato x 2 N/A
Kransky sausages and chips $7.50
Favourite Eggs ‘Bene’ (V) $15.50
- Toasted Ciabatta topped with wilted spinach, two poached eggs and hollandaise sauce. Smoked salmon extra $4.50 Bacon, ham or avocado extra $3.50
Moroccan Chicken Salad (GF) (DF) $18.50
- Third Place CafeTender strips of corn fed chicken coated in a Moroccan seasoning, seared and served on a green salad with toasted cashews, sweet chilli and aioli dressing.

Toast $3.00
Lamb and Beetroot $18.00
- Feta, orange, candid walnut, smoked lamb, beetroot,
Eggs Benedict $15.00
- Poached eggs, toasted ciabatta, wilted spinach, streaky bacon or smoked salmon, hollandaise sauce
All Served on toasted Turkish Pocket with garden salad (G/free available )
Cold Tasters Plate $20.00
- Cured meats, chutney, beer cheese, crostini
Roman Gnocchi (Vegetarian) $18.00
- Oven baked, trio of cheese, sautéed mushroom, wilted mushroom
Hashbrown $3.50
Beef burger $20.00
- 250 gram burger, bacon, camembert, smoked tomato relish, onion jam, salad, steak fries Add egg 2.50

Rigatoni Alfredo - Pasta Tubes in a Creamy-Cheesy Sauce (add bacon +$3.5) $11
Jalapeno Poppers, Crumbed bites of Cheesy Jalapeno with a side of Blue Cheese dipping sauce - very spicy but very addictive $11
Spaghetti Marinara Bianco, Mussels, Prawns & smoked fish tossed with Spaghetti & Fresh Basil in a garlic, Cream & White wine Sauce $29
Gamberetto, Garlic Prawns topping a Grilled Steak served with our famous roast garlic aioli; served with Caramelized Onion Potato Cake & Salad Greens $39
Fettuccine Funghi, Fresh mushrooms sautéed with garlic & fresh Herbs in a light cream sauce $23.50
Wedges, choice of: Sour cream, salsa, roast capsicum aioli, Sweet chilli, or roast garlic aioli extra dipping sauces $2 $10.50
Lemon Pepper Calamari, Fresh calamari in a light lemon pepper crumb served with our famous roast garlic aioli $29.50
Lasagne Di Casa, Homemade from Grandma Carmella's recipe. A combination of ground beef & Vegetables layered with Pasta & Cheese served with Garden Salad $26.50

Chicken Tikka Masala $12
- Succulent tandoori chicken pieces cooked in a medium spicy gravy with capsicum
Chicken Vindaloo $12
- Boneless chicken cooked with great spice and brown onion gravy in a hot vindaloo sauce
Biryani (Chicken/ Lamb/ Vege) $12
- Rice cooked with chicken, lamb or vegetables in herbs and spices
Chili Chicken $12
- Boneless chicken pieces slices, onion, capsicum and chopped fresh chilies fried golden brown with a dash of hot chili sauced
Palao rice $4
- Rice fried with peas and mixed with herbs and spices
Jeera rice $3.50
- Fried rice with some spices and cumin seed
Mango Chicken $12
- An exotic curry with tender chicken in mild mango flavor sauce
Prawn Masala $15.50
- Succulent prawn cooked in spicy gravy with green peppers

Mulligatawny Soup $14.00
- lightly spiced Indian vegetable, lentil and coconut soup served with Indian flat bread
Asian Pork Belly $30.00
- pork belly cooked in Chinese master stock served with kumara potato puree and red cabbage kimchi
Garlic Ciabatta Bread $6.00
Blackened Salmon $30.00
- cajun spice coated salmon with citrus lane, mash and salad
Mushroom Lasagne $25.00
- fresh lasagne sheets layered with porcini and field mushroom, mushroom veloute and cheese
Warm Cauliflower Cheese Salad $18.00
- roast cauliflower and peas with marscapone, blue vein cream topped with seeds and grilled haloumi
Chocolate Prune Cake $13.00
- lightly spiced chocolate prune cake served with brandied prunes, caramel and vanilla ice cream
Steak Frites $32.00
- grilled sirloin steak with herb butter, grilled mushroom, rocket parmesan salad and shoestring fries

Gai pud met ma muang - stir fried chicken & cashew nuts $17.50
- Chicken & cashew nuts with vegetables.
-with curry powder and vegetables. $19.50
Pla meuk gratee-am - garlic squid $19.00
- Stir fried squid with garlic and black pepper.
Pla meuk prik pao - squid & chilli $19.00
- Stir fried squid with sweet chilli paste and vegetables.
Pud gra tee $17.00
- Stir fried vegetables, garlic and black pepper with your choice of chicken, pork or beef..
Nua, mua nam tok-bbq beef or pork salad $19.50
- Barbecued beef or pork served with Thai herbs, lemon and chilli.
Yum woon sen ga - vermicelli salad $19.50
- Vermicelli salad and spicy sauce with minced pork, chicken or shrimp.
All 5 pieces per serve except "goong grob-deep fried tiger prawns " has 4 pieces

Pavlova $11.5
- New Zealand's most famous dessert - served with whipped cream, ice cream, macerated berries and passionfruit couli.
With our Beef & Bean Mix $18.9
Pan Fried Scallops $16.9
- Sautéed scallops with crispy bacon, presented on seasonal salad. With lemon and garlic aioli.
Hoover Hog $29.5
- 400g Prime roasted pork loin complemented with a creamy mash, seasonal vegetables, Cobb's rich gravy, apple sauce and crackling! A big meal - not for the faint-hearted!
Teas (A pot for one) $4.0
- A selection of specialist Herbal teas available, please ask your waitstaff.
Buffalo Wings $12.9
- Caution: Highly addictive, crispy chicken wings with Cobb's southern spicy wing sauce. Double up for an extra $9.0
Wedges with the Works $13.9
- Topped with melted cheese, chunky tomato salsa, bacon and sour cream.
Two Eggs $3.5

Warm Chicken Salad: Grilled or Crispy n/a
- The new Warm Chicken Salad. With ingredients like crispy or grilled 100% NZ chicken, red cabbage & plump sliced tomatoes, it’s surprisingly delicious
Hot Fudge Sundae n/a
- It's a delicious delight. Fluffy soft-serve made with milk drenched in gooey hot fudge
Grilled Chicken Snack Wrap n/a
- It may be little, but there's a lot to love. 100% chicken breast fillet marinated with spices and grilled to perfection. With fresh iceberg lettuce and creamy mayonnaise
Cheeseburger n/a
- Our legendary cheeseburger is a combo of 100% beef, onions, pickle, ketchup, mustard and cheese, all in a soft burger bun
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
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
Wake up with a Chicken McMuffin n/a
- Take one delicious chicken patty made with NZ chicken breast sourced from Ingham®, in a seasoned tempura coating, then sandwich it with creamy mayo and cheese inside a warm, toasted English muffin
Strawberry Sundae n/a
- Be sweet. Delicious, fluffy soft-serve made with fresh milk, topped with a yummy strawberry sauce

CHEESEBURGER
- You can't go wrong with our Cheeseburger, a signature flame-grilled beef patty topped with a simple layer of melted cheese, crinkle cut pickles, yellow mustard, and ketchup on a toasted sesame seed bun. Add a regular fries and regular soft drink to make it a value meal.
BEEF BIG FEED
- Enjoy a classic Whopper with regular fries, a regular soft drink, three chicken nuggets and a sundae all for only $12 – what a deal! Available for a limited time at participating restaurants.
ONION RINGS
- Served hot and crispy, our golden Onion Rings are the perfect treat.
BEEF BIG FEED
- Enjoy a classic Whopper with regular fries, a regular soft drink, three chicken nuggets and a sundae all for only $12 – what a deal! Available for a limited time at participating restaurants
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.
CREAMY MAYO CHEESEBURGER
- You can't go wrong with our Creamy Mayo Cheeseburger, a signature flame-grilled beef patty topped with a simple layer of melted cheese, crinkle cut pickles, yellow mustard, ketchup and of course, mayo. All on a toasted sesame seed bun. Add a regular fries and regular soft drink to make it a value meal.
THE BOMB
- With flame grilled beef, bacon, creamy mayo, smoky BBQ sauce and our mouth-watering crispy onion chips *drool*.
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.

Napoli $16.00
- tomato sauce - anchovies - capers
Contadina $22.00
- mozzarella - spinach - pork sausage- spinach- chilly- oregano
Buffalo mozzarella $6.00
Emiliana $21.00
- Mozzarella - walnuts - balsamic vinegar - parmesan - rocket
Saporita $22.50
- tomato sauce - mozzarella -blue cheese - spicy salami - capsicum
Siciliana $19.00
- Tomato sauce - mozzarella - tuna - onions
Tartufina $24.00
- Mozzarella- walnuts- rocket- creamy truffle cheese
Cotto E Funghi $20.00
- Tomato sauce - mozzarella - cooked ham - mushrooms