Zanelli's Italian Restaurant in Rotorua Menu

Are you the owner? Manage this listing for free.

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

Combination $14.50
Vegetable $10.00
Beef $13.50
Fish $13.00
Chicken nuggets $0.60
Fish snapper $5.80
Shrimp $13.50
Egg $9.50

Caesar Salad $17,90
- cos lettuce / soft poached free range egg / shaved parmesan / croutons / bacon / anchovies / caesar dressing / parmesan crisp
Peach and Strawberry Crumble $15,90
- balsamic ice cream / whipped cream / molasses powder / black pearls
Gourmet Burger $24,50
- chef’s own beef pattie / guacamole / beetroot / lettuce / smoked tomato /camembert / chilli jam / chilli kelp fries / aioli
Avocado Add $4.90
- bacon
Urbano Chicken Salad $19,90
- free range tenderloins / dukkah crusted / corn succotash / salad greens / baby beets / toasted almonds / white balsamic and orange dressing
Mushrooms $19.50
- marinated grilled field mushrooms / toasted ciabatta / rocket / cherry tomatoes / balsamic syrup / crispy garlic / roasted walnuts / truffle oil / himalayan pink salt
Crab Cakes $24.00
- crumbed / sumac and mint aioli / grilled baby corn spears / urbano salad / spiced caramelised popcorn / sriracha gel
Urbano Chicken Burger $24,50
- free range tenderloins / dukkah crusted / cranberry / camembert / guacamole / smoked tomato / chilli jam / aioli / lettuce / chilli kelp fries

Plain basmati rice $2.50
Prawn malabari $16.50
- Peeled prawns cooked with onions, capsicum, tomatoes and fresh coconut milk, garnished with cream
Beef madras (med) $13.00
- Delicious medium hot beef curry garnished and prepared with coconut, south indian style
Peshwari naan $4.00
- Special naan from peshwari, plain flour bread with sultana, coconut and cottage cheese
Saag (chicken/lamb/beef)(mild or med or hot) $13.5/$14/$13
- Boneless meat cooked in a spinach with indian herbs
Chicken pakora $10.00
- Boneless chicken pieces dipped in sliced chickpea flour and deep fried
Chicken biryani $13.00
- Rice cooked with chicken, herbs and spices
Masala (lamb or beef)(med-hot) $14.00
- Succulent meat cooked in spicy gravy with green peppers

Aloha chicken burger $10.90
- A crispy breaded chicken fillet with a slice of juicy grilled pineapple, bacon, swiss cheese, tomato, lettuce and ranch dressing on a seeded bun.
-combo $7.50
Bbq chicken sandwich $7.90
- Chargrilled chicken breast, lettuce, tomato and tangy BBQ sauce on a honey wheat bun.
-1/2 lb. Angus $11.90
Carl’s catch fish sandwich $7.90
- Two crispy battered fish fillets, tartare sauce, fresh lettuce and tomato on a seeded bun.
-1/3 lb. Angus $12.50
Crisscut fries $4.00
- Crunchy bites of crisscut potatoes.
-burguer only $5.00

Mussel Pot
- Live green-lipped mussels from the tank, steamed fresh, served with your choice of red curry and coconut cream or traditional garlic, white wine and herb stock
Art of the Grill
- Beef sirloin steak, peppered or natural, Hungarian pork loin steak, pork fillet medallions, tender venison steak, marinated chicken fillet. German bratwurst, boerewurst and smoked kransky. Fresh fish fillets (subject to catch)
Market Garden Salads and Crisp Vegetables
- Sauteed cauliflower and capsicum salad, oriental tabouli with zesty lime and coriander drizzle, roasted kumara and pumpkin salad with manuka honey and hazelnut oil, grated carrots, beetroot, sliced cucumbers and tomatoes
The Southern Oceans
- Smoked salmon fillet brushed with manuka honey and orange glace, in-house marinated green-lipped mussels with sweet chilli and ginger, cooked prawn salad with bamboo shoots, toasted sesame seeds, lime and fresh coriander, pickled bismark herrings with sour cream, apples and chives, whole cooked tiger prawns, Coromandel half shell mussels with zingy chilli and red onion salsa, hot smoked New Zealand fish fillet (daily catch)
Soups
- Cream soup from locally sourced seasonal vegetables, wholemeal garlic croutons, Japanese Miso soup with traditional condiments, oven fresh bread rolls with New Zealand butter and margarine
The Grill and Pasta Kitchen
- Freshly cooked pasta (tortellino, ravioli or fettuccine), sauteed with pancetta and mushrooms, basil pesto and shaved parmesan, butter blanched seasonal market vegetables (Vegetarian dishes made fresh and specified to your dietary requirements. Please advise when you book)
Little Asia
- Steamed won tons, dim sum and Chinese dumplings and seafood. Matching sauces: nuoc cham chay sauce, sambal/ginger and soy, smoky BBQ and garlic, chilli/cucumber and coriander achar, rich and creamy butter chicken and spiced basmati rice
- 200g Canterbury lamb rack $10.00

B
- 4 fish, 2 hotdogs, 2 sausages, 2 potato fritters, $4.00 chips
A
- 5 fish, 4 sausages, 4 potato fritters, $5.00 chips
Curry Roll $2.50
CHEESEBURGER $5.00
- Angel Bay Pattie cheese lettuce tomato mayo & tomato sauce
ANGUS BURGER $8.00
- 150g Angel Bay Pattie bacon cheese caramelized red onion beetroot mayo & relish
Prawn Cuttlet $1.50
Oyster $2.00
Wedges $4.00

DESSERT Cheesecake/Mousse $3.50/ each
-Large Kiwi $19.00
-Small Kiwi N/A
Mash & Gravy $2.50/$5.00
Sandwiches $6.00
Gravy $2.50/$5.00
Roll $6.50
BEEF

Prawn $21.99
Garlic Naan $2.50
- Plain naan sprinkled with garlic baked in tandoor
Butter Chicken $13.50
- This world famous dish cooked with tomato gravy, crushed cashews and ground spices
Vege Jhalfrezi $11.50
- Freshly diced vegetables Cooked with capsicum, tomatoes, onions, coconut cream, and fresh ground spices
Chicken Korma $13.50
- Boneless diced breast chicken cooked with cashew paste, creamy sauce and spices
Lamb Rogan Josh $14.50
- Cooked with onion, tomato gravy and finished with spices
Shahi Paneer $12.50
- Cubes of cottage cheese cooked in tomato, cashew paste, cream and spices
Chana Masala $11.50
- Chick peas cooked with onion, tomato, ginger, garlic and ground spices

REWENA FILLED ROLLS
1/2 BURGER (steak or medium Angus pattie or bacon) $9.00
WHOLE DOZEN $17.00
STEAK OR ANGUS PATTIE + BACON+ EGG $14.00
BOIL - UP $12.00
- pork, kumara, potato, watercress
1/2 DOZEN $9.00
KID'S BURGER(steak or small Angus pattie or bacon) $6.00
PORK $12.00
- pumpkin, kumara, potato, cabbage, mixed veg with rewena stuffing.

Creamy Porridge $8.00
- Oats with banana or seasonal fruits, cinnamon and brown sugar.
Toasted Bagels
- With salad
Chicken Carbonara $14.00
- Fettuccine in a cremay white sauce with bacon / mushroom, parmesan and fresh herbs.
Potato & Salmon Stack $13.00
- Two hash browns, salmon, cream cheese, baby rocket leaves and fresh herbs. (Add egg $2.00)
Cream cheese and jam $8.00
Chicken Nuggets and Chips $6.00
Eggs Benedict Bacon $14 / Salmon $15
- Two soft poached free range eggs, spinach, English muffin or hash brown and hollandaise sauce. (Add extra egg / mushroom $2.00)
Beef or Chicken Salad Beef $15 / Chicken $13
- Grilled chicken served on mesclun, olive oil, tomato, red onion, olives and feta cheese and special dressing.

Steak or Angus pattie + bacon+ egg $15.00
WAHA-NUI $17.00
- steak LGE Angus pattie+ bacon + egg
STEAM PUDDING $6.00
- (hot single serve with custard & cream)
Kid's Burger $7.00
- egg+steak or SML Angus pattie or bacon
Medium Burger $10.00
- egg + steak or med Angus pattie or bacon
CHICKEN $10.00
- with pumpkin kumara potato cabbage mixed veg with rewena stuffing
SINGLE $2.50
Bacon & Egg $12.00

Masala fish/prawn $17.50
- a rich thick tomato, onion & capsicum with spices and herbs
Kerala paratha bread (each) $2.50
Crispy samosa 2pcs $4.00
- deep fried pastry samosa with mix vegetable fillings and spices
Fish and chips $8.00
Mix Veg Uthappam $12.00
- a thick pan cake with toppings right in to the batter
Fish moilee (Kerala style fish stew) $17.50
- a coconut milk based special curry cooked with bit of spices
Crab curry (Kerala style) $17.50
- fresh crabs cooked in to the coconut & tomato masala gravy with aromatic spices and herbs
Egg roti $4.50

Prawn Biryani $17.50
- Rice cooked with prawns and served with raita and papadums
Chicken Tikka Masala $15.50
- Boneless tandoori chicken tikka cooked with onion & capsicum in a tomato based semi thick gravy
Indian Green Salad $6.00
- Onion, tomatoes, fresh carrots and cucumber with a piece of lemon
Ambience Kid's Meal $12.00
- Very mild butter chicken, cheese naan and soft drink
Non Vegetarian Banquet $62.00
- Entree: Samosa, Chicken Tikka, Vegetable pakoda and seekh kebab Main Course: Butter chicken, Lamb rogan josh, beef vindaloo and mix vegetables Breads: Plain naan and garlic naan Price is for two persons
Goat Vindaloo $17.50
- Goat cooked with hot vindaloo paste
Onion Kulcha $4.50
- Naan bread stuffed with onions and spices
Side Dish Platter $10.00
- A selection of raita, mango chutney, mixed pickle and onion, tomato and cucumber

Bimbimpap N/A
Slices N/A
Cottage Pie N/A
Greek Salad N/A
Coleslaw Salad N/A
Potato Salad N/A
Cake N/A
Cabonara N/A

Chicken or Lamb Vindaloo - A powerful curry with ground chilli, garam masala and fresh tomatoes $15.50, Lamb: $16.50
Vegetable Jaypuri - Crisp seasonal vegetables with aromatic spices – garnished with cashews and poppadom pieces $14.50
Prawn or Shrimp Malabari - Sautéed with onions and capsicum. Cooked in a cashew and coconut sauce $19.50, Shrimp: $15.90
Vegetable Samosa - Wholesome vegetables in a mild masala sauce, encased in a crisp tasty pastry (2 Samosa) served with chutney $6.50
Lamb Samosa - Tender lamb in a mild masala sauce, encased in a crispy tasty pastry (2 Samosa) served with chutney $7.50
Chicken Afghani - Mildly marinated, tandoor roasted, and simmered in a delicate sauce with crushed cashews $15.50
Prawn Saagwala - Prawns cooked with spinach, tomatoes, garlic and spices $19.90
Reshmi Kebab - Succulent chicken pieces – a milder version of chicken tikka (5 pieces) $12.50