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

Slow Cooked Pork Belly $28.00
- Mozzarella stuffed pumpkin balls with a smoked tomato provencal sauce with a chickpea salsa & shaved parmesan
S=Small
French Toast $18.30 / S $14.30
- Served with bacon and banana or fresh fruit
Mini Puppy Breakfast $10.50
- Bacon, egg, sausage, and a hash brown
Fettuccine $19.40 / S $13.90
- Fat Dog Style bacon and mushroom fettuccine
Beef Scotch Fillet $30.00
- 250gm beef scotch fillet served with a mediterranean veggie filo parcel, onion rings & roasted tomatoes with a blue cheese dressing
Vegetarian Salad $19.40 / S $14.50
- Gourmet veggie salad with falafel, sundried tomatoes, roasted pumpkin seeds & olives with a lentil dahl and natural yoghurt
Classic Caesar Salad $19.30 / S $17.20
- Cos lettuce, bacon, poached egg, croutons, parmesan cheese, fat dog caesar dressing

Pear, Bacon and Blue Cheese Salad N/A
Affogato Hot Espresso poured over a Scoop of Vanilla Ice-cream. N/A
Scotch Fillet Grilled Scotch Fillet Steak served with Gratin Potato, Baby Vegetables and a Red Wine Jus. N/A
Banana Cake N/A
Cheesy Corn Chips N/A
Florentines N/A
Soup- See Specials Board for Flavour, Served with Fresh Bread Roll. N/A
Chicken Shitake Linguini Tender Grilled Pieces of Chicken Breast Marinated in Garlic and Thyme, set upon linguini Noodles with a Shitake Mushroom Cream Sauceand Topped with Crispy Prosciutto. N/A

Soup of the day $12.00
- Served with garlic bread
-Mains $18.00
Warm maple syrup $2.00
-Entree $12.00
-Mains $16.00
Steamed vegetables $8.00
-Entree $12.00
Traditional butter chicken $24.00
- With Steamed jasmine rice, poppadom and naan bread

$20 Mates Hunger Buster $20
- Grab a mate and share 2 Big Mac and 2 Cheeseburgers, fries and drinks. This deal is sure to bust your hunger.
Bagel Hunger Buster N/A
- Fuel up New York style with your choice of a NYC Benedict Bagel or a BLT Bagel, partnered with a Sausage McMuffin, a hash brown, and a Hot Chocolate.
Georgie Pie: Steak Mince ‘N’ Cheese N/A
- Made to the original recipe using quality New Zealand beef, the classic Steak Mince 'N' Cheese pies are baked fresh in store each day for you to enjoy.
Choc Top Cone N/A
- The Choc Top Cone features Macca’s classic soft serve dipped in a chocolate coating, served inside a crunchy waffle cone.
The Clubhouse Angus N/A
- We’ve gone all out with this new burger. 100% NZ Angus beef, crispy bacon, Swiss cheese, caramelised onion and salad, topped with Big Mac® sauce. Get ready to be completely absorbed in The Clubhouse Angus.
Soft Serve Cone with Cadbury Flake® N/A
- Get your hands on our famous soft serve topped with a mouth-watering chocolate Cadbury Flake®.
Big Mac® Hunger Buster N/A
- The iconic Big Mac, the classic Cheeseburger, a chilled medium soft drink, medium fries and a small sundae. In other words, the stuff dreams are made of.
Double Cheeseburger N/A
- Bite into a double helping of your favourite burger. Two 100% beef patties topped with mouth-watering melted cheese, pickles, a tangy mustard and sweet tomato ketchup makes this burger irresistible.

Lamb Nawabi med + rice $15.00
1 Fried Sausage $1.50
Prawn Masala med or hot + rice $16.00
Dal Makhani mild+ rice $14.00
Paneer Mattar mild + rice $14.00
Only Chips $3.00
Plain Naan Bread $2.50
1 Fried Fish $2.00

Sausage x 2 N/A
Third Place BIG ONE $19.50
- Toasted ciabatta, streaky bacon, two sausages, potato hash, grilled vine-ripened tomatoes, roasted portabella mushroom, caramelised onion jam and two eggs (poached, scrambled or fried)
Chips with aioli (Small/ Large) $5.50/ $9.50
Vanilla Pancakes $17.50
- Third Place Cafe offers a wide range of delectable food items to enjoy. Gluten friendly options available.Two American style pancakes with two rashers of bacon, fresh banana, maple syrup & whipped cream. (Half portion $12.00)
Gluten free bread/ Toast x 2 N/A
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.
Creamy Mushrooms N/A
Ciabatta toast & spreads $7.50

Garlic Prawns, Skewered Princess Prawns sautéed in garlic butter splashed with parsley & fine cracked pepper served with roasted garlic aioli $29.50
Mussels Magnifico, Famous NZ Green Mussels finished in a light Chilli Tomato Napoli with White wine, capers & Fresh Basil Served with Garlic Bread * Subject to Seasonal Availability * $29.50
Pesto Sambucca Mussels, Fresh NZ Green Lipped Mussels finished in a creamy Pesto sauce laced with Sambucca served with Garlic Bread * Subject to Seasonal availability * $29.50
Tuscan Herb Bread $6.90
Fettuccine Carbonara, Smokey bacon sautéed with garlic & cracked black pepper finished in a light cream sauce $23.50
Risotto Bella Zia, Creamy Risotto with spicy Chorizo sausage, Spanish red onion & fresh basil topped with Piri-Piri spiced Chicken Tenders circled with Arriabatta (spicy) sauce $25.90
Verde Salad (Green) Main $16.50 $9.90/entree
Risotto Rosario, Fresh mushrooms sautéed with spinach & fresh basil in a creamy risotto $23.90

Nua Yang Amazing $29.50
- Char grilled marinated tenderloin steak served to your liking with steamed vegetables served on a sizzling hot plate and flamed with brandy.
Amazing Gai Yang $23.50
- Barbecue marinated chicken breast in coconut milk with steamed vegetables and topped with Thai sweet chilli sauce.
Gai Pad Kra Praow $14.50
- Stir fried chicken with fresh chilli garlic, basil and vegetables.
Keang Dang Ped $25.50
- Red curry duck cooked in coconut cream with pineapple, basil and vegetables.
Tod Mun Khow Port (Entree) $8.50
- Marinated sweet corn cake with curry paste and Thai herbs served with sweet chilli sauce.
Ped Ob Louw Dang $25.50
- Roasted duck breast on Bok choy with red wine sauce.
Pla Lard Prik $21.50
- Pan fried fish fillets on spinach with hot chilli and tamarind sauce.
Moo Pad Katiam Prik Thai $14.50
- Stir fried sliced pork fillets cooked with garlic, pepper sauce served with mixed vegetables.

Barney's Ribs $15.50
- Juicy pork ribs smothered in Barney’s sweet Lone Star sauce...lip smacking, finger licking, all the good things.
twelve $37.00
Straight-Cut Chips $5.00
Road Runner Special $12.50
- Tender strips of chicken breast coated in seasoned breadcrumbs, cooked golden brown. Beep-beep, be in quick before they run out.
Kiwi Pavlova $12.00
- Mini pavs filled with whipped cream. Served with vanilla bean ice cream, fresh fruit and berry coulis.
Jalapeños $3.00
two shanks $36.00
one shank $27.00

BACON SPINACH & FETA QUICHE $12.50
VEGETABLE BRUNCH $4.00
BISCUIT/COOKIES TARTS $6.00
BUTTER CHICKEN PIE $5.30
SHIES & SQUARES $4.90
CAJUN CHICKEN WINGS $2.50
STEAK PIE $4.50
MINI QUICHE $3.50

Garlic Ciabatta Bread $6.00
Morrocan Spiced Lamb Rump $30.00
- served with braised cannellini beans and baked polenta
Apple Streusel Cake $13.00
- sour cream apple cake topped with almond streusel served with apple syrup and whipped cream
Miso, Pumpkin and Chicken Noodle broth $19.00
- pumpkin, chicken, greens and noodles in miso broth
Asian Pork Belly $30.00
- pork belly cooked in Chinese master stock served with kumara potato puree and red cabbage kimchi
Pesto Ciabatta Bread $12.00
- warm ciabatta bread topped with basil pesto and tomato pesto
Mushroom Lasagne $25.00
- fresh lasagne sheets layered with porcini and field mushroom, mushroom veloute and cheese
Braised Veal Shanks $30.00
- veal shanks braised in tomato, wine sauce served with risotto milanese and steamed broccollini

Toasted Muesli $9.00
- with Greek-style yoghurt, milk and seasonal fruits.
Sour Dough Angus $13.00
- Angus beef patty, with melted cheese, tomato, mesclun and beetroot or pineapple, served with fries (add ham / bacon $2.00)
Open Steak Sandwich $16.00
- Scotch fillet with ciabatta bread, aioli, caramelised onions, rocket and grilled tomato. Served with fries (add cheese $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.
Omelette $12.50
- served with toasted ciabatta and chutney. Choose between: mushroom, onion, spinach and feta OR ham, cheddar, tomato and herbs. OR bacon, mushroom and brie $15.00
French Toast $12.00
- With cinnamon, nutmeg and topped with maple syrup and banana (Add bacon $3.00)
Bacon, cheese and egg $9.00
Persian Kebab $10 Single / $12 Add Falafel
- Lamb, Chicken or Falafel wrapped in flat bread with salad, Greek yoghurt aioli or mayo

CRISPY CHICKEN STUNNER $7.00
- The new Crispy Chicken Stunner meal deal includes one Crispy Chicken burger, small fries, small soft drink and a sundae. Now that's value.
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
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.
CRISPY CHICKEN BURGER
- A new addition to the chicken family; delicious crispy chicken patty, with crunchy lettuce and mayo in a sesame seed bun.
CHICKEN NUGGETS STUNNER $5.50
- The new Chicken Nuggets Stunner includes 5 x Chicken Nuggets, Small Fries, Small Drink and a Sunday. Now that's value!
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.
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
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.

Mixed salad greens, with walnut vinaigrette (V) $16
Horipito seasoned Hawkes Bay lamb rack, crisp sweetbreads, pumpkin, ureniko potato mash, piko piko $39
Manuka hot smoked salmon, white bean puree, crayfish bisque, parmesan crisp $19
Feta pannacotta, cucumber sorbet, candied olive, tomato foam (V)(GF) $17
Spiced apple crumble, vanilla ice cream, star anise anglaise $16
Seasonal vegetables $7
Market fish, scallop, green beans, sauce vierge, lemon butter (GF) $37
Crème brulee, rhubarb sorbet, orange & thyme biscotti $16

Vege Pizza $16.00
Ribs Platter $75.00
- (2kg of prime ribs, large salad & your choice of Mastery rice or chips)
Hog & Bull (ribs & steak) $32.00
SIDES $5.00
Steak Burger (250g rump) $16.00
Fish & Chips $18.00
- (beer battered fish of the day)
(choice of sirloin or rump steak)
Ice cream