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

Spicy Chicken Fillet $8.10
- With its irresistible fiery blend of eight spices and peppers, this original classic has long been Wendy's top selling chicken sandwich. The tender and flavourful Wendy's Spicy Chicken Sandwich gets its kick from a special mix of black pepper, chili powder and cayenne pepper, and is topped by mayo, lettuce, and a red, ripe tomato – all on a premium toasted bun
Son of Baconator $7.30
- A chip off the old block, Son of Baconator features two NZ quality mark sourced beef patties, four slices of Manuka smoked bacon and NZ cheese on a warm bun.
9 pcs $7.30
Salad Burger $4.60
- Who says that salad has to taste boring? Wendy's salad burger has creamy guacamole, tangy sweet thai chili sauce, onion, pickles, freshly chopped tomato and lettuce, and natural NZ cheese on a premium Kaiser bun.
Chili Chips and Cheese $6.10
- A bed of crunchy corn chips topped with Wendy’s famous meaty chili and a creamy cheese sauce
Taco Salad $9.20
- Crispy hand cut lettuce, topped with Wendy’s slow cooked chili, partnered with corn chips and sour cream makes for a hearty filling salad.
Chickenator $12.90
- The Chickenator is layered with two premium whole chicken fillets, manuka smoked bacon and natural cheese, topped with creamy mayo and tangy BBQ sauce, all on a freshly toasted Kaiser bun.
Guacamole Crunch Bowl $6.10
- This tasty snack starts with a bed of crunchy corn chips, and then we spoon on a generous amount of meaty chili, and top with tangy guacamole and smooth sour cream, for a Mexican themed treat.

Pepperoni $5.00
- Pepperoni topped with mozzarella
Garlic bread $3.50
Cookies & cream mousse $3.50
Seafood deluxe $11.50
- A delicious combination of shrimp, calamari, clams, mussels, surimi with melting mozzarella & lemon pepper sprinkle
BBQ Hawaiian $8.50
- Tasty ham, bacon, pineapple, onion & mozzarella with a tangy BBQ swirl
Veg supreme $7.50
- Mushroom, onion, capsicum, pineapple, tomato ane melting mozzarella with garlic & oregano seasoning
BBQ chicken & bacon $11.00
- Succulent chicken, onion, bacon & melting mozzarella with a tangy BBQ swirl
Hawaiian $5.00
- Ham, pineapple & mozzarella

Vinegar peanut $15.00
Lemon chicken $14.00
Pineapple fritter $1.50
Honey BBQ pork $18.00
Chicken $14.00
Seafood fritter $4.00
King prawn $16.00
Potato fritter $0.80

Peshwari naan $4.00
- Special naan from peshwari, plain flour bread with sultana, coconut and cottage cheese
Dal makhani (mild) $12.00
- Lentils stewed on a slow fire overnight, garnished with coriander
Prawn malabari $16.50
- Peeled prawns cooked with onions, capsicum, tomatoes and fresh coconut milk, garnished with cream
Garlic naan $3.00
Korma (chicken/lamb/beef)(mild) $13.5/$14/$13
- indian style curry garnished with almonds and cashew nuts
Saag (chicken/lamb/beef)(mild or med or hot) $13.5/$14/$13
- Boneless meat cooked in a spinach with indian herbs
Chicken jalfrezi (medium or hot) $14.00
- Chicken cooked in aromatic, indian spices
Plain basmati rice $2.50

Ravioli $22.50
- Changes daily, wait staff will advise Served with traditional nut cheese sauce or Napoletana sauce and gorgonzola cheese. (v)
Caprese $12.50
- Sliced tomatoes, buffalo mozzarella, fresh basil, olive oil and Italian balsamic. (v)
Pizza nutella $15.50
- Caramelised pear, nutella, chocolate sauce
Affogato $12.50
- 2 scoops of vanilla gelato served with chocolate flakes and the shot of espresso coffee
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
Calzone $20.50
- Spinach, eggplant, sundried tomatoes, olives, mozzarella, Napoli
Porcino $21.50
- Portabello mushroom, capsicum, eggplant, spinach, mozzarella, Napoli
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)

Prawn & pork dumplings, miso coleslaw, chilli oil, soya dip $14.00
Steamed Seasonal Vegetables (ask your server) $7.00
Garlic bread, lemon, fresh herbs & roasted capsicum $9.00
Spiced chicken breast, forest mushrooms, balsamic and caramel sauce $33.00
Crispy Fries $7.00
Chocolate, peanut butter cheese cake, berries, cream anglaise $16.00
Scallops, cauliflower puree, pear and sultana chutney $15.00
Thyme Roasted Gourmet Potatoes $7.00

Creme caramel $12.50
- Baked custard served with almond brittle
Add prosciutto $4.00
Minestrone Soup $11.00
- My minestrone soup is loaded with good for you veggies and beef stock
Insalata Italiana – Italian Salad $18.00
- Lettuce, fresh tomato, mozzarella, olives, capers, olive oil, a drizzle of balsamic and lots of love
Gamberoni Arrosto – Grilled prawns $24.50
- Marinated prawns in fresh herbs, chilli, olive oil and served with freshly baked focaccia
Tagliolini all’ Amatriciana AKA Tagliolini alla Matriciana $23.00
- Fresh diced pancetta (tradition prefers Guanciale, cured cheek), tomato base, fresh chilli topped with pecorino cheese
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
Tiramisù $12.50
- Doesn’t get any more traditional than this

Seafood Basket $32.90
- Crumbed scallops, calamari rings, battered mussels, crabsticks & Dory fish. Served with fries, fresh lemon & tartare sauce.
We have a fine selection of beers, including Guinness, Kilkenny, Boddingtons & Ciders. Hennessy’s also stocks well-known craft beers such as Emersons and Little Creatures, both bottled and on-tap. We are very proud of our thoughtful wine list, with a good selection of exclusive and popular brands. N/A
Seafood Chowder $17.90
- Hennessy’s homemade Chowder with NZ’s freshest seafood & vegetables. Served with toasted bread.
Bangers & Mash $19.90
- Traditional sausages served with creamy mashed potatoes, garden peas with homemade beef gravy.
Seasoned Potato Wedges (Large) $15.90
- Served with sour cream.
Granny Malone’s Bread & butter Pudding $9.90
- Traditional Bread & Butter pudding layered with sultanas & Blueberries. Topped with whipped cream.
2 Eggs or Gravy $4.00
Open Steak Sandwich $21.90
- BBQ grilled Sirloin Steak on toasted Focaccia bread with onion jam & salad greens dressed with aioli & BBQ sauce. Served with fries.

Cheese Naan $4.00
- naan stuffed with cheese and coriander
Keema Naan $4.00
- naan filled with minced lamb
Honey Chicken $12.99
- grounded cashew nut, tomatoes, onion, creamy gravy finishing with a honey in a kiwi style
Chicken/lamb biryani $12.99
- basmati rice cooked with chicken/lamb, herbs and spices
Jalfrezi $12.99
- marinated chicken/lamb/beef pieces cooked with Julian cut capsicum, onion and tomatoes in sweet and sour sauce
Roti $2.00
- hand rolled bread made from wholemeal flour
Prawn Masala $14.99
- prawn cooked with medium spicy gravy, green capsicum and sliced onions
Prawn Malabari $14.99
- king prawn cooked with sauteed capsicum onion and tomato finishing in creamy coconut flavour

Stir Fried Vegetables
Chicken Nuggets & Fries $9.50
Carbonara $16.50
- Spaghetti cooked in a rich creamy Mushroom sauce with fresh ham and parmesan cheese
Caesar Salad $6.50
- Mixed green salad, parmesan cheese, crunchy croutons, bacon and poached egg, Caesar dressing, extra chicken or prawn for
Wedges with sour cream and bacon $14.50
Carbonara Chicken $18.50
- Spaghetti cooked in a creamy Mushroom sauce with chicken and topped With parmesan cheese
Steak Cut Fries
Seafood Curry $25.50

Toasted Nutella Sandwich $9.00
Organic Buckwheat pick let stack $16.50
- w bacon, smokey maple butter, grilled banana and maple syrup
Basil pesto grilled ciabatta $7.00
Mushroom omelet of lightly sauteed mushroom medley $17.00
- w fresh herbs and baby spinach served with toasted ciabatta or g/f and salad greens
Be Rude Breakfast $19.50
- Bacon, sausage, roast tomato, mushroom, potato rosb, chunky toast and two free range poached eggs
Creamy coconut pannacotta $16.00
- w caramelized pineapple, warm banana bread, and honey
Sides $3.00
- bacon, chorizo sausage, potato rosti, roast Portobello mushroom, roast tomato, black turtle beans, avocado
Skirt steak corn tortillas $19.00
- w grilled sweet corn, capsicum salsa, guacamole & chimichurri sauce w black beans and spicy salsa Roja de molcajete on the side

Selection $9.5
- warm Italiano breads with dips, pesto, sundried tomato tapenade and balsamic olive oil
Fettuccine salmone rossellini $21.9
- smoked salmone, capers in a garlic cream sauce
Baked new york cheesecake $11.9
- the real thing, served w/ a berry compote
Musso $19.9
- Italian cured meats
Vegetable $16.9
- your Italian favourites, flavours and textures from the Mediterranean
Creamy Italian Blue (100gms) $16.9
Meats $16.9
- Italian meats including chicken
Penne gigi galli $21.9
- chargrilled vegetables, finished with rocket and topped with fresh parmigiano, served a touch spicy

Caramelised Banana Pancake $13.50
- Pancake with bacon & caramelised banana
Big Breakfast $11.50
- Bacon, egg, sausage, hashbrown, tomato & toast
Basic Breakfast $9.50
- your choice of bacon or sausage, egg, tomato & toast
Bacon Benedict $13.50
- French toast, bacon, egg & maple syrup
Salmon Benedict $13.80
- French toast, salmon, egg & maple syrup

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
Lamb $ 9.50
Falafel $ 9.00
(All Kebabs served with lettuce, tomatoes, carrots, tabouli, red cabbage, onions, jalapeños, and 3 sauces of your choice. Cheese is $1.50 extra)
Chicken $10.00
Sahara $18.00
- Spinach, Sun-dried Tomatoes, Jalapeños, cream cheese, prawns, olives, topped with sweet chili
Arabian $18.00
- Spinach, mushroom, onions, capsicum, cream cheese, olives, chicken, topped with sweet chili
Ali Baba $16.00
- A delicious combination of coconut cream, harissa, cream cheese, mushrooms, onions, spinach, garlic chili pickle, and your choice of lamb, chicken, or falafel. Served with fresh salad

Daal Tadka $12.50
- Yellow spit lentils cooked with garlic and cumin seeds (Punjabi style)
Mix Vegetable $13.50
- Fresh vegetables cooked in aromatic indian spices
Lamb/Beef Korma $16.50
- Diced meat pieces simmered in cashew gravy and garnished with almonds
Mixed Pickle / Mango Chutney $2.50
Saag Ghosth $16.50
- An abundance of spinach cooked with tomatoes, ginger, garlic and spices
Paneer Kulcha $5.00
- Naan bread stuffed with cottage cheese
Gulab Jamun ( 2 pieces) $4.00
- Sweet milk solid dumpling in rose and cardamom scented sugar syrup
Lamb Rogan Josh $16.50
- Tender lamb cooked in rich traditional Kashmiri style gravy