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

All burgers are built with lettuce, tomato, red onion & aioli on a freshly baked bread bun, burgers & sandwiches are served with pigtail fries & tomato sauce.
Sauces
Plum $1.70
Garlic Bread $5.70
- Four slices.
Cajun Spiced Chicken Linguine $25.70
- Chicken, mushrooms, capsicum, sun-dried tomato & linguine bound in cajun & parmesan cream sauce, topped with parmesan, parsley & cashew nuts.
New Zealand Lamb Salad $21.70
- Mint & garlic marinated lamb rump slices set on spinach leaves, green beans, capsicum, cherry tomatoes, red onion, kalamata olives & feta cheese. Topped with hummus & tzatziki.
Medium $16.70
Tomato $1.70

Moroccan Chicken $8.00
- Moroccan seasoned strips of free range chicken breast served with garlic aioli topped with harrisa.
Cumin Spiced Chips $8.00
- Chunky cumin spiced hot potato chips served with Watties tomato sauce & your choice of garlic aioli or homemade tomato jam.
Sautéed Baby Spinach $4.50
Bar Platter $32.00
- Three chermoula seasoned calamari, two prawns, two garlic, cumin & coriander falafels, one marinated sirloin beef kebab, two gourmet lamb sausages, three Moroccan free range chicken strips & cumin spiced chips all served with homemade tomato jam & garlic aioli.
Chef's Salad $16.00
- Baby spinach, fresh mesclun, candied walnuts, blue cheese crumbles & dried cranberries served with balsamic vinaigrette. - Add free range chicken breast or spicy prawns $5.00
Crispy falafels & chunky chips. $10.00
Chipotle Cream $2.00
Cucumber Yoghurt $2.00

Avocado Add $4.90
- smoked salmon
Pasta Add $4.90
- marinated prawns
Lamb $21,50
- chermoula marinated loin / urbano salad / almonds / spiced crispy chickpeas / minted cucumber / mango tahini dressing
Caesar Salad Add $4.90
- marinated prawns
Mushrooms $19.50
- marinated grilled field mushrooms / toasted ciabatta / rocket / cherry tomatoes / balsamic syrup / crispy garlic / roasted walnuts / truffle oil / himalayan pink salt
Sundae $7,90
- vanilla ice cream / chocolate, caramel, passionfruit or strawberry topping
Lemon Meringue Cheesecake $16,50
- lemongrass-pistachio dust / basil syrup / whipped cream
Urbano Chicken Burger $24,50
- free range tenderloins / dukkah crusted / cranberry / camembert / guacamole / smoked tomato / chilli jam / aioli / lettuce / chilli kelp fries

Gai Param $15.50
- Char grilled chicken and herbs served with steamed vegetables and topped with peanut sauce
Pad Nam Mun Hoy $14.50
- Stir fried beef and vegetables with oyster sauce
Pad Khatlem Prik Thai $15.50
- Stir fried vegetables, garlic and pepper sauce
Larb Gai $15.50
- Minced chicken in fresh herbs and spicy dressing
Pad Ped Talay $19.50
- Stir fried combination seafood and vegetables served with spicy sauce
Kae Pad Prik Keang $15.50
- Stir fried lamb and curry paste served with vegetables
Ped Pad Khing $17.50
- Stir fried roasted duck with ginger, garlic and vegetables
Thai Fried Rice $14.50
- Stir fried rice and vegetables

Sweet Crêpes - La Pomme Canelle (Apple, topping caramel & cinnamon) $10.90
Pizza $7.00
Ham and Cheese Croissant $5.50
Expresso $3.50
Bacon & Egg Pie $9.90
BALT (bacon, avocado, lettuce, tomato) $10.90
English Breakfast Tea $3.50
Savouries Crêpes - NZ Favourite (Ham, Cheese & Pineapple) $9.90

Large Falafel (Veg) $15.00
Large Lamb $13.00
Large Mixed Meat $11.50
Lamb & Rice $7.00
Small Falafel (Veg) $12.50
Small Combo (Chips & Drinks) $15.50
Small Combo (Chips & Drinks) $15.50
Combo (Chips & Drink) $22.50

Rollos Sabroso $9.50
- crisp tortillas, black beans, capsicum, cheese, corn, spinach, salsa
Chimichanga
- crispy fried creamy cheese filled filled flour tortilla, black beans, salsa, guasacaca, salad
Chili con Carne
- signature black bean chili, guasacaca, warm corn chips, salad
Sopaipillas $9.50
- crunchy fried puffed pastry triangles dusted w/ cinnamon sugar, served w/ chocolate, caramel or honey
Pina Colada $10.50
- coconut vanilla bean "nice" cream, rum infused pineapple
Pimiento Rellano $19.50
- roasted red pepper, quionoa, black beans, roasted corn, queso blanco, chipotle cream, salad
Marinated chicken breast $24.50
Chicken or Beef $20.50

Sauces
- Mayonnaise, Spicy Lemon, Garlic Yogurt, Tomato Relish, Hot Chilli, Mint, BBQ Sauce, Hummus, Sweet Chilli, Tahini, Garlic Mayo, Apricot, Satay, Plum
Ala-Tunisia $16.00
- A mouth watering mixture of bearnaise pesto blended with homemade spices and your choice of lamb, chicken, or falafel. Served with fresh salad.
Berber $16.00
- Your choice of lamb, chicken, or falafel cooked with spinach, mushrooms and onions in a tomato creamy sauce flavoured with a delicious blend of Berber spices served on rice, accompanied by a fresh side salad.
Tunisian $16.00
- Flavoursome cream sauce, spinach, mushrooms, onions, tomatoes, garlic, feta cheese, with your choice of lamb, chicken, falafel cooked risotto style and served with a fresh side salad.
Amazigh $16.00
- Spicy cream sauce of coconut and tomato, spinach, mushrooms, onions, with Berber spices with your choice of lamb, chicken, falafel served on rice, accompanied with a fresh side salad.
Kascrute $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 chilli sauces and served with a fresh side salad.
Ali Baba $16.00
- A delicious combination of coconut cream, harissa, cream cheese, mushrooms, onions, spinach, garlic chilli pickle, and your choice of lamb, chicken, or falafel. Served with fresh salad.
Falafel $ 9.00

Buffalo Chips $5.00
Seasonal Vegetables $6.00
Longhorn Cheesecake $12.00
- Our legendary Kahlua and Moro Bar cheesecake. Served with chocolate sauce and whipped cream.
Maverick Fillet $38.00
- Premium-aged beef fillet, pan-seared and oven-baked. Served with a herbed potato bake, seasonal vegetables and sauteed spinach. Finished with a mushroom gratiné and a peppercorn jus.
Huckleberry Hound Dawg $11.00
- Frankie frankfurter in a bun with cheese.
Apache Fish medium $27 / classic $32
- Fresh fillets of fish dusted in seasoned flour, egg-washed, then pan-fried in a lemon and herb butter, finished with a classic tartare sauce. Served with straight-cut chips and a fresh green salad.
Mexican Toastie $11.00
- Flour tortilla filled with your choice of cheese and pineapple or cheese and bacon. Toasted and cut into wedges.
Comanche Chicken Salad $26.00
- Oven-baked chicken breast, cos lettuce, parmesan cheese, garlic croutons and streaky bacon, tossed in Lone Star Caesar-style dressing. Topped with a free range poached egg (anchovies optional).

Prawn & Parmesan Sirloin $34.9
- Premium AngusPure Sirloin topped with prawn cutlets in a creamy parmesan sauce.
Two Eggs $3.5
Choose your Sauce N/A
- Creamy Mushroom / New York Peppercorn / Jack Daniels BBQ / Garlic Butter
Mushroom & Herb Fettuccine $22.9
- In a creamy tomato, garlic and parmesan sauce.
Shrimp Cocktail $13.9
- Shrimps drizzled with Cobb's classic seafood dressing, served over fresh, crisp salad leaves.
Garlic Baguette $6.5
- Hot and crispy with garlic butter and herbs.
Mushroom & Bacon Vol au Vent $11.9
- Creamy mushrooms and bacon in a warm pastry case.
Crispy Onion Rings $5.9

Smoked salmon, cream cheese and capers $10.00
Pancake Stack $12.50
- banana, berry compote, maple syrup and whipped cream. (Add bacon $3.00)
Cream cheese and jam $8.00
Chicken Carbonara $14.00
- Fettuccine in a cremay white sauce with bacon / mushroom, parmesan and fresh herbs.
Bacon, tomato and avocado $9.00
Wedges / Kumara Chips $5.50 Sm / $6.50 Lge
- With sour cream / sweet chilli sauce
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
Toasted 'Sammies' or Panini 'Sammie' $7 / Panini $8
- Choose 3 fillings: Ham, onion, mushrooms, tomato, cheese, egg, pinappple

KAI MUFFIN $6.00
- bacon & egg on fried bread
CHICKEN & PORK & MUTTON $18.00
- with pumpkin kumara potato cabbage mixed veg with rewena stuffing add 1 fried bread per hangs for only $1.00
WAHA-NUI $17.00
- steak LGE Angus pattie+ bacon + egg
SEAFOOD CHOWDER $6.00
BOIL UP $13.00
- with pork kumara potato watercress, add 1 fried bread per boil-up for $1.00
Steak or Angus Pattie+ egg $13.00
Steak or Angus pattie + bacon+ egg $15.00
WHOLE DOZEN $18.00

(All Kebabs served with lettuce, tomatoes, carrots, tabouli, red cabbage, onions, jalapeños, and 3 sauces of your choice. Cheese is $1.50 extra)
Amazigh $16.00
- Spicy cream sauce of coconut and tomato, spinach, mushrooms, onions, with Berber spices with your choice of lamb, chicken, falafel served on rice, accompanied with a fresh side salad
Shiek $18.00
- Spinach, Tuna, chili pickle, cream cheese, 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
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
Mixed $ 10.50
Garlic cheese bread $4.50
Falafel $ 9.00

Idli / Sambhar $9.90
Chhole bhature $7.99
Rava plain dosa $10.50
Sev puri / Dahi puri $9.50
Onion masala dosa $11.99
Dosa platter $16.50
- Masala dosa, idli vada, sambhar & chutney
Veg chinese platter $17.50
Tandoori roti $2.00

Aloo Gobi - Wok steamed cauliflower and potato tempered with cumin seeds in a masala sauce $13.50
Naan - Traditional Indian leavened bread $2.50
Lamb Dhansak - Popular delicious Parsi lamb dish with lentils, soaked overnight and slow cooked, with a selection of spices. $16.50
Fish Masala - Subtle seafood curry with a tangy masala sauce $15.50
Tandoori Chicken - Half Chicken - Exotic chicken barbeque – Indian style $13.00
Seasonal Vegetables - Crispy fresh vegetables flash fried in the khadai $5.50
Lamb or Chicken Korma - A delicate creamy curry with coconut, sultanas and cashews $15.50, Lamb: $16.50
Chicken Tikka Masala - Marinated pieces of chargrilled chicken breast with garlic, ginger and aromatic spices – ever popular $15.90