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

BBQ Hawaiian $8.50
- Tasty ham, bacon, pineapple, onion & mozzarella with a tangy BBQ swirl
Pepperoni lovers $8.90
- Spicy pepperoni, pepperoni & pepperoni topped with melting mozzarella
BBQ chicken & bacon $11.00
- Succulent chicken, onion, bacon & melting mozzarella with a tangy BBQ swirl
Beef and onion $5.00
- Beef & onion topped with mozzarella
Tropical veg $5.00
- Capsicum, onion, pineapple & mozzarella
Veg supreme $7.50
- Mushroom, onion, capsicum, pineapple, tomato ane melting mozzarella with garlic & oregano seasoning
Garlic bread $3.50
Meat lovers $9.00
- Spicy pepperoni, beef, ham, cabanossi, bacon & melting mozzarella

Swiss Cheese $1.50
- On its own $24.90
8 Churrasco BBQ Ribs $11.90
- Comes with BBQ basting. Add some extra Peri-Peri basting of your choice if you wish!
- Large $6.50
Espetada $15.90
- Hanging skewer of Chicken thighs, grilled red capsicum & onion served with your choice of a regular side
Portuguese Veggie Paella $13.90
- Veggie patty with a combination of grilled veggies tossed over our spicy rice
Avo $1.50
- Regular $4.50

Salted Caramel Frappé N/A
- A decadent, freshly blended salted caramel explosion topped with irresistible whipped cream and indulgent caramel drizzle.
Hamburger N/A
- The original. 100% beef patty, topped with onion, pickle and zesty ketchup and mustard, all on a soft, fluffy bun.
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.
Bacon & Cheese Sauce Loaded Fries N/A
- Enjoy our legendary super-tasty fries loaded up with tasty cheese and bacon. These toppings really bring your fries to life.
Hamburger N/A
- The original. 100% beef patty, topped with onion, pickle and zesty ketchup and mustard, all on a soft, fluffy bun.
The Clubhouse Chicken - Crispy N/A
- Turn your attention to The Clubhouse Chicken - Crispy. With a crispy chicken patty, crispy bacon, grilled onion, Swiss Cheese, tomato, lettuce, and Big Mac® sauce in a brioche style bun; this burger tastes as good as it looks.
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.
Cheeseburger N/A
- Our legendary cheeseburger is a combo of 100% beef, onions, pickle, ketchup, mustard and cheese, all in a soft burger bun.

Pannacotta $12.50
- Traditional Italian dessert layered with mango jelly and served with sorbet
Marinated Olives $6.50
- Bowl of homemade marinated mixed olives. (v)
Prosciutto with buffalo mozzarella $13.50
- Oven toasted bread with prosciutto, buffalo mozzarella, olive oil and grossing
San Marco 18.50
- Sundried tomatoes, spinach, red onion, mozzarella, Napoli sauce
Garlic focaccia $13.00
- Wood fired baked pizza bread with garlic, mozzarella and truffle oil(v)
Traditional Porchetta $28.50
- Wood-fired roasted pork belly served with buttered spinach, wood fired oven roasted vegetable and apple chutney
Porcino $21.50
- Portabello mushroom, capsicum, eggplant, spinach, mozzarella, Napoli
Margherita $18.50
- Fresh basil, buffalo mozzarella, Napoli sauce

Baked cheese cake $13.00
- Ricotta and mascarpone, served with raspberry coulis
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
Pesce del Giorno – Fish of the day, please see the specials for tonight n/a
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
Impepata di cozze – Steamed new Zealand, green lips mussels $19.50
- ½ kilo of mussels steamed in a peppery white wine sauce and toasted ciabatta bread
Cheese selection $15.00/$23.50
- Today’s choice of gourmet cheese ( 1 serving/2 servings)
Limoncello tart $17.50
- Nonna’s traditional recipe, served with limoncello shot
Antipasto Toscano – Tuscany Appetizer $25.00
- A classic from Italy, Leonardo’s pick of Bruschetta, cured meats and Olives

Art of the Grill
- Aged beef rump steak with herb rub, New Zealand lamb chops
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
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
Flame Rotisserie and Carvery
- Succulent leg of pork or leg of lamb, Lebanese chicken, roasted field vegetables and potatoes
The Southern Oceans
- In-house marinated green-lipped mussels with sweet chilli and ginger, cooked prawn salad with bamboo shoots, toasted sesame seeds, lime and fresh coriander, whole cooked tiger prawns, smoked kahawai
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
Pastry Fare
- Homemade pavlova, chocolate and nougat mousse, fresh fruit salad, blueberry pie, baked cheesecake, ice cream with toppings
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

Traditional $16.00
- Spicy cream sauce, spinach, mushrooms, onions, tomatoes, garlic and your choice of lamb, chicken, falafel. Served with fresh 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.
Falafel $ 9.00
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.
Mixed $ 10.50
Lamb $ 9.50
Najem $18.00
- Garlic chilli pickle, mushrooms, onions, marinated capsicum, capers, olives, cream cheese, chicken, topped with sweet chilli.

Seafood Chowder $15.00
- Delicately combined seafood chunks in a creamy sauce, served with bread
Aorangi Peak Scotch Fillet Steak $22.00
- Served with Gourmet potatoes and seasonal salad
Cheeseboard Selection $17.00
- A selection of New Zealand cheeses, crackers, nuts and dry fruits
Soup of the Day $13.00
- Please ask for Today's choice, served with bread
Recommendation Rack of Lamb $28.00
- Served with Gourmet potatoes and seasonal salad
Fish Fillet of the Day $22.00
- Pan fried fillet fish Pinot Noir and Pinot Gris sauce
Smoked Salmon Salad $18.00
- New Zealand smoked salmon and seasonal green salad served with French Vinagrette
Muffin or Scone $5.00
- Served with jam, cream, and butter

MINCE & CHEESE PIE $4.50
BUTTER CHICKEN PIE $5.30
VEGETABLE BRUNCH $4.00
WRAPS $7.50
PANINI OF THE DAY $12.50
CIABATTA $8.50
STEAK PIE $4.50
MINI QUICHE $3.50

Grilled Tomato $4
Bagel $12
- Streaky bacon, red onion, sliced tomato ,lemon, cream cheese, and capers.
Granola Crunch $12.5
- Home made granola served with seasonal fruit berry compote and natural yoghurt
Sequoia Benedict $18.50
- Two Poached eggs with ur choice of either streaky bacon or spinach or salmon served on hash browns and toasted ciabatta with ur own hollandise sauce
Potato Wedges $12
- Seasoned potato wedges topped with grilled cheese and served with Sequoia saisa and sour cream.
Sequoia General $21
- Eggs of your choice, streaky, bacon, roasted garlic mushroom, batwurst sausage, grilled tomato and hash browns with toasted ciabetta or multigrain.
French Toast $19
- with streaky bacon, grilled banana, and maple syrup or fresh banana ,berry compote and natural yoghurt.Gluten free available
Wilted Spinach $4

Kid's Burger $7.00
- egg+steak or SML Angus pattie or bacon
BOIL UP $13.00
- with pork kumara potato watercress, add 1 fried bread per boil-up for $1.00
FAMILY COMBO $45.00
- 2 kid's burgers, 4 Sml Drinks, and choose 2 or the following/Boil-Up $13.00 Burger or Chicken/pork or lamb hangi
WHOLE DOZEN $18.00
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
SINGLE $2.50
Steak or Angus pattie + bacon+ egg $15.00
WAHA-NUI $17.00
- steak LGE Angus pattie+ bacon + egg

Spaghetti Pomodoro $21.50
- Spaghetti/ Classic Zanelli's Tomato sauce.
Cannelloni $23.50
- Chicken liver pate filling/ Ground salami/ Spinach/ Cottage cheese Pomodoro, Parmesan gratin.
Marinated Olives $6.10
Affogatto al Café $12.80
- Single espresso coffee with a nip of Kahlua liqueur poured over Cappuccino Gelato, garnished with Savoirdi Fingers and selection of fresh fruit. (Cold dessert, alcohol content).
Insalata di frutta a guscio e formaggio blue $16.30
- Roasted Almonds, Hazelnuts, Pinenuts and Walnuts/ Mesculin Greens/ Blue Cheese Dressing.
Salmone affumicato $17.30
- Hot Smoked Salmon/ White bean & Parmesan Fritter/ Capsicum salad/ Sundried Tomato Pesto.
Carpaccio $17.30
- Thinly sliced Eye Fillet/ Capers/ Parmesan Shavings/ lemon juice and Olive Oil dressing.
Salmone con Polenta $16.30
- Pan fried Calamari/ Green Salad/ Salsa Verde Sauce.

Mushroom burger $8.00
(all burgers come with lettuce tomato beetroot and onion)
Raw Fish $6.00
kiwi Silver Breakfast $16.00
- bacon sausage, eggs, hash brown, tomato baked beans or spaghetti on toast
Bacon $3.00
Hamburger $6.00
Tuesday Chop Suey $7.00/$9.00
Sandwiches $4.00

Lamb/Beef Jalfrazi $16.50
- Cooked with juliannes of onion, tomato & capsicum tempered with pounded coriander & cumin seeds
Butter Paneer $14.50
- Cottage cheese cooked in butter sauce
Saag Aloo $13.50
- Potato and fresh blended spinach cooked with aromatic spices
Fish Malabari $18.50
- Fish pieces cooked in delicious coconut cream in south Indian Style
Papadum (2 pcs) $1.00
Bombay Aloo $12.50
- Potato cooked with cumin seeds, onion, tomato, fresh coriander and spices
Chicken Vindaloo $15.50
- boneless chicken cooked with hot vindaloo paste
Gulab Jamun ( 2 pieces) $4.00
- Sweet milk solid dumpling in rose and cardamom scented sugar syrup

Dahl Maharani - Whole black lentils soaked overnight, cooked on a slow fire with fenugreek and mustard seeds $13.50
Paneer Jalfrezi - Sweet and sour cottage cheese curry with chunky pieces of vegetables $14.90
Vegetable Jaypuri - Crisp seasonal vegetables with aromatic spices – garnished with cashews and poppadom pieces $14.50
Chicken Naan - Naan with a stuffing of medium spiced chicken, with onions, chilies and coriander $6.00
Onion Bhajees - Light crispy fritters served with tamarind chutney (6 bhajees) $6.50
Palak Paneer - Homemade cottage cheese tempered with cumin seed, then cooked with tomato and fresh creamy spinach $14.90
Tandoori Chicken - Half Chicken - Exotic chicken barbeque – Indian style $13.00
Rogan Josh - Spiced lamb curry simmered with tomato, and a dash of aniseed $16.50