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

Hamburger $2.90
- Made with fresh 100% Quality Mark beef, topped with red onion, pickles, mustard and ketchup on a plain bun.
Frosty Dairy Dessert
- Creamy indulgent Frosty, in four sizes. Available in vanilla everywhere, and chocolate at selected outlets.
Kids Meal Nuggets $5.90
- Four pieces of juicy whole chicken breast, coated in a crispy crumb. Add your choice of fries or mandarin pieces and a range of drinks (soft drinks, Keri Kids Blackcurrant, CalciYum in three flavours or Pump 400ml) plus the kids toy.
M $4.10
Kids Meal Hamburger $5.90
- Made with fresh 100% Quality Mark beef, topped with ketchup on a plain warm bun. Add your choice of fries or mandarin pieces and a range of drinks (soft drinks, Keri Kids Blackcurrant, CalciYum in three flavours or Pump 400ml), plus the kids toy.
9 pcs $7.30
J $1.50
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.

Classic Burger $9.90
- Chicken breast, iceberg, tomato & light mayo on a soft seeded bun
- Large $6.50
Chicken Liver Salad $15.50
- Grilled Chicken livers served on a fresh garden salad
- Large $6.50
Classic Wrap $9.90
- Chicken tenderloin, iceberg, tomato & light mayo wrapped up in a warm tortilla
- Creamy chip dip $2.50
Cheddar Cheese $1.50
Potato Salad

Saag Paneer mild + rice $14.00
1 Piece Fried Chicken & chips $5.00
Plain Basmati Rice $3.00
Mixed Vegetables mild+ rice $14.00
Lamb korma mild + rice $15.00
Chicken Burger & chips $6.00
1 Fried Chicken $2.50
Prawn Masala med or hot + rice $16.00

Insalata Italiana – Italian Salad $18.00
- Lettuce, fresh tomato, mozzarella, olives, capers, olive oil, a drizzle of balsamic and lots of love
Spaghetti al profumo di mare –Pasta with fresh mussels, and anchovies $24.50
- Transport yourself to the shores of the Adriatic Sea with this pasta dish brimming with fresh mussels and anchovies, fresh tomato base and Italian capers plus a selection of fresh seafood that changes every day
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
Filetto di manzo – Eye Fillet Steak $17.50/100g
- The classic “Florence’s” steak, cooked as you like and served with roasted potato, mixed roasted vegetables and your choice of Creamy Mushroom Sauce or pepper Sauce
Pollo alla diavola – Hell’s Chicken $38.50
- It is a whole baby chicken, that has marinated all day in olive oil, fresh herbs and fresh chilli. Please ask for a milder solution. Served with roasted potato and rocket salad
Cannoli alla siciliana $13.50
- Classic recipe from south of Italy, filled with ricotta, chocolate and pistachios
Tiramisù $12.50
- Doesn’t get any more traditional than this
Minestrone Soup $11.00
- My minestrone soup is loaded with good for you veggies and beef stock

Chocolate Cake . Frozen Chocolate Mousse . Dark Chocolate, Cointreau Sauce . Berry Compote $13
Chargrilled Kumara . Smoked Cashew Orange Chilli Butter $7
Chocolate Cake . Frozen Chocolate Mousse . Dark Chocolate and Cointreau Sauce . Berry Compote $13
Pork Belly . Fennel. Red Slaw . Orange Star Anise Drizzle $29
Haloumi . Chargrilled Brocolli . Rocket . Quinoa . Sunflower Seeds . Cranberries $16
Fries . Aioli $7
Eton Mess . Strawberry . Cream . Meringue . Pomegranate . White Chocolate $13
Smoked Salmon . Potato, Egg Salad . Horseradish Creme . Red Slaw $19

Smoked Salmon & Cream Cheese Omelette $19.50
- Made with zucchini, peas & dill. Served with smoked salmon & spinach.
Wholemeal Toast $4.50
Egg on Toast $11.00
Corn & Zucchini Fritters with Bacon $16.90
- Served with avocado, bruschetta mix, tomato chilli jam, rocket
Brie $3.90
Vegie $18.00
- Corn & zucchini fritter, basil & pine nut pesto, baby spinach, feta, roasted capsicum, aioli.
Crispy Hash Brown $2.80
Chipolata Sausages $4.30

Sandwiches $6.00
Kumara $0.80
-Small Kiwi N/A
ROAST CHICKEN
-Med Kiwi $16.00
-Large Kiwi $12.00
-Half $10.00
Gravy $2.50/$5.00

Warm Cauliflower Cheese Salad $18.00
- roast cauliflower and peas with marscapone, blue vein cream topped with seeds and grilled haloumi
Pesto Ciabatta Bread $12.00
- warm ciabatta bread topped with basil pesto and tomato pesto
Affogato $13.00
- a scoop of affogato ice cream with an amaretto shot, espresso coffee and amaretti biscuits
Apple Streusel Cake $13.00
- sour cream apple cake topped with almond streusel served with apple syrup and whipped cream
Steak Frites $32.00
- grilled sirloin steak with herb butter, grilled mushroom, rocket parmesan salad and shoestring fries
Garlic Ciabatta Bread $6.00
Chocolate Prune Cake $13.00
- lightly spiced chocolate prune cake served with brandied prunes, caramel and vanilla ice cream
Mushroom Lasagne $25.00
- fresh lasagne sheets layered with porcini and field mushroom, mushroom veloute and cheese

Coconut Chicken GF $26.9
- Chicken breast marinated in spices and coconut milk then grilled to perfection. Served with steamed rice and salad.
Apple Crumble Pie $11.5
- Warm spiced apple pie with a crumble topping. Served with rhubarb and strawberry compote, ice cream and cream.
Seasonable Vegetables $5.9
Pumpkin & Spinach Lasagne $24.5
- Layers of roasted pumpkin, ricotta cheese, pasta, spinach and Napolitana sauce, topped with grilled cheese. Served with a baked potato and garden salad.
Crispy Onion Rings $5.9
Pan Fried Scallops $16.9
- Sautéed scallops with crispy bacon, presented on seasonal salad. With lemon and garlic aioli.
Upgrade to Curly Fries or Wedges $2.5
Fries with Aioli $6.5

Bacon & Egg Burger $6.00
1 Fish, 1 Hot Dog & Chips $5.00
Crab Stick $1.50
Fish Burger $6.00
Moro Bars $3.00
Calamari Rings $1.00
Nuggets $0.80
3 Fish, 2 hot dogs, 3 pot fritters & Chips $15.00

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

Calzone Classico $22.00
- Tomato sauce - mozzarella- ham - mushrooms
Quattro Stagioni $22.00
- Tomato sauce - mozzarella - ham - mushrooms - artichokes
Toscana $20.50
- Tomato sauce, mozzarella, pork sausage, mushrooms, onions
Bufalina $23.00
- Tomato sauce - buffalo mozzarella - cherry tomatoes- basil- rocket - shaved parmesan
Bismark $23.00
- Tomato sauce - mozzarella- egg- ham- blue cheese
Calzone Imperfetto $23.50
- Mozzarella- ham- tomato sauce- mushrooms - olives - onions - capsicum - rocket
Capricciosa $22.50
- Tomato sauce - mozzarella - ham - mushrooms - artichokes -olives - capsicum
Mantovana $20.00
- Mozzarella - blue cheese - walnuts

Torta di Cioccolato $12.80
- Moist, rich dark Chocolate Cake, drizzled with Chocolate Sauce, Whipped Cream and Fruit Garnish. (Warm dessert).
Bistecca $35.30
- Grilled Eye Fillet/ Rosemary Potatoes/ Port Sauce.
Rissotto $25.50
- Wine Risotto/ Mushroom/ Chorizo Sausage .
Cannelloni $23.50
- Chicken liver pate filling/ Ground salami/ Spinach/ Cottage cheese Pomodoro, Parmesan gratin.
Lasagne al Forno $23.50
- Baked/ Egg Pasta Layers/ Classic Zanelli's Meat Sauce/ Mozzarella & Cottage Cheese.
Brushetta gamberoni con salsa di pomodoro $19.40
- prawns/grilled ciabatta/ wilted spinach/ basil aioli.
Penne alla Salmone $23.50
- Smoked Salmon/ Capers/ Spinach & garlic Cream Sauce.
Garlic and Parsley $6.10

Tandoori Chicken - Chicken on the bone, marinated in yoghurt, ginger and garlic paste, roasted in Tandoor $11.90
Lamb Rogan Josh - Diced lamb cooked with fine onion gravy and then garnished with fresh herbs and spices $17.90
Saag Scallops - Saag Scallops, a wonderfully delectable dish of scallops cooked in a fine, mild puree of fresh spinach, herbs and spices. $28.90
Saag (Chicken, Lamb or Goat) - Diced Chicken, Lamb or Goat harmoniously cooked in fine mild puree of fresh spinach, herbs and spices $17.90
Pulav Rice - Rice cooked with cashews, sultanas and Indian herbs $10.00
Paneer Makhani - Our home-made cubes of cottage cheese cooked in creamy tomato flavoured sauce $16.90
Chicken Nuggets $7.00
Prawn Malabari - Peeled prawns cooked with sauteed onions, tomatoes and fresh coconut milk, garnished with cream $22.90