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

Chicken manchurian $14.00
- Boneless diced chicken deep fried with cornflour and spices, finished in a thick garlic sauce
Butter prawn (mild) $16.50
- Peeled prawns cooked in creamy tomato sauce
Butter chicken (mild) $13.50
- Tender pieces of boneless chicken, half cooked in tandoor and finished, in a creamy tomato flavoured sauce
Saag paneer (mild) $12.00
- Cottage cheese cooked in a fine puree of spinach and light spices
Chicken tikka (4 pcs) $8.00
- Tender morsels of boneless chicken, marinated overnight in yoghurt and spices and roasted in the tandoori oven
Cheese naan $3.50
Vegetarian manchurian $13.50
- Fresh diced vegetables deep fried with cornflour and spices, finished with a thick garlic sauce
Pan fried prawns (10 pcs) $10.00
- Peeled prawn cutlet fried with ginger, garlic, onions and capsicum, and finished with white wine

Yum Talay $15.50
- Salad of mixed seafood with a mint and garlic dressing
Pad Kra Prao $14.50
- Fresh chilli, garlic, basil and vegetables.
Wontons $7.50
- Deep fried wontons with minced pork and thai herbs, served with sweet chilli sauce
Keang Dang $18.50
- Red curry and coconut cream
Ped Pad Prik Keang $17.50
- Stir fried roasted duck with chilli paste and served with vegetables
Keang Dang Ped $17.50
- Red curry duck cooked with coconut milk and pineapples
Spicy Noodles $14.50
- Stir fried spicy rice noodles
Green Curry $14.50
- Green curry paste cooked with coconut cream and vegetables

Pita Chips and Dip $3.90
Brave Beef $5.00
Extra Dip $1.00
Falafel (V) Salad $11.90/ $9.90
- Regular/ Petita
Chicken Caesar Pita $11.50/ $9.50
- Regula/ Petita
Chick n Fala Salad $12.50/ $10.50
- Regular/ Petita
Garden (V) Pita $8.50/ $7.50
- Regular/ Petita
Brownie $2.50

Antipasto Pickles and Preserves
- Bay bell peppers filled with feta cheese, marinated artichoke, Greek kalamata olives, green olives, pickled cucumber, stuffed vine leaves, sundried tomatoes, Lebanese hummus, chargrilled halloumi on eggplant pickle, fried falafel on coriander tomato achar, creamy feta cheese with spring onion
Antipasto Pickles and Preserves
- Greek kalamata olives, pickled cucumber, creamy feta cheese with spring onion
- 1/2 grilled New Zealand crayfish $15.00
- 250g Grass Fed NZ Pure Angus Scotch fillet steak $10.00
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
The Grill and Pasta Kitchen
- Freshly cooked pasta (tortellino, ravioli or fettuccine), sauteed with pancetta and mushrooms, basil pesto and shaved parmesan, butter blanched seasonal market vegetables (Vegetarian dishes made fresh and specified to your dietary requirements. Please advise when you book)
Premium Cure Cabinet Cuts
- Sauces: mushroom, blue vein, bearnaise, piri piri
Creperie
- Thin crepes with sweet toppings, preserves and syrups, and assorted New Zealand ice cream

Long Black $3.80
Hot Chocolate $5.00
Lasagna $9.90
Iced Chocolate or Coffee $5.00
Ceasar Salad (croutons, bacon, hash brown, tomato, poached egg, anchovies, toast, lettuce) $18.00
Pumpkin Soup (homemade) $9.90
Chips $5.00
Salmon Salad (salmon, lettuce, tomato, hard-boiled egg, mayonnaise) $15.50

H4 Sliced pork with tomato soup
P1 Plain rice porridge
C6 Stir fry sliced chicken with celery and peppers
L24 Fried flat rice noodle with seafood
K3 Tasty spicy noodle soup with stewed pork guts
L6 Rice noodle soup with 5-spices beef
D7 Stir fry sweet sour beef with orange peel
L5 Rice noodle soup with 3 delicious (chicken, man-made crab meat & luncheon meat)

Greek Salad, with Feta cheese, Kalamatta olives & aged Balsamic olio Main $20.90 $13.50/entree
Bread & Dips, Toasted Italian Ciabatta & dipping sauces $11
Fettuccine Royale, Fresh sliced chicken breast sautéed with mushrooms in a tomato, white wine & fresh basil sauce $26.50
Crispy Bacon & Banana Salad, crispy bacon & slice fresh banana with salad greens topped with our own Chilli Plum Sauce $20.50
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 * $19.5/entree
Bruschetta, Toasted Italian bread topped with tomatoes, aged Balsamic olio & Parmesan cheese $12.50
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
Tradition Caesar Salad, Fresh Cos lettuce tossed with Parmesan Cheese, Crispy Bacon, Egg, Crostini & our Famous Housemade Caesar dressing with chicken add $7 Main $20.50 $15.90/entree

CRISPY CHICKEN BURGER
- A new addition to the chicken family; delicious crispy chicken patty, with crunchy lettuce and mayo in a sesame seed bun.
NUGGET BURGER
- A new addition to the chicken family; delicious crispy tempura 100% chicken breast BK Nuggets, with crunchy lettuce and mayo in a sesame seed bun. That's #nuggetlove for you!
TRIPLE CHEESEBURGER
- Three delicious, signature flame-grilled beef patties topped three slices of melted cheese, crinkle cut pickles, yellow mustard, and ketchup on a toasted sesame seed bun. Add a regular fries and regular soft drink to make it a value meal.
SAUSAGE BENE
- Our NEW Sausage Bene is a combination of a sizzling sausage patty, freshly cooked egg, our signature streaky bacon, melted cheese, creamy Kato hollandaise sauce and nestled inside a warm English muffin. Start the day the right way at BK
CRUNCHY BBQ BACON WHOPPER
- The classic Whopper with a Crunchy twist! Comes with all the goodness of a Whopper plus BBQ sauce, Cheese, 4 Rashes of Bacon and Onion Chips. Part of our Summer Crunch Range, available for a limited time.
DOUBLE WHOPPER WITH CHEESE
- Our DOUBLE WHOPPER® is a pairing of two flame-grilled beef patties topped with juicy tomatoes, fresh cut lettuce, creamy mayonnaise, crunchy pickles, and sliced white onions on a soft sesame seed bun and with two slices of cheese. Add a regular fries and regular soft drink to make it a value meal.
SOFT SERVE CONE
- Nothing beats our cool, creamy, and velvety Soft Serve. Served in a classic cone.
DOUBLE CHEESEBURGER
- Make room for our Double Cheeseburger, two signature flame-grilled beef patties topped with two slices of melted cheese, crinkle cut pickles, yellow mustard, and ketchup on a toasted sesame seed bun. Add a regular fries and regular soft drink to make it a value meal.

Rocket . Parmesan Salad $7
Edamame Beans . Szechuan Salt $6
Chocolate Cake . Frozen Chocolate Mousse . Dark Chocolate, Cointreau Sauce . Berry Compote $13
Ginger Sesame Fried Chicken . Lime Mayo $12.5
Fried Haloumi . Barley, Green Bean, Grape, Almond, Dill Salad $16
Fries . Aioli $7
Sicilian Apple Cake . Citrus Syllabub . Pistachio Praline $13
Barley, Green Bean, Grape, Almond, Dill Salad $7

C
- 3 fish, 2 hotdogs, 3 potato fritters, $3.00chips
Blood n Guts $4.00
C
- 5 fish, 2 hotdogs, 2 sausages, 6 chicken nuggets, $5.00chips
Pineapple Fritter $1.50
SEAFOOD BASKET FOR 2 $20.00
- 2 mussels, 2 scallops, 2 oysters, 2 calamari rings, 4 fish bites, 2 prawn cutlets served with chips coleslaw and lemon wedge
3 Mini Hotdogs, chips & Charlie's juice pouch
Scallops each $2.00
Roadkill $4.50

Stir Crazy Sirloin $34.00
- 250gram premium-aged sirloin, cooked how you like it. Served with sauteed onions, buffalo chips, Lone Star coleslaw and your choice of steak sauce.
- KIWI JOKER - add mushroom and free range eggs +5
Dixie Chicken medium $32 / classic $37
- Breast of chicken poached in a creamy sauce of white wine, garlic, spring onion, fresh herbs, corn and carrot. Served with mashed potato and Lone Star coleslaw...world famous all around New Zealand!
Seasonal Vegetables $6.00
Free Range Egg $2.00
Dessert
- Lone Star ‘Mudslide’ ice cream. FREE!
A Fist Full of Pizza (Quesadilla) $18.00
- Two flour tortillas encasing your choice of spicy chicken or beef, with cheese, tomato and fresh herbs. Finished with sour cream, salsa and jalapeños.
Wrap Star $12.50
- Warm flour tortilla filled with roast chicken, cheese, lettuce, tomato, cucumber, red onion, mayonnaise and Mum’s tomato relish. - or leave the tortilla out and we’ll make you a yummy chicken salad!

Blackened Salmon $30.00
- cajun spice coated salmon with citrus lane, mash and salad
Chocolate Prune Cake $13.00
- lightly spiced chocolate prune cake served with brandied prunes, caramel and vanilla ice cream
Morrocan Spiced Lamb Rump $30.00
- served with braised cannellini beans and baked polenta
Asian Pork Belly $30.00
- pork belly cooked in Chinese master stock served with kumara potato puree and red cabbage kimchi
Miso, Pumpkin and Chicken Noodle broth $19.00
- pumpkin, chicken, greens and noodles in miso broth
Garlic Ciabatta Bread $6.00
Mushroom Lasagne $25.00
- fresh lasagne sheets layered with porcini and field mushroom, mushroom veloute and cheese
Apple Streusel Cake $13.00
- sour cream apple cake topped with almond streusel served with apple syrup and whipped cream

Sweet 'n Sour Sauce n/a
- Enjoy the fruity taste, with a hint of spice and soy
BLT Bagel n/a
- Lightly toasted bagel with a rasher of bacon, crisp lettuce, a juicy slice of tomato and creamy mayonnaise
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
Mega Waffle Cone n/a
- Put a twist on our classic soft-serve with a crunchy waffle cone, topped with a delicious helping of hot chocolate fudge sauce and two chocolate Cadbury Flake®. It’s pure pleasure
Hamburger n/a
- The original. 100% beef patty, topped with onion, pickle and zesty ketchup and mustard, all on a soft, fluffy bun
Strawberry Sundae n/a
- Be sweet. Delicious, fluffy soft-serve made with fresh milk, topped with a yummy strawberry sauce
Whipped Butter n/a
- Our fluffy butter, in creamy, whipped peaks. It's like walking on air
Chicken Bacon Deluxe n/a
- It’s deluxe, and it’s back. Crispy coated chicken dressed with rasher bacon, fresh tomato, cheese with a Swiss accent and topped off with creamy mayo