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

S $3.20
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.
3 pcs $5.90
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.
BBQ Deluxe Double Stack $6.50
- Featuring two fresh NZ beef patties, lettuce, tomato, red onion, pickle and topped with tangy BBQ sauce
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.
1/2 LB Double $9.70
- Double up with a half pound of fresh NZ beef, natural cheese and the freshest premium toppings of tomato, red onion, hand cut lettuce, and pickle, plus mayo and ketchup on a warm toasted bun.
Chicken Club $9.20
- These aren't some boring old chicken sandwiches. Meet Wendy's Chicken Club – tender, all-white whole chicken breast topped with thick-cut manuka smoked bacon, natural cheese, creamy mayo, hand-cut lettuce, and freshly sliced tomatoes.

Tartare $1.70
Lemon Pepper Calamari $16.70
- With aioli & sweet chilli
Pork Spare Ribs
- Pork spare ribs (& only ribs) roasted in a plum, orange & BBQ glaze & oven baked until sticky.
Mayonnaise $1.70
Onion Jam $1.70
Fish & Chips
- Beer Battered or Pan-fried fish of the day. Served with Pigtail fries, tartare sauce & salad.
Hummus $1.70
Satay $1.70

Amigos Nachos $13.00
- With free-range chicken, black beans, corn tortillas, cheese & sour cream.
Guacamole & Chips $8.00
- Homemade corn tortilla chips served with fresh guacamole.
Garlic Aioli $2.00
Chickpea Falafels $10.00
- Garlic, cumin & coriander chickpea falafels served with refreshing cucumber yoghurt sauce.
Mexican Bananas $15.00
- One banana caramelized with raw brown sugar, dark rum & fresh lime served with Kapiti vanilla bean ice cream.
Guacamole & Chips $8.00
- Homemade corn tortilla chips served with fresh guacamole.
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.
Sticky Date & Walnut Pudding $12.00
- Homemade sticky date & walnut pudding served warm with butterscotch sauce & Kapiti vanilla bean ice cream.

Caesar Salad $17,90
- cos lettuce / soft poached free range egg / shaved parmesan / croutons / bacon / anchovies / caesar dressing / parmesan crisp
Vegetarian $24,50
- mediterranean filo parcels / spiced chickpea and baby vegetable salad / white balsamic and orange dressing / smoked cherry tomato jelly / olive and black sesame tapenade
Avocado Add $4.90
- smoked salmon
Urbano Chicken Burger $24,50
- free range tenderloins / dukkah crusted / cranberry / camembert / guacamole / smoked tomato / chilli jam / aioli / lettuce / chilli kelp fries
Breads ( Selection of Breads) $8.90
- dukkah / balsamic reduction / avocado oil
Mud Cake $14,90
- warm / basil sorbet / berry compote / whipped cream
Steak Fries $6,50
- aioli / tomato sauce
Urbano Big Boy $21.90
- bacon / pork and fennel chipolata / black pudding / free range eggs any style / crunchy potato cake / smoked tomato / portobello mushrooms / hollandaise / chunky toast

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
Bruschetta (brew-sket-ta) – Bruschetta selection $16.50
- Tomato, salsa verde, chicken liver pate’ and Tapenade
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
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
Gnocchi alla Sorrentina – Gnocchi Sorrento’s Style $23.50
- Gnocchi alla Sorrentina is a pasta dish made in the Sorrento style, with a tomato base, onion garlic, fresh mozzarella and fresh basil, garnished with homemade pesto
Lasagna alla bolognese – Classic Lasagna lasagna $23.50
- Bolognese sauce, known in Italian as ragù alla bolognese, is a meat-based sauce originating from Bologna, Italy
Cheese selection $15.00/$23.50
- Today’s choice of gourmet cheese ( 1 serving/2 servings)
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

Macaroni Cheese and Bacon $9.90
Apple Crumble $4.00
Affogato (vanilla ice cream + expresso) $5.90
Tea or Filter Coffee $3.50
Vege Soup (homemade) $9.90
Sweet Crêpes - La Speciale (Bacon,Banana, Maple syrup & Vanilla Ice cream) $12.90
Sweet Crêpes - La Grand Marnier (Grand Marnier, lemon & sugar) $10.90
Onion & Mushroom Pie $8.90

Baked beans $4.0
Ceasar salad $18.5
- an old favourite, with baby cos, bacon, parmesan cheese, croutons and anchovies
Pancakes $15.5
- with bacon, banana and maple syrup
Omelette served with toasted foccacia $17.5 / $19.5
- Filling choices of: bacon, cheese, mushroom, onion, capsicum, spinach, tomato and ham. 2 fillings / 3 fillings
“Picnic” breakfast $19.5
- bacon, eggs, hash browns, kransky, Portobello mushroom, toast and tomato
Bacon $4.0
Bacon and eggs $14.5
- any style (fried, poached or scrambled), served with toast & hash browns
Special of the day N/A
- (see board)

Bailey’s Cheesecake $9.90
- Bailey’s Irish Cream Liquor cheesecake made from our own famous recipe. Served with whipped cream.
Fresh NZ Green Lipped Mussels $19.90
- Steamed in white wine & garlic. Served with toasted bread. Depends on availability.
Chocolate Fudge Cake $9.90
- Chocolate cake with warm fudge sauce & whipped cream.
Shrimp Salad $20.90
- Shrimps & fresh garden salad with thousand island dressing.
Mushrooms or Avocado or Mushroom Gravy $4.50
Fries (Large) $8.90
- Golden Fries served with smokey BBQ sauce & Tomato sauce
Beef Nachos (Large) $18.90
- Toasted corn chips with mild Spicy Beef & Bean mix, melted cheese & sour cream.
Chicken Nuggets $9.90
- With golden fries & sauce.

Veggie Patty N/A
Olives N/A
Thinly Cut Ready Salted N/A
Avocado Toasties N/A
M&M N/A
Oat & Raisin N/A
Western Egg and Cheese N/A
Lettuce N/A

FOUR $6.00
BACON + EGG $11.00
SEAFOOD CHOWDER $6.00
STEAK OR ANGUS PATTIE + EGG $12.00
KAI MUFFIN $5.00
LAMB $12.00
- pumpkin, kumara, potato, cabbage, mixed veg with rewena stuffing.
REWENA FILLED ROLLS
PORK $12.00
- pumpkin, kumara, potato, cabbage, mixed veg with rewena stuffing.

Kaeng khe-owan - sweet green curry chicken $17.00
- Sweet green curry cooked in coconut milk, vegetables with your choice of chicken, pork or beef.
Tom yum goong-prawn soup E $10.50 / M $19.50
- One of Thailand's favourite dishes, prawns cooked with mushrooms, lemongrass and chilli
Som tum carrot $18.00
- Spicy salad made with shredded carrot.
Yum woon sen ga - vermicelli salad $19.50
- Vermicelli salad and spicy sauce with minced pork, chicken or shrimp.
Woon sen pud puk $15.00
- Vermicelli glass noodles stir fried with vegetables.
All mains and currys come with thai jasmine rice. Some thai food is spicy and we recommend asking for mild, medium or hot to suit your palate.
Toong tong –money bags $7.50
- Minced pork and Thai herbs in a light pastry wrap.
Entrée raumet – mixed entrées $7.50
- A selection of entrees to tempt you

Country Style Ribs (Medium / Cobb Size) $28.5 / $34.9
- Cobb's own marinated and slow-baked pork ribs, with classic fries on the side.
Special Coffees $9.9
- A double shot coffee with your choice of Whisky, Brandy, Baileys or Kahlua, topped with a swirl of whipped cream.
Fries with Aioli $6.5
Seafood Basket $33.9
- Fish, prawns, scallops and squid. All golden fried and crispy. Served with fries and salad.
Nachos $13.9
- Mexican corn chips topped with salsa, avocado, grilled cheese and sour cream.
Wedges with Sour Cream $8.0
Upgrade to Curly Fries or Wedges $2.5
Seasonable Vegetables $5.9

Hawaiian Burger $6.00
Fish Burger $6.00
2 Fish, 2 sausages, 2 crabsticks & Chips $10.00
Kumara Chips $4.00
Nuggets $0.80
Battered Sausages $2.20
Mussels $1.00
Wedges $3.50

LONG BBQ BEEF RODEO
- Now with a long bun for double the taste! Flame-grilled beef topped with melted cheese, crispy onion rings, creamy mayo and smoky, smoky BBQ sauce. Available for a limited time at participating restaurants.
DOUBLE CHEESEBURGER STUNNER $6.50
- The Double Cheeseburger Stunner Meal includes one Double Cheeseburger, small fries, small soft drink and a sundae. Now that's value.
SOFT SERVE CONE
- Nothing beats our cool, creamy, and velvety Soft Serve. Served in a classic cone.
NEW YORK ANGUS STEAKHOUSE
- A juicy 1/3 pound of flame grilled 100% Angus beef with two slices of cheese, 6 rashes of bacon, red onions, premium lettuce, freshly sliced tomato, pickles, all topped with creamy mayo, BBQ sauce and mustard sauce in our delicious corn dusted bun.
ANGRY ANGUS STEAKHOUSE
- A juicy 1/3 pound of flame grilled 100% Angus beef with two slices of cheese, spicy jalapeños, crispy golden onion chips, tomato, lettuce, creamy mayo and a dash of our secret Angry hot sauce all on a lightly corn dusted bun. Take a bite out of the Angry Angus Steakhouse the next time you get hungry.
KING MUFFIN
- Two sausage patties, two slices of cheese, streaky bacon, a freshly cracked egg and ketchup all packed into a toasted English muffin. It’s a breakfast that’ll last you til lunch.
CRUNCHY BBQ BACON DOUBLE WHOPPER
- The Crunchy BBQ Bacon Double Whopper: comes with all the goodness of a Double Whopper with Cheese plus BBQ sauce, 4 Rashes of Bacon and Onion Chips. Part of our Summer Crunch Range, available for a limited time.
CRUNCHY BBQ BACON DOUBLE WHOPPER
- The Crunchy BBQ Bacon Double Whopper: comes with all the goodness of a Double Whopper with Cheese plus BBQ sauce, 4 Rashes of Bacon and Onion Chips. Part of our Summer Crunch Range, available for a limited time.

French onion soup w gruyere crouton $16
Steak fries w aioli $7
Smoked almonds (GF, V) $7
Mixed salad greens w walnut vinaigrette $7
Crème brulee, rhubarb sorbet, orange & thyme biscotti $16
Spiced squid, peanut slaw, rouille sauce, lemon $17
Pan fried duck breast, confit leg, cider roasted squash puree, pickled red cabbage, cranberry & passionfruit glaze (GF) $39
Feta pannacotta, cucumber sorbet, candied olive, tomato foam (V)(GF) $17