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

The Factory Breakfast Burger $13.00
- applewood smoked bacon, hash brown, free range egg & garlic mayo
Chipotle Hot
Avocado & Cilantro Guacamole $2.00
Steak & Smoked Mushroom Burger $15.00
- seared rump with smoked mushroom cheese, melt, slaw & Carolina mustard sauce
BBQ Sauces & Glazes
Pulled Pork Burger $11.00
- with two tone slaw, crackling and your choice of bbq sauce
Tartare
Dirty Chips With Bacon Gravy & Garlic Mayo $5.00

Green Curry $15.50
- With thai herbs, bamboo shoots, coconut milk and vegetables
Green Curry Tofu $14.50
- With coconut milk & vegetable
Pad Thai Noodles with Crushed Peanuts $14.50
Stir Fried Tofu $14.50
- With soy sauce, cashew nuts & vegetables
Stir Fried Mixed Vegetables $14.50
Stir Fried Beef - Home Made Oyster Sauce $15.50
- With broccoli, mushrooms and vegetables
Chicken Satay (4 Pieces) $7.00
- With peanut sauce
Stir Fried Home-Made Garlic & Pepper Sauce and Vegetables $15.50

Traditional Italian Caesar Salad $19.50
- Coz lettuce, focaccia croutons, wood fired roast chicken breast, bacon, parmesan cheese, pomegranate, homemade Caesar dressing, basil pesto and hazelnuts, anchovies optional.
Green Salad $10.50
- Rucola leaves cherry tomatoes, mixed olives, shaved parmesan cheese, Italian dressing. (v)
Pannacotta $12.50
- Traditional Italian dessert layered with mango jelly and served with sorbet
Pappardelle al ragu guanciale $23.50
- Homemade fresh pappardelle with tradition ragu of ground beef and pork cooked in red wine with plum tomatoes and herbs, topped with parmesan cheese
Alpina $22.50
- Shaved pecorino, mushroom, prosciutto, rucola, mozzarella, Napoli
Pollo Alla Parmigiana $29.50
- Crumbed chicken breast, wood fired oven roasted topped with Napoletana sauce and mozzarella served on bed wood fired oven roasted vegetables, polenta, porcini and basil pesto
Additional toppings primo $3.00
- Mozzarella, prosciutto, chicken, salami, anchovies, ricotta, Italian chorizo, bacon
Puttanesca $22.50
- Roasted chicken, capers, anchovies, capsicum, olives, mozzarella, Napoli

Risotto of the day – please see the specials for tonight n/a
Creme caramel $12.50
- Baked custard served with almond brittle
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
Baked cheese cake $13.00
- Ricotta and mascarpone, served with raspberry coulis
Gamberoni Arrosto – Grilled prawns $24.50
- Marinated prawns in fresh herbs, chilli, olive oil and served with freshly baked focaccia
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
Pappardelle Col ragu di Cinghiale – Wild Boar Pappardelle $23.50
- Meltingly tender wild boar, stewed in rich tomato and red wine sauce. Like mama used to make
Cheese selection $15.00/$23.50
- Today’s choice of gourmet cheese ( 1 serving/2 servings)

Dressings, Oils and Vinegars
- Extra virgin olive oil, hazelnut oil, avocado oil, Balsamic, sherry and cider vinegar, Italian, French, coriander and ginger dressing
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
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
New Zealand Cheese
- With crackers, candied ginger, nuts and pumpkin seeds
Dressings, Oils and Vinegars
- Extra virgin olive oil, hazelnut oil, avocado oil, Balsamic, sherry and cider vinegar, Italian, French, coriander and ginger dressing, homemade Caesar dressing
The Grill and Pasta Kitchen
- Freshly cooked pasta (penne or fettuccine), served with your choice of bolognaise sauce, creamy mushroom sauce or basil pesto and roasted garlic, Japanese beef curry with steamed rice, grilled fish fillets, with lemon white wine sauce, butter blanched seasonal market vegetables
Breads
- Artisan bread selection fresh from the oven, speciality breads served with spreads and infused olive oil
Tea and Coffee

Milkshake $5.00
French Onion Soup with croûtons and melted cheese $9.90
Muffin $3.80
Sweet Crêpes - La Canadienne (Maple syrup) $8.50
Chips $5.00
Ham Salad (ham, lettuce, tomato, hard-boiled egg, mayonnaise) $13.90
Pizza $7.00
Lemon Cake Gluten Free $4.00

Small Lamb $9.50
Large Lamb $13.00
Large Falafel (Veg) $11.50
Chicken $16.50
Combo (Chips & Drink) $22.50
Small Combo (Chips & Drinks) $15.50
Large Mixed Meat $13.00
Small Falafel (Veg) $9.50

Steamed Broccoli . Lemon Basil Butter $7
Whipped Goat Cheese . Beet & Rhubarb Relish . Rosemary Crostini $14
Ginger Sesame Fried Chicken . Lime Mayo $12.5
Garlic Bread $7
Polenta Chips . Sundried Tomato and Olive Aioli $10
Smoked Salmon . Potato . Freid Capers . Horseradish & Dill Creme . Pickled Beetroot $18
Chocolate Cake . Frozen Chocolate Mousse . Dark Chocolate and Cointreau Sauce . Berry Compote $13
Steak . Bacon . Tomato Relish . Rocket . Caramelised Onion . Aioli $16.5

Open Steak Sandwich $21.90
- BBQ grilled Sirloin Steak on toasted Focaccia bread with onion jam & salad greens dressed with aioli & BBQ sauce. Served with fries.
Scotch Fillet $29.90
- 250 gm prime NZ Beef cooked just the way you like it topped with Mushroom sauce. Served with creamy potato mash and garden peas.
Chicken Nuggets $9.90
- With golden fries & sauce.
Bacon & Cheesy Toasted Soldiers $9.90
- With tomato sauce
Granny Malone’s Bread & butter Pudding $9.90
- Traditional Bread & Butter pudding layered with sultanas & Blueberries. Topped with whipped cream.
Chocolate Fudge Cake $9.90
- Chocolate cake with warm fudge sauce & whipped cream.
Cajun Chicken Salad $23.90
- Tender chicken breast marinated in Cajun spices, on a fresh garden salad & tangy mango & tomato salsa.
Beef Burger $19.90
- 200g Hennessy’s home made beef patties with cheese, bacon, mayonnaise, salad & sweet chilli sauce. Served with fries.

Lasagne $2.80
B
- 4 fish, 2 hotdogs, 2 sausages, 2 potato fritters, $4.00 chips
Mini Chicken Wrap Chips & Charlie's Juice Pouch
Pineapple Fritter $1.50
C
- 4 Fish, 2 crabsticks, 2 sausages, 6 nuggets, $ 4.00 chips
Spring Roll $2.50
3 Mini Hotdogs, chips & Charlie's juice pouch
Roadkill $4.50

PANINI OF THE DAY $12.50
SHIES & SQUARES $4.90
CAKES $5.50
STEAK PIE $4.50
MINI QUICHE $3.50
MINI MINCE PIE $2.50
VEGETABLE QUICHE $12.50
SAUSAGE ROLLS $4.00

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
Bagel $12
- Streaky bacon, red onion, sliced tomato ,lemon, cream cheese, and capers.
Fish N Chips $POA
- Croucher IPA beer battered catch of the day and chunky fries with tartare sauce, lemon to squeeze and ranch slaw.
Grilled portbello Mushroom $4
Lamb Salad $22
- Seared lamb rump, honey glazed roast winter vegetables, quionoa, kale, mint, spicedroast pumpkin seeds and rocket drizzled with our balsamic plum sauce.Vegetarian option available.
Cheese Board $25
- A Selection of cheeses and crackers is with quince jelly, pesto and grapes.
Mini hot dogs with chunky fries $9
Sequoia General $21
- Eggs of your choice, streaky, bacon, roasted garlic mushroom, batwurst sausage, grilled tomato and hash browns with toasted ciabetta or multigrain.

Biryani vegetable $9.00
Pepper chicken $15.50
- a special curry dish - boneless chicken cooked in special gravy with black pepper
Fish moilee (Kerala style fish stew) $17.50
- a coconut milk based special curry cooked with bit of spices
Chilli fish/prawn $17.50
- fried fish/prawn cooked with onion, capsicums and chinese sauce
Indian thali meal - veg $10.00
- rice, two veg curries, 1 roti, pappadum and pickle
Plain dosa $10.00
- light and crispy crepe made from rice and urid lentil mix flour
Bindi masala $14.50
- fresh ladies finger (okra) cooked with onion, tomatoes, capsicum in a thick gravy
Matter paneer $14.50
- cottage cheese cooked with green peas and aromatic spices

Spiced squid, peanut slaw, rouille sauce, lemon $17
Mixed salad greens w walnut vinaigrette $7
French onion soup w gruyere crouton $16
Seasonal vegetables $7
Crème brulee, rhubarb sorbet, orange & thyme biscotti $16
Chocolate venison eclair, beetroot puree, balsamic glaze, crème fraiche $18
Manuka hot smoked salmon, white bean puree, crayfish bisque, parmesan crisp $19
Green pea risotto, feta, tomato, candied olives (GF, V) $35

Chicken Bhuna - Panfried chicken, onion and tomato, finished with a thick spicy sauce $15.90
Paneer Jalfrezi - Sweet and sour cottage cheese curry with chunky pieces of vegetables $14.90
Lamb Samosa - Tender lamb in a mild masala sauce, encased in a crispy tasty pastry (2 Samosa) served with chutney $7.50
Chicken Naan - Naan with a stuffing of medium spiced chicken, with onions, chilies and coriander $6.00
Vegetable Korma - A delicate creamy curry with coconut, sultanas and cashews $14.50
Chicken Afghani - Mildly marinated, tandoor roasted, and simmered in a delicate sauce with crushed cashews $15.50
Chicken or Lamb Palak - Creamy spinach cooked with tomato, whole and ground spices, and a hint of garlic $15.50
Kashmiri Naan - Stuffed sweet naan bread with coconut, almonds, cherries and raisins $6.00