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

9 pcs $7.30
Chili Guacamole Fries $6.10
- We start with a bed of hot and crispy fries and then spoon over a generous amount of meaty chili and then top with tangy guacamole and smooth sour cream.
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.
1/4 LB Single $6.90
- Our delicious, 100% fresh NZ beef patty topped with all the essentials: tomato, lettuce, pickles, mayo and ketchup.
Guacamole Crunch Bowl $6.10
- This tasty snack starts with a bed of crunchy corn chips, and then we spoon on a generous amount of meaty chili, and top with tangy guacamole and smooth sour cream, for a Mexican themed treat.
5pcs $9.30
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.
M $4.10

Yellow Curry $15.50
- With thai spices, potato, onion and seasonal vegetables
Massaman Curry $15.50
- With potato, onion and roasted peanuts
Roasted Duck Curry $19.00
- With bamboo shoots, tomato, pineapple and
Stir Fried Chilli Paste with Vegetables $15.50
Mixed Entree (5 Pieces) $7.50
- Chef selection of 5 different
Stir Fried Home-Made Garlic & Pepper Sauce and Vegetables $15.50
Corn Cake (5 Pieces) $7.00
- With kaffir leaves thai spices
Thai Spring Rolls (5 Pieces) $7.00
- With vermicelli and vegetables

Butter prawn (mild) $16.50
- Peeled prawns cooked in creamy tomato sauce
Karahi chicken (boneless or with bones, med or hot) $14.00
- Chicken pieces cooked in ginger, garlic and spices
Roti $2.50
Prawn malabari $16.50
- Peeled prawns cooked with onions, capsicum, tomatoes and fresh coconut milk, garnished with cream
Korma (chicken/lamb/beef)(mild) $13.5/$14/$13
- indian style curry garnished with almonds and cashew nuts
Karahi paneer (med or hot) $12.00
- Cubed cottage cheese cooked in thick spicy tomato gravy and finished capsicums and onions
Mango chicken (mild) $13.50
- An exotic curry with tender boneless chicken pieces in a subtle mango sauce
Cheese chilli (med or hot) $12.00
- Cubed cottage cheese dipped in gram flour battered and half fried then finished with fresh capsicum, onions and green chilli

Pumpkin, Pinenut and Lamb Wrap with Side Salad N/A
Duo of Pork Poached Pork Belly with Crackle and a Chilli Lime Salsa, Barbequed Pork Spare Ribs served with a Crisp Asian Slaw and Parsnip Crisps. N/A
Mediterranean Orzo Salad N/A
Ham, Mushroom and Spinach Tortino with Garden Salad N/A
Grilled Venison Medallions Grilled Venison Medallions served with a Pumpkin Risotto, Baby Vegetables and a Pinot Noir Reduction. N/A
Roasted Vegetable Lasagne with Green Side Salad N/A
Scilian Tomato Pasta Sauce served on Pasta N/A
Cheesecake (baked daily) N/A

Soup of the moment with artisan bread $15.00
Fresh Garden Salad $7.00
Steamed Seasonal Vegetables (ask your server) $7.00
Vietnamese rack of lamb, sweetbreads, ricotta croquettes, nicoise jus $37.00
Potato Gratin $7.00
Scallops, cauliflower puree, pear and sultana chutney $15.00
Chefs creation inspired by international and Pacific Rim flavours using sustainable produce (ask your server) (HC) POA
Crispy Fries $7.00

Toasted ham and cheese sandwich $5.50
Sausage x 2 N/A
Third Place Steak Sandwich and Fries (DF) $19.50
- Third Place Cafe150gm prime sirloin beef steak cooked medium, inside grilled focaccia bread with lettuce, tomato, cucumber, caramelized onions and topped with a beetroot relish and aioli dressing.
Sausage x 2 N/A
Fresh tomato x 1 N/A
Creamy Mushrooms on Toast (V) $15.50
- Third Place Cafe - great vegetarian options. Items can be adapted to be gluten friendly on request.Mushrooms sautéed with onion, served in a creamy white wine sauce on toasted ciabatta with oven roasted vine ripened tomatoes and a roasted portobello mushroom. Bacon or sausage extra $3.50
Moroccan Chicken Salad (GF) (DF) $18.50
- Third Place CafeTender strips of corn fed chicken coated in a Moroccan seasoning, seared and served on a green salad with toasted cashews, sweet chilli and aioli dressing.
Ciabatta toast x 2 N/A

Burger only $10.00
Cajun Chicken Wing Dings served with peri peri hot sauce $6.00
Burger & Chips $13.00
SLICE OF HEAVEN
- Hand pulled seasoned roast NZ Pork, caramelized onion, sweet red slaw, carrot, homemade fennel mayo & drizzled in rich lava gravy sauce in a brioche bun.
THE LOCO KIWI
- Tequila marinated NZ Chicken, Tenderloins char grilled, onion relish, lettuce, tomato, red onion, jalapeno sauce topped with homemade sweet mayo in a brioche bun.
Hot dipping bowls, hand cut chips, beer battered onion rings, spring rolls & samosas served with sweet chilli & sour cream $8.00
CHUR DOUBLE STACK $15.00
- Two homemade NZ beef seasoned patties drizzled with grilled cheese, two layers of bacon, beer battered onion rings, caramelized onion, tomato, lettuce, gherkins & mustard mayo in a brioche bun
HAWAIIAN $12.00
- Pineapple, cheese, tomato sauce, onion, ham

Sticky Braised Beef . Kumara Coconut Puree . Pickled Pineapple Salad $27
Aubergine . Burnt Miso . Sushi Rice Salad . Pickled Radish . Sesame, Soy Dressing $25
Chargrilled Lamb . Lemon Garlic Oregano . Hummus . Cracked Wheat Salad . Yoghurt . Rocket . Feta $28
Fried Haloumi . Barley, Green Bean, Grape, Almond, Dill Salad $16
Edamame Beans . Szechuan Salt $6
Roasted Cauli, Lentil, Date, Green Olive Salad . Lemon Tahini Dressing . Dukkah $16
Steamed Broccoli . Lemon Basil Butter $7
Pork Belly . Fennel. Red Slaw . Orange Star Anise Drizzle $29

Herb & Garlic Toasties N/A
Subway Melt N/A
Honey Mustard N/A
Bacon, Egg and Cheese N/A
Roast Beef N/A
Wrap N/A
Italian Dressing N/A
Subway Club N/A

Bagel $12
- Streaky bacon, red onion, sliced tomato ,lemon, cream cheese, and capers.
Streaky Bacon $6
Ultra Recovery $24
- Grilled french toast stackestreaky bacon, pd with our pulled pork and golden hash browns , topped with streaky bacon,poached eggs and hollandise sauce.
Grazing Platter $60
- A mix of cured meats and smoked salmon, cheeses, garlic prawns, kala mata olives, pesto, hummus, crackers and grilled croutes .Serves 6. Half patter available $40.
Gluten Free Bread $4
Potato Wedges $12
- Seasoned potato wedges topped with grilled cheese and served with Sequoia saisa and sour cream.
Bagel $8
- Cream cheese and Jam
Grilled portbello Mushroom $4

French Toast $12.00
- With cinnamon, nutmeg and topped with maple syrup and banana (Add bacon $3.00)
Sour Dough Angus $13.00
- Angus beef patty, with melted cheese, tomato, mesclun and beetroot or pineapple, served with fries (add ham / bacon $2.00)
Bacon, tomato and avocado $9.00
Toasted 'Sammies' or Panini 'Sammie' $7 / Panini $8
- Choose 3 fillings: Ham, onion, mushrooms, tomato, cheese, egg, pinappple
Creamy Bacon and Mushroom $10.00
- Streaky bacon in a rich creamy mushroom sauce served on toasted ciabatta
Bacon, Eggs and Hash Brown on Toast $10.00
Toasted Bagels
- With salad
Toasted Muesli $9.00
- with Greek-style yoghurt, milk and seasonal fruits.

SALAD BURGER
- Crispy onion rings, lettuce, tomato, pickles, onion and cheese with our creamy mayonnaise, all served on a toasted sesame seed bun. One bite and youll be hooked. Add a regular fries and regular soft drink to make it a value meal
CHICKEN BACON MEATY
- The Chicken Bacon Meaty Burger: 2 crispy chicken patties, 6 rashers of bacon, 2 slices of cheese, and BBQ sauce. Oh, and we added some onion too. It’s part of the Meatatarian 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.
SUMMER CHICKEN CRUNCH
- The Summer Chicken Crunch Burger: A crunchy chicken patty, slice of cheese, 4 rashes of bacon, 2 pineapple rings, premium lettuce, all topped with lashings of Heinz Seriously Good Aioli! 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.
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.
CHICKEN NUGGETS STUNNER $5.50
- The new Chicken Nuggets Stunner includes 5 x Chicken Nuggets, Small Fries, Small Drink and a Sunday. Now that's value!
STREAKY BACON ANGUS STEAKHOUSE
- A flame-grilled 100% Angus Beef Steakhouse Patty, Ploughmans relish, sliced red onions, BBQ sauce, streaky bacon, cheese and Heinz Seriously Good Aioli. Its a bit saucy. Add a regular fries and regular soft drink to make it a value meal

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
Mixed $ 10.50
Chicken $10.00
Ali Baba $16.00
- A delicious combination of coconut cream, harissa, cream cheese, mushrooms, onions, spinach, garlic chili pickle, and your choice of lamb, chicken, or falafel. Served with fresh salad
Traditional $16.00
- Spicy cream sauce, spinach, mushrooms, onions, tomatoes, garlic and your choice of lamb, chicken, falafel. Served with fresh salad
(All Kebabs served with lettuce, tomatoes, carrots, tabouli, red cabbage, onions, jalapeños, and 3 sauces of your choice. Cheese is $1.50 extra)
Lamb $ 9.50
SAUCES
- Mayonnaise, Spicy Lemon, Garlic Yoghurt, Tomato Relish, Hot Chilli, Mint, BBQ Sauce, Hummus, Sweet Chilli, Tahini, Garlic Mayo, Apricot, Satay, Plum

Mixed Platter (For Two) - A mixture and fine selection Vegetable Samosa, Mixed pakoras, Chicken tikka and Seekh Kebab. $17.80
Aloo Mattar - Potatoes and peas cooked together in a subtly spicy gravy $15.90
Baby Combo - Butter Chicken, baby naan, rice & small drink $9.90
Masala Scallops - Scallops Masala, succulent scallops cooked in a spicy gravy, green capsicums, sliced onions and fresh herbs. $28.90
Keema Naan - Stuffed with spiced Lamb mince mixture $5.00
Saag Paneer / Mushrooms/ Aloo - Our own home-made cottage cheese, mushrooms or potatoes cooked in fine mild puree of fresh spinach, herbs and spices $16.90
Madras (Chicken, Lamb or Goat) - Delicious medium hot Chicken, Lamb or Goat curry, prepared and garnished with coconut gravy and cream, South Indian Style $17.90
Naan - Plain flour bread cooked in tandoor oven, garnished with butter $3.00