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

Classic Caesar Salad $19.30 / S $17.20
- Cos lettuce, bacon, poached egg, croutons, parmesan cheese, fat dog caesar dressing
Single Lamb Shank $22.70
- Tender NZ lamb Shank on kumara mash with seasonal vegetables finished with a caramelised onion jus
Mini Puppy Breakfast $10.50
- Bacon, egg, sausage, and a hash brown
Chicken Nuggets & Chips / Spaghetti Bolognese $10.50 / TS $5.50
Wedges $12.80 / S $10.00
- Potato wedges served with sour cream
Chicken Caesar Salad $20.50 / S $14.90
- Cos lettuce, bacon, poached egg, croutons, parmesan cheese, fat dog caesar dressing and grilled chicken
Marinated Lamb Leg $28.00
- Marinated lamb leg on a feta & sundried tomato crusted potato bake tzatziki yoghurt dressing
The Fat Dog Works $18.30
- Bacon, eggs, hash browns, sausage, tomato, chunky toast

Chicken McNuggets® N/A
- Everything's better when it's bite-sized. Like our nuggets made with tender juicy chicken breast in a crisp tempura coating. Start the fun with our delicious dipping sauces, in BBQ, Sweet 'n Sour or Mustard.
Oreo® Cookies McFlurry® N/A
- For a delicious mouthful of crunchy biscuit pieces blended into creamy soft serve, try the Oreo® Cookie McFlurry.
Grilled Chicken Snack Wrap® N/A
- It may be little, but there's a lot to love. 100% chicken breast fillet marinated with spices and grilled to perfection. With fresh iceberg lettuce and creamy mayonnaise.
Frozen Fanta™ Sour Grape McFloat N/A
- Brighten up your day with a Frozen Fanta™ Sour Grape McFloat
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.
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.
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.
The Almighty Angus® 1/2lb N/A
- Crispy bacon, a 1/2 pound of juicy 100% NZ Angus beef, red onion, cheese, and a dash of tomato relish in our new chilli chive bun. If you’re serious about seriously good Angus, you'll want to make time for this burger.

Carpaccio di Bresaola $14.50
- Dried salted beef carpaccio with rucola and parmesan cheese with a splash of olive oil
Marinated Feta Cheese $7.50
- Bowl of homemade marinated Feta. (v)
Additional toppings $2.00
- Red onion, spinach, basil, olives, capsicum, pineapple, capers, mushroom
Additional toppings primo $5.00
- Mozzarella, prosciutto, chicken, salami, anchovies, ricotta, Italian chorizo, bacon
Tiramisu $11.50
- Coffee and liqueur infused biscuit with fresh mascarpone cream and sprinkle chocolate
Linguine Siciliana $24.50
- Freshly made linguine pasta tossed in anchovies and seafood, mussels with lemon infused olive oil, herbs and Napoletana sauce
Genovese $20.50
- Porchetta, spinach, onion, mozzarella, Napoli
Garlic focaccia $13.00
- Wood fired baked pizza bread with garlic, mozzarella and truffle oil(v)

Lite Breakfast $15.50
- Third Place Cafe - Enjoy quality food & coffee whilst taking in the breath-taking views. Dietary requirements & gluten friendly options available. Wholemeal toast served with a poached egg, potato rosti, kransky sausage and fresh seasonal fruit.
Creamy Mushrooms N/A
Kransky sausages and chips $7.50
Favourite Eggs ‘Bene’ (V) $15.50
- Toasted Ciabatta topped with wilted spinach, two poached eggs and hollandaise sauce. Smoked salmon extra $4.50 Bacon, ham or avocado extra $3.50
Ciabatta toast & spreads $7.50
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.
Smoked Salmon $4.50
Middle Eastern Spring lamb platter $18.50
- Third Place CafeSpiced seared spring lamb strips accompanied with toasted pita bread, crispy falafels, hummus, mint yoghurt, shredded lettuce and kasundi.

Sweet Crêpes - La Nutella $10.90
Apple Crumble $4.00
Extra (extra shot/large coffee/mug extra coffee bowl soy milk vanilla, caramel or hazelnut flavour) $0.50, $0.60, $1.00
Single Filling $4.00
Smoked Chicken Salad (smoked chicken, lettuce, tomato, hard-boiled egg, mayonnaise) $14.50
BALT (bacon, avocado, lettuce, tomato) $10.90
Affogato (vanilla ice cream + expresso) $5.90
Lyonnaise Salad (croutons, bacon, tomato, poached egg, lettuce) $15.50

L18 Rice noodle soup with lamb offals
A5 Pig's tripe in delicious spicy tongue-numbing sauce
L25 Fried flat rice noodle with mixed vegetable and meat
G10 Stir fry cubed lotus root
D16 Stir fry beef with pickled Chinese cabbage
L11 Rice noodle soup with wild Chinese mushroom and finely sliced beef
B10 Stewed pork guts in spicy sauce
H10 Seaweed and egg drop soup

Side of Chips $3.70
Light Start Breakfast $17.90
- With candied walnuts, lemon cream cheese, maple syrup. Toasted ciabatta, avocado, ham, poached cage-free eggs, cheese, grilled tomato
Spicy Herb Mayo $2.80
Eggs Benedict with Mushrooms & Spinach $17.00
- Poached cage-free eggs, toasted ciabatta, creamy hollandaise sauce
Club Nachos $16.90
- Crunchy corn chips, melted cheese, house-made salsa, sour cream, avocado.
Chicken, Cheese, Avocado $15.00
White Toast $4.50
The Coffee Club Big Breakfast $22.50
- Tender steak, bacon, chipolata sausages, cage-free eggs, mushroom, grilled tomato, hash brown & toasted ciabatta

Olives N/A
Sweet Chilli N/A
Natural Swiss N/A
Tuna N/A
Subway Melt N/A
Lettuce N/A
Yoghurt N/A
Turkey N/A

Chicken Korma $13.50
- Boneless diced breast chicken cooked with cashew paste, creamy sauce and spices
Shahi Paneer $12.50
- Cubes of cottage cheese cooked in tomato, cashew paste, cream and spices
Plain Naan Or Butter Naan $2.00
- Plain flour bread baked in tandoor
Prawn Biryani $15.99
- Cooked with rice, tomato, onion, ginger, garlic, aromatic spices and finish fresh green coriander
Paneer Shimla Mirch $12.50
- Homemade cottage cheese cooked with onion, tomato, capsicum and spices
Plain Rice $2.00
- Steamed Basmati rice
Paneer Butter Masala $12.50
- Cottage cheese cooked in cashew paste, tomato, spices, butter and creamy sauce
Vege Biryani $12.50
- Combination of fresh vegetables cooked with rice, tomato, onion and spices

Mushroom Lasagne $25.00
- fresh lasagne sheets layered with porcini and field mushroom, mushroom veloute and cheese
Miso, Pumpkin and Chicken Noodle broth $19.00
- pumpkin, chicken, greens and noodles in miso broth
Steak Frites $32.00
- grilled sirloin steak with herb butter, grilled mushroom, rocket parmesan salad and shoestring fries
Asian Pork Belly $30.00
- pork belly cooked in Chinese master stock served with kumara potato puree and red cabbage kimchi
Morrocan Spiced Lamb Rump $30.00
- served with braised cannellini beans and baked polenta
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
Apple Streusel Cake $13.00
- sour cream apple cake topped with almond streusel served with apple syrup and whipped cream

- add homemade spinach and walnut pesto
Quinoa, Brown and Wild Rice $15.00
- served with feta, watermelon, vine ripened tomatoes, cucumber, radish, pumpkin, Carrots and a spring onion vinaigrette (GF) (H)
Honey Granola $14.00
- with coconut yogurt, fresh seasonal fruit and berry coulis (GF)
The Classic Big Dukes $22.00
- a hearty breakfast Of tasty sausage, bacon, grilled tomatoes, hash browns, mushrooms and eggs to order
Quinoa, Brown and Wild Rice Salad $15.00
- served with feta, watermelon, vine ripened tomatoes, cucumber, radish, pumpkin, carrots and a spring onion vinaigrette (GF) (H)
Prime Aged Ribeye Steak (300gms) $36.00
- served with a garden salad or seasonal vegetables, golden fries or creamy mash, herb and garlic butter or green peppercorn sauce (GF)
Artisan Breads $11.50
- a selection of artisan breads served with extra virgin olive oil, aged balsamic vinegar, homemade spinach and walnut (N) (V)
Corn Fed Chicken Breast $33.00
- dusted with bush mushrooms, served with layered creamy potatoes, honey smoked bacon and caramelised shallots (GF)

Ceasar Salad $ 13.00
- Cos Lettuce, Croutons, Bacon pieces, Parmesan Cheese and grilled Chicken Breast
Steak Sandwich $ 15.00
- Rump steak with Lettuce , Tomato, Beetroot, Cucumber, Gouda Cheese and Eggplant chutney
Crumbed Prawns $ 12.00
- Sweet Thai Chili, Garlic Mayo or Wasabi Mayo. Served with Sweet Thai Chili or Tartare sauce
Garden Salad $ 9.00
- Lettuce, Tomato, Cucumber, Red Onion, beetroot.
Chicken Sandwich $ 15.00
- Chicken breast with Lettuce, Tomato, Beetroot, Cucumber, Brie Cheese and Apricot sauce
Garlic Bread $ 8.00
- Homemade Garlic butter on toasted Foccacia Bread
Antipasto Platter $ 30.00
- Olives, Sundried tomatoes, Stuffed Vine leaves, Pickled Onions, Brie Cheese, Gouda Cheese, Eggplant Chutney, Crackers and Salami
Pork Belly $ 20.00
- Pork Belly cooked in Speights Summit Lager served on mash potato with peas 8. homemade gravy

Toasted Bagels
- With salad
Smoked salmon, cream cheese and capers $10.00
Toasted Muesli $9.00
- with Greek-style yoghurt, milk and seasonal fruits.
Chicken Nuggets and Chips $6.00
Bacon, Eggs and Hash Brown on Toast $10.00
Baraco Breakfast $16.00
- Your style of free range eggs with bacon, hash brown, roasted tomato, kransky sausages on ciabatta. (Add mushroom $2.00)
Garlic Prawn Noodles $13.00
- Served with pan tossed cabbage, carrot, mushroom, garlic and sweet chilli sauce
Fries $4.50 Sm / $5.50 Lge
- With tomato sauce / aioli

Rosemary Potatoes $6.10
Linguine Mare Monti $24.50
- Pan-seared Prawns/ Mushrooms/ Onion, garlic & Chilli/ Olive Oil drizzle.
Carpaccio $17.30
- Thinly sliced Eye Fillet/ Capers/ Parmesan Shavings/ lemon juice and Olive Oil dressing.
Chili and Tomato with Garlic $6.10
Basil Pesto $6.10
- (Multiple selection available).
Garlic and Parsley $6.10
Black Olive Paste $6.10
Tiramisu $12.80
- Our famous rich coffee and brandy flavoured Marscarpone Crème, layered with delicate Savoirdi fingers. (When available, alcohol content).

Prawn Masala - Prawns cooked in spicy gravy, green capsicum and sliced onions, garnished with fresh herbs $22.90
Mixed Platter (For Two) - A mixture and fine selection Vegetable Samosa, Mixed pakoras, Chicken tikka and Seekh Kebab. $17.80
Tandoori Chicken - Chicken on the bone, marinated in yoghurt, ginger and garlic paste, roasted in Tandoor $11.90
Chicken Jalfrezi - Boneless chicken pieces cooked with diced onions, capsicum, tomato cubes in sweet and sour sauce, garnished with fresh herbs and cashew nuts $17.90
Chilli Chicken - Fried chicken dish with slices of onions, tomatoes, capsicum and fresh coriander, cooked and garnished with fresh spices $18.90
Malai Kofta - Mashed potatoes and cottage cheese balls, deep fried and cooked in creamy gravy $16.90
Zeera Rice - Rice cooked with cumin seeds $5.00
Chicken Nuggets $7.00