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Zanellis Italian Restaurant

1243 Amohia Street, Rotorua, New Zealand
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Ranked #73 of 110 restaurants in Rotorua
Cuisines: Italian
Dining options: Reservations
Most recent review
- 13 Jun 2013
Restaurant details
Dining options: Reservations
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Nelson, New Zealand
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71 reviews 71 reviews
55 restaurant reviews
8 helpful votes 8 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 13 June 2013 NEW

dined on a Tuesday night smattering of people present, Seated by wait person reasonably promptly and offered wine list , had a glass of wine but couldn't have another as they had run out but was offered an inferior Supermarket Bargain Buy wine by the glass ... no thanks Menu had pastas and other mains so asked if the pastas... More

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Rotorua, Bay of Plenty, New Zealand
1 review
1 of 5 stars Reviewed 8 June 2013

We been this resturant last few days. We used two grabone vouchers for that dinner, but owner said you only can use one, they donot have any details on the voucher and she also told me donot buy any her business vouncher in the future, We are as welcome as a storm.She is really not friendly. The price of food... More

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Auckland Central, New Zealand
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11 reviews 11 reviews
4 restaurant reviews
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 8 May 2013

We absolutely adore the lit up plastic grapes that adorn the wall - and that image should convey the kind of experience that Zanellis' provides. The food is respectable and the prices are reasonable (bearing in mind that Rotorua is on the pricey side).

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Auckland Region, New Zealand
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6 reviews 6 reviews
5 restaurant reviews
1 of 5 stars Reviewed 5 May 2013

We were after a great night out with a small group of friends (11 in total) who were competing in the Xterra run the next day (6 of us). It took more than 2 hours for our meals to come out and with having 3 kids there, that not great. The excuse was that they only had one chef on... More

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20 reviews 20 reviews
14 restaurant reviews
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 January 2013

The staff was nice but they clearly did not have enough on hand as we had to wait forever for our food. The food was good but not great. The town is not known for its amazing cuisine but there seems to be an opening for a killer restaurant. All seem to be just "ok"

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Rotorua
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22 reviews 22 reviews
14 restaurant reviews
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 15 January 2013

Went there for dinner, I had the lasagne, husband had the lamb and daughter had the risotto, was really nice, very filling. The service is great, food was delivered in good time. Would go there again. Atmosphere was really nice, not a huge place but tables well spaced so you don't feel like you eating at the next table.

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Rotorua, New Zealand
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16 reviews 16 reviews
10 restaurant reviews
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 5 January 2013

I have been to this restaurant a few times and each time I go I hope for better service but so far it has happened. You are made to feel not welcomed. My meal was nice but not great. On the website it states the best gnocchi in New Zealand but there was no gnocchi on the menu!! Will I... More

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Rotorua
1 review
1 of 5 stars Reviewed 3 January 2013

visited last month with a friend, the restaurant was very noisy as there was a group xmas function which made it very hard to have a conversation. We sent the waitress away twice as we were not ready to order. The second time she rolled her eyes at us and stormed off. On her return we asked her if her... More

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Rotorua
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14 reviews 14 reviews
7 restaurant reviews
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 30 November 2012

If you want traditional Italian cuisine and wine then this is the place. A small restaurant with loads of atmosphere and fantastic food. You will return again and again.

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Auckland
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5 reviews 5 reviews
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 9 November 2012

We went for a long weekend in Rotorua and stumbled upon a lovely Italian restaurant, The decor was like eating outside on a terrace under the grape vines. We had a lovely meal and would recommend this place.

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