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Pizza topped with chicken, jalapeño and red onion at Leonardo’s Italian Food & Wine in Rotorua

Leonardo's Italian Food & Wine is a small family owned restaurant on Rotorua's Eat Streat, where recipes associated with the owners' mother and grandmother shape the kitchen's direction. The approach is personal but not fixed in time: menus change regularly around fresh, seasonal and sustainably chosen products. Daily service and table reservations make it accessible to visitors as well as locals planning an Italian dinner in the city centre.

Pizza spans straightforward Italian favourites and more elaborate toppings. Margherita and pepperoni sit alongside a five cheese version, while mushrooms supply an earthy meat free choice. Pulled beef gives another pizza slow cooked depth, and a prawn topping brings seafood into the selection. That range makes pizza suitable either as an individual main course or as a set of contrasting slices passed around the table.

Pasta provides the clearest view of the restaurant's breadth. Pappardelle is matched with slow cooked beef, seafood cioppino offers a tomato rich coastal direction, and vegetable caponata fills cannelloni for a meat free baked dish. Beef lasagne keeps a classic place on the menu, while mushroom gnocchi and seafood risotto give diners alternatives in both texture and technique.

The meal can begin with garlic bread, bruschetta, arancini, prawns or New Zealand green lipped mussels before moving into the larger plates. At the other end, tiramisu, bomboloni, panna cotta, gelato and sorbet preserve the Italian theme while offering different levels of richness. A children's selection makes Leonardo's workable for families, and the combination of familiar dishes with frequently changing seasonal choices rewards repeat visits.

Address: 1099 Tutanekai Street, Rotorua 3010, New Zealand

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Leonardo's Italian Food & Wine Menu

Dinner – Entrees

Garlic Bread
$14

Crispy ciabatta bathed in aromatic herb-garlic butter. Add Cheese – $5 | GFO, NF, DF, VG, V

Bruschetta
$19

Classic tomato, cheese, pesto, and olive medley on toasted bread. | GFO, V

Marinated Olives
$15

A bold mix of olives infused with garlic and onion. | GFO, NF, DF, V, VG

Fritto Misto
$20

Crisp crumbed seafood medley with a zingy salsa verde dip. | DF

Parmesan and Ham Crostini
$18

Crunchy crostini topped with sweet and sour peppers, smoky ham and sharp Parmesan. | NF

Seafood Chowder
$22

A decadent cream-based soup loaded with fresh seafood, bacon, herbs, and tender potatoes. | NF

Green Lipped Mussels
$22

Plump mussels simmered in an anise-scented leek cream. | GFO, NF

Pan Seared Scallops
$28

Scallops, truffled cauliflower puree, crispy bacon, toasted pistachio. | GFO, NFO, DFO

Gamberi Alla Busara
$26

Tiger prawns cooked in white wine, garlic, basil, and cherry tomato. | GFO, NF, DFO

Pesto and Cheese Arancini
$20

Home-made golden risotto balls bursting with pesto, cheese, and fondue. | V

Dinner – Sides

Side Salad
$12

Crisp greens dressed in a light, tangy vinaigrette. | DF, GFO, NF, V, VGO

Honey Glazed Baby Carrots
$15

Sweet carrots caramelized in honey glaze. | DFO, GFO, NF, V

Sauté Broccolini
$15

Tender broccolini with a delicate almond crunch. | DFO, GFO, V

Chips
$12

Golden fries with the perfect crispy finish. Aioli – $2

Sauté Vegetables
$15

A colorful medley of perfectly sautéed seasonal vegetables. | DFO, GFO, NF, V

Sauté Wild Mushrooms
$15

Earthy mushrooms pan-tossed to umami perfection. | DFO, GFO, NF, V

Pizzas 12”

All pizzas DFO – $5 Vegan – $5 GF – $5

Pulled Beef Pizza
$28.50

Slow-cooked beef brisket meets creamy feta on a crisp base. | GFO, NF

Truffled Mushroom Pizza
$28

Earthy wild mushrooms with white base sauce and truffle oil. | V

Pizza Pepperoni
$27.50

Spicy pepperoni and oregano over molten cheese. | GFO, NF

Pizza Milano
$31

A hearty mix of ham and cheese topped with fresh rucola. | GFO, NF

Pizza Meatlovers
$31.50

A bold celebration of salami, pepperoni, prosciutto and bacon with chilli and garlic. | GFO, NF

Pizza Pollo
$31

Chicken, onion, mushroom and sweet cherry tomato finished with drizzle of Aioli. | GFO, NF

Pizza Gamberi
$29.90

Prawns with zucchini and feta on a garlic-kissed crust. | GFO, NF

Pizza Margarita
$24

The timeless trio of cherry tomatoes, basil, and melted cheese. | GFO, NF, V, VGO

5 Cheese Pizza
$29.90

A decadent blend of five gourmet cheeses and garlic. | GFO, NF, V

Pizza Quattro Stagioni
$29.50

Four seasons in one—broccoli, artichoke, mushrooms, corn. | GFO, NF, V, VGO

Pizza Picante
$31

Chipotle spiced chicken, red onion, peppers, cherry tomatoes. | GFO, NF

Pizza Al Fungi
$28

Mixed mushrooms with gorgonzola, ricotta and rucola. | V, NF, GFO

Pastas

Gluten Free Pasta – Extra $5

Fettuccine Carbonara
$29.90

Creamy, cheesy pasta with egg yolk, white wine, Bacon, onion, and radic potatoes, served with garlic bread. (Add Chicken – $6) | GFO, NF

Pappardelle Di Manzo
$32

Slow-cooked beef brisket in rich Napoli sauce over Pappardelle pasta and served with garlic bread. | GFO, NF

Spaghetti Cioppino
$35.50

Mixed seafood (mussels, prawns, calamari, fish) anise scented tomato base, served with garlic bread. | GFO, NF, DFO

Beef Lasagna
$36.50

Layered fresh pasta with rich ground beef, herbs, and parmesan cheese. | NF

Tuscan Chicken Alfredo
$31

Chicken and mushroom fettuccine in a rich, velvety Alfredo sauce, served with garlic bread. | NF, GFO

Spaghetti Amatriciana
$29.50

A rich red wine Napoli sauce and bacon, served with garlic bread. | GFO, NF, DF

Fettuccine Arrabbiata
$27

Fettuccine tossed with vegetables in a spicy and tangy tomato sauce with fiery basil finish with garlic bread. (Add Chicken – $6) | DF, GFO, NF, V

Spaghetti Bolognese
$29.90

A timeless beef ragú served with fresh herbs and Parmesan, served with garlic bread. | GFO, NF

Baked Mac N Cheese
$28

Macaroni in creamy bechamel, baked with mozzarella and cheddar. | GFO, NF, V

Caponata Cannelloni
$35

Fresh pasta rolls stuffed with eggplant, peppers, olives, capers and onion baked in bechamel and tomato sauce. | NF, V

Spaghetti Aglio Olio
$27.50

A minimalist’s dream-Spaghetti tossed with garlic, chilli and olive oil, served with garlic bread. (Add Chicken – $6, Prawns – $12) | GFO, NF, V, DFO

Gnocchi Ala Tartufo
$31

Truffle-scented gnocchi with wild mushrooms and creamy white sauce, served with garlic bread. (Add Chicken – $6) | NF, V

Mains

Beef Cheeks
$37.50

Melt-in-your-mouth beef cheeks with green salad and chips. | NF, DF

Chicken Scaloppine Al Limone
$36.50

Pan-seared chicken piccata in lemon butter with baby potatoes, broccolini, and mushrooms. | DFO, GFO, NF

Fish of the Day
$37

Pan seared fresh fish with cous cous and broccolini topped with creamy lemon sauce. | GFO, NF, DFO

Salmon
$37.90

Seared salmon fillet with mashed potatoes, baby carrots and tangy salmoniglio sauce. | NF, GFO

Porkbelly
$39.90

Juicy marinated pork belly served with glazed apple, mustard, potatoes, bacon, orange fennel and drizzled with Jus. | GFO, DF, NF

300gms Ribeye Steak
$45.90

Ribeye served with garlic mash, beets, and juniper berry jus and Béarnaise. | GFO, DFO, NF

Duo of Lamb
$43.90

Oven roasted Lamb rack and rump served with carrots and mint purée, seared corn, honey glazed Carrots, and salsa verde. | GFO, NF

Risottos

Risotto Al Funghi
$32

Truffle scented mushroom risotto with creamy Parmesan finish. | NF, DFO, GFO, V

Risotto Ai Frutti Di Mare
$34

Seafood-loaf risotto in a buttery, aromatic tomato base sauce. | NF, DFO, GFO, V, VGO

Salads

Cappon Margo
$23

A refreshing seafood and beetroot salad with zesty verde. | NF, GFO, DF

Galliano Biando
$24

Chicken, mushrooms, mesclun, walnuts, and pickled onions tossed in creamy herb mayo. | GFO

Rucola Caprese
$23

Bocconcini, rucola, and tomato drizzled with pesto and balsamic glaze. | GFO

Desserts

Orange Tiramisu
$25

A zesty twist on tiramisu with orange served with chocolate gelato. | NFO

Bombolini
$24

Salted caramel filled homemade Italian donuts, banana puree, vanilla crumble, vanilla gelato. | NFO

Cheesecake
$26

NY cheesecake with berry compote and dried berry crumble and seasonal fruits and berry sorbet. | NFO

Passion Fruit Pannacotta
$24

Silky pannacotta with fruit salsa and mint. | NFO, GFO

Trio of Gelato
$19.90

Three luscious scoops of artisanal gelato. | NFO, GFO

Trio of Sorbet
$19.90

Refreshing sorbets bursting with natural fruit flavor. | GFO, DF, NFO

Vaniglia Affogato
$15

Two scoops of vanilla gelato, shot of espresso (With liquor extra $5)

Kids

Only for kids of age 10yrs or under. Gluten Free – Extra $5

Tenders and Chips
$15

Crispy chicken tenders with golden fries. | NF

Mac N Cheese
$16

Cheesy, gooey macaroni – kid-approved comfort. | NF, V

Kids Butter and Cheese Spaghetti
$12

Buttery Spaghetti made for tiny tastebuds. | DFO, GFO, NF, V

Kids Bolognese
$16

Mini version of the classic meat spaghetti. | DFO, GFO, NF

Fish Bites with Chips
$18

Crispy fish bites served with fries. | NF

Kids Cheese Pizza
$15

Simple, cheesy goodness on a kid-sized crust. | DFO, GFO, NF, V

Kids Pepperoni Pizza
$16

A mini pepperoni pie made to delight. | DFO, GFO, NF

Kids Ham N Cheese Pizza
$16

Ham and cheese atop a bubbly golden crust. | DFO, GFO, NF

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