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Zafferano Ristorante combines fresh local products with a passion for cooking. Our distinct take on Italian cuisine is modern yet authentic, bringing you wood-fired pizzas, and offering a variety of homemade pasta. Our menu highlights seasonal ingredients in elegant, handcrafted dishes made to bring you a little taste of Italy in every bite.
APPETIZERS
ITALIAN STYLE EGG ROLLS
Prosciutto, smoked mozzarella, julienne vegetables, tangy mango mustard
$14
FRIED STUFFED GNOCCHI
Ricotta and spinach stuffed potato dumplings, smoked tomato aioli
$14
ARANCINI
Veal and tomato stuffed rice balls over tomato sauce topped with Parmigiana
$15
COZZE MARINARA
Fresh PEI Mussels in a spicy white wine tomato sauce
$19
CALAMARI ALLA GRIGLIA
Grilled calamari tossed with fresh lemon, sliced garlic, parsley and extra virgin olive oil
$18
CARPACCIO DI MANZO
Thinly sliced beef over arugula, topped with fresh lemon and Parmigiana reggiano
$16
BURRATINA
Marinated heirloom tomatoes, fresh basil and extra virgin olive oil served on our house made sourdough
$24
CALAMARI FRITTI
Tender calamari tossed in a special blend of flour served with our signature sauce
$19
POLPETTE DI CHIGHIALE
Slow cooked wild boar meat balls, tomato sauce, pecorino romano
$16
GAMBERI DIAVOLA
Sauteed prawns in a spicy tomato sauce served with homemade foccacia
$17
FRITTURA DI PESCE
Calamari, shrimp, and whitefish tossed in our special flour blend and fried, served with our signature sauce
$23
SALADS
MISTA
Organic arugula, radicchio, baby mixed greens tossed with our house balsamic dressing
$11
AVOCADO
Ripened avocado, marinated tomatoes, red onion, cucumber, goat cheese and crispy prosciutto tossed with our lemon vinaigrette
$18
CEASAR
Romaine lettuce, homemade croutons, crispy proscuitto, parmigiana, house dressing
$14
ARUGULA ZAFFERANO
Baby arugula, caramelized pecans, Ontario peach, crumbled goat cheese tossed with our house balsamic dressing
$16
MUSHROOM SALAD
"FUNGHI GRATTINATI"
Wood oven baked oyster mushrooms topped with seasoned bread crumbs, parmigiana cheese and aged balsamic reduction, over organic arugula
$19
PECORINO CALDO
Panko crusted warm goat cheese with red peppers on a bed of mixed greens
$19
RISOTTO & PASTA
*GLUTEN-FREE PASTA AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST
PENNE ALLA VODKA
Homemade penne rigate, pancetta and vodka rose sauce
$20
GNOCCHI POMODORO
Homemade gnocchi, San Marzano tomato sauce, fresh basil
$21
LINGUINE PESCATORE
Homemade linguine, crab, shrimps, scallops, mussels and clams, light white wine tomato sauce
$32
STUFFED GNOCCHI
Homemade gnocchi stuffed with ricotta and spinach, rose sauce
$22
RIGATONI BOLOGNESE
Traditional ragu Bolognese with homemade rigatoni
$21
FETTUCCINE TARTUFO
Homemade fettuccine, assorted wild and porcini mushrooms tossed in a black truffle cream sauce topped with shaved Parmigiana
$27
ORECCHIETTE SALSICCIA
E RAPINI
Orecchietti pasta tossed with rapini and sausage aglio olio finished with pecorino romano
$23
PAPARDELLE ZAFFERANO
Homemade pappardelle, oyster mushrooms and shrimp tossed in a saffron brandy rose sauce
$27
FETTUCCINE SAPORE
Homemade fettuccine with lobster in a brandy rose sauce
$36
RIGATONI PEPERONATA
Homemade Rigatoni pasta with fresh scallions, mushrooms, roasted red pepper and grilled chicken in a pesto cream sauce
$23
RISOTTO PESCATORE
Arborio rice, lobster, shrimps, mussels and clams, in a light tomato and white wine
$34
RISOTTO PORCINI
Arborio rice, imported porcini and wild mushrooms, parmigiana, white truffle oil
$27
SECONDI
BISTECCA ZAFFERANO
Hand cut 10oz premium angus striploin, grilled and served over porcini mushroom risotto, topped with a red wine sauce
$42
FILETTO DI SALMONE
Pan seared bay of fundy salmon, over saffron risotto, topped with toasted pine nut gremolata
$29
FOGO ISLAND COD
Roasted fillet over "riso venere" topped with marinated oven-dried tomatoes and
taggiasche olives
$36
SPIGOLA ALLA GRIGLIA
Grilled whole spigola served de-boned over fregola Sarda topped with
citrus fennel salmoriglio
$34
VITELLO MARSALA
Sauteed tender veal scallopini in a mushroom marsala glaze, served with potato and vegetables
$25
POLLO ALLA GRIGLIA
Grilled chicken breast with potato and vegetables topped with house gremolata
$22
AGNELLO ALLA GRIGLIA
Grilled Australian lamb chops with vegetables and potato
$46
ZUPPA DI PESCE
An assortment of shrimp, scallop, fillet del giorno, crab, mussels, clams and calamari cooked gently in a white wine tomato sauce
$36
GRIGLIATA MISTA
Grilled shrimp, filletto del giorno, calamari and scallop, served with roasted potatoes and vegetables
$33
RIBEYE
Grilled 14oz Rib steak served with truffle fries and house gremolata
$48
PIZZA
*GLUTEN-FREE PIZZA AVAILABLE - $5 / ADD FRESH MOZZARELLA - $3
MARGHERITA
Tomato sauce, mozzarella cheese, basil and oregano
$16
DIAVOLA
Tomato sauce, mozzarella, spicy soppressata, black olives and hot peppers
$19
ZAFFERANO
White pizza mozzarella, arugula, cherry tomatoes, prosciutto crudo and shaved parmigiano
$21
ORTOLANA
White pizza, mozzarella, zucchini, roasted red peppers, eggplant and mushrooms
$18
PATATA PIZZA
White pizza, mozzarella, potato, pancetta, cracked black pepper, caramelized onions, and fresh rosemary
$18
SAPORE
White pizza, mozzarella, blue cheese, toasted pecans, and honey topped with freshly sliced prosciutto crudo
$20
MIALINIO
Tomato sauce, mozzarella, pepperoni, sausage, and soppresata
$22
DESSERT
HOMEMADE CHOCOLATE MOLTEN LAVA CAKE
Individual moist chocolate cake laced with a rich chocolate sauce that blends into the cake when heated. Served with Vanilla Icecream.
$13
COCONUT CREAM PIE
Sweetened toasted coconut set into a custard filling. Covered with whipped cream and topped with more sweetened coconut shavings.
$10
PEANUT BUTTER FUDGE BROWNIE CHEESECAKE
*Gluten Free* $10 A Flourless “extreme” brownie loaded with chocolate and peanut butter topped with roasted almonds, chunks of brownie, and drizzled with dark chocolate.
$10
CARROT CARAMEL CHEESECAKE
A luscious cheesecake filled with chunks of moist carrot cake piled high on a graham base, generously topped with a special caramel duo blend. A very happy combo.
$10
NUTELLA PIZZA
Our freshly baked pizza dough, topped with a layer of rich Nutella®, toffee crumble and dusting of icing sugar.
$15
RASPBERRY CHEESECAKE
Our New York style cheesecake with fresh raspberries is thick, rich and delicious. This cheesecake is sure to melt in your mouth and please all of your taste temptations.
$10
HOMEMADE TIRAMISU
A traditional Italian favourite consisting of lady fingers dipped in espresso coffee with mascarpone.
$10
HOMEMADE CRÉME BRULÉE
An exquisite combination of rich smooth custard under a sugar crunchy topping freshly melted upon ordering.
$10
THREE LAYER
OLD-FASHIONED CAKE
Our classic three layer chocolate cake moist on the inside, filled and topped with a homemade icing that is sure to satisfy all chocolate lovers.