Our rustic but cozy restaurant with interior stone walls specializes in creative interpretations of Italian classic cuisine. Since 1998, Zini's has built a reputation for mouth-watering cuisine. Relish in the freshness of our ingredients.
Skillfully Crafted Italian Classics
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Romaine lettuce and croutons dressed with house caesar dressing. Small $7 | Large $15 Add grilled chicken - $10
Apple Salad
Romaine lettuce, apple, cranberries, toasted walnuts & gorgonzola cheese drizzled with our favorite balsamic vinaigrette Small $7 | Large $15
Add grilled chicken - $10 or grilled shrimp - $12
Signature Starters
House Favorite
Artichoke Hearts
$16.0
Pan-seared artichokes, lightly egg battered in a citrus lemon white wine sauce.
Traditional Fried Calamari
$16.0
Served with marinara sauce. Add Cherry peppers for $2, or
gorgonzola for $2
Portobello Mushrooms
$15.0
Baked mushrooms stuffed with mozzarella, tomato, and basil drizzled with a sweet balsamic
Fresh Burrata
$16.0
Burrata cheese, tomatoes, and basil drizzled with extra virgin olive oil and balsamic
Salmon Cakes
$16.0
Fresh Atlantic salmon, bread crumbs, lemon juice, served with remoulade sauce
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* 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice, but calorie needs vary.
Partner With Entree
$7.0
Sautéed spinach, pasta aioli, or pasta marinara.
Main Entrees
House Pick
Roasted Rack of Lamb
$42.0
Tender oven-roasted lamb encrusted with fresh herbs and served with flavorful potatoes and vegetables
Shrimp Puttanesca
$30.0
Colossal shrimp doused in a tangy sauce, capers, olives, and anchovies served over spaghetti
Ravioli Bolognese
$26.0
Zesty bolognese sauce generously ladled over a bed of tender and fluffy four cheese ravioli pasta
Beef and Lamb Pappardelle
$28.0
Pappardelle pasta with mushrooms, spinach, and braised beef and lamb in a romano cream sauce
Seafood Risotto
$31.0
Seared tender scallops and grilled colossal shrimp with herbs sprinkled in a creamy pesto risotto
Apple Glazed Pork Chop
$27.0
Seared and glazed pork in a tangy apple cider reduction with flavorful potatoes and vegetables
Grilled Salmon
$32.0
Grilled Atlantic salmon doused with light hints of lemon and herbs over fluffy rice pilaf
Traditional Italian
Chicken or Veal Saltimbocca
Layered w/ prosciutto & cheese and pan-seared in a white wine sauce served over pasta. Chicken $26 or Veal $28
Chicken or Veal Florentine
Sautéed in a lemon wine sauce & topped with spinach and melted cheese served over pasta. Chicken $26 or Veal $28
Chicken or Veal Parmesan
Lightly breaded topped w/ marinara & melted cheese served over pasta. Chicken $26 or Veal $28
Chicken or Veal Marsala
Sautéed with mushrooms in a marsala wine sauce served or pasta. Chicken $26 or Veal $28
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Zini's invites you to dine with us in our welcoming atmosphere. Chef Zini has a passion for delivering creative flavors in each of his dishes and welcomes you to join us for your night out in Bantam, CT.