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Classic Italian Cuisine in Connecticut

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Located in Bantam, Connecticut

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Located in Bantam, Connecticut

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.

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Menu

Seasonal Salads

Caesar Wedges

$16.0
Romaine wedges, house-made caesar dressing, croutons, crispy pancetta and parmesan

Farmers Salad

$17.0
Roasted butternut squash, pomegranate seeds, arugula, and toasted walnuts, drizzled with a bright orange pomegranate vinaigrette

Garden Salad

$15.0
Diced tomatoes, cucumbers, carrots, olives and shredded feta cheese Add grilled chicken - $8 Add grilled shrimp - $10 Add grilled steak - $10

Signature Starters

House Favorite

Artichoke Hearts

$16.0
Pan-seared artichokes, lightly egg battered in a citrus lemon white wine sauce.

Traditional Fried Calamari

$18.0
Served with marinara sauce, cherry peppers and gorgonzola

Chicken Croquettes

$14.0
Filled with a flavorful, seasoned chicken mixture, served with pesto aioli and smoked tomato sauce

House Meatballs

$16.0
Slow-braised and served with house-made marinara, topped with stracciatella cheese

Shrimp Cocktail

$18.0
Chilled shrimp served, spicy remoulade sauce, lemon wedge and cocktail 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.

Soup Du Jour

$10.0

Main Entrees

Merry-Me Chicken

$27.0
French-cut chicken in a creamy sauce with sun-dried tomatoes and spinach, served alongside seasonal vegetables and roasted fingerling potatoes

Braised Short Rib

$28.0
Tender, slow-cooked short rib served over a creamy taro purée, drizzled with a rich demi-glaze and spinach canapé

Sausage Penne à la Vodka

$26.0
Sweet sausage, sautéed shallots, and sun-dried tomatoes tossed in a vodka cream sauce, served over penne pasta

Steak Fritters

$34.0
Juicy flat iron steak paired with crispy dipper fries and a poblano pepper aioli for dipping

Stuffed Shrimp

$29.0
Shrimp stuffed with a savory filling, topped with garlic cream sauce and served with vegetables and roasted potatoes

Seabass

$34.0
Seabass with a crisp citrus potato crust, served over sautéed spinach and finished with a bold puttanesca sauce

House Pick

Beef Pappardelle

$28.0
Pappardelle pasta with mushrooms, spinach, and braised beef, all tossed in a rich demi cream sauce

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.

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