Zizzi Menu
Welcome to Zizzi, a delightful haven for Italian cuisine lovers located at the heart of Nottingham. This restaurant specializes in crafting mouth-watering pizzas and a range of delectable Italian dishes that promise to satisfy your cravings.
The menu boasts a variety of enticing options, from savory Garlic King Prawns to the indulgent Pork Belly Arrosto, oven-roasted to perfection. Each dish is a testament to Zizzi's commitment to quality ingredients, with items like the creamy Riserva Cheese Mash and vibrant Baby Gem Salad providing bursts of flavor and freshness.
For discerning diners, Zizzi also caters to groups and families, offering a kids’ menu and a selection of refreshing beers and wines. The inviting atmosphere, coupled with excellent service, ensures a memorable dining experience. Overall, Zizzi is a perfect spot for enjoying Italian classics with a modern twist.
PASTA & RISOTTO
Spaghetti Bolognese
With fresh basil.
Beef Brisket & Venison Tagliatelle
A beef brisket, venison, red wine & beef dripping rag- with fresh egg tagliatelle, fresh bufala mozzarella & crispy sage.
Spaghetti Chorizo Carbonara
A classic with a twist: creamy carbonara sauce with pancetta, chorizo crumb, mushrooms & rosemary.
Strozzapretti Pesto Rosso
Spicy chicken, red pesto, mascarpone & spring onions.
Casareccia Pollo Piccante
Spicy piccante chicken in a creamy sauce with fresh tomatoes & baby spinach.
Ravioli Di Capra
Goat's cheese & spinach-flecked ravioli with a tomato sauce, super green pesto & pine nuts.
Spaghetti Pomodoro
With Bufala mozzarella, speciality tomatoes & basil.
King Prawn Linguine
King prawns & courgette ribbons in a hot roquito chilli, tomato, white wine & lobster sauce.
Lasagne
Rich ragu & b-chamel, topped with riserva cheese & breadcrumbs.
Crab Cannelloni Al Forno
White crab & ricotta filled cannelloni, oven-baked in a lobster butter sauce with a hint of brandy, spinach & sunblush tomatoes. Topped with riserva cheese shards, pea shoots & purple basil.
Pasta Della Casa
Oven-baked casareccia pasta, roasted chicken, pancetta, baby spinach & riserva cheese, all in a creamy mushroom sauce.
Risotto Pesce
King prawns, mussels & squid rings in a tomato, chilli & white wine risotto.
Risotto Funghi
Mushrooms, rosemary, sage & riserva cheese.
Risotto Pollo e Funghi
Roasted chicken, mushrooms, rosemary, sage & riserva cheese.
Wild Boar Meatballs Al Forno
Torn herby wild boar & pork meatballs, oven-baked with casareccia pasta, smoked mozzarella, spinach & roasted garlic cloves in a pomodoro sauce with a little chilli.
Classic Pepperoni Campagna
Pepperoni, ham, mushrooms, mozzarella & rosemary.
Classic Gamberone & Chorizo
King prawns, chorizo crumb, mozzarella, baby sunblush tomatoes, red pesto & smoked garlic oil.
Classic Italian Hot
Pepperoni, spicy N'duja sausage, red chillies, mozzarella, riserva cheese & basil.
Classic Margherita
Tomato, mozzarella & basil.
Classic Pinoli
Goat's cheese, mozzarella, caramelised balsamic onions, sunblush tomatoes, pine nuts, riserva cheese & basil.
CLASSIC PIZZA
CALZONE
Calzone Pollo Spinaci
Roast chicken, speck, spinach, mushrooms & thyme in a creamy mozzarella & b-chamel sauce, topped with coppa ham.
Calzone Carne Piccante
Wagyu beef meatballs, spicy roasted chicken, bolognese, mozzarella, mushrooms & red chillies.
Rustica Wagyu Polpette
Wagyu beef meatballs, smoked mozzarella, roquito pearls, baby sunblush tomatoes, chillies & smoked garlic oil.
Rustica Pollo Rosso
Spicy roasted chicken, smoked mozzarella, fire-roasted peppers, baby sunblush tomatoes & spinach on a smoky pepper pesto & tomato base.
Rustica Pulled Pork Roma
Slow-cooked pulled pork & crispy crackling on a white base of smoked mozzarella with pepperoni, baby sunblush tomatoes, rosemary & smoked chilli jelly.
Rustica Primavera
Goat-s cheese, artichokes, spinach, fire-roasted peppers, olives, mozzarella, balsamic tomatoes, super green pesto & rocket.
Rustica Piccante
Pepperoni, spicy N'duja sausage, Spianata Piccante salami, hot roquito chillies, mushrooms, mozzarella, rocket & mascarpone.
Rustica Sofia
Spicy chicken, pepperoni, crumbled piccante Basilicata sausage, mozzarella, red chillies & rosemary.
RUSTICA PIZZA
SIDES
Creamy Riserva Cheese Mash
Baby Gem Salad
With avocado Caesar dressing.
Courgette Fritti
Lightly battered courgette shoestring fries, with grated riserva cheese.
Green Beans
Fried Herby Potatoes
Sweet Potato Wedges
Served with red pepper tapenade.
Kale & Broccoli
Saut-ed in garlic butter.
Chocolate & Banana Calzone
Sweet warm dough filled with banana, chocolate sauce & mascarpone cream. Served with vanilla gelato & hot salted caramel sauce.
Sticky Chocolate & Praline Torte
A dairy-free chocolate torte with a date, hazelnut & walnut base. Served with coconut & chocolate ripple gelato.
Lemon Curd Cheesecake
Zingy lemon, white chocolate & mascarpone cheesecake with a lemon curd swirl top. Served with a pink raspberry snap & passion fruit coulis.
Prosecco Panna Cotta
A creamy panna cotta base, topped with raspberry & prosecco jelly, strawberries & mint (under 300 kcals).
Strawberry Sundae
Strawberry sorbet & honey sea salt mascarpone gelato, baby meringues, strawberry & raspberry coulis, fresh strawberries, whipped mascarpone & fresh mint.
Tiramisu
Espresso & liqueur-soaked sponge & layers of mascarpone & cocoa.
Salted Caramel Chocolate Brownie
Served warm & injected with gooey salted caramel with giant chocolate shavings, rich hot chocolate sauce & vanilla gelato.
Salted Caramel Sundae
Salted caramel gelato, whipped mascarpone, chocolate gelato, salted caramel sauce, bronze crunch, crumbled honeycomb & white chocolate curls.
Lemon Meringue Sundae
Lemon sorbet, vanilla gelato, crumbled meringue, whipped mascarpone cream, lemon curd & a pink raspberry snap.
Espresso Affogato
Vanilla gelato & mascarpone cream, espresso & amaretti biscuits, all served individually.
3 Scoops of Gelato
Vanilla / Chocolate / Honey, sea salt & mascarpone / Toffee & butterscotch/ Coconut & chocolate ripple /Lemon sorbet / Strawberry sorbet.
Chocolate Melt
Hot, gooey chocolate pudding served with vanilla gelato.
DESSERTS
MEAT & FISH
Lemon Butter Sea Bass
Two pan-seared sea bass fillets, with garlic kale & broccoli, fried herby potatoes & a lemon butter & white wine sauce.
Pork Belly Arrosto
Oven-roasted pork belly with creamy riserva cheese mash, crispy crackling shards, garlic kale & broccoli & a Chianti & rosemary sauce.
Spiedini Pollo
A Mediterranean hanging skewer: Spicy harissa chicken breast, peppers, red onion & courgettes, with red pepper tapenade. Served with fried herby potatoes & a baby gem salad with avocado Caesar dressing.
Pollo Prosciutto
Chicken breast with sage wrapped in prosciutto ham, served with a white wine sauce, with fried herby potatoes & green beans.
Spiedini Pescatore
A Mediterranean hanging skewer: Lightly smoked salmon fillet, shell-on king prawns, courgettes & peppers with a lemon butter & white wine sauce. Served with fried herby potatoes & a baby gem salad with avocado Caesar
Pan Seared Salmon
Lightly smoked salmon fillet, with a warm salad of new potatoes, artichoke, rocket, baby sunblush tomatoes, green beans & pea shoots with a lemon butter & white wine sauce.
Garlic King Prawns
Shell-on, pan-fried in garlic butter, smoky pepper pesto & white wine. Served with watercress & our 'little soul' breads (-1.50 supplement)
Wild Boar Polpette
Oven-baked herby wild boar & pork meatballs in a pomodoro sauce with melted smoked mozzarella, grated riserva cheese & chilli threads.
Bufala Caprese
Speciality tomatoes, red onion & roasted garlic in extra virgin olive oil with Bufala mozzarella, bursting balsamic pearls & fresh basil.
Toscana Soup
A hearty blend of tomatoes, leeks, grilled peppers, curly kale & quinoa. Served with smoked mozzarella bread for dipping.
Calamari Big
Crispy squid rings with a garlic & basil aioli dip.
Calamari Small
Crispy squid rings with a garlic & basil aioli dip.
Arancini
Our hand rolled risotto balls with mozzarella, peas & a breadcrumb coating. Served with a red pepper tapenade dip.
Fonduta Formaggi
A melting pot of gorgonzola, gruy-re & pecorino cheese with 'little soul' bread for dipping.
Bruschetta
Speciality tomatoes, red onion & roasted garlic in extra virgin olive oil on toasted bread, with super green pesto, fresh basil & riserva cheese.
Mushroom Brindisi
Creamy mushrooms & smoked mozzarella oven baked on our dough, then finished with chopped parsley, grated riserva, crispy sage & smoked garlic oil.
Soul Breads
Freshly baked with garlic & smoked sea salt.
Garlic Bread
Brushed with garlic butter & rosemary.
Garlic Bread with Mozzarella
& caramelised balsamic onions.
N'duja Garlic Bread
Spicy 'Nduja ("nn-do-ya") sausage, melted mozzarella & grated riserva cheese.
Zizzi Mixed Olives
Our mix of pitted green & purple olives in a garlic, red pepper & herb oil.
Nocellara Olives
Giant bright green olives sourced from Trapani, Sicily, served naked.
STARTERS
SHARERS
Antipasto Grande Board
Coppa ham, Spianata Piccante salami, speck, smoked scamorza cheese, creamy bufala mozzarella, mixed olives, tomato & pesto crostini, our 'little soul' breads, rocket & riserva cheese salad, smoked chilli dip.
Cicchetti Sharing Board
Harissa chicken skewers, calamari, fonduta formaggi, garlic bread, spicy 'Nduja sausage garlic bread. Served with aioli & red pepper tapenade.
Non-Gluten Vegan Margherita
Tomato, vegan Mozzarisella (made with coconut oil) & basil.
Non-Gluten Gamberone & Chorizo Pizza
King prawns, chorizo crumb, mozzarella, baby sunblush,tomatoes, red pesto & smoked garlic oil.
Non-Gluten Classic Pinoli Pizza
Goat-s cheese, mozzarella, caramelised balsamic onions, sunblush tomatoes, pine nuts, riserva cheese & basil.
Non-Gluten Vegan Zucca Pizza
Tomato, Mozzarisella, (made with coconut oil), roasted butternut squash, caramelised balsamic onions & spinach.
Non-Gluten Non-Dairy Margherita Pizza
Tomato, vegan mozzarella alternative (made with coconut oil) & basil.
Non-Gluten Italian Hot Pizza
Pepperoni, spicy -Nduja, sausage, red chillies, mozzarella, riserva cheese & basil.
Non-Gluten Pepperoni Campagna Pizza
Pepperoni, ham, mushrooms, mozzarella & rosemary.
Non-Gluten Margherita Pizza
Tomato, mozzarella & basil.
Non-Gluten Vegan Pepperonata Pizza
Tomato, Mozzarisella (made with coconut oil), fire-roasted peppers, sunblush tomatoes, hot roquito chillies & pea shoots.
Non-Gluten Risotto Pollo Funghi
Roasted chicken, mushrooms, rosemary, sage & riserva cheese.
Non-Gluten Bolognese
With fresh basil.
Non-Gluten Vegan Pomodoro Pasta
Speciality tomatoes & basil.
Non-Gluten Vegan Lentil Ragu
Rich Italian lentil ragu with baby sunblush tomatoes, kale & fusilli.
Non-Gluten Chorizo Carbonara
A classic with a twist: creamy carbonara sauce with pancetta, chorizo crumb, mushrooms & rosemary.
Non-Gluten Risotto Funghi
Mushrooms, rosemary, sage & riserva cheese.
Non-Gluten King Prawn Pasta
King prawns & courgette ribbons in a hot roquito chilli, tomato, white wine & lobster sauce.
Non-Gluten Pesto Rosso Pasta
Spicy chicken, red pesto, mascarpone & spring onions.
Non-Gluten Pollo Piccante Pasta
Spicy chicken in a creamy sauce with fresh tomatoes & baby spinach.
Non-Gluten Pomodoro Pasta
Bufala mozzarella, baby plum tomatoes & basil.
Non-Gluten Risotto Pesce
King prawns, mussels & squid rings in a tomato, chilli & white wine.
Non-Gluten Beef Brisket & Venison Pasta
A beef brisket, venison, red wine & beef dripping ragu with fresh bufala mozzarella & crispy sage.
Non-Gluten Lemon Butter Sea Bass
Two pan-seared sea bass fillets, with garlic kale & broccoli, fried herby potatoes.
Non-Gluten Pan Seared Salmon
Lightly smoked salmon fillet, with a warm salad of new potatoes, artichoke, rocket, baby sunblush tomatoes, green beans & pea shoots.
Non-Gluten Salted Caramel Sundae
Salted caramel gelato, whipped mascarpone, chocolate gelato, salted caramel sauce, bronze crunch, crumbled honeycomb & white chocolate curls.
Garlic Kale & Broccoli
Saut-ed in garlic butter.
Non-Gluten Mini 'Little Soul' Breads
Freshly baked with garlic & smoked sea salt.
Non-Gluten Super Zucca Salad
Roasted butternut squash, goat-s cheese, mint, courgettes, lentils, green beans & mixed leaves, tossed in a white balsamic dressing. Served with our 'little soul' non-gluten breads.
Non-Gluten Sweet Potato Wedges
with red pepper tapenade
Non-Gluten Toscana Soup
Blend of tomatoes, leeks, grilled peppers, curly kale & quinoa. Served with our non-gluten mini -little soul- breads.
Non-Gluten Fonduta Formaggi
A melting pot of three Italian cheeses: Gorgonzola, Alpine & Pecorino. Served with our non-gluten mini 'little soul' breads for dipping.
Non-Gluten Garlic King Prawns
Pan-fried in garlic butter, smoky pepper pesto & white wine. Served with pea shoots & our non-gluten mini 'little soul' breads.
Non-Gluten Wild Boar Polpette
Oven-baked herby wild boar & pork meatballs in a pomodoro sauce with melted smoked mozzarella, grated riserva cheese & chilli threads.
Non-Gluten Bufala Caprese
Speciality tomatoes, red onion & roasted garlic in extra virgin olive oil with Bufala mozzarella, bursting balsamic pearls & fresh basil.
Non-Gluten Vegan 'Beetball' Polpette
-Beetballs-, oven-baked in a pomodoro sauce with melted Mozzarisella (made with coconut oil), chilli threads & fresh oregano.
Non-Gluten Spiedini Pescatore
A Mediterranean hanging skewer: Lightly smoked salmon fillet, shell-on king prawns, courgettes & peppers, with a lemon butter & white wine sauce. Served with fried herby potatoes & a baby gem salad with avocado Caesar dressing.
Non-Gluten Spiedini Pollo
A Mediterranean hanging skewer: Spicy harissa chicken breast, peppers, red onion & courgettes, with red pepper tapenade. Served with fried herby potatoes & a baby gem salad with avocado Caesar dressing,
NON GLUTEN MENU
VEGAN MENU
Vegan Banana & Raspberry Calzone
Warm sugared dough filled with banana, raspberries & strawberry & raspberry coulis. Served with crushed honeycomb and coconut & chocolate ripple gelato.
Vegan Lentil Linguine Ragu
Rich Italian lentil ragu with baby sunblush tomatoes, kale & linguine.
Vegan 'Beetball' Polpette
Pink beetroot 'beetballs', oven-baked in a pomodoro sauce with melted Mozzarisella (made with coconut oil), chilli threads & fresh oregano.
Sea Salt & Rosemary Chips
Vegan Classic Pepperonata
Tomato Mozzarisella (made with coconut oil), fire-roasted peppers, sunblush tomatoes, hot roquito chillies & pea shoots.
Vegan Bruschetta
Speciality tomatoes, red onion & roasted garlic marinated in extra virgin olive oil on toasted bread with super green pesto & fresh basil.
Vegan Rustica Pepperonata
Tomato Mozzarisella (made with coconut oil), fire-roasted peppers, sunblush tomatoes, hot roquito chillies & pea shoots.
Vegan Garlic Bread
With roast garlic cloves, smoked garlic oil & rosemary.
Vegan Spaghetti Pomodoro
Our tomato sauce with speciality tomatoes & basil.
Vegan Margherita
Tomato Mozzarisella (made with coconut oil) & basil.
Vegan Rustica Margherita
Tomato Mozzarisella (made with coconut oil) & basil.
Vegan Classic Zucca
Tomato Mozzarisella (made with coconut oil), roasted butternut squash, caramelised balsamic onions & spinach.
Vegan Rustica Zucca
Tomato Mozzarisella (made with coconut oil), roasted butternut squash, caramelised balsamic onions & spinach.
Zizzi Olives
Our mix of pitted green & purple olives in a garlic, red pepper & herb oil.
Non-Dairy Vegan 'Beetball' Polpette
Pink beetroot -beetballs-, oven-baked in a pomodoro sauce with melted Mozzarisella (made with coconut oil), chilli threads & fresh oregano.
Non-Dairy Banana & Raspberry Calzone
Warm sugared dough filled with banana, raspberries & strawberry & raspberry coulis. Served with crushed honeycomb & coconut & chocolate ripple gelato.
Non-Dairy Vegan Lentil Ragu
Rich Italian lentil rag- with baby sunblush tomatoes, kale & linguine.
Non-Dairy Pan Seared Salmon
Lightly smoked salmon fillet, with a warm salad of new potatoes, artichoke, rocket, baby sunblush tomatoes, green beans & pea shoots.
Non-Dairy Sea Salt & Rosemary Chips
Non-Dairy 3 Scoops of Gelato
Coconut & chocolate ripple / Lemon sorbet / Strawberry sorbet
Non-Dairy Margherita
Tomato, Mozzarisella (made with coconut oil) & basil.
Non-Dairy Classic Zucca
Tomato, Mozzarisella (made with coconut oil), roasted butternut squash, caramelised balsamic onions & spinach.
Non-Dairy Spaghetti Pomodoro
Our tomato sauce with baby plum tomatoes & basil.
Non-Dairy Bruschetta
Speciality tomatoes, red onion & roasted garlic marinated in extra virgin olive oil on toasted bread with super green pesto & fresh basil.
Non-Dairy Rustica Margherita
Tomato, Mozzarisella (made with coconut oil) & basil.
Non-Dairy Classic Pepperonata
Tomato, Mozzarisella (made with coconut oil), fire-roasted peppers, sunblush tomatoes, hot roquito chillies & pea shoots.
Non-Dairy Rustica Pepperonata
Tomato, Mozzarisella (made with coconut oil), fire-roasted peppers, sunblush tomatoes, hot roquito chillies & pea shoots.
Non-Dairy Rustica Zucca
Tomato, Mozzarisella (made with coconut oil), roasted butternut squash, caramelised balsamic onions & spinach.
Non-Dairy Garlic Bread
With roast garlic cloves, smoked garlic oil & rosemary.
NON DAIRY MENU
SPECIALS
Rainbow Gnocchi
Deep fried rainbow gnocchi filled with oozy mozzarella & topped with riserva cheese. Served with red pepper tapenade for dipping.
Golden Honeycomb Cheesecake
An indulgent honeycomb cheesecake, topped with golden, shimmering meringues, honeycomb bites & salted caramel sauce.
Vegan Rustica Quattro No-Maggi
Vegan -cheese- pizza topped with four varieties of Mozzarisella (original, smoked, cheddar & blue). With smoky sunblush tomatoes & basil.
Crayfish Orzotto
A risotto with a twist, using orzo pasta, tossed in a rich lemon butter sauce with crayfish & spinach. Finished with pea shoots & lemon.
Super Zucca Salad
Roasted butternut squash, goat-s cheese, mint, courgettes, lentils, green beans & mixed leaves, tossed in a white balsamic dressing. Served with our 'little soul' breads.
Chicken & Prosciutto Salad
Torn chicken, crispy prosciutto, avocado, roasted red onions, tomatoes & riserva cheese with spinach, rocket & mixed leaves, dressed with an avocado Caesar dressing.
SALADS
SKINNY PIZZA
Skinny Pepperoni Campagna
Pepperoni, ham, mushrooms, mozzarella & rosemary.
Skinny Pinoli
Goat-s cheese, mozzarella, caramelised balsamic onions, baby sunblush tomatoes, pine nuts, riserva cheese & basil.
Skinny Margherita
Tomato, mozzarella & basil.
Skinny Italian Hot
Pepperoni, spicy N'duja sausage, red chillies, mozzarella, riserva cheese & basil.
Skinny Gamberone & Chorizo
King prawns, chorizo crumb, mozzarella, baby sunblush tomatoes, red pesto & smoked garlic oil.
