Zeffirelli Ristorante Italiano Menu
Zeffirelli Ristorante Italiano in Herndon, VA offers a classic, old-school Italian dining experience. With traditional decor, prompt service, and delicious food, it's a favorite spot for special occasions or date nights. The menu features a variety of appetizers like calamari fritti and zucchini, soups like homemade vegetable soup, and decadent desserts like tiramisu and ricotta cheesecake. Customers rave about the generous portions and flavorful dishes, such as the Cleopatra special with linguine and seafood. The warm hospitality and romantic atmosphere make Zeffirelli a must-visit for authentic Italian cuisine. Whether you're celebrating an anniversary or just looking for a memorable meal, Zeffirelli Ristorante Italiano delivers a top-notch dining experience with every visit.
DOLCE
Cannoli
Cream Brulee
Cutting Fee P/P
Dark Chocolate Mouse Cake
Fresh Berries with Savayone Cream
Panacota
Ricotta Cheesecake
Tiramisu
White Chocolate Mouse Cake
Dessert special
Calamari Fritti & Zucchini
Tender calamari and zucchini, dusted in flour & quick fried crisp, served with lightly spicy marinara sauce
Gamberi alla Zeffirelli* 3pc
Jumbo Shrimp with garlic, lemon and Pinot Grigio wine sauce
Lumache alla Boscaiola*
Snails served with garlic - butter sauce and scented with Pernod
Mozzarella in Carrozza
Crispy fried mozzarella cheese, lightly breaded and served with tangy marinara sauce
Cozze alla Liguria*
Fresh Mussels steamed with garlic, lemon and white wine sauce
Vongole Casino
Baked stuffed clams with bacon, parsley, bread crumps, served in garlic, lemon and white wine sauce
Baby Octopus
Grilled Baby Octopus with Fresh Herbs Extra Virgin Olive Oil and Lemon
Fried Burata
Crisp fried Creamy Burrata cheese with tangy marinara sauce
Fried Burrata X2
Crisp fried Creamy Burrata cheese with tangy marinara sauce
Gamberi alla Zeffirelli* 4pc
Jumbo Shrimp with garlic, lemon and Pinot Grigio wine sauce
Salsicce Alla San Gennaro
Traditional Italian Sausages oven roasted with sweet Pepper, Onion & Rich Tomato Sauce served over Crostini
Appetizers
Soups
Minestra di Vegetali
Fresh Homemade Style Vegetable Soup
Burrata Salad
Creamy Butter milk mozzarella cheese with Heirloom tomatoes, fresh basil and extra Virgin Olive Oil
Mozzarella Caprese
Slices of Fresh Mozzarella Cheese with Fresh Tomatoes, Fresh Basil & EVOO
Insalata di Cesare
Hearts of Romaine Lettuce, Garlic, Anchovies, Croutons and Homemade Caesar Dressing
Insalata di Arugula
Baby Arugula Salad with Cherry Tomatoes, Shaved Parmigiano Cheese, Lemon Vinaigrette
Insalata Mista
Mixed Baby Greens with crumble gorgonzola cheese, Balsamic Vinaigrette and EVOO
Insalata di Finocchio
Fennel Salad with goat Cheese, Walnuts and White Truffel Oil
Salads
Pastas
Pappardelle Ragu
Large Wide Ribbon Pasta tossed withVeal ragu Sauce
Cannelloni Fiorentina
From Florence! Crepes of Pasta stuffed with Ground Veal, Ricotta Cheese and Spinach in White Cream Sauce
Ravioli Quattro Formaggi
Stuffed Homemade Ravioli with Four Cheeses, Pine Nuts in Basil Pesto Sauce
Lobster Ravioli
Ravioli pasta filled with Lobster meatLeeks, Tarragon in a Lobster Sauce
Lasagna
Layers of fresh Pasta, Two Cheeses, Ground Veal in a Light tomato Sauce
Linguine Vongole
Linguine Pasta with Fresh little Neck Clams Fresh Garlic, Oregano in a White Wine Sauce
Veal Ravioli
Homemade Pasta stuffed with Veal, Spinach, Parmigiano Cheese, Marinara Sauce and Fresh Herbs
Eggplant Parmiggiana
Layer of Eggplant, Mozzarella Cheeseand Fresh Roma Tomato Sauce
Lobster Raviloli
Home Made Pasta , filled with Lobster meat Leeks, Tarragon in a Lobster Sauce
Fettuccine Alfredo
Traditionally Fettuccine Pasta with a cream sauce, parmigiana cheese and butter
Gnocchi al Pomodoro
Potato Dumpling with Fresh Tomatoes, EVOO, Garlic Fresh Basil Sauce & Melted Mozzarella
Ravioli 4 Formaggi
Stuffed Homemade Ravioli with Four Cheeses, Pine Nuts in Basil Pesto Sauce
Pollo Piccata
Breast of Chicken sauted with Capers in aLemon White Wine Sauce
Pollo Marsala
Breast of Chicken sauted with Shiitaki and Portobello Mushrooms in Marsala Wine Sauce
Pollo Parmiggiana
Chicken Breast, Breaded & Baked, Mozzarella Cheese and Marinara Sauce served with Linguine
Pollo Angelica
Eggwashed Veal Scaloppine, Sauteed with mushrooms, thyme, brandy cream sauce
Chicken
Veal
Veal Marsala
The Classic Veal Scaloppini, pan seared with Shiitaki and Portobello Mushroomsin Marsala Wine & Veal Demi Glaze
Veal Angelica
Veal Scaloppini with Mushroomsin Thyme, Brandy Cream Sauce
Veal Piccata
Veal Scaloppini sauted with Capers in a Lemon-Wine Sauce
Veal Parmiggiana
Veal Scaloppine Breaded and baked , Mozzarella Cheese, Marinara Sauce served with Linguine
Scampi Monte Cristo
Jumbo Shrimp sauted with Garlic, lemon and White Wine Sauce
Branzino Capri
Sauteed Mediterranean Sea Bass with Cherry Tomatoes, Spring Onions & White Wine Sauce
Salmone con Insalata di Cesare*
Grilled OR Blackened Fillet of Norwegian Salmon served over Caesar salad
Salmon Veneziana
Grilled Fillet of Norwegian Salmon served in Pink Peppercorn Sauce served over Fresh spinach
Festa di Mare
Jumbo shrimps, scallops, calamari, fresh mussels sauted with shallots, fresh herbs, white wine and Roma tomato sauce, over linguine
Linguine Cleopatra
Linguine Pasta with Jumbo Shrimp, Jumbo Scallops, Mussels Lobster Tail in a Creamy Lobster-Champagne Sauce
Linguine Fra Diavolo
Combination of fresh Mussels, Jumbo Shrimp, Jumbo Scallops and Lobster Tail.Served over linguine with Spicy Tomato Sauce
Scampi Marinara
Jumbo shrimp sauted with garlic and spicy marinara sauce, served over linguine
Seafood
Sides
Side Pasta
Side Vegetables
Side Sauteed Musrooms
Side Sauteed Spinach
Veal Porcini
Veal scaloppini with porcini mushrooms in thyme, brandy-cream sauce
Veal Saltimbocca
Veal scaloppini with prosciutto, fresh sage and Pino Grigio wine sauce
Veal Chop
16 once Veal Chop, marinared, pan seared and then grilled to perfection, served with vegetable
