About Lo Zafferano - Purley
Authentic homemade Italian Cuisine. A tour of Italy in your palate.
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Spaghetti Bolognese
£17.50Cotoletta Alla Milanese
£22.50Penne Alla Cacciatora
£18.75Chicken Caesar Salad
£17.50Quattro Formaggio Pizza
£18.00Titino Pizza
£18.62Lasagna Al Ragu
£18.75Diavola Pizza
£18.00Spaghetti Frutto Di Mare
£20.50Linguine Ai Gamberi
£20.50
Antipasti
Carpaccio Di Manzo
Thin beef slices, rocket salad, Parmesan shavings, sliced sun-dried tomatoes, lemon juice, and pink peppercorn vinaigrette. Served with homemade bread.£13.75PopularCalamari Alla Piastra
Grilled fresh squid and chorizo. Served with salad leaves, baby plum tomatoes, garlic, and chorizo mayo.£13.50Gamberoni Allo Zafferano
King prawns cooked with garlic, chilli, saffron, white wine, lemon, butter, and parsley. Served with homemade bread. Popular dish.£12.00Parmigiana Di Melanzane
Baked aubergines with basil, tomato sauce, mozzarella, and Parmesan cheese.£10.50Calamari Fritti
Deep-fried squid, serve with homemade tartar sauce, and salad leaves. Popular dish.£12.00Bruschetta Lo Zafferano
Homemade toasted bread topped with diced tomatoes, garlic, chilli, basil, extra virgin olive oil, and fresh herbs.£8.00Bufala Al Forno
Baked bufala mozzarella wrapped in pancetta cured bacon and pesto dressing. Served on salad leaves and cherry tomatoes.£11.80Arancini
Italian rice balls stuffed with ham and mozzarella cheese, deep-fried in breadcrumbs served with arrabbiata sauce.£10.70Marinated olives
Green and black olives seasoned in garlic, chilli, extra virgin olive oil, fresh herbs and black pepper.£4.00Sharing Platter for Two
Bruschetta and prawns allo Zafferano, dee-fried calamari, and prosciutto and mozzarella arancini.£27.50Antipasto Vegetariano
Grilled courgette, aubergines, peppers, artichokes, sun-dried tomatoes, and olives, marinated in extra virgin olive oil, garlic, and fresh herbs. Served with grissini sticks.£10.60Affettato Misto
A selection of Italian cured meats, sun-dried tomatoes, olives, cheese, and grissini sticks.£13.75Cozze Zafferano
Fresh mussels cooked with garlic, chilli, saffron, white wine, parsley, and tomato sauce. Served with homemade bread.£12.00Carpaccio Di Branzino
Thinly sliced sea bass and red onions, dressed in lime juice, extra virgin olive oil, chilli, and parsley. Garnished with sweet potatoes crisps.£13.75Cozze Marinara
Mussels cooked with onions, garlic, sage, white wine and cream. Served with homemade focaccia.£12.00Bruschetta Di Parma
Homemade toasted bread topped with mozzarella, Parma Ham and rocket salad. Served with tomato concasse.£10.50
Insalata
Chicken Caesar Salad
Romaine lettuce, croutons, grilled chicken, crispy pancetta, and shaved Parmesan. Dressed with lemon juice, olive oil, egg, garlic, Dijon mustard, and Parmesan cheese.£17.50Insalata Tricolore
Sliced tomatoes, fresh mozzarella cheese, avocado, and basil.£9.75Insalata Di Pollo
Grilled chicken, fine beans, avocado, cherry tomatoes, roasted peppers, and pancetta. Marinated in olive oil, garlic, and fresh herbs. Served on a bed of salad leaves.£17.50Insalata Mista
Mixed salad leaves, cherry tomatoes, and red onions.£5.60Insalata Verde
Green leaves, cucumber, and green olives.£5.60
Pizzas
Margherita Pizza
Tomato base, mozzarella cheese, oregano, and fresh basil.£15.50Quattro Stagioni Pizza
Tomato base, mozzarella cheese, cooked ham, salami, mushrooms, artichokes, and olives.£17.37Quattro Formaggio Pizza
Tomato base, mozzarella, Dolcelatte, Fontina, and pecorino cheese.£18.00Titino Pizza
Tomato base, mozzarella, chicken, crispy pancetta, caramelised onions, and goat cheese. Popular.£18.62Diavola Pizza
Tomato base, mozzarella cheese, spicy pepperoni, and jalapeño chilli.£18.00Romana Pizza
Tomato sauce, mozzarella cheese, anchovies, capers, olives, and oregano.£18.00Calzone Pizza
Folded pizza with tomato sauce, mozzarella cheese, cooked ham, salami, and ricotta cheese. Popular.£18.00Bufala Pizza
Baby plum tomatoes, buffalo mozzarella, rocket, and pesto dressing.£18.00Cesar in Bianco Pizza
Rocket, parmesan shaves, cesar dressing and crispy pancetta in a white base£18.00
La Carne
Cotoletta Alla Milanese
Pan-fried breaded veal escalope served with spaghetti e pomodori.£22.50Pollo Provolone
Chicken escalope, layered with aubergine, smoked mozzarella, and pesto in a tomato sauce. Served with creamed mashed potatoes.£21.25Pollo Ai Funghi
Chicken breast cooked with mushrooms and garlic in a white wine, mustard, and cream sauce. Served with creamed potatoes and tenderstem broccoli.£21.25Tagliata Di Manzo
Rib-eye steak served on rocket salad with baby plum tomatoes, shavings of Parmesan cheese, homemade chilli, olive oil, and balsamic dressing. Served with sauted potatoes.£29.25Fegato Alla Veneziana
Calves liver cooked with sliced onions, garlic, and red wine jus. Served with creamed mashed potatoes.£22.50Filetto Al Pepe
Beef fillet steak with peppercorn, cream, and red wine jus. Served with sauteed potatoes and fine beans.£33.62Sliced Lamb
Oven baked lamb chump with red wine, herbs and tomato sauce. Served with sweet pepper and honey couli & leek and potato mash£27.50
Il Pesce
Salmone Alla Griglia
Contains pescatarian. Grilled salmon fillet with sauteed potatoes, fine beans, and salsa verde.£23.75PopularBranzino
Contains pescatarian. Grilled sea bass fillets in a saffron, caper, white wine, lemon, and butter sauce. Served with sauteed potatoes and tenderstem broccoli.£23.75Grigliata Di Pesce
Contains pescatarian. Chargrilled mixed fish and fried squid, roasted baby potatoes, and salad leaves.£33.87Spada al Limone
Grilled swordfish steak with garlic, white wine, lemon and butter sauce. Served with thin ribbons of pasta with sliced courgettes, carrots and pesto sauce.£27.50
Pasta Di Carne
Spaghetti Bolognese
Slow-cooked beef ragu and bolognese style.£17.50Spaghetti Alla Carbonara
Pancetta, egg yolk, Parmesan cheese, and ground black pepper.£16.25PopularPenne Alla Cacciatora
Diced chicken, pancetta, courgette, red wine, Parmesan cheese, tomato, and cream sauce.£18.75Lasagna Al Ragu
Baked pasta sheets layered with homemade beef ragu, bechamel sauce, and Parmesan cheese. Garnished with salad leaves.£18.75Pasta Del Fratello
Twist shape pasta with diced chicken, crispy pancetta, asparagus, broccoli, Parmesan cheese, and cream.£20.50PopularSpaghetti Con Polpette
Homemade meatballs in a rich tomato and red wine sauce.£17.50Tagliatelle Al Sugo Di Agnello
Long ribbon pasta with slow-cooked lamb ragu in a rich red wine and tomato sauce.£20.50Spezzatino Di Manzo
Twist shaped pasta with diced beef, pancetta, spinach, garlic, chilli, mustard, red wine, Parmesan cheese, and cream.£20.50
Pasta Del Mare
Ravioli Ai Gamberi
Homemade pasta cushions filled with prawns, leek, and garlic in saffron and creamy tomato sauce.£20.50Spaghetti Frutto Di Mare
King prawns, squid, clams, mussels, baby plum tomatoes in a garlic, chilli, and tomato sauce.£20.50Linguine Ai Gamberi
King prawns and baby plum tomatoes in a garlic, chilli, white wine, and pesto sauce.£20.50Tagliatelle Allo Zafferano
Long ribbons of pasta with prawns, squid, courgette, chilli, garlic, white wine, and saffron sauce.£20.50Spaghetti Vongole Veraci
Fresh clams cooked with garlic, chilli, white wine, parsley, and baby plum tomatoes.£22.50Strozzapreti Gamberi E Zucchini
Twisted fresh pasta with king prawns and grilled courgettes, tossed with garlic, chilli, olive oil, and parsley.£20.50
Pasta Vegetariana
Arrabbiata Alla Romana
Penne with garlic, chilli, cream, pecorino cheese, and tomato sauce.£17.50Gnocci Quattro Formaggi
Potato dumplings cooked with Parmesan, Fontina, Dolcelatte, and mozzarella cream sauce.£17.50Gnocci Alla Sorrentina
Baked potato dumplings in tomato sauce, with mozzarella cheese, Parmesan, and pesto.£17.50Spaghetti E Pomodori
Baby plum tomatoes, garlic, basil, and tomato sauce.£16.00Pesto Genovese
Homemade basil sauce with garlic, pine nuts, pecorino cheese, and extra virgin olive oil. Served with linguine pasta, fine beans, and potatoes.£17.50Penne Cavolo E Broccoli
Savoy cabbage, broccoli, diced potatoes, garlic, chilli, and Fontina cheese.£18.12Cannelloni Ricotta E Spinaci
Pasta tubes filled with a mix of ricotta and Parmesan cheese and fresh spinach. Baked in a tomato and bechamel sauce. Garnished with tossed salad leaves.£17.50Penne Giardino
Mixed vegetables in saffron, tomato, garlic, chilli, and basil sauce.£17.50
Risotto
Frutto Di Mare
Arborio rice with prawns, squid, mussels, and clams in a chilli, garlic, and tomato sauce.£21.25Zafferano “Signature”
Arborio rice with king prawns, chilli, white wine, parsley, and saffron. Popular dish.£21.25Salsiccia E Funghi
Italian sausage, wild mushrooms, garlic, white wine, Parmesan cheese, and cream.£21.25
Garlic Breads
Garlic Bread
£5.62PopularGarlic Bread with Cheese
£7.50
Sides
Patatine Fritte
French fries.£5.00Verdure Miste
Sauteed seasonal vegetables.£6.87Zucchini Fritti
Deep-fried courgettes.£6.25Funghi Trifolati
Sauteed mushrooms with garlic, parsley, and olive oil.£6.25Patate in Padela
Sauteed potatoes.£5.00
Dolce
Tiramisu
Homemade layered savoiardi biscuits, dipped in coffee and Marsala wine, with powdered chocolate, coffee liquor, and mascarpone cheese.£8.12Caprese
Homemade traditional Italian chocolate and almond cake. Served with vanilla ice cream.£8.12Profiteroles
Small puff pastry filled with Chantilly cream and covered in chocolate cream.£8.12Tre Latte Cake
Homemade sponge cake filled with, condensed, evaporated milk, and whipped cream. Topped with Italian meringue and cinnamon.£8.12Selezione Di Formaggi
A selection of Italian cheeses accompanied with salty crackers, fruits, nuts, and chutney.£11.00White Chocolate and Passion Fruit Cheesecake
Biscuit base topped with a rich baked white chocolate cheesecake with passion fruit topping.£8.12Banoffee Pie
Crushed cantuccini biscuit base, freshly sliced banana, toffee caramel, and whipped cream.£8.12Chocolate Gelato
£6.25Budino Di Cocco E Amaretto
Coconut and amaretto flavour egg custard, baked in a sauce of caramelised sugar.£8.12Pannacotta
Set cream, served with frutti di Bosco coulis.£8.12Vanilla Gelato
£6.25Strawberry Gelato
£6.25Pistacchio Gelato
£6.25
Soft Drinks
Diet Coke
330 ml can.£3.50Coke
330 ml can.£3.50Limonata
San Pellegrino lemon fizzy drink.£3.50Coke Zero
330 ml can.£3.50Aranciata
330 ml can. San Pellegrino orange fizzy drink.£3.50San Pellegrino Sparkling Water
750 ml.£5.50