Our Menu
(V) Vegetarian | (VG) Vegan | (S) May be spicy
(V+), (VG+), (GF+) Vegetarian, Vegan, or GF spaghetti options available.
Please ask your server. Allergens are listed for convenience, but cross-contamination is always possible. For severe allergies, ask your server to confirm options with our kitchen.
Starters
FUSION:
Burrata with Masala Chutney (V)
$15.00
Burrata from Italy blended with a tangy masala chutney (Allergens: dairy, gluten)
Cheese Curds (V)
$13.00
Crispy cheese curds, served with mint chutney (Allergens: dairy, gluten)
Wing Basket (S)
$19.00
Six bone-in wings - choose one of standard, hot masala mango (+$1), or spicy 555 (+$1) (Allergens: dairy; soy for spicy 555 only)
Naan Bruschetta (V)
$14.00
Crispy naan served with tomatoes, basil, balsamic drizzle (Allergens: dairy, eggs, gluten)
Lamb Keema Arancini
$23.00
Saffron-infused risotto with panko encrusted lamb keema in a pomodoro sauce (Allergens: dairy, gluten)
Fried Calamari
$22.00
Shrimp tossed with masala spice, served with butter chicken sauce (Allergens: dairy, gluten, shellfish)
INDIAN:
Veggie Lollipops (VG, S)
$17.00
Crispy fried, spiced veggie balls on sticks, served with tangy chutney (Allergens: gluten)
Kali Mirch Com Crackle (VG)
$16.00
Crunchy sweet corn tossed in black pepper & herbs
Chicken 555
$19.00
Fiery crispy chicken with curry leaves, green chilies (Allergens: dairy, gluten, soy)
Zaffrani Tandoori Sizzler
$24.00
Yogurt-marinated tandoori chicken, served grilled & sizzling (Allergens: dairy)
Sesame Chili Gobhi (VG, S)
$16.00
Crispy cauliflower florets tossed in a spicy, tangy sesame chili sauce (Allergens: gluten, sesame, soy)
Zafferano Special Paneer (V)
$19.00
Paneer served in creamy sauce (Allergens: dairy)
Cheese Corn Balls (V)
$21.00
Deep-fried mozzarella with spiced sweet corn & bell peppers (Allergens: dairy, gluten)
Pani Puri Chicken Bites
$15.00
Crispy mini puris with creamy bites of chicken (Allergens: dairy, gluten)
ITALIAN:
Tomato Caprese (V)
$17.00
Tomatoes & mozzarella topped with basil, balsamic, pine nuts (Allergens: dairy, tree nuts)
Fried Eggplant Stracciatella (V)
$19.00
Parmesan & panko-encrusted eggplant with stracciatella cheese, arugula (Allergens: dairy, gluten)
Stuffed Mushrooms (V)
$21.00
Button mushrooms stuffed with spinach & ricotta cheese (Allergens: dairy)
Garlic White Wine Mussels
$24.00
Mussels steamed in garlic, white wine, herbs, butter (Allergens: alcohol, dairy, gluten, shellfish)
Brunch
Available Sat & Sun 11 am-3 pm
Avocado Naan Toast (V)
$18.00
Tandoori naan, lime-mint chutney, avocado spread, two sunny-side eggs, onion slaw (Allergens: dairy, eggs, gluten)
Butter Chicken Shakshuka
$18.00
Creamy butter chicken & simmered eggs in a spiced tomato base with sourdough (Allergens: dairy, eggs, gluten)
Samosa Benedict (V)
$18.00
Samosa cake patty, crispy masala chips, poached eggs with curry sauce, arugula (Allergens: dairy, eggs, gluten)
French Toast Masala Crème Brulée (V)
$18.00
Brioche dipped in masala cinnamon spice batter with powdered sugar, syrup (Allergens: dairy, eggs, gluten)
Soups, Salads & Breads
Italian Chopped Salad with Fried Paneer (V, VG+)
$18.00
Romaine & spring mix with artichokes, tomatoes, cucumbers, carrots, parmesan, & Italian dressing, topped with crispy paneer bites (Allergens: dairy, gluten)
Caesar Salad (VG+)
$15.00
Classic Caesar salad (Allergens: dairy, gluten, shellfish) • Add Chicken tikka (+$4) or Shrimp tikka (+$6)
Saffron Lobster Bisque
$16.00
Rich, creamy soup with sweet lobster, aromatic saffron (Allergens: dairy, gluten, shellfish)
Butter Naan (V)
$7.00
Add as many of the following as desired: Green Chilies (+$0.50), Garlic (+$1), Three-cheese blend (+$2) (Allergens: dairy, eggs, gluten)
Cream of Roasted Mushroom Masala (V)
$9.00
Creamy roasted mushroom soup with Indian spices (Allergens: dairy, gluten)
Roasted Butternut Squash Soup (V)
$10.00
Creamy soup with roasted butternut squash & herbs (Allergens: dairy, gluten)
Pizzas
Saag Paneer Pizza (V)
$21.00
Florentine-style spinach base topped with paneer (Allergens: dairy, gluten, nuts)
Samosa Pizza (V)
$20.00
Potato & green peas with mint chutney, mozzarella cheese, fresh herbs (Allergens: dairy, gluten)
Malai Kofta Pizza (V)
$21.00
Traditional pizza, topped with Lucknow-style malai kofta curry & melted cheese (Allergens: dairy, gluten, nuts)
Butter Chicken Pizza
$23.00
Wood-fired pizza layered with creamy Delhi-style butter chicken & mozzarella (Allergens: dairy, gluten)
Classic Pepperoni Pizza
$20.00
Wood-fired pizza with mozzarella, marinara sauce, crispy pepperoni (Allergens: dairy, gluten)
Channa Masala Pizza (V)
$21.00
Spiced channa masala spread over crisp pizza crust, topped with cheese & cilantro (Allergens: dairy, gluten)
Pear Gorgonzola Pizza (V)
$22.00
Mozzarella & blue cheese, topped with pears, masala cashews, fresh arugula (Allergens: dairy, gluten, nuts)
Lamb Keema Meatball Pizza
$24.00
Traditional pizza, topped with Indian-spiced lamb meatballs (Allergens: dairy, gluten)
Bolognese Pepper Pizza
$24.00
Beef bolognese with roasted mixed peppers & mozzarella (Allergens: dairy, gluten)
Biryanis
Vijayawada Biryani (S)
$22.00
The ultimate Indian comfort meal, slow-cooked, layered with protein of choice (Allergens: eggs, dairy) • Choose one of: Paneer (V), Chicken, or Goat (+$3)
Zafferano Special Chicken Biryani
$24.00
Smoky char-grilled tandoori chicken, layered with rice & other aromatics (Allergens: dairy, eggs)
Mains
FUSION:
Paneer Ravioli Piccata (V)
$25.00
Stuffed northern Italian ravioli, finished with a lemon-caper piccata sauce (Allergens: dairy, eggs, gluten)
Masala Eggplant Parmesan (V)
$23.00
Sicilian eggplant parmesan, served with a rich tikka masala sauce on a bed of rice (Allergens: dairy, gluten)
Masala Chicken Parmesan
$24.00
Sicilian chicken parmesan, served with a rich tikka masala sauce on a bed of rice (Allergens: dairy, gluten)
Saffron Mac & Cheese (V, GF+)
$20.00
Mac & cheese infused with aromatic saffron (Allergens: dairy, gluten)
Cauliflower Steak (V, VG+)
$24.00
Thick cauliflower with tikka masala sauce & a mint-pomegranate sauce (Allergens: dairy, nuts)
Spaghetti & Spiced Lamb Meatballs (S, GF+)
$26.00
Classic Italian spaghetti, topped with juicy, South Indian spiced lamb meatballs (Allergens: dairy, gluten)
INDIAN:
Rajasthani Malai Kofta (V)
$18.00
Veggie dumplings in rich saffron cream curry (Allergens: dairy, gluten, nuts)
Shahi Paneer (V)
$19.00
Soft paneer in creamy cashew & tomato gravy with royal spices (Allergens: dairy, nuts)
Punjabi Chole Bhature (V)
$20.00
Classic north Indian combo of tangy chickpeas and fluffy deep-fried bread (Allergens: dairy, gluten, nuts)
Dal Makhani (V)
$18.00
Creamy lentils with ghee & spices (Allergens: dairy)
Butter Chicken
$19.00
Tandoori chicken in rich tomato-cream sauce (Allergens: dairy)
Goat Laal Maas (S)
$25.00
Slow-cooked goat in a fiery red chili & yogurt based sauce (Allergens: dairy, nuts)
Chettinad Goat Curry (S)
$24.00
Fiery south Indian goat curry with bold Chettinad spices (Allergens: nuts)
Anda Curry (V)
$18.00
Boiled eggs in robust onion-tomato gravy with desi spices (Allergens: eggs, nuts)
Kadai Veg Curry (V)
$17.00
Mixed vegetable curry with aromatic masalas (Allergens: dairy, nuts)
Chicken Maharaja (S)
$22.00
Royal spiced chicken with nuts & saffron (Allergens: dairy, nuts)
Zafferano Special Chicken Curry (S)
$21.00
Chicken curry with signature spices (Allergens: nuts)
Malanadu Chicken Curry (S)
$21.00
South Indian chicken curry with mint & roasted spices (Allergens: dairy, nuts)
Mughlai Butter Scallops
$28.00
Seared scallops in a rich Mughlai butter sauce (Allergens: dairy, shellfish)
Nadan Fish Curry
$25.00
Kerala fish curry in coconut milk & tamarind (Allergens: fish, nuts)
ITALIAN:
Lamb Lasagna
$26.00
Semi-fusion Italian lasagna with spiced lamb, layered with pomodoro sauce (Allergens: dairy, gluten)
Lobster Ravioli
$26.00
Large lobster ravioli, cooked in a cheesy sauce (Allergens: dairy, eggs, gluten, shellfish)
Saffron Spring Penne (V, VG+, GF+)
$21.00
Peas, mushrooms, spinach, garlic, saffron, topped with a goat cheese crumble (Allergens: dairy, gluten)
Stuffed Squash (V)
$23.00
Stuffed butternut squash served in a creamy sauce (Allergens: dairy, gluten)
Side of Spaghetti (V, GF+)
$12.00
Spaghetti served with red or white wine cream sauce (Allergens: alcohol, dairy, gluten)
Burgers & Wraps
All burgers & wraps are served with fries
Paneer Mac Burger (V, VG+)
$24.00
Paneer cheese, breaded, fried, tossed in saffron, served on a brioche bun (Allergens: dairy, gluten)
Zafferano's Smash Burger (V+, VG+)
$23.00
Burger with caramelized onions, cheese, butter chicken aioli on a brioche bun (Allergens: dairy, gluten)
Tikka Masala Wrap (V, VG+)
$18.00
Mixed roasted peppers & choice of either paneer or roasted butternut squash sautéed in tikka masala sauce & mint chutney, served in a wrap (Allergens: dairy, gluten)
Seafood & Steaks
Champagne Risotto with Scallops
$32.00
Venetian-style champagne-infused risotto, topped with seared spiced scallops (Allergens: alcohol, dairy, shellfish)
Pistachio Grouper with Mango Chutney
$30.00
Mediterranean-style grouper, crushed with Persian & north Indian pistachios, served with a saffron mango chutney (Allergens: alcohol, dairy, fish, nuts)
Black and Blue New York Strip (S)
$34.00
Grilled 14 oz steak served with melted blue cheese, Indian-spiced tomato slaw (Allergens: dairy)
Pork Chop Apple Glaze Masala (S)
$35.00
Tender pork chop in a rich apple glaze, served with a blend of spices & Bombay potatoes (Allergens: dairy)
Braised Lamb Shank
$46.00
Lamb shank served with sautéed spinach & mashed potatoes (Allergens: alcohol, dairy)
Lamb Rack Lollipops
$48.00
Tender lamb chops, marinated & grilled in a Rajasthani curry, served with Truffle mashed potatoes (Allergens: dairy)
Steak with Potato Ghee Roast
$40.00
Mangalorean-style Classic steakhouse cut, served with ghee-roasted potatoes (Allergens: dairy, soy)
Ribeye Demi Glaze
$40.00
14 oz grilled ribeye, served with ghee-roasted potatoes, topped with a demi glaze sauce (Allergens: dairy)
Desserts
Cinnamon Masala Cannoli (V)
$11.00
Crispy cannoli filled with spiced cinnamon- masala cream (Allergens: dairy, gluten)
Chai Panna Cotta
$10.00
Italian panna cotta, infused with fragrant Assam chai spices (Allergens: dairy)
Pumpkin Spice Lassi (V)
$8.00
Creamy yogurt blend with pumpkin & warm autumn spices (Allergens: dairy)
Saffron Mango Lassi (V)
$8.00
Classic mango lassi with saffron (Allergens: dairy)
Tiramisu (V)
$10.00
The beloved coffee & mascarpone dessert (Allergens: dairy, eggs, gluten)
Tiramisu Martini (V)
$12.00
Vanilla vodka, Kahlua, cream, amaretto (Allergens: alcohol, dairy)
Chocolate Cannoli Martini (V)
$12.00
Cinnamon Bailey's, crème de cacao vodka, chocolate, cream, pistachios (Allergens: alcohol, dairy, nuts)
White Zafferano (V)
$12.00
Vodka, Kahlua, chai, cream (Allergens: alcohol, dairy)
Appetizers
Tomato Pesto Bruschetta (VG)
$6.00
Freshly toasted baguette slices topped with house-made basil pesto, ripe tomatoes, and parmesan cheese (Allergens: dairy, soy)
Truffle Fries (VG)
$14.00
Hand-cut fries tossed with truffle salt, asiago cheese, and fresh parsley; served with a side of garlic aioli (Allergens: dairy, soy)
Butter Chicken Cheesy Fries
$8.00
Crispy golden fries smothered in creamy butter chicken gravy and layered with melted cheese (Allergens: dairy, soy)
Fried Samosa Croquettes (VG)
$12.00
Crispy samosa-style croquettes stuffed with spiced potatoes and peas, and served with a mango lassi chutney sauce (Allergens: dairy, soy, eggs)
Soups & Salads
Tomato Basil Soup (VG)
$8.00
Slow-simmered tomatoes blended with fresh basil and a touch of cream; served with a side of garlic bread (Allergens: dairy)
Saffron Lobster Bisque
$12.00
Rich, creamy soup with sweet lobster and aromatic saffron flavor (Allergens: dairy, shellfish)
Kale Malai Kofta Fritter Salad (VG)
$16.00
Crispy malai kofta fritters served on a bed of mixed kale, onions, and cherry tomatoes, and dressed with chili-lime chutney, cilantro, and mint (Allergens: dairy)
Sandwiches & Wraps
Paneer Tikka Wrap (VG)
$15.00
Fried paneer paired with arugula, cherry tomatoes, and onions, wrapped in a soft tortilla and served with mint chutney (Allergens: dairy, soy)
Chicken Caesar Wrap
$14.00
Crispy chicken, fresh romaine, and caesar dressing, all wrapped up in a warm tortilla (Allergens: dairy)
Chicken Cutlet Sandwich
$17.00
Tender chicken cutlet layered with prosciutto, pesto, burrata, arugula, and provolone, on a toasted bun (Allergens: dairy, soy)
Pastas
Vodka Butter Chicken Spaghetti
$18.00
Classic butter chicken simmered in a creamy vodka sauce, tossed with spaghetti and topped with stracciatella cheese and red pepper flakes (Allergens: dairy, soy, eggs)
Linguini Aglio e Olio (VG)
$16.00
Linguini, tossed in garlic-infused olive oil and finished with freshly grated pecorino cheese (Allergens: dairy, soy, eggs)
Pizzas
Prosciutto Arugula Pizza
$22.00
A thin crust pizza topped with asiago, mozzarella, fresh arugula, sliced prosciutto, chili-lime chutney, and a sprinkle of crushed black pepper (Allergens: dairy, soy, eggs, nuts)
Pear Gorgonzola Pizza (VG)
$20.00
An elegant blend of mozzarella and blue cheese, topped with sliced pear, masala-spiced cashews, and fresh arugula (Allergens: dairy, soy, eggs, nuts)
Margherita Pizza
$18.00
Traditional pizza with fresh mozzarella, vine-ripened tomatoes, and fragrant basil, drizzled with olive oil (Allergens: dairy, soy, eggs, nuts)
Four Cheese Pizza (VG)
$20.00
A cheesy delight with mozzarella, asiago, provolone, and parmesan, melted to perfection on a crispy crust (Allergens: dairy, soy, eggs, nuts)