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VG - Vegetarian | S - May be Spicy

Appetizers

Burrata with Masala Chutney (VG)

$13.00
Burrata from Italy blended with a tangy masala chutney (Allergens: dairy, soy)

Cheese Curds (VG)

$12.00
Wisconsin's favorite cheese curds, elevated with a crispy coating and served with mint chutney (Allergens: dairy, soy)

Grilled Braised Octopus

$19.00
Burgundy-braised octopus, grilled and served with a bruschetta orange liqueur slaw, fresh arugula, tomatoes, garlic, cilantro, basil, and orange liqueur vinaigrette (Allergens: dairy, shellfish)

Chicken 555 (S)

$16.00
A fiery South Indian-style crispy chicken dish tossed with curry leaves, green chillies, and a hint of garlic (Allergens: dairy, soy)

Sesame Chilli Gobhi (VG)

$14.00
Crispy cauliflower florets tossed in a spicy, tangy sesame chili sauce (Allergens: soy)

Wing Basket (S)

$17.00
A mix of Indian kebabs and Italian spiced wings (Gluten-Free; Allergens: dairy, soy)

Naan Bruschetta (VG)

$14.00
A fusion twist on the classic! Crispy naan topped with fresh tomatoes, basil, and a balsamic drizzle (Allergens: dairy, soy, eggs)

Paneer Caprese Skewers (VG)

$15.00
Italian caprese skewers, reimagined with grilled North Indian tandoori paneer (Gluten-Free; Allergens: dairy, soy)

Baked Shrimp De Jonge

$18.00
Tiger shrimp in a garlic breadcrumb mix, baked with white wine and topped with parmesan cheese (Allergens: dairy, shellfish)

Zafferano Special Paneer (VG)

$17.00
Soft paneer cubes cooked in a chef-special fusion sauce with Indian and Italian flavors (Allergens: dairy, soy)

Soups & Salads

Chicken Zuppa Tuscana

$8.00
Tuscany's rich, creamy soup, infused with warming spices and tender chicken (Allergens: dairy)

Kale Citrus Salad with Ghee Roasted Masala Cashews (VG)

$15.00
Fresh kale and citrus, enhanced with crunchy ghee-roasted masala cashews from Karnataka (Allergens: nuts, tree nuts)

Saffron Lobster Bisque

$12.00
Rich, creamy soup with sweet lobster and aromatic saffron flavor (Allergens: dairy, shellfish)

Caesar Salad

$15.00
Add: Chicken Tikka +$4.00 | Shrimp Tikka +$6.00 • (Allergens: dairy, eggs, fish, shellfish)

Breads

Thyme Naan (VG)

$7.00
Soft, tandoor-baked naan infused with fresh thyme (Allergens: dairy, soy, eggs)

Cocktail Cheese Naan (VG)

$9.00
Stuffed naan filled with a blend of melted cheeses (Allergens: dairy, soy, eggs)

Garlic Naan (VG)

$7.00
Fluffy naan with aromatic garlic and butter (Allergens: dairy, soy, eggs)

Butter Naan (VG)

$7.00
Classic, soft naan brushed with butter (Allergens: dairy, soy, eggs)

Pizzas

Butter Chicken Pizza

$21.00
Wood-fired pizza from Naples, layered with creamy Delhi-style butter chicken sauce and mozzarella (Allergens: dairy, soy, eggs)

Saag Paneer Pizza (VG)

$18.00
Florentine-style spinach base, topped with paneer, blending rich Italian & Indian flavors (Allergens: dairy, soy, eggs, nuts)

Malai Kofta Pizza (VG)

$18.00
Traditional pizza dough, topped with Lucknowi-style Malai Kofta curry and melted cheese (Allergens: dairy, soy, eggs, nuts)

Margherita Pizza (VG)

$18.00
Naples' most iconic pizza, featuring fresh mozzarella & basil, with tangy tomato sauce (Allergens: dairy, eggs)

Lamb Kheema Pizza

$21.00
Neapolitan-style pizza with Mumbai's famous spiced minced lamb (Allergens: dairy, soy, eggs)

Pesto Basil Pizza (VG)

$17.00
Fresh basil pesto, sundried tomatoes, mozzarella, and a drizzle of balsamic glaze (Allergens: dairy, soy, eggs, nuts)

Shrimp Bolognese Pizza

$22.00
Slow-cooked shrimp bolognese with mozzarella cheese and a drizzle of tikka masala sauce (Allergens: dairy, soy, eggs, nuts, shellfish)

Samosa Pizza (VG)

$18.00
Potato and green peas with mint chutney sauce, mozzarella cheese, and fresh herbs (Allergens: dairy, eggs)

Classic Pepperoni Pizza

$19.00
Wood-fired pizza with mozzarella, marinara sauce, and a generous helping of crispy pepperoni (Allergens: dairy, eggs)

Entrees

Lamb Lasagna

$23.00
Traditional Italian lasagna, layered with a pomodoro sauce (Allergens: dairy, soy)

Spaghetti with Indian Spiced Lamb Meatballs (S)

$22.00
Classic Italian spaghetti, topped with juicy, spiced South Indian-style lamb meatballs (Allergens: dairy, soy)

Goat Laal Maas (S)

$23.00
A Rajasthani specialty with slow-cooked goat in a fiery red chili and yogurt-based sauce (Gluten-Free; Allergens: nut, dairy, soy)

Paneer Jalfrezi (VG)

$16.00
Stir-fried paneer with bell peppers, onions, and tomatoes in a tangy, spiced sauce (Gluten-Free; Allergens: nut, dairy, soy)

Saag Paneer (VG)

$16.00
Creamy spinach curry with soft paneer cubes, seasoned with garlic and spices (Gluten-Free; Nut, Allergens: nut, dairy, soy)

Shahi Paneer (VG)

$16.00
Soft paneer in a rich, creamy cashew-tomato gravy, infused with royal spices. A dish fit for royalty (Gluten-Free; Allergens: nut, dairy, soy)

Biryani

Chicken (S) $19.00 | Paneer (S, VG) $19.00 | Goat (S) $23.00 | Shrimp (S) $23.00 • The ultimate Indian comfort meal, slow- cooked in spices & layered with meat or paneer (Gluten-Free; Allergens: dairy, eggs)

Masala Chicken Parmesan

$22.00
Italian chicken parmesan, enhanced with a rich tikka masala sauce (Allergens: dairy, soy)

Chicken Tikka Masala (S)

$19.00
Marinated grilled chicken simmered in a creamy, spiced tomato sauce (Gluten-free; Allergens: dairy, soy)

Butter Chicken

$16.00
Classic North Indian dish with tandoori chicken in a rich, buttery tomato-cream sauce (Gluten-Free; Allergens: dairy, soy)

Masala Eggplant Parmesan (VG)

$21.00
Sicilian eggplant parmesan, blended with bold tikka masala sauce (Allergens: dairy, soy)

Paneer Ravioli Piccata (VG)

$23.00
Northern Italian ravioli, stuffed with creamy paneer and finished with a lemon-caper piccata sauce (Allergens: dairy, soy)

Saffron Mac & Cheese (VG)

$18.00
A rich & indulgent twist on the classic comfort food, our mac & cheese is infused with aromatic saffron, adding a delicate depth of flavor & a beautiful golden hue (Allergens: dairy)

Cauliflower Steak (VG)

$24.00
Thick-cut, roasted cauliflower topped with tikka masala sauce and a pomegranate mint cilantro blend (Gluten-Free; Allergens: nut, dairy, soy)

Steaks & Seafood

Served with side salad

Lamb Rack Lollipops

$44.00
Tender lamb chops, marinated and grilled in a Rajasthani curry and served with truffle mashed potatoes (Gluten-Free; Allergens: nut, dairy, soy)

Pork Chop Vindaloo (S)

$32.00
Tender pork chop in a rich, spicy vindaloo sauce, served with a flavorful blend of spices and Bombay potatoes (Gluten-Free; Allergens: nut, dairy, soy)

Pistachio Crusted Halibut with Mango Chutney

$32.00
Mediterranean-style halibut, crushed with Persian and North Indian pistachios, served with a saffron mango chutney (Allergens: dairy, soy, fish, nuts)

Mangalorean Shrimp Vennai Curry (S)

$19.00
Mangalorean curry flavors, featuring succulent shrimp (Gluten-Free; Allergens: dairy, soy, nut, shellfish)

Veal Shank Osso Bucco

$42.00
Milanese slow-braised veal shank subtly infused with Indian spices (Gluten-Free; Allergens: dairy, soy)

Steak with Potato Ghee Roast

$38.00
Classic steakhouse cut, served with Mangalorean-style ghee-roasted potatoes, adding a buttery, spiced twist (Gluten-Free; Allergens: dairy, soy)

Coconut Curry Clams (S)

$32.00
Fresh clams, cooked in a coconut curry milk broth and served with fresno chiles & spinach served with rice (Allergens: nut, dairy, soy, shellfish)

Champagne Risotto with Scallops

$28.00
Venetian-style risotto, infused with champagne and topped with seared spiced scallops (Allergens: dairy, shellfish)

Desserts

Chai Panna Cotta

$9.00
Italian panna cotta, infused with fragrant Assam chai spices for a creamy, spiced dessert (Gluten-Free; Allergens: dairy)

Tiramisu (VG)

$10.00
The beloved Venetian coffee dessert (Allergens: dairy)

Affogato (VG)

$8.00
Classic Italian affogato, combining rich espresso with creamy gelato, bringing the gap between two coffee-loving cultures (Gluten-Free; Allergens: dairy)

Saffron Mango Lassi (VG)

$7.00
A refreshing Punjab style mango lassi infused with delicate saffron flavor (Gluten-Free; Allergens: dairy)

Zafferano Special Rose Milk (VG)

$7.00
South Indian-style rose infused milk, served chilled for a refreshing floral finish (Gluten-Free; Allergens: dairy)

Mango Lassi Pizza (VG)

$14.00
A refreshing pizza topped with creamy mango lassi, ricotta cheese, and fresh basil for a sweet and savory fusion (Gluten-Free; Allergens: dairy)

Gulab Jamun Bomboloni (VG)

$11.00
Italian bomboloni doughnuts, stuffed with warm, syrupy Mughlai-style gulab jamun filling (Allergens: dairy)

Saturday - Sunday 11:00 am - 3:00 pm.

Appetizers

Burrata with Masala Chutney (VG)

$13.00
Burrata from Italy, blended with a tangy masala chutney (Allergens: dairy, soy)

Cheese Curds (VG)

$12.00
Wisconsin's favorite cheese curds, elevated with a crispy coating and served with mint chutney (Allergens: dairy, soy)

Grilled Braised Octopus

$19.00
Burgundy-braised octopus, grilled and served with a bruschetta orange liqueur slaw, fresh arugula, tomatoes, garlic, cilantro, basil, and orange liqueur vinaigrette. (Allergens: dairy, shellfish)

Chicken 555 (S)

$16.00
A fiery South Indian-style crispy chicken dish, tossed with curry leaves, green chillies, and a hint of garlic (Allergens: dairy, soy)

Sesame Chilli Gobhi (VG)

$14.00
Crispy cauliflower florets tossed in a spicy, tangy sesame chili sauce (Allergens: soy)

Wing Basket (S)

$17.00
A mix of Indian kebabs and Italian spiced wings (Gluten-Free; Allergens: dairy, soy)

Naan Bruschetta (VG)

$14.00
A fusion twist on the classic! Crispy naan topped with fresh tomatoes, basil, and a balsamic drizzle. (Allergens: dairy, soy, eggs)

Paneer Caprese Skewers (VG)

$18.00
Italian caprese skewers, reimagined with grilled North Indian tandoori paneer (Gluten-Free; Allergens: dairy, soy)

Baked Shrimp DeJonge

$18.00
Tiger shrimp in a garlic breadcrumb mix, baked with white wine and topped with parmesan cheese. (Allergens: dairy, shellfish)

Zafferano Special Paneer (VG)

$17.00
Soft paneer cubes cooked in a chef-special fusion sauce with Indian and Italian flavors (Allergens: dairy, soy)

Brunch Entrees

French Toast Masala Creme Brulée

$18.00
Brioche bread dipped in Masala, cinnamon spice batter, powdered sugar, and saffron spice maple syrup (Allergens: dairy, soy, eggs)

Masala Omelette With A Side of Toast

$15.00
Fluffy, spiced Indian-style omelette with onions, tomatoes, and chilies, served with toasted sourdough. (Allergens: dairy, soy, eggs)

Idli Rice Cake Trio (VG)

$14.00
Rice and lentil-fermented steam rice cakes, served with a basil pesto chutney, spicy masala, and sweet-spicy masala syrup (Allergens: soy)

Paneer Basil Frittata

$15.00
Italian-style omelet, baked with basil and grilled paneer and topped with cilantro-mint chutney (Allergens: soy, dairy, eggs)

Samosa Benedict

$18.00
Samosa cake patty, crispy masala chips, and poached eggs topped with paneer yellow curry sauce and served with a fresh arugula salad (Gluten-Free; Allergens: dairy, soy, eggs)

Avocado Naan Toast

$18.00
Home-made tandoori naan, lime mint chutney avocado spread, and two sunny-side eggs topped with a mint pickled red onion slaw (Allergens: dairy, soy, eggs)

Pizza a la Fungi

$18.00
Breakfast-style pizza with sauteed mushrooms, spinach, fresh mozzarella and eggs, topped with fresh herb slaw (Allergens: dairy, eggs)

Egg Sandwich

$18.00
Masala-style Indian omelette, crispy bacon, and melty American cheese, stacked high on toasted bread (Allergens: dairy, eggs)

Butter Chicken Shakshuka

$18.00
A rich fusion of creamy butter chicken and simmered eggs in a spiced tomato base, served with toasted sourdough to soak up every bite. (Allergens: dairy, eggs)

Sides

Applewood Smoked Bacon

$6.00

Fruit Bowl

$6.00

Home Style Fries

$7.00

Two Eggs

$4.50
(Made any style)

Pizzas

Butter Chicken Pizza (VG)

$21.00
Wood-fired pizza from Naples, layered with creamy Delhi-style butter chicken sauce and mozzarella (Allergens: dairy, soy, eggs)

Saag Paneer Pizza (VG)

$19.00
Florentine-style spinach base, topped with paneer, blending rich Italian & Indian flavors (Allergens: dairy, soy, eggs, nuts)

Malai Kofta Pizza (VG)

$18.00
Traditional pizza dough, topped with Lucknowi-style Malai Kofta curry and melted cheese (Allergens: dairy, soy, eggs, nuts)

Margherita Pizza (VG)

$18.00
Naples' most iconic pizza, featuring fresh mozzarella & basil, with tangy tomato sauce (Allergens: dairy, eggs)

Lamb Kheema Pizza

$21.00
Neapolitan-style pizza with Mumbai's famous spiced minced lamb (Allergens: dairy, soy, eggs)

Pesto Basil Pizza (VG)

$17.00
Fresh basil pesto, sundried tomatoes, mozzarella, and a drizzle of balsamic glaze (Allergens: dairy, soy, eggs, nuts)

Shrimp Bolognese Pizza

$22.00
Slow-cooked shrimp bolognese with mozzarella cheese and a drizzle of tikka masala sauce (Allergens: dairy, soy, eggs, nuts, shellfish)

Samosa Pizza (VG)

$18.00
Potato and green peas with mint chutney sauce, mozzarella cheese, and fresh herbs (Allergens: dairy, eggs)

Classic Pepperoni Pizza

$19.00
Wood-fired pizza with mozzarella, marinara sauce, and a generous helping of crispy pepperoni (Allergens: dairy, eggs)

Beverages

Chai

$6.00
Indian spiced tea brewed with milk and aromatic spices.

Lemon Ginger Tea

$6.00
A soothing, caffeine-free infusion of zesty lemon and warming ginger.

Indian Filter Coffee

$7.50
Traditional South Indian coffee with a bold flavor and creamy froth.

Black Coffee

$5.50
A simple, robust cup of freshly brewed drip coffee.

Rose Milk

$7.00
Refreshing chilled milk flavored with rose syrup and a hint of sweetness.

Saffron Mango Lassi

$7.00
Creamy yogurt-based mango drink with a touch of cardamom.

Orange Juice

$4.00
Freshly squeezed orange juice, served chilled.

From the Bar

Orange Mimosa

$10.00
A classic brunch favorite with fresh orange juice and pro.

Grapefruit Mimosa

$10.00
A zesty twist with grapefruit juice and bubbly.

Rose Mimosa

$10.00
Fragrant and floral with real rose flavor and bubbly.

Pomegranate Mimosa

$14.00
Tart and refreshing with rich pomegranate notes.

Cherry Vanilla Mimosa

$14.00
Sweet cherry meets smooth vanilla for a creamy finish.

Black Raspberry Mimosa

$14.00
Bold and fruity with deep berry undertones.

Lemoncello Mimosa

$14.00
Bright, citrusy kick with an Italian lemon liqueur touch.

Loaded Bloody Marry

$16.00
Spicy house mix loaded with bacon, olives, and cheese curds.
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