berkhamsted
21-23 Lower Kings Road
HP4 2AB
We are located in the heart of Berkhamsted on Lower kings road just off the high street on the way to the mainline station. Dining is set out over two floors with a huge beautiful 200 year old olive tree situated on the first floor adorned with twinkling lights. Zaza is definitely a firm favourite with locals from the town and surrounding areas where discerning customers appreciate friendly and warm service paired with the best Italian food around.
Book online using our live booking diary to ensure you get your preferred date and time. Alternatively you may call the restaurant to reserve your table with us. We look forward to seeing you!
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APERITIF
Aperitivo...
Aperol Spritz
Prosecco, aperol liqueur & a splash of soda over ice
Bellini
Strawberry or raspberry bellini made with chilled prosecco
Hugo
Prosecco, elderflower liqueur, soda, fresh mint, lime*
* 25% of all Hugo Cocktail sales go to the children of Breakspeare school in Abbots Langley.Breakspeare teaches children from the ages of 3 to 19 with severe learning difficulties.
BREAD & OLIVES
Pane e olive...
Marinated Olives
Mixed olives with garlic & herbs
Rustic Breads
Seeded tuscan bread, cross cut sour dough & grissini
Garlic Flatbread
With rosemary & rock salt
Garlic Flatbread with Tomato & Pesto
Made with a pomodoro sauce
& pesto infused rocket leaves
Garlic Flatbread with Mozzarella
Made with imported Italian mozzarella
STARTERS
Antipasti...
Bruschetta
Vine tomatoes, garlic, basil & rocket on toasted crostini
Funghi Fritti
Deep fried mushrooms in seasoned breadcrumbs with garlic mayonnaise
Tiger Prawn Skewers
Char-grilled tiger prawn skewers with courgettes,
red peppers & onion on citrus & herb fregola salad, homemade chilli salsa
Funghi al Gorgonzola
Oven baked portobello mushrooms with gorgonzola
& mozzarella, served with rustic bread
Crostini con Salmone
Smoked salmon & lemon dill mascarpone on toasted sourdough, with lemon zest & crispy capers
Spicy King Prawns
Mediterranean king prawns sautéed with cherry tomatoes, white wine, garlic & fresh chillies
Calamari Fritti
Crispy calamari fritti served with a wedge of lime & tartar sauce
Mezzaluna Croccante
Fried pastry parcels filled with melted mozzarella
& aged parmesan, served with a chilli or garlic mayonnaise dip
Goat’s Cheese Tart
Warm goat’s cheese, caramelised onion & beetroot tart, baby salad leaves, walnuts & balsamic reduction
Paté di Fegato
Wild mushroom & chicken liver paté with rustic bread
& red onion marmalade
MEAT & FISH
Carne e Pesce...
Pollo Piccante
Oven roasted breast of chicken with roasted
red peppers, onions & chilli in a rosemary, red wine & tomato sauce,
with sweet potato fries
Veal Milanese
Pan-fried veal in polenta & parmesan breadcrumbs
with spaghetti pomodoro, vine cherry tomato & rocket salad
Slow Roasted Lamb Shank
Slowly roasted lamb shank in a rosemary
& minted gravy on herb mash
Pan Fried Calves Liver
Pan-fried calves liver with onion gravy,
crispy pancetta & herb mash
Salmone Arrosto
Roast fillet of salmon with tender stem broccoli
in a cream & white wine sauce, served with sweet potato fries
Branzino
Fillet of sea bass on crushed new potatoes with peas
& spinach, finished with a tiger prawn, cream & white wine sauce
Tuna Fregola
Fresh sashimi grade tuna loin, char-grilled to your liking
& served on a warm citrus & vegetable pasta salad, served with caramelised onion marmalade
Spicy King Prawns
Mediterranean king prawns sautéed with cherry
tomatoes, white wine, garlic & fresh chillies, served with french fries
Coda di Rospo
Roasted fillet of monk fish wrapped with prosciutto on a bed
of vine cherry tomatoes & roasted seasonal vegetables
STEAK
Bistecca...
We use award winning british butcher’s who supply our steaks from ethically reared grass-fed cattle. We simply season them with sea salt and cracked black pepper before cooking to your liking.
All steaks are served with french fries & your choice of steak sauce or herb butter.
Rib Eye 280g
Known as the butchers favourite. This cut has beautiful marbling that melts during cooking to give amazing flavour.
Fillet 200g
The most tender cut of beef, full of flavour and exceptionally lean.
Its very fine marbling gives it a richer flavour.
Marinated Sirloin 280g
Rich in marbling with exceptional flavour & marinated in garlic, parsley, lemon & olive oil.
Pavé Steak 220g
The Pavé is from the heart of the rump. This is a very lean steak with
no external fat that is packed full of flavour. Best cooked medium rare
WITH YOUR STEAK
Steak Sauces
Peppercorn
Red wine & mushroom
Herb Butters
Garlic & parsley
Chilli & lime
PASTA
Sauces made from scratch with fresh ingredients from the point of order...
Penne Arrabbiata
Pomodoro sauce, basil, garlic, chilli & cherry tomatoes
Conchiglioni con Pollo
Giant pasta shells filled with chicken, pesto
& toasted pine nuts, with a parmesan, cream & white wine sauce
Fettuccine con Salmone
Spinach fettuccine with fresh salmon & tiger prawns
in a creamy dill & white wine sauce
Spaghetti Carbonara
A classic Italian dish made with smoked pancetta,
egg, parmesan & cream
Meatball Pappardelle
Pork & beef Italian meatballs served on
giant pasta ribbons in a red wine & tomato sauce with a touch of chilli
Spaghetti Bolognese
Meat ragu made with minced beef, red wine & tomato
Linguine Pescatore
Fresh mussels, clams, calamari & tiger prawns
in a cherry tomato, white wine, garlic & parsley sauce
Fettuccine Giardino
Spinach fettuccine, goat’s cheese, courgettes, peas
& wilted spinach in a cream & white wine sauce with vegetarian parmesan
Lamb Ragu Pappardelle
Giant pasta ribbons with slow roasted
lamb ragu, finished with fresh parmesan & crispy rosemary
Penne Toscana
Stone oven baked pasta with chicken, mushrooms
& garlic in a cream & tomato sauce with melted mozzarella cheese–
FILLED PASTA & RISOTTO
Pasta ripiena e risotti...
Wild Mushroom Ravioli
Hand-made ravioli filled with wild mushrooms in
a light butter sauce scattered with wild mushrooms & vegetarian parmesan
Mediterranean Vegetable Risotto
Roasted mediterranean vegetable
risotto in a light tomato sauce with a touch of chilli
Crab & Tiger Prawn Risotto
Finished with fresh lemon zest
SALAD
Insalata...
Char-Grilled Chicken Salad
h a creamy italian vinaigrette & parmesan shavings
Salad Niçoise
Seared fresh yellowfin tuna steak on green beans, new potatoes, olives, anchovies & red onion with tomatoes, free range egg & vinaigrette
Grilled Goat’s Cheese Salad
Sardinian fregola pasta, mixed leaves, green beans, tomatoes, olives, roasted peppers, zucchini, fresh mint & toasted walnuts
SIDES
Contorni...
French fries
Sweet potato fries
Sautéed garlic mushrooms
Crispy zucchini
Spinach with roasted garlic
Green beans & parmesan shavings
Caprese salad
Mixed leaf salad
Our fresh fish, meat and vegetables are sourced daily from Billingsgate, Smithfield and New Covent garden markets.
A discretionary service charge of 10% will be added to the bill. This goes directly to our staff.
Prosecco & Champagne
Belstar Prosecco DOC
Batiso
Spumante Rosé
Batiso
Moet & Chandon
Veuve Cliquot
White Wine
Trebbiano d’Abruzzo – Falco
Italy – delicate, dry & Smooth
Chenin Blanc – Cape 312
South Africa – dry, mixtures of honey & lime
Chardonnay – Ai Galli
Italy – unoaked, dry with good structure
Pinot Grigio – Ai Galli
Italy – dry, fresh tasting, overtones of fruit
Rioja Blanco – Ondarre
Spain – Fresh fruity nose, lively tropical fruit aromas
Fiano – La Voliera
Italy – Crisp, fresh & persistant, fruity bouquet
Sauvignon Blanc – Aotearoa
Marlborough, New Zealand – Fresh, zippy, fruit aromas
Gavi di Gavi – Ca da Meo
Italy – peachy freshness, ripe lychee, citric twist
Chablis – Georges Rimbert
France – refreshingly dry, citrus tones, true elegance
Rose Wine
Zinfandel Rosé – Pacific Heights
California – Intense, fruity, hints of raspberry
Pinot Grigio Blush
Italy – invigorating, floral, dry
Red Wine
Montepulciano d’Abruzzo – Falco
Italy – fruit aromas, mellow spices & tannins
Cabernet Sauvignon – Los Pastos
Chile – smooth, easy drinking, ripe blackcurrant flavour
Nero D’avola – Andrero
Italy – intense, fruity, notes of herbs & spices
Merlot – Andrero
Italy - honey, apricot, gingerbread scent
Shiraz – Auction House
Australia - rich, rounded, soft tannins
Rioja Crianza – Carrizal
Spain – warm finish, aromas of black fruit & vanilla
Chianti – Buca Vechia
Italy – full ruby red, hints of raspberries & almonds
Malbec Colleccion – Michel Torino
Argentina – delicious, intense, big & rich
Pinot Noir – Michel Torino
Argentina – juicy, fragrant with a hint of spice
Salice Salentino Reserva – Menhir Salento
Italy – full bodied, dry & smooth on the palate
Primitivo – Di Manduria
Italy – notes of plumb & chocolate, aged in American oak barrels
Barolo – Cavalieri di moasca
Italy – red berries, raspberries, cinnamon & pepper
Beer & Cider
Magners 4.5% abv
Peroni Nastro Azzurro 5.1% abv
Moretti 4.6% abv
Soft Drinks & Juices
PREMIUM ORGANIC SOFT DRINKS
Sicilian Lemonade
Raspberry Crush
Wild Elderflower Bubbly
PREMIUM ORGANIC FRUIT JUICE
Apple Juice
Apricot & Apple Juice
Orange Juice
MINERAL WATER
Still
Sparkling
SOFT DRINKS
Coke
Diet Coke
Sprite
Spirits & Liqueurs
Gordon’s Gin
Bombay Saphire Gin
Smirnoff Vodka
Grey Goose Vodka
Jack Daniel’s Bourbon
Teacher’s Scotch Whisky
Jameson’s Irish Whiskey
Johnny Walker Black Label,
Single Malt Whisky
Captain Morgan’s Dark Rum
Morgan’s Spiced Rum
Bacardi Superior Rum
Vecchia Romagna Brandy
Courvoisier Brandy
Chivas Regal 12yrs
Remy Martin VSOP Cognac
Southern Comfort
Martini Bianco, Rosso, Dry
Campari
Baileys
Malibu
Archers
Tia Maria
Pimms
DOLCI
Chocolate Fudge Brownie
Warm gooey chocolate fudge brownie with hot chocolate sauce & vanilla ice cream
Tiramisu
Coffee & marsala liqueur soaked sponge covered with mascarpone cream, dusted with cocoa & amaretti crumbs
Affogato con liquore
A scoop of vanilla gelato sprinkled with amaretti biscotti, served with a shot of hot espresso and an amaretto liqueur
Tre Cioccolato
Three layered chocolate dessert consisting of milk chocolate, ferrero & white chocolate foam
Frozen Cherry Yoghurt Torte
A lighter dessert option made with frozen yoghurt on a toffee biscuit base topped with wild cherries
Vanilla Creme Brulée
Creamy Vanilla Creme Brulée with crunchy caramel topping, topped with salted caramel ice cream
White Chocolate Pudding
Individual white chocolate pudding with warm white chocolate centre, served with dulce de leche sauce & chocolate ice cream
Strawberry Cheesecake
Baked vanilla cheesecake with fresh strawberries & strawberry coulis, served with vanilla ice cream
GELATI E SORBETTI
Imported Italian soft scoop ice cream
Vanilla
Chocolate
Salted Caramel
Coconut
Hazelnut
Pistachio
Lemon Sorbet
Mango Sorbet
CAFFÉ
Freshly ground filter coffee
Cappuccino
Caffe Latte
Mocha Latte
Espresso
Double Espresso
TÉ
English Breakfast
Decaf English Breakfast
Earl Grey
Fresh Mint
Peppermint
Camomile
Fruit Tea
AFTER DINNER DRINKS
Liquers
Bailey's
Sambuca
Cointreau
Limoncello
Amaretto
Tia Maria
Drambuie
Frangelico
Grand Marnier
Grappa
Brandy & Cognac
Martell
Vecchia Romagna
Courvoisier
Whiskey
Teachers Scotch Whisky
Jameson Irish Whiskey
Two Courses 10.90
Available Monday to Friday from 12 until 5pm
BREAD & OLIVES
Marinated Olives
Garlic bread, rosemary & rock salt
Garlic flatbread, mozzarella
Garlic flatbread, tomato & pesto
STARTERS
Paté di Fegato
Wild mushroom & chicken liver paté with rustic bread & red onion marmalade
Goat’s Cheese Tart
Warm goat’s cheese, caramelised onion & beetroot tart, baby salad leaves, walnuts & balsamic reduction
Calamari Fritti
Crispy calamari fritti served with a wedge of lime & tartar sauce
Mezzaluna Croccante
Fried pastry parcels filled with melted mozzarella, with a chilli salsa or garlic mayonnaise
Funghi Fritti
Deep fried mushrooms in seasoned breadcrumbs with garlic mayonnaise
Bruschetta
Vine tomatoes, garlic, basil & rocket on toasted crostini
MAINS
Penne Arrabbiata
Pomodoro sauce, basil, garlic, chilli & tomato
Spaghetti Bolognese
Traditional meat ragu made with lean minced beef, red wine & tomato
Penne Puttanesca
Penne pasta in a tomato sauce with olives, anchovies & capers
Spaghetti Carbonara
A classic Italian dish made with smoked pancetta, egg, parmesan & cream
Mediterranean Vegetable Risotto
Roasted vegetable risotto in a tomato sauce with a touch of chilli
Fettuccini Giardino
Spinach fettuccini with goat’s cheese, courgettes, peas & spinach in a cream & white wine sauce
Meatball Pappardelle
Pork & beef Italian meatballs served on giant pasta ribbons in a red wine & tomato sauce with a touch of chilli
Penne Amatriciana
Penne pasta in a tomato sauce with smoked pancetta, onion & garlic
Grilled Goat’s Cheese Salad
Sardinian fregola pasta, mixed leaves, green beans, tomatoes, olives, roasted peppers, zucchini, fresh
mint & toasted walnuts - (2.00 Supplement)
SIDES
Crispy Zucchini
French fries
Sweet potato fries
Green beans with parmesan shavings
Mixed salad
Caprese Salad
Two courses, drink & minicino £6.90
Three courses, drink & minicino £8.40
Drinks
Robinsons Fruit Shoot
Blackcurrant & Apple
Orange
Starter
Warm pastry parcels filled with melted mozzarella served with cucumber & carrot sticks
Main Course
Pizza Margherita
Mozzarella cheese & tomato
Spaghetti bolognese
Spaghetti with our classic bolognese sauce
Tagliatelle bianco
Tagliatelle with butter & parmesan cheese
Spaghetti pomodoro
Spaghetti in a tomato sauce with a little garlic & fresh basil
Ice Cream
Vanilla ice cream
Served with chocolate or strawberry sauce
Minicino
Your very own little cappuccino, but without the coffee!
Just warm frothy milk dusted with chocolate.
STARTERS
Bruschetta di avocado
Smashed seasoned avocado on toasted sourdough with Italian tomato salsa (v)
Funghi fritti
Deep fried mushrooms in seasoned breadcrumbs with garlic mayonnaise (v)
Terrina de salmone
Smoked salmon, prawn & ricotta terrine infused with lemon & herbs, served with toasted rustic bread
Mezzaluna croccante
Fried pastry parcels filled with melted mozzarella cheese, served with chilli salsa (v)
Zuppa di broccoli e gorgonzola
Broccoli & gorgonzola soup with parmesan croutons (v)
Calamari fritti
Crispy calamari fritti served with a wedge of lime & tartar sauce
MAIN COURSE
Meatball Fettucine
Pork & beef Italian meatballs served on pasta ribbons in a red wine & tomato sauce with a touch of chilli
Crab & prawn linguini
Crab & prawn linguini in a white wine, garlic & parsley sauce
Spinach & ricotta ravioli
Hand-made spinach & ricotta ravioli in a cream & tomato sauce with wilted cherry tomatoes, baby basil & vegetarian parmigiano (v)
Conchiglioni alla bolognese
Large pasta shells filled with our homemade bolognese & topped with mozzarella & grated parmigiano
Mediterranean vegetable risotto
Roasted mediterranean vegetable risotto in a light tomato sauce with a touch of chilli (v)
Fettuccine giardino
Spinach fettuccine, goat’s cheese, courgettes, peas & wilted spinach in a cream & white wine sauce with vegetarian parmigiano (v)
Calzone calabrese
Folded pizza filled with oak smoked ham, pepperoni, mushrooms, tomato & mozzarella, drizzled with a bolognese sauce
Vitello con prosciutto e pepe
Pan-fried veal medallions with parma ham on a bed of portobello mushrooms, new potatoes, red peppers & spinach in a peppercorn sauce
(2.00 supplement)
Chicken parmigiana
Pan fried chicken breast in seasoned breadcrumbs topped with a pomodoro sauce & mozzarella cheese, served with spicy spaghetti arrabiata
(2.00 supplement)
DESSERT
Chocolate fudge brownie
Warm gooey chocolate fudge brownie with hot chocolate sauce & vanilla ice cream
Tiramisu
Coffee & marsala liqueur soaked sponge, mascarpone cream, dusted with cocoa & amaretti biscuits
Frozen cherry yoghurt torte
A lighter dessert option made with frozen yoghurt on a toffee biscuit base topped with wild cherries
Tre cioccolato
Three layered chocolate dessert consisting of milk chocolate, ferrero & white chocolate foam
Strawberry cheesecake
Vanilla cheesecake with fresh strawberries, strawberry coulis & served with vanilla ice cream
Too full for dessert?
Why not choose a Baileys, Sambuca, Amaretto, Brandy or Limoncello instead
CHRISTMAS LUNCHTIME MENU
With Christmas Crackers
Two courses 14.90
Three courses 18.90
STARTERS
Bruschetta di avocado
Smashed seasoned avocado on toasted sourdough with Italian tomato salsa (v)
Funghi fritti
Deep fried mushrooms in seasoned breadcrumbs with garlic mayonnaise (v)
Terrina de salmone
Smoked salmon, prawn & ricotta terrine infused with lemon & herbs, served with toasted rustic bread
Mezzaluna croccante
Fried pastry parcels filled with melted mozzarella cheese, served with chilli salsa (v)
Zuppa di broccoli e gorgonzola
Broccoli & gorgonzola soup with parmesan croutons (v)
Calamari fritti
Crispy calamari fritti served with a wedge of lime & tartar sauce
Paté di fegato
Wild mushroom & chicken liver paté with rustic bread & red onion marmalade
MAIN COURSE
Branzino
Fillet of sea bass with crispy polenta skin in a cream & white wine sauce with herb mash & green beans
Slow roasted lamb shank
Slowly roasted lamb shank with a rosemary & mint gravy on herb mash with green beans
Crab & prawn linguini
Crab & prawn linguini in a white wine, garlic & parsley sauce
Vitello con prosciutto e pepe
Pan-fried veal medallions with parma ham in a peppercorn sauce on a bed of new potatoes, spinach, mushrooms & red peppers
Butternut ravioli
Hand-made butternut squash ravioli in a cream & mushroom sauce with wild rocket & vegetarian parmigiano (v)
Conchiglioni con pollo
Giant pasta shells filled with chicken, pesto & toasted pine nuts, with a parmesan, cream & white wine sauce
Chicken parmigiana
Pan fried chicken breast in seasoned breadcrumbs topped with a pomodoro sauce & mozzarella cheese, served with spicy spaghetti arrabiata
Calzone calabrese
Folded pizza filled with oak smoked ham, pepperoni, mushrooms, tomato & mozzarella, drizzled with a bolognese sauce
Mediterranean vegetable risotto
Roasted mediterranean vegetable risotto in a light tomato sauce with a touch of chilli (v)
Fettuccine giardino
Spinach fettuccine with goat’s cheese, courgettes, peas & wilted spinach in a cream & white wine sauce with vegetarian parmigiano (v)
STEAKS
Our award winning grass-fed steaks are served with french fries & peppercorn sauce on the side
Sirloin
280g – Rich with marbling with the right amount of fat for exceptional flavour (4.00 sup)
Rib Eye
280g – Known as the butcher’s favourite. This cut is flavourful, lean & juicy (5.00 sup)
Fillet
200g - The most tender cut of beef, full of flavour and exceptionally lean (6.00 sup)
DESSERT
Chocolate fudge brownie
Warm gooey chocolate fudge brownie with hot chocolate sauce & vanilla ice cream
Tiramisu
Coffee & marsala liqueur soaked sponge, mascarpone cream, dusted with cocoa & amaretti biscuits
Frozen cherry yoghurt torte
A lighter dessert option made with frozen yoghurt on a toffee biscuit base topped with wild cherries
Tre cioccolato
Three layered chocolate dessert consisting of milk chocolate, ferrero & white chocolate foam
Strawberry cheesecake
Vanilla cheesecake with fresh strawberries, strawberry coulis & served with vanilla ice cream
Too full for dessert?
Why not choose a Baileys, Sambuca, Amaretto, Brandy or Limoncello instead
Three Courses with Christmas Crackers
26.90
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ZAZA berkhamsted
21-23 Lower Kings Road, Berkhamsted, Hertfordshire, HP4 2AB
OPENING TIMES
Mon to Sat - 12:00 - 22:30
Sunday - 12:00 - 22:00