Zaza's Cucina Italian

Zaza's Cucina Menu

(607) 273-9292
622 Cascadilla St, Ithaca, NY 14850
$$$$$

Appetizers


Mesclun Greens
$8.00
Cherry tomatoes, cucumbers, shaved grana padano
ZaZa's Caesar Salad
$8.00
Crisp romaine lettuce, homemade garlic-parmesan croutons & dressing, shaved parmigiano reggiano
Golden and Ruby Beets
$9.00
Toasted walnuts, parmesan chip, blood orange vinaigrette
Fresh Kale Marinated
$8.00
With lemon and evoo, gorgonzola cheese, dried cherries, sliced radishes and almonds
Tart Apples
$8.00
Candied walnuts, and gorgonzola cheese are dressed with a raspberry-champagne vinaigrette and served with mesclun greens
Shaved Fennel
$8.00
Salad with fresh orange segments over arugula with capers and preserved lemon vinaigrette
Marinated Eggplants
$9.00
Pumpkin-seed pesto & goat cheese flatbread
Brussels Sprouts & Pancetta
$9.00
Brandy infused onions, toasted walnuts broiled and topped with grated pecorino romano
Burrata Cheese with Gremolata
$10.00
Sun dried tomato infused olive oil and grilled baguette
Fried Calamari
$9.00
Served with a choice of pomodoro or chipotle aioli
House Cured Gin Salmon
$12.00
Served with a wasabi-dill cucumber salad and pumpernickel crostini
Seafood Salad
$12.00
Shrimp, calamari, bay scallops, and langostino in a tarragon vinaigrette, arugula and vine ripened tomatoes
Fried Mozzarella Medallions
$9.00
House pomodoro sauce and balsamic reduction
Crispy Pork Belly
$10.00
Poached pears, hazelnuts, goat cheese, baby greens, and pear-cider reduction vinaigrette
Slow Cooked Chicken Breast
$10.00
In our house-made espresso BBQ, caramelized onion, and shredded fontina
Prince Edward Island
11.00
Mussels steamed in a saffron-cream sauce

$Entrees


Chicken Parmesan
$18.00
Chicken breast lightly breaded and fried in olive oil, topped with a house made tomato-basil sauce, parmigiano reggiano cheese, and fresh mozzarella. Roasted garlic mashed potatoes and sauteed vegetables
Eggplant Parmesan
$17.00
Panko and herb breaded fried eggplant, Parmigiano Reggiano, cured tomatoes, spinach, and melted fresh mozzarella cheese
King Trumpet Mushrooms
$24.00
Forbidden black rice, caramelized leeks, spinach, toasted macadamia, and almonds served over a vegan porcini cream sauce
Balsamic-Marinated Grilled French
$18.00
Cut chicken breast finished with a lemon & herb compound butter. Roasted herbed red potatoes and sauteed vegetables
Seared Salmon Filet Seared
$25.00
Crispy brussels sprouts, shitake mushrooms, finished with a horseradish and honey mustard glaze. Roasted garlic mashed potatoes and sauteed vegetables
Ahi Tuna Steak In A Tuscan Rub
$25.00
Served with a feta, kalamata, garlic confit, tear-drop peppers & caper salad. Roasted herbed red potatoes and arugula. Please note, tuna is served rare
Diver Scallops
$25.00
Seared golden brown and topped with pancetta, peas and asparagus, served with creme fraiche, roasted garlic mashed potatoes and sauteed vegetables
Ligurian Seafood Stew
$26.00
Diver scallops, shrimp, calamari, clams, mussels, and snapper in a rich tomato & lobster broth served with char-grilled baguette
Veal Milanese
$24.00
Lightly breaded and fried in olive oil served with arugula, tomatoes, balsamic reduction, and shaved grana padano cheese
Veal Parmesan
$24.00
Veal cutlets lightly breaded and fried in olive oil, topped with a house made tomato-basil sauce, Parmigiano reggiano cheese, and fresh mozzarella. Roasted garlic mashed potatoes and sauteed vegetables
Duck Breast Seasoned with Tarragon and Ground Fennel Seeds
$25.00
Seared to crispy perfection and served with a dried cherry and grappa demi-glace. Roasted garlic mashed potatoes and sauteed vegetables
Herb Crusted New Zealand
$30.00
Grilled rack of lamb, lentil-pine nut cake, arugula, pomegranate demiglace
Grilled Tenderloin
$28.00
10 oz. of premium beef finished with a garlic and herbs des Provence compound butter. Roasted herbed red potatoes and sauteed vegetables
15 OZ. Grilled Strip Steak
32.00
Finished with a Tuscan sun-dried tomato & herb olive oil. Roasted herbed red potatoes and sauteed vegetables

$Pasta and Risotto - Regional Specialties


Lasagne
$18.00
Bologna style lasagna with layers of fresh egg pasta, bechamel, and signature Bolognese sauce
Cavatelli & Sausage
$20.00
Local piggery ground sausage, sun dried tomato, fennel, and broccoli rabe in a white wine and garlic sauce, topped with grated pecorino cheese
Squid Ink Tagliolini Arrabbiata
$23.00
Shrimp, prince edward island mussels, roasted artichokes, grilled onion, and roasted tomato & jalapeno citrus sauce
Farfalle Della Casa
17.00
Cream sauce of prosciutto di parma and asparagus with grated parmigiano reggiano cheese

$Ravioli


Pumpkin
$17.00
Caramelized onion, hazelnuts, goat cheese, brown butter & sage sauce
Asparagus and Smoked Mozzarella
$17.00
Sun dried tomato cream sauce and grated parmigiano reggiano
Lobster
22.00
With sauteed shrimp and creamy pesto sauce

$Gnocchi


Short Rib and Root Vegetables
$22.00
Slow braised short ribs, roasted carrots, parsnips, celery root, and shallots in a burgundy demi-glace
Four-Cheese
$17.00
Gorgonzola, brie, fontina, and mascarpone cheeses with grated parmigiano reggiano cheese
Pesto
$16.00
House made potato dumplings with fresh basil pesto sauce
Pizzaiolo
17.00
Smoked mozzarella, seasoned olives, marjoram and our house pomodoro

$Fresh Spaghetti


Pomodoro
$15.00
House made tomato sauce
Bolognese
$17.00
ZaZa's traditional meat sauce with ground veal, pork, beef, and pomodoro sauce with grated parmigiano reggiano
Meatballs
$17.00
Pomodoro sauce and family recipe meatballs topped with grated parmigiano reggiano
Clams
$18.00
White wine, roasted garlic, and butter
Red Seafood
$25.00
Prawns, diver scallops, clams, mussels, and calamari in a rich garlic and tomato sauce
White Seafood
25.00
Prawns, diver scallops, clams, mussels, and calamari in a white wine, roasted garlic, and fresh herb sauce

$Fresh Pappardelle


Creamy Mushrooms
$17.00
Wild mushrooms in a light cream sauce topped with mascarpone cheese and white truffle oil
Pasticciate
17.00
Our traditional bolognese meat sauce with a dash of cream and grated parmigiano reggiano

$Risotto


Langostino
$25.00
Creamy arborio rice, langostino and tomato seafood stock
Butternut Squash and Peas
19.00
Creamy arborio rice, roasted butternut squash and peas cooked in and vegetable stock, finished with parmigiano reggiano

$Desserts


Tiramisu
$8.00
Rich mascarpone cream between sweet ladyfingers soaked in espresso and marsala
Flourless Chocolate and Hazelnut Torte
$8.00
A truffle like torte filled with imported Italian hazelnuts finished in a praline glaze, served with chocolate and caramel sauces
Lemon Mascarpone Tart
$8.00
A chocolate pistachio shell filled with creamy lemon scented mascarpone served with exotic fruit coulis and ground pistachios
Mousse au Chocolat
$8.00
Traditional French style chocolate mousse, prepared with a hint of Kahlua, dark rum and espresso
Creme Brulee
$8.00
House creme brulee infused with tahitian vanilla beans
Affogato al Caffe
$8.00
Freshly brewed espresso poured over creamy vanilla gelato
Biscotti Sampler
$7.00
3 housemade biscotti: one chocolate-hazelnut, one cappuccino, and one lemon-almond dipped in white chocolate
Sorbetto or Gelato
7.00
Italian sorbetto and gelato created with the finest ingredients, nuts and fruits, and skim milk

$Non-Alcoholic Beverages


Assorted Sodas
Coke, diet coke, sprite, ginger ale
Assorted Juices
Cranberry, pineapple, orange, grapefruit
Lemonade or Limeade
Made fresh to order
Limonata San Pellegrino
Sparkling lemon italian soda
Aranciata San Pellegrino
Sparkling orange italian soda
Iced Tea
Blend of currant, orange pekoe & earl grey teas
San Pellegrino
Sparkling water, 500ml/1 litre
Acqua Panna
Still bottled water, large only
Milk
Whole
Chocolate Milk
Made with whole milk
Hot Chocolate
Made with whole milk
Assorted Tea
Tazo brand
Coffee
Regular or decaf
Espresso
Regular or decaf
Latte
Regular or decaf, made with whole milk
Cappuccino
Regular or decaf, made with whole milk
Mocha
Regular or decaf, made with whole milk

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