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  • Zanti Cucina Italiana River Oaks

Zanti Cucina Italiana River Oaks

1958 West Gray Suite 101, Houston, TX
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Charcuterie Board
Crudos
Appetizers
Soup and Salad
Neapolitan Pizza
Homemade Pasta
Fish and Meat
Dolce
Features/Specials
Sides
Dressing and sauces

Featured Items

  • TAGLIATELLE BOLOGNESE

    Combination of house-made, fresh, natural and spinach Tagliatelle, sautéed in classic Bolognese sauce simmered for 8 hours over low heat with fine herbs. Made with 100% beef and Parmigiano Reggiano cheese.
    $29.00
  • MARGHERITA PIZZA

    Neapolitan pizza dough fermented for 24 hours, made with imported Italian 00 semolina, and hand stretched. Baked with San Marzano pomodoro sauce, fresh mozzarella cheese, and grated Parmesan cheese. It is served with fresh basil leaves and extra virgin olive oil.
    $22.00
  • CHICKEN PARMIGIANA

    $36.00

Charcuterie Board

  • BOARD PICCOLO

    Combination of meats and cheeses imported from Italy, chosen by our chef. Selected to guide you on a tour through Italy. Served with rustic grilled bread, Marcona almonds, Cerignola Olives, fresh raw honeycomb, and truffle infused stracciatella cheese.
    $31.00
  • BOARD MEDIO

    Combination of meats and cheeses imported from Italy, chosen by our chef. Selected to guide you on a tour through Italy. Served with rustic grilled bread, Marcona almonds, Cerignola Olives, fresh raw honeycomb, and truffle infused stracciatella cheese.
    $42.00
  • BOARD GRANDE

    Combination of meats and cheeses imported from Italy, chosen by our chef. Selected to guide you on a tour through Italy. Served with rustic grilled bread, Marcona almonds, Cerignola Olives, fresh raw honeycomb, and truffle infused stracciatella cheese.
    $58.00

Crudos

  • SHRIMP CEVICHE

    Peeled shrimp marinated with blended cilantro, lime juice, extra virgin olive oil, red onion, cucumber, and serrano pepper. Served with homemade plantain chips.
    $24.00
  • BT BEEF TARTARE

    4 oz of knife cut angus filet, marinated with lemon vinaigrette, Dijon mustard dressing, extra virgin olive oil, salt, ground black pepper, truffle infused oil, dehydrated tomato, chopped celery, Parmigiano Reggiano slices, chopped capers, chopped parsle . Served on a bed of arugula baby and grilled Tuscan bread In front of the client the Chef is going to laminate 3 gr of fresh seasonal black truffle are laminated ,our truffle is fresh, and we have it according to the season. Brought from Alba, Piemonte Italy.
    $33.00

Appetizers

  • MEDITE HUMMUS

    Classic homemade chickpea hummus accompanied by a combination of kalamata and cerignola olives, finished with fresh mint leaves and extra virgin olive oil. Served with our signature pizza dough rolled thin and cooked to order.
    $13.00
  • EGGPLANT PARMIGIANA

    Lightly breaded eggplant between layers of mozzarella and Parmigiano Reggiano cheeses with fresh basil. All baked and served on a hot plate with San Marzano tomato pomodoro sauce, decorated with parsley-scented extra virgin olive oil and a fresh basil leaf. With Parmigiano Reggiano shaved fresh, tableside.
    $17.00
  • ZANTI ARTICHOKE

    4 Whole heart and stem artichokes grilled, sautéed with butter, dehydrated tomato, diced crispy Pancetta, and laminated basil, glazed with white wine. Finished with fresh stracciatella cheese.
    $21.00
  • FRITTO MISTO

    Combination of 8oz of squid rings and heads, 2 oz headless shrimp 26/30, 2 oz whole artichoke and slices of Mediterranean yellow lemon all breaded with OO pizza flour and fried. This dish is accompanied by garlic aioli and classic arabbiata sauce (spicy) and half a yellow lemon.
    $29.00
  • GRILLED OCTOPUS

    Tender, grilled octopus marinated in Italian herbs and pepperoncini oil, served with creamy hummus and fresh greens.
    $33.00
  • ARANCINI (3)

    $17.00

Soup and Salad

  • CACIO & PEPE SALAD

    Heart of hydroponic baby gem lettuce cut in half, infused with our 25-year-old balsamic vinegar, Topped with artisan cacio e pepe dressing and thin slices of Parmigiano Reggiano cheese. Finished with extra virgin olive oil and fresh cracked black pepper.
    $19.00
  • FRUTTI DI MARE SOUP

    A mix of mussel, clam, baby scallop, shrimp, and squid, in pomodoro sauce, with pepperoncini, garlic, white wine, and grilled Pugliese bread
    $25.00
  • TUNA ZANTI SALAD

    4 oz yellowfin ahi tuna seared and sliced. Served with baby kale, baby arugula, parsley, shaved Parmigiano Reggiano, fresh thinly sliced red onion, and fennel prongs. Tossed with lemon vinaigrette. Finished with Maldon flake salt and extra virgin olive oil.
    $29.00
  • MINESTRONE SOUP

    $15.00
  • CHICKEN ZANTI SALAD

    $27.00
  • SALMON ZANTI SALAD

    $29.00
  • SPINACH SALAD

    $18.00
  • SIDE OFCARROTS & CEELERY

    $8.00
  • BURRATA CAPRESE

    Fresh artisanal burrata cheese, served with baby arugula tossed with extra virgin olive oil , rustic cut heirloom tomato, homemade rustic pesto, roasted pistachio and Maldon salt flakes. Accompanied by a grilled rustic Pugliese bread.
    $24.00
  • BURRATA/PROSCIUTTO

    Fresh artisanal burrata cheese, served with baby arugula tossed with extra virgin olive oil , rustic cut heirloom tomato, homemade rustic pesto, roasted pistachio and Maldon salt flakes. Accompanied by a grilled rustic Pugliese bread. With imported Italian prosciutto.
    $33.00
  • CAESAR SALAD

    OUT OF STOCK
    $18.00
  • HALF CAESAR SALAD

    OUT OF STOCK
    $10.00

Neapolitan Pizza

  • VEGETARIAN PIZZA

    Mushroom, zucchini, asparagus, mozarella, roasted red pepper, arugula, artichoke, oregano and mozzarella.
    $27.00
  • PEPPERONI PIZZA

    Neapolitan pizza dough fermented for 24 hours made with imported Italian 00 semolina, and hand stretched. Topped with a San Marzano pomodoro sauce, crispy old world pepperonis and fresh mozzarella cheese.
    $25.00
  • NAPOLETAN PORK PIZZA

    Neapolitan pizza dough fermented for 24 hours, made with imported Italian 00 semolina, and hand stretched. Baked with San Marzano pomodoro sauce, fresh mozzarella cheese, grated parmesan cheese, spicy Italian sausage crumbles, old world pepperoni, and Golfetta salami. Finished with a little dried oregano and fresh Italian basil leaf.
    $27.00
  • MARGHERITA PIZZA

    Neapolitan pizza dough fermented for 24 hours, made with imported Italian 00 semolina, and hand stretched. Baked with San Marzano pomodoro sauce, fresh mozzarella cheese, and grated Parmesan cheese. It is served with fresh basil leaves and extra virgin olive oil.
    $22.00
  • LOBSTER PIZZA

    Neapolitan pizza dough fermented for 24 hours, made with imported Italian 00 semolina, and hand stretched. Baked with white parmesan sauce, fresh mozzarella cheese, 4 ounces of lobster knuckle and claw previously marinated with butter, fresh chopped garlic, salt, and ground white pepper. Finished with extra virgin olive oil, chives sticks and fresh Italian basil leaf.
    $43.00
  • CACIO CAVALLO PIZZA

    $27.00
  • PIZZA PROSCIUTTO

    Tomato sauce, fresh mozzarella cheese, prosciutto, arugula and Parmesan cheese.
    $27.00

Homemade Pasta

  • TRUFFLE CHEESE RAVIOLI

    Raviolis freshly homemade with Italian 00 semolina, stuffed with three imported Italian cheeses fontina, taleggio, Parmigiano Reggiano. The ravioli is served in a creamy sauce made with parmigiano Reggiano cheese, heavy cream and white truffle infused oil. Finished with fresh Italian basil leaf.
    $32.00
  • TAGLIATELLE BOLOGNESE

    Combination of house-made, fresh, natural and spinach Tagliatelle, sautéed in classic Bolognese sauce simmered for 8 hours over low heat with fine herbs. Made with 100% beef and Parmigiano Reggiano cheese.
    $29.00
  • PAPPARDELLE AL RAGU DI OSSOBUCO

    Pappardelle pasta freshly house-made with an imported Italian 00 semolina flour with veal ossobuco braised for 8 hours and shredded, pomodoro sauce from simmered San Marzano tomatoes and Parmesan cheese.
    $37.00
  • GNOCCHI Al FUNGHI SILVESTRI

    Homemade with a traditional northern Italian recipe based on potatoes and semolina, served with roasted wild forest mushrooms. Sautéed with garlic, extra virgin olive oil, ground black pepper and fresh chopped parsley.
    $27.00
  • TAGLIOLINI LOBSTER

    Tagliolini freshly made with imported Italian 00 semolina flour. Made with 4 ounces of fresh lobster, imported from Canada, cooked with fresh brunoises carrot, celery and shallot. Deglazed with white wine, flavored with saffron and unsalted butter. Finished with Basil.
    $51.00
  • TAGLIOLINI FRUTTI DI MARE

    Home made fresh black tagliolini pasta made with squid ink and imported Italian 00 semolina. Accompanied by a sauce based on a combination of peeled shrimp, squid rings, baby scallop, mussels, and 2 oz of clams, sautéed with extra virgin olive oil, garlic, and pepperoncino. All glazed with white wine and finished with pomodoro sauce and fresh basil
    $35.00
  • VEGETARIAN PASTA

    Tagliolini house-made with imported 00 semolina flour with a medley of fresh seasonal vegetables tossed in a slow simmered San Marzano tomato Pomodoro sauce.
    $25.00
  • TAGLIOLINI POMODORO WITH MEATBALLS

    $28.00
  • RIGATONI ALLA NORCINA

    Italian sausage, porcini mushrooms, white wine, chopped red onion, Pecorino Romano cheese, and heavy cream.
    $29.00
  • BUTTERNUT SQUASH RAVIOLI

    Roasted pumpkin filling with sage, EVOO, parmigiano Reggiano, mascarpone, nutmeg, and kosher salt. The raviolis are sauteed with butter, fresh sage, crispy guanciale, parmesan cheese, fresh butternut squash, and baby kale leaves.
    $28.00
  • BEEF RAVIOLI

    Sage butter sauce with parmesan cheese.
    $31.00
  • PORCINI RISOTTO

    $27.00
  • PENNE ALLA VODKA

    $29.00
  • TAGLIOLINI CACIO E PEPE TABLE SIDE

    $37.00

Fish and Meat

  • TOMAHAWK ALLE ERBE MEDITERRANEE

    40 oz angus beef tomahawk seasoned with kosher salt, butter and ground black pepper, flavored with fresh Italian herbs (rosemary, marjoram, thyme, and sage).
    $145.00
  • LAMB CHOPS

    Colorado lamb ribs, seasoned with salt and ground black pepper, cooked on the grill, served with a sauce of pureed peas and mint. Finished with sautéed fresh chiodini mushroom, julienned roasted bell pepper and crispy brussels sprout leaves.
    $58.00
  • RIBEYE TAGLIATA

    14 oz Angus ribeye, seasoned with salt and ground black pepper, grilled and cut into slices. Served on a bed of fresh baby arugula leaves, tossed with baby heirloom tomatoes, extra virgin olive oil, salt, ground black pepper and baby crispy potato with grated parmesan and chopped parsley. Finished with smoked Maldon salt and extra virgin olive oil on top of the meat. Accompanied with mustard demi sauce. THE SAUCE IS MADE IN HOUSE WITH OVEN ROASTED VEAL BONE, BEEF CUTS, WITH VEGETABLES, FRESH ROSEMARY, BAY LEAVES AND THYME. IT IS PLACED IN A PAN AND DEGLAZED WITH RED WINE, TOMATO PASTE AND WATER, LET IT COOK FOR 48 HRS. TO FINISH IT IS ADDED CREOLE MUSTARD AND DIJON.
    $61.00
  • BRAISED LAMB OSSOBUCO

    Carnaroli quality rice made in the traditional way with butter, minced shallot, deglazed with white wine and cooked al dente with vegetable broth. It is finished with butter and Parmesan cheese. Served with a 14 oz piece of bone-in lamb ossobuco, which is sealed and made according to the traditional recipe with fresh vegetables: carrot, celery, onion, garlic, fresh rosemary, fresh bay leaves, thyme and deglazed with red wine. It is cooked for 8 hours over low heat with demi glass and vegetable stock.
    $52.00
  • BRANZINO & CRAB

    Baked branzino fillet filled with crab, baby heirloom tomatoes, sauteed spinach, capers, and red bell peppers in a lemon butter sauce.
    $45.00
  • SALMON ALLA SARDA

    $38.00
  • CHICKEN PARMIGIANA

    $36.00
  • PORCINI BEEF FILET

    $57.00

Dolce

  • CROSTATA AL LIMONE

    Lemon tart baked and prepared in house with toasted meringue.
    $12.00
  • TIRAMISU

    Classic recipe with typical Italian ingredients, mascarpone cheese, espresso coffee and savoiardi biscuit. Finished with grated semi bitter chocolate
    $14.00
  • SEMIFREDO AL GIANDUJA

    recipe made with gianduja (toasted hazelnuts crumbles and chocolate), nutella and heavy cream. Accompanied with turron ice cream on chocolate land.
    $13.00
  • PANNA COTTA

    Typical recipe from Piedmont, made from heavy cream, imported fresh vanilla pod and sugar. Served with fresh berries, coulis sauce and fresh mint leaves.
    $12.00
  • GOLDEN ZANTI SPHERE

    $30.00
  • MERINGATA SPECIAL

    OUT OF STOCK
    $13.00
  • PINK ZANTI SPHERE (Sky High)

    Pink chocolate sphere lled with white chocolate brownie, fresh strawberries, and yogurt gelato, finished with toasted almonds and red berry coulis. $5 from each sphere benefits In the Pink of Health, funding breast and ovarian cancer support for underserved women in Greater Houston.
    OUT OF STOCK
    $32.00

Features/Specials

  • 1\2 Oyster Caviar

    OUT OF STOCK
    $95.00
  • Dozen Caviar & Oysters

    OUT OF STOCK
    $120.00
  • GRILLED STUFED OYSTERS

    OUT OF STOCK
    $24.00
  • ZANTI TASTING MENU

    OUT OF STOCK
    $85.00
  • Beet Salad ( No crab)

    OUT OF STOCK
    $17.00
  • WAYGU RISSOTO

    OUT OF STOCK
    $65.00

Sides

  • SIDE WILD MUSHROOMS

    mix of wild mushrooms, sautéed with olive oil, whole roasted garlic, rosemary and parsley.
    $14.00
  • SIDE BRUSSEL SPROUTS

    ROASTED WITH OLIVE OIL, SALT, AND PEPPER TOSSED WITH AN ITLALIAN SABA BALSAMIC VINEGAR
    $10.00
  • SIDE FRIES ADULT

    $10.00
  • SIDE TRUFFLE FRIES

    $12.00
  • SIDE BABY CARROTS SAUTEED

    $12.00
  • SIDE ASPARAGUS GRILLED

    $12.00
  • SIDE SPINACH SAUTEED

    $12.00
  • SIDE TATER TOTS

    $8.00
  • SIDE MAC & CHEESE

    $14.00
  • SIDE MAC/CHEESE LOBSTER

    $32.00
  • SIDE CRISPY POTATOES

    $12.00
  • SIDE CARROTS N CELERY

    $4.00
  • SIDE PLANTAIN CHIPS

    $3.00

Dressing and sauces

  • ON SIDE CALABRESE SAUCE

    $1.00
  • ON SIDE TRUFFLE OIL

    $2.00
  • ON SIDE AU JUS

  • ON SIDE ARRABIATA SAUCE

    $2.00
  • ON SIDE POMODORO SAUCE

    $2.00
  • ON SIDE BOLOGNESE SAUCE

    $5.00
  • ON SIDE PARMESAN CREAM SAUCE

    $1.00
  • ON SIDE LEMON VINAIGRETTE

    $1.00
  • ON SIDE OREGANO VINAIGRETTE

  • ON SIDE 25 YEAR BALSALMIC

    $4.00
  • ON SIDE PESTO SAUCE

    $2.00
  • ON SIDE LEMON BUTTER SAUCE

    $1.00
  • ON SIDE GARLIC AIOLI

  • ON SIDE CHIPOTLE AIOLI

  • ON SIDE MIGNONETTE SAUCE

  • ON SIDE HORSERADISH

  • ON SIDE RED WINE REDUCTION (LAMB OSSOBUCO)

    $2.00
  • ON SIDE LEMON BUTTER W/CAPERS

    $2.00
  • ON SIDE KETCHUP

  • ON SIDE DIJON MUSTARD

  • ON SIDE CACIO E PEPE DRESSING (CREAMY)

    $2.00
  • SIDE SAUCE TRUFFLE CHEESE

    $5.00

LAMB CHOPS

$58.00

Colorado lamb ribs, seasoned with salt and ground black pepper, cooked on the grill, served with a sauce of pureed peas and mint. Finished with sautéed fresh chiodini mushroom, julienned roasted bell pepper and crispy brussels sprout leaves.

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Zanti Cucina Italiana River Oaks Location and Ordering Hours

(713) 857-3789
1958 West Gray Suite 101, Houston, TX 77019
Closed • Opens Tuesday at 4PM
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