
Italian restaurant
Lo Zafferano Menu & Prices — Coulsdon
117 Brighton Rd, Coulsdon CR5 2NG
- Rating
- 4.6 ★475 reviews
- Price
- £20–30per person
- Open now
- Closed
Menu
Menu sectionAt a Glance
At a Glance3 dishes
- Gnocci Alla Sorrentina£19.84
Baked potato dumplings in tomato sauce, with mozzarella cheese, parmesan and pesto.
- Tre Latte Cake£10.90
Homemade sponge cake filled with, condensed, evaporated milk ,and whipped cream. Topped with italian meringue and cinnamon.
- Spaghetti Frutto Di Mare£24.32
King prawns, squid, clams, mussels, baby plum tomatoes in a garlic, chilli and tomato sauce.
Pasta Vegetariana8 dishes
- Strozzapreti Dolcelatte E Broccoli£21.15
Twisted pasta with dolcelatte cheese, broccoli, pine kernels, parmesan and cream.
- Gnocci Alla Sorrentina£19.84
Baked potato dumplings in tomato sauce, with mozzarella cheese, parmesan and pesto.
- Spaghetti E Pomodori£17.28
Baby plum tomatoes, garlic, basil and tomato sauce.
- Cannelloni Ricotta E Spinaci£21.15
Pasta tubes filled with a mix of ricotta and parmesan cheese and fresh spinach. Baked in a tomato and bechamel sauce. Garnished with tossed salad leaves.
- Penne Giardino£19.85
Mixed vegetables in saffron, tomato, garlic, chilli and basil sauce.
- Pesto Genovese£19.85
Homemade basil sauce with garlic, pine nuts, pecorino cheese and extra virgin olive oil. Served with linguine pasta, fine beans and potatoes.
- Arrabbiata Alla Romana£19.85
Penne with garlic, chilli, cream, pecorino cheese and tomato sauce.
- Gnocci Quattro Formaggi£18.56
Potato dumplings cooked with parmesan, fontina, dolcelatte and mozzarella cream sauce.
Dolce22 dishes
- Souffle Al Limone£10.25
Lemon souffle with a delicious heart of puree lemon sauce. Served with vanilla ice cream.
- Tre Latte Cake£10.90
Homemade sponge cake filled with, condensed, evaporated milk ,and whipped cream. Topped with italian meringue and cinnamon.
- Selezione Di Formaggi£12.48
A selection of italian cheeses accompanied with salty crackers, fruits, nuts and chutney.
- Vanilla Gelato£7.70
Creamy and smooth, a classic Italian-style dessert.
- Semifreddo Al Torroncino£10.25
Nougat ice cream and cream covered with crush nougat and hazelnut praline.
- Chocolate Gelato£7.70
Rich and creamy Italian-style gelato with a decadent chocolate flavour.
- Mini Dessert And Hot Drink£7.00
Choose from caprese, tiramisu, or tre latti cake accompanied with a hot drink of your choice.
- Profiteroles£10.25
Small puff pastry filled with chantilly cream and covered in chocolate cream.
- Caprese£10.25
Homemade traditional italian chocolate and almond cake. Served with vanilla ice cream.
- Pasticciotto£7.00
Shortcrust pastry filled with custard and oven baked.
- Lemon Sorbet£7.70
A refreshing and tangy palate cleanser.
- Mango Sorbet£7.70
Sweet and refreshing mango treat.
- Pannacotta£9.00
Set cream, served with frutti di bosco coulis.
- Budino Di Cocco E Amaretto£9.60
Coconut and amaretto flavour egg custard, baked in a sauce of caramelised sugar.
- White Chocolate And Passion Fruit Cheese Cake£10.25
Biscuit base topped with a rich baked white chocolate cheesecake with passion fruit topping.
- Affogato£6.50
Vanilla ice cream with a shot of espresso coffee, whipped cream and amaretto biscuits.
- Vegan Chocolate And Coconut Torte£8.15
A date and mixed nut case filled with a Belgian chocolate and coconut filling finished with a coconut swirl.
- Pistacchio Gelato£7.70
Creamy pistachio flavoured Italian-style ice cream.
- Tiramisu£10.90
Homemade layered savoiardi biscuits, dipped in coffee and marsala wine, with powdered chocolate, coffee liquor and mascarpone cheese.
- Strawberry Gelato£7.70
Sweet and creamy gelato infused with fresh strawberry flavour.
- Banoffee Pie£10.25
Crushed cantuccini biscuit base, freshly sliced banana, toffee caramel and whipped cream.
- Coconut Gelato£7.70
Creamy and refreshing dessert made with coconut.
Pasta del Mare6 dishes
- Spaghetti Frutto Di Mare£24.32
King prawns, squid, clams, mussels, baby plum tomatoes in a garlic, chilli and tomato sauce.
- Tagliatelle Allo Zafferano£24.32
Long ribbons of pasta with prawns, squid, courgette, chilli, garlic, white wine and saffron sauce.
- Spaghetti Vongole Veraci£24.96
Fresh clams cooked with garlic, chilli, white wine, parsley and baby plum tomatoes.
- Strozzapreti Gamberi E Zucchini£24.32
Twisted fresh pasta with king prawns and grilled courgettes, tossed with garlic, chilli, olive oil and parsley
- Linguine Ai Gamberi£24.32
King prawns and baby plum tomatoes in a garlic, chilli, white wine in a tomato sauce.
- Ravioli Ai Gamberi£23.04
Homemade pasta cushions filled with prawns, leek and garlic in saffron and creamy tomato sauce
Insalata5 dishes
- Insalata Mista£7.40
Mixed salad leaves, cherry tomatoes and red onions.
- Insalata Verde£7.40
Green leaves, cucumber and green olives.
- Insalata Di Pollo£21.76
Grilled chicken, fine beans, avocado, cherry tomatoes, roasted peppers and pancetta. Marinated in olive oil, garlic and fresh herbs. Served on a bed of salad leaves.
- Chicken Caesar Salad£21.76
Romaine lettuce, croutons, grilled chicken, crispy pancetta and shave parmesan. Dressed with lemon juice, olive oil, egg, garlic, Dijon mustard and parmesan cheese.
- Insalata Tricolore£11.52
Sliced tomatoes, fresh mozzarella cheese, avocado and basil.
Sides7 dishes
- Zucchini Fritti£7.55
Deep fried courgettes
- Funghi Trifolati£7.55
Sautéed mushrooms with garlic, parsley and olive oil.
- Patate In Padela£6.27
Sautéed potatoes
- Verdure Miste£6.87
Sautéed seasonal vegetables
- Dauphinoise Potatoes£7.55
Thinly slied potatoes oven cooked with parmesan cheese and cream.
- Garlic And Chilli Spinach£7.55
Sauteed spinach with garlic, chilli, and olive oil.
- Patatine Fritte£6.27
French fries
Soft Drinks12 dishes
- Organic Aranciata Rossa£6.08
Sparkling organic blood orange soft drink.
- Still Water£7.00
750 ml bottle
- Limonata£4.80
San Pellegrino lemon fizzy drink, 330 ml can
- Coke£4.80
330 ml can
- Organic Limonata£6.08
Italian-style organic lemonade with lively citrus flavour.
- San Pellegrino Sparkling Water£7.00
750 ml bottle
- Aranciata£4.80
San Pellegrino orange fizzy drink, 330 ml can
- Ginger Ale£4.80
- Coke Zero£4.80
330 ml can
- Italian Lemon Soda£4.80
Fizzy lemon soft drink with a crisp citrus taste.
- Appletizer£4.80
- Diet Coke£4.80
330 ml can
Garlic Breads2 dishes
- Garlic Bread£7.00
Freshly baked bread infused with garlic.
- Garlic Bread With Cheese£9.00
Freshly baked bread infused with garlic and melted cheese.
Pizzas12 dishes
- Quattro Stagioni Pizza£19.85
Tomato base, mozzarella cheese, cooked ham, salami, mushrooms, artichokes and olives.
- Sfiziosa Pizza£18.00
Mozzarella cheese, spicy pepperoni, potatoes, olive oil and basil on a white base.
- Calzone Pizza£20.50
Folded pizza with tomato sauce, mozzarella cheese, cooked ham, salami and ricotta cheese. Popular.
- Diavola Pizza£20.50
Tomato base, mozzarella cheese, spicy pepperoni and jalapeno chili. Hot.
- Pizza Cesare In Bianco£20.50
Rocket, parmesan shaves, cesar dressing, and cripsy pancetta in a white base
- Margherita Pizza£17.95
Tomato base, mozzarella cheese, oregano and fresh basil.
- Quattro Formaggio Pizza£20.50
Tomato base, mozzarella, dolcelatte, fontina and pecorino cheese.
- Titino Pizza£21.15
Tomato base, mozzarella, chicken, crispy pancetta, caramelised onions and goat cheese. Popular.
- Bufala Pizza£21.15
Baby plum tomatoes, buffalo mozzarella, rocket and pesto dressing.
- Romana Pizza£20.50
Tomato sauce, mozzarella cheese, anchovies, capers, olives and oregano.
- Pizza Arrabiata£18.60
Fresh chilli, garlic, tomato sauce, pecorino, mozzarella, parsley and olive oil.
- Pizza Con Polpette£21.15
Tomato base, mozzarella, meatballs, red onions, pecorino cheese and fresh basil.
Beers2 dishes
- Birra Moretti£6.40
300ml Bottle
- Peroni Nastro Azurro£6.40
300ml bottle
Antipasti21 dishes
- Gamberoni Allo Zafferano£14.10
King prawns cooked with garlic, chilli, saffron, white wine, lemon, butter and parsley. Served with homemade bread. Popular dish.
- Calamari Fritti£13.70
Deep fried squid, serve with homemade tartar sauce and salad leaves. Popular dish.
- Cozze Zafferano£14.75
Fresh mussels cooked with garlic, chilli, saffron, white wine, parsley and tomato sauce. Served with homemade bread.
- Marinated Olives£6.40
Green and black olives seasoned in garlic, chilli, extra virgin olive oil, fresh herbs and black pepper.
- Bruschetta Di Parma£11.40
Homemade toasted bread topped with mozzarella, Parma Ham and rocket salad. Served with tomato concasse.
- Special Prawns£16.65
Pacific prawns cooked with sliced garlic, chilli, extra virgin olive oil and parsley. Served on toasted ciabatta bread and tossed salad
- Bufala Al Forno£12.65
Baked bufala mozzarella wrapped in pancetta cured bacon and pesto dressing. Served on salad leaves and cherry tomatoes.
- Antipasto Vegetariano£10.85
Grilled courgette, aubergines, peppers, artichokes, sundried tomatoes and olives, marinated in extra virgin olive oil, garlic and fresh herbs. Served with grissini sticks.
- Bread Basket£5.15
Homemade rosemary focaccia bread with butter.
- Carpaccio Di Branzino£17.30
Thinly sliced sea bass and red onions, dressed in lime juice, extra virgin olive oil, chilli and parsley. Garnished with sweet potatoes crisps.
- Sharing Platter For Two£32.00
Bruschetta and prawns allo zafferano, deep fried calamari and prosciutto and mozzarella arancini.
- Minestrone Soup£9.80
Homemade Italian vegetable soup. Filled with pasta and beans in a tomato base.
- Bruschetta Lo Zafferano£9.99
Homemade toasted bread topped with diced tomatoes, garlic, chilli, basil, extra virgin olive oil and fresh herbs.
- Capesante (Scallops)£17.30
Pan fried scallops wrapped in pancetta. Served with chickpea mash and spicy mayo
- Affettato Misto£14.75
A selection of italian cured meats, sundried tomatoes, olives, cheese & grissini sticks.
- Parmigiana Di Melanzane£12.20
Baked aubergines with basil, tomato sauce, mozzarella and parmesan cheese.
- Arancini£12.40
Italian rice balls stuffed with ham and mozzarella cheese, deep fried in breadcrumbs served with arrabiata sauce.
- Cozze Marinara£14.75
Mussels cooked with onions, garlic, sage, white wine and cream. Served with homemade focaccia.
- Calamari Alla Piastra£16.65
Grilled fresh squid and chorizo. Served with salad leaves, baby plum tomatoes, garlic and chorizo mayo.
- Deep Fried Goat Cheese£12.40
Deep fried goat cheese coated in breadcrumbs. Served with rocket, cherry tomatoes, caramelised onions and balsamic glaze.
- Carpaccio Di Manzo£16.65
Thin beef slices, rocket salad, parmesan shavings, sliced sundried tomatoes, lemon juice & pink peppercorn vinaigrette. Served with homemade bread.
La Carne10 dishes
- Pollo Milanese£26.88
Pan fried breaded chicken escalope, served with spaghetti e pomodori
- Pollo Provolone£26.88
Chicken escalope, layered with aubergine, smoked mozzarella and pesto in a tomato sauce. Served with creamed mashed potatoes.
- Fegato Alla Griglia E Pancetta£27.55
Grilled calves liver and pancetta with red wine jus. Served with mash potatoes and fine beans.
- Tagliata Di Manzo£37.15
Rib-eye steak served on rocket salad with baby plum tomatoes, shavings of parmesan cheese. Homemade chilli, olive oil and balsamic dressing. Served with sautéed potatoes.
- Steak Diane£38.40
Pan fried flattened beef fillet, cooked with mustard, onion, garlic, mushroom, brandy and red wine jus. Served with sauteed potatoes and tenderstem broccoli
- Cotoletta Alla Milanese£28.80
Pan fried breaded veal escalope, served with spaghetti e pomodori.
- Fegato Alla Veneziana£27.55
Calves liver cooked with sliced onions, garlic and red wine jus. Served with creamed mashed potatoes.
- Pollo Ai Funghi£26.88
Chicken breast cooked with mushrooms and garlic in a white wine, mustard and cream sauce. Served with mashed potatoes and tenderstem broccoli.
- Filetto Al Pepe£41.00
Beef fillet steak with peppercorn, cream and red wine jus. Served with sautéed potatoes and fine beans.
- Sliced Lamb£34.00
Oven baked lamb chump with red wine, herbs and tomato sauce. Served with sweet pepper and honey couli & leek and potato mash
II Pesce4 dishes
- Branzino£28.80
Grilled sea bass fillets in a saffron, caper, white wine, lemon and butter sauce. Served with sautéed potatoes and tenderstem broccoli. Contains pescatarian.
- Spada Al Limone£30.08
Grilled swordfish steak with garlic, white wine, lemon and butter sauce. Served with thin ribbons of pasta with sliced courgettes, carrots and pesto sauce.
- Salmone Alla Griglia£28.80
Grilled salmon fillet with sautéed potatoes, fine beans and salsa verde. Contains pescatarian.
- Grigliata Di Pesce£37.12
Chargrilled mixed fish and fried squid, roasted baby potatoes and salad leaves. Contain pescatarian.
Pasta di Carne8 dishes
- Spaghetti Bolognese£21.12
Slow cooked beef ragu & bolognese style.
- Pasta Del Fratello£22.40
Twist shape pasta, with diced chicken, crispy pancetta, asparagus, broccoli, parmesan cheese and cream.
- Spaghetti Con Polpette£21.12
Homemade meatballs in a rich tomato & red wine sauce.
- Lasagna Al Ragu£21.12
Baked pasta sheets layered with homemade beef ragu, bechamel sauce and parmesan cheese. Garnished with salad leaves.
- Penne Alla Cacciatora£21.12
Diced chicken, pancetta, courgette, red wine, parmesan cheese, tomato and cream sauce.
- Tagliatelle Al Sugo Di Agnello£23.68
Long ribbon pasta with slow cooked lamb ragu in a rich red wine and tomato sauce.
- Spezzatino Di Manzo£24.31
Twist shaped pasta with diced beef, pancetta, spinach, garlic, chilli, mustard, red wine, parmesan cheese and cream.
- Spaghetti Alla Carbonara£19.84
Pancetta, egg yolk, parmesan cheese and ground black pepper.
Risotto4 dishes
- Risotto Con Pollo E Spinaci£25.60
Arborio rice with chicken, leeks, spinach, pine kernels, garlic, white wine, cream, butter and parmesan cheese.
- Risotto Zafferano “Signature”£25.60
Arborio rice with king prawns, chilli, white wine, parsley and saffron. Popular dish.
- Risotto Frutto Di Mare£26.88
Arborio rice with prawns, squid, mussels, clams, in a chilli, garlic and tomato sauce.
- Risotto Salsiccia E Funghi£25.60
Italian sausage, wild mushrooms, garlic, white wine, parmesan cheese and cream.
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