Zizi Trattoria – Italian
Zizi Trattoria welcomes diners into a sun-drenched, rustic atmosphere where the air is thick with the scent of toasted bruschetta and savory mussels simmering in wine. The kitchen masterfully balances the crunch of perfectly fried calamari with the delicate silkiness of fresh carpaccio, creating a lively culinary tapestry that honors the heart of traditional Italian hospitality. Whether warming up with a soulful bowl of stracciatella or sharing a platter of spicy deviled shrimp, guests find a timeless sanctuary where every bite celebrates the bold, simple flavors of the Mediterranean.
Weston Road https://www.zizi.caRating: 3/5 (1 reviews)
Cuisine: Italian
Price range: $$
Dietary options: low-carb, vegetarian, high-protein, vegan, keto, pescatarian, low-sodium, whole30, paleo, heart-healthy, plant-based, low-fat, south-beach, anti-inflammatory, dash-sodium-reduced, low-cholesterol, gerd, atkins, high-fiber, alkaline, zone, volumetrics, tlc, renal, aip, carnivore, macrobiotic, lectin-free, slow-carb
Currently closed
Hours
- Monday - Sunday
- 11:00 AM - 9:00 PM
What diners are saying
Celebrated for its approachable and casual dining experience, guests appreciate the unpretentious atmosphere that makes it a reliable choice for a relaxed meal. Reviewers highlight the straightforward service and consistent quality, noting that the environment provides a comfortable and easygoing backdrop for those seeking a simple everyday visit.
Menu
Starters
- Bruschetta - $10.95: Diced tomatoes drizzled with extra virgin olive oil and spices on Vienna bread Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Roasted Bread - $14.95: Sliced Vienna bread oven-baked and infused with extra virgin olive oil and spices served with Asiago cheese and olives Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Mussels Marinara - $18.95: Fresh mussels prepared in a savoury tomato sauce with fresh herbs and spices Dietary tags: Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Alkaline Available at: dinner, lunch
- Smoked Salmon - $17.95: Slices of tasty smoked salmon topped with onions, capers and extra virgin olive oil Dietary tags: High-Protein, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, Low-Cholesterol, Carnivore, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free Available at: brunch, dinner, lunch
- Carpaccio - $17.95: Thinly sliced cured beef marinated in seasoned extra virgin olive oil, topped with parmigiano cheese Dietary tags: High-Protein, Keto, Low-Carb, Low-Sodium, Atkins, South-Beach, Carnivore Available at: dinner, lunch
- Fried Calamari - $18.95: Tender calamari deep fried and coated in our own seasoned batter, served with tzatziki sauce Dietary tags: High-Protein, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, DASH Sodium-Reduced Available at: dinner, lunch
- Grilled Calamari - $18.95: Tender calamari grilled, drizzled with balsamic vinegar pesto and extra virgin olive oil Dietary tags: Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Deviled Shrimp - $18.95: Shrimp sautéed with white wine, garlic served in a rich spicy tomato sauce Dietary tags: High-Protein, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
Soups
- Minestrone - $12.95: A hearty soup with vegetables and pasta in a beef broth Available at: dinner, lunch
- Stracciatella - $12.95: Egg drop parmigiano soup in a delicious chicken broth Dietary tags: Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
Antipasto
- Assorted Antipasto - $15.95: Grilled vegetables, cheese, cured meat Available at: dinner, lunch
- Assorted Antipasto with Seafood - $18.95: Grilled vegetables, cheese, cured meat and seafood Available at: dinner, lunch
Salads
- Mixed Salad - $14.95: Mixed green salad served with our own ZiZi vinaigrette Dietary tags: Keto, Low-Carb, Vegan, Vegetarian, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Atkins, South-Beach, Carnivore, Alkaline, AIP, Renal, Macrobiotic, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Caprese - $16.95: Fresh tomato rounds topped with bocconcini cheese, sprinkled with extra virgin olive oil and spices Dietary tags: High-Protein, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, South-Beach Available at: dinner, lunch
- Caesar Salad - $15.95: Traditional caesar with our own creamy dressing and parmigiano Dietary tags: Pescatarian, Anti-Inflammatory Available at: dinner, lunch
- Radicchio Salad - $15.95: Chopped raddichio salad with red onions, drizzled with a seasoned extra virgin olive oil, balsamic vinegar and shaved parmigiano Dietary tags: Low-Carb, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, South-Beach Available at: dinner, lunch
- Arugula Salad - $17.95: Baby arugula salad tossed in a balsamic vinaigrette topped with grilled vegetables and goat cheese Dietary tags: High-Protein, Low-Carb, South-Beach Available at: dinner, lunch
Pizza
- Margherita - $19.95: Tomato sauce and mozzarella cheese and basil Dietary tags: High-Protein, Vegetarian, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- La Boiano - $19.95: Mozzarella, spices and bruschetta topping Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- La Mangone - $20.95: Tomato sauce, mozzarella, onions, peppers, mushrooms, olives and seasonal vegetables Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- La Villa - $21.95: Tomato sauce, mozzarella, Italian sausage, prosciutto, grilled chicken, onions, hot peppers Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, GERD-Friendly, Zone, Volumetrics, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- La Rustica - $21.95: Goat cheese, roasted red peppers, sun-dried tomatoes, pesto, artichoke hearts, mozzarella Available at: dinner, lunch
- Calabrese - $21.95: Tomato sauce, sopressata, olives, argula and provolone cheese Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
Pasta
- Aunt's Spaghetti - $19.95: Rich tomato sauce made from fresh peeled plum and tomatoes Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based Available at: dinner, lunch
- Penne All'Arrabbiata - $19.95: Zesty tomato sauce with spicy chili peppers Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Crab Capellini - $33.95: Angel hair pasta in a fabulous rosé sauce with sautéed king crab and mussels Dietary tags: Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Uncle's Linguini - $21.95: Italian sausage, sauteed onions and black olives served in a delightful tomato sauce Dietary tags: Whole30, Paleo Available at: dinner, lunch
- Fettuccini Primavera - $20.95: Fresh seasonal vegetables in a creamy parmigiano sauce Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Rigatoni Bolognese - $22.95: Pasta in a fresh tomato sauce with ground beef Available at: dinner, lunch
- Penne Vodka - $22.95: Sautéed pancetta with a dash of vodka in a rosé parmigiano sauce Dietary tags: Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
- Salmon Fettuccine - $24.95: Smoked Salmon served in a delightful rosé sauce Dietary tags: Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
Risotto
- Champagne Risotto - $27.95: Arborio rice sautéed with champagne, radicchio, mushrooms and parmigiano Available at: dinner, lunch
- Seafood Risotto in White Wine - $32.95: Arborio rice in a delicious white wine sauce sautéed with calamari, crab legs, mussels and tiger shrimp Dietary tags: Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
Entrees
- Veal Piccata - $29.95: Veal scallopini in a lemon wine sauce. Served with seasonal vegetables and roasted potatoes Available at: dinner, lunch
- Veal Marsala - $29.95: Tender scallopini in a marsala wine sauce with mushrooms. Served with seasonal vegetables and roasted potatoes Available at: dinner, lunch
- Chicken Rossi - $29.95: Sautéed breast of chicken in a cream and mushroom sauce. Served with seasonal vegetables and roasted potatoes Available at: dinner, lunch
- Chicken Oui-Oui - $28.95: Sautéed breast of chicken with sun-dried apples, white wine and Dijon mustard. Served with seasonal vegetables and roasted potatoes Dietary tags: High-Protein, Low-Sodium, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Slow-Carb Available at: dinner, lunch
- Cognac Shrimp - $29.95: Tender shrimp sautéed in a cognac and cream sauce. Served with seasonal vegetables and roasted potatoes Dietary tags: Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Fried Fish Platter - $28.95: Shrimp and calamari in our seasoned batter, deep fried to tender perfection. Served with seasonal vegetables and roasted potatoes Dietary tags: Pescatarian, High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
From the Grill
- Grilled Steak - $38.95: Tender 10 oz. striploin grilled to perfection and topped with sautéed onions and mushrooms Dietary tags: High-Protein, Anti-Inflammatory Available at: dinner, lunch
- Steak ZiZi - $38.95: Tender 10 oz. striploin. First grilled, then sautéed in brandy and cream sauce Available at: dinner, lunch
- Lamb Chops - $39.95: Tender grilled rack of lamb drizzled with extra virgin olive oil, herbs and spices Dietary tags: High-Protein, Low-Carb, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC, Renal Available at: dinner, lunch
- Grilled Chicken - $27.95: Plump seasoned chicken breast grilled to perfection and topped with extra virgin olive oil Available at: dinner, lunch
- Salmon Fillet - $31.95: Fresh salmon fillet grilled, then topped with butter, lemon and white wine sauce Dietary tags: High-Protein, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Chef's Surprise: Ask server for details Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Plant-Based, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
Desserts
- Cappuccino Truffle - $9.95: Cappuccino Gelato with a heart of espresso, covered with coffee flavored meringue sprinkles
- Limoncello Truffle - $9.95: Lemon gelato with a heart of limoncello, covered in meringue Dietary tags: Low-Sodium
- Tiramisù Big - $9.95: Layers of espresso drenched sponge cake divided by mascarpone cream and dusted with cacao powder Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian
- Coconut Ripieno - $9.95: Creamy coconut sorbetto served in the natural fruit shell Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian
- Lemon Ripieno - $9.95: Refreshing lemon sorbetto served in the natural fruit shell Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Plant-Based, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free
- Lemon Blueberry Crumb Cheesecake - $9.95: A creamy lemon cheesecake topped with blueberries and brown sugar crumbs, sits on a cookie base Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian
- Chocolate Fondant - $9.95: Chocolate layer cake filled with a rich chocolate cream, topped with chocolate mirror Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, TLC
- Pistachio Cheesecake - $9.95: A creamy pistachio cheesecake with pistachio pieces, topped with a light pistachio mousse and sprinkled with pistachios on a cookie crumb base Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian
Add-ons
- Add Grilled Chicken - $5.95: Add to Salad or Pasta
- Substitute with Pasta (Entrees) - $3.95: Replace vegetables and potatoes with pasta Dietary tags: High-Protein, Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, GERD-Friendly, Zone, Volumetrics, TLC
- Substitute with Pasta (Grill) - $4.95: Replace vegetables and potatoes with pasta Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, GERD-Friendly, Zone, Volumetrics, TLC
Frequently Asked Questions about Zizi Trattoria
- What type of cuisine does this restaurant specialize in?
- Zizi Trattoria specializes in traditional Italian cuisine, featuring classic dishes like bruschetta, mussels marinara, fried calamari, and various pasta options.
- What is this restaurant's overall rating?
- Zizi Trattoria has an average rating of 3.0/5, offering a casual and approachable Italian dining experience.
- Which diets does this restaurant support based on its menu?
- The restaurant supports numerous diets including vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free, keto, paleo, dairy-free, mediterranean, and high-protein options across its Italian menu.
- How many reviews does this restaurant have?
- The provided restaurant data does not contain information regarding the total number of reviews for Zizi Trattoria.
- How can I contact this restaurant?
- You can contact Zizi Trattoria by visiting their website at https://www.zizi.ca.
- What is the price range at this restaurant?
- Zizi Trattoria is a moderate-priced ($$) Italian restaurant offering an approachable and casual dining experience for its guests.
- What is the overall customer sentiment about this restaurant?
- Customers appreciate the unpretentious, casual atmosphere and consistent quality, though the restaurant maintains a moderate 3.0/5 average rating.
- What type of diner would most enjoy this restaurant?
- Diners seeking a casual, unpretentious Italian meal in a relaxed, sun-drenched atmosphere would most enjoy this moderate-priced trattoria.
- What are the standout dishes based on the menu?
- Standout menu items include bruschetta, mussels marinara, fried calamari, deviled shrimp, stracciatella, and assorted antipasto with seafood.
- Is this restaurant suitable for families?
- This casual Italian restaurant is suitable for families, offering an unpretentious atmosphere and a comfortable, relaxed environment for everyday dining.
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