Appetizers
Calamari Antipasto
18Fresh calamari, steamed and chilled, tossed with balsamic vinaigrette, and topped with artichoke hearts, roasted red peppers, kalamata olives, sliced almonds, and dried cranberries.
Stuffed Banana Peppers
16Hot peppers stuffed with our special sausage blend, finished with homemade tomato sauce.
Rollatini de Melanzane
14Eggplant stuffed with ricotta, rolled, and baked in our house marinara sauce, topped with grated Romano cheese.
Stuffed Mushrooms
14Fresh mushrooms stuffed with seasoned breadcrumbs, baked to golden perfection.
Mussels di Johnny
18New Zealand mussels in a delicate white wine, garlic, and butter sauce.
Main Courses
All entrees are served with fresh Italian bread and our House Salad. Imported Danish Blue Cheese and anchovies are available upon request. Upcharge for Caesar Salad with homemade dressing. Sorry, no substitutions.
Lasagna
28Served with your choice of meatball, sausage, or eggplant Romano.
Calamari di Julia
30Tender whole calamari simmered in a rich red sauce over a bed of spaghetti, a traditional Italian Christmas Eve dish.
Manicotti di Antoinette
28Delicately prepared crepes stuffed with a special ricotta filling, baked with Judy's homemade tomato sauce, and served with your choice of meatball, sausage, or eggplant Romano.
Main Courses cont.
Judy's Homemade Ricotta Noodles
28This pasta is made from scratch starting with flour, but ricotta cheese and some other special ingredients are kneaded into the dough to make a thick, fluffy noodle. Topped with tomato sauce and served with your choice of meatball, sausage, or eggplant Romano.
Zarra's Sampler
34A Southern Italian feast on one plate, featuring lasagna, eggplant Romano, sautéed spinach, meatball, and sausage—just like a Sunday dinner at Mama's.
Linguine di Contosta
38A flavorful medley of jumbo shrimp, New Zealand mussels, and scallops in a white wine sauce with garlic, butter, and herbs, served over linguine - also available in our spicy Palmeiri sauce.
Melenzane Romano
28Fresh eggplant, lightly battered and browned in olive oil, layered with marinara and grated Romano cheese, then baked to perfection. Served with sautéed mushrooms and spinach.
Tilapia di Jula Magdalina
30Pan-seared tilapia in an apricot demi-glace, topped with toasted almonds and dried cranberries. Served with roasted red peppers, sautéed spinach, and garlic parsley potatoes.
Johnny's Famous Filet Mignon
58Juicy filet mignon braised in Chianti wine, served with sautéed mushrooms and garlic parsley potatoes.
Rack of Lamb
58Our rack of lamb is marinated in a Southern Italian marinade, then cooked on a grill pan and served with sautéed mushrooms and polenta.
A standard 20% gratuity will be added to
all
checks for parties of six or more.
*no split checks
Desserts
Tiramisu
10Cheesecake
10Ricotta Cake
8Cannoli
6Ice Cream
6Spumoni, Vanilla, or Chocolate
After Dinner Drinks
Ask about or rotating Port Wine selection
As one of the most authentic Italian restaurants in Pittsburgh, Zarra's is known for our restaurant's commitment to quality, tradition, and detail. Our time is created from scratch and our offerings change with the seasons. From Judy's famous Dumpling Soup, to our near-famous Tiramisu, you'll very rarely find a Taste of Southern Italy.
412-682-8296
3887 Bigelow Boulevard
Pittsburgh, PA 15213
Hours
Wednesday–Saturday 5-9:30
