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At Zizzi Stafford, we want you to feel at home. From our flavourful food to unique decor, everything is designed to welcome you. Our menu features wow-worthy dishes like Rustica pizzas, Garlic Bombes, and King Prawn Spiedini. With pizzas, pastas, indulgent desserts, and ever-changing ‘Special Guests,’ there’s something for everyone. Join us for a special dining experience. Buon appetito!
Explore offerings from Zizzi - Stafford on Stafford Riverside in Stafford, with popular starters, mains, pizza, and pasta available at this location.
Autumn Menu
77 items
STARTERS
Cheeky Olives
Giant bright green Nocellara olives, ready whenever you are.
Pasta Crisps
That's right: two of our favourite things in one. Dusted with smoky seasoning and served with a smoky tomato dip.
Garlic Bread
Brushed with garlic and rosemary. Always a hit.
Garlic Bread with Mozzarella
Our garlic bread dressed in its finest: a thick layer of mozzarella and caramelised balsamic onions.
Garlic Bread with Chilli
The cheesy hit, with added kick. Fior di latte cheese, mozzarella, garlic and chilli flakes.
Calamari
Crispy squid, served with lemon & rosemary aioli.
Mozzarella Arancini
Breadcrumbed risotto rice balls filled with mozzarella goodness, with a smoked tomato sauce on the side.
Beef Brisket & Mozzarella Arancini
Breadcrumbed risotto rice balls stuffed with beef brisket and mozzarella, served with a smoked tomato sauce on the side.
King Prawn Spiedini
Harissa marinated king prawns roasted on a skewer, hanging above a spicy chilli seafood sauce with fresh lemon. A proper show-off.
Burrata Caprese Salad
Smoked burrata with slow-roasted tomatoes, balsamic pearls, tomato crisps and nigella seeds.
Oven-Baked Burrata
Italian for "really good cheese". Oven-baked smoked burrata in a smoked tomato, with warm golden Italian bread, tomato crisps and chicory to dip.
Bruschetta
Slow-roasted tomatoes with fresh basil and nigella seeds, laid on toasted tomato & pesto focaccia and finished with more pesto.
The Sharer
Our greatest hits: mozzarella arancini with a smoked tomato sauce, burrata caprese salad and calamari with a lemon & rosemary aioli.
MAINS
Beef Short Rib
Tender slow-cooked beef short rib with a smoky garlic rub and melted sage butter, served with cheesy potato al forno and broccoli.
Chicken Calabrese
Oven-roasted chicken thigh with a harissa marinade in a roast pepper, tomato & spicy ‘nduja sauce. Served with cheesy potato al forno, mascarpone and crispy sage.
PIZZA
Pepperoni Campagna
Pepperoni, ham, roast garlic mushrooms and mozzarella. It's the much-loved staple done our way.
Piccante
Get spicy with 'ndjua sausage, pepperoni, Spianata Piccante salami and spicy roquito peppers, with roast garlic mushrooms, mozzarella, rocket and mascarpone to top it off.
Chicken & Fiery Roquito
Harissa roast chicken breast fired up with rose harissa and spicy roquito peppers. Topped with fior di latte, mozzarella, riserva cheese and fresh basil.
Margherita
Everyone's go-to, made in our signature Rustica style with tomato, mozzarella and fresh basil.
Posh Bacon 'N Egg
Pancetta, Burford Brown eggs, chestnut mushrooms, crispy sage and mozzarella, topped with riserva cheese. Hold the chips - unless that's your thing.
Primavera
Goat’s cheese, artichokes, spinach, fire-roasted peppers, olives, mozzarella, slow-roasted tomatoes, rocket, pesto and nigella seeds. A slice of spring all year round.
Meat Sofia
triple-threat of pulled harissa chicken, pepperoni, pork and wild garlic crumb, topped off with mozzarella, spicy roquito peppers and rosemary.
Pinoli
A rustic combo of goat's cheese, mozzarella, caramelised balsamic onions, slow-roasted tomatoes, pine nuts and riserva cheese.
Slow-Cooked Beef & Burrata
Slow-cooked beef shin, chestnut mushrooms and smoked burrata & scamorza on a white base. Served with tomato crisps.
Hot & Spicy Jackfruit
Turn up the heat with vegan jackfruit pepperoni, spicy harissa, spicy roquito peppers and vegan MozzaRisella cheese.
Green on Green
A green dough made from chia seeds and spinach powder, topped with artichokes, olives, fire-roast peppers, baby spinach, slow-roasted tomatoes, chicory, shaved riserva and rocket.
Calzone Pulled Beef & Harissa Chicken
A folded pizza filled with slow-cooked beef shin and pulled harissa chicken folded in with smoky tomato, mozzarella, chestnut mushrooms and spicy roquito peppers.
PASTA
King Prawn Linguine
King prawns twirled up in a seafood and chilli sauce, served with grilled courgettes and pea shoots.
Casareccia Pollo Piccante
Spicy pulled harissa chicken with tomatoes and baby spinach in a creamy harissa sauce for the right amount of kick.
Rigatoni Pomodoro
A vibrant, velvety number made with slow-roasted tomatoes and smoked burrata.
Spaghetti Chorizo Carbonara
A classic with a twist: spaghetti in a cheesy carbonara sauce with pancetta and chorizo.
Lentil Ragù
Lentils, baby sunblush tomatoes, kale & linguine. Warm, comforting, and did we mention vegan?
Rigatoni Pesto Rosso
A creamy sundried tomato pesto and mascarpone sauce with spicy pulled harissa chicken.
Spaghetti Bolognese
Our take on the crowd favourite, made with a beef & tomato ragù.
Rigatoni Della Casa
Lemon & garlic pulled chicken breast, oven-baked with prosciutto and spinachin a mushroom, pancetta & madeira wine sauce.
Wild Boar and 'Nduja (un-doo-ya) Ragù
Ricotta and mozzarella tortelloni in a pork, wild boar and 'nduja ragù, topped with crispy sage.
Ravioli Di Capra
Ravioli parcels filled with goat's cheese, spinach and tomatoes in a pomodoro sauce, finished with pesto and pine nuts.
Lasagne
Layers of rich beef ragù and béchamel, topped with riserva cheese and breadcrumbs.
SALADS
The Avo Caesar
Avocado, slow-roasted tomatoes, artichokes, red and white quinoa, kale, chicory and baby gem. With an avocado caesar dressing, pea shoots and nigella seeds.
The Zucca
Roasted butternut squash, goat's cheese, red and white quinoa, chicory and baby gem. With grilled courgettes, balsamic pearls, pea shoots and butternut aioli.
The Caprese
That's cah-pray-zay. Smoked burrata, slow-roasted tomatoes, red and white quinoa, chicory and baby gem. With balsamic pearls, tomato crisps and nigella seeds.
SIDES
Chips
Crispy fries seasoned with rosemary and sea salt.
Baby Gem Salad
The perfect side salad, made with caesar dressing and riserva cheese.
Sweet Potato Fries
Skin on for that extra crisp.
Garlic Bread with Mozzarella
and caramelised balsamic onions.
Garlic Bread
Pasta Crisps
That's right: two of our favourite things in one. Dusted with smoky seasoning and served with a smoky tomato dip.
DESSERTS
Salted Caramel Chocolate Brownie (V)
Served warm and injected with gooey salted caramel, with giant white chocolate curls, rich hot chocolate sauce and whipped mascarpone cream.
A biscuit base topped with salted honey and mascarpone cheesecake, studded with raspberries, pistachio and honeycomb.
When Tiramisu Met Brownie (V)
Chocolate brownie topped with coffee sponge fingers and mascarpone cream, finished with gold balls and hot chocolate sauce. The best of both desserts.
Giant S'mores Fondue (for two) (V)
A sharer of hot-baked marshmallow, chocolate and biscuit. With mini praline brownies, churros and honeycomb to dip. Split 'em, rip 'em and dip 'em.
Coconut, Rapsberry & Choc Slice (V) (Ve)
Creamy coconut and raspberry on a chocolate biscuit base. Served with cocoa & coconut popcorn and strawberry sorbet. It's a winner - and vegan too.
White Chocolate Cream Puff (V) Under 295kcal.
A chouz pastry bun wit a white chocolate cream centre, served with blackcurrant & mascaprone gelato.
Chocolate Melt (V)
The kind that makes you feel all gooey inside. Warm chocolate pudding with a melted centre, served with vanilla ice cream and an orange slice.
Pina Colada Meringue Sundae (V)
A refreshing mix of coconut ice cream and mango sorbet topped with a piña colada flavour meringue, mascarpone cream and passion fruit.
Black & Gold Sundae (V)
Silky smooth chocolate and salted caramel ice cream, finished with honeycomb and salted caramel sauce.
Gelato - 3 Scoops
Vanilla V | Chocolate V | Salted Caramel V | Coconut V Ve | Blackcurrant & Mascarpone V | Mango Sorbet V Ve | Lemon Sorbet V Ve | Strawberry Sorbet V Ve
NON-GLUTEN PASTA
Non-Gluten Pomodoro Pasta
A vibrant, velvety number made with slow-roasted tomatoes and smoked burrata. With our non-gluten containing fusilli.
Non-Gluten Bolognese Pasta
Our take on the crowd favourite, made with a beef & tomato ragù with our non-gluten containing fusilli.
Non-Gluten Pollo Piccante Pasta
Spicy pulled harissa chicken with tomatoes and baby spinach in a creamy harissa sauce for the right amount of kick. With our non-gluten containing fusilli.
Non-Gluten Pesto Rosso Pasta
A creamy sundried tomato pesto and mascarpone sauce with spicy pulled harissa chicken, with our non-gluten containing fusilli pasta.
Non-Gluten King Prawn Pasta
King prawns & courgette ribbons in a hot roquito chilli, tomato & white wine sauce with our non-gluten containing fusilli pasta.
Non-Gluten Pasta Della Casa
Lemon & garlic pulled chicken breast, oven-baked with prosciutto and spinach in a mushroom, pancetta & madeira wine sauce.
Non-Gluten Chorizo Carbonara
A classic with a twist: spaghetti in a cheesy carbonara sauce with pancetta and chorizo. With our non-gluten containing fusilli pasta.
Non-Gluten Lentil Ragù
Lentils, baby sunblush tomatoes, kale & our non-gluten containing fusilli. Warm, comforting, and did we mention vegan?
NON-GLUTEN PIZZA
Non-Gluten Chicken & Fiery Roquito Pizza
Harissa roast chicken breast fired up with rose harissa and spicy roquito peppers. Topped with fior di latte, mozzarella, riserva cheese and fresh basil.
Non-Gluten Piccante Pizza
Get spicy with 'ndjua sausage, pepperoni, Spianata Piccante salami and spicy roquito peppers, with roast garlic mushrooms, mozzarella, rocket and mascarpone to top it off.
Non-Gluten Posh Bacon 'N Egg Pizza
Pancetta, Burford Brown eggs, chestnut mushrooms, crispy sage and mozzarella, topped with riserva cheese. Hold the chips - unless that's your thing.
Non-Gluten Primavera
Goat’s cheese, artichokes, spinach, fire-roasted peppers, olives, mozzarella, slow-roasted tomatoes, rocket, pesto and nigella seeds. A slice of spring all year round.
Non-Gluten Margherita Pizza
Everyone's go-to, made in our signature Rustica style with tomato, mozzarella and fresh basil.
Non-Gluten Meat Sofia Pizza
triple-threat of pulled harissa chicken, pepperoni, pork and wild garlic crumb, topped off with mozzarella, spicy roquito peppers and rosemary.
Non-Gluten Slow-Cooked Beef & Burrata Pizza
Slow-cooked beef shin, chestnut mushrooms and smoked burrata & scamorza on a white base. Served with tomato crisps.
Non-Gluten Pepperoni Campagna Pizza
Pepperoni, ham, roast garlic mushrooms and mozzarella. It's the much-loved staple done our way.
Non-Gluten Hot & Spicy Jackfruit Pizza
Turn up the heat with vegan jackfruit pepperoni, spicy harissa, spicy roquito peppers and vegan MozzaRisella cheese.
Non-Gluten Pinoli Pizza
A rustic combo of goat's cheese, mozzarella, caramelised balsamic onions, slow-roasted tomatoes, pine nuts and riserva cheese.
NON-GLUTEN SIDES
Non-Gluten Chips
Non-Gluten Sweet Potato Fries
Reviews
4.3
1,553 reviews
5 stars
948
4 stars
313
3 stars
131
2 stars
67
1 star
94
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Karen Rylance
4 days ago
4.0
Mike was excellent. Very knowledgeable and helpful. The restaurant seemed short of staff though so service was slow, but at not fault of the staff.
SC
Sam Chapman
Oct 6, 2026
5.0
The staff are always friendly & accommodating, nothing is too much trouble.
Food is always tasty👌 😋
Love coming here with my baby for a unch date.
AC
Alvin Chan
Sep 25, 2026
5.0
Luv the butter bean salad, the balsamic dressing is awesome, with lots of sweet cherry tomatoes, wonderful mouth-watering flavours. The bolognese classico is perfectly al dente. A little disappointed with the Malbec, softer complexity that I could favour more. Kudos to server Olivia for her outstanding service!
CS
Charlotte Salmon
Sep 20, 2026
3.0
The food was genuinely lovely, which is why it’s such a shame that the service really let the experience down.
We arrived and were seated straight away. We were asked about allergies, but other than that nothing was explained to us and we were left sitting at the table for at least 25 minutes before anyone came over to take a drinks order. I completely understand having to wait when somewhere is busy, especially for food orders, but the restaurant really wasn’t busy at the time — there looked to be around three members of staff looking after roughly ten tables — so 25 minutes without even being offered a drink felt excessive.
We later realised there was an option to order to the table using the QR code, but our table hadn’t been activated for this, so we couldn’t even use that as an alternative.
What was more frustrating was that during the wait, one member of staff walked past our table several times without acknowledging us. At one point she looked over at us, but then went to clear an empty table behind us instead. I completely understand that tables need clearing, but when customers have been sitting waiting that long without drinks, even a quick smile or “we’ll be with you in a minute” would have made such a difference.
Eventually a male member of staff came over to serve us. He was friendly enough and did help me decide which pizza to order, which I appreciated, although overall we still didn’t feel particularly welcomed or looked after.
The food itself was gorgeous and we really enjoyed it. Unfortunately, once it arrived, nobody checked back to see if everything was okay, asked whether we wanted any more drinks, or offered desserts/anything else. In the end, we had to get up and go to the bar ourselves to ask for the bill.
As someone who also works in hospitality, I completely understand that staff can be busy and things don’t always run perfectly. I don’t expect constant attention, but basic acknowledgement, a smile, or letting customers know there may be a wait goes a long way.
This isn’t a review to put people off visiting because the food was genuinely really good and I would happily come back for that. I just hope the feedback is taken constructively because unfortunately the service took away from what could have been a really enjoyable experience.
JV
Jay. Villa
Sep 18, 2026
1.0
⭐️
We came to Zizzi’s for a 17th birthday meal with a family party of 15, expecting a nice evening together, but unfortunately the service has been extremely disappointing.
We waited 40 minutes before anyone came to take our drink and starter orders. We then waited a further 30 minutes before our starters arrived. That is over an hour of waiting before we had even properly started our meal.
We completely understand that large groups can take a little longer to serve, but this level of waiting is simply unacceptable, especially when celebrating a special occasion.
What should have been a lovely 17th birthday celebration has been overshadowed by the poor and very slow service. We hope Zizzi takes this feedback seriously and looks into what went wrong.
What payment methods are accepted at Zizzi Stafford?
Zizzi Stafford accepts American Express, Mastercard, and Visa.
Is Zizzi Stafford wheelchair accessible?
Yes, Zizzi Stafford has wheelchair accessible entrance, parking, seating, and restrooms to accommodate all guests.
What is the dress code at Zizzi Stafford?
The dress code at Zizzi Stafford is casual.
What are some nearby attractions or places of interest near Zizzi Stafford?
Nearby, you can visit the Riverside Shopping Centre, ODEON Luxe Stafford cinema, and Riverside Recreation Centre which offers gym and bowling facilities.
Are there other dining options near Zizzi Stafford?
Yes, nearby dining options include Nando's Stafford for Portuguese barbecue and Frankie & Benny's for additional restaurant choices.
Where can I park if visiting Zizzi Stafford?
You can park at the Waterfront Carpark, which is close to Zizzi Stafford and nearby shopping areas.
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