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Zanti River Oaks

Houston Restaurant Weeks 2026

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Italian Mediterranean River Oaks Afton Oaks / River Oaks Area

Menu

Served All Day

First Course

Cacio & Pepe Salad

Baby gem lettuce, 25-year-old Italian balsamic vinegar, Parmigiano Reggiano, topped with a Cacio cheese & pepper dressing

Zanti Artichoke

Artichoke hearts, pancetta, sun-dried tomatoes, basil, white wine and stracciatella cheese

Arancini

Crispy risotto balls, filled with Parmigiano Reggiano cheese, provolone cheese, and mushrooms, served with arrabbiata sauce

Tuna Tostada

Fresh yellowfin tuna, charred avocado, citrus dressing, spicy mayo, crispy capers and leek on a crispy homemade pasta tostada

Beef Tartare + $15

Hand-cut beef tenderloin, truffle oil, sun-dried tomatoes, celery, Parmigiano Reggiano, capers, parsley, arugula and Dijon lemon dressing

Grilled Octopus + $15

Tender grilled octopus marinated in Italian herbs and pepperoncini oil, served with creamy hummus and fresh greens

Second Course

Chicken Parmesan

Crispy chicken breast, spicy arrabbiata sauce, topped with melted fontina cheese, and served with cream Parmesan tagliatelle

Penne a la Vodka

Creamy vodka-marinara, fresh mozzarella, served in a pizza-dough bowl Add Chicken or Shrimp….$11 Add Flank Steak….$17

Salmon alla Sarda

Salmon, zucchini, bell peppers, parsley, crispy prosciutto, garlic and pasta fregola

Flank Steak

6 oz grilled, served with French fries

Tagliatelle Bolognese

12-hour homemade Bolognese sauce

Tagliolini Frutti di Mare + $15

Squid-ink black tagliolini, shrimp, calamari, scallops, mussels, clams, garlic, peperoncino, white wine, basil and pomodoro sauce

Ribeye Tagliata + $15

Sliced 14 oz rib eye, arugula, baby cherry heirloom tomatoes, crispy potatoes, Parmesan cheese and mustard demi-glace

Braised Lamb Ossobuco + $20

Served with Parmigiano Reggiano risotto

Third Course

Hazelnut Cake

Caramel-salt gelato, Nutella and toffee

Gelatos

Vanilla or pistachio gelato

Sorbetes

Lemon or orange sorbet

Tortino di Latte + $8

Dulce de leche lava cake, whiskey cream, served with homemade vanilla ice-cream

First Course

Arancini

Crispy risotto balls, filled with Parmigiano Reggiano cheese, provolone cheese, and mushrooms, served with arrabbiata sauce

Cacio e Pepe Salad

Baby gem lettuce, 25-year-old Italian balsamic vinegar, Parmigiano Reggiano, topped with a Cacio cheese & pepper dressing

Ceviche

Lime juice, extra virgin olive oil, serrano pepper, red onion, cucumber and homemade plantain chips

Minestrone Soup

Ditalini pasta, celery, zucchini, carrot, leek, onion, tomato and Parmesan cheese

Second Course

Zanti Salad +5 (Tuna or Salmon)

Baby kale, baby arugula, coriander, avocado, Parmigiano Reggiano, red onion, fennel, Maldon sea salt and lemon vinaigrette

Tagliatelle Bolognesa

12-hour homemade Bolognese sauce

Truffle Cheese Ravioli

Homemade cheese ravioli stuffed with fontina, Taleggio and Parmigiano Reggiano, in a truffle Parmesan cream sauce

Pizza

Margherita or Pepperoni

Chicken Panini

Lightly breaded chicken breast, arrabbiata sauce, mozzarella, Parmesan cheese and basil

Flank Steak + $10

6 oz grilled, served with French fries

Third Course

Hazelnut Cake

Caramel-salt gelato, Nutella and toffee

Gelato

Vanilla or pistachio gelato

Sorbet

Lemon or orange sorbet

First Course

Cacio e Pepe Salad

Baby gem lettuce, 25-year-old Italian balsamic vinegar, Parmigiano Reggiano, topped with a Cacio cheese & pepper dressing

Ceviche

Lime juice, extra virgin olive oil, serrano pepper, red onion, cucumber and homemade plantain chips

Waffles

Fluffy waffles served with berries and maple syrup

Pancakes

Two fluffy pancakes topped with blueberry cream cheese, served with crispy bacon

Oysters ½ Dz +$10 and 1 Dz +$15

Served with lemon, mignonette sauce, horseradish, tabasco sauce and Chardonnay pearl

Second Course

Chicken and Waffles

Crispy chicken tenders with fluffy waffles, lightly drizzled with spicy maple syrup

American Breakfast

Two eggs any style, bacon, tater tots and toast

Goat Cheese Veggie Omelet

Omelet with asparagus, spinach, bell pepper, onion, mushroom, tomato and goat cheese, served with spinach salad and homemade potato chips

Zanti Hamburger +$5

Toasted homemade brioche bun with smoky chipotle aioli, crispy bacon, balsamic-glazed red onions, fresh jalapeño and melted cheddar cheese, served with French fries

BLT Sandwich

Toasted sourdough with heirloom tomatoes, crispy bacon, fresh lettuce and creamy avocado, served with tater tots

Chicken Sandwich

Crispy chicken tender with smoky chipotle aioli, pickled cucumbers and onions, served with French fries

Steak and Eggs +$10

Marinated grilled flank steak served with crispy bacon, two eggs any style and tater tots

Crab Cake Benedict +$10

Jumbo lump crab cakes topped with poached eggs and hollandaise sauce, served with a mixed salad

Signature Cinnamon Roll +$10

Warm cinnamon roll finished tableside with cream cheese glaze and shaved chocolate

Beverages, tax & gratuity are not included unless otherwise noted

Walk-Ins Welcome

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Zanti River Oaks

Zanti River Oaks, West Gray Street, Houston, TX, USA

Free Parking, Parking Lot, Valet Only

Labor Day Hours: 4pm - 10pm

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