Zizzi Birmingham Brindley Place is an Italian restaurant at 3 Brindleyplace beside Birmingham’s canals. The all day format and central location make it convenient for lunch, dinner, a family outing or a meal before a nearby event.
Pizza is a mainstay of the menu, including the elongated Rustica style with a thin, crisp base and generous toppings. Pasta choices range from tomato based dishes to richer favourites such as carbonara, giving diners several familiar Italian routes through the menu.
Bruschetta and other starters work well for sharing before the main course. Vegan and non gluten choices are identified for diners with different requirements, while a children’s menu helps the restaurant accommodate family groups.
Desserts and drinks complete the meal, and covered outdoor seating offers another way to enjoy the waterfront setting. The relaxed service and broad menu suit both quick visits and longer social occasions in Brindleyplace.
Address: 3 Brindleyplace, Birmingham B1 2JB, England
Zizzi – Birmingham Brindley Place Menu
Starters
Garlic Bread
Garlic. Rosemary.
Chorizo & Mozzarella Bombe
Large freshly baked gooey cheesy dough ball. Hot honey.
Garlic & Mozzarella Bombe
Large freshly baked gooey cheesy dough ball. Hot honey.
Garlic Bread with Mozzarella
Just cheese
Garlic Bread with Mozzarella & Caramelised Onions
with caramelised balsamic onions.
Cheesy Chilli Garlic Bread
Burrata Caprese
Whole burrata. Red & orange baby plum tomatoes. Red onion.
La Bomba Meatballs
Pork, fennel & mozzarella meatballs. Fiery La Bomba sauce. Melted mozzarella.
Aubergine Fritti
Polenta-coated aubergine wedges. Calabrese dip.
Chicken Spiedini
Garlic chicken breast roasted on a skewer. Sunblush tomatoes. Your choice of dip.
Bruschetta Classica
Red & orange baby plum tomatoes. Red onion. Freshly baked bread. Balsamic drizzle.
Mushroom Brindisi
Creamy Portobello & Porcini mushrooms. Riserva cheese. Crispy sage. Freshly baked dough crusts.
King Prawn Spiedini
Harissa-marinated king prawns. Calabrese sauce.
Calamari Small
Garlic aioli.
Calamari Large
Garlic aioli.
Crispy Chilli Calamari – Small
Crispy squid. Hot honey. Crispy chilli oil. Calabrese dip.
Crispy Chilli Calamari – Large
Crispy squid. Hot honey. Crispy chilli oil. Calabrese dip.
Fonduta Formaggi
Five melted cheeses. Freshly baked dough crusts to dip.
Mozzarella Arancini
Calabrese dip.
Pollo Fritti
Breadcrumbed chicken. Riserva cheese. Garlic aioli.
Crab & Lemon Arancini
Cromer Crab Arancini. Garlic aioli. Riserva cheese. Charred lemon.
Hot Honey Pork Belly
Roasted & glazed pork belly bites. Roquito hot honey. La Bomba sauce. Fire-roasted red peppers. Crispy chilli oil.
Grande Antipasto
Prosciutto. Truffle salami. Spianata salami. Garlic & Mozzarella Bombe. Hot honey. Olives. Tomato & mozzarella salad.
To Share
Fonduta Board
Fonduta formaggi. Garlic & Mozzarella Bombe. Roquito hot honey. Mozzarella arancini. Courgetti fritti. Freshly baked dough crusts. Calabrese dip.
Favourites Board
Mozzarella arancini. Garlic bread. Tomato bruschetta. Calamari. Garlic aioli. Calabrese dip.
The Rustica
Venison Pepperoni
Venison pepperoni. Candied jalapenos. Mozzarella. Roquito pepper pearls. Crispy Riserva. Hot honey. Sage.
Margherita
Tomato. Mozzarella. Fresh basil.
Sticky Pig
Slow-cooked pulled pork. Crumbled meatballs. ‘Nduja. Mozzarella. Riserva cheese. Crackling. Hot honey. A pizza of two halves. One side tomato, the other bechamel.
Fresh Pasta Superiore
Truffle Carbonara
Four cheese, black pepper & truffle sauce. Pancetta. Crispy prosciutto. Riserva cheese crisp. Fresh Mafaldine pasta.
Chianti Beef Ragu
Slow-cooked beef brisket & beef rib ragu. Black garlic. Chianti red wine. Slow-roasted tomatoes. Fresh Mafaldine pasta.
Pasta Classico
Chorizo Carbonara
Chorizo & pancetta carbonara sauce. Spaghetti.
On The Side
Chips
Skin on. Rosemary. Maldon Sea Salt.
Sweet Potato Fries
Crispy sweet potato fries.
Loaded Bolognese Chips
Skin on chips. Rich beef ragu. Mozzarella.
Mixed Leaf Salad
Baby gem. Mixed leaves. Caesar dressing. Riserva cheese.
Fresca Greens
Green beans. Spinach. Kale. Garlic.
Courgetti Fritti
Crispy courgette chips.
Desserts
Nemesis
Rich chocolate cake. Gooey chocolate centre. Vanilla gelato. Salted caramel sauce.
Limoncello Basque
Baked Limoncello cheesecake. Lemon curd. Vanilla gelato.
Tiramisu
Espresso & coffee liqueur-soaked sponge. Mascarpone cream. Cocoa. Dark chocolate shavings.
Raspberry Collins Cheesecake
Raspberry & gin-layered cheesecake. Strawberry sorbet.
Chocolate Caramello Sundae
Salted caramel chocolate brownie. Chocolate gelato. Salted caramel gelato. Freshly whipped cream. Honeycomb. Salted caramel sauce.
Cioccolato Mousse
Rich dark chocolate mousse. Extra Virgin Olive Oil & Maldon Sea Salt on the side.
Salted Caramel Chocolate Brownie
Warm brownie with a gooey salted caramel centre. Vanilla gelato. Salted caramel drizzle.
Honeycomb Cheesecake
Salted caramel gelato. Salted caramel sauce. Honeycomb.
Candy Floss Dolce
Panna cotta & wild strawberry gelato. Dragon fruit sorbet. Fresh strawberries. Pink meringue. Freshly whipped cream. Strawberry coulis. Candy floss.
Fudge Cake
Warm chocolate & salted caramel fudge cake. Honeycomb.
Gelato & Sorbet (3 scoops)
Vanilla | Chocolate | Panna Cotta & Wild Strawberry | Salted Caramel | Coconut & Lime | Strawberry Sorbet | Dragon Fruit Sorbet
Tropical Pina Colada Sundae
Coconut & Lime gelato. Vanilla gelato. Freshly whipped cream. Pineapple puree. Pink meringue. Dried raspberries. (Not really a Pina Colada)
Non-Gluten Pizzas
Non-Gluten Venison Pepperoni
Venison pepperoni. Candied jalapenos. Mozzarella. Roquito pepper pearls. Crispy Riserva. Hot honey. Sage.
Non-Gluten Pepperoni Campagna Pizza
Pepperoni. Ham. Mushrooms. Mozzarella. Rosemary.
Non-Gluten Chicken & Fiery Roquito
Harissa chicken breast. Mozzarella. Roquito chillies. Fiery La Bomba base.
Non-Gluten Margherita Pizza
Tomato. Mozzarella. Fresh basil.
Non-Gluten Vegan Margherita Pizza
Tomato. MozzaRisella. Fresh basil.
Non-Gluten Carne Sofia
Harissa chicken breast. Pepperoni. Chorizo. Mozzarella. Roquito chillies.
Non-Gluten Piccante Pizza
‘Nduja. Pepperoni. Spianata salami. Chilli. Mushrooms. Mozzarella. Mascarpone. Rocket.
Non-Gluten Sticky Pig Pizza
Slow-cooked pulled pork. Crumbled meatballs. ‘Nduja. Mozzarella. Riserva cheese. Crackling. Hot honey. A pizza of two halves. One side tomato, the other bechamel.
Non-Gluten Pinoli Pizza
Goat’s cheese. Mozzarella. Caramelised balsamic onions. Sunblush tomatoes. Toasted pine nuts.
Non-Gluten Pepperoni Premio Pizza
Pepperoni. Mozzarella.
Non-Gluten Truffle Salami
Black truffle salami. Mozzarella. Mushrooms. Crispy prosciutto. Riserva cheese. Truffle & bechamel base.
Non-Gluten Primavera
Goat’s cheese. Mozzarella. Artichokes. Rocket. Olives. Fire-roasted peppers. Sunblush tomatoes. Genovese pesto.
Non-Gluten Aubergine Parmigiana
Crispy aubergine. Candied jalapenos. Roquito pepper pearls. Vegan MozzaRisella. Spicy harissa.
Non-Gluten Roast Pollo & Pesto
Roasted chicken breast. Genovese pesto. Pine nuts. Isle of Wight heritage tomatoes. Mixed leaves.
Non-Gluten Quattro Pomodoro
Isle of Wight heritage tomatoes. Sunblush tomatoes. Pomodoro sauce. Mozzarella. Burrata. Crispy chilli oil. Yellow Pepper & Pomodoro sauce.
Non-Gluten Pastas
Non-Gluten Pasta Truffle Carbonara
Four cheese, black pepper & truffle sauce. Pancetta. Crispy prosciutto. Riserva cheese crisp.
Non-Gluten Meatballs Alla Vodka
Pork, fennel & mozzarella meatballs. Spicy Alla Vodka sauce. Cherry tomatoes. Riserva cheese. Flamed chilli.
Non-Gluten Pasta Chianti Beef Ragu
Slow-cooked beef brisket & beef rib ragu. Black garlic. Chianti red wine. Slow-roasted tomatoes.
Non-Gluten Pasta Chilli King Prawn
King prawn spiedini. Seafood & Roquito chilli bisque. Courgette ribbons.
Non-Gluten Seafood Vongole
King prawns. Clams. Wild garlic, lemon, caper & parsley butter sauce.
Non-Gluten Pasta Bolognese Classico
Slow-cooked British beef & tomato ragu.
Non-Gluten Pomodoro
Baby plum tomatoes. Pomodoro sauce. Fior di Latte mozzarella.
Non-Gluten Pasta Vegan Pomodoro
Datterini tomatoes. Pomodoro sauce.
Non-Gluten Truffle Carbonara Sharepan
Four cheese, black pepper & truffle sauce. Crispy prosciutto. Pancetta. Riserva cheese crisp.
Non-gluten Pasta Chorizo Carbonara
Chorizo & pancetta carbonara sauce.
Mains
Grande Antipasto
Prosciutto. Truffle salami. Spianata salami. Garlic & Mozzarella Bombe. Hot honey. Olives. Tomato & mozzarella salad.
Venison Pepperoni
Venison pepperoni. Candied jalapenos. Mozzarella. Roquito pepper pearls. Crispy Riserva. Hot honey. Sage.
Pepperoni Campagna
Pepperoni. Ham. Mushrooms. Mozzarella. Rosemary. Over 50g of protein.
Chicken & Fiery Roquito
Harissa chicken breast. Mozzarella. Roquito chillies. Fiery La Bomba base. Over 50g protein.
Margherita
Tomato. Mozzarella. Fresh basil.
Vegan Margherita
Tomato. MozzaRisella. Fresh basil.
Carne Sofia
Harissa chicken breast. Pepperoni. Chorizo. Mozzarella. Roquito chillies. Over 50g protein
Piccante
‘Nduja. Pepperoni. Spianata salami. Chilli. Mushrooms. Mozzarella. Mascarpone. Rocket.
Pollo Piccante
Spicy harissa chicken breast. Creamy harissa sauce. Baby plum tomatoes. Spinach. Flamed chilli. Casareccia pasta.
Pesto Rosso
Harissa chicken breast. Creamy red pesto sauce. Mascarpone. Casareccia pasta.
Bolognese Classico
Slow-cooked British beef & tomato ragu. Spaghetti.
Pomodoro
Baby plum tomatoes. Pomodoro sauce. Fior di Latte mozzarella. Spaghetti.
Vegan Pomodoro
Datterini tomatoes. Pomodoro sauce. Spaghetti.
Vegan Lentil Ragu
Du Berry lentils. Baby plum tomatoes. Spinach. Genovese pesto. Spaghetti.
Ravioli Di Capra
Spinach & goat’s cheese ravioli. Pomodoro sauce. Baby plum tomatoes. Genovese pesto. Pine nuts.
Six Layer Lasagne
Six layers of egg pasta. Rich beef ragu. Bechamel. Breadcrumbs. Riserva cheese.
Garlic Bread with Mozzarella & Caramelised Onions
with caramelised balsamic onions.
Cheesy Chilli Garlic Bread
Set Menu
Any pizza to share (Rustica, Calzone or Classico) + 2 sides + 2 soft drinks = £25
TWO DINE FOR £25
Bambini
Kids Orange Juice
Kids Apple Juice
Flawsome Apple & Blackcurrant
Flawsome Sweet Apple
Apple & Blackcurrant Squash
Kids Sides
Kids Sweet Potato Fries
Kids Chips
Kids Green Beans
White Wine
Sauvignon Blanc
Vegan Vegetarian
Trebbiano
Vegan Vegetarian
Sauvignon Blanc, St Clair
Vegan Vegetarian
Catarratto Chardonnay
Vegan Vegetarian
Rose Wine
Pinot Grigio Blush
Vegan Vegetarian
Zinfandel Blush
Vegan Vegetarian
Red Wine
Montepulciano
Vegan Vegetarian
Merlot
Vegan Vegetarian
Nero D'Avola
Vegan Vegetarian
Primitivo
Vegan Vegetarian
Soft Drinks
Morello Cherry Refresher
Morello cherry. Persian lime. Orange. Lemon. Soda.
Raspberry & Rose Lemonade
Lemon. Raspberry & Rose Soda. Dragon fruit sorbet.
Pineapple and Citrus Refresher
Morello cherry. Persian lime. Orange. Lemon. Soda.
Trip CBD Blend
CBD Blend: Raspberry. Orange blossom. Sparkling water.
Beer & Cider
Peroni
5% ABV
Peroni Gran Riserva
6.6% ABV 330ml
Peroni Gluten Free
5% ABV 330ml
Peroni 0.0%
0.0% ABV 330ml