Zinfandel California Cuisine Menu (Update 2025)
Introducing the menu of Zinfandel California Cuisine, a culinary gem nestled in Gold River, CA. This family-owned restaurant seamlessly blends comfort and elegance, renowned for its warm atmosphere and attentive service. Guests rave about the expertly crafted dishes, from the rich ricotta ravioli to the perfectly cooked lamb chops and filet mignon. Each plate is a testament to passion and quality, compelling diners to savor every bite.
The menu showcases an array of delightful options, such as scrumptious mushroom salads and seasonal seafood specials, ensuring there’s something for everyone. Patrons also appreciate the extensive wine selection that perfectly complements their meals.
At Zinfandel, every visit promises exceptional food and a memorable dining experience. With a commitment to fresh ingredients and heartfelt hospitality, this restaurant has become a beloved favorite in the Sacramento area, eagerly awaiting your arrival.
Dinner Appetizers
Polenta Tort
Grilled portabella mushroom, roasted bell peppers, grilled zucchini, over seasoned warm ricotta cheese between two wood oven warmed polenta rounds, served on a bed of arugula and finished with artichoke tapenade and fresh parmesan cheese.
Sesame-Crusted Ahi "Tini"
Sesame-crusted grilled seared chopped ahi tuna served with fresh chopped avocado tossed in soy vinaigrette, topped with won ton skins, sesame seeds and green onions.
Dungeness Crab Cakes
House made Dungeness crab cakes served on a bed of callibrean cole slaw topped with callibrean aioli.
Fried Calamari
Lightly battered fried calamari served with house made cocktail sauce and caper aioli.
Brie
Warm brie cheese, served with fresh seasonal fruit, toasted almonds, prosciutto, dried fruit and crostini.
Thai Mussels
Mussels tossed with red onions, house made sweet Thai sauce served with garlic point toast.
Carpaccio
Pepper-crusted seared eye of round topped with red onions, arugula, capers, shaved parmesan cheese and callibrean aioli.
Spinach Chicken Roll
Oven-roasted, light bread crumb-finished chicken breast stuffed with sauteed spinach and seasoned ricotta cheese served with mashed sweet potatoes.
N.Y. Steak
Grilled N.Y. steak topped with blue cheese butter and caramelized onions served with grilled zucchini and rice pilaf tossed with sun-dried tomatoes, pine nuts, roasted garlic, parmesan cheese, fresh arugula and basil.
Filet Mignon
Grilled filet mignon topped with roasted red bell pepper butter, served with Yukon gold mashed potatoes and grilled zucchini.
Rack of Lamb
Grilled lamb marinated in our special blend of seasonings, topped with apricot mint relish, served with rice pilaf tossed with sun-dried tomatoes, pine nuts, roasted garlic, parmesan cheese, fresh arugula and basil.
Grilled Salmon
Fresh grilled salmon fillet topped with lemon butter, served over mixed sauteed vegetables.
Pork Chop
Grilled porterhouse pork chop topped with golden raisin apple marmalade, served with mashed sweet potatoes.
California Z-Burger
8-oz certified ground chuck burger, grilled to your liking with cheddar cheese, bacon, fresh avocado slices, tomato, lettuce, with our house made barbecue sauce, served with fresh cut fries and pickle slices.
Meat Loaf
Bacon-wrapped blue cheese-stuffed meat loaf topped with our house barbecue sauce, served with Yukon gold mashed potatoes and sauteed baby carrots.
Dinner Entrees
Pastas
Pappardelle Chicken
Pappardelle noodles with pan-roasted chicken, pancetta, braised baby artichoke hearts, leeks, rosemary, tossed in garlic butter sauce, topped with fresh parmesan cheese and parsley.
Fussili Al' Callibrean
Fussili pasta tossed with broccoli, cauliflower, carrots in a callibrean chile pesto cream sauce, topped with fresh parmesan cheese and parsley.
Penne Al'Arrabiata
Penne pasta tossed in a red wine marinara sauce with house made Italian sausage, red onions, garlic and crushed red peppers, topped with fresh parmesan cheese and parsley.
Antipasto Pasta
Spaghetti pasta tossed with salami, roasted garlic, kalamata olives, braised baby artichoke hearts, scallions in lemon caper sauce topped with goat cheese and fresh tomatoes.
Seafood Pasta
Linguini pasta tossed with ahi tuna, shrimp, mussels, red onions, crushed peppers in marinara sauce, topped with fresh cilantro.