Shakshuka
£12.25
Zeffirellis take on the famous North African dish. Two eggs baked in a hearty spiced, tomato, pepper and harrissa sauce topped with feta and herbs, served with toast for dipping.

Breakfast • Lunch • Coffee & Cake
From breakfast at 9.00am to relaxed lunches and homemade cakes, our Daytime Café is the perfect place to pause in the heart of Ambleside. Enjoy freshly ground coffee, seasonal dishes and a warm welcome, whether you’re dining indoors or relaxing on our terrace.

Breakfast • Lunch • Coffee & Cake
From breakfast at 9.00am to relaxed lunches and homemade cakes, our Daytime Café is the perfect place to pause in the heart of Ambleside. Enjoy freshly ground coffee, seasonal dishes and a warm welcome, whether you’re dining indoors or relaxing on our terrace.
£12.25
Zeffirellis take on the famous North African dish. Two eggs baked in a hearty spiced, tomato, pepper and harrissa sauce topped with feta and herbs, served with toast for dipping.
£11.25
Toasted sourdough topped with cherry tomatoes, avocado, basil oil, and either two poached eggs or scrambled tofu. Served with mixed leaves.
£8.50
Zeffirellis homemade bread roll filled with your choice of vegan sausage, fried egg or portobello mushroom.
£12.50
Vegan sausage, egg (fried or poached), baked beans, hash browns, mushrooms and grilled tomato. Scrambled spiced tofu is available in place of eggs. Served with toast.
£9.95
Fluffy homemade American pancakes with berry compote, crème fraîche and chocolate shavings.
£5.25
Tasty yoghurt pots with fresh berry coulis and a crunchy granola topping.
£3.50
Toasted fresh bread with butter and jam.
£4.25
With butter and jam.
£12.25
Zeffirellis take on the famous North African dish. Two eggs baked in a hearty spiced, tomato, pepper and harrissa sauce topped with feta and herbs, served with toast for dipping.
£11.25
Toasted sourdough topped with cherry tomatoes, avocado, basil oil, and either two poached eggs or scrambled tofu.
£8.50
Zeffirellis homemade bread roll filled with your choice of vegan sausage, fried egg or portobello mushroom.
£12.50
Vegan sausage, egg (fried or poached), baked beans, hash browns, mushrooms and grilled tomato. Scrambled spiced tofu is available in place of eggs. Served with toast.
£9.95
Fluffy homemade American pancakes with berry compote, crème fraîche and chocolate shavings.
£5.25
Tasty yoghurt pots with fresh berry coulis and a crunchy granola topping.
£3.50
Toasted fresh bread with butter and jam.
£4.25
With butter and jam.
£8.45
Soup of the day served with Gran Moravia cheese crisp, homemade roll and butter.
£8.45
Finest Mozzarella, tomatoes, avocado, basil oil and balsamic dressing.
£8.45
Mushrooms in a hot, creamy sauce on toasted sourdough.
£8.45
Topped with cherry tomatoes & Mozzarella.
£8.45
With blue cheese dressing and toasted walnuts.
£11.25
Toasted sourdough topped with cherry tomatoes, avocado, basil oil, and either two poached eggs or scrambled tofu.
£11.25
With either of these toppings: baked beans, garlic mushrooms or spicy chilli with sour cream, served with dressed leaves.
£11.25
With guacamole, sour cream and nachos.
£16.95
Garlic bread, hummus, pesto, olives, guacamole, sun blushed tomatoes, feta cheese, caramelised onions and pomodoro sauce.
£9.95
£9.95
£9.95
£8.95
£5.45
Mixed seasonal leaves and herbs tossed in our house dressing (virgin olive oil, wine vinegar, apple juice and Dijon mustard).
£5.45
With Gran Moravia cheese shavings and balsamic dressing.
£5.45
Choose from spicy potato, sweet potato or a mixture of the two with a choice of dips: mayonnaise, aioli, hummus or pomodoro.
£5.45
A bowl of fine mixed olives marinated in rosemary and garlic served with olive focaccia.
£5.95
Choose from the following dips: garlic butter, pesto or pomodoro sauce.
£8.25
Our pizza base topped with garlic butter.
£10.25
Our pizza base topped with garlic butter and cheese.
£5.45
White cabbage, carrot, onion and apple in a rich mayonnaise.
£3.20
Available with butter or margarine.
£16.50
Our own classic Italian tomato sauce served with spaghetti (grated Gran Moravia cheese optional). Make it Arrabiata with chili and garlic.
£16.50
Penne pasta, rocket, homemade pesto with sun blushed tomatoes or make it Pesto Genovese with additional new potatoes and green beans.
Gran Moravia, Cheddar, Mascarpone, Mozzarella and sun blushed tomatoes.
£16.50
Fresh Potato Gnocchi, Gran Moravia cheese, ground black pepper topped with rocket.
£16.50
Rich tomato sauce, olives, capers, chili and basil sauce served with penne or spaghetti.
£16.50
Puy lentils, roasted vegetables, miso, red wine and tomato sauce served with penne or spaghetti.
£16.50
Seasonal leaves, hummus, tahini dressing and toasted seeds.
Zeff's tomato sauce, Mozzarella and fresh Basil. Add any two toppings free of charge.
Zeff's tomato sauce, aubergines, courgettes, mushrooms, peppers, pine kernels, olives and capers with Mozzarella and Cheddar.
Zeff's tomato sauce, artichokes, feta cheese, black olives, fresh basil and balsamic.
Zeffs tomato sauce, spinach, roasted peppers, jalapeno peppers and red onions with grated Mozzarella and Cheddar.
Zeff's tomato sauce, mushrooms and grated Mozzarella.
Lentil, red bean and vegetable chilli topped with grated Mozzarella and Cheddar.
Zeff's pesto, spinach, sun blushed tomatoes, goats cheese, chopped pecans and honey.
Pineapple, peppers, sweetcorn, courgettes, sliced tomatoes, onion, jalapeno peppers, caramelised onion, pesto, olives, capers, pine kernels, roasted tofu, rocket.
£8.45
Traditional Italian trifle: Marsala and coffee dipped sponge layered with mascarpone and cream.
£8.45
Limoncello soaked ladyfingers with creamy mascarpone.
£8.45
Pears and ginger baked in a sticky toffee cake, served with cream or ice cream.
£8.45
Please ask server for this seasons flavour.
£8.45
Layered berry fruits with cream, ice cream or soya cream.
£8.45
Homemade rich chocolate sorbet with sweet pistachios in olive oil.
£8.45
Toffee filling, sliced bananas, fresh cream topping and chocolate shavings.
£8.45
With cream, ice cream or soya cream.
Double Jersey, Death by Chocolate, Crushed Strawberry, Salted Caramel, Raspberry, Cappuccino. Vegan ice cream available: Vanilla, Chocolate & Strawberry.
£2.50
Add a choice of hot chocolate sauce, butterscotch sauce or espresso coffee.
Strawberry, Raspberry or Lemon.
£10.50
Selection of cheeses served with crackers and fruit garnish.