Giuseppe's Cucina Italiana
Antipasti
Appetizers
- Bruschettavine ripe local tomato, basil, mozzarella
- Pismo Style Clam Chowdercreamy clam chowder, little neck clams, X-V-O-O
- Mama's Chicken Soupchicken thighs, spinach toretllini, root vegetables
- Brodo con Verdurebone broth, butternut squash, root vegetables, parmigiana
- Eggplant Parmigianabaked eggplant, tomato sauce, mozzarella. Contains gluten
- Polpettewagyu beef meatballs. Contains gluten
- Cheese Panzarottiflash fried "calzone" stuffed with mozzarella & house marinara
- Sausage Panzarottiflash fried "calzone" stuffed with house made sausage, mozzarella & house marinara
- Roasted Brussels Sprouts(temporarily only available in Pismo) honey-dijon vinaigrette, candied pecans, goat cheese
- Calamari FrittiMonterey calamari steak strips, tubes & tentacles, flash fried
- Proscuitto & Burrata Platter30-month aged sliced prosciutto, Pugliese buttered-cream burrata mozzarella
Insalata
locally sourced or home-grown heirloom varietal produce
- Caesarromaine hearts, croutons, anchovy dressing
- Add Spanish White Anchovy
- Roasted Beetarugula, strawberry, candied walnuts, goat cheese, strawberry vinaigrette, balsamic reduction
- Chicken
- Giuseppebutter lettuce, avocado, garbanzo, red onion, cucumber, tomato, parmigiana dressing
- Chicken
- Tricolore "The Detox"raddicchio, endive, arugula, lemon vinaigrette, shaved parmesan
- Chicken
- Americano "Wedge"iceberg, crispy pancetta, gorgonzola, tomato, deviled egg, red wine vinaigrette
- Chicken
- Chop ChopChicken, shrimp, sopressata, provolone, tomato, pepperoncini, avocado, garbanzos, radicchio
Pasta
All sauces can be served with gluten-free artisan pasta. Pastas are made in-house.
- Pomodoropressed organic san marzano tomato sauce, basil, extra virgin olive oil, pecorino cheese
- No Cheese
- Carbonarapancetta, egg-cream, pecorino
- Without Meat
- Bucatini Amatricianapancetta, organic san marzano tomato, chili, red onion, parsley
- Lasagnabeef & vande rose "duroc" pork ragu, bechamel, mozzarella, romano
- Tortellini Giuseppebloomsdale spinach & ricotta-stuffed, peas, mushroom, pancetta, tomato sugo
- Without Meat
- Nonna's Meatballshousemade pasta, nona's recipe wagyu meatballs, marinara, parmesan. Meatballs contain gluten
- Ravioli di Zuccabutternut squash-stuffed pasta, sage, parmesan cream sauce
- Bolognesetagliatelle egg pasta, slow-cooked beef, pork, lamb ragu
- Gluten Free Pasta
- Cima di Rapabroccoli rabe, caramelized onions
- Spaghetti "Scampi"*Pismo only* wild gulf prawns, meyer lemon, house made spaghetti
- Linguine VongoleLittleneck clams, garlic, lemon, parsley, white wine
- Frutta di Mare "Fruits of the Sea"prawns, scallops, calamari, clams, Saltspring mussels, sand dabs, salmon, spicy tomato broth
- Capesante e Gamberi con Spaghettiniwild gulf prawns, scallops, pancetta, vodka cream sauce, house-made spaghettini
- House Made Burrata Raviolo (Pismo Only)House Made ravioli stuffed with artisan burrata, home grown cherry tomato pomodoro sauce
- Fettuccine Alfredofresh pasta, cream, parmigiana
- Chicken Fettuccine Alfredofresh pasta, cream, parmigiana, chicken breast
Wood Fire Pizza
Brick-oven fired, 12 inch thin crust
- Margheritafresh mozzarella, torn basil, san marzano tomato purée
- Gluten Free Crust
- Popeyespinach, buratta, pesto
- Gluten Free Crust
- Pepperoniartisan handmade pepperoni, red sauce
- Gluten Free Crust
- Diavoloartisan pepperoni, olives, spicy peppers, red sauce
- Gluten Free Crust
- Gorgonzolacreamy gorgonzola dolce, carmelized onion, no sauce
- Gluten Free Crust
- Salsicciahousemade sausage, red onion, crimini mushroom, red sauce
- Gluten Free Crust
- Principessa30-month aged Parma proscuitto, artisan Pugliese Burrata mozzarella, red sauce, basil, arugula
- Gluten Free Crust
- Cheese Pizza
- Gluten Free Crust
- CaliforniaChicken, corn, cilantro, avocado, bianca sauce
Secondi
Entrée dishes, with and without pasta
- Lamb LollipopsGrilled lamb lollipops, Oven roasted potatoes (Pismo only)
- Pollo alla Parmigianaparmesan crusted free-range organic chicken breast, melted mozzarella, tomato sauce, rigatoni pasta, veggies
- Gluten Free (Pasta & Chicken)
- Pollo alla Piccatafree-range organic Chicken Breast, lemon caper white wine sauce, spaghettini, sauteed vegetables
- Pollo BasilicoFree-Range organic Chicken breast, house-made pesto cream sauce, tortellini
- Morro Bay Sand DabsDelicate breaded white fish, picatta style (lemon, white wine, caper sauce), veggies, cous cous. Contains gluten
- Half Free Range Chickenyukon gold potatoes, meyer lemon
- Certified "Prime" Rib-Eye20 oz. rib eye, potatoes, arugula, tomato endive salad, aged balsamic reduction
- Rare
- Medium Rare
- Medium
- Medium Well
- Fritto MistoMonterey calamari steak strips, prawns, sand dabs, scallops, potatoes, flash fried
- Lover's Platepancetta wrapped prawns, butternut squash raviolis
Dessert
house made desserts, family recipes
- Meyer Lemon Cheesecakeshortbread crust, strawberry drizzle
- Tiramisuwhipped sugar, egg & mascarpone with espresso-dipped ladyfingers
- Cannoliorange scented sweet ricotta ricotta-stuffed, pistachio dust
- Carrot Cakeultra-moist mascarpone-frosted, walnuts and pistachios
- Tahitian Vanilla Bean Creme Brulee (PISMO ONLY)baked vanilla custard, caramelized sugar crust
- Artisan Gelato (Pint)Assorted flavors, check daily for availability
Sides
- Sautéed Garlic Spinach
- caccio e pepehouse-made spaghettini, parmesan, fresh pecorino, black pepper
- Grilled Free Range Chicken Breast
- Mashed Potatoes
- Local King Salmon
- Sauteed Wild Shrimp
Gift Cards
Giuseppe's Gift Cards for any occasion. Available in $50, $100, $150, $200. For other denominations, please stop by our SLO or Pismo locations.
- $50 Gift Card
- $100 Gift Card
- $200 Gift Card