Giuseppe's Cucina Italiana - Pismo Beach, CA

Soup of the day

Grilled bread, heirloom tomatoes, mozzarella, garlic, basil, X-V-O-O

Mushrooms stuffed with cheese & herbs, four cheese sauce

Baked eggplant, mozzarella, tomato sauce

Asparagus wrapped in proscuitto, provolone & grilled

Thinly sliced filet mignon, artichoke hearts, capers, lemon, dijon

Handmade gnocchi, gorgonzola cream sauce

In Bianco white wine, garlic, Calabrese chili, X-V-O-O

Lightly dusted calamari, rock shrimp, vegetables

Wild jumbo gulf prawns, spicy tomato sauce

Butter lettuce, mixed greens, gorgonzola, balsamic vinaigrette

Romaine hearts, croutons, anchovy dressing

Iceberg lettuce, tomatoes, avocado, egg, applewood bacon, red onion, red wine vinaigrette, blue cheese

Arugula, poached pears, candied walnuts, roasted beets, gorgonzola, pear vinaigrette

Goat cheese, strawberry vinaigrette, walnuts

Butter lettuce, avocado, tomatoes, cucumbers, red onions, garbanzos, parmigiana dressing

Local vine ripe tomatoes, mozzarella, fresh basil, red onion, avocado

Roasted chicken, grilled shrimp, avocado, beets, tomato, bacon, mixed greens, blue cheese dressing

Seared Ahi tuna, peppercorn crust, arugula, tomato, cucumber, red onion salad

Buffalo mozzarella, avocado, carrots, tomatoes, eggplant, basil

Grilled chicken, avocado, kalamata olives, tomatoes, roasted peppers, feta cheese

Grilled chicken breast, smoked mozzarella, pesto, tomatoes, baby greens

House cooked roast beef, onions, peppers, mascarpone, provolone

Kobe beef burger, fruitwood grilled, pepper jack, balsamic onions, tomatoes, arugula, aioli

Anchovies, olives, capers, mozzarella, chili flakes

Mozzarella, arugula, fresh tomatoes, sun-dried tomatoes

Caramelized onions, mozzarella, gorgonzola (no tomato sauce)

Calabrese chilis, cherry tomatoes, pecorino (no tomato sauce)

San Marzano plum sauce, mozzarella, basil, X-V-O-O

Prosciutto cotto "Italian ham"

Spicy peppers, artisan pepperoni, olives

Italian olive oil cured tuna, capers, black olives, arugula

House made sausage, caramelized onions, mushrooms

Roasted peppers, prosciutto, mushrooms, caramelized onions

Grilled chicken, roasted corn, cilantro, avocado, mozzarella (no tomato sauce)

Angel hair pasta, tomatoes, X-V-O-O, garlic, sweet basil

Tomatoes, chili flakes, red onion, pancetta, X-V-O-O, sheep's milk cheese, cavatelli pasta

Bucatini, hand-rolled meatballs (grandmother's way)

Pancetta, mushrooms, red onion, tomato, peas, pink sauce

Sun-dried tomato, roasted chicken, tomatoes, garlic, basil, capers

Baked lasagna. Egg pasta sheets, meat ragu, cheese, béchamel

Butternut squash filled pasta, sage, parmigiana cream sauce

"Little ears pasta," slow braised flank steak, garlic, herbs, romano, tomato ragu

Manilla clams, garlic, white wine, lemon, herbs

Shrimp, scallops, mussels, clams, fish, garlic, tomato sauce

Baked eggplant, mozzarella, tomato sauce, rigatoni

Range chicken breast, basil cream sauce, tortelloni

baked chicken breast, grana parmigiano crust, mozzarella, tomato sauce, tagliatelle

Sautéed thinly pounded veal, lemon, X-V-O-O, tomatoes, avocado

fresh local sand dabs, lemon, capers, white wine, saffron risotto

baked veal cutlets, mozzarella, tomato sauce, rigatoni

Cucumber, Red Onion, and Tomato, Caprese, Pesto Pasta, Tuna, Chicken Cury

Spinach, red pepper aioli, sun-dried tomato, pepper jack cheese

Swiss, tomato, horseradish aioli

Avocado, fresh tomato, mozzarella, basil

Mortadella, Capicolla, Genoa & Provolone

Special Slices

San Marzano plum tomato sauce, mozzarella, basil, X-V-O-O

Caramelized onions, mozzarella, gorgonzola (NO tomato sauce)

Mozzarella, arugula, fresh tomatoes, sun-dried tomatoes

Pepperoni, cheese

Spicy peppers, artisan pepperoni, olives

House-made sausage, red onions, mushrooms

Roasted peppers, prosciutto, mushrooms, caramelized onions

Grilled chicken, roasted corn, cilantro, avocado, mozzarella

San Marzano plum tomato sauce, mozzarella, basil, x-v-o-o

Pepperoni, cheese

House-made sausage, red onions, mushrooms

Caramelized onions, mozzarella, gorgonzola (no tomato sauce)

Mozzarella, arugula, fresh tomatoes, sun-dried tomatoes

Sautéed mushrooms, broccoli, peppers, olives, tomatoes, onions

Sautéed mushrooms, peppers, olives, tomatoes, onions, sausage, pepperoni

House-made sausage, pepperoni, Canadian bacon

Grilled chicken, roasted corn, cilantro, avocado, mozzarella

Baked eggplant, mozzarella, tomato sauce, rigatoni

Baked range chicken breast, mozzarella, tomato sauce, rigatoni

Fresh tomatoes, basil, garlic, virgin olive oil

Made grandmother’s way

Thick spaghetti, slow cooked meat ragu

Chicken, sun-dried tomatoes, tomato sugo

House-made sausage & peppers

Meat & cheese layered pasta

Pancetta, mushrooms, red onion, tomato, peas, pink sauce

Butternut squash filled pasta, sage, parmigiana cream sauce

Grilled bread, heirloom tomatoes, mozzarella, garlic, basil, X-V-O-O

Mushrooms stuffed with cheese & herbs, four cheese sauce

Baked eggplant, mozzarella, tomato sauce

Asparagus wrapped in proscuitto, provolone & grilled

Thinly sliced filet mignon, artichoke hearts, capers, lemon, dijon

Handmade gnocchi, gorgonzola cream sauce

Lightly dusted calamari, rock shrimp, vegetables

Wild jumbo gulf prawns, spicy tomato sauce

Roasted lamb chops, dipping sauces

Peppercorn crusted seared Ahi tuna, arugula, greens, red onion, tomatoes, cucumbers

Butter lettuce, mixed greens, gorgonzola, tomato, carrot, candied walnuts, balsamic vinaigrette

Romaine hearts, croutons, anchovy dressing

Iceberg lettuce, tomatoes, avocado, egg, applewood bacon, red onion, red wine vinaigrette, blue cheese

Arugula, poached pears, candied walnuts, roasted beets, gorgonzola, pear vinaigrette

Goat cheese, strawberry vinaigrette, walnuts

Butter lettuce, avocado, tomatoes, cucumbers, red onions, garbanzos, parmigiana dressing

Local vine ripe heirloom tomatoes, mozzarella, fresh basil, red onion, avocado

Anchovies, olives, capers, mozzarella, chili flakes

Mozzarella, arugula, fresh tomatoes, sun-dried tomatoes

Caramelized onions, mozzarella, gorgonzola (no tomato sauce)

Italian olive oil cured tuna, capers, black olives, arugula

Prosciutto cotto "Italian ham"

Baby Manilla & Razor Clams, Calabrese chilis, cherry tomatoes, pecorino (no tomato sauce)

San Marzano plum tomato sauce, mozzarella, basil, X-V-O-O

Roasted peppers, prosciutto, mushrooms, caramelized onions

House made sausage, red onions, mushrooms

Spicy peppers, artisan pepperoni, olives

Grilled chicken, roasted corn, cilantro, avocado, mozzarella, moscato d'asti sauce

Angel hair pasta, tomatoes, X-V-O-O, garlic, sweet basil

Thick spaghetti, hand-rolled meatballs (grandmother's way)

Porcini mushrooms, roasted chicken, shaved grana parmigiana, white truffle oil

Baked lasagna. Egg pasta sheets, meat ragu, cheese, green béchamel

Yukon gold potato gnocchi, tomatoes, chili flakes, red onion, pancetta, X-V-O-O, sheep's milk cheese

House made potato gnocchi alla checca and spinach gnocchi alla gorgonzola

Sun-dried tomato, roasted chicken, tomatoes, garlic, basil, capers

Pancetta, mushrooms, red onion, tomato, peas, pink sauce

Butternut squash filled pasta, sage, parmigiana cream sauce

Manilla clams, garlic, white wine, lemon, herbs

"Little ears pasta" slow braised flank steak, garlic, herbs, romano, tomato ragu

"Angry Gulf shrimp" spicy tomato, arugula, thin spaghetti

Shrimp, scallops, pancetta, garlic, vodka cream sauce

Shrimp, scallops, mussels, clams, fish, garlic, tomato sauce

Baked eggplant, mozzarella, tomato sauce, rigatoni

Range chicken breast, basil cream sauce, tortelloni

Baked range chicken breast, grana parmigiano crust, mozzarella, tomato sauce, papperdelle

Pistachio encrusted range chicken breast, avocado, kalamatas, tomato salsa

Baked veal cutlets, mozzarella, tomato sauce, rigatoni

Sautéed, wild jumbo gulf prawns, garlic, caper, lemon, saffron risotto

Veal, mushrooms, marsala, tagliatelle pasta

Grilled pancetta wrapped wild jumbo gulf prawns, butternut squash ravioli, romesco

Slow cooked veal shank, gremolata sauce, saffron risotto

Rack of lamb grilled over fruit wood, aged balsamic reduction

olive wood grilled, pancetta & mushroom demiglaze, roasted vegetables

16 oz. prime rib-eye steak, grilled over fruit wood, Yukon gold mashed potatoes, arugula & red onion salad

Cucumber, Red Onion, and Tomato, Caprese, Pesto Pasta, Tuna, Chicken Cury

Spinach, red pepper aioli, sun-dried tomato, pepper jack cheese

Swiss, tomato, horseradish aioli

Avocado, fresh tomato, mozzarella, basil

Mortadella, Capicolla, Genoa & Provolone

Special Slices

San Marzano plum tomato sauce, mozzarella, basil, X-V-O-O

Caramelized onions, mozzarella, gorgonzola (NO tomato sauce)

Mozzarella, arugula, fresh tomatoes, sun-dried tomatoes

Pepperoni, cheese

Spicy peppers, artisan pepperoni, olives

House-made sausage, red onions, mushrooms

Roasted peppers, prosciutto, mushrooms, caramelized onions

Grilled chicken, roasted corn, cilantro, avocado, mozzarella

San Marzano plum tomato sauce, mozzarella, basil, x-v-o-o

Pepperoni, cheese

House-made sausage, red onions, mushrooms

Caramelized onions, mozzarella, gorgonzola (no tomato sauce)

Mozzarella, arugula, fresh tomatoes, sun-dried tomatoes

Sautéed mushrooms, broccoli, peppers, olives, tomatoes, onions

Sautéed mushrooms, peppers, olives, tomatoes, onions, sausage, pepperoni

House-made sausage, pepperoni, Canadian bacon

Grilled chicken, roasted corn, cilantro, avocado, mozzarella

Baked eggplant, mozzarella, tomato sauce, rigatoni

Baked range chicken breast, mozzarella, tomato sauce, rigatoni

Fresh tomatoes, basil, garlic, virgin olive oil

Made grandmother's way

Thick spaghetti, slow cooked meat ragu

Chicken, sun-dried tomatoes, tomato sugo

House-made sausage & peppers

Meat & cheese layered pasta

Pancetta, mushrooms, red onion, tomato, peas, pink sauce

Butternut squash filled pasta, sage, parmigiana cream sauce

Light flaky cinnamon pastry shells filled with lightly sweetened whipped ricotta & pistachios. "voted best cannoli on the west coast"

Pistachio, sweet cream & chocolate gelato, spongecake, amarena cherries

"Our Family Recipe", kahlua soaked ladyfingers & spongecake, Nana's Zabaglione

Buttery shortbread crust, chocolate drizzled strawberry

Luscious carrot cake layered with a creamy mascarpone filling

Fresh berries

A trio of our homemade gelato

Oreo cookie crust, cappucino gelato, candied pecans, caramel & chocolate drizzle

Caramelized raw cane sugar topping with fresh berries

Chef's daily selection of assorted cheeses & local fresh fruit