The menu

What we cook.

Availability of menu items is subject to season, location and inspiration of our Executive Chef. Menu varies slightly between Pismo Beach and San Luis Obispo.

Course 01

AntipastiAppetizers

  • Pismo Style Clam Chowder

    $11

    Creamy clam chowder, little neck clams, X-V-O-O.

  • Mama’s Chicken Soup

    $11

    Chicken thighs, spinach tortellini, root vegetables.

  • Brodo con Verdure

    $10

    Bone broth, butternut squash, root vegetables, parmigiana.

  • Polpette

    $10

    Wagyu beef meatballs.

    Contains gluten.

  • Cheese Panzarotti

    $12

    Flash-fried “calzone” stuffed with mozzarella and house marinara.

  • Sausage Panzarotti

    $14

    Flash-fried “calzone” stuffed with house-made sausage, mozzarella, and house marinara.

  • Roasted Brussels Sprouts

    $14

    Honey-Dijon vinaigrette, candied pecans, goat cheese.

    Temporarily Pismo only.

  • Calamari Fritti

    $16

    Monterey calamari steak strips, tubes & tentacles, flash-fried.

  • Prosciutto & Burrata Platter

    $19

    30-month aged sliced prosciutto, Pugliese buttered-cream burrata mozzarella.

    Gluten free

Course 02

InsalataSalads

Locally sourced or home-grown heirloom varietal produce.

  • Giuseppe

    $14

    Butter lettuce, avocado, garbanzo, red onion, cucumber, tomato, parmigiana dressing.

    Gluten freeVegetarian

    Add chicken $6.

  • Tricolore “The Detox”

    $11

    Radicchio, endive, arugula, lemon vinaigrette, shaved parmesan.

    Gluten freeVegetarian

    Add chicken $6.

  • Americano “Wedge”

    $13

    Iceberg, crispy pancetta, gorgonzola, tomato, deviled egg, red wine vinaigrette.

    Gluten free

    Add chicken $6.

  • Chop Chop

    $17

    Chicken, shrimp, sopressata, provolone, tomato, pepperoncini, avocado, garbanzos, radicchio.

    Gluten free

Course 03

Pasta

All sauces can be served with gluten-free artisan pasta. Pastas are made in-house.

  • Carbonara

    $16

    Pancetta, egg-cream, pecorino.

    Vegetarian option without meat.

  • Bucatini Amatriciana

    $17

    Pancetta, organic San Marzano tomato, chili, red onion, parsley.

  • Nonna’s Meatballs

    $19

    House-made pasta, Nonna’s recipe wagyu meatballs, marinara, parmesan.

    Meatballs contain gluten.

  • Ravioli di Zucca

    $20

    Butternut squash–stuffed pasta, sage, parmesan cream sauce.

    Vegetarian

  • Bolognese

    $19

    Tagliatelle egg pasta, slow-cooked beef, pork, and lamb ragù.

    Gluten-free option available.

  • Cima di Rapa

    $22

    Broccoli rabe, caramelized onions.

    Vegetarian

  • Spaghetti “Scampi”

    $26

    Wild Gulf prawns, Meyer lemon, house-made spaghetti.

    Pismo only

  • Linguine Vongole

    $23

    Littleneck clams, garlic, lemon, parsley, white wine.

  • Frutta di Mare

    $28

    Prawns, scallops, calamari, clams, Salt Spring mussels, sand dabs, salmon, spicy tomato broth.

  • Capesante e Gamberi con Spaghettini

    $27

    Wild Gulf prawns, scallops, pancetta, vodka cream sauce, house-made spaghettini.

  • House-Made Burrata Raviolo

    $19

    Pasta stuffed with artisan burrata, home-grown cherry tomato pomodoro.

    Pismo only

  • Fettuccine Alfredo

    $17

    Fresh pasta, cream, parmigiana.

  • Chicken Fettuccine Alfredo

    $22

    Fresh pasta, cream, parmigiana, chicken breast.

Course 04

SecondiEntrées

  • Lamb Lollipops

    $22

    Grilled lamb lollipops, oven-roasted potatoes.

    Pismo only

  • Pollo alla Parmigiana

    $24

    Parmesan-crusted free-range organic chicken breast, melted mozzarella, tomato sauce, rigatoni, vegetables.

    Gluten-free option available.

  • Pollo alla Piccata

    $24

    Free-range organic chicken breast, lemon-caper white wine sauce, spaghettini, sautéed vegetables.

  • Pollo Basilico

    $24

    Free-range organic chicken breast, house-made pesto cream sauce, tortellini.

  • Half Free-Range Chicken

    $24

    Yukon gold potatoes, Meyer lemon.

  • Fritto Misto

    $26

    Monterey calamari steak strips, prawns, sand dabs, scallops, potatoes, flash-fried.

  • Lover’s Plate

    $28

    Pancetta-wrapped prawns, butternut squash ravioli.

Allergens

Giuseppe’s offers gluten-free options for pasta and pizza dough. Guests with severe gluten allergies are advised individual discretion — we are unable to completely avoid the potential for cross-contamination.