Giuseppe's Cucina Rustica Menu

sweet potato, red onion, celery root, butternut squash, ricotta-pesto crostini

housemade crostini, heirloom tomatoes, mozzarella, basil, X-V-O-O

baked eggplant, mozzarella, tomato sauce

beef tenderloin, gorgonzola-mascarpone cream, endive salad

sushi grade swordfish, avocado, cucumber, lemon, arugula

lightly dusted calamari, wild gulf shrimp, vegetables

wild jumbo gulf prawns, spicy tomato-caper sauce

romaine hearts, croutons, anchovy dressing

field greens, dried apricots, candied walnuts, creamy dijon vinaigrette

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

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

local vine ripe tomatoes, mozzarella, toasted coriander, fresh basil

range chicken, spinach, hearts of palm, corn, avocado, beets, cucumbers, creamy garlic dressing

chicken, shrimp, sopresetta, romaine, artichokes, cucumbers, tomatoes, corn, avocado, beets, feta, muscatel vinaigrette

arugula, tomato, cucumber, beets, hearts of palm, avocado, balsamic vinaigrette, lemon aioli

roasted peppers, zucchini, eggplant, sprouts, avocado, cucumber, heirloom tomatoes, pepper jack

grilled chicken breast, pesto, spinach, mozzarella, provolone, aioli, pressed Pugliese bread

hand-rolled meatballs, marinara, mozzarella

housemade Italian panino, lemon aioli

housemade roast beef, onions, peppers, mascarpone, provolone

swiss, wholegrain mustard, spicy pepper relish

heirloom tomatoes, crispy applewood bacon, romaine, pesto aioli

sweet Maui onions, balsamic tomatoes, pepper jack cheese, arugula, red pepper aioli

mozzarella, X-V-O-O, pesto (no tomato sauce)

caramelized onions, mozzarella, gorgonzola (no tomato sauce)

San Marzano plum tomato sauce, basil, mozzarella

spicy peppers, artisan pepperoni, olives

house made sausage, crimini mushrooms, onions, mozzarella

grilled chicken, roasted corn, cilantro, avocado, mozzarella, prosciutto cream sauce

artisan pepperoni, mozzarella

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

house made potato gnocchi, pancetta, caramelized onions, chili flakes, tomato

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

"Gulp Down" pasta ribbons, pancetta, mascarpone, Bolognese ragu

butternut squash filled pasta, sage, parmigiana cream sauce

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

manilla clams, garlic, white wine, chilis

wild gulf prawns, scallops, pancetta, vodka cream sauce

slow braised flank steak, garlic, herbs, romano, Bolognese ragu, orecchiette pasta

shrimp, scallops, mussels, clams, fish of the day

grilled bread, heirloom tomatoes, mozzarella, basil, E-V-O-O

baked eggplant, mozzarella, tomato sauce

herbs, gorgonzola dolce cream sauce

house made spinach gnocchi, gorgonzola dolce cream sauce

tenderloin, gorgonzola-mascarpone cream, endive salad

sushi grade swordfish, avocado, cucumber, lemon, arugula

Cured meats, cheeses

lightly dusted calamari, wild gulf shrimp, vegetables

wild jumbo gulf prawns, spicy tomato caper sauce

prawns sauteed in garlic, capers, Meyer lemon and marsala

roasted lamb chops, housemade raosted eggplant caponata, balsamic reduction

romaine hearts, croutons, anchovy dressing

field greens, dried apricots, candied walnuts, creamy dijon vinaigrette

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

red & gold beets, goat cheese, candied walnuts, arugula, strawberry vinaigrette

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

local vine ripe tomatoes, mozzarella, toasted coriander, fresh basil

arugula, tomatoes, cucumbers, beets, hearts of palm, avocado, lemon aioli

mozzarella, E-V-O-O, pesto (no tomato sauce)

caramelized onions, mozzarella, gorgonzola (no tomato sauce)

San Marzano plum tomato sauce, basil, mozzarella

spicy peppers, artisan pepperoni, olives

artisan pepperoni, mozzarella

house-made sausage, crimini mushrooms, onions, mozzarella, pecorino

grilled chicken, roasted corn, cilantro, avocado, mozzarella, prosciutto cream sauce

angel hair pasta, tomatoes, E-V-O-O, garlic, sweet basil

thick spaghetti, hand-rolled meatballs (Grandmother's way)

(baked lasagna) egg pasta sheets, Vande Rose "Duroc" pork ragu, cheese, béchamel

house made potato gnocchi, pancetta, caramelized onions, chili flakes, tomato

pasta ribbons, pancetta, mascarpone, Vande Rose "Duroc" pork ragu

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

butternut squash filled pasta, sage, parmigiana cream sauce

range chicken, porcini mushroom risotto, shaved grana padano

manilla clams, garlic, white wine, chilies

braised flank steak, garlic, herbs, romano, Vande Rose "Duroc" pork ragu, orecchiette pasta

wild gulf prawns, scallops, pancetta, vodka cream sauce

shrimp, scallops, mussels, calamari, clams, fish of the day

baked eggplant, mozzarella, tomato sauce, capellini

range chicken breast, parmigiana crust, arugula, avocado, yukon gold mashed potatoes

supreme chicken breast, aged marsala reduction, yukon gold mashed potatoes

breaded veal cutlets, pomodoro sugó, pecorino, penne pasta

lightly breaded & pan fried, lemon, caper, white wine, garlic sauce, Tabbouleh-style quinoa

wild arugula, vine-ripe tomato, Belgian endive, aged balsamic, Yukon mashies

Grilled bread, heirloom tomatoes, mozzarella, basil

Grilled Italian sausage, roasted peppers & onions

Mushrooms stuffed with herbs & four cheeses

Baked eggplant, mozzarella, tomato sauce

Buttermilk-marinated, fried chicken

Hand-made potato & spinach gnocchi

Swordfish, avocado, cucumber, lemon arugula

Caramelized onion, arugula, balsamic tomato, red pepper aoli

StoliCitros, Triple Sec, lime, sugared rim. served as Martinis

StoliCitros, Cointreau, fresh muddled lemon. served on the rocks

Cazadores Reposado Tequila, fresh lime, orange, Triple Sec, floated with Gran Gala. served on the rocks

Effen Cucumber Vodka, fresh cucumber, lemon, housemade lemonade, splash of soda. served on the rocks

Our House Specialty that originated at our Pismo Beach restaurant. Bacardi 151 with a shot of espresso and our secret blend of after-dinner liqueurs. Dessert and coffee combined! served as Martinis

Raspberry vodka, cranberry juice, pineapple juice, floated with Mionetto Prosecco. served as Martinis

Gentleman Jack, Carpano Sweet Vermouth, Angostura Bitters, served up with an Amarena Cherry. served as Martinis

Vodka, Amaretto, Cognac (Leave the gun, take the Martini). served as Martinis

Muddled cucumber and lime, pomegranate juice, vodka and a splash of Sprite. served on the rocks

StoliCitros, Triple Sec, fresh muddled lemon, sugared rim. served as Martinis

House-made Limoncello Crema, vanilla vodka, Triple Sec, fresh muddled lemons. served as Martinis

Godiva Chocolate Liqueurs, vanilla vodka. served as Martinis

Russian Standard Vodka, ginger beer, lime, bitters, Averna Amaro. served on the rocks

Campari, Carpano Sweet Vermouth, Bombay Sapphire gin. served as Martinis

Vodka, Hypnotiq Liqueur, pomegranate juice, pineapple juice. served as Martinis

Russian Standard Vodka, hand-stuffed Gorgonzola olives served STRAIGHT UP DIRTY. served as Martinis

Milagro Silver Tequila, fresh lime, orange, Agave nectar. served on the rocks

Cucumber, Red Onion, and Tomato Caprese Pesto Pasta Tuna

Grilled chicken breast, fresh spinach, provolone, mozzarella, pesto

Oven baked turkey, swiss, cranberry, arugula, aioli

Vine ripe heirloom tomatoes, fresh mozzarella, basil pesto

Honey cracked wheat bread, swiss cheese, lemon aioli

Vine ripe tomatoes, horseradish aioli

Honey cracked wheat bread, pepper jack cheese, applewood smoked bacon, tomatoes, lettuce

Onions, provolone

Peppers, swiss, whole grain mustard

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

Honey cracked wheat bread, turkey, avocado, sprouts, tomatoes, lemon aioli

Crusty artisan roll, Mortadella, Capicolla, Sopressata & Provolone

Roasted peppers, eggplant, zucchini, cucumbers, avocado, radish sprouts, tomato, pepperjack, herb cream cheese

Special Slices

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

Grilled chicken, roasted corn, cilantro, avocado, mozzarella

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

Pepperoni, cheese

House-made sausage, red onions, mushrooms

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)

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

Grilled chicken, roasted corn, cilantro, avocado, mozzarella

Sausage & Peppers, salad, mac & cheese

Roast Beef, salad, mac & cheese

Pastrami, salad, mac & cheese

Slice, side salad & soda

Focaccia, side salad & soda

Mascarpone, zabaglione, espresso-Kahlua soaked ladyfingers

Award winning, topped with crushed pistachios

vanilla gelato, bourbon-caramel sauce

coffee gelato, Oreo cookie crust, chocolate, caramel, candied pecans

buttery shortbread crust, chocolate-drizzled strawberry

a trio of our daily housemade gelato flavors