Giuseppe's Cucina Rustica Menu

4.6
(2,000+ Reviews)
  • Main

    • Fresh Fish Of The Day

      Daily Preparation
  • Antipasti

    • Zuppa Di Brodo

      sweet potato, red onion, celery root, butternut squash, ricotta-pesto crostini
      $8.00
    • Bruschetta Caprese

      housemade crostini, heirloom tomatoes, mozzarella, basil, X-V-O-O
      $7.00
    • Melanzane Alla Parmigiana

      baked eggplant, mozzarella, tomato sauce
      $9.00
    • Carpaccio Di Manzo

      beef tenderloin, gorgonzola-mascarpone cream, endive salad
      $10.00
    • Carpaccio Di Pesce Spada

      sushi grade swordfish, avocado, cucumber, lemon, arugula
      $11.00
    • Fried Calamari & Shrimp

      lightly dusted calamari, wild gulf shrimp, vegetables
      $13.00
    • Gamberi Fra Diavolo

      wild jumbo gulf prawns, spicy tomato-caper sauce
      $15.00
  • Insalata

    • Caesar

      romaine hearts, croutons, anchovy dressing
      $8.00
    • Mista

      field greens, dried apricots, candied walnuts, creamy dijon vinaigrette
      $8.00
    • Della Citta

      poached pears, candied walnuts, roasted beets, arugula, gorgonzola, pear vinaigrette
      $8.00
    • Giuseppe

      butter lettuce, avocado, tomatoes, cucumbers, red onions, garbanzos, parmigiana dressing
      $9.00
    • Caprese

      local vine ripe tomatoes, mozzarella, toasted coriander, fresh basil
      $11.00
    • Pollo

      range chicken, spinach, hearts of palm, corn, avocado, beets, cucumbers, creamy garlic dressing
      $12.00
    • Chop

      chicken, shrimp, sopresetta, romaine, artichokes, cucumbers, tomatoes, corn, avocado, beets, feta, muscatel vinaigrette
      $14.00
    • Ahi Tuna

      arugula, tomato, cucumber, beets, hearts of palm, avocado, balsamic vinaigrette, lemon aioli
      $16.00
  • Panini / Sandwiches

    • Primavera

      roasted peppers, zucchini, eggplant, sprouts, avocado, cucumber, heirloom tomatoes, pepper jack
      $11.00
    • Chicken Florentine

      grilled chicken breast, pesto, spinach, mozzarella, provolone, aioli, pressed Pugliese bread
      $11.00
    • Knife & Fork Meatball Sandwich

      hand-rolled meatballs, marinara, mozzarella
      $12.00
    • Turkey Bacon Swiss And Avocado

      housemade Italian panino, lemon aioli
      $12.00
    • Giuseppe's Cheese Steak Sandwich

      housemade roast beef, onions, peppers, mascarpone, provolone
      $12.00
    • Pastrami

      swiss, wholegrain mustard, spicy pepper relish
      $12.00
    • B.L.T. With Pacific Salmon

      heirloom tomatoes, crispy applewood bacon, romaine, pesto aioli
      $12.00
    • Kobe Burger

      sweet Maui onions, balsamic tomatoes, pepper jack cheese, arugula, red pepper aioli
      $14.00
  • Brick Oven Fired Pizza

    • Pesto

      mozzarella, X-V-O-O, pesto (no tomato sauce)
      $12.00
    • Gorgonzola

      caramelized onions, mozzarella, gorgonzola (no tomato sauce)
      $12.00
    • Margherita

      San Marzano plum tomato sauce, basil, mozzarella
      $13.00
    • Diavolo

      spicy peppers, artisan pepperoni, olives
      $13.00
    • Salsiccia

      house made sausage, crimini mushrooms, onions, mozzarella
      $13.00
    • California

      grilled chicken, roasted corn, cilantro, avocado, mozzarella, prosciutto cream sauce
      $14.00
    • Pepperoni

      artisan pepperoni, mozzarella
      $13.00
  • Pasta

    • Capellini

      angel hair pasta, tomatoes, X-V-O-O, garlic, sweet basil
      $11.00
    • Gnocchi Alla Amatriciana

      house made potato gnocchi, pancetta, caramelized onions, chili flakes, tomato
      $11.00
    • Tortellini Giuseppe

      pancetta, mushrooms, red onion, tomato, peas, pink sauce
      $12.00
    • Pappardelle Alla Ragu

      "Gulp Down" pasta ribbons, pancetta, mascarpone, Bolognese ragu
      $12.00
    • Ravioli Di Zucca

      butternut squash filled pasta, sage, parmigiana cream sauce
      $12.00
    • Bucatini Con Polpette

      thick spaghetti, hand-rolled meatballs (grandmother's way)
      $12.00
    • Linguine Vongole

      manilla clams, garlic, white wine, chilis
      $14.00
    • Linguine Con Capesante E Gamberi

      wild gulf prawns, scallops, pancetta, vodka cream sauce
      $14.00
    • Orecchiette E Braciole

      slow braised flank steak, garlic, herbs, romano, Bolognese ragu, orecchiette pasta
      $13.00
    • Linguine Ai Frutti Di Mare

      shrimp, scallops, mussels, clams, fish of the day
      $16.00
  • Specialty Beverages

    • Housemade Lemonade

      $3.50
    • Housemade Iced Tea

      $3.00
    • Italian Soda

      $3.50
    • Cane Sugar Coca-Cola

      $3.50
  • Antipasti

    • Zuppa Di Brodo

      sweet potato, red onion, celery root, butternut squash, ricotta-pesto crostini
      $8.00
    • Bruschetta Caprese

      grilled bread, heirloom tomatoes, mozzarella, basil, E-V-O-O
      $7.00
    • Melanzane Alla Parmigiana

      baked eggplant, mozzarella, tomato sauce
      $8.00
    • Stuffed Mushrooms

      herbs, gorgonzola dolce cream sauce
      $8.00
    • Gnocchi Di Spinaci

      house made spinach gnocchi, gorgonzola dolce cream sauce
      $11.00
    • Carpaccio Di Manzo

      tenderloin, gorgonzola-mascarpone cream, endive salad
      $11.00
    • Carpaccio Di Pesce Spada

      sushi grade swordfish, avocado, cucumber, lemon, arugula
      $11.00
    • Antipastp Misto

      Cured meats, cheeses
      $13.00
    • Fried Calamari & Shrimp

      lightly dusted calamari, wild gulf shrimp, vegetables
      $14.00
    • Gamberi Fra Diavolo

      wild jumbo gulf prawns, spicy tomato caper sauce
      $16.00
    • Scampi Aglio

      prawns sauteed in garlic, capers, Meyer lemon and marsala
      $16.00
    • Lamb Lollipops

      roasted lamb chops, housemade raosted eggplant caponata, balsamic reduction
      $17.00
  • Insalata

    • Caesar

      romaine hearts, croutons, anchovy dressing
      $8.00
    • Mista

      field greens, dried apricots, candied walnuts, creamy dijon vinaigrette
      $8.00
    • Della Citta

      poached pears, candied walnuts, roasted beets, arugula, gorgonzola, pear vinaigrette
      $8.00
    • Roasted Beet Carpaccio

      red & gold beets, goat cheese, candied walnuts, arugula, strawberry vinaigrette
      $9.00
    • Giuseppe

      butter lettuce, avocado, tomatoes, cucumbers, red onions, garbanzos, parmigiana dressing
      $9.00
    • Caprese

      local vine ripe tomatoes, mozzarella, toasted coriander, fresh basil
      $11.00
    • Ahi Tuna Salad

      arugula, tomatoes, cucumbers, beets, hearts of palm, avocado, lemon aioli
      $17.00
  • Brick Oven Fired Pizza

    • Pesto

      mozzarella, E-V-O-O, pesto (no tomato sauce)
      $13.00
    • Gorgonzola

      caramelized onions, mozzarella, gorgonzola (no tomato sauce)
      $13.00
    • Margherita

      San Marzano plum tomato sauce, basil, mozzarella
      $14.00
    • Diavolo

      spicy peppers, artisan pepperoni, olives
      $14.00
    • Pepperoni

      artisan pepperoni, mozzarella
      $14.00
    • Salsiccia

      house-made sausage, crimini mushrooms, onions, mozzarella, pecorino
      $15.00
    • California

      grilled chicken, roasted corn, cilantro, avocado, mozzarella, prosciutto cream sauce
      $15.00
  • Pasta

    • Capellini

      angel hair pasta, tomatoes, E-V-O-O, garlic, sweet basil
      $13.00
    • Bucatini Con Polpette

      thick spaghetti, hand-rolled meatballs (Grandmother's way)
      $15.00
    • Lasagna "Bolognese" Style

      (baked lasagna) egg pasta sheets, Vande Rose "Duroc" pork ragu, cheese, béchamel
      $16.00
    • Gnocchi Alla Amatriciana

      house made potato gnocchi, pancetta, caramelized onions, chili flakes, tomato
      $16.00
    • Pappardelle Alla Ragu "Gulp Down"

      pasta ribbons, pancetta, mascarpone, Vande Rose "Duroc" pork ragu
      $16.00
    • Tortellini Giuseppe

      pancetta, mushrooms, red onion, tomato, peas, pink sauce
      $17.00
    • Ravioli Di Zucca

      butternut squash filled pasta, sage, parmigiana cream sauce
      $17.00
    • Risotto Di Pollo

      range chicken, porcini mushroom risotto, shaved grana padano
      $17.00
    • Linguine Vongole

      manilla clams, garlic, white wine, chilies
      $19.00
    • Orecchiette E Braciole

      braised flank steak, garlic, herbs, romano, Vande Rose "Duroc" pork ragu, orecchiette pasta
      $19.00
    • Linguine Con Capesante E Gamberi

      wild gulf prawns, scallops, pancetta, vodka cream sauce
      $23.00
    • Linguine Ai Frutti Di Mare

      shrimp, scallops, mussels, calamari, clams, fish of the day
      $24.00
  • Secondi

    • Melanzane Alla Parmigiana

      baked eggplant, mozzarella, tomato sauce, capellini
      $18.00
    • Pollo Alla Milanese

      range chicken breast, parmigiana crust, arugula, avocado, yukon gold mashed potatoes
      $21.00
    • Pollo Alla Marsala

      supreme chicken breast, aged marsala reduction, yukon gold mashed potatoes
      $21.00
    • Vitello Alla Parmigiana

      breaded veal cutlets, pomodoro sugó, pecorino, penne pasta
      $22.00
    • Morro Bay Sand Dabs Alla Piccata

      lightly breaded & pan fried, lemon, caper, white wine, garlic sauce, Tabbouleh-style quinoa
      $24.00
    • Hanger Steak "Butcher's Cut"

      wild arugula, vine-ripe tomato, Belgian endive, aged balsamic, Yukon mashies
      $26.00
  • Main

    • Meatball Slider

      House-made roll, mozzarella, meatball, tomato sauce
      $5.00
    • Bruschetta Caprese

      Grilled bread, heirloom tomatoes, mozzarella, basil
      $7.00
    • Salsiccia Italianaalla Griglia

      Grilled Italian sausage, roasted peppers & onions
      $7.00
    • Funghi Ripieni

      Mushrooms stuffed with herbs & four cheeses
      $8.00
    • Melanzanealla Parmigiana

      Baked eggplant, mozzarella, tomato sauce
      $8.00
    • Pollo Fritti

      Buttermilk-marinated, fried chicken
      $9.00
    • "Northmeets South" Gnocchi

      Hand-made potato & spinach gnocchi
      $9.00
    • Carpacciodi Pesce Spada

      Swordfish, avocado, cucumber, lemon arugula
      $10.00
    • Margheritaor Pesto Pizza

      $11.00
    • Kobe Beef Burger

      Caramelized onion, arugula, balsamic tomato, red pepper aoli
      $13.00
  • Cocktails & Martini List

    • La Bella Donna

      Muddled Limes, Hendrick's Gin, Absolut Peach Vodka, splash of pomegranate juice, floated with Italian orange soda. served as Martinis
      $10.00
    • Cosmopolitan

      StoliCitros, Triple Sec, lime, sugared rim. served as Martinis
      $10.00
    • Day Off

      StoliCitros, Cointreau, fresh muddled lemon. served on the rocks
      $9.00
    • Diamond Margarita

      Cazadores Reposado Tequila, fresh lime, orange, Triple Sec, floated with Gran Gala. served on the rocks
      $10.00
    • "Effen" R Efreshi N'

      Effen Cucumber Vodka, fresh cucumber, lemon, housemade lemonade, splash of soda. served on the rocks
      $9.00
    • Flatliner

      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
      $11.00
    • Flirtini

      Raspberry vodka, cranberry juice, pineapple juice, floated with Mionetto Prosecco. served as Martinis
      $9.00
    • Gentleman' S Manhattan

      Gentleman Jack, Carpano Sweet Vermouth, Angostura Bitters, served up with an Amarena Cherry. served as Martinis
      $10.00
    • The Godfather

      Vodka, Amaretto, Cognac (Leave the gun, take the Martini). served as Martinis
      $9.00
    • Joe's Cool B Reeze

      Muddled cucumber and lime, pomegranate juice, vodka and a splash of Sprite. served on the rocks
      $8.00
    • Lemon Drop

      StoliCitros, Triple Sec, fresh muddled lemon, sugared rim. served as Martinis
      $10.00
    • Lemon Meringue

      House-made Limoncello Crema, vanilla vodka, Triple Sec, fresh muddled lemons. served as Martinis
      $11.00
    • Marbled Martini

      Godiva Chocolate Liqueurs, vanilla vodka. served as Martinis
      $11.00
    • Moscow Mule

      Russian Standard Vodka, ginger beer, lime, bitters, Averna Amaro. served on the rocks
      $10.00
    • Negroni

      Campari, Carpano Sweet Vermouth, Bombay Sapphire gin. served as Martinis
      $10.00
    • Pomegranate

      Vodka, Hypnotiq Liqueur, pomegranate juice, pineapple juice. served as Martinis
      $9.00
    • Putin/Berlusconi

      Russian Standard Vodka, hand-stuffed Gorgonzola olives served STRAIGHT UP DIRTY. served as Martinis
      $10.00
    • Skinny Margarita

      Milagro Silver Tequila, fresh lime, orange, Agave nectar. served on the rocks
      $10.00
  • Salads

    • CAESAR

    • MISTA

    • PASTA

    • SPINACH/CHICKEN

      $6.95
    • CHICKEN CAESAR

      $6.95
    • DELLA CITTA

      $6.95
    • SIDE SALADS

      Cucumber, Red Onion, and Tomato Caprese Pesto Pasta Tuna
      $3.95
  • GRILLED PANINI

    • CHICKEN FLORENTINE

      Grilled chicken breast, fresh spinach, provolone, mozzarella, pesto
      $7.50
    • TURKEY & CRANBERRY

      Oven baked turkey, swiss, cranberry, arugula, aioli
      $7.50
    • CAPRESE

      Vine ripe heirloom tomatoes, fresh mozzarella, basil pesto
      $7.50
    • ALBACORE TUNA MELT

      Honey cracked wheat bread, swiss cheese, lemon aioli
      $7.50
    • TAVERN HAM & TILLAMOOK CHEDDAR

      Vine ripe tomatoes, horseradish aioli
      $7.50
    • B.L.T

      Honey cracked wheat bread, pepper jack cheese, applewood smoked bacon, tomatoes, lettuce
      $7.50
  • HOT SANDWICHES

    • ITALIAN SAUSAGE & PEPPERS

      Onions, provolone
      $7.50
    • MEATBALL & MOZZARELLA

      $7.50
    • CHICKEN PARMIGIANA

      $7.50
    • SPICY PASTRAMI

      Peppers, swiss, whole grain mustard
      $7.50
    • ITALIAN BEEF DIP

      Slow cooked roast beef, onions, peppers, provolone, mascarpone
      $7.50
  • HOAGIES

    • TURKEY & SWISS

      Honey cracked wheat bread, turkey, avocado, sprouts, tomatoes, lemon aioli
      $6.95
    • ITALIAN

      Crusty artisan roll, Mortadella, Capicolla, Sopressata & Provolone
      $6.95
    • PRIMAVERA

      Roasted peppers, eggplant, zucchini, cucumbers, avocado, radish sprouts, tomato, pepperjack, herb cream cheese
      $6.95
  • PIZZA BY THE SLICE

    • PIZZA BY THE SLICE

      Special Slices
      $3.75
  • NEOPOLITAN PIZZA

    • MARGHERITA

      San Marzano plum tomato sauce, mozzarella, E-V-O-O, basil
      $10.00
    • CALIFORNIA

      Grilled chicken, roasted corn, cilantro, avocado, mozzarella
      $10.00
    • FARMERS MARKET

      Sautéed mushrooms, broccoli, peppers, olives, tomatoes, onions
      $10.00
    • PEPPERONI

      Pepperoni, cheese
      $10.00
    • SALSICCIA

      House-made sausage, red onions, mushrooms
      $10.00
  • SICILIAN PIZZA

    • FORMAGGIO (CHEESE)

      $18.00
    • MARGHERITA

      San Marzano plum tomato sauce, mozzarella, basil, X-V-O-O
      $21.00
    • PEPPERONI

      Pepperoni, cheese
      $21.00
    • SALSICCIA

      House-made sausage, red onions, mushrooms
      $21.00
    • GORGONZOLA

      Caramelized onions, mozzarella, gorgonzola (NO tomato sauce)
      $21.00
    • FARMERS MARKET

      Sautéed mushrooms, broccoli, peppers, olives, tomatoes, onions
      $24.00
    • CALIFORNIA

      Grilled chicken, roasted corn, cilantro, avocado, mozzarella
      $24.00
  • HOUSE SPECIALTIES

    • SOUP OF THE DAY

      $4.95
    • MAC & CHEESE

      $4.95
    • BAKED PASTA OF THE DAY

      $5.95
    • SAUSAGE & PEPPERS PLATE

      Sausage & Peppers, salad, mac & cheese
      $7.50
    • ROAST BEEF PLATE

      Roast Beef, salad, mac & cheese
      $7.50
    • PASTRAMI PLATE

      Pastrami, salad, mac & cheese
      $7.50
    • BAKED CHICKEN PARMIGIANA AND ANGEL HAIR PASTA

      $7.50
    • PIZZA COMBO

      Slice, side salad & soda
      $8.95
    • FOCACCIA COMBO

      Focaccia, side salad & soda
      $5.95
  • i Dolci

    • Cannoli

      House-made pastry, orange scented ricotta, pistachio
      $6.00
    • Tahitian Vanilla Bean Creme Brulee

      $7.00
    • Tiramisu

      Mascarpone, zabaglione, espresso-Kahlua soaked ladyfingers
      $7.00
    • Mascarpone Carrot Cake

      Award winning, topped with crushed pistachios
      $7.00
    • Frangelico Bread Pudding

      vanilla gelato, bourbon-caramel sauce
      $7.00
    • Mud Pie

      coffee gelato, Oreo cookie crust, chocolate, caramel, candied pecans
      $8.00
    • Meyer Lemon Cheesecake

      buttery shortbread crust, chocolate-drizzled strawberry
      $8.00
    • Gelato Sampler

      a trio of our daily housemade gelato flavors
      $8.00

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