Carmel's Bistro Giovanni Menu and Prices

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Carmel's Bistro Giovanni Menu

Last Update: 2025-03-14


Appetizers

Mama Mia Garlic bread

$4.95

Steamers

$11.95

Steamed clams & mussels in a white wine, garlic olive oil & clam broth

Gamberetti al Pompodori

$11.95

Prawns sautéed with basil, garlic, roma tomatoes, artichoke hearts & pancetta

Carpaccio Renaissance

$9.95

Just the way Vittore Carpaccio would like it! Thinly sliced Filet Mignon, grated parmesan with a wedge of lemon

Crab Cakes

$10.95

With our spicy port wine, molasses sauce

Frito Misto Combo

$13.95

Prawns, calamari & artichoke-hearts, spicy hot & sweet garlic sauce

Monterey Bay Calamari

$10.95

Lightly fried, garlic lemon aioli

Castorville Artichoke Hearts

$9.95

Lightly fried, garlic lemon aioli

Prosciutto & Pears

$9.95

Thinly sliced Parma Prosciutto and pear


Salads

Burata Prosciutto Salad

$11.95

Vine ripened tomatoes, burata cheese, prosciutto & organic basil in balsamic vinaigrette

Grandma's Insalatina Greca

$8.95

Chopped lettuce with diced tomatoes, cucumber & red onions topped with sundried cranberries, olives, feta & our secret dressing

Caesar Salad

$6.95

Romaine tossed with our homemade dressing, croutons & fresh parmesan

Insalatina Vergine

$7.95

Mixed baby greens with Blue Cheese, dried cranberries & almonds in a raspberry vinaigrette


Pizzettasgluten free pizza crust available

Pollo Pesto

$15.95

Chicken, artichoke hearts, olives & mozzarella

Pizza Giovanni

$14.95

Tuscan sausage, caramelized Maui onions & mozzarella

Pizza Margarita

$13.95

A Classic! Vine ripened roma tomatoes, fresh mozzarella & basil


Main Entrees

Osso Bucco

$25.95

Braised veal with sweet anise, carrots, onions, celery & tomatoes served over pasta couscous

Veal Marsala

$24.95

Veal lightly breaded and sautéed with mushrooms, sweet marsala wine, mashed potatoes & vegetables

Veal Piccata

$24.95

Veal lightly breaded & sautéed with garlic, capers, lemon, white wine, served with mashed potatoes & vegetables

Salmon Dijon

$24.95

Dijon encrusted salmon lightly breaded and pan seared, topped with a creamy lemon caper sauce, served with pasta

Papa's Cioppino

$24.95

A classic seafood stew with a bit of everything from the sea. Shrimp, scallops, clams, mussels, fish & crab meat, seasoned with our Southern Italian spices in a hearty tomato broth

Lamb Shank

$24.95

Braised lamb shank topped with a red wine sauce served over garlic mashed potatoes and steamed vegetables

Seabass

$18.95

Seabass topped with roma tomato piccata style served with pasta & vegetables

Pollo Parmigiana

$18.95

Chicken breast breaded and topped with marinara, mozzarella & parmesan cheese served with pasta and vegetables

Chicken Marsala

$18.95

Chicken breast in a sweet marsala wine sauce served with mashed potatoes & vegetables

Pollo Piccata

$18.95

Chicken breast in a lemon caper white wine sauce served with mashed potatoes & vegetables


Ravioli's

Lobster Ravioli

$24.95

Spinach, mushrooms & tomato in a truffle cream sauce

Crab Ravioli

$21.95

Champagne cream sauce

Grandma's Spinach Ravioli

$17.95

In marinara and topped with béchamel


Pastas Giovannigluten free pasta available

Papa's Pasta Pescetori

$24.95

Clams, mussels, prawns, scallops & salmon in white wine, tomato & garlic broth tossed with linguini

Misto Di Mare

$22.95

Prawns, scallops & artichoke hearts in a light garlic cream sauce over linguini

Linguini Gamberi

$19.95

Prawns, white wine, garlic, chili flakes & parsley over linguini

Pasta Mamma Mia

$18.95

Bistro style meatballs marinated in Mediterranean spices over pasta

Spicy Coconut Prawns

$18.95

Prawns sautéed in a light coconut curry cream sauce served over mushroom risotto or pasta

Pasta Salmon Picatta

$18.95

Salmon pieces in a lemon butter sauce with pancetta, sundried tomatoes, artichoke hearts & capers tossed with whole wheat pasta

Mama's Spicy Pasta Piccata

$17.95

Sliced chicken breast & artichoke hearts in a spicy sauce tossed with linguine

Linguini & Clams

$16.95

Fresh clams with olive oil, garlic & lemon zest over linguini

Linguine & Clams Alfredo

$16.95

Clams tossed in a light creamy sauce tossed with linguini

Pasta Palermo

$16.95

Rigatoni, Italian sausage, roasted bell peppers, caramelized onions & mozzarella cheese baked in chili marinara sauce

Carbonara

$16.95

Pancetta, shallots & peas in a cream sauce tossed with linguini

Grandmas Gnocchi

$15.95

Gnocchi baked with mascarpone and gorgonzola cheeses, covered in béchamel & parmesan

Pasta Putanesca

$15.95

Olives, capers, anchovies, sun-dried tomatoes & garlic in a spicy tomato sauce tossed with penne pasta

Mama's Linguini Bolognese

$15.95

A classic dish with a handed down recipe. Ground beef with a homemade sauce over fettuccini

Pomodoro Fresca

$14.95

Tomatoes, olive oil, garlic & fresh basil over whole wheat pasta


Breakfast Combos

2 Eggs & Toast

$11.95

Served w/ Your Choice of 3 Slices of Bacon, 2 Sausage Links or Ham Steak; Hash Brown or Home Fries

2 Slices of French Toast & 2 Eggs

$15.95

w/ Your Choice of 3 Slices of Bacon, 2 Sausage Links or Ham Steak

2 Buttermilk Pancakes & 2 Eggs

$14.95

w/ Your Choice of 3 Slices of Bacon, 2 Sausage Links or Ham Steak


Beaujolais Specialties

Huevos Rancheros

$12.95

Open Face on a Corn Tortilla, 2 Eggs, Pinto Beans, Monterey Jack, Salsa, Sour Cream, & Avocado. Your Choice Spicy or Not!

Belgium Waffle

$10.95

Topped with Fresh Whipped Cream. (Add Fresh Berries or Warm Cinnamon Apples & Pears 3.95)

Cinnamon Raisin French Toast

$11.95

w/ Warm Maple Syrup and Butter.(Add Fresh Berries or Warm Cinnamon Apples & Pears 3.95)

Lox

$14.95

Bagel, Smoked Salmon, Cream Cheese, Capers & Red Onions

Francisco's Vegetable Frittata

$11.95

Baked Egg Dish w/ Broccoli, Zucchini & Carrots Topped w/ Monterey Jack Cheese Served w/ Breakfast Potatoes

Francisco's All Meat Frittata

$12.95

Baked Egg Dish w/ Sausage, Bacon & Ham Topped w/ Fontina Cheese; Served w/ Breakfast Potatoes


Bistro Soft Scrambles & OmeletsAll served with your choice of hash browns or breakfast potatoes & a side of toast. (Egg Whites available).

Pacific Scramble

$11.95

Fresh Spinach, Mushrooms, Chopped Bacon, Onions & Tomatoes Topped w/ Melted Swiss Cheese

Egg Whites Scramble

$11.95

Tomatoes, Onions & Cilantro

Spanish Scramble

$12.95

Mushrooms & Cheddar w/ Fresh Salsa

Vegetarian Omelet

$12.95

Mushrooms, Bell Peppers, Onions & Monterey Jack

Carmel Omelet

$13.95

Shrimp, Avocado & Cheddar

All American Omelet

$12.95

Ham, Bacon & Cheddar


Eggs BenedictAll served with your choice of hash brown or breakfast potatoes.

Classic

$11.95

Canadian Bacon w/ Fresh Made Hollandaise Sauce.

Chef's Favorite

$11.95

Classic w/ a Special Chipotle Hollandaise

Crab Cake

$15.95

House Made Crab Cakes

Spinach, Tomato & Avocado

$12.95

a California Favorite


Bistro Pancakes

3 Large Golden Buttermilk Pancakes

$9.95

w/ Fresh Berries

$13.95

w/ Fresh Bananas & Almonds

$11.95

w/ Warm Cinnamon Apples & Pears Drizzled w/ Caramel Sauce

$12.95


Side Orders

Toast or English Muffin

$1.95

Bagel

$2.95

Two Eggs (Any Style)

$3.95

Chicken Apple Sausage

$4.95

Sausage, Bacon or Ham Steak

$3.95

Hash Browns

$3.95

Breakfast Potatoes

$3.95

Yogurt

$3.95 - $5.95

Grits

$3.95

Fresh Fruit

$4.95 - $6.95

Fresh Berries

$5.95 - $8.95

Oatmeal (w/ Traditional Condiments)

$7.95


Desserts

Tiramisu "Pick Me Up"

$7.95

Layers of Kahlua & Coffee Dipped Ladyfingers w/ Chef's Own Whipped Marscapone Recipe

Creme Brulee

$7.95

Rich Vanilla Bean Custard w/ Caramelized Sugar Crust

Espresso Creme Brulee

$7.95

Creme Brulee w/ shot Lavazza espresso mixed in

Chocolate Torte

$7.95

Warm Flourless Chocolate Cake w/ Caramelized Walnuts

Chocolate Mousse

$7.95

Light & Airy w/ a Rich Chocolate Flavor & Velvety Smooth Texture

Apple & Pear Crisp

$8.95

Apples 7 Pears Sauteed w/ Cinnamon & Sugar in a Candied Almond Shell; Topped w/ Vanilla Ice Cream

Ricotta Cheese Flan

$7.95

Soft Vanilla & Ricotta Cheese Custard w/ a Smooth & Subtle Caramel Glaze

Bread Pudding

$8.95

Traditional Warm Bread Pudding w/ a Brandy Sauce; Served w/ Vanilla Ice Cream

Vanilla Ice Cream

$6.95

Raspberry Sorbet

$6.95

Spumoni

$6.95


Port

Graham's LBV

$8.00

Graham's "Six Grapes" Reserve

$8.00

Graham's 10 Year Tawny

$11.00

Da Giovanni Ltd. Private Selection

$12.00

Graham's 20 Year Tawny

$20.00


White Digestifs

Lemoncello

$12.00

From the Zest of Femminello St Teresa Lemons

Ice Wine

$12.00

2008 da Giovanni Late Harvest Yakima Valley


Lorenzo Inga Grappa(All Grappa 12.00)

Dolcetto

Price may varies

Lightly Tannic, Bitterish & Fruity

Barolo

Price may varies

Fruity w/ Hints of Blueberries and Wild Berries

Gavi di Gavi

Price may varies

Savory, Lightly Bitterish w/ Hints of Almonds

Pinot Noir

Price may varies

Smooth & Fruity, Lightly Tannic, w/ Hints of Wild Berries, Blackberries & Black Currant

Prosecco

Price may varies

Fruity--Typical of Prosecco Grape--w/ Hints of Baked Apple


Hot BeveragesWe proudly serve Lavazza coffee! Italy's best!

Numi Organic Hot Tea

$3.50

Coffee

$3.50

Espresso

$3.50

Americano

$3.75

Macchiato

$4.00

Cappuccino

$4.25

Latte

$4.50

Mocha

$4.75

Red Eye

$4.75


CordialsAll Cordials 10.00. No Extra Charge for Coffee & Whipped Cream!

Amaretto di Saranno

Price may varies

Bailey's Irish Cream

Price may varies

Chambord

Price may varies

Drambuie

Price may varies

Frangelico

Price may varies

Godiva Chocolate

Price may varies

Grand Marnier

Price may varies

Kahlua

Price may varies

Sambvca

Price may varies

St. Germain

Price may varies

Tuaca

Price may varies


Cognac

Courvosier VS

$12.00

Courvosier VSOP

$17.00

Landy VS

$9.00

Landy XO

$28.00

Remy Martin 1738

$16.00

Remy Martin VSOP

$18.00

Remy Martin XO

$40.00


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