Pesto Italian Restaurant

Pesto Italian Restaurant Menu

(310) 375-0241
3879 Pacific Coast Hwy, Torrance, CA 90505

Appetizers


Empanada
$3.99
Crescent-shaped turnover. Choose a style.
Dozen of Empanadas
$39.99
Crescent-shaped turnover. Choose a style.
Fried Calamari
$13.99
Calamari lightly breaded and fried. Served with marinara sauce.
Fried Zucchinis
$9.99
Cooked in oil.
Fried Mozzarella Sticks
$9.99
Mozzarella cheese, breaded and fried, topped with our house-made tomato sauce.
Mozzarella Caprese
$10.99
Fresh Buffalo mozzarella and sliced Roma tomatoes garnished with basil, arugula and our balsamic reduction.
Bruschetta Pomodoro
$9.99
Freshly diced tomatoes marinated with garlic and balsamic on the top toasted crostini with basil and parsley.
Garlic Bread
$5.99
Our homemade bread toasted with garlic, oil, Parmesan and parsley.
Antipasto Plate
$11.99
Pepperoni, salami, prosciutto, Roma tomato, fresh basil and mozzarella cheese.
Chicken Wings
$8.95
Chicken fresh from the oven, breaded and coated in Buffalo sauce.
Small Bruschetta Pizza
14.99
Fresh Roma tomatoes and arugula with burrata cheese, basil, garlic and balsamic.

$Soups


Meatballs Soup
$10.99
Broth with balls of seasoned meat.
Shrimp Soup
$12.99
Minestrone Soup
$6.99
Hearty vegetable soup.
Ortolana Soup
7.99
Vegetable soup pureed with a splash of cream.

$Salads

Add ons for an additional charge.
Beet Salad
Red beets, arrugala tomatoes, avocado, gorgonzola cheese, olive oil and red vinegar.
Green Salad
Romaine lettuce, tomatoes, finely shaved cabbage, garbanzo beans and our house dressing.
Caesar Salad
Romaine lettuce tossed with our homemade Caesar dressing and topped with fresh Parmesan and croutons.
Chopped Italian Salad
Romaine and iceberg lettuce chopped with salami, mozzarella cheese, garbanzo beans and tomatoes tossed with house dressing.
Chopped Pesto Salad
The Italian salad topped with chopped chicken, shaved cabbage and bacon, served with house dressing.
Spinach Salad
Fresh spinach, diced Roma tomatoes and feta cheese tossed with balsamic dressing.
Povery Salad
Arugula, tomatoes, mushrooms, zucchini and feta cheese topped with grilled chicken and sauteed shrimp in white wine garlic sauce with house dressing.
Arugula Salad
Fresh Roma tomatoes, fresh Parmesan cheese and feta cheese with house dressing.
Bruschetta Salad
Fresh Roma tomatoes and arugula with burrata cheese, basil, garlic and our balzamic dressing.
Mango Salad
$10.99
Spring mixed lettuce, red onions, tomatoes, fresh mango, feta cheese and rice vinegar honey dressing.
Chopped Chef's Salad
10.99
The Italian salad topped with chopped turkey, shaved cabbage and bacon.

$Pizza

Our dough is homemade. Substitute gluten-free pizza or vegan cheese for an additional charge for the medium-sized pizza only. Add extra ingredients for an additional charge.
10" Small Arrugala Prosciutto Pizza
$15.00
Prosciutto, mozzarella, arrugula, capers, reduced balsamic and fresh Parmesan on top.
12" Medium Arrugala Prosciutto Pizza
$17.00
Prosciutto, mozzarella, arrugula, capers, reduced balsamic and fresh parmesan on top.
10" Small Artichokes Gorgonzola Pizza
$16.00
Fresh tomatoes, mozzarella cheese, mushrooms and Gorgonzola cheese.
12" Medium Artichokes Gorgonzola Pizza
$18.00
Fresh tomatoes, mozzarella cheese, mushrooms and Gorgonzola cheese.
10" Small Margarita Pizza
$13.00
Marinara sauce, mozzarella cheese, fresh tomato and basil.
12" Medium Margarita Pizza
$15.00
Marinara sauce, mozzarella cheese, fresh tomato and basil.
10" Small Pepperoni Pizza
$14.00
12" Medium Pepperoni Pizza
$16.00
10" Small Sausage Pizza
$14.00
12" Medium Sausage Pizza
$16.00
10" Small Meat Lovers Pizza
$16.00
Pepperoni, ham, sausage and meat balls.
12" Medium Meat Lovers Pizza
$18.00
Pepperoni, ham, sausage and meat balls.
10" Small Hawaiian Pizza
$15.00
12" Medium Hawaiian Pizza
$17.00
10" Small BBQ Chicken Pizza
$15.00
BBQ sauce, mozzarella and chicken.
12" Medium BBQ Chicken Pizza
$17.00
BBQ sauce, mozzarella and chicken.
10" Small Pizza Primavera
$15.00
Zucchini, broccoli, carrots, black olives, mushrooms, marinara and mozzarella cheese.
12" Medium Pizza Primavera
$17.00
Zucchini, broccoli, carrots, black olives, mushrooms, marinara and mozzarella cheese.
10" Small Chicken Pesto Pizza
$15.00
Pesto sauce, mozzarella and chicken.
12" Medium Chicken Pesto Pizza
$17.00
Pesto sauce, mozzarella and chicken.
10" Small Shrimp Alfredo Pizza
$17.99
Alfredo sauce, mozzarella, red peppers and shrimp.
12" Medium Shrimp Alfredo Pizza
$19.99
Alfredo sauce, mozzarella, red peppers and shrimp.
10" Small Florentine Pizza
$15.00
Marinara sauce, mozzarella, spinach, mushrooms and feta cheese.
12" Medium Florentine Pizza
$17.00
Marinara sauce, mozzarella, spinach, mushrooms and feta cheese.
10" Small White Pizza
$15.00
Ricotta, mozzarella, bacon, spinach, oregano and chili flakes.
12" Medium White Pizza
$17.00
Ricotta, mozzarella, bacon, spinach, oregano and chili flakes.
10" Small Spicy Pizza
$16.00
Marinara sauce, mozzarella, mushrooms, onions, sausage, meatball and chili flakes.
12" Medium Spicy Pizza
$18.00
Marinara sauce, mozzarella, mushrooms, onions, sausage, meatball and chili flakes.
Ham and Cheese Pizza
Hawaiian Pizza

Calzone


Make Your Own Calzone
Comes with 1 choice of vegetables or meat, mozzarella, and ricotta cheese. Additional toppings for an additional charge.

Plates

All dishes are served with marinara pasta, roasted potatoes or vegetables. Add other sauces for an additional charge.
Grilled Salmon Plate
$20.99
Choice of sauce: pesto, checca, piccata.
Chicken Piccata Plate
$19.99
Chicken breast medallions with lemon, capers, parsley, and garlic wine sauce.
Veal Piccata Plate
$21.99
Veal medallions with lemon, capers, parsley and garlic wine sauce.
Chicken Parmigiana Plate
$19.99
Breaded chicken with melted mozzarella and marinara sauce.
Veal Parmigiana Plate
$21.99
Breaded veal with melted mozzarella and marinara sauce.
Eggplant Parmigiana Plate
$17.99
Eggplant lightly breaded and topped with melted mozzarella and marinara sauce.
Eggplant Mama Mia Plate
$19.99
Eggplant Parmigiana with grilled chicken and fresh mozzarella cheese layered between marinara sauce.
Chicken Melanzana Plate
$19.99
Eggplant topped with chicken breast, prosciutto, melted mozzarella cheese, garlic and Marsala wine.
Veal Marsala Plate
$21.99
Veal medallions with garlic, parsley, and mushrooms in marsala wine sauce.
Chicken Marsala Plate
$19.99
Chicken breast medallions with garlic, parsley and mushrooms in Marsala wine sauce.
Chicken Cacciatore Plate
$19.99
Baked chicken breast, onions, mushrooms, red peppers in white wine pomodoro sauce.
Chicken Florentino Plate
$19.99
Grilled chicken breast, marinara sauce, spinach, baked mozzarella cheese and diced tomatoes on top.
Grilled Chicken Breast Plate
$14.99
10 oz. Rib Eye Steak Plate
$24.99
Served with sauteed mushrooms, onions and roasted potatoes.
Salmon Checca Plate
14.99
Grilled salmon topped with fresh tomato, basil and garlic sauce. Served with choice of pasta, potatoes or vegetables.

$Raviolis

Served with a choice of sauce.
Raviolis
$17.99
Choose a style.
Squash Raviolis
$17.99
Served with light cream and white wine sauce.
Lobster Raviolis
$17.99
Served with pink sauce.
Gnocchi Potato Dumplings
$17.99
Filled dough.
Gnocchi Gorgonzola
$17.99
Served with cream sauce and baked mozzarella cheese.
Cannelloni
$15.99
Topped with marinara sauce and light white cream. Served with a choice of style.
Spinach Ravioli
12.99
Your choice of marinara, Alfredo, checca or pink sauce.

$Homemade Lasagna


Beef Lasagna
$17.99
Layered dish with wide flat pasta. Italian dish made of stacked layers of thin flat pasta alternating with fillings.
Beef Lasagna
$13.99
Chicken Lasagna
$12.99
Vegetable Lasagna
12.99

$Pastas

We also offer gluten free and whole wheat pasta for an additional charge.
Spaghetti Pomodoro
$14.99
Garlic, fresh basil over spaghetti in our marinara sauce.
Spaghetti Meatballs
$17.99
Homemade meatballs served over spaghetti in our tomato sauce.
Spaghetti Meat Sauce
$17.99
Ground beef served over spaghetti in our marinara sauce.
Spaghetti Sausage
$17.99
Italian sausage, sauteed onions and green peppers served over spaghetti in our marinara sauce.
Linguine al Pesto
$14.99
Homemade basil pesto sauce served over linguine topped with roasted pine nuts.
Linguine al Pesto with Shrimp
$19.99
Homemade basil pesto sauce served over linguine topped with roasted pine nuts.
Linguine al Pesto with Chicken
$17.99
Homemade basil pesto sauce served over linguine topped with roasted pine nuts.
Spaghetti Carbonara
$17.99
Mushrooms and bacon tossed with spaghetti and a creamy pink sauce.
Capellini Primavera
$17.99
Broccoli, carrots, mushrooms and zucchini tossed with angel hair and served in our marinara sauce.
Fettuccine Alfredo
$14.99
Homemade cream sauce served over fettuccine.
Fettuccine Alfredo with Shrimp
$19.99
Homemade cream sauce served over fettuccine.
Fettuccine Alfredo with Chicken
$17.99
Homemade cream sauce served over fettuccine.
Rigatoni Sausage Pasta
$17.99
Basil, garlic, mushrooms, spinach and sun dried tomatoes with olive oil.
Baked Rigatoni
$17.99
Mozzarella cheese, ground beef served over rigatoni in our marinara sauce.
Pasta al Funhgi
$17.99
Sauteed mushrooms, basil, garlic. served over spaghetti with our marinara sauce.
Penne Asparagus
13.99
Penne tossed with sauteed onions, red peppers, chili flakes and asparagus, topped with tomato sauce and fresh Parmesan.

$Seafood Pastas

Substitute gluten free or whole wheat pasta for an additional charge.
Linguini Pescatore
$24.99
Clams, mussels, shrimp, calamari and garlic served over linguini in a wine tomato sauce.
Capellini Pipone
$19.99
Chicken, shrimp, mushrooms, spinach and onions tossed with capellini in a white wine marinara arrabiata spicy sauce.
Linguini and Clams
$19.99
Clams and garlic served over linguini in a choice of a sauce.
Shrimp Diablo
$19.99
Shrimp served over linguini in a spicy wine tomato sauce.
Fettuccine a la Mare
$19.99
Chicken, shrimp, calamari, onions, garlic and red peppers in a wine tomato sauce.
Capellini Special
$19.99
Chicken, shrimp, mushrooms, spinach and onions over capellini in a creamy white wine sauce.
Calamari Marinara
$19.99
Sauteed calamari, garlic and basil tossed with linguini in a wine tomato sauce and light chili flakes.
Seafood Chioppino
$24.99
Clams, mussels, shrimp and calamari topped with a chioppino sauce and served with linguine al olio.
Shrimp Scampi
$19.99
Sauteed shrimp and linguini pasta tossed with lemon, caper, parsley, oregano, chili flakes and garlic wine sauce.
Penne Vodka with Shrimp
$19.99
Served with mushrooms, light onions and a creamy pink sauce.
Tomato Basil Cream Pasta
$19.99
Shrimp, Roma tomatoes and fresh basil with penne pasta creamy.
Salmon Checca
$20.99
Grilled salmon topped with fresh tomato, basil and garlic sauce. Served with linguine al olio.
Salmon al Filetto
$20.99
Baked salmon with basil, garlic and parsley in a wine tomato sauce. Served with linguine al olio.
Salmon Picatta
$20.99
Grilled salmon with lemon, caper, parsley and garlic wine sauce. Served with steamed veggies.
Penne Asparagus with Shrimp
$19.99
Sauteed onions, garlic, red peppers, asparagus, light chili flakes, basil, wine marinara sauce and fresh Parmesan cheese on top.
Linguini Carbonara
$10.99
Mushrooms and bacon tossed with linguini in a creamy pink sauce.
Linguini Primavera
10.99
Broccoli, carrots, mushrooms and zucchini tossed with linguini and served in our marinara sauce.

$Side Orders


Roasted Potatoes
$6.00
Spinach
$6.00
Choice of style.
Mixed Veggies
$6.00
Choice of style.
Broccoli
$6.00
Broccoli cooked using moist heat. Broccoli cooked in oil or fat overheat. Choice of style.
Sauteed Mushrooms
$6.00
Homemade Meatballs
$8.99
6 pieces with marinara sauce. Ball of seasoned meat.
Italian Sausage
$8.99
2 pieces with marinara sauce. Seasoned ground meat that has been wrapped in a casing. Pork sausage.
8 oz. Meat Sauce
$8.99
Home Made Meatballs with Baked Mozzarella
$9.99
Ball of seasoned meat with baked mozzarella.
Shrimp
$10.99
Shellfish. 8 pieces with your choice of sauce.
Clams
$9.99
Mollusc. 8 pieces with your choice of sauce.
Mussels
$9.99
Mollusk. Served with your choice of sauce.
Salmon
$8.00
Side of Grilled Chicken Breast
6.99

$Desserts


Cannoli
$6.99
3 pieces. Fried pastry with a sweet creamy filling.
Tiramisu
$6.99
Coffee soaked cake with chocolate and mascarpone cheese. A coffee-flavored Italian dessert. It is made of ladyfingers (savoiardi) dipped in coffee, layered with a whipped mixture of eggs, sugar, and mascarpone cheese, flavored with cocoa.
Cheesecake
$6.99
Rich creamy cake.
Spumoni
$7.99
Nutella Ravioli
$6.99
Flan
$5.00
Ice Cream
6.00
Served with a choice of style.

$Cold Beverages


Soda
$2.99
Lemonade
$2.99
Orange Juice
$2.99
Iced Tea
$2.99
Milk
$2.99
Chocolate Milk
$2.99
San Pellegrino Sparkling Water
$3.99
Panna Still Water
4.50

$Hot Beverages


Coffee
$2.99
Hot Tea
$2.99
Green or black.
Espresso
$2.99
Cappuccino
$3.99
Coffee Latte
$3.99
Hot Chocolate
2.99

$Sandwiches (Archived)


Chicken Milanesa Sandwich
$8.99
Served with a small mixed green salad.
Ham and Cheese Sandwich
$6.99
Served with a small mixed green salad.
Chicken Parmigiana Sandwich
$9.99
Served with a small mixed green salad.
Turkey Breast Sandwich
$8.99
Served with a small mixed green salad.
Meatball Sandwich
$8.99
Served with a small mixed green salad.
Sausage, Onion and Green Peppers Sandwich
$8.99
Served with a small mixed green salad.
Chicken Pesto Sandwich
$8.99
Served with a small mixed green salad.
Italian Submarine Sandwich
$8.99
Salami, pepperoni and turkey. Served with a small mixed green salad.
Ribeye Steak Sandwich
$12.99
6 oz. Served with a small mixed green salad.

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