Cafe Pesto

Cafe Pesto Menu

(808) 882-1071
Kawaihae Hbr Lower Level, Kamuela, HI 96743
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Appetizers


Focaccia
$4.95
Freshly baked pizza bread with choice of: herbed big island goat cheese, fresh rosemary gorgonzola, or greek olive pesto
Shrimp Half Moon Nachos
$14.95
Crispy asian style chips topped with smoked mozzarella, split jumbo shrimp, cilantro sour cream, a mild chili dressing, and big island corn relish
Asian Pacific Crab Cakes
$14.95
Light & crispy served with baby wild greens, pickled cucumber namasu and a honey-miso vinaigrette
Crispy Coconut Crusted Calamari
$14.95
Set on a slaw of arugula, won bok and pickled ginger, accented with a honey mustard-mango dipping sauce
Sesame-Crusted Big Island Goat Cheese
$13.95
Broiled eggplant, vine-ripened organic tomatoes, spinach and a balsamic-citrus vinaigrette
Smoked Salmon Pizzette
$10.95
A petite pizza with rosemary gorgonzola, fresh spinach and sweet local onions
Crab Quesadilla
$10.95
An open face petite pizza with cilantro pesto, blended cheeses, chipotle salsa and sweet blue crab meat
Fresh Basil Crostini
3.95
Classic french baguette toasted with a creamy, basil infused garlic butter

$Soups & Organic Salads

House dressings: creamy pesto, rosemary gorgonzola, herbed garlic vinaigrette, olive oil & balsamic vinegar
Soup Special of the Day
$5.50
Wild Greens Salad
$6.50
An eclectic blend of locally grown organic baby lettuces, cucumbers, julienne carrots, sweet local onions, kalamata olives, and vine-ripened organic tomatoes
Volcano Mist
$10.95
Delicate organic greens, sweet organic waimea tomatoes, smoky mozzarella, drizzled with a citrus balsamic vinaigrette, garnished with madam pele crisped local onion rings
Chicken Lallo Rosa
$14.95
Grilled free range chicken breast tossed organic baby greens, sweet local onions, vine-ripened organic tomatoes, dressed with a fresh cilantro dressing
Grilled Fresh Catch Salad
A refreshing combination of Island fish over organic baby lettuces mandolin vegetable and fruit salsa with a light sesame citrus vinaigrette
Seared Poke with Spinach
Sesame-soy marinated fresh ahi served with green onions, pickled ginger, and a tamarind honey vinaigrette
Blue Caesar Salad
7.95-11.95
Crisp hearts of big island baby romaine, anchovy buttered croutons and gorgonzola

$Pesto's Provocative Pastas


A Simple Classic
$17.95-14.95
Sugar snap peas, hon shimeji mushrooms, vine ripe tomatoes shaved parmesan, garlic infused olive oil, penne pasta
Something Hearty
$22.95-17.95
Big island beef and smoked pork sausage meatballs served in a spicy roasted pepper marinara over linguine with fresh mushrooms, spinach and caramelized onions
Smoked Salmon Alfredo
$22.95-17.95
Smoked salmon, fettuccine, sun-dried tomatoes, shiitake mushrooms, fresh grated parmesan cheeses, and a light classically inspired cream sauce
Shrimp Scampi
$26.95-19.95
Pan-seared jumbo asian tiger shrimp, fresh garlic and tomatoes de glazed with a fennel laced liqueur, white wine and butter cream served over penne pasta
Linguine al Pesto
17.95
Tossed in basil pesto, highlighted with a roasted tomato marinara topped with grilled smoked chicken-apple sausage

$Creative Island Cuisine


Today's Fresh Catch - Grilled or Sauteed
Nestled on a bed of japanese soba noodles, hon shimeji mushrooms, sugar snap peas, accented with a fresh vietnamese coriander pesto
Tenderloin of Beef and Asian Tiger Shrimp
$34.95
A petite grilled medallion of black angus beef, offered with an herb wild mushroom ragout, nestled on a bed of roasted garlic mashed potatoes, crowned with succulent shrimp in a tomato beurre blanc. All beef option available same price
Wok Fired Shrimp & Scallops
$26.95
Seared island spinach, sugar snap peas and baby bok choy served over pad thai noodles, tossed in a coconut red curry blend and garnished with roasted macadamia nuts
Grilled Chicken & Hamakua Mushroom Risotto
$22.95
Wood-roasted chicken breast, caramelized onions & a hamakua mushroom medly, served in a creamy, saffron arborio rice
Free Range Chicken & Forest Mushroom Risotto
$22.95
Rosemary grilled organic chicken breast, caramelized bell peppers, sweet maui onions, shiitake and oyster mushrooms, served over classic italian arborio rice
Pacific Island Seafood Risotto
$36.95
A sampling of the big island's finest fresh local fish, black tiger shrimp, tender scallops, petite split hawaiian lobster tail, melded with saffron arborio rice and savory sweet chili cream
Hibachi Style Baby Back Ribs
26.95
Baby back pork ribs, chipotle barbeque sauce served with mashed patatoes or thai jasmine rice steamed local vegetables

$Hand Tossed, Wood Fired Pizzas


Four Cheese Pizza
$9.95-11.95
Simple and rustic, with fresh herbs, tomato sauce, and blended cheeses
Pepperoni Classico
$11.95-18.95
Italian sausage, dry salami, pepperoni and red onion
Pizza Luau
$11.95-18.95
Kalua pork, local sweet onions and fresh hawaiian pineapple
Oriental al Pesto
$11.95-18.95
Fresh basil pesto, roasted garlic, sun-dried tomatoes and japanese eggplant
Wild Mushrooms & Artichokes
$12.95-19.95
Fresh shiitake and oyster mushrooms, artichokes and rosemary gorgonzola sauce
Southwestern
$13.95-20.95
Fresh cilantro pesto, chipotle barbeque chicken, red onions, big island goat cheese
Chili Grilled Shrimp
$12.95-19.95
Chili seasoned large shrimp over cilantro creme fraiche, shiitake mushrooms and green onions
Greek Pizza
$12.95-19.95
Calamata olive pesto, sweet peppers, rich bulgarian feta, finished with fresh spinach
Big Island B.L.T.
$11.95-18.95
Sliced vine ripe tomatoes on creamy pesto, crispy prosciutto ham, baby romaine and parmesan garnish
Lokelani
11.95-18.95
A light cheese pizza with basil pesto, vine-ripened tomatoes, spinach, and gorgonzola crumbles

$Create Your Own Special Pizza

All pizzas are available without cheese
Pizza Margherite
$9.95-11.95
Selection of Toppings
Anchovy, black olive, jalapenos, red onion 9" $1.50, 12" 2.50, artichoke hearts, feta cheese, gorgonzola cheese, kalua-style pork or turkey, oriental mushrooms, vine-ripened tomatoes 9" $2.95, 12" $3.95, chipotle barbecue chicken, marinated chicken breast, prosciutto ham 9" $3.50, 12" $5.50, bay shrimp, dry salami, extra cheese, fresh mushrooms, italian sausage, pepperoni, pesto: basil, cilantro, olive, smoked ham, sweet peppers 9" $2.50, 12" $3.50, chicken-apple sausage 9" $3.50, 12" $4.50, crab, goat cheese big island 9" $4.95, 12" $6.95, fresh pineapple, japanese eggplant, roasted garlic, spinach fresh, sweet local onions 9" $1.95, 12" $2.95, smoked salmon 9" $4.95, 12" $5.95, sun-dried tomatoes 9" $2.25, 12" $3.25, sweet ch

Cheese Calzones

Served with soup or salad
Hamakua
$19.95
Chipotle barbeque chicken breast, cilantro pesto, red onions, big island goat cheese, and a tahitian lime coulis
Toscana
$19.95
Prosciutto ham, fresh mushrooms, and grainy dijon mustard
Greek
$19.95
Fresh spinach, black olives, feta cheese, tri-colored bell peppers
East West
19.95
Sweet japanese eggplant, artichokes, sun-dried tomatoes, and rosemary gorgonzola sauce

$Kids

Keiki under 10 only. Adults need not apply
Potter's Pizza
$7.95
Hop on the hogwart express & pick the pizza choice. Harry's magic herbs & get 5 pesto points
Pele's Pasta
$7.95
Noodles with a passion-red, white or butter sauce. Hawaiian herbs, volcanic veggies or pua a sausage for 5 pesto points
Shrek's Caesar
$7.95
Crunchy croutons & get 5 pesto points
Lone Free Ranger
$7.95
Grilled chicken over the raddest risotto rice with veggies or herbs 5 pesto points
Tigger's Turkey
$7.95
With veggies or herbs 5 pesto points
Spongebob Smoothie
5.95
Squarepants, strawberry, guava, papaya, banana, raspberry, mango, lilikoi, pina colada

$Desserts


Cookies & Cream Cheesecake
$5.95
With macadamia nut cookie crust
Hot Keanakolu Apple Crisp
$5.95
Freshly sliced apples and a macadamia nut crumb topping
Ganache
$4.95
Chocolate torte with raspberry puree
Creme Brulee
$5.95
With fresh seasonal fruit preserves
Warm Coconut Tart
$4.95
Sweet cream anglaise
Macadamia Nut Cookie
$1.95-2.95
With dark chocolate chunks
Big Island Tropical
$5.95
Island made ice cream & sorbet
Ala Mode on Any Dessert
3.95-5.95

$Finishing Touches


Espresso
$3.50
Rich, full bodied dark roasted
Cafe Latte
$4.50
Espresso with steamed milk
Cappuccino
$4.25
Double espresso with steamed milk
Kona Frappuccino Smoothie
$5.95
Cool and refreshing blended cappuccino with yogurt or ice cream
Iced Cappuccino
$4.25
Double espresso on ice with whipped cream
Cafe Mocha
$4.95
Espresso with chocolate and fresh steamed milk
Mocha Smoothie
$5.95
Chocolate espresso with yogurt or ice cream
Iced Mocha
$4.95
Espresso on ice with chocolate and fresh whipped cream
Hawaii Blended Coffee
3.50
Dark roast or gold decaf

$Beverages


Sodas, Lilikoi Iced Tea, Lemonade or Hilo Sunrise
$2.95
Hanaoka Farms Fruit Juices
Lilikoi or tahitian limeade
Waiwera Sparkling Water
$4.50
San Pellegrino Sparkling Water
$3.95
Tropical Fruit Smoothies
$5.95
With ice cream or non-fat yogurt
Kona Blended Coffee
$3.50
Ice Cream Floats
$5.95

Appetizers


Crab Quesadilla
$10.95
An open face petite pizza with cilantro pesto, blended cheeses, chipotle salsa and sweet blue crab meat
Focaccia
$4.95
Freshly baked pizza bread with choice of herbed goat cheese, greek olive pesto or rosemary gorgonzola
Smoked Salmon Pizzette
$10.95
A petite pizza with rosemary gorgonzola, fresh spinach and local sweet onions
Coconut Crusted Calamari
$14.95
Set on a slaw of arugula, won bok and pickled ginger, accented with a honey mustard-mango dipping sauce
Crostini
3.95
Classic french bread toasted with an herbed garlic butter

$Soups & Organic Salads

House dressings: creamy pesto, rosemary gorgonzola, herbed garlic vinaigrette, x-tra virgin olive oil & balsamic vinegar
Soup
$5.50
Pacific Crab Cake Salad
$14.95
Light and crispy, served with honey-miso vinaigrette, baby greens, pickled namasu
Thai Curry Shrimp
$14.95
Chili broiled shrimp over chilled fettuccine tossed with spinach, red onions and a red curry vinaigrette
Seared Poke with Spinach
Sesame marinated fresh island fish with green onions, ginger and tamarind honey vinaigrette
Grilled Fresh Catch Salad
A refreshing combination of island fish over organic baby lettuces and a light sesame citrus vinaigrette
Chicken Lolla Rosa
$14.95
Grilled chicken, tossed organic baby greens, local sweet onions, vine-ripened tomatoes, tossed with a fresh cilantro dressing
Greek Pasta Salad
$11.95
Spinach fettuccine tossed with black olives, sun-dried tomatoes, sweet peppers, marinated artichokes feta cheese
Blue Caesar Salad
$7.95-11.95
Crisp hearts of big island romaine, gorgonzola and anchovy buttered croutons
Wild Greens Salad
6.50
An eclectic blend of locally grown organic baby lettuces, cucumbers, carrots, sweet local onions, kalamata olives and sweet vine-ripened tomatoes

$Pastas & Risottos


Linguine al Pesto
$14.95
Grilled smoked chicken-apple sausage, vine-ripened tomatoes, roasted tomato-basil marinara
Salmon Alfredo
$15.95
Delicate fettuccine, smoked salmon, shiitake mushrooms, sun-dried tomatoes, fresh parmesan, light cream
Santa Fe Chicken
$16.95
Tender breast of chicken, sweet onions, bell peppers, chipotle marinara, cilantro tossed fettuccine
Chicken & Wild Mushroom Risotto
16.95
Marinated free range chicken breast, oriental mushrooms, sweet bell peppers, saffron rice. Available vegetarian style

$Cheese Calzones

Calzones with soup or salad, add $4.50
Onomea
$14.95
Sesame seared fresh island fish with sweet peppers, and a snow pea slaw
Southwestern
$13.95
Chipotle barbeque chicken breast, cilantro pesto, red onions, island goat cheese, yellow pepper salsa
Toscana
$13.95
Prosciutto ham, fresh mushrooms and grainy dijon mustard
East & West
$13.95
Sweet japanese eggplant, artichokes, sun-dried tomatoes and rosemary gorgonzola sauce
Greek
13.95
Spinach, black olives feta cheese, red, yellow and green bell peppers

$Hot Sandwiches

Sandwiches with soup or wild green salad, add $4.50. Sandwiches include molokai sweet potato salad
Fresh Island Fish
Today's fresh catch, with parsley dressing, lettuce, vine-ripened tomatoes on French bread or fajita
Miloli
$14.95
Garlic basted shrimp, pacific crab, sliced mushrooms, blended cheeses on french bread
Sandalwood
$10.95
Japanese eggplant, marinated artichokes, sun-dried tomatoes, rosemary gorgonzola on french bread
Smoked Ham
$10.95
Thinly sliced smoked ham, fresh mushrooms, dijon mustard, blended cheeses on french bread
Grilled Chicken Fajita
$11.95
Fajita wrapped, lean strips of chicken, charred peppers, onions and garlic
Hakalau
$10.95
Warm kalua turkey sandwich, wilted spinach, caramelized onions, poha berry-mango chutney on a garlic basted french roll
Pesto Cheeseburger
11.95
Freshy ground free range island beef crowned with melted smoked mozzarella & madame pele's onion crisp. Served with creamy pesto, vine ripe tomatoes, organic greens and herb garlic steak fries

$Wood Fired - Hand Tossed


Four Cheese Pizza
$9.95-11.95
Simple and rustic with fresh herbs, basil marinara, blended cheeses
Pepperoni Classico
$12.95-19.95
Italian sausage, dry salami, pepperoni and red onion
Pizza Luau
$11.95-18.95
Kalua-style pork, local sweet onions and fresh hawaiian pineapple
Oriental al Pesto
$11.95-18.95
Fresh basil pesto, roasted garlic, sun-dried tomatoes, japanese eggplant
Wild Mushrooms & Artichokes
$13.95-20.95
Fresh shiitake & oyster mushrooms, artichokes, rosemary gorgonzola sauce
Southwestern
$13.95-20.95
Fresh cilantro pesto, chipotle barbecue chicken, red onions, big island goat cheese
Chili Grilled Shrimp
$12.95-19.95
Chili seasoned large shrimp over cilantro creme fraiche shiitake mushrooms, green onions
Greek Pizza
$12.95-19.95
Calamata olive pesto sweet peppers, rich feta, finished with fresh spinach
Big Island B.L.T.
$11.95-18.95
Sliced vine ripe tomatoes, creamy pesto, crispy prosciutto ham baby romaine and parmesan garnish
Lokelani
11.95-18.95
A light cheese pizza with basil pesto, fresh vine-ripe tomatoes, spinach, gorgonzola crumbles

$Create Your Own Special Pizza

All pizzas are available without cheese
Pizza Margherite
$9.95-11.95
Selection of Toppings
Anchovy, black olive, jalapenos, red onion 9" $1.50, 12" 2.50, artichoke hearts, feta cheese, gorgonzola cheese, kalua-style pork or turkey, oriental mushrooms, vine-ripened tomatoes 9" $2.95, 12" $3.95, chipotle barbecue chicken, marinated chicken breast, prosciutto ham 9" $3.50, 12" $5.50, bay shrimp, dry salami, extra cheese, fresh mushrooms, italian sausage, pepperoni, pesto: basil, cilantro, olive, smoked ham, sweet peppers 9" $2.50, 12" $3.50, chicken-apple sausage 9" $3.50, 12" $4.50, crab, goat cheese big island 9" $4.95, 12" $6.95, fresh pineapple, japanese eggplant, roasted garlic, spinach fresh, sweet local onions 9" $1.95, 12" $2.95, smoked salmon 9" $4.95, 12" $5.95, sun-dried tomatoes 9" $2.25, 12" $3.25, sweet ch

Desserts


Hot Keanakolu Apple Crisp
$5.95
Freshly sliced apples and a macadamia nut crumb topping
Cookies & Cream Cheesecake
$5.95
With macadamia nut cookie crust
Warm Coconut Tart
$4.95
With sweet cream anglaise
Ganache
$4.95
Chocolate torte With raspberry puree
Creme Brulee
$5.95
With fresh seasonal fruit preserves
Macadamia Nut Cookie
$1.95-2.95
With dark chocolate chunks
Big Island Tropical Ice Cream & Sorbet
$5.95
Ala Mode on Any Dessert
3.95-5.95

$Finishing Touches


Espresso
$3.50
Rich, full bodied dark roasted
Cafe Latte
$4.50
Espresso with steamed milk
Cappuccino
$4.25
Double espresso with steamed milk
Kona Frappuccino Smoothie
$5.95
Cool and refreshing blended cappuccino with yogurt or ice cream
Iced Cappuccino
$4.25
Double espresso on ice with whipped cream
Cafe Mocha
$4.95
Espresso with chocolate and fresh steamed milk
Mocha Smoothie
$5.95
Chocolate espresso with yogurt or ice cream
Iced Mocha
$4.95
Espresso on ice with chocolate and fresh whipped crea
Hawaii Blended Coffees
3.50
Dark roast or gold decaf

$Beverages


Sodas, Lilikoi Iced Tea, Lemonade or Hilo Sunrise
$2.95
Hanaoka Farms Fruit Juices
Liliko'i or tahitian limeade
Waiwera Sparkling Water
$4.50
San Pellegrino Sparkling Water
$3.95
Tropical Fruit Smoothies
$5.95
With ice cream or non-fat yogurt
Kona Blended Coffee
$3.50
Ice Cream Floats
$5.95

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