Carmel's Bistro Giovanni

Carmel's Bistro Giovanni Menu

San Carlos Between 5th & 6th Street, Carmel, CA 93921
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Appetizers


Sun-Dried Tomato Tapenade
$5-6
with Ciabatta Bread
Garlic Dip
$6-7
with Ciabatta Bread
Garlic Bread
$8-9
Ciabatta bread with homemade garlic butter and parmesan with a side of marinara
Frito Misto Combo
$17
Deep fried prawns, calamari, artichoke hearts, with cocktail sauce and lemon aioli
Steamers
$18
Steamed clams and mussels, white wine, garlic, olive oil and clam broth
Gamberetti al Pompodori
$16
Sautéed prawns, basil, garlic, tomatoes, artichoke hearts and pancetta
Crab Cakes
$15
Port wine Tamarindo sauce and mixed greens
Calamari
$16
Lightly fried, lemon aioli and house made cocktail sauce
Carpaccio Renaissance
$15
Thinly sliced raw Filet Mignon, arugula, capers, EVOO and lemon
Artichoke
$15
Charbroiled with garlic lemon aioli
Burrata Prosciutto
$16
Tomato, burrata cheese, prosciutto, basil and balsamic vinaigrette
Mediterranean Meatballs
12-24
Ground beef meatballs marinated in southern Mediterranean spices

$Salads


Grandma's Insalatina Greca
$11
Cucumber, diced tomatoes, red onion, dried cranberries, olives, feta and our secret dressing
Caesar Salad
$11
Romaine, dressing, croutons and fresh parmesan
Insalatina Vergine
$10
Mixed greens with Bleu cheese, dried cranberries, almonds and raspberry vinaigrette
Bistro Salad
9
Mixed greens and romaine with cucumber, tomatoes and red wine vinaigrette

$Flatbread


Pollo Pesto
$18-20
Chicken and mozzarella
Giovanni
$18-20
Tuscan sausage, caramelized onions and mozzarella
Margarita
18-20
A Classic! Vine ripened tomatoes, fresh mozzarella and basil

$Raviolis


Lobster
$33
Spinach, mushrooms and tomatoes in a truffle cream sauce
Crab
$33
Champagne cream sauce and spinach
Grilled Vegetable
$23
Pesto cream sauce and spinach
Braised Beef
$29
Brandy tarragon cream sauce
Goat Cheese
$24
Goat cheese and roasted vegetable ravioli in a brown butter basil sauce, topped with toasted almonds and balsamic glaze
Butternut Squash
25
Marsala cream sauce with spinach and prosciutto

$Main Entrees


Osso Bucco
$0
Braised veal with sweet anise, red wine, carrots, onions, celery and tomatoes, served with mushroom risotto and vegetables
Lamb Shank
$0
Braised lamb shank with red wine sauce, served with garlic mashed potatoes and vegetables
Papa's Cioppino
$35
A bit of everything from the sea. Shrimp, scallops, clams, mussels, and fish seasoned with our Italian spices in a hearty tomato broth, served with garlic bread
Salmon Dijon
$0
Dijon crusted salmon lightly breaded in a creamy lemon caper sauce, served with linguini pasta and vegetables
Sand Dabs
$29
Lightly breaded sautéed in a lemon piccata sauce, served with garlic mashed potatoes and vegetables
Paella (For One)
$36
Mussels, clams, prawns, scallops, chicken, sausage and salmon in saffron, served with Spanish rice
Filet Mignon
$0
8 oz. topped with brandy-peppercorn sauce, served with garlic mashed potatoes and sautéed spinach
Ribeye Steak
$0
14 oz. topped with Maître d'butter and Bleu cheese with truffle mashed potatoes and sautéed spinach
Chicken or Veal Piccata
$29-34
Chicken breast or veal in a lemon, white wine, garlic and caper sauce, served with garlic mashed potatoes and vegetables
Chicken or Veal Marsala
$29-34
Sautéed chicken breast or veal with marsala and mushrooms, served with garlic mashed potatoes and vegetables
Chicken, Veal or Eggplant Parmesan
29-27
Breaded, baked with mozzarella, fresh basil and tomato sauce, served with linguini and vegetables

$Pastas

Gluten free pasta available
Papa's Pasta Pescatore
$35
Clams, mussels, prawns, scallops and salmon in white wine, garlic and tomatoes sauce, served over linguini
Linguini and Clams
$29
Fresh clams with olive oil, garlic, parsley and lemon zest, served over linguini
Misto di Mare
$29
Prawns, scallops and artichoke hearts in a light garlic cream sauce, served over linguini
Linguini Gamberi
$28
Prawns, white wine, garlic, chili flakes and parsley, served over linguini
Scampi
$29
Prawns and baby shrimp with puréed sun-dried tomatoes, basil, garlic and white wine, served over linguini
Pasta Piccata
$23-27
Linguini in a white wine lemon sauce with puréed sun-dried tomatoes, artichoke hearts and capers. With Salmon Medallions - Mkt Price
Pasta Mamma Mia
$27
Bistro style meatballs marinated in Mediterranean spices, served over rigatoni
Mama's Bolognese
$27
A classic dish with a handed down recipe. Ground beef with a homemade sauce, served over fettuccine
Pasta Palermo
$26
Italian sausage, roasted bell peppers, caramelized onions, mozzarella cheese and chili marinara, served over rigatoni
Cannelloni
$29
Homemade pasta stuffed with ground beef, light ricotta and spinach with marinara sauce and Béchamel
Lasagna
$29
Fresh pasta layered with ground Italian sausage, marinara, light Béchamel, ricotta and parmesan cheese
Carbonara
$24
Pancetta, shallots and peas in a cream sauce, tossed with linguini
Grandma's Gnocchi
$23
Gorgonzola, Béchamel and parmesan
Pasta Puttanesca
$24
Olives, capers, anchovies, sun-dried tomatoes and garlic in a spicy tomato sauce, tossed with penne pasta
Cauliflower Gnocchi
$23
Pomodoro style with tomato, basil, garlic and white wine

Appetizers


Sun-Dried Tomato Tapenade
$5-6
with Ciabatta Bread
Garlic Dip
$6-7
with Ciabatta Bread
Garlic Bread
$8-9
Ciabatta bread with homemade garlic butter and parmesan with a side of marinara
Mozzarella Sticks
$16
10 mozzarella sticks, served with marinara
Artichoke Hearts
$15
Deep fried artichoke hearts, served with lemon aioli
Bruschetta (6)
$14
Tomatoes, basil, garlic and parmesan, served on crostini, served with a small bistro salad
Bolo Fries
28
French fries topped with Bolognese sauce, mozzarella, Pico de Gallo, sour cream and avocado

$House Specials


Cannelloni (1) & Bistro Salad
$20
Homemade pasta, ground beef, Ricotta, spinach, topped with marinara and Béchamel
Fish Tacos
$15
Beer battered white cod, cabbage, Pico de Gallo with cilantro dressing
Fish and Chips
$16
Beer battered white cod, served with crispy French fries
Cauliflower Gnocchi
23
Pomodoro style with tomatoes, basil, garlic, and white wine

$Salads & Bowls


Caesar Salad
$11
Romaine, dressing, polenta croutons and fresh parmesan
Insalatina Vergine
$10
Mixed greens with Bleu cheese, cranberries, almonds, with raspberry vinaigrette
Grandma's Insalatina Greca
$11
Cucumber, tomatoes, onions, cranberries, olives, Feta, with our secret dressing
Soup & Salad
$16
Cup of house made soup, served with your choice of our Caesar, Vergine, Bistro Salad, or our famous Grandma's Insalatina Greca
Cobb Salad
$25
Lettuce with chicken, bacon, Bleu cheese, tomatoes, red onions, hard-boiled eggs, with Balsamic vinaigrette dressing
Quinoa Salad
$19
Quinoa, cucumber, diced tomatoes, onion, dried cranberries, olives, Feta with an oregano lime white wine vinaigrette
Caprese Farro Bowl
$19
Farro, tomato, basil, mozzarella, romaine and arugula with balsamic vinaigrette and balsamic reduction. Add Salmon - Mkt Price
Roasted Vegetable Farro Bowl
$23-27
Carrots, squash, zucchini, green peas, spinach, broccoli and tomatoes, over rice. With Salmon - Mkt price
Seasoned Beef Bowl
$28
Ground Beef with onions, tomatoes, tossed with green peas, spinach, carrots, broccoli, zucchini, topped with a cilantro dressing, Pico de Gallo, sour cream, over rice
Rice Bowl
23-28
White rice topped with a coconut Mama Mia sauce and vegetables

$Flatbread


Marrakesh
$18-20
Hummus and mozzarella baked, topped with tomatoes, red onions, cucumbers, dried cranberries and Feta
Palermo
18-20
Mozzarella, Italian sausage, red bell peppers and caramelized onions

$Sandwiches

Served with french fries
Turkey Panini
$17
Ciabatta bread, bacon, turkey, avocado, Bleu cheese, tomatoes, lettuce with garlic aioli
Chicken Panini
$17
Ciabatta bread, grilled chicken, fresh mozzarella, tomatoes, avocado, arugula with tomato aioli
Caprese Panini
$17
Ciabatta bread, fresh mozzarella, tomatoes with basil pesto
Angus Burger
$19
with tomato aioli, lettuce, tomatoes and red onions
Eggplant Parmesan Sandwich
$18
Eggplant parmesan with marinara, mozzarella, tomatoes and lettuce
Fish Sandwich
17
Beer battered cod, tomatoes, lettuce, onion with tartar sauce

$Coffee & Tea


Hot Water
$2
Harney & Sons Tea
$5
Lavazza Coffee
$5
Americano / Redeye
$6
Espresso
$4-5
Macchiato
$5-6
Cappuccino
$6-7
Latte
$6-7
Flavored Latte
$7-8
Mocha
7-8

$Non-Alcoholic


Soft Drinks
$4
Coke, Diet Coke, Sprite
Lemonade
$4
Shirley Temple
$4
Tonic Water
$4
Iced Tea
$4
Club Soda
$2
Juices
$5
Apple, Orange, Cranberry, Pineapple, Grapefruit
Italian Sodas
$5
Strawberry, Vanilla, Lemon, Peach, Raspberry
Vanilla Cherry Italian Cream Soda
$10
Vanilla cherry Italian soda topped with half & half and whipped cream
Kellys Mocktail
$9
Pineapple juice and Ginger beer topped with a splash of club soda and Elderberry syrup
Bistro Spritz
9
Pineapple juice and cranberry juice topped with club soda

$Beer


NA Beer
$6
Heineken NA, Ginger Beer
Beer
7
Peroni, Lagunitas IPA

$Cocktails


Carmel Mule
$16
Rosé, Absolut lime vodka, lime juice and Ginger beer
Negroni Sbagliato
$16
Campari, sweet vermouth, Prosecco stirred
Italian Margarita
$17
Deep Eddy vodka, Disaronno, triple sec, sweet sour
Apperol Spritz
$16
Apperol, Prosecco topped with a splash of club soda, and OJ
Boulevardier
$17
Monterey Rye whiskey, Campari and sweet vermouth
Pear Cosmo
$17
Grey Goose La Poire, triple sec, cranberry, and fresh lime
French 75
$16
Silent Pool gin and sparkling wine with a brown sugar cube
Limoncello Cocktail
$17
Limoncello, sparkling wine, club soda and fresh lemon
Elderflower Martini
$18
Carmel Berry Elderflower syrup, Grey Goose Le Citron, dry vermouth, and fresh lemon
Peach Margarita
$16
Espolon Blanco, peach schnapps and sweet and sour with a Tajin rim
Jameson Ginger Sparkler
$17
Jameson whisky, lemon juice, Ginger beer, and sparkling wine
Moonshine Mule
$17
Fog's End California Moonshine, lime juice, and Ginger beer. No Refunds, order at your own risk
Chocolate Martini
$16
Godiva chocolate liquor, Deep Eddy vodka, a touch of Crème de Cacao
Espresso Martini
$16
Single shot of espresso, Kahlua, Baileys and Deep Eddy vodka

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