Café Pesto

Name: Café Pesto
Address: 308 Kamehameha Ave., 96720, HI, 96720
Telephone: 808-969-6640

308 Kamehameha Ave., Hilo, HI 96720, US

• Monday: 11:00AM-9:00PM •Tuesday: 11:00AM-9:00PM •Wednesday: 11:00AM-9:00PM •Thursday: 11:00AM-9:00PM •Friday: 11:00AM-10:00PM •Saturday: 11:00AM-10:00PM •Sunday: 11:00AM-9:00PM •

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Cuisine: Eclectic / Int'l
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Dress Code: Casual
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LUNCH MENU

SOUP

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APPETIZERS

Crostini

Classic French bread toasted with an herbed garlic butter

Focaccia

Freshly baked pizza bread with your choice of: Herbed Big Island goat cheese, fresh rosemary gorgonzola, or Greek olive pesto

Smoked Salmon Pizzette

A petite pizza with rosemary gorgonzola, fresh spinach and local sweet onions

Coconut Crusted Calamari

Set on a slaw of arugula, won bok and pickled ginger, accented with a honey mustard-mango dipping sauce

ORGANIC SALADS

Wild Greens Salad

An eclectic blend of locally grown, organic baby lettuces, cucumber, local onions and sweet vine-ripened tomato

Thai Curry Shrimp

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 onion, ginger and and grilled pineapple

Grilled Fresh Catch Salad

Fresh Island fish over organic baby lettuces and a light sesame citrus vinaigrette market price

Pacific Crab Cake Salad

Light and crispy, served with honey-miso vinaigrette, baby greens, pickled namasu

Chicken Lolla Rosa

Free-range chicken breast, organic baby greens, local sweet onions, vine-ripened organic tomatoes, tossed with a fresh cilantro-caesar dressing

Greek Pasta Salad

Spinach fettuccine tossed with black olives, sun-dried tomatoes, sweet peppers, marinated artichokes, and feta cheese

Blue Caesar Salad

Upcountry baby romaine, ripe gorgonzola, and anchovy buttered croutons

CHEESE CALZONES

Onomea

Sesame seared fresh Island fish with sweet peppers, and a snow pea slaw

Southwestern

Chipotle barbeque chicken breast, cilantro pesto, red onions, Island goat cheese, yellow pepper salsa

Toscana

Prosciutto ham, fresh mushrooms and grainy dijon mustard

East/West

Sweet Japanese eggplant, artichokes, sun-dried tomatoes and rosemary gorgonzola sauce

Greek

Spinach, black olives feta cheese, red, yellow and green bell peppers

HOT SANDWICHES

Fresh Island Fish

Today's "fresh catch," with parsley dressing, lettuce, vine-ripened tomatoes on French bread or fajita

Miloli`i

Garlic basted shrimp, pacific crab, sliced mushrooms, blended cheeses on French bread

Sandalwood

Japanese eggplant, marinated artichokes, sun-dried tomatoes, rosemary gorgonzola on French bread

Smoked Ham

Thinly sliced smoked ham, fresh mushrooms, dijon mustard, blended cheeses on French bread

Grilled Chicken Fajita

Fajita wrapped, lean strips of chicken, charred peppers, onions and garlic

Hakalau

Warm kalua turkey sandwich, wilted spinach, caramelized onions, poha berry-mango chutney on a garlic basted French roll

PASTAS & RISOTTOS

Pasta al Pesto

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Salmon Alfredo

Delicate fettuccine, smoked salmon, shiitake mushrooms, sun-dried tomatoes, capers, fresh parmesan, and a light cream sauce

Chicken & Wild Mushroom Risotto

Rosemary grilled organic chicken breast, caramelized onions and bell peppers, shiitake and oyster mushrooms, served over arborio rice

Stir Fry Beef, Chicken or Vegetable

Garlic infused with a medley of fresh snow peas, local palm hearts, won bok cabbages tossed in a Chinese sweet and sour sauce over Jasmine rice

WOOD FIRED - HAND TOSSED PIZZAS

Pizza Margherite

Simple and rustic with fresh herbs, basil marinara, blended cheeses

Pepperoni Classico

Italian sausage, dry salami, pepperoni and red onion

Pizza Luau

Kalua-style pork, local sweet onions and fresh Hawaiian pineapple

Oriental al Pesto

Fresh basil pesto, roasted garlic, sun-dried tomatoes, Japanese eggplant

Wild Mushrooms & Artichokes

Fresh shiitake & oyster mushrooms, artichokes, rosemary gorgonzola sauce

Southwestern

Fresh cilantro pesto, chipotle barbecue chicken, red onions, Island goat cheese

Chili Grilled Shrimp

Chili seasoned large shrimp over cilantro crème fraîche shiitake mushrooms, green onions

Greek Pizza

Calamata olive pesto sweet peppers, rich feta, finished with fresh spinach

Four Seasons

Differing quarters of artichokes, mushrooms, sweet peppers, prosciutto ham, fresh Chinese peas

Lokelani

A light cheese pizza with basil pesto, fresh vine-ripe tomatoes, julienned spinach, gorgonzola crumbles

CREATE YOUR OWN SPECIAL PIZZA

Anchovy

Artichoke Hearts

Chipotle Barbecue Chicken

Bay Shrimp

Black Olive

Chicken-Apple Sausage

Crab

Dry Salami

Extra Cheese

Feta Cheese

Fresh Mushrooms

Fresh Pineapple

Goat Cheese (Big Island)

Gorgonzola Cheese

Italian Sausage

Jalapenos

Japanese Eggplant

Kalua-style Pork or Turkey

Marinated Chicken Breast

Oriental Mushrooms

Pepperoni

Pesto (Basil, Cilantro, Olive)

Prosciutto Ham

Red Onion

Roasted Garlic

Smoked Ham

Smoked Salmon

Spinach (fresh)

Sun-dried Tomatoes

Sweet Chili Marinated Shrimp

Sweet Local Onions

Sweet Peppers

Thick Crust

Vine-ripened Tomatoes

DESSERTS

Liliko'i Cheesecake

With a macadamia nut cookie crust and passion fruit sauce

Hot Keanakolu Apple Crisp

Freshly sliced apples and a macadamia nut crumb topping

Warm Coconut Tart

With sweet cream anglaise

Ganâche Chocolate Torte

With raspberry purée

Crème Brulée

With fresh seasonal fruit preserves

Macadamia Nut Cookies

With dark chocolate chunks

Big Island Tropical Ice Cream & Sorbet

DINNER MENU

APPETIZERS

Fresh Basil Crostini

Classic French bread from our in-house bakery toasted with a creamy herbed garlic butter

Focaccia

Freshly baked pizza bread with your choice of: Herbed Big Island goat cheese, fresh rosemary gorgonzola, or Greek olive pesto

Shrimp "Half Moon" Nachos

Crispy Asian style chips topped with smoked mozzarella, split jumbo shrimp, cilantro sour cream, a mild chili dressing, and Kaiwiki corn relish

Asian Pacific Crab Cakes

Light and crispy served with honey-miso vinaigrette and pickled cucumber "namasu"

Coconut Crusted Calamari

Set on a slaw of arugula, won bok and pickled ginger, accented with a honey mustard-mango dipping sauce

Smoked Salmon Pizzette

A petite pizza with rosemary gorgonzola, fresh spinach and sweet local onions

Sesame-Crusted Big Island Goat Cheese

Broiled eggplant, vine-ripened organic tomatoes, spinach and a balsamic-citrus vinaigrette

SOUPS & ORGANIC SALADS

Soup Special of the Day

Wild Greens Salad

An eclectic blend of locally grown organic baby lettuces, cucumbers and vine-ripened organic tomatoes

Volcano Mist

Delicate greens, sweet organic local tomatoes, smoky mozzarella, drizzled with a citrus balsamic vinaigrette, garnished with Madam Pele crisped onion rings

Chicken Lolla Rosa

Grilled free-range chicken tossed with organic baby greens, local sweet onions, vine-ripened organic tomatoes, dressed with a cilantro-caesar dressing

Grilled Fresh Catch Salad

A refreshing combination of Island fish over organic baby lettuces and a light sesame citrus vinaigrette

Seared Poke with Spinach

Sesame marinated fresh island fish served with green onions, pickled ginger, and grilled pineapple

Blue Caesar Salad

Crisp hearts of Kiwano Farms romaine, gorgonzola crumbles and anchovy buttered croutons

CREATIVE ISLAND CUISINE

Fresh Catch of the Day

White truffle Mashed Potatoes, leek cream sauce, Hamakua tomato ceprese

Grilled "Chef's Choice" Kulana Beef

Roasted garlic mashed potatoes, sautéed market vegetables finished with gorgonzola butter and balsamic port reduction

Wok Fired Shrimp & Scallops

Pan seared shrimp and scallops with a chipotle tamarind sauce, crispy hearts of palm, angel hair pasta tossed in cilantro-red pepper butter

Mango Glazed Chicken

Char broiled chicken breast, caramelized mango chutney, garlic mashed potatoes, sautéed local veggies and Pahoa corn relish

Fresh Catch Stromboli and Seafood Combo

Sesame soy marinated Island fish rolled with pesto, red onions and cheese, served with coconut crusted calamari and Oregon wasabi snow crab caesar salad

"Hibachi Style" Chicken Risotto

Rosemary grilled organic chicken breast, caramelized sweet local onions and bell peppers, shiitake and oyster mushrooms served over saffron arborio rice

Seared Seafood Risotto

A sampling of Big Island's finest fresh local fish, black tiger shrimp, tender scallops petite split Pacific lobster tail, melded Italian arborio rice and balsamic truffle reduction

Salmon Alfredo

Smoked salmon, sun-dried tomatoes, oriental mushrooms and fresh grated parmesan cheese, served with fettuccine in a light cream alfredo sauce

Sweet and Sour Stir-Fry

Island free range beef or chicken or vegetarian option garlic infused with fresh snow peas, local palm hearts and won-bok cabbages, tossed in a Chinese sweet and sour sauce with Jasmine rice

Pasta al Pesto

Ask about today's special

HAND TOSSED, WOOD FIRED PIZZAS

Pizza Margherite

Simple and rustic, with fresh herbs, tomato sauce, and blended cheeses

Pepperoni Classico

Italian sausage, dry salami, pepperoni and red onion

Pizza Luau

Kalua pork, local sweet onions and fresh Hawaiian pineapple

Oriental al Pesto

Fresh basil pesto, roasted garlic, sun-dried tomatoes and Japanese eggplant

Wild Mushrooms & Artichokes

Fresh shiitake and oyster mushrooms, artichokes and rosemary gorgonzola sauce

Southwestern

Fresh cilantro pesto, chipotle barbeque chicken, red onions, Big Island goat cheese

Chili Grilled Shrimp

Chili seasoned large shrimp over cilantro crème fraîche, shiitake mushrooms and green onions

Greek Pizza

Calamata olive pesto, sweet peppers, rich Bulgarian feta, finished with fresh spinach

Four Seasons

Differing quarters of artichokes, mushrooms, sweet peppers, prosciutto ham

Lokelani

A light cheese pizza with basil pesto, vine-ripened tomatoes, spinach, and gorgonzola crumbles

CREATE YOUR OWN SPECIAL PIZZA

Anchovy

Artichoke Hearts

Chipotle Barbecue Chicken

Bay Shrimp

Black Olive

Chicken-Apple Sausage

Crab

Dry Salami

Extra Cheese

Feta Cheese

Fresh Mushrooms

Fresh Pineapple

Goat Cheese (Big Island)

Gorgonzola Cheese

Italian Sausage

Jalapenos

Japanese Eggplant

Kalua-style Pork or Turkey

Marinated Chicken Breast

Oriental Mushrooms

Pepperoni

Pesto (Basil, Cilantro, Olive)

Prosciutto Ham

Red Onion

Roasted Garlic

Smoked Ham

Smoked Salmon

Spinach (fresh)

Sun-dried Tomatoes

Sweet Chili Marinated Shrimp

Sweet Local Onions

Sweet Peppers

Thick Crust

Vine-ripened Tomatoes

CHEESE CALZONES

Toscana

Prosciutto ham, fresh mushrooms, and grainy dijon mustard

Greek

Fresh spinach, black olives, feta cheese, tri-colored bell peppers

East West

Sweet Japanese eggplant, artichokes, sun-dried tomatoes and rosemary gorgonzola sauce

Southwestern

Chipotle barbeque chicken breast, cilantro pesto, red onion, Big Island goat cheese, yellow pepper salsa

DESSERTS

Liliko'i Cheesecake

New York style cheesecake with mac nut cookie crust, and a liliko`i passion fruit topping

Hot Keanakolu Apple Crisp

Freshly sliced apples with a macadamia nut crumb topping

Warm Coconut Tart

Sweet cream anglaise

Ganâche Chocolate Torte

With raspberry purée

Crème Brulée

With fresh tropical fruit preserves

Macadamia Nut Cookies

With dark chocolate chunks