Carmel's Bistro Giovanni Menu

Welcome to Carmel's Bistro Giovanni, an Italian gem nestled in the heart of Carmel-By-The-Sea, CA. This enchanting eatery strikes a delightful balance between casual dining and old-world elegance. Their menu is a symphony of flavors, showcasing fresh, high-quality ingredients.

Start your meal with Grandma's Insalatina Greca, an invigorating salad featuring crisp romaine and feta, or indulge in their famous Caesar Salad. As you dive into the main courses, don't miss the tender Osso Bucco or the rich, comforting Papa's Cioppino—packed with seafood and flavor.

Pasta lovers will relish dishes like Papa's Pasta Pescatore, where the bounty of the sea meets al dente linguini. Each offering is crafted with care, ensuring a memorable dining experience. As noted by guests, the service is attentive and the ambiance intimate, enhancing every moment spent at this cherished bistro.

Appetizers

• Sun Dried Tomato Tapenade

  with bread

  US$5.00

• Garlic Dip

  with bread

  US$6.00

• Garlic Bread

  Ciabatta bread with homemade garlic butter & parmesan with a side of marinera

  US$8.00

• Gluten Free Garlic Bread

  Gluten Free bread with homemade garlic butter & parmesan with a side of marinera

  US$9.00

• Bruschetta (6)

  Tomato, basil, garlic and parmesan, served on crostini with a small bistro salad

  US$15.00

• Frito Misto Combo

  Deep fried prawns, calamari & artichoke hearts, cocktail sauce & lemon aioli

  US$18.00

• Steamers

  Steamed clams & mussels, white wine, garlic olive oil, clam juice & tomatoes

  US$19.00

• Gamberetti

  Sautéed prawns, basil, garlic, tomatoes, artichoke hearts & pancetta

  US$17.00

• Crab Cakes

  Port wine Tamarindo sauce and mixed greens

  US$16.00

• Calamari

  Lightly fried, lemon aioli & house made cocktail sauce

  US$17.00

• Carpaccio

  Thinly sliced raw Filet Mignon, arugula, capers, EVOO & lemon

  US$15.00

• Artichoke

  Charbroiled with garlic lemon aioli

  US$16.00

• Burrata Prosciutto

  Tomato, burrata cheese, prosciutto, basil & balsamic vinaigrette, crostini

  US$16.00

• Mediterranean Meatballs

  Ground beef meatballs marinated in southern Mediterranean spices

  US$13.00

Ravioli

• Lobster

  Spinach, mushrooms & tomato, truffle cream sauce

  US$34.00

• Crab

  Champagne cream sauce & spinach

  US$34.00

• Chicken Florentine Ravioli

  Grilled chicken & spinach blended with ricotta, mozzerella, parmesan & fontina in a sun-dried tomato cream sauce

  US$28.00

• Braised Beef Ravioli

  Brandy tarragon cream sauce

  US$30.00

• Goat Cheese Ravioli

  Goat cheese & roasted vegetable Brown butter basil sauce, toasted almonds & balsamic glaze

  US$26.00

• Butternut Squash Ravioli

  Marsala cream sauce, spinach & prosciutto

  US$27.00

Soup & Salads

• Grandma's Insalatina Greca

  Chopped romaine, cucumber, diced tomatoes, red onion, dried cranberries, olives, feta & our secret dressing

  US$11.00

• Caesar Salad

  Romaine, dressing, croutons & parmesan, add anchovies +2

  US$11.00

• Insalatina Giovanni

  Mixed greens, Blue Cheese, dried cranberries, almonds & raspberry vinaigrette

  US$10.00

• Bistro Salad

  Mixed greens, romaine, cucumber, tomato & red wine vinaigrette

  US$9.00

• Soup of the Day

  Cup

  US$7.00

Main Entrees

• Osso Bucco

  Braised veal, sweet anise, red wine, carrots, onions, celery, tomato, mushroom risotto & vegetables

• Lamb Shank

  Braised, red wine sauce, garlic mashed potato & vegetables

• Papa's Cioppino

  Shrimp, scallops, clams, mussels, & fish, Italian spices, hearty tomato broth & garlic bread

  US$37.00

• Salmon Dijon

  Dijon crusted salmon lightly breaded, creamy lemon caper sauce with tomatoes, linguini pasta & vegetables

• Sand Dabs

  Lightly breaded & sautéed in a lemon piccata sauce with garlic mashed potato & vegetables

  US$30.00

• Paella (for one)

  Mussels, clams, prawns, scallops, chicken, sausage & fish in saffron Arborio rice

  US$38.00

• Filet Mignon

  8 oz, brandy peppercorn sauce, garlic mashed potatoes & sautéed spinach

• Ribeye Steak

  14 oz, Maître d' blue cheese butter, truffle mashed potato & sautéed spinach

• Chicken Piccata

  Chicken breast in a lemon, white wine, garlic & caper sauce, garlic mashed potato & vegetables

  US$31.00

• Veal Piccata

  Veal in a lemon, white wine, garlic & caper sauce, garlic mashed potato & vegetables

  US$37.00

• Chicken Marsala

  Sautéed chicken breast with marsala & mushrooms, garlic mashed potato & vegetables

  US$31.00

• Veal Marsala

  Sautéed veal with marsala & mushrooms, garlic mashed potato & vegetables

  US$37.00

• Chicken Parmesan

  Breaded & baked, mozzarella, fresh basil & tomato sauce, linguini & vegetables

  US$31.00

• Veal Parmesan

  Breaded & baked, mozzarella, fresh basil & tomato sauce, linguini & vegetables

  US$37.00

Pastas

• Papa's Pasta Pescatore

  Clams, mussels, prawns, scallops & fish, white wine, garlic & tomato sauce, linguini

  US$37.00

• Linguini & Clams

  Garlic white wine sauce, parsley, linguinei

  US$31.00

• Misto Di Mare

  Prawns, scallops & artichoke hearts, garlic cream sauce, linguini

  US$31.00

• Linguini Gamberi

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

  US$30.00

• Scampi

  Prawns, baby shrimp, pureed sun-dried tomato, basil, garlic & white wine, linguini

  US$31.00

• Pasta Piccata

  White wine lemon sauce with pureed sun-dried tomatoes, artichoke hearts & capers, linguini

  US$24.00

• Pasta Mamma Mia

  Bistro style meatballs marinated in Mediterranean spices, rigatoni

  US$28.00

• Mama's Bolognese

  A classic dish with a handed down recipe. Ground beef with a homemade sauce, fettuccine

  US$28.00

• Pasta Palermo

  Italian sausage, roasted bell peppers, caramelized onions, mozzarella cheese & chili marinara, rigatoni

  US$28.00

• Cannelloni

  Fresh pasta stuffed with ground beef, light ricotta & spinach with marinara & béchamel sauce

  US$30.00

• Lasagna

  Fresh pasta layered with ground Italian sausage, marinara, light béchamel, ricotta & parmesan cheese

  US$30.00

• Carbonara

  Pancetta, shallots & peas, cream sauce, linguini

  US$25.00

• Grandma's Gnocchi

  Gorgonzola cheese, béchamel, parmesan & grapes

  US$24.00

• Pasta Puttanesca

  Olives, capers, anchovies, sun-dried tomatoes, garlic spicy tomato sauce, penne

  US$25.00

• Cauliflower Gnocchi

  Pomodoro. Tomato, basil garlic & white wine

  US$24.00