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Pesto's Italian Restaurant

Pesto's Italian Restaurant

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

Open until 9:00 PM

Full Hours
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    pizza

    Pizza

    Our dough is homemade!

    Featured

    Pizza Primavera

    Zucchini, broccoli, carrots, black olives, mushrooms, marinara and mozzarella cheese.

    $17.99

    Pizza Primavera

    Prosciutto Pizza

    Arugula, prosciutto, mozzarella cheese, capers, reduced balsamic and fresh parmesan on top.

    $17.99

    BBQ Chicken Pizza

    Barbecue sauce, mozzarella, and chicken.

    $17.99

    Gorgonzola Pizza

    Fresh tomatoes, mozzarella cheese, mushrooms, and gorgonzola cheese.

    $16.99

    Margarita Pizza

    Marinara sauce, mozzarella cheese, fresh tomato, and basil.

    $15.99

    Chicken Pesto Pizza

    Pesto sauce, mozzarella & chicken.

    $17.99

    Pepperoni Pizza

    $15.99

    Shrimp Alfredo Pizza

    Alfredo sauce, mozzarella, red peppers, and shrimp.

    $19.99

    Sausage Pizza

    $15.99

    Florentine Pizza

    Marinara sauce, mozzarella, spinach, mushrooms and feta cheese.

    $17.99

    Meat Lovers Pizza

    Pepperoni, ham, sausage, and meatballs.

    $16.99

    White Pizza

    Ricotta, mozzarella, bacon, spinach, oregano, and chili flakes.

    $17.99

    White Pizza

    Hawaiian Pizza

    $17.99

    Spicy Pizza

    Marinara sauce, mozzarella, mushrooms, onion, sausage, meatball, jalapenos and chili flakes.

    $17.99

    appetizers

    Appetizers

    Chicken Empanada

    $3.99

    Antipasto Plate

    Pepperoni, salami, prosciutto, Roma tomato, fresh basil and mozzarella cheese.

    $12.99

    Beef Empanada

    $3.99

    Fried Zucchini

    $12.99

    Spicy Beef Empanada

    $3.99

    Fried Mozzarella Sticks

    $12.99

    Spinach Empanada

    $3.99

    Mozzarella Caprese

    Fresh buffalo mozzarella and sliced Roma tomatoes, garnished with basil, arugula and our balsamic reduction.

    $12.99

    Italian Sausage Empanada

    $3.99

    Bruschetta Pomodoro

    Freshly diced tomatoes marinated with garlic and balsamic on the top toasted crostini with basil and parsley.

    $12.99

    Fried Calamari

    Calamari lightly breaded & fried, served with marinara sauce.

    $16.99

    Garlic Bread

    Our homemade bread toasted with garlic, oil, parmesan and parsley.

    $7.99

    Garlic Bread
    soups

    Soups

    Creamy Chicken Soup

    $11.99

    Minestrone Soup

    Hearty vegetable soup.

    $8.99

    Meatballs Soup

    $11.99

    Ortolana Soup

    Vegetable soup pureed with a splash of cream.

    $9.99

    Creamy Shrimp Soup

    $14.99

    salads

    Salads

    Spinach Salad

    Fresh spinach, diced Roma tomatoes, dried cranberries, and feta cheese tossed with balsamic dressing.

    $12.99

    Chopped Italian Salad

    Romaine and iceberg lettuce chopped with salami, mozzarella cheese, garbanzo beans, and tomatoes tossed with house dressing.

    $12.99

    Arugula Salad

    Fresh Roma tomatoes, fresh parmesan cheese, with avocado & red vinegar.

    $12.99

    Pesto Salad

    The Italian salad topped with chopped chicken, shaved cabbage and bacon, served with house dressing.

    $15.99

    Beet Salad

    Red beets, arugula, tomatoes, avocado, gorgonzola cheese, olive oil, and red vinegar.

    $12.99

    Povery Salad

    Arugula, tomatoes, mushrooms, zucchini, and feta cheese topped with grilled chicken and sauteed shrimp in white wine garlic sauce with house dressing.

    $16.99

    Green Salad

    Romaine lettuce, tomatoes, finely shaved cabbage, garbanzo beans, and our house dressing.

    $12.99

    Burrata Salad

    Fresh Roma tomatoes and arugula with burrata cheese, basil, garlic, and our balsamic dressing.

    $12.99

    Caesar Salad

    Romaine lettuce tossed with our homemade Caesar dressing and topped with fresh parmesan and croutons.

    $12.99

    side-orders

    Side Orders

    Roasted Potatoes

    $7.99

    Italian Sausage

    With marinara sauce.

    $9.99

    Spinach

    Sauteed or steamed.

    $7.99

    Meat Sauce

    $9.99

    Mixed Veggies

    Sauteed or steamed.

    $7.99

    Meatballs with Baked Mozzarella Cheese

    $10.99

    Broccoli

    Sauteed or steamed.

    $7.99

    Shrimp

    With your choice of sauce.

    $11.99

    Mushrooms

    Sauteed.

    $7.99

    Clams

    With your choice of sauce.

    $10.99

    Homemade Meatballs

    With marinara sauce.

    $9.99

    Mussels

    With your choice of sauce.

    $10.99

    calzones

    Calzones

    Make Your Own Calzone

    With one choice of vegetables or meat (chicken, ham, pepperoni, sausage, meatball, or ground beef) with mozzarella and ricotta cheese.

    $17.99

    homemade-raviolis

    Homemade Raviolis

    Served with a choice of sauce: marinara, alfredo, checca, pink, or both cream & marinara.

    Featured

    Cheese Ravioli

    Ravioli stuffed with classic cheese.

    $19.99

    Cheese Ravioli

    Lobster Ravioli

    With pink sauce.

    $21.99

    Beef Ravioli

    $19.99

    Gnocchi Potato Dumplings

    $19.99

    Spinach Ravioli

    $19.99

    Gnocchi Gorgonzola

    With cream sauce and baked mozzarella cheese.

    $19.99

    Squash Ravioli

    With light cream and white wine sauce.

    $19.99

    lasagna

    Lasagna

    Homemade Beef Lasagna

    Layers of pasta with fresh ground beef, ricotta, parmesan & mozzarella cheeses in our own tomato sauce.

    $19.99

    Chicken Cannelloni

    Served with marinara sauce & cream on top.

    $19.99

    Homemade Vegetable Lasagna

    $18.99

    Vegetable Cannelloni

    Served with marinara sauce & cream on top.

    $18.99

    Beef Canneloni

    Served with marinara sauce & cream on top.

    $19.99

    pastas

    Pastas

    We also offer gluten free & whole wheat pasta for an additional cost..

    Featured

    Linguini al Pesto

    Homemade basil pesto sauce served over linguini topped with roasted pine nuts.

    $18.99

    Linguini al Pesto

    Featured

    Spaghetti Carbonara

    Mushrooms and bacon tossed with spaghetti and a creamy pink sauce.

    $19.99

    Spaghetti Carbonara

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    Fettuccine Alfredo

    Homemade cream sauce served over fettuccine.

    $18.99

    Fettuccine Alfredo

    Penne Arrabbiata

    Garlic, fresh basil in our spicy tomato sauce.

    $18.99

    Penne Arrabbiata with Chicken

    Garlic, fresh basil in our spicy tomato sauce.

    $19.99

    Linguini al Pesto with Chicken

    Homemade basil pesto sauce served over linguini topped with roasted pine nuts.

    $19.99

    Penne Arrabbiata with Shrimp

    Garlic, fresh basil in our spicy tomato sauce.

    $21.99

    Linguini al Pesto with Shrimp

    Homemade basil pesto sauce served over linguini topped with roasted pine nuts.

    $21.99

    Linguini al Olio

    Fresh basil, oregano, garlic, salt, pepper, and chili flakes.

    $18.99

    Linguini al Olio with Chicken

    Fresh basil, oregano, garlic, salt, pepper, and chili flakes.

    $19.99

    Capellini Primavera

    Broccoli, carrots, mushrooms, and zucchini tossed with angel hair and served in our marinara sauce.

    $19.99

    Linguini al Olio with Shrimp

    Fresh basil, oregano, garlic, salt, pepper, and chili flakes.

    $21.99

    Capellini a la Checca

    Roasted garlic, fresh basil, and fresh Roma tomatoes.

    $18.99

    Fettuccine Alfredo with Chicken

    Homemade cream sauce served over fettuccine.

    $19.99

    Capellini a la Checca with Chicken

    Roasted garlic, fresh basil, and fresh Roma tomatoes.

    $19.99

    Fettuccine Alfredo with Shrimp

    Homemade cream sauce served over fettuccine.

    $21.99

    Capellini a la Checca with Shrimp

    Roasted garlic, fresh basil, and fresh Roma tomatoes.

    $21.99

    Rigatoni Sausage

    Basil, garlic, mushrooms, spinach, and sun-dried tomatoes with olive oil.

    $19.99

    Spaghetti Pomodoro

    Garlic, fresh basil over spaghetti in our marinara sauce.

    $18.99

    Baked Rigatoni

    Mozzarella cheese, ground beef, served over rigatoni in our marinara sauce.

    $19.99

    Spaghetti with Meatballs

    Homemade meatballs served over spaghetti in our tomato sauce.

    $19.99

    Pasta al Funhgi

    Sauteed mushrooms, basil, garlic, served over spaghetti with our marinara sauce.

    $19.99

    Spaghetti with Meat Sauce

    Ground beef served over spaghetti in our marinara sauce.

    $19.99

    Baked Ziti Pasta

    Marinara sauce and mozzarella cheese.

    $18.99

    Spaghetti with Sausage

    Italian sausage, sauteed onions, and green peppers served over spaghetti in our marinara sauce.

    $19.99

    seafood-pasta

    Seafood Pasta

    Featured

    Capellini Special

    Chicken, shrimp, mushrooms, spinach, and onions over capellini in a creamy white wine sauce.

    $22.99

    Capellini Special

    Featured

    Shrimp Diablo

    Shrimp served over linguini in a spicy wine tomato sauce.

    $22.99

    Shrimp Diablo

    Grilled Salmon

    Choice of sauce: pesto, checca, or piccata.

    $23.99

    Fettuccine a la Mare

    Chicken, shrimp, calamari, onions, garlic and red peppers in a wine tomato sauce.

    $22.99

    Tomato Basil Cream Pasta

    Shrimp, Roma tomatoes and fresh basil with penne pasta creamy.

    $22.99

    Linguini Pescatore

    Clams, mussels, shrimp, calamari, and garlic served over linguini in a wine tomato sauce.

    $25.99

    Calamari Marinara

    Sauteed calamari, garlic and basil tossed with linguini in a wine tomato sauce and light chili flakes.

    $22.99

    Capellini Pipone

    Chicken, shrimp, mushrooms, spinach, and onions tossed with capellini in a spicy wine marinara arrabiata spicy sauce.

    $22.99

    Seafood Chioppino

    Clams, mussels, shrimp and calamari topped with a cioppino sauce and served with linguini al olio.

    $25.99

    Linguini & Clams

    Clams and garlic served over linguini in your choice of a garlic white wine or wine tomato sauce.

    $22.99

    Linguini & Clams

    Shrimp Scampi

    Sauteed shrimp and linguini pasta tossed with lemon, caper, parsley, oregano chili flakes and garlic wine sauce.

    $22.99

    Shrimp Scampi

    Penne Vodka with Shrimp

    With mushrooms, light onions and a creamy pink sauce.

    $22.99

    plates

    Plates

    All dishes are served with marinara pasta, roasted potatoes or vegetables. Additional fee for other sauces.

    Featured

    Chicken Marsala

    Chicken breast medallions with garlic, parsley, and mushrooms in marsala wine sauce.

    $21.99

    Chicken Marsala

    Chicken Picatta

    Chicken breast medallions with lemon, caper, parsley, and garlic wine sauce.

    $21.99

    Chicken Picatta

    Chicken Melanzana

    Eggplant topped with chicken breast, prosciutto, melted mozzarella cheese, garlic and marsala wine.

    $21.99

    Veal Piccata

    Veal medallions with lemon, caper, parsley, and garlic wine sauce.

    $23.99

    Veal Marsala

    Veal medallions with garlic, parsley, and mushrooms in marsala wine sauce.

    $23.99

    Chicken Parmigiana

    Breaded chicken with melted mozzarella and marinara sauce.

    $21.99

    Chicken Parmigiana

    Veal Parmigiana

    Breaded veal with melted mozzarella and marinara sauce.

    $23.99

    Veal Parmigiana

    Chicken Cacciatore

    Baked chicken breast, onions, mushrooms, red peppers in white wine pomodoro sauce.

    $21.99

    Eggplant Parmigiana

    Eggplant lightly breaded and topped with melted mozzarella and marinara sauce.

    $19.99

    Chicken Florentino

    Grilled chicken breast, marinara sauce, spinach, baked mozzarella cheese and diced tomatoes on top.

    $21.99

    Eggplant Mama Mia

    Eggplant parmigiana with grilled chicken and fresh mozzarella cheese layered between marinara sauce.

    $21.99

    Eggplant Mama Mia
    kids-menu

    Kid's Menu

    For children under 12.

    Kid's Any Pasta Portion

    $9.99

    desserts

    Desserts

    Cannoli

    Delicious tube of fried dough, filled with a sweet, creamy ricotta filling.

    $6.99

    Tiramisu

    A delicious coffee-flavored Italian dessert. Ladyfingers dipped in coffee, layered with a whipped mixture of eggs, sugar & mascarpone cheese, flavored with cocoa.

    $6.99

    hot-beverages

    Hot Beverages

    Coffee

    $3.99

    Cappuccino

    $3.99

    Hot Tea

    $3.99

    Coffee Latte

    $3.99

    Espresso

    $3.99

    Hot Chocolate

    $3.99

    cold-beverages

    Cold Beverages

    Soda

    Nothing like a cold soda to go with your pizza

    $3.99

    Milk

    $3.99

    Lemonade

    $3.99

    Chocolate Milk

    $3.99

    Orange Juice

    $3.99

    San Pellegrino Sparkling Water

    $3.99

    Iced Tea

    So refreshing.

    $3.99

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