Vesuvio Pizza & Restaurant
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📋 Menu
Appetizers
Truffled Gnocchi
baked gnocchi, imported white truffle oil, melted fontina cheese, parmigiano
Scattini Farms Artichoke
grilled castroville artichoke, balsamic vinaigrette, chipotle aioli
Baby Back Ribs (4)
asian glaze, mango salsa
Risotto Arancini (4)
saffron-risotto arancini, marinara sauce
Garlic Bread
100-year-old family recipe
Meatball Lollipops (4)
marinara sauce
Clam & Mussel Saute
lemon-caper cream sauce
Artichoke Crochette (4)
aioli della casa
Sausage & Peppers
spicy sausage with peppers, onions, crispy polenta, fontina fonduta
Fritto Misto
fried calamar, prawns, artichoke, carrot, fennel, aioli della casa
Pepe Board
our house ‘nduja, bumba, and pepper jelly, with crostini, cheese, and accoutrements
Peach 'caprese'
carmel farmer's market peaches, stracciatella di burrata, basil
Bruschetta Pomodoro (4)
crostini, tomatoes, garlic, basil
Salad/Soup
Di Stefano
mixed greens, local crispy goat cheese, roasted beets, fig-balsamic dressing
Caesar
romaine, croutons, anchovy
Strawberry-gorgonzola
mixed greens, arugula, strawberries, gorgonzola, candied walnuts, red onions, strawberry shrub dressing
Amalfi
romaine, prawns, bay shrimp, gorgonzola, avocado, caesar dressing
Mista
mixed green salad w/ balsamic vinaigrette
White Bean & Vegetable Soup
Vegetarian Soup
Roasted Red Pepper Soup
Roasted red peppers blended into a smooth soup, typically includes a base of onions, garlic, and a touch of cream for richness.
Pasta
Spaghetti & Meatballs "grandma Celia"
beef & pork meatballs, ragù Napoletano
"1944" Lasagna
house-made pasta sheets, meatballs, soppressata, pepperoni, house-made sausage, ricotta, mozzarella, marinara
Crab Ravioli
creamy champagne lobster reduction
Ravioli W/ Brown Butter & Sage
our classic ricotta ravioli, parmigiano reggiano d.o.p.
Bolognese
Pasta tossed in a rich, slow-simmered sauce made with ground beef, tomatoes, and a blend of Italian herbs, garnished with grated parmesan.
Spaghetti Alla Nerano
zucchini, garlic, basil
Pasta Vesuviana
Pasta Vesuviana: Choice of appetizer or entrée size. Rich tomato sauce, capers, olives, and anchovies.
Veal "osso Buco" Ravioli
mushrooms, porcini cream sauce
Pink Vodka Sauce "jackie-o"
pancetta, peas, penne
Cioppino Rosso
tomato & wine based seafood stew with garlic bread
Pizza
Margherita "dal 1889"
tomato sauce, fior di latte mozz', basil
Pepperoni Pizza
tomato sauce, mozz', American pepperoni
Abruzzese
goat cheese, mozz', basil pesto, tomato sauce, roasted tomato, pine nuts
Diavola
spicy soppressata, tomato sauce, PÈPE Bumba, mozz', provola
Cheese Pizza
tomato sauce, mozz'
San Vito
house-made spicy sausage, peppers, onions, mozz', tomato sauce
Fangool
pepperoni, hot honey, ranch, mozz', tomato sauce
Umberto
housemade italian sausage, broccoli rabe, mozz' (no tomato)
Napoletana
Anchovy, garlic, oregano, tomato sauce (no mozz’)
White Truffle Pie
mushrooms, cambozola, mozz', white truffle oil, caramelized onions (no tomato sauce)
Nectarine Pie
castellano farms nectarines, red onion, hazelnuts, basil, hot honey
Grill & Fish
Mcsuvio Burger
Carmel Bakery brioche bun, caramelized onions, cambozola, chipotle aioli, "way good" fries
Chicken Vesuvio
wood oven roasted 1/2 chicken, chipotle cream sauce, arugula salad
Pacific Northwest Salmon
Sardinian fregola, lobster cream sauce, grilled asparagus
Daily Catch
Monterey Fish Co.'s Daily Catch.
Steak Frites
16 oz. Harris Ranch rib-eye, seasoned fries, Chianti reduction
Lamb Chops
Juicy, Herb-Crusted Lamb Chops, Seared to Perfection
Steakhouse Burger
house-ground short rib, millionaire bacon, pecorino, dijon aioli, crinkle-cut fries, pepper jam
Specialties
Chicken Parmigiana
with pappardelle and alfredo sauce
Eggplant Parmigiana
with pappardelle and alfredo sauce
Lamb Osso Buco
4-hour braised New Zealand lamb shank, parmesan mashed potatoes, lemon gremolata
Chicken Vesuvio
wood oven roasted 1/2 chicken, chipotle cream sauce, arugula salad
Daily Catch
Monterey Fish Co.'s Daily Catch.
Seafood Risotto
white prawns, bay scallops, PÈPE Bumba Risotto, house-made spicy 'nduja, lobster reduction
Cioppino Rosso
tomato & wine based seafood stew with garlic bread
Sides
Truffle-parmesan Fries
French fries tossed with truffle oil and parmesan cheese, typically includes a hint of garlic.
Seasoned Fries
Crispy fries tossed in a savory blend of spices and herbs.
Meatballs (2 Large)
Two large meatballs, typically includes a blend of pork and beef, served in a classic marinara sauce.
Crostini (4)
Grilled slices of rustic bread, seasoned with garlic and herbs, offering a crisp and savory complement to any meal.
Side Of Ranch
A side of our freshly prepared ranch dressing, made in-house with a blend of herbs and buttermilk.
Mashed Potatoes
Creamy, buttery whipped potatoes, perfectly seasoned for a comforting side dish.
Mushrooms
Savor our selection of finely seasoned, freshly picked mushrooms.
Sweet Potato Fries
Crispy and flavorful fries made from sweet potatoes, a delightful twist on a classic favorite.
Broccoli Rabe
Garlic, oil, peperoncino
Regular Broccoli
Broccoli typically steamed to retain its natural flavors and textures, lightly seasoned.
Dessert
Tiramisu
The classic italian pick me up.
Pistachio Cannoli
Crispy pastry shell filled with creamy pistachio ricotta, garnished with whole pistachios and a dusting of powdered sugar, drizzled with chocolate sauce.
Chocolate Chip Biscotti (6)
Six traditional Italian biscotti, featuring chocolate chips, typically enjoyed with coffee.
Blueberry Cheesecake
Creamy cheesecake topped with a rich blueberry compote, garnished with a dusting of powdered sugar.
Buttermilk Panna Cotta
tahitian vanilla, pomegranate coulis, graham cookie
Appetizers
Truffled Gnocchi
baked gnocchi, imported white truffle oil, melted fontina cheese, parmigiano
Scattini Farms Artichoke
grilled castroville artichoke, balsamic vinaigrette, chipotle aioli
Baby Back Ribs (4)
asian glaze, mango salsa
Risotto Arancini (4)
saffron-risotto arancini, marinara sauce
Garlic Bread
100-year-old family recipe
Meatball Lollipops (4)
marinara sauce
Clam & Mussel Saute
lemon-caper cream sauce
Artichoke Crochette (4)
aioli della casa
Sausage & Peppers
spicy sausage with peppers, onions, crispy polenta, fontina fonduta
Fritto Misto
fried calamar, prawns, artichoke, carrot, fennel, aioli della casa
Pepe Board
our house ‘nduja, bumba, and pepper jelly, with crostini, cheese, and accoutrements
Peach 'caprese'
carmel farmer's market peaches, stracciatella di burrata, basil
Bruschetta Pomodoro (4)
crostini, tomatoes, garlic, basil
Salad/Soup
Di Stefano
mixed greens, local crispy goat cheese, roasted beets, fig-balsamic dressing
Caesar
romaine, croutons, anchovy
Strawberry-gorgonzola
mixed greens, arugula, strawberries, gorgonzola, candied walnuts, red onions, strawberry shrub dressing
Amalfi
romaine, prawns, bay shrimp, gorgonzola, avocado, caesar dressing
Mista
mixed green salad w/ balsamic vinaigrette
White Bean & Vegetable Soup
Vegetarian Soup
Roasted Red Pepper Soup
Roasted red peppers blended into a smooth soup, typically includes a base of onions, garlic, and a touch of cream for richness.
Pasta
Spaghetti & Meatballs "grandma Celia"
beef & pork meatballs, ragù Napoletano
"1944" Lasagna
house-made pasta sheets, meatballs, soppressata, pepperoni, house-made sausage, ricotta, mozzarella, marinara
Crab Ravioli
creamy champagne lobster reduction
Ravioli W/ Brown Butter & Sage
our classic ricotta ravioli, parmigiano reggiano d.o.p.
Bolognese
Pasta tossed in a rich, slow-simmered sauce made with ground beef, tomatoes, and a blend of Italian herbs, garnished with grated parmesan.
Spaghetti Alla Nerano
zucchini, garlic, basil
Pasta Vesuviana
Pasta Vesuviana: Choice of appetizer or entrée size. Rich tomato sauce, capers, olives, and anchovies.
Veal "osso Buco" Ravioli
mushrooms, porcini cream sauce
Pink Vodka Sauce "jackie-o"
pancetta, peas, penne
Cioppino Rosso
tomato & wine based seafood stew with garlic bread
Pizza
Margherita "dal 1889"
tomato sauce, fior di latte mozz', basil
Pepperoni Pizza
tomato sauce, mozz', American pepperoni
Abruzzese
goat cheese, mozz', basil pesto, tomato sauce, roasted tomato, pine nuts
Diavola
spicy soppressata, tomato sauce, PÈPE Bumba, mozz', provola
Cheese Pizza
tomato sauce, mozz'
San Vito
house-made spicy sausage, peppers, onions, mozz', tomato sauce
Fangool
pepperoni, hot honey, ranch, mozz', tomato sauce
Umberto
housemade italian sausage, broccoli rabe, mozz' (no tomato)
Napoletana
Anchovy, garlic, oregano, tomato sauce (no mozz’)
White Truffle Pie
mushrooms, cambozola, mozz', white truffle oil, caramelized onions (no tomato sauce)
Nectarine Pie
castellano farms nectarines, red onion, hazelnuts, basil, hot honey
Grill & Fish
Mcsuvio Burger
Carmel Bakery brioche bun, caramelized onions, cambozola, chipotle aioli, "way good" fries
Chicken Vesuvio
wood oven roasted 1/2 chicken, chipotle cream sauce, arugula salad
Pacific Northwest Salmon
Sardinian fregola, lobster cream sauce, grilled asparagus
Daily Catch
Monterey Fish Co.'s Daily Catch.
Steak Frites
16 oz. Harris Ranch rib-eye, seasoned fries, Chianti reduction
Lamb Chops
Juicy, Herb-Crusted Lamb Chops, Seared to Perfection
Steakhouse Burger
house-ground short rib, millionaire bacon, pecorino, dijon aioli, crinkle-cut fries, pepper jam
Specialties
Chicken Parmigiana
with pappardelle and alfredo sauce
Eggplant Parmigiana
with pappardelle and alfredo sauce
Lamb Osso Buco
4-hour braised New Zealand lamb shank, parmesan mashed potatoes, lemon gremolata
Chicken Vesuvio
wood oven roasted 1/2 chicken, chipotle cream sauce, arugula salad
Daily Catch
Monterey Fish Co.'s Daily Catch.
Seafood Risotto
white prawns, bay scallops, PÈPE Bumba Risotto, house-made spicy 'nduja, lobster reduction
Cioppino Rosso
tomato & wine based seafood stew with garlic bread
Sides
Truffle-parmesan Fries
French fries tossed with truffle oil and parmesan cheese, typically includes a hint of garlic.
Seasoned Fries
Crispy fries tossed in a savory blend of spices and herbs.
Meatballs (2 Large)
Two large meatballs, typically includes a blend of pork and beef, served in a classic marinara sauce.
Crostini (4)
Grilled slices of rustic bread, seasoned with garlic and herbs, offering a crisp and savory complement to any meal.
Side Of Ranch
A side of our freshly prepared ranch dressing, made in-house with a blend of herbs and buttermilk.
Mashed Potatoes
Creamy, buttery whipped potatoes, perfectly seasoned for a comforting side dish.
Mushrooms
Savor our selection of finely seasoned, freshly picked mushrooms.
Sweet Potato Fries
Crispy and flavorful fries made from sweet potatoes, a delightful twist on a classic favorite.
Broccoli Rabe
Garlic, oil, peperoncino
Regular Broccoli
Broccoli typically steamed to retain its natural flavors and textures, lightly seasoned.
Dessert
Tiramisu
The classic italian pick me up.
Pistachio Cannoli
Crispy pastry shell filled with creamy pistachio ricotta, garnished with whole pistachios and a dusting of powdered sugar, drizzled with chocolate sauce.
Chocolate Chip Biscotti (6)
Six traditional Italian biscotti, featuring chocolate chips, typically enjoyed with coffee.
Blueberry Cheesecake
Creamy cheesecake topped with a rich blueberry compote, garnished with a dusting of powdered sugar.
Buttermilk Panna Cotta
tahitian vanilla, pomegranate coulis, graham cookie