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Carmel's Bistro Giovanni
San Carlos between 5th & 6th Street
Carmel, CA 93921
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Dinner
Dessert Menu
Lunch
Dinner
Appetizers
Sun Dried Tomato Tapenade
with bread
vegetarian
- $5.00
- Gluten Free $6.00
Garlic Dip
with bread
vegetarian
- $6.00
- Gluten Free $7.00
Garlic Bread
$8.00
Ciabatta bread with homemade garlic butter & parmesan with a side of marinera
vegetarian
Gluten Free Garlic Bread
$9.00
Gluten Free bread with homemade garlic butter & parmesan with a side of marinera
vegetarian
gluten-free
Bruschetta (6)
$15.00
Tomato, basil, garlic and parmesan, served on crostini with a small bistro salad
vegetarian
Frito Misto Combo
$18.00
Deep fried prawns, calamari & artichoke hearts, cocktail sauce & lemon aioli
Steamers
$19.00
Steamed clams & mussels, white wine, garlic olive oil, clam juice & tomatoes
dairy-free, gluten-free
Gamberetti
$17.00
Sautéed prawns, basil, garlic, tomatoes, artichoke hearts & pancetta
dairy-free, gluten-free
Crab Cakes
$16.00
Port wine Tamarindo sauce and mixed greens
dairy-free
Calamari
$17.00
Lightly fried, lemon aioli & house made cocktail sauce
Carpaccio
$15.00
Thinly sliced raw Filet Mignon, arugula, capers, EVOO & lemon
dairy-free, gluten-free
Artichoke
$16.00
Charbroiled with garlic lemon aioli
vegetarian
dairy-free, gluten-free
Burrata Prosciutto
$16.00
Tomato, burrata cheese, prosciutto, basil & balsamic vinaigrette, crostini
vegetarian
gluten-free
Mediterranean Meatballs
Ground beef meatballs marinated in southern Mediterranean spices
- (5) $13.00
- (10) $25.00
Ravioli
Lobster
$34.00
Spinach, mushrooms & tomato, truffle cream sauce
Crab
$34.00
Champagne cream sauce & spinach
Chicken Florentine Ravioli
$28.00
Grilled chicken & spinach blended with ricotta, mozzerella, parmesan & fontina in a sun-dried tomato cream sauce
Braised Beef Ravioli
$30.00
Brandy tarragon cream sauce
Goat Cheese Ravioli
$26.00
Goat cheese & roasted vegetable Brown butter basil sauce, toasted almonds & balsamic glaze
vegetarian
Butternut Squash Ravioli
$27.00
Marsala cream sauce, spinach & prosciutto
vegetarian
Soup & Salads
Split Fee $2
Grandma's Insalatina Greca
$11.00
Chopped romaine, cucumber, diced tomatoes, red onion, dried cranberries, olives, feta & our secret dressing
vegetarian
gluten-free
Caesar Salad
$11.00
Romaine, dressing, croutons & parmesan
gluten-free
- Add Anchovies
- $2.00
Insalatina Giovanni
$10.00
Mixed greens, Blue Cheese, dried cranberries, almonds & raspberry vinaigrette
vegetarian
gluten-free
Bistro Salad
$9.00
Mixed greens, romaine, cucumber, tomato & red wine vinaigrette
vegetarian
dairy-free, gluten-free
Soup of the Day
- Cup $7.00
- Bowl $12.00
Main Entrees
Split Fee $2
Osso Bucco
Braised veal, sweet anise, red wine, carrots, onions, celery, tomato, mushroom risotto & vegetables
dairy-free, gluten-free
- MRKT Price
Lamb Shank
Braised, red wine sauce, garlic mashed potato & vegetables
dairy-free, gluten-free
- MRKT Price
Papa's Cioppino
$37.00
Shrimp, scallops, clams, mussels, & fish, Italian spices, hearty tomato broth & garlic bread
dairy-free, gluten-free
Salmon Dijon
Dijon crusted salmon lightly breaded, creamy lemon caper sauce with tomatoes, linguini pasta & vegetables
dairy-free, gluten-free
- MRKT Price
Sand Dabs
$30.00
Lightly breaded & sautéed in a lemon piccata sauce with garlic mashed potato & vegetables
dairy-free, gluten-free
Paella
Mussels, clams, prawns, scallops, chicken, sausage & fish in saffron Arborio rice
dairy-free, gluten-free
- For One $38.00
Filet Mignon
8 oz, brandy peppercorn sauce, garlic mashed potatoes & sautéed spinach
gluten-free
- MRKT Price
Ribeye Steak
14 oz, Maître d' blue cheese butter, truffle mashed potato & sautéed spinach
dairy-free, gluten-free
- MRKT Price
Chicken or Veal Piccata
Chicken breast or veal in a lemon, white wine, garlic & caper sauce, garlic mashed potato & vegetables
dairy-free, gluten-free
- Veal $37.00
- Chicken $31.00
Chicken or Veal Marsala
Sautéed chicken breast or veal with marsala & mushrooms, garlic mashed potato & vegetables
dairy-free, gluten-free
- Veal $37.00
- Chicken $31.00
Chicken or Veal Parmesan
Breaded & baked, mozzarella, fresh basil & tomato sauce, linguini & vegetables
- Veal $37.00
- Chicken $31.00
Pastas
Split Fee $5
Papa's Pasta Pescatore
$37.00
Clams, mussels, prawns, scallops & fish, white wine, garlic & tomato sauce, linguini
dairy-free, gluten-free
Linguini & Clams
$31.00
Garlic white wine sauce, parsley, linguinei
dairy-free, gluten-free
Misto di Mare
$31.00
Prawns, scallops & artichoke hearts, garlic cream sauce, linguini
vegetarian
gluten-free
Linguini Gamberi
$30.00
Prawns, white wine, garlic, chili flakes & parsley, linguini
vegetarian
dairy-free, gluten-free
Scampi
$31.00
Prawns, baby shrimp, pureed sun-dried tomato, basil, garlic & white wine, linguini
vegetarian
dairy-free, gluten-free
Pasta Piccata
$24.00
White wine lemon sauce with pureed sun-dried tomatoes, artichoke hearts & capers, linguini. +Salmon medallions - MRKT Price, +Chicken - $28
vegetarian
dairy-free, gluten-free
Pasta Mamma Mia
$28.00
Bistro style meatballs marinated in Mediterranean spices, rigatoni
Mama's Bolognese
$28.00
A classic dish with a handed down recipe. Ground beef with a homemade sauce, fettuccine
gluten-free
Pasta Palermo
$28.00
Italian sausage, roasted bell peppers, caramelized onions, mozzarella cheese & chili marinara, rigatoni
vegetarian
dairy-free, gluten-free
Cannelloni
$30.00
Fresh pasta stuffed with ground beef, light ricotta & spinach with marinara & béchamel sauce
Lasagna
$30.00
Fresh pasta layered with ground Italian sausage, marinara, light béchamel, ricotta & parmesan cheese
Carbonara
$25.00
Pancetta, shallots & peas, cream sauce, linguini
vegetarian
gluten-free
Grandma's Gnocchi
$24.00
Gorgonzola cheese, béchamel, parmesan & grapes
vegetarian
Pasta Puttanesca
$25.00
Olives, capers, anchovies, sun-dried tomatoes, garlic spicy tomato sauce, penne
vegetarian
dairy-free, gluten-free
Cauliflower Gnocchi
$24.00
Pomodoro. Tomato, basil garlic & white wine
vegetarian
dairy-free, gluten-free
Cocktails
Carmel Mule
$17.00
Rose vodka, lime juice, ginger beer
Negroni Sbagliato
$17.00
Campari, sweet vermouth, Prosecco
Italian Margarita
$18.00
Deep Eddy vodka, Disaronno, Triple sec, sweet & sour
Apperol Spritz
$17.00
Apperol, Prosecco topped with splash of club soda and OJ
Boulevardier
$18.00
Monterey Rye whiskey, Campari, sweet vermouth
Pear Cosmo
$18.00
Grey Goose La Poire, triple sec, cranberry juice, lime juice
Limencello Cocktail
$18.00
Limencello, sparkling wine, club soda, fresh lemon
Elderflower Smash
$18.00
St. Germain, Deep Eddy lemon, fresh lemon, club soda
Peach Margarita
$17.00
Espolon Blanco, peach schnapps, sweet & sour with a Tajin rim
Jameson Ginger Sparkler
$18.00
Jameson whiskey, lemon juice, Ginger beer sparkling wine
Moonshine Mule
$18.00
Moonshine, lime juice, Ginger beer
Espresso Martini
$18.00
Single shot of espresso, Deep Eddy vodka, Kahlua, Baileys
Chocolate Martini
$18.00
Chocolate vodka, splash of cream and chocolate sauce
- Add Espresso
- $2.00
Elderberry Martini
$19.00
Deep Eddy vodka, Carmel Berry Co. Elderberry, fresh lemon, simple syrup
St. Germain Spritz
$18.00
St. Germain, prosecco, club soda
Elderpear Martini
$19.00
St. Germain, Grey Goose pear vodka fresh lemon, simple syrup
Mocktails
Italian Sodas
$5.50
Strawberry, Vanilla, Lemon, Peach, Raspberry
- Refill
- $3.50
Kelly Mocktail
$9.00
Carmel Berry Co. Elderberry syrup, Pineapple juice, Ginger beer, Club soda
Bistro Spritz
$9.00
Pineapple juice, Cranberry juice club soda
Virgin Mule
$9.00
Rose's lime, fresh squeezed lime, ginger beer
Cherry Limeade
$9.00
Rose's lime, grenadine, fresh lime, club soda
Virgin Elderflower Smash
$9.00
Carmel Berry Co. Elderflower syrup, lemonade, lemon juice, soda water
Elderberry Smash
$9.00
Carmel Berry Co. Elderberry, mint, club soda, lemonade
Dessert
Tiramisu "Pick Me Up"
$11.00
Layers of Kahlua and coffee dipped ladyfingers with Chef's own whipped mascarpone recipe
Crème Brulee
$11.00
Rich vanilla bean custard with a caramelized sugar crust
gluten-free
Espresso Crème Brulee
$11.00
Crème Brulee with a shot of LaVazza mixed in
gluten-free
Chocolate Torte
$11.00
Warm flourless chocolate cake with toasted almonds
gluten-free
Chocolate Mousse
$10.00
Light and airy with a rich chocolate flavor and a velvety smooth texture
gluten-free
Apple Crisp
$12.00
Apples sautéed with cinnamon and sugar in a candied almond shell topped vanilla ice cream
Ricotta Cheese Flan
$11.00
Soft vanilla and ricotta cheese custard with a smooth and subtle caramel glaze
gluten-free
Bread Pudding
$12.00
Traditional warm bread pudding with brandy sauce with vanilla ice cream
Affogato
$13.00
Two scoops of vanilla ice cream topped with a shot of Lavazza espresso served with biscotti
Vanilla Ice Cream
$9.00
gluten-free
Raspberry Sorbet
$9.00
dairy-free, gluten-free
Spumoni
$9.00
gluten-free
Appetizers
Sun-Dried Tomato Tapenade
with Ciabatta Bread
- $5.00
- Gluten Free $6.00
Garlic Dip
with Ciabatta Bread
- $6.00
- Gluten Free $7.00
Garlic Bread
Ciabatta bread with homemade garlic butter and parmesan with a side of marinara
- $8.00
- Gluten Free $9.00
Mozzarella Sticks
$16.00
10 mozzarella sticks, served with marinara
Artichoke Hearts
$15.00
Deep fried artichoke hearts, served with lemon aioli
Bruschetta (6)
$14.00
Tomatoes, basil, garlic and parmesan, served on crostini, served with a small bistro salad
- Per Extra Piece
- $2.00
Bolo Fries
$28.00
French fries topped with Bolognese sauce, mozzarella, Pico de Gallo, sour cream and avocado
House Specials
Cannelloni (1) & Bistro Salad
$20.00
Homemade pasta, ground beef, Ricotta, spinach, topped with marinara and Béchamel
Fish Tacos
$15.00
Beer battered white cod, cabbage, Pico de Gallo with cilantro dressing
Fish and Chips
$16.00
Beer battered white cod, served with crispy French fries
Cauliflower Gnocchi
$23.00
Pomodoro style with tomatoes, basil, garlic, and white wine
gluten-free
Salads & Bowls
Caesar Salad
$11.00
Romaine, dressing, polenta croutons and fresh parmesan
gluten-free
- Add Anchovies
- $2.00
Insalatina Vergine
$10.00
Mixed greens with Bleu cheese, cranberries, almonds, with raspberry vinaigrette
gluten-free
Grandma's Insalatina Greca
$11.00
Cucumber, tomatoes, onions, cranberries, olives, Feta, with our secret dressing
gluten-free
Soup & Salad
$16.00
Cup of house made soup, served with your choice of our Caesar, Vergine, Bistro Salad, or our famous Grandma's Insalatina Greca
Cobb Salad
$25.00
Lettuce with chicken, bacon, Bleu cheese, tomatoes, red onions, hard-boiled eggs, with Balsamic vinaigrette dressing
Quinoa Salad
$19.00
Quinoa, cucumber, diced tomatoes, onion, dried cranberries, olives, Feta with an oregano lime white wine vinaigrette
gluten-free
Caprese Farro Bowl
$19.00
Farro, tomato, basil, mozzarella, romaine and arugula with balsamic vinaigrette and balsamic reduction. Add Salmon - Mkt Price
- Add Chicken
- $7.00
- Add Prawns (4)
- $8.00
Roasted Vegetable Farro Bowl
Carrots, squash, zucchini, green peas, spinach, broccoli and tomatoes, over rice. With Salmon - Mkt price
- $23.00
- With Chicken $27.00
Seasoned Beef Bowl
$28.00
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
gluten-free
Rice Bowl
White rice topped with a coconut Mama Mia sauce and vegetables
dairy-free, gluten-free
- $23.00
- With Chicken $27.00
- With Prawns $28.00
Flatbread
Marrakesh
Hummus and mozzarella baked, topped with tomatoes, red onions, cucumbers, dried cranberries and Feta
- $18.00
- Gluten Free $20.00
Palermo
Mozzarella, Italian sausage, red bell peppers and caramelized onions
- $18.00
- Gluten Free $20.00
Sandwiches
Served with french fries
Turkey Panini
$17.00
Ciabatta bread, bacon, turkey, avocado, Bleu cheese, tomatoes, lettuce with garlic aioli
Chicken Panini
$17.00
Ciabatta bread, grilled chicken, fresh mozzarella, tomatoes, avocado, arugula with tomato aioli
Caprese Panini
$17.00
Ciabatta bread, fresh mozzarella, tomatoes with basil pesto
Angus Burger
$19.00
with tomato aioli, lettuce, tomatoes and red onions
- Add Bacon
- $2.00
- Add Cheese
- $2.00
- Add Avocado
- $2.00
Eggplant Parmesan Sandwich
$18.00
Eggplant parmesan with marinara, mozzarella, tomatoes and lettuce
Fish Sandwich
$17.00
Beer battered cod, tomatoes, lettuce, onion with tartar sauce
Coffee & Tea
Hot Water
$2.00Harney & Sons Tea
$5.00Lavazza Coffee
$5.00Americano / Redeye
$6.00Espresso
- $4.00
- $5.00
Macchiato
- $5.00
- $6.00
Cappuccino
- $6.00
- $7.00
Latte
- $6.00
- $7.00
Flavored Latte
- $7.00
- $8.00
Mocha
- $7.00
- $8.00
Non-Alcoholic
Soft Drinks
$4.50
Coke, Diet Coke, Sprite
Lemonade
$4.50Shirley Temple
$4.50Tonic Water
$4.50Iced Tea
$4.50Club Soda
$2.50Juices
$5.00
Apple, Orange, Cranberry, Pineapple, Grapefruit
Italian Sodas
$5.50
Strawberry, Vanilla, Lemon, Peach, Raspberry
- Refill
- $3.50
Vanilla Cherry Italian Cream Soda
$10.00
Vanilla cherry Italian soda topped with half & half and whipped cream
Kellys Mocktail
$9.00
Pineapple juice and Ginger beer topped with a splash of club soda and Elderberry syrup
Bistro Spritz
$9.00
Pineapple juice and cranberry juice topped with club soda
Cocktails
Carmel Mule
$16.00
Rosé, Absolut lime vodka, lime juice and Ginger beer
Negroni Sbagliato
$16.00
Campari, sweet vermouth, Prosecco stirred
Italian Margarita
$17.00
Deep Eddy vodka, Disaronno, triple sec, sweet sour
Apperol Spritz
$16.00
Apperol, Prosecco topped with a splash of club soda, and OJ
Boulevardier
$17.00
Monterey Rye whiskey, Campari and sweet vermouth
Pear Cosmo
$17.00
Grey Goose La Poire, triple sec, cranberry, and fresh lime
French 75
$16.00
Silent Pool gin and sparkling wine with a brown sugar cube
Limoncello Cocktail
$17.00
Limoncello, sparkling wine, club soda and fresh lemon
Elderflower Martini
$18.00
Carmel Berry Elderflower syrup, Grey Goose Le Citron, dry vermouth, and fresh lemon
Peach Margarita
$16.00
Espolon Blanco, peach schnapps and sweet and sour with a Tajin rim
Jameson Ginger Sparkler
$17.00
Jameson whisky, lemon juice, Ginger beer, and sparkling wine
Moonshine Mule
$17.00
Fog's End California Moonshine, lime juice, and Ginger beer. No Refunds, order at your own risk
Chocolate Martini
$16.00
Godiva chocolate liquor, Deep Eddy vodka, a touch of Crème de Cacao
Espresso Martini
$16.00
Single shot of espresso, Kahlua, Baileys and Deep Eddy vodka
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General Info
Payment Types
All Major Cards
Cuisine
Italian
Mediterranean
American - Traditional
Bar
Comfort Foods
Gluten-Free
Locally Sourced
Pasta
Pizza
Seafood
Meals
Dinner
Breakfast
Lunch
Hours
Monday:
-
3:00pm - 9:00pm
Tuesday:
3:00pm - 9:00pm
Wednesday:
3:00pm - 9:00pm
Thursday:
-
3:00pm - 9:00pm
Friday:
-
12:00pm - 9:00pm
Saturday:
-
12:00pm - 9:00pm
Sunday:
-
12:00pm - 9:00pm
About Us
Carmel's Bistro is now serves Breakfast daily from 8am -2pm. Offering $10 bottomless mimosa's and a full bar!
When it comes to full-flavor California-Mediterranean cuisine, just one restaurant comes to mind: Carmel's Bistro, a signature Firok Shield restaurant with exceptional food, gorgeous murals adorning the walls, and unpretentious service. Carmel Restaurant dog-friendly patio.
There's a full wine list, but don't forget to ask for the owner's da Giovanni private-label bottles.