We have a $5 split fee for pastas and split-able entrees
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
Frito Misto Combo
$17.00
Deep fried prawns, calamari, artichoke hearts, with cocktail sauce and lemon aioli
Steamers
$18.00
Steamed clams and mussels, white wine, garlic, olive oil and clam broth
dairy-free, gluten-free
Gamberetti al Pompodori
$16.00
Sautéed prawns, basil, garlic, tomatoes, artichoke hearts and pancetta
dairy-free, gluten-free
Crab Cakes
$15.00
Port wine Tamarindo sauce and mixed greens
dairy-free
Calamari
$16.00
Lightly fried, lemon aioli and house made cocktail sauce
Carpaccio Renaissance
$15.00
Thinly sliced raw Filet Mignon, arugula, capers, EVOO and lemon
dairy-free, gluten-free
Artichoke
$15.00
Charbroiled with garlic lemon aioli
dairy-free, gluten-free
Burrata Prosciutto
$16.00
Tomato, burrata cheese, prosciutto, basil and balsamic vinaigrette
gluten-free
Mediterranean Meatballs
Ground beef meatballs marinated in southern Mediterranean spices
(5)$12.00
(10)$24.00
Salads
Grandma's Insalatina Greca
$11.00
Cucumber, diced tomatoes, red onion, dried cranberries, olives, feta and our secret dressing
gluten-free
Caesar Salad
$11.00
Romaine, dressing, croutons and fresh parmesan
gluten-free
Add Anchovies
$2.00
Insalatina Vergine
$10.00
Mixed greens with Bleu cheese, dried cranberries, almonds and raspberry vinaigrette
gluten-free
Bistro Salad
$9.00
Mixed greens and romaine with cucumber, tomatoes and red wine vinaigrette
dairy-free, gluten-free
Flatbread
Pollo Pesto
Chicken and mozzarella
$18.00
Gluten Free$20.00
Giovanni
Tuscan sausage, caramelized onions and mozzarella
$18.00
Gluten Free$20.00
Margarita
A Classic! Vine ripened tomatoes, fresh mozzarella and basil
$18.00
Gluten Free$20.00
Raviolis
Lobster
$33.00
Spinach, mushrooms and tomatoes in a truffle cream sauce
Crab
$33.00
Champagne cream sauce and spinach
Grilled Vegetable
$23.00
Pesto cream sauce and spinach
Braised Beef
$29.00
Brandy tarragon cream sauce
Goat Cheese
$24.00
Goat cheese and roasted vegetable ravioli in a brown butter basil sauce, topped with toasted almonds and balsamic glaze
Butternut Squash
$25.00
Marsala cream sauce with spinach and prosciutto
Main Entrees
Osso Bucco
Braised veal with sweet anise, red wine, carrots, onions, celery and tomatoes, served with mushroom risotto and vegetables
dairy-free, gluten-free
Mkt Price
Lamb Shank
Braised lamb shank with red wine sauce, served with garlic mashed potatoes and vegetables
dairy-free, gluten-free
Mkt Price
Papa's Cioppino
$35.00
A bit of everything from the sea. Shrimp, scallops, clams, mussels, and fish seasoned with our Italian spices in a hearty tomato broth, served with garlic bread
dairy-free, gluten-free
Salmon Dijon
Dijon crusted salmon lightly breaded in a creamy lemon caper sauce, served with linguini pasta and vegetables
dairy-free, gluten-free
Mkt Price
Sand Dabs
$29.00
Lightly breaded sautéed in a lemon piccata sauce, served with garlic mashed potatoes and vegetables
Paella (For One)
$36.00
Mussels, clams, prawns, scallops, chicken, sausage and salmon in saffron, served with Spanish rice
dairy-free, gluten-free
Filet Mignon
8 oz. topped with brandy-peppercorn sauce, served with garlic mashed potatoes and sautéed spinach
dairy-free, gluten-free
Mkt Price
Ribeye Steak
14 oz. topped with Maître d'butter and Bleu cheese with truffle mashed potatoes and sautéed spinach
dairy-free, gluten-free
Mkt Price
Chicken or Veal Piccata
Chicken breast or veal in a lemon, white wine, garlic and caper sauce, served with garlic mashed potatoes and vegetables
dairy-free, gluten-free
Chicken$29.00
Veal$34.00
Chicken or Veal Marsala
Sautéed chicken breast or veal with marsala and mushrooms, served with garlic mashed potatoes and vegetables
dairy-free, gluten-free
Chicken$29.00
Veal$34.00
Chicken, Veal or Eggplant Parmesan
Breaded, baked with mozzarella, fresh basil and tomato sauce, served with linguini and vegetables
Chicken$29.00
Veal$34.00
Eggplant$27.00
Pastas
Gluten free pasta available
Papa's Pasta Pescatore
$35.00
Clams, mussels, prawns, scallops and salmon in white wine, garlic and tomatoes sauce, served over linguini
dairy-free, gluten-free
Linguini and Clams
$29.00
Fresh clams with olive oil, garlic, parsley and lemon zest, served over linguini
dairy-free, gluten-free
Misto di Mare
$29.00
Prawns, scallops and artichoke hearts in a light garlic cream sauce, served over linguini
gluten-free
Linguini Gamberi
$28.00
Prawns, white wine, garlic, chili flakes and parsley, served over linguini
dairy-free, gluten-free
Scampi
$29.00
Prawns and baby shrimp with puréed sun-dried tomatoes, basil, garlic and white wine, served over linguini
dairy-free, gluten-free
Pasta Piccata
Linguini in a white wine lemon sauce with puréed sun-dried tomatoes, artichoke hearts and capers. With Salmon Medallions - Mkt Price
dairy-free, gluten-free
$23.00
With Chicken$27.00
Pasta Mamma Mia
$27.00
Bistro style meatballs marinated in Mediterranean spices, served over rigatoni
Mama's Bolognese
$27.00
A classic dish with a handed down recipe. Ground beef with a homemade sauce, served over fettuccine
gluten-free
Pasta Palermo
$26.00
Italian sausage, roasted bell peppers, caramelized onions, mozzarella cheese and chili marinara, served over rigatoni
dairy-free, gluten-free
Cannelloni
$29.00
Homemade pasta stuffed with ground beef, light ricotta and spinach with marinara sauce and Béchamel
Lasagna
$29.00
Fresh pasta layered with ground Italian sausage, marinara, light Béchamel, ricotta and parmesan cheese
Carbonara
$24.00
Pancetta, shallots and peas in a cream sauce, tossed with linguini
gluten-free
Grandma's Gnocchi
$23.00
Gorgonzola, Béchamel and parmesan
Pasta Puttanesca
$24.00
Olives, capers, anchovies, sun-dried tomatoes and garlic in a spicy tomato sauce, tossed with penne pasta
dairy-free, gluten-free
Cauliflower Gnocchi
$23.00
Pomodoro style with tomato, basil, garlic and white wine
dairy-free, gluten-free
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
Coffee & Tea
Harney and Sons Tea
$5.00
Lavazza Coffee
$5.00
Americano / Redeye
$6.00
Espresso
$4.00
$5.00
Macchiato
$5.00
$6.00
Cappuccino
$6.00
$7.00
Latte
$6.00
$7.00
Mocha
$7.00
$8.00
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
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.