Pesto Italian Menu (Update 2025)
Welcome to Pesto Italian, a charming haven for Italian cuisine located at 3879 Pacific Coast Hwy, Torrance, CA. This delightful restaurant offers a diverse menu that caters to a wide range of palates, from vegan to hearty meat dishes.
Starters such as the fried calamari and mozzarella sticks set the tone for a savory experience, while the bruschetta pomodoro is a vibrant celebration of fresh ingredients. For soup lovers, the minestrone offers a comforting, hearty option.
Salads like the beet salad and chopped Italian salad provide a refreshing contrast to the indulgent pizzas and pastas. Diners rave about the spaghetti and meatballs, known for its authentic taste and ample portions, as well as the creamy carbonara.
Whether you're stopping by for a casual lunch, dinner with family, or a cozy night out, Pesto Italian ensures a memorable dining experience with delicious food served hot and fresh. Don't miss out—discover your new Italian favorite today!
Appetizers
Empanada
Crescent-shaped turnover. Choose a style.
Dozen of Empanadas
Crescent-shaped turnover. Choose a style.
Fried Calamari
Calamari lightly breaded and fried. Served with marinara sauce.
Fried Zucchinis
Cooked in oil.
Fried Mozzarella Sticks
Mozzarella cheese, breaded and fried, topped with our house-made tomato sauce.
Mozzarella Caprese
Fresh Buffalo mozzarella and sliced Roma tomatoes garnished with basil, arugula and our balsamic reduction.
Bruschetta Pomodoro
Freshly diced tomatoes marinated with garlic and balsamic on the top toasted crostini with basil and parsley.
Garlic Bread
Our homemade bread toasted with garlic, oil, Parmesan and parsley.
Antipasto Plate
Pepperoni, salami, prosciutto, Roma tomato, fresh basil and mozzarella cheese.
Chicken Wings
Chicken fresh from the oven, breaded and coated in Buffalo sauce.
Small Bruschetta Pizza
Fresh Roma tomatoes and arugula with burrata cheese, basil, garlic and balsamic.
Meatballs Soup
Broth with balls of seasoned meat.
Shrimp Soup
Minestrone Soup
Hearty vegetable soup.
Ortolana Soup
Vegetable soup pureed with a splash of cream.
Soups
Salads
Beet Salad
Red beets, arrugala tomatoes, avocado, gorgonzola cheese, olive oil and red vinegar.
Green Salad
Romaine lettuce, tomatoes, finely shaved cabbage, garbanzo beans and our house dressing.
Caesar Salad
Romaine lettuce tossed with our homemade Caesar dressing and topped with fresh Parmesan and croutons.
Chopped Italian Salad
Romaine and iceberg lettuce chopped with salami, mozzarella cheese, garbanzo beans and tomatoes tossed with house dressing.
Chopped Pesto Salad
The Italian salad topped with chopped chicken, shaved cabbage and bacon, served with house dressing.
Spinach Salad
Fresh spinach, diced Roma tomatoes and feta cheese tossed with balsamic dressing.
Povery Salad
Arugula, tomatoes, mushrooms, zucchini and feta cheese topped with grilled chicken and sauteed shrimp in white wine garlic sauce with house dressing.
Arugula Salad
Fresh Roma tomatoes, fresh Parmesan cheese and feta cheese with house dressing.
Bruschetta Salad
Fresh Roma tomatoes and arugula with burrata cheese, basil, garlic and our balzamic dressing.
Mango Salad
Spring mixed lettuce, red onions, tomatoes, fresh mango, feta cheese and rice vinegar honey dressing.
Chopped Chef's Salad
The Italian salad topped with chopped turkey, shaved cabbage and bacon.
10" Small Arrugala Prosciutto Pizza
Prosciutto, mozzarella, arrugula, capers, reduced balsamic and fresh Parmesan on top.
12" Medium Arrugala Prosciutto Pizza
Prosciutto, mozzarella, arrugula, capers, reduced balsamic and fresh parmesan on top.
10" Small Artichokes Gorgonzola Pizza
Fresh tomatoes, mozzarella cheese, mushrooms and Gorgonzola cheese.
12" Medium Artichokes Gorgonzola Pizza
Fresh tomatoes, mozzarella cheese, mushrooms and Gorgonzola cheese.
10" Small Margarita Pizza
Marinara sauce, mozzarella cheese, fresh tomato and basil.
12" Medium Margarita Pizza
Marinara sauce, mozzarella cheese, fresh tomato and basil.
10" Small Pepperoni Pizza
12" Medium Pepperoni Pizza
10" Small Sausage Pizza
12" Medium Sausage Pizza
10" Small Meat Lovers Pizza
Pepperoni, ham, sausage and meat balls.
12" Medium Meat Lovers Pizza
Pepperoni, ham, sausage and meat balls.
10" Small Hawaiian Pizza
12" Medium Hawaiian Pizza
10" Small BBQ Chicken Pizza
BBQ sauce, mozzarella and chicken.
12" Medium BBQ Chicken Pizza
BBQ sauce, mozzarella and chicken.
10" Small Pizza Primavera
Zucchini, broccoli, carrots, black olives, mushrooms, marinara and mozzarella cheese.
12" Medium Pizza Primavera
Zucchini, broccoli, carrots, black olives, mushrooms, marinara and mozzarella cheese.
10" Small Chicken Pesto Pizza
Pesto sauce, mozzarella and chicken.
12" Medium Chicken Pesto Pizza
Pesto sauce, mozzarella and chicken.
10" Small Shrimp Alfredo Pizza
Alfredo sauce, mozzarella, red peppers and shrimp.
12" Medium Shrimp Alfredo Pizza
Alfredo sauce, mozzarella, red peppers and shrimp.
10" Small Florentine Pizza
Marinara sauce, mozzarella, spinach, mushrooms and feta cheese.
12" Medium Florentine Pizza
Marinara sauce, mozzarella, spinach, mushrooms and feta cheese.
10" Small White Pizza
Ricotta, mozzarella, bacon, spinach, oregano and chili flakes.
12" Medium White Pizza
Ricotta, mozzarella, bacon, spinach, oregano and chili flakes.
10" Small Spicy Pizza
Marinara sauce, mozzarella, mushrooms, onions, sausage, meatball and chili flakes.
12" Medium Spicy Pizza
Marinara sauce, mozzarella, mushrooms, onions, sausage, meatball and chili flakes.
Ham and Cheese Pizza
Hawaiian Pizza
Pizza
Calzone
Make Your Own Calzone
Comes with 1 choice of vegetables or meat, mozzarella, and ricotta cheese. Additional toppings for an additional charge.
Grilled Salmon Plate
Choice of sauce: pesto, checca, piccata.
Chicken Piccata Plate
Chicken breast medallions with lemon, capers, parsley, and garlic wine sauce.
Veal Piccata Plate
Veal medallions with lemon, capers, parsley and garlic wine sauce.
Chicken Parmigiana Plate
Breaded chicken with melted mozzarella and marinara sauce.
Veal Parmigiana Plate
Breaded veal with melted mozzarella and marinara sauce.
Eggplant Parmigiana Plate
Eggplant lightly breaded and topped with melted mozzarella and marinara sauce.
Eggplant Mama Mia Plate
Eggplant Parmigiana with grilled chicken and fresh mozzarella cheese layered between marinara sauce.
Chicken Melanzana Plate
Eggplant topped with chicken breast, prosciutto, melted mozzarella cheese, garlic and Marsala wine.
Veal Marsala Plate
Veal medallions with garlic, parsley, and mushrooms in marsala wine sauce.
Chicken Marsala Plate
Chicken breast medallions with garlic, parsley and mushrooms in Marsala wine sauce.
Chicken Cacciatore Plate
Baked chicken breast, onions, mushrooms, red peppers in white wine pomodoro sauce.
Chicken Florentino Plate
Grilled chicken breast, marinara sauce, spinach, baked mozzarella cheese and diced tomatoes on top.
Grilled Chicken Breast Plate
10 oz. Rib Eye Steak Plate
Served with sauteed mushrooms, onions and roasted potatoes.
Salmon Checca Plate
Grilled salmon topped with fresh tomato, basil and garlic sauce. Served with choice of pasta, potatoes or vegetables.
Plates
Raviolis
Raviolis
Choose a style.
Squash Raviolis
Served with light cream and white wine sauce.
Lobster Raviolis
Served with pink sauce.
Gnocchi Potato Dumplings
Filled dough.
Gnocchi Gorgonzola
Served with cream sauce and baked mozzarella cheese.
Cannelloni
Topped with marinara sauce and light white cream. Served with a choice of style.
Spinach Ravioli
Your choice of marinara, Alfredo, checca or pink sauce.
Beef Lasagna
Layered dish with wide flat pasta. Italian dish made of stacked layers of thin flat pasta alternating with fillings.
Chicken Lasagna
Vegetable Lasagna
Homemade Lasagna
Pastas
Spaghetti Pomodoro
Garlic, fresh basil over spaghetti in our marinara sauce.
Spaghetti Meatballs
Homemade meatballs served over spaghetti in our tomato sauce.
Spaghetti Meat Sauce
Ground beef served over spaghetti in our marinara sauce.
Spaghetti Sausage
Italian sausage, sauteed onions and green peppers served over spaghetti in our marinara sauce.
Linguine al Pesto
Homemade basil pesto sauce served over linguine topped with roasted pine nuts.
Linguine al Pesto with Shrimp
Homemade basil pesto sauce served over linguine topped with roasted pine nuts.
Linguine al Pesto with Chicken
Homemade basil pesto sauce served over linguine topped with roasted pine nuts.
Spaghetti Carbonara
Mushrooms and bacon tossed with spaghetti and a creamy pink sauce.
Capellini Primavera
Broccoli, carrots, mushrooms and zucchini tossed with angel hair and served in our marinara sauce.
Fettuccine Alfredo
Homemade cream sauce served over fettuccine.
Fettuccine Alfredo with Shrimp
Homemade cream sauce served over fettuccine.
Fettuccine Alfredo with Chicken
Homemade cream sauce served over fettuccine.
Rigatoni Sausage Pasta
Basil, garlic, mushrooms, spinach and sun dried tomatoes with olive oil.
Baked Rigatoni
Mozzarella cheese, ground beef served over rigatoni in our marinara sauce.
Pasta al Funhgi
Sauteed mushrooms, basil, garlic. served over spaghetti with our marinara sauce.
Penne Asparagus
Penne tossed with sauteed onions, red peppers, chili flakes and asparagus, topped with tomato sauce and fresh Parmesan.
Linguini Pescatore
Clams, mussels, shrimp, calamari and garlic served over linguini in a wine tomato sauce.
Capellini Pipone
Chicken, shrimp, mushrooms, spinach and onions tossed with capellini in a white wine marinara arrabiata spicy sauce.
Linguini and Clams
Clams and garlic served over linguini in a choice of a sauce.
Shrimp Diablo
Shrimp served over linguini in a spicy wine tomato sauce.
Fettuccine a la Mare
Chicken, shrimp, calamari, onions, garlic and red peppers in a wine tomato sauce.
Capellini Special
Chicken, shrimp, mushrooms, spinach and onions over capellini in a creamy white wine sauce.
Calamari Marinara
Sauteed calamari, garlic and basil tossed with linguini in a wine tomato sauce and light chili flakes.
Seafood Chioppino
Clams, mussels, shrimp and calamari topped with a chioppino sauce and served with linguine al olio.
Shrimp Scampi
Sauteed shrimp and linguini pasta tossed with lemon, caper, parsley, oregano, chili flakes and garlic wine sauce.
Penne Vodka with Shrimp
Served with mushrooms, light onions and a creamy pink sauce.
Tomato Basil Cream Pasta
Shrimp, Roma tomatoes and fresh basil with penne pasta creamy.
Salmon Checca
Grilled salmon topped with fresh tomato, basil and garlic sauce. Served with linguine al olio.
Salmon al Filetto
Baked salmon with basil, garlic and parsley in a wine tomato sauce. Served with linguine al olio.
Salmon Picatta
Grilled salmon with lemon, caper, parsley and garlic wine sauce. Served with steamed veggies.
Penne Asparagus with Shrimp
Sauteed onions, garlic, red peppers, asparagus, light chili flakes, basil, wine marinara sauce and fresh Parmesan cheese on top.
Linguini Carbonara
Mushrooms and bacon tossed with linguini in a creamy pink sauce.
Linguini Primavera
Broccoli, carrots, mushrooms and zucchini tossed with linguini and served in our marinara sauce.
Seafood Pastas
Side Orders
Roasted Potatoes
Spinach
Choice of style.
Mixed Veggies
Choice of style.
Broccoli
Broccoli cooked using moist heat. Broccoli cooked in oil or fat overheat. Choice of style.
Sauteed Mushrooms
Homemade Meatballs
6 pieces with marinara sauce. Ball of seasoned meat.
Italian Sausage
2 pieces with marinara sauce. Seasoned ground meat that has been wrapped in a casing. Pork sausage.
8 oz. Meat Sauce
Home Made Meatballs with Baked Mozzarella
Ball of seasoned meat with baked mozzarella.
Shrimp
Shellfish. 8 pieces with your choice of sauce.
Clams
Mollusc. 8 pieces with your choice of sauce.
Mussels
Mollusk. Served with your choice of sauce.
Salmon
Side of Grilled Chicken Breast
Cannoli
3 pieces. Fried pastry with a sweet creamy filling.
Tiramisu
Coffee soaked cake with chocolate and mascarpone cheese. A coffee-flavored Italian dessert. It is made of ladyfingers (savoiardi) dipped in coffee, layered with a whipped mixture of eggs, sugar, and mascarpone cheese, flavored with cocoa.
Cheesecake
Rich creamy cake.
Spumoni
Nutella Ravioli
Flan
Ice Cream
Served with a choice of style.
Desserts
Cold Beverages
Soda
Lemonade
Orange Juice
Iced Tea
Milk
Chocolate Milk
San Pellegrino Sparkling Water
Panna Still Water
Coffee
Hot Tea
Green or black.
Espresso
Cappuccino
Coffee Latte
Hot Chocolate
Hot Beverages
Sandwiches (Archived)
Chicken Milanesa Sandwich
Served with a small mixed green salad.
Ham and Cheese Sandwich
Served with a small mixed green salad.
Chicken Parmigiana Sandwich
Served with a small mixed green salad.
Turkey Breast Sandwich
Served with a small mixed green salad.
Meatball Sandwich
Served with a small mixed green salad.
Sausage, Onion and Green Peppers Sandwich
Served with a small mixed green salad.
Chicken Pesto Sandwich
Served with a small mixed green salad.
Italian Submarine Sandwich
Salami, pepperoni and turkey. Served with a small mixed green salad.
Ribeye Steak Sandwich
6 oz. Served with a small mixed green salad.