Carmel's Bistro Giovanni

between 5th &, San Carlos, 6th Ave, Carmel-By-The-Sea
(831) 626-6003

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Customers' Favorites

Chicken Veal or Eggplant Parmesan
Chicken or Veal Piccata
Papa's Pasta Pescatore
Tiramisu Pick Me Up
Linguini and Clams
Mousse Au Chocolat
Chocolate Mousse
Chicken Marsala
Lobster Ravioli
Chicken Piccata

Menu

Dinner Appetizers
Sun-dried Tomato Tapenade
Served with ciabatta bread
Garlic Dip
Served with ciabatta bread
Garlic Bread
Ciabatta bread with homemade garlic butter and Parmesan with a side of marinara.
Frito Misto Combo
Deep fried prawns, calamari, artichoke hearts, with cocktail sauce and lemon aioli.
Steamers
Steamed clams and mussels, white wine, garlic, olive oil and clam broth.
Gamberetti al Pompodori
Sauteed prawns, basil, garlic, tomatoes, artichoke hearts and pancetta
Crab Cakes
Port wine tamarindo sauce and mixed greens.
Calamari
Lightly fried, lemon aioli and house made cocktail sauce.
Artichoke
Charbroiled with garlic lemon aioli.
Burrata Prosciutto
Tomato, burrata cheese, prosciutto, basil and balsamic vinaigrette.
Mediterranean Meatballs
Ground beef meatballs marinated in Southern Mediterranean spices.
Sun Dried Tomato Tapenade- Gluten Free
Sun Dried Tomato Tapenade served with gluten free bread
Garlic Dip-Gluten Free
Gluten free bread and garlic dip
Garlic Bread- Gluten Free
Gluten free garlic bread served with marinera

Dinner Salads
Grandma's Insalatina Greca Salad
Cucumber, diced tomatoes, red onion, dried cranberries, olives, feta and our secret dressing. Gluten free.
Caesar Salad
Romaine, dressing, croutons and fresh parmesan add Anchovies for additional charge.
Insalatina Vergine Salad
Mixed greens with blue cheese, dried cranberries, almonds and raspberry vinaigrette.
Bistro Salad
Mixed greens and romaine with cucumber, tomatoes and red wine vinaigrette.

Dinner Main Entrees
Papa's Cioppino
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.
Sand Dabs
Lightly breaded sauteed in a lemon. piccata sauce, served with garlic mashed potatoes and vegetable.
Paella for 1
Mussels, clams, prawns, scallops, chicken, sausage and salmon in saffron, served with Spanish rice.
Chicken Piccata
Chicken breast in a lemon, white wine, garlic and caper sauce, served with garlic mashed potatoes and vegetables.
Veal Piccata
Veal in a lemon, white wine, garlic and caper sauce, served with garlic mashed potatoes and vegetables
Chicken Marsala
Sauteed chicken breast with marsala and mushrooms, served with garlic mashed potatoes and vegetables.
Veal Marsala
Sauteed veal with marsala and mushrooms, served with garlic mashed potatoes and vegetables.
Chicken Parmesan
Breaded, baked with mozzarella, fresh basil and tomato sauce.
Veal Parmesan
Breaded, baked with mozzarella, fresh basil and tomato sauce.

Dinner Raviolis
Lobster
Spinach, mushrooms and tomatoes in a truffle cream sauce.
Crab
Champagne cream sauce and spinach.
Grilled Vegetable
Pesto cream sauce and spinach.
Braised Beef
Brandy tarragon cream sauce.
Goat Cheese
Goat cheese and roasted vegetable ravioli in a brown butter basil sauce, topped with toasted almonds and balsamic glaze.
Butternut Squash
Marsala cream sauce with spinach and prosciutto.

Dinner Pastas
Papa's Pasta Pescatore
Clams, mussels, prawns, scallops and salmon in white wine, garlic and tomatoes sauce, served over linguini.
Linguini and Clams
Fresh clams with olive oil, garlic, parsley and lemon zest, served over linguini.
Misto di Mare
Prawns, scallops and artichoke hearts in a light garlic cream sauce, served over linguini.
Linguini Gamberi
Prawns, white wine, garlic, chili flakes and parsley, served over linguini.
Scampi
Prawns and baby shrimp with pureed sun-dried tomatoes, basil, garlic and linguini white wine
Pasta Piccata
Linguini in a white wine lemon sauce with pureed sun-dried tomatoes, artichoke hearts and capers.
Pasta Piccata with Chicken
Pasta Mamma Mia
Bistro style meatballs marinated in Mediterranean spices, served over rigatoni.
Mama's Bolognese
A classic dish with a handed down recipe. Ground beef with a homemade sauce, served over fettuccine.
Pasta Palermo
Italian sausage, roasted bell peppers, caramelized onions, mozzarella cheese and chili marinara, served over rigatoni.
Cannelloni
Homemade pasta stuffed with ground beef, light ricotta and spinach with marinara sauce bechamel.
Lasagna
Fresh pasta layered with ground Italian sausage, marinara, light bechamel, ricotta and Parmesan cheese.
Carbonara
Pancetta, shallots and peas in a cream sauce, tossed with linguini.
Grandma's Gnocchi
Gorgonzola, bechamel, Parmesan & sauteed grapes
Pasta Puttanesca
Olives, capers, anchovies, sun-dried tomatoes and garlic in a spicy tomato sauce.
Cauliflower Gnocchi
Pomodoro style with tomato, basil, garlic and white wine.

Dinner Dessert
Tiramisu
Layers of Kahlua and coffee dipped ladyfingers with chef's own whipped mascarpone recipe.
Creme Brulee
Rich vanilla bean custard with a caramelized sugar crust.
Espresso Crème Brulee
Creme brulee with a shot of lavazza mixed in.
Chocolate Torte
Warm flourless chocolate cake with toasted almonds. Gluten free.
Chocolate Mousse
Light and airy with a rich chocolate flavor and a velvety smooth texture.
Apple Crisp
Apples sauteed with cinnamon and sugar in a candied almond shell topped vanilla ice cream.
Ricotta Cheese Flan
Soft vanilla and ricotta cheese custard with a smooth and subtle caramel glaze.
Bread Pudding
Traditional warm bread pudding with brandy sauce with vanilla ice cream.
Affogato
Two scoops of vanilla ice cream topped with a shot of Lavazza espresso served with biscotti.
Vanilla Ice Cream
Gluten free.
Raspberry Sorbet
Gluten free.
Spumoni
Gluten free.

Dinner Coffee and Tea
Hot Tea
Lavazza Coffee
Americano
Redeye
Espresso
Macchiato
Cappuccino
Latte
Mocha

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Recent Reviews

First of all, because the menu has GF/DF designations and plenty of options, choosing our meals was so easy. The food was Delicious. The service was top rate and we were able to eat outside which is always a bonus. I'd highly recommend, especially for those GF/DF.
September 2025
We have dined here many times. Our favorite in Carmel. If you are lucky Papa may greet you at the front door. I have chicken Parmesan and my white had linguini and clams. Perfectly prepared. Be sure to make a reservation.
September 2025
Bistro Giovanni is amazing!!! Every dish was delicious. We ate here 5 nights during our 10 day stay in Carmel. Firok, Kelly and the staff were all attentive and really made you feel at home. The decor was beautiful and the service was wonderful. We cannot wait to come back to Bistro Giovanni during our next to Carmel. This is a terrific gem in Carmel!!
September 2025

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Carmel's Bistro Giovanni

between 5th &, San Carlos, 6th Ave, Carmel-By-The-Sea, CA 93921
(831) 626-6003