Cafe Pesto

Eclectic eatery with a casual ambiance & a menu of locally sourced Hawaiian-Italian fusion dishes.

4.3 – 160 reviews $$ • Family restaurant

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Lunch Menu
Soup
Soup Ask about today’s special	$6.95
Appetizers
Crostini Classic French baguette Toasted with a fresh basil-garlic butter	$4.95
Focaccia Freshly baked pizza flat bread with your choice of Greek olive pesto, herbed Island goat cheese or fresh rosemary gorgonzola	$5.95
Crab Quesadilla An open face petite pizza with cilantro pesto, blended cheeses, chipotle salsa and sweet blue crab meat	$12.95
Smoked Salmon Pizzette A petite pizza with rosemary gorgonzola, fresh spinach and local sweet onions	$12.95
Coconut Crusted Calamari Set on a slaw of arugula, won bok and accented with a honey mustard-mango dipping sauce	$14.95
Cheese Calzones
Hamakua Chipotle barbeque chicken breast, cilantro pesto, red onions, Big Island goat cheese, Tahitian Lime Coulis	$14.95
Toscana Prosciutto ham, fresh mushrooms and grainy dijon mustard	$14.95
East / West Sweet Japanese eggplant, artichokes, sun-dried tomatoes and rosemary gorgonzola sauce	$14.95
Greek Spinach, black olives, feta cheese, red, yellow and green bell peppers	$14.95
Organic Salads
Wild Greens Salad An eclectic blend of locally grown organic baby lettuces, cucumber, local onions and sweet vine-ripened tomato	$7.95
Caprese Salad Fresh mozzarella, local vine ripened tomatoes Dressed with basil oil and a balsamic reduction	$11.95
Thai Curry Shrimp Chili broiled shrimp over chilled fettuccine combined with spinach, red onions and a red curry vinaigrette	$16.95
Seared “Poke” with Spinach Sesame-marinated Ahi with green onions and our signature tamarind honey vinaigrette
Grilled Fresh Catch Salad A refreshing combination of Island fish over organic baby lettuces and a light sesame citrus vinaigrette
Pacific Crab Cake Salad Light and crispy, served with honey-miso vinaigrette, baby greens, pickled namasu	$15.95
Chicken Lolla Rosa Grilled chicken, organic baby greens tossed with a fresh cilantro dressing, local sweet onions and vine-ripened tomatoes	$15.95
Greek Pasta Salad Fettuccine enhanced with black olives, Spinach, sun-dried tomatoes, sweet peppers, marinated artichokes feta cheese	$12.95
Blue Caesar Salad Crisp hearts of Big Island baby romaine, anchovy buttered croutons And, if you dare, gorgonzola cheese	$13.95
Hot Sandwiches
Fresh Island Fish Today’s “fresh catch, ” creamy pesto, lettuce, vine-ripened tomatoes, crispy onions on a toasted bun or grilled flatbread
Miloli’i Garlic basted shrimp, pacific crab, sliced mushrooms, blended cheeses on French bread	$14.95
Sandalwood Japanese eggplant, artichokes, sun-dried tomatoes, rosemary gorgonzola on French bread	$11.95
Smoked Ham Thinly sliced smoked ham, fresh mushrooms, dijon mustard, blended cheeses on French bread	$10.95
Grilled Chicken Fajita Fajita wrapped, lean strips of chicken, charred peppers, onions and garlic	$14.95
Hakalau Kalua turkey, spinach, onions, cranberry-mango chutney on garlic French bread	$11.95
Pesto Cheeseburger Big Island beef, crispy onions, vine-ripened tomatoes and steak fries And choice of smoked mozzarella or gorgonzola	$13.95
Pastas & Risottos
Linguine al Pesto Grilled smoked chicken-apple sausage, vine-ripened tomatoes, roasted tomato-basil marinara	$14.95
Salmon Alfredo Delicate fettuccine, smoked salmon, shiitake mushrooms, sun-dried tomatoes, spinach, fresh parmesan, light cream	$17.95
Santa Fe Chicken Tender breast of chicken, sweet onions, bell peppers, creamy chipotle marinara, cilantro tossed fettuccine	$17.95
Chicken & Wild Mushroom Risotto Marinated “free range” chicken breast, oriental mushrooms, colorful sweet bell peppers, with a creamy saffron rice (also available vegetarian style)	$17.95
Hand Tossed Pizzas
Quattro Formaggi Simple and rustic with fresh herbs, basil marinara, blended cheeses	$10.95
Classico Italian sausage, dry salami, pepperoni and red onion	$14.95
Pizza Luau Kalua-style pork, local sweet onions and fresh Hawaiian pineapple	$14.95
Oriental al Pesto Fresh basil pesto, roasted garlic, sun-dried tomatoes, Japanese eggplant	$14.95
Wild Mushrooms & Artichokes Fresh shiitake & oyster mushrooms, artichokes, rosemary gorgonzola sauce	$14.95
Southwestern Fresh cilantro pesto, chipotle barbecue chicken, red onions, Big Island goat cheese	$14.95
Chili Grilled Shrimp Chili seasoned large shrimp over cilantro crème fraîche shiitake mushrooms, green onions	$14.95
Greek Pizza Calamata olive pesto sweet peppers, rich feta, finished with fresh spinach	$14.95
Big Island B.L.T. Sliced vine ripe tomatoes, creamy pesto, crispy prosciutto ham, baby romaine and parmesan garnish	$14.95
Lokelani A light cheese pizza with basil pesto, fresh vine-ripe tomatoes, spinach, gorgonzola crumbles	$14.95
Desserts
Fresh Keanakolu Hot Apple Crisp Freshly sliced apples with a mac nut topping	$6.95
Cookies & Cream Cheesecake Our mac nut cookie crust	$6.95
Crème Brulée Tropical fruit preserves	$6.95
Ganâche Chocolate torte with raspberry purée	$6.95
Warm Coconut Tart Sweet cream anglaise	$6.95
Big Island Tropical Ice Cream & Sorbet	$6.95
Mac Nut Cookie Dark chocolate chunks	$2.95
Finishing Touches
Café Mocha Espresso with chocolate and steamed milk	$4.95
Iced Mocha Espresso on ice with chocolate and fresh whip cream	$4.95
Mocha Smoothie Chocolate espresso with yogurt	$5.95
Espresso Rich, full bodied dark roasted	$3.95
Café Latté Espresso with steamed milk	$4.95
Cappuccino Double espresso with steamed milk	$4.50
Iced Cappuccino Double espresso on ice with whipped cream	$4.95
Frappuccino Smoothie Blended icy cappuccino with yogurt	$5.95
Hawai`i Blended Coffees Dark Roast or Gold Decaf	$3.95
Create Your Own Special Pizza
Choice A Fresh Roasted Garlic, Black Olives, Japanese Eggplant, Jalapenos, Red Onions, Fresh Spinach, Sweet Local Onions, Fresh Pineapple Thick Crust, Basil Pesto or Black Olive Tapenade, Anchovy, Sundried Tomatoes, Sweet Bell Peppers, Pepperoni, Dry Salami, Fresh Mushrooms, Smoked Ham, Italian Sausage, Extra Cheese	$3.95
Choice B Artichoke Hearts, Prosciutto Ham, Gorgonzola Cheese, Oriental Mushrooms, Feta Cheese, Vine Ripened Tomatoes, Kalua-Style Smoked Pork or Turkey, Chicken-Apple Sausage	$5.95
Choice C Marinated Chicken, Chipotle Barbeque Chicken, Smoked Salmon, Asian Tiger Shrimp, Blue Crab, Hamakua Goat Cheese	$7.95
Beverages
Sodas, Liliko`i Iced Tea, Lemonade or “Hilo Sunrise” includes complimentary refills	$3.95
Tropical Fruit Enhanced Spritzers	$4.25
Iced Teas or Lemonades	$4.25
Hanaoka Farms Fresh Juices	$4.25
Sparkling Pellegrino Water	$4.25
Tropical Fruit Smoothies	$5.95
Dinner Menu
Appetizers
Crostini Classic French baguette Toasted with a fresh basil-garlic butter	$4.95
Focaccia Freshly baked pizza flat bread with your choice of Greek olive pesto herbed Island goat cheese or fresh rosemary gorgonzola	$5.95
Soup Ask about today’s soup special	$6.95
Coconut Crusted Calamari Accented with a honey mustard-mango dipping sauce	$14.95
Shrimp “Half Moon” Nachos Crispy Asian style chips Topped with smoked mozzarella, Split jumbo shrimp, cilantro sour cream, a mild chili dressing, and Big Island corn relish	$14.95
Crab Quesadilla An open face petite pizza with cilantro pesto, blended cheeses, chipotle salsa and sweet blue crab meat	$12.95
Smoked Salmon Pizzette A petite pizza with rosemary gorgonzola, fresh spinach and sweet local onions	$12.95
Island Fresh Salads
Pacific Crab Cake Salad Light and crispy, served with honey-miso vinaigrette baby green, pickled namasu	$15.95
Chicken Lolla Rosa Grilled chicken, organic baby greens tossed with a fresh cilantro dressing, local sweet onions and vine-ripened tomatoes	$15.95
Caprese Salad Fresh mozzarella, local vine ripened tomatoes Dressed with oil and a balsamic reduction	$11.95
Wild Greens Salad An eclectic blend of locally grown organic baby lettuces, cucumbers, local onions and sweet vine-ripened tomato	$7.95
Blue Caesar Salad Crisp hearts of Big Island baby romaine, anchovy buttered croutons And, if you dare, gorgonzola cheese	$13.95
Grilled Fresh Catch Salad A refreshing combination of Island fish over organic baby lettuces and a light sesame citrus vinaigrette
Volcano Mist Delicate greens, organic Waimea tomatoes and smoky mozzarella, Drizzled with a citrus balsamic vinaigrette, Garnished with Madam Pele Crispy onion Strings	$12.95
Seared “Poke” with Spinach Sesame-marinated Ahi with green onions and our signature tamarind honey vinaigrette
Creative Island Cuisine
Salmon Alfredo Delicate fettuccine, smoked salmon, shiitake mushrooms, sun-dried tomatoes, spinach, fresh parmesan, light cream	$22.95
Wok Fired Shrimp & Scallops Wilted island spinach, sugar snap peas And baby bok choy over pad thai noodles Tossed in a coconut red curry with roasted macadamia nuts	$29.95
Linguine al Pesto Grilled smoked chicken-apple sausage, vine-ripened tomatoes, roasted tomato-basil marinara	$18.95
Shrimp Scampi Pan Seared jumbo Asian tiger shrimp, Fresh garlic and tomatoes Deglazed with a fennel laced liqueur, Served over penne paste	$27.95
Pacific Island Seafood Risotto Black tiger shrimp, tender scallops, fresh local fish, petite split Hawaiian lobster tail melded with Arborio rice in a Thai sweet chili cream	$38.95
Chicken & Forest Mushroom Risotto Rosemary grilled organic chicken breast, Caramelized onions and bell peppers, Shiitake and oyster mushrooms, Served over saffron Arborio rice	$22.95
Something Hearty Big Island beef & pork meatballs, Served over linguine, Tossed in a spicy roasted pepper marinara with mushrooms, spinach & caramelized onions	$22.95
“Hibachi Style” Baby Back Ribs Baby back ribs, chipotle barbeque sauce With Thai jasmine rice And sauteed local vegetables	$26.95
Mango Glazed Chicken Char broiled organic chicken breast, Mango chutney, Thai jasmine rice, Sauteed local vegetables and Pahoa corn relish	$22.95
Hand Tossed Pizzas
Quattro Formaggi Simple and rustic with fresh herbs, basil marinara, blended cheeses	$10.95
Classico Italian sausage, dry salami, pepperoni and red onion	$14.95
Pizza Luau Kalua-style pork, local sweet onions and fresh Hawaiian pineapple	$14.95
Oriental al Pesto Fresh basil pesto, roasted garlic, sun-dried tomatoes, Japanese eggplant	$14.95
Wild Mushrooms & Artichokes Fresh shiitake and oyster, mushrooms, artichokes, rosemary gorgonzola sauce	$14.95
Southwestern Fresh cilantro pesto, chipotle barbeque chicken, red onions, Big Island goat cheese	$14.95
Chili Grilled Shrimp Chili seasoned large shrimp over cilantro crème fraîche, shiitake mushrooms and green onions	$14.95
Greek Pizza Calamata olive pesto, sweet peppers, rich feta, finished with fresh spinach	$14.95
Big Island B.L.T. Sliced vine ripe tomatoes, creamy pesto, crispy prosciutto ham, baby romaine and parmesan garnish	$14.95
Lokelani A light cheese pizza with basil pesto, fresh vine-ripe tomatoes, spinach, gorgonzola crumbles	$14.95
Cheese Calzones
Hamakua Chipotle barbeque chicken breast, cilantro pesto, red onions, Big Island goat cheese, Tahitian Lime Coulis
Toscana Prosciutto ham, fresh mushrooms, and grainy dijon mustard
East / West Sweet Japanese eggplant, artichokes, sun-dried tomatoes and rosemary gorgonzola sauce
Greek Spinach, black olives, feta cheese, red, yellow and green bell peppers
Finishing Touches
Café Mocha Espresso with chocolate and steamed milk	$4.95
Iced Mocha Espresso on ice with chocolate and fresh whip cream	$4.95
Mocha Smoothie Chocolate espresso with yogurt	$5.95
Espresso Rich, full bodied, dark roasted	$3.95
Café Latté Espresso with steamed milk	$4.95
Cappuccino Double espresso with steamed milk	$4.50
Iced Cappuccino Double espresso on ice with whip cream	$4.95
Frappuccino Smoothie Blended icy cappuccino with yogurt	$5.95
Hawai`i Blended Coffee Dark Roast or Gold Decaf	$3.95
Create Your Own Special Pizza
Choice A Fresh Roasted Garlic, Black Olives, Japanese Eggplant, Jalapenos, Red Onions, Fresh Spinach, Sweet Local Onions, Fresh Pineapple Thick Crust, Basil Pesto or Black Olive Tapenade, Anchovy, Sundried Tomatoes, Sweet Bell Peppers, Pepperoni, Dry Salami, Fresh Mushrooms, Smoked Ham, Italian Sausage, Extra Cheese	$3.95
Choice B Artichoke Hearts, Prosciutto Ham, Gorgonzola Cheese, Oriental Mushrooms, Feta Cheese, Vine Ripened Tomatoes, Kalua-Style Smoked Pork or Turkey, Chicken-Apple Sausage	$5.95
Choice C Marinated Chicken , Chipotle Barbeque Chicken, Smoked Salmon, Asian Tiger Shrimp, Blue Cheese, Hamakua Goat Cheese	$7.95
Beverages
Sodas, Liliko’i Iced Tea, Lemonade or “Hilo Sunrise” includes complimentary refills	$3.95
Tropical Fruit Enhanced Spritzers	$4.25
Iced Teas or Lemonades	$4.25
Hanaoka Farms Fresh Juices	$4.25
Sparkling Pellegrino Water	$4.25
Tropical Fruit Smoothies	$5.95
Kids Menu
Main
Potter’s Pizza hop on the Hogwart Express & pick the pizza of your choice, ask for Harry’s magic herbs & get 5 pesto points	$7.95
Pele’s Pasta noodles with a passion-red, white or butter sauce, ask for “da kine” Hawaiian herbs, volcanic vegies or pua a sausage for 5 pesto points	$7.95
Shrek’s Caesar a green ogre of a salad… minus the critters this swamp house special rocks! ask for crunchy croutons & get 5 pesto points	$7.95
Lone “Free Ranger” grilled chicken over the raddest risotto rice with veggies or herbs – 5 peato points	$7.95
Tigger’s Tuekey with veggies or herbs – 5 pesto points	$7.95
Spongebob Smoothie squarepants, strawberry, guava, papaya, banana, raspberry, mango, lilikoi, pina colada or try an old fashioned root beer float!`	$5.95

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Contact Cafe Pesto – Kawaihae

Address: 7709, 61-3665 Akoni Pule Hwy, Waimea, HI 96743

Phone: (808) 882-1071

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