Italian and Persian Cuisine
PESTO'S

Dinner

    Friday    5:30 pm – 9:00 pm      Persian & Italian Cuisine
    Saturday:  12:00 am – 9:00 pm Persian & Italian Cuisine

Appetizer & Salad

Salmone Affumicato                    7.-

Smoked salmon presented on toast points dressed with Capers, Shallots, extra virgin Olive oil & Lemon juice.

Calamari Fritti                         6.-

Calamari lightly dusted, tossed with Bell Pepper & Pepperoncini served with white Wine Tomato dipping sauce.

Kashk O'bademjan                    5.-

Fresh sautéed eggplant, caramelized Onion & Garlic, flavored with Mint & sour cream.

Dolmeh (Stuffed Grape Leaves)                5.-

Grape leaves, stuffed with ground Chuck, Rice, Split Peas, Tarragon, Parsley, Cilantro & Chives.

Shallots Dip (Must O'mosier )                    3.-

Homemade Yogurt mixed with finely chopped Shallots.

Cucumber Dip (Must O'kheyar )                   3.-

Homemade Yogurt mixed with finely chopped Cucumber and Mint.

Torshi                    2.5
Traditionally mixed and aged pickles, carrots, cauliflower, Cabbage and herbs in red wine vinegar

Hummus                    3 .5
Garbanzo beans pureed with Tahini, served with Pita bread

Tabouli                    3.5

A zesty salad of cracked Wheat, Parsley, Tomatoes and Scallions with Olive Oil, Lemon Juice and fresh Mint.

Shirazi Salad                    3.5

A finely chopped blend of Tomatoes, Cucumbers & Onions in Olive Oil, fresh Lemon Juice & Parsley dressing.

 Green Salad                    4.5

Fresh Mixed Greens, Lettuce, Cucumbers, Feta Cheese, Olive Oil, Fresh Lemon Juice.

 Spinach Salad                    5.-

Fresh leaf Spinach, sliced Apples, Scallions & Bacon topped with a homemade Honey Dijon dressing.

 Caesar Salad                    5.-

Fresh Romaine lettuce topped with Parmesan cheese, croutons & homemade Caesar dressing.

Persian Entrées

"All Persian Kabob Entrées are served with fluffy Basmati Saffron rice and charbroiled Tomatoes"

Rack of Lamb                    19 .-
Tender Rack of New Zealand Lamb charbroiled to perfection, served on a bed of fluffy Basmati rice with grilled vegetables

Boneless Lamb Kabob                    15 .-
Tender cubes of marinated Lamb, skewered and charbroiled with a skewer of grilled vegetables

Pesto’s Signature                    18 .-
Three juicy skewers of Sirloin steak, marinated Chicken breast & seasoned ground Beef, charbroiled to perfection

Pesto’s Special                    15 .-
A combination of one skewer of Sirloin Steak & one skewer of marinated Chicken breast, charbroiled to perfection

Soltani                    14 .-
A combination of one skewer of Sirloin Steak & one skewer of seasoned ground Beef, charbroiled to perfection

Barg Kabob                    13 .- 
A skewer of specially cut & marinated Sirloin Steak, charbroiled to perfection

Joojeh Kabob                    12 .-
Two skewers of Chicken breast marinated with Saffron, Olive oil &Lemon juice, charbroiled to perfection

Koobideh Kabob                    11 .-
Two juicy skewers of charbroiled seasoned lean ground Beef

Joojeh & Koobideh Kabob                    12 .-
A skewer of one marinated Chicken breast & one skewer of seasoned lean ground Beef, charbroiled to perfection

Vegetable Kabob                    11 .-
Two skewers of Portobello Mushroom, Red Onion, Yellow Squash, Pepper, Zucchini & Tomato, charbroiled to perfection

Ghormeh Sabzi                    11 .-
A savory medley of Beef, chopped fresh Herbs, Kidney beans, Lime & Persian spices, served with Basmati rice

Fesenjan                    14 .-
Cornish Hen simmered with Pomegranate pureé and crushed Walnuts, served with Basmati Saffron rice

Tahchin                    11 .-
Saffron and Yogurt marinated Chicken on Tah-dig (a crispy yogurt, egg & rice base) garnished with Barberries and Basmati Saffron rice

 

Italian Entrées

Grilled Salmon Teriyaki                    15 .- 
Fresh fillet of Atlantic Salmon glazed with Pesto, Olive oil & Teriyaki sauce, served with Basmati rice

Marinated Grilled Pork Chop                    15 .- 
Served with Chef’s Choice of Vegetables or Potatoes

Cappellini Con Pesto                    12 .- 
Angel Hair pasta, tossed with Sundried & fresh Tomatoes, Pepperocinis & Pesto sauce

Chicken Involtini                    14 .-
Tender roasted Chicken breast stuffed with Prosciutto ham & Mozzarella cheese, topped with sundried Tomato, Capers and white wine cream sauce served with Basmati rice

Fettuccine Alfredo                    13 .- 
Fettuccini pasta, Prosciutto ham and Mushroom, tossed with heavy cream & Parmesan cheese

Chicken Farfalle                    13 .-
Bowtie pasta tossed with Chicken breast, sundried Tomatoes, black Olives & Capers in a creamy Pesto sauce

Chicken Parmigiana                    13 .- 
Breast of Chicken rolled in seasonal bread crumbs, lightly fried & topped with Marinara sauce, Mozzarella & Parmesan cheese; served on a bed of Angel hair pasta tossed in a Pesto sauce

Eggplant Parmigiana                    13 .-
Eggplant lightly breaded, fried golden & topped with Marinara sauce & Mozzarella cheese, served on a bed of Angel hair pasta tossed in a Pesto sauce

Tortellini                    13 .- 
Cheese-filled Tortellini pasta tossed with Mushroom Tomato cream sauce

Ravioli                    13 .-
Fried cheese-filled Ravioli tossed with Spinach Pesto Tomato sauce

Lasagna al Forno                    11 .-
Layers of tender cooked noodles filled with Ricotta cheese, Spinach & meat sauce topped with Mozzarella cheese

Lasagna Vegetariano  11 .-
Layers of tender cooked noodles filled with Ricotta cheese, Spinach & a mixture of vegetables, topped with Mozzarella cheese

Linguini                    10 .5
A generous portion of Linguini noodles topped with homemade meat sauce and meatballs

Desserts

 Saffron  Ice Cream with Pistachio & Rosewater
exotically flavored ice cream, infused with Saffron, combined with roasted pistachio nuts and Rosewater

Baklava

Beverages

Pot of freshly brewed Persian hot Tea 
 Coffee, Hot Tea    
Pitcher of Doogh