Giuseppe's Cucina Rustica Menu (2025 Update)
Introducing the menu at Giuseppe's Cucina Rustica, a charming Italian pizza restaurant in San Luis Obispo. They offer a variety of options ranging from vegan to meat lovers' dishes, all made with high-quality ingredients. With a beautiful outdoor seating area, classy ambiance, and excellent service, it's perfect for a date night or special occasion. Customers rave about the flavorful dishes like Capesante e Gamberi and spaghetti pomodoro. The restaurant also provides takeout, catering, and happy hour specials, making it a versatile choice for any dining experience. Stop by for a taste of traditional Italian cuisine with a contemporary twist at Giuseppe's Cucina Rustica.
Lunch Menu
Fresh Fish Of The Day
Daily Preparation
Zuppa Di Brodo
sweet potato, red onion, celery root, butternut squash, ricotta-pesto crostini
Bruschetta Caprese
housemade crostini, heirloom tomatoes, mozzarella, basil, X-V-O-O
Melanzane Alla Parmigiana
baked eggplant, mozzarella, tomato sauce
Carpaccio Di Manzo
beef tenderloin, gorgonzola-mascarpone cream, endive salad
Carpaccio Di Pesce Spada
sushi grade swordfish, avocado, cucumber, lemon, arugula
Fried Calamari & Shrimp
lightly dusted calamari, wild gulf shrimp, vegetables
Gamberi Fra Diavolo
wild jumbo gulf prawns, spicy tomato-caper sauce
Caesar
romaine hearts, croutons, anchovy dressing
Mista
field greens, dried apricots, candied walnuts, creamy dijon vinaigrette
Della Citta
poached pears, candied walnuts, roasted beets, arugula, gorgonzola, pear vinaigrette
Giuseppe
butter lettuce, avocado, tomatoes, cucumbers, red onions, garbanzos, parmigiana dressing
Caprese
local vine ripe tomatoes, mozzarella, toasted coriander, fresh basil
Pollo
range chicken, spinach, hearts of palm, corn, avocado, beets, cucumbers, creamy garlic dressing
Chop
chicken, shrimp, sopresetta, romaine, artichokes, cucumbers, tomatoes, corn, avocado, beets, feta, muscatel vinaigrette
Ahi Tuna
arugula, tomato, cucumber, beets, hearts of palm, avocado, balsamic vinaigrette, lemon aioli
Primavera
roasted peppers, zucchini, eggplant, sprouts, avocado, cucumber, heirloom tomatoes, pepper jack
Chicken Florentine
grilled chicken breast, pesto, spinach, mozzarella, provolone, aioli, pressed Pugliese bread
Knife & Fork Meatball Sandwich
hand-rolled meatballs, marinara, mozzarella
Turkey Bacon Swiss And Avocado
housemade Italian panino, lemon aioli
Giuseppe's Cheese Steak Sandwich
housemade roast beef, onions, peppers, mascarpone, provolone
Pastrami
swiss, wholegrain mustard, spicy pepper relish
B.L.T. With Pacific Salmon
heirloom tomatoes, crispy applewood bacon, romaine, pesto aioli
Kobe Burger
sweet Maui onions, balsamic tomatoes, pepper jack cheese, arugula, red pepper aioli
Pesto
mozzarella, X-V-O-O, pesto (no tomato sauce)
Gorgonzola
caramelized onions, mozzarella, gorgonzola (no tomato sauce)
Margherita
San Marzano plum tomato sauce, basil, mozzarella
Diavolo
spicy peppers, artisan pepperoni, olives
Salsiccia
house made sausage, crimini mushrooms, onions, mozzarella
California
grilled chicken, roasted corn, cilantro, avocado, mozzarella, prosciutto cream sauce
Pepperoni
artisan pepperoni, mozzarella
Capellini
angel hair pasta, tomatoes, X-V-O-O, garlic, sweet basil
Gnocchi Alla Amatriciana
house made potato gnocchi, pancetta, caramelized onions, chili flakes, tomato
Tortellini Giuseppe
pancetta, mushrooms, red onion, tomato, peas, pink sauce
Pappardelle Alla Ragu
"Gulp Down" pasta ribbons, pancetta, mascarpone, Bolognese ragu
Ravioli Di Zucca
butternut squash filled pasta, sage, parmigiana cream sauce
Bucatini Con Polpette
thick spaghetti, hand-rolled meatballs (grandmother's way)
Linguine Vongole
manilla clams, garlic, white wine, chilis
Linguine Con Capesante E Gamberi
wild gulf prawns, scallops, pancetta, vodka cream sauce
Orecchiette E Braciole
slow braised flank steak, garlic, herbs, romano, Bolognese ragu, orecchiette pasta
Linguine Ai Frutti Di Mare
shrimp, scallops, mussels, clams, fish of the day
Housemade Lemonade
Housemade Iced Tea
Italian Soda
Cane Sugar Coca-Cola
Zuppa Di Brodo
sweet potato, red onion, celery root, butternut squash, ricotta-pesto crostini
Bruschetta Caprese
grilled bread, heirloom tomatoes, mozzarella, basil, E-V-O-O
Melanzane Alla Parmigiana
baked eggplant, mozzarella, tomato sauce
Stuffed Mushrooms
herbs, gorgonzola dolce cream sauce
Gnocchi Di Spinaci
house made spinach gnocchi, gorgonzola dolce cream sauce
Carpaccio Di Manzo
tenderloin, gorgonzola-mascarpone cream, endive salad
Carpaccio Di Pesce Spada
sushi grade swordfish, avocado, cucumber, lemon, arugula
Antipastp Misto
Cured meats, cheeses
Fried Calamari & Shrimp
lightly dusted calamari, wild gulf shrimp, vegetables
Gamberi Fra Diavolo
wild jumbo gulf prawns, spicy tomato caper sauce
Scampi Aglio
prawns sauteed in garlic, capers, Meyer lemon and marsala
Lamb Lollipops
roasted lamb chops, housemade raosted eggplant caponata, balsamic reduction
Caesar
romaine hearts, croutons, anchovy dressing
Mista
field greens, dried apricots, candied walnuts, creamy dijon vinaigrette
Della Citta
poached pears, candied walnuts, roasted beets, arugula, gorgonzola, pear vinaigrette
Roasted Beet Carpaccio
red & gold beets, goat cheese, candied walnuts, arugula, strawberry vinaigrette
Giuseppe
butter lettuce, avocado, tomatoes, cucumbers, red onions, garbanzos, parmigiana dressing
Caprese
local vine ripe tomatoes, mozzarella, toasted coriander, fresh basil
Ahi Tuna Salad
arugula, tomatoes, cucumbers, beets, hearts of palm, avocado, lemon aioli
Pesto
mozzarella, E-V-O-O, pesto (no tomato sauce)
Gorgonzola
caramelized onions, mozzarella, gorgonzola (no tomato sauce)
Margherita
San Marzano plum tomato sauce, basil, mozzarella
Diavolo
spicy peppers, artisan pepperoni, olives
Pepperoni
artisan pepperoni, mozzarella
Salsiccia
house-made sausage, crimini mushrooms, onions, mozzarella, pecorino
California
grilled chicken, roasted corn, cilantro, avocado, mozzarella, prosciutto cream sauce
Capellini
angel hair pasta, tomatoes, E-V-O-O, garlic, sweet basil
Bucatini Con Polpette
thick spaghetti, hand-rolled meatballs (Grandmother's way)
Lasagna "Bolognese" Style
(baked lasagna) egg pasta sheets, Vande Rose "Duroc" pork ragu, cheese, bechamel
Gnocchi Alla Amatriciana
house made potato gnocchi, pancetta, caramelized onions, chili flakes, tomato
Pappardelle Alla Ragu "Gulp Down"
pasta ribbons, pancetta, mascarpone, Vande Rose "Duroc" pork ragu
Tortellini Giuseppe
pancetta, mushrooms, red onion, tomato, peas, pink sauce
Ravioli Di Zucca
butternut squash filled pasta, sage, parmigiana cream sauce
Risotto Di Pollo
range chicken, porcini mushroom risotto, shaved grana padano
Linguine Vongole
manilla clams, garlic, white wine, chilies
Orecchiette E Braciole
braised flank steak, garlic, herbs, romano, Vande Rose "Duroc" pork ragu, orecchiette pasta
Linguine Con Capesante E Gamberi
wild gulf prawns, scallops, pancetta, vodka cream sauce
Linguine Ai Frutti Di Mare
shrimp, scallops, mussels, calamari, clams, fish of the day
Pollo Alla Milanese
range chicken breast, parmigiana crust, arugula, avocado, yukon gold mashed potatoes
Pollo Alla Marsala
supreme chicken breast, aged marsala reduction, yukon gold mashed potatoes
Vitello Alla Parmigiana
breaded veal cutlets, pomodoro sugo, pecorino, penne pasta
Morro Bay Sand Dabs Alla Piccata
lightly breaded & pan fried, lemon, caper, white wine, garlic sauce, Tabbouleh-style quinoa
Hanger Steak "Butcher's Cut"
wild arugula, vine-ripe tomato, Belgian endive, aged balsamic, Yukon mashies
Dinner Menu
Happy Hour Menu
Meatball Slider
House-made roll, mozzarella, meatball, tomato sauce
Bruschetta Caprese
Grilled bread, heirloom tomatoes, mozzarella, basil
Salsiccia Italianaalla Griglia
Grilled Italian sausage, roasted peppers & onions
Funghi Ripieni
Mushrooms stuffed with herbs & four cheeses
Melanzanealla Parmigiana
Baked eggplant, mozzarella, tomato sauce
Pollo Fritti
Buttermilk-marinated, fried chicken
"Northmeets South" Gnocchi
Hand-made potato & spinach gnocchi
Carpacciodi Pesce Spada
Swordfish, avocado, cucumber, lemon arugula
Margheritaor Pesto Pizza
Kobe Beef Burger
Caramelized onion, arugula, balsamic tomato, red pepper aoli
La Bella Donna
Muddled Limes, Hendrick's Gin, Absolut Peach Vodka, splash of pomegranate juice, floated with Italian orange soda. served as Martinis
Cosmopolitan
StoliCitros, Triple Sec, lime, sugared rim. served as Martinis
Day Off
StoliCitros, Cointreau, fresh muddled lemon. served on the rocks
Diamond Margarita
Cazadores Reposado Tequila, fresh lime, orange, Triple Sec, floated with Gran Gala. served on the rocks
"Effen" R Efreshi N'
Effen Cucumber Vodka, fresh cucumber, lemon, housemade lemonade, splash of soda. served on the rocks
Flatliner
Our House Specialty that originated at our Pismo Beach restaurant. Bacardi with a shot of espresso and our secret blend of after-dinner liqueurs. Dessert and coffee combined! served as Martinis
Flirtini
Raspberry vodka, cranberry juice, pineapple juice, floated with Mionetto Prosecco. served as Martinis
Gentleman' S Manhattan
Gentleman Jack, Carpano Sweet Vermouth, Angostura Bitters, served up with an Amarena Cherry. served as Martinis
The Godfather
Vodka, Amaretto, Cognac (Leave the gun, take the Martini). served as Martinis
Joe's Cool B Reeze
Muddled cucumber and lime, pomegranate juice, vodka and a splash of Sprite. served on the rocks
Lemon Drop
StoliCitros, Triple Sec, fresh muddled lemon, sugared rim. served as Martinis
Lemon Meringue
House-made Limoncello Crema, vanilla vodka, Triple Sec, fresh muddled lemons. served as Martinis
Marbled Martini
Godiva Chocolate Liqueurs, vanilla vodka. served as Martinis
Moscow Mule
Russian Standard Vodka, ginger beer, lime, bitters, Averna Amaro. served on the rocks
Negroni
Campari, Carpano Sweet Vermouth, Bombay Sapphire gin. served as Martinis
Pomegranate
Vodka, Hypnotiq Liqueur, pomegranate juice, pineapple juice. served as Martinis
Putin/Berlusconi
Russian Standard Vodka, hand-stuffed Gorgonzola olives served STRAIGHT UP DIRTY. served as Martinis
Skinny Margarita
Milagro Silver Tequila, fresh lime, orange, Agave nectar. served on the rocks
Cocktails & Martini List
Express Menu
CAESAR
MISTA
PASTA
SPINACH/CHICKEN
CHICKEN CAESAR
DELLA CITTA
SIDE SALADS
Cucumber, Red Onion, and Tomato Caprese Pesto Pasta Tuna
CHICKEN FLORENTINE
Grilled chicken breast, fresh spinach, provolone, mozzarella, pesto
TURKEY & CRANBERRY
Oven baked turkey, swiss, cranberry, arugula, aioli
CAPRESE
Vine ripe heirloom tomatoes, fresh mozzarella, basil pesto
ALBACORE TUNA MELT
Honey cracked wheat bread, swiss cheese, lemon aioli
TAVERN HAM & TILLAMOOK CHEDDAR
Vine ripe tomatoes, horseradish aioli
B.L.T
Honey cracked wheat bread, pepper jack cheese, applewood smoked bacon, tomatoes, lettuce
ITALIAN SAUSAGE & PEPPERS
Onions, provolone
MEATBALL & MOZZARELLA
CHICKEN PARMIGIANA
SPICY PASTRAMI
Peppers, swiss, whole grain mustard
ITALIAN BEEF DIP
Slow cooked roast beef, onions, peppers, provolone, mascarpone
TURKEY & SWISS
Honey cracked wheat bread, turkey, avocado, sprouts, tomatoes, lemon aioli
ITALIAN
Crusty artisan roll, Mortadella, Capicolla, Sopressata & Provolone
PRIMAVERA
Roasted peppers, eggplant, zucchini, cucumbers, avocado, radish sprouts, tomato, pepperjack, herb cream cheese
PIZZA BY THE SLICE
Special Slices
MARGHERITA
San Marzano plum tomato sauce, mozzarella, E-V-O-O, basil
CALIFORNIA
Grilled chicken, roasted corn, cilantro, avocado, mozzarella
FARMERS MARKET
Sauteed mushrooms, broccoli, peppers, olives, tomatoes, onions
PEPPERONI
Pepperoni, cheese
SALSICCIA
House-made sausage, red onions, mushrooms
FORMAGGIO (CHEESE)
GORGONZOLA
Caramelized onions, mozzarella, gorgonzola (NO tomato sauce)
SOUP OF THE DAY
MAC & CHEESE
BAKED PASTA OF THE DAY
SAUSAGE & PEPPERS PLATE
Sausage & Peppers, salad, mac & cheese
ROAST BEEF PLATE
Roast Beef, salad, mac & cheese
PASTRAMI PLATE
Pastrami, salad, mac & cheese
BAKED CHICKEN PARMIGIANA AND ANGEL HAIR PASTA
PIZZA COMBO
Slice, side salad & soda
FOCACCIA COMBO
Focaccia, side salad & soda
Cannoli
House-made pastry, orange scented ricotta, pistachio
Tahitian Vanilla Bean Creme Brulee
Tiramisu
Mascarpone, zabaglione, espresso-Kahlua soaked ladyfingers
Mascarpone Carrot Cake
Award winning, topped with crushed pistachios
Frangelico Bread Pudding
vanilla gelato, bourbon-caramel sauce
Mud Pie
coffee gelato, Oreo cookie crust, chocolate, caramel, candied pecans
Meyer Lemon Cheesecake
buttery shortbread crust, chocolate-drizzled strawberry
Gelato Sampler
a trio of our daily housemade gelato flavors