Vesuvio Restaurant Menu

Welcome to Vesuvio Restaurant, a captivating Italian dining experience nestled in the heart of Carmel-By-The-Sea. At Vesuvio, every dish is a celebration of authentic Italian flavors, crafted with passion and precision.

The menu features a delightful array of pizzas, from the classic Cheese Pizza to the luxurious White Truffle Pie, each crafted with premium ingredients that promise a symphony of taste. For those craving heartier fare, the Pacific Northwest Salmon with lobster cream sauce and grilled asparagus showcases the restaurant's commitment to freshness.

Sides like Truffle Parmesan Fries elevate your meal, while the cozy atmosphere invites you to indulge. Diners rave about the superb service and vibrant ambiance, making every visit not just a meal, but an unforgettable culinary journey. Come discover why Vesuvio is cherished by locals and visitors alike!

Dessert

• Hazelnut Gelato

  US$9.45

• Pistachio Cannoli

  US$11.55

• Apple Pie 'Pan Dowdy'

  tahitian vanilla, pomegranate coulis, graham cookie

  US$13.65

• Chocolate Chip Biscotti (6)

  US$3.15

• Carmel Bakery Brownie

  "di moda" with hazelnut, frangelico caramel, nutella mousse

  US$13.65

• Tiramisu

  The classic italian pick me up.

  US$14.70

• Salted Caramel Gelato

  US$9.45

Specialties

• Eggplant Parmigiana

  with pappardelle and alfredo sauce

  US$32.55

• Cioppino Rosso

  tomato & wine based seafood stew with garlic bread

  US$39.90

• Ribeye Cap Steak

  US$60.90

• Hobo Stew

  beef short-rib, potato, carrot, celery, gnocchi, black pepper

  US$37.80

• Lamb Osso Buco

  4-hour braised New Zealand lamb shank, parmesan mashed potatoes, lemon gremolata

  US$44.10

• Today's Fresh Fish

  Monterey Fish Co.'s Daily Catch.

  US$39.90

• Chicken Parmigiana

  with pappardelle and alfredo sauce

  US$37.80

• Seafood Risotto

  white prawns, bay scallops, PÈPE Bumba Risotto, house-made spicy 'nduja, lobster reduction

  US$39.90

Pizza

• Cheese Pizza

  tomato sauce, mozz'

  US$23.10

• Abruzzese

  goat cheese, mozz', basil pesto, tomato sauce, roasted tomato, pine nuts

  US$25.20

• White Truffle Pie

  mushrooms, cambozola, mozz', white truffle oil, caramelized onions (no tomato sauce)

  US$27.30

• Pepperoni Pizza

  tomato sauce, mozz', American pepperoni

  US$25.20

• San Vito

  house-made spicy sausage, peppers, onions, mozz', tomato sauce

  US$26.25

• Fangool

  pepperoni, hot honey, ranch, mozz', tomato sauce

  US$27.30

• GustaPizza

  tomato sauce base topped with arugula, heirloom tomatoes, stracciatella, parmigiano, and garlic oil (no mozzarella, no melted cheese)

  US$25.20

• Diavola

  spicy soppressata, tomato sauce, PÈPE Bumba, mozz', provola

  US$26.25

• Margherita "Dal 1889"

  tomato sauce, fior di latte mozz', basil

  US$23.10

• Corn Star

  **1st Place Winner 2025 Culinary Week Showdown** corn, feta, lime, cilantro, peach-chipotle crema, mozz’ (no tomato)

  US$25.20

Grill & Fish

• Pacific Northwest Salmon

  Sardinian fregola, lobster cream sauce, grilled asparagus

  US$39.90

• McSuvio Burger

  Carmel Bakery brioche bun, caramelized onions, cambozola, chipotle aioli, "way good" fries

  US$26.25

• Steak Frites

  16 oz. Harris Ranch rib-eye, seasoned fries, Chianti reduction

  US$56.70

• Today's Fresh Fish

  Monterey Fish Co.'s Daily Catch.

  US$39.90

Sides

• Seasoned Fries

  US$9.45

• Truffle-Parmesan Fries

  with parmigiano reggiano

  US$16.80

• Side Hot Honey

  US$1.73

• Mashed Potatoes

  US$9.45

• Asparagus + Breadcrumbs

  US$9.45

• Broccoli Rabe

  Garlic, oil, peperoncino

  US$9.45

• Crostini (4)

  US$4.20

• Side Of Bumba

  US$2.05

• Side Of Ranch

  US$1.73

• Mushrooms

  US$9.45

Pasta

• Bolognese

  US$32.55

• Veal "Osso Buco" Ravioli

  mushrooms, porcini cream sauce

  US$34.39

• Pink Vodka Sauce "Jackie-O"

  pancetta, peas, tomato-cream sauce

  US$32.55

• Pasta Vesuviana

  'nduja + tomato passata sauce, young pecorino *spicy

  US$31.50

• Crab Ravioli

  creamy champagne lobster reduction

  US$36.22

• Cioppino Rosso

  tomato & wine based seafood stew with garlic bread

  US$39.90

• Spaghetti & Meatballs "Grandma Celia"

  beef & pork meatballs, ragù Napoletano

  US$33.60

• "1944" Lasagna

  house-made pasta sheets, meatballs, soppressata, pepperoni, house-made sausage, ricotta, mozzarella, marinara

  US$35.70

Appetizers

• Risotto Arancini (4)

  saffron-risotto arancini, marinara sauce

  US$13.65

• Bruschetta Pomodoro (4)

  crostini, tomatoes, garlic, basil

  US$12.60

• Scattini Farms Artichoke

  grilled castroville artichoke, balsamic vinaigrette, chipotle aioli

  US$18.90

• Meatball Lollipops (4)

  marinara sauce

  US$13.65

• Sausage & Peppers

  spicy sausage with peppers, onions, crispy polenta, fontina fonduta

  US$23.62

• Clam & Mussel Saute

  lemon-caper cream sauce

  US$18.90

• Artichoke Crochette (4)

  aioli della casa

  US$13.65

• Fritto Misto

  fried calamar, prawns, artichoke, carrot, fennel, aioli della casa

  US$21.00

• Heirloom Caprese

  organic tomatoes, mozzarella di bufala, basil

  US$18.90

• Truffled Gnocchi

  baked gnocchi, imported white truffle oil, melted fontina cheese, parmigiano

  US$29.00

• Garlic Bread

  100-year-old family recipe

  US$9.45

• Pepe Board

  our house ‘nduja, bumba, and pepper jelly, with crostini, cheese, and accoutrements

  US$23.10

• Baby Back Ribs (4)

  asian glaze, mango salsa

  US$22.58

• Prosciutto And Melon

  full belly farms organic melons, prosciutto di parma

  US$18.90

Salad/Soup

• Amalfi

  romaine, prawns, bay shrimp, gorgonzola, avocado, caesar dressing

  US$23.89

• Heirloom Wedge 'Riccardo'

  salinas iceburg, tomato, pancetta, gorgonzola-tarragon dressing

  US$19.95

• White Bean & Vegetable Soup

  Vegetarian Soup

  US$14.70

• Roasted Red Pepper Soup

  US$15.75

• Caesar

  romaine, croutons, anchovy

  US$16.28

• Di Stefano

  mixed greens, local crispy goat cheese, roasted beets, fig-balsamic dressing

  US$18.64