Cafe Pesto
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Cafe Pesto

Breakfast, Dinner
308 Kamehameha Ave, Hilo, HI 96720
(808) 465-2731
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Beverages

Soda

$3.95

Fiesta Berry Iced Tea

$3.95

Fresh Lemonade with Lemongrass

$3.95

Hilo Sunrise

$3.95

Hanaoka Farm Fresh Juices

$4.95

Lime Leaf and Island Honey

$3.95

Waiwera Sparkling Water

$4.50

Old Fashioned Ice Cream Float

With Tahitian vanilla.

$5.95

Tropical Fruit Smoothies

$5.95

Specialty Hot Tea

$3.95

Kona Blend and Freshly Roasted Coffee

Includes complimentary refills.

$3.95

Organic Island Coffees

Iced Cappuccino

Double espresso on ice with fresh whipped cream.

$4.95

Double Espresso

Rich, full bodied, dark roasted.

$3.95

Cafe Mocha

Double espresso with chocolate fresh steamed milk.

$4.95

Cappuccino

Double espresso with fresh steamed milk.

$4.95

Mocha Smoothie

Chocolate espresso with ice cream.

$5.95

Cafe Latte

Double espresso with steamed milk.

$4.95

Iced Mocha

Double espresso on ice with chocolate fresh whipped cream.

$4.95

Frappuccino

Double espresso blended with ice cream.

$5.95

Finishing Touches

Cafe Mocha

Espresso with chocolate and fresh steamed milk.

$4.95

Iced Mocha

Chocolate espresso on ice fresh whip cream.

$4.95

Double Espresso

Rich, full bodied, dark roasted.

$3.95

Cafe Latte

Double espresso with steamed milk.

$4.95

Cappuccino

Double espresso with steamed milk.

$4.95

Iced Cappuccino

Double espresso with steamed milk.

$4.95

Mocha Smoothie

Chocolate espresso with ice cream.

$5.95

Kona Frappuccino Smoothie

Blended cappuccino with ice cream.

$5.95

Kona Blend Coffees

Includes complimentary refills.

$3.95

Brunch Specialty Organic Hot Tea

English Breakfast Tea Brunch

$3.50

Green Tea Brunch

$3.50

Spring Jasmine Green Tea Brunch

$3.50

Mint Tea Brunch

$3.50

Coconut Rooibos Spice Tea Brunch

$3.50

Brunch Light and Healthy

Brown Cow Yogurt, Local Honey-Granola and Fresh Fruit Brunch

$6.00

Banana and Ulu Smoothie with Seasonal Fruit Brunch

$9.00

Creme de la Creme Stuffed French Toast Brunch

Egg battered house made French bread citrus cream cheese filling, brown sugar glazed apple bananas, macadamia nut crumble, Koloa rum syrup, fresh whipped cream and seasonal fruit compote.

$15.00

Island Classic Loco Moco Brunch

Freshly ground Island grass fed beef patty, house cured bacon. Served on furikake dusted jasmine rice topped with poached egg, rich, demi-glace scallions and crispy fried onions. (Hamburger cooked medium)

$15.00

Bacon and Egg Breakfast Ramen Brunch

Ramen noodles, Ali'i mushrooms, fresh snow peas, carrots, house made bacon and poached egg. Served in a rich classic broth.

$15.00

Grilled Catch Benedict Brunch

Island fresh fish and poached egg with lemon hollandaise and fresh salmon roe. Served on house made toasted bread and paired with fresh ulu, local sweet potato, sweet pepper and onion home fried. Eggs poached medium.

$15.00

Crab Benedict Brunch

Our panko crusted crab cake, poached egg dressed with a togarashi dusted hollandaise. Served on house made toasted bread and paired with fresh ulu, local sweet potato, sweet pepper and onion home fried. Eggs poached medium.

$15.00

Pepper Charred Island Beef Tenderloin Benedict Brunch

A petite dilet of beef paired and poached egg Ali'l mushrooms, grilled vine ripe tomato, demi-glace and truffle oil infused hollandaise. Served on house made toasted bread and paired with fresh ulu, local sweet potato, sweet pepper and onion home fried. Eggs poached medium.

$18.00

Brunch Pesto's Sweets

Warm Coconut Tart Brunch

Sweet cream anglaise.

$6.95

Liliko'i Cheesecake Brunch

New York style cheesecake with Mac nut cookie crust, passion fruit topping.

$6.95

Mac Nut Cookie Brunch

With dark chocolate chunks.

$1.95 +

Fresh Keanakolu Hot Apple Crisp Brunch

Freshly sliced apples mac nut crumb topping.

$6.95

Soup

Soup of the Day

Please call restaurant for today's selection.

$6.95

Wood-Fired Pizzas

Four Cheese Pizza

Simple and rustic, fresh herbs, basil marinara and four blended cheeses.

$11.95 +

Classico Pizza

Italian sausage, dry salami, pepperoni and red onion.

$15.95 +

Pizza Luau

Kalua style pork, smoked mozzarella, local sweet onions and fresh Hawaiian pineapple.

$15.95 +

Umami Magic Pizza

Sriracha cream sauce, light cheese eggplant, red onion, Kamuela tomato topped with grilled house bacon and bonito flakes.

$15.95 +

Wild Mushrooms and Artichokes Pizza

Hamakua mushrooms, marinated artichokes, rosemary Gorgonzola sauce.

$15.95 +

Southwestern Pizza

Fresh cilantro pesto, chipotle barbecue chicken, red onions and island goat cheese.

$15.95 +

Chili Grilled Shrimp Pizza

Chili seasoned large shrimp over cilantro creme fraiche, shiitake mushrooms and green onions.

$15.95 +

Greek Pizza

Kalamata olive, sun-dried tomato marinara, sweet peppers, red onion and rich feta.

$15.95 +

Big Island B.L.T. Pizza

Sliced vine-ripe tomatoes on creamy pesto, crispy prosciutto ham and baby romaine.

$15.95 +

Lokelani Pizza

A light cheese pizza with basil pesto, vine-ripe tomatoes, arugula and Gorgonzola crumbles.

$15.95 +

Oriental al Pesto Pizza

Fresh basil pesto, roasted garlic, sun-dried tomatoes and Japanese eggplant.

$15.95 +

Create Your Own Special Pizza

4 Cheese Quattro Formaggi Pizza

$11.95 +

Creative Island Cuisine

Wok-Fired Shrimp and Scallops Dinner

Pan seared shrimp and scallops with angel hair pasta in chipotle tamarind sauce topped with Hawaiian hearts of palm and cilantro creme fraiche.

$29.95

Grilled Chicken and Hamakua Mushroom Risotto Dinner

Hibachi chicken breast, chicken confit, Hamakua mushrooms paired with creamy arborio rice finished with balsamic reduction.

$22.95 +

Fresh Catch Stromboli and Seafood Combo Dinner

Sesame soy marinated Island fish pizza roll with cilantro-pesto, red onions and cheese. Served with coconut crusted calamari and Oregon wasabi snow crab Caesar salad.

$26.95

Mango-Glazed Chicken Dinner

Hibachi grilled chicken breast and chicken confit with a Szechuan mango glaze, green garlic mashed potatoes, sauteed local veggies and sweet corn relish.

$22.95

Sweet and Sour Stir-Fry Dinner

Island free range beef, chicken or tofu, garlic infused with fresh snow peas, local palm hearts, and won bok cabbages. Tossed in a vegan gluten free sweet sour sauce.

$21.95

Pesto Provocative Pastas

A Simple Classic

Hamakua mushrooms, snap peas, vine ripe tomatoes, feta, kalamata olives, garlic infused olive oil, penne pasta.

$17.95

Smoked Salmon Alfredo

Smoked salmon, sun dried tomatoes, hamakua mushrooms, capers and arugula served over parmesan cream tossed fettuccine.

$20.95

Cajun Shrimp and Sausage

Cajun seared jumbo shrimp, sweet peppers, onions and spicy pork sausage in a lightly spiced tomato cream sauce with penne pasta.

$26.95

Santa Fe Chicken

Tender breast of chicken, sweet onions, bell peppers, creamy chipotle marinara tossed penne pasta finished with cilantro creme fraiche and yellow pepper salsa.

$20.95

Calabrese Pesto Marinara

Hot Italian sausage, garlic and shallots simmered in a simple marinara tossed with linguini finished with basil pesto and fresh mozzarella.

$19.95

Pizzettes

Rosemary Gorgonzola Pizzette

Creamy and tangy, a house favorite.

$7.95

Fig and Prosciutto Pizzette

Sweet port soaked figs with salty prosciutto and Alfredo sauce.

$8.95

Ahualoa Goat Cheese Pizzette

Rich and creamy.

$10.95

Smoked Salmon Pizzette

With sweet onions, arugula and rosemary Gorgonzola sauce.

$13.95

Baja Crab Pizzette

Cold water crab, cilantro pesto, creme fraiche and yellow pepper salsa.

$13.95

Lunch Beverages

Soda

$3.95

Fiesta Berry Iced Tea

$3.95

Fresh Lemonade

With lemon grass, lime leaf and honey.

$3.95

Hilo Sunrise Lemonade

$3.95

Hanaoka Farm Fresh Juice

$4.95

500 Ml Waiwera Sparkling Water

$4.50

Old Fashioned Ice Cream Floats

$5.95

Tropical Fruit Smoothies

$5.95

Lunch Appetizers

Fresh Basil Crostini Lunch

Classic French bread toasted with an herbed garlic butter.

$4.95

Coconut Crusted Calamari Lunch

Set on a red curry slaw and pickled ginger accented with a mango-mustard dipping sauce.

$15.95

Pacific Crab Cakes Lunch

Light and crispy, honey-miso vinaigrette, baby greens and pickled namasu.

$16.95

Lunch Fresh Island Salads

Wild Greens Salad Lunch

An eclectic blend of locally grown organic baby lettuces, cucumbers and sweet vine-ripened tomatoes.

$8.95

Blue Caesar Salad Lunch

Crisp hearts of Big Island baby romaine, house made dressing, anchovy buttered croutons and Gorgonzola cheese.

$8.95 +

Thai Shrimp Pasta Salad Lunch

Basil grilled shrimp over Tagliatelle tossed with pineapple slaw, roasted coconut macadamia nut, crispy wontons and red curry vinaigrette.

$17.95

Greek Pasta Salad Lunch

Tagliatelle tossed with kalamata olives, sun-dried tomatoes, sweet peppers, red onion, cucumber, marinated artichokes, fresh mozzarella and feta cheeses.

$14.95

Buttermilk Fried Chicken Salad Lunch

Tossed in a chipotle barbecue sauce and served over organic greens in a creamy blue cheese ranch garnished with fresh cucumber, yellow pepper salsa and crispy tomato tortilla strips.

$15.95

Classic Caprese Salad Lunch

Fresh mozzarella, local vine ripened tomatoes dressed with fresh basil and a balsamic reduction.

$12.95

Vegetarian Seared Poke with Spinach Salad Lunch

Tofu served with vine-ripe tomatoes, grilled pineapple, green onion, pickled ginger and a tamarind honey vinaigrette. Vegetarian.

$10.95

Lunch Cheese Calzones

Toscana Calzone Lunch

Smoked ham, button mushrooms, and creamy Dijon mustard with marinara sauce.

$15.95 +

Greek Calzone Lunch

Kalamata olive tapenade, feta cheese, black olives and sweet peppers.

$15.95 +

East West Calzone Lunch

Sweet Japanese eggplant, artichokes, sun-dried tomatoes and house made rosemary Gorgonzola sauce.

$15.95 +

Southwestern Calzone Lunch

Chipotle barbecue chicken breast, cilantro pesto, red onions, island goat cheese with yellow pepper salsa.

$15.95 +

Onomea Calzone

Sesame seared fresh fish with julienned sweet pepper, snow peas and yellow pepper salsa.

$14.95 +

Lunch Cafe Pesto Cheeseburger

Cafe Pesto Cheeseburger Lunch

Freshly ground free range island beef crowned with melted smoked mozzarella and Madam Pele's onion crisps. Served with a side of creamy pesto, vine-ripe tomato, organic greens and garlic steak fries.

$13.95

Lunch Pastas and Risottos

A Simple Classic Pasta Lunch

Island snap peas, Hamakua mushrooms, vine ripe tomatoes, feta cheese, shaved Parmesan and penne pasta.

$15.95

Calabrese Pesto Marinara Pasta Lunch

Hot Italian sausage, simmered in a fresh marinara topped with basil pesto and blended cheeses.

$16.95

Salmon Alfredo Pasta Lunch

Delicate fettuccine, smoked salmon, Hamakua mushrooms, sun-dried tomatoes, capers, light Parmesan and cream sauce.

$18.95

Santa Fe Chicken Pasta Lunch

Tender breast of chicken, sweet onions, bell peppers and creamy chipotle marinara over cilantro pesto tossed penne pasta.

$18.95

Hibachi Chicken Risotto Pasta Lunch

Rosemary marinated free range chicken over a creamy saffron and Hamakua mushroom risotto finished with balsamic reduction.

$18.95

Sweet and Sour Stir Fry Lunch

Beef, chicken or tofu with market vegetables. Served with jasmine rice.

$14.95

Lunch Hot Sandwiches

Milolii Sandwich Lunch

Pacific crab, jumbo shrimp, mushrooms, blended cheeses on French bread.

$14.95 +

Sandalwood Sandwich Lunch

Japanese eggplant, marinated artichokes, sun-dried tomatoes and rosemary Gorgonzola blended cheeses on French bread.

$11.95 +

Smoked Ham Sandwich Lunch

Thinly sliced smoked ham, mushrooms, Dijon mustard and blended cheeses on French bread.

$11.95 +

Spice and Herb Chicken Fajita Sandwich Lunch

Glazed with chipotle, sweet peppers, onions, lettuce and vine-ripened tomatoes, buttermilk ranch dressing.

$14.95 +

Hakalau Sandwich Lunch

Warm kalua style pull turkey with caramelized onions and mango chutney on garlic basted French bread.

$11.95 +

Lunch Desserts

Fresh Keanakolu Hot Apple Crisp Lunch

Freshly sliced apples mac nut crumb topping.

$6.95 +

Liliko'i Cheesecake Lunch

Mac nut cookie crust passion fruit sauce.

$6.95 +

Mac Nut Cookie Lunch

With dark chocolate chunks.

$1.95 +

Warm Coconut Tart Lunch

Sweet cream anglaise.

$6.95

Creme Brulee Lunch

With fresh tropical fruit preserves.

$6.95 +

Ganache Chocolate Torte Lunch

With raspberry puree.

$6.95 +

Big Island Tropical Dreams Ice-cream Lunch

Ice creams and sorbets.

$3.95 +

Bananas Foster Lunch

Candy apple banana koloa rum flambe and vanilla ice cream.

$7.95 +

Dinner Appetizers

Fresh Basil Crostini Dinner

Classic French bread toasted with a creamy herbed garlic butter.

$4.95

Coconut Crusted Calamari Dinner

Set on a red curry slaw and pickled ginger accented with mustard-mango chutney.

$15.95

Pacific Crab Cake Dinner

Light and crispy, served with honey-miso vinaigrette and namazu.

$15.95

Sesame-crusted Big Island Goat Cheese Dinner

Broiled eggplant, vine-ripened tomatoes, arugula and a balsamic-citrus vinaigrette.

$15.95

Shrimp Half Moon Machos Dinner

Crispy Asian style chips topped with smoked mozzarella, split jumbo shrimp, cilantro sour cream, a mild chili dressing and sweet corn relish.

$15.95

Dinner Organic Salads

Volcano Mist Salad Dinner

Delicate greens, sweet local tomatoes, smoked mozzarella cheese, citrus balsamic vinaigrette drizzle, garnished with Madam Pele crisped onion rings.

$12.95

Buttermilk Fried Chicken Salad Dinner

Tossed in a chipotle barbecue sauce and served over organic greens in a creamy blue cheese ranch garnished with fresh cucumber, yellow pepper salsa and crispy tomato tortillas.

$15.95

Classic Caprese Salad Dinner

Fresh mozzarella, local vine ripened tomatoes dressed with basil oil and a balsamic reduction.

$12.95

Blue Caesar Salad Dinner

Crisp hearts of big island baby romaine, anchovy buttered croutons and Gorgonzola cheese.

$8.95 +

Wild Greens Salad Dinner

An eclectic blend of locally grown organic baby lettuces, cucumbers and vine-ripened tomatoes.

$8.95

Vegetarian Seared Poke with Spinach Salad

Tofu served with vine-ripe tomatoes, grilled pineapple, green onion, pickled ginger and a tamarind honey vinaigrette. Vegetarian.

$10.95

Dinner Wood-Fired Pizzas

Four Cheese Pizza Dinner

Simple and rustic, with fresh herbs, tomato sauce, and blended cheeses.

$11.95 +

Classico Pizza Dinner

Italian sausage, dry salami, pepperoni and red onion.

$15.95 +

Pizza Luau Dinner

Kalua style pork, smoked mozzarella, local sweet onions and fresh Hawaiian pineapple.

$15.95 +

Umami Magic Pizza Dinner

Sriracha cream sauce, light cheese, eggplant, red onion, Kamuela tomato topped with grilled house bacon and bonito flakes.

$15.95 +

Wild Mushrooms and Artichokes Pizza Dinner

Fresh Hamakua mushrooms, artichokes and rosemary Gorgonzola sauce.

$15.95 +

Southwestern Pizza Dinner

Fresh cilantro pesto, chipotle barbecue chicken, red onions and Island goat cheese.

$15.95 +

Chili Grilled Shrimp Pizza Dinner

Chili seasoned shrimp over cilantro creme fraiche, Hamakua mushrooms, green onion.

$15.95 +

Greek Pizza Dinner

Kalamata olive, sun-dried tomato marinara, sweet peppers, red onion, rich Greek feta and fresh basil.

$15.95 +

Big Island B.L.T. Pizza Dinner

Sliced vine ripe tomatoes on creamy pesto, crispy prosciutto ham, and baby romaine.

$15.95 +

Lakelani Pizza Dinner

Light cheese pizza with basil pesto, vine-ripe tomatoes, arugula and Gorgonzola crumbles.

$15.95 +

Dinner Cheese Calzones

Toscana Calzone Dinner

Smoked ham, fresh mushrooms, grainy Dijon mustard and marinara sauce.

$15.95 +

Greek Calzone Dinner

Kalamato olive tapenade, black olive, feta cheese, tri-colored bell peppers and marinara sauce.

$15.95 +

East West Calzone Dinner

Sweet Japanese eggplant, artichokes, sun-dried tomatoes, rosemary Gorgonzola sauce.

$15.95 +

Southwestern Calzone Dinner

Chipotle barbecue chicken breast, cilantro pesto, red onion, Ahualoa goat cheese and yellow pepper salsa.

$15.95 +

Fresh Desserts

Fresh Keanakolu Hot Apple Crisp

Freshly sliced apples mac nut crumb topping.

$6.95 +

Warm Coconut Tart

Sweet cream anglaise.

$6.95 +

Mac Nut Cookie

With dark chocolate chunks.

$1.95 +

Ganache Chocolate Torte

Offered with a raspberry puree.

$6.95 +

Creme Brulee

With fresh fruit topping.

$6.95 +

Liliko'i Cheesecake

New York style cheesecake with mac nut cookie crust passion fruit topping.

$6.95 +

Tropical Dreams Ice Cream

Island made ice cream and sorbets.

$4.95 +

Bananas Foster

Candy apple bananas flavored with koloa rum and tahitian vanilla ice cream.

$7.95 +
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About Cafe Pesto

  • 308 Kamehameha Ave, Hilo, HI 96720
  • Breakfast, Dinner, Healthy, Italian, Late Night, Lunch, Pizza, Vegetarian
  • (808) 465-2731
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