Pesto's Italian Restaurant

566 S 5th St, Louisville KY 40202 pestositalian.com (502) 584-0567

Cuisines and Dishes at Pesto's Italian Restaurant:

Italian

Menu for Pesto's Italian Restaurant

Salads

Caesar Salad $3.25
romaine lettuce topped with parmesan cheese, croutons, homemade caesar dressing add grilled chicken breast $2.00
Spinach Salad $3.25
baby spinach, sliced apple, scallion & bacon topped with homemade honey dijon dressing
Greek Salad $3.25
mixed greens. black olive, onion, pepperocini tomato, topped with feta cheese & house vinaigrette
Garden Salad $2.95
iceberg lettuce topped with onion, carrot, green pepper, cucumber, cauliflower, broccoli and a choice of dressing
Chef Salad $3.95
our garden salad topped with ham, turkey mozzarella cheese, egg and a choice of dressing

Pasta

Esse's Special Pasta $6.70
bow-tie pasta tossed w/chicken, sun-dried tomato, black olive, caper in a creamy pesto sauce
Fettuccini Alfredo with chicken $6.70
fettuccini pasta and grilled diced chicken tossed with heavy cream and parmesan cheese
Paul's Special $6.70
linguini pasta topped with chicken, fresh vegetables in a pesto sauce
Cappellini Con Pesto $6.50
angel hair pasta tossed with sundried and fresh tomato, pepperocini, and pesto sauce
Ravioli $6.50
toasted cheese-filled ravioli tossed with tomato cream sauce
Tortellini $6.50
cheese-filled tortellini pasta tossed with mushroom tomato cream sauce
Penne Italian Sausage $6.50
penne pasta, italian sausage, green pepper, red onion, black olive, diced tomato and corn tossed in a southwestern pesto sauce
Lasagna Classico $5.95
layers of tender cooked noodles, ricotta cheese, spinach and meat sauce, mozzarella cheese
Vegetable Lasagna $5.95
layers of pasta, ricotta cheese, spinach and a mixture of vegetables, topped with mozzarella cheese
Linguini $5.95 - $4.99

Wraps And Sandwiches

Pesto Wrap $5.50
seasonal grilled chicken, portobella mushroom, grilled tomato, sauteed onion, pesto sauce, side of tomato-cucumber relish
Chicken Caesar Wrap $5.50
grilled chicken breast, parmesan cheese, romain lettuce, caesar dressing, side of sliced tomato-pesto
Southwestern Wrap $5.50
sauteed zucchini, mushroom, onion, corn, feta cheese & spicy southwestern sauce, side of tomato- cucumber relish
BLT Wrap $5.50
crisp bacon, lettuce and tomato, side of mixed greens
Cheese Burger $5.50
ground beef with mushroom, mayonnaise, tomato, onion, lettuce, american cheese, side of french fries
Chicken Sandwich $5.50
grilled breast of chicken with swiss cheese, lettuce, tomato & mayonnaise, served with french fries
Club Sandwich $5.50
turkey or ham slices, bacon, lettuce, swiss cheese, tomato, mayonnaise on tossed bread, side of chips
Meatball Sandwich $5.50
homemade meatballs on french roll, green peppers, onion, meat sauce & swiss cheese served with chips
Combo Hoagie $5.50
ham, pepperoni, turkey, salami, swiss cheese on french bread, served with lettuce, tomato, italian dressing and side of potato chips

Seafood

Penne With Shrimp $6.70
penne pasta tossed with shrimp, asparagus and mushroom in pest cream sauce
Fresh Atlantic Salmon $6.70
blackened salmon topped with a saffron dill cream sauce, served with basmati rice
Salmon Cakes $6.70
fresh atlantic salmon flaked and mixed with green onion, herbs and spices, topped with dill cream sauce and served with sauteed vegetables
Smoked Salmon $6.70
bowtie pasta tossed with scallion, tomato, mushroom & oregano in a white wine sauce

Specialties

Chicken Involtini $6.70
boneless chicken breast stuffed with swiss cheese, prosciutto ham, topped with sun-dried tomato, caper in a white wine pesto cream sauce, over basmati rice
Chicken Saltimbocca $6.70
chicken breast topped with proscuitto ham & swiss cheese, sage white wine sauce, over basmati rice
Chicken Florentini $6.50
grilled breast of chicken topped with spinach cream sauce; served with side of linguini pasta topped with marinara sauce
Marinated Grilled Pork Chop $6.50
served with chef's choice of vegetables or potatoes
Chicken Parmigiana $6.50
breaded chicken breast, fried & topped with marinara sauce, mozzarella & parmesan cheese; side of linguini pasta topped with marinara sauce
Eggplant Parmigiana $6.50
breaded eggplant fried & topped with marinara sauce and mozzarella cheese, served on a bed of angel hair pasta tossed in a pesto sauce
Chicken Kabob $6.50
a skewer of marinated grilled chicken served with side of basmati rice, grilled tomato & pita bread

Pizza

Philly Cheese Steak $5.95
flank, mushroom, green pepper, onion & mozzarella
Chicken Alfredo Pizza $5.95
grilled chicken, parmesan cheese, spinach alfredo sauce
Piled High Pie $5.50
pepperoni, beef, sausage, green peppers, mushroom, onion
Meat To Please $5.50
pepperoni, beef, bacon, ham and sausage
Garden Veggie Pizza $5.50
mushroom, green pepper, onion, green olive, tomato

Side Items

Soup Of The Day $2.50
Cheese Bread $2.50
twofrench bread topped with oregano, mozzarella and parmesan cheese
Basmati Rice $1.99
topped with mushroom & onion
Potato Or Side Of Vegetables $1.99

Beverages

Beverages $1.18
coca cola, diet coke, sprite, lemonade, iced tea, coffee, hot tea

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Reviews for Pesto's Italian Restaurant

Ratings and Reviews for Pesto's Italian Restaurant

Mar 02 2012

Luke A. via Yelp

I was in KY visiting family and we came to Pesto's one night for dinner. I ordered chicken parm, figured I couldn't go wrong with that and I was right, it...read more
Nov 16 2011

DeAnna P. via Yelp

The best spaghetti and meatballs I've had in a long time. Worst garlic bread I've ever had (like burnt toast with the tiniest bit of butter and not even a...read more
Oct 31 2011

Peter P. via Yelp

What's cool about this place is it has been in business for over 20 years (same owner) and it's still going strong. The decor is like a flashback to...read more
Apr 06 2006

loladurant via Citysearch

finally got a chance to experience Pesto's recently and regret only having not gone there sooner! I was totally blown away! you ge...read more
Jan 05 2006

deborahmiller via Citysearch

Pesto's is an exquisite multi-cultural cuisine excellent service, and high quality food (both Italian and Persian). They serve Pe...read more
Nov 28 2005

louie_n_clark via Citysearch

We went for lunch for a quick bite and as my colleague stated it's italian held hostage by the persian army The noodles and sauc...read more

From Citysearch

In Short
The popular downtown eatery allows guests to dine on authentic Italian and Persian dishes without traveling overseas. During the week, the eatery is typically bustling with employees on their lunch break. However, the weekend reveals a transformed quiet and romantic atmosphere. Inside, original artwork by Haydar Hatemi hang on the walls creating a unique atmosphere. Locals visiting the Notable menu items include hearty appetizers around $5, rich and robust pastas for $13, stuffed grape leaves and boneless lamb kabobs priced at $15.

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