Caffe Giostra Menu (Update 2025)
Caffe Giostra in Petaluma, California, is a charming Italian restaurant known for its diverse menu and welcoming atmosphere. With options for vegan and vegetarian diners, as well as ample seating and a casual ambiance, it caters to a wide range of preferences and occasions. Customers rave about the delicious halibut, bruschetta, and lasagna, highlighting the quality and variety of dishes offered. The attentive service and warm hospitality from the owners, Hector and Marta, add a personal touch to the dining experience. Don't miss out on trying their specials like the Rack of Lamb and Surf and Turf, followed by decadent desserts like Tiramisu and Affogato. For an unforgettable Italian dining experience in the North Bay, make a reservation at Caffe Giostra.
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Bruschetta
Toasted country bread, pesto, mozzarella fresca, tomato, garlic and basil
Carpaccio
Prime beef tenderloin, baby arugula, capers, lemon, parmigiano and EVOO
Cozze Marinara
Fresh mussels, steamed with white wine, garlic, tomato, and parsley
Antipasto Misto
Assorted appetizer plate of marinated vegetables cheeses, smoked salmon, cured meats, and grilled eggplant (serves or more)
Gamberi Diavola - Appetiazer
Four large prawns sauteed in spicy, fresh tomato sauce
Antipasti
Zuppa & Insalate
Caprese
Tomatoes, fresh mozzarella, basil and EVOO
Cesare
Traditional caesar salad with garlic croutons and shaved parmigiano
Giostra Salad
Mixed organic baby lettuces, tomatoes with a house vinaigrette
Romana Salad
Young romaine lettuce, sundried tomatoes, pine nuts and gorgonzola cheese
Spinach Salad
Organic baby spinach, fennel, beets, goat cheese, and walnuts with house vinaigrette
Minestrone
Vegetable soup
Melanzane Parmigiana
Layered eggplant, fresh mozzarella, marinara and penne pasta
Linguine Carbonara
Linguine pasta with Pancetta, onion, egg, light cream and parmigiano cheese
Cappellini Al Pomodoro
Fresh tomato, garlic, basil, and EVOO
Fettuccine Pesto
Basil creamy pesto sauce
Tortellini Alla Romana
Prosciutto, peas, cream sauce
Gnocchi Al Piacere
House made potato dumplings, choice of pesto, marinara, Bolognese, or Gorgonzola sauce
Penne Bolognese
Penne pasta with traditional meat sauce
Penne Salsiccia
Penne pasta with Italian sausage, mushrooms, fresh tomatoes, garlic and spinach
Linguine Vongole
Linguine pasta with fresh Manila clams, garlic, white wine, and EVOO
Fettucine Alfredo
Fettucine pasta with creamy cheese sauce
Fettucine Gamberi
Fettucine pasta with creamy sauce, mushrooms, and jumbo prawns
Salmon Piccatta
Petrale Sole Dore
Saffron Risotto
Scallops, prawns, asparagus
Lasagna Del Giorno
Bolognese
Smoked Salmon Carpaccio
Burrata & Prosciutto
Gamberi Diavola - Dinner
Large prawns sauteed in spicy, fresh tomato sauce
Paste e Risotto e Specials
Carne E Pesce
Vitello Piccata
Veal medallion with lemon and caper sauce
Vitello Marsala
Veal medallions with a mushroom and marsala sauce
Vitello Saltimbocca
Vitello Parmigiana
Veal layered with mozzarella, marinara sauce, served with penne pasta and vegetables
Pollo Piccata
Chicken breast sauteed in a white wine, lemon and caper sauce
Pollo Rustico
Chicken breast, mushrooms, artichokes, sundried tomatoes and garlic
Pollo Parmigiana
Chicken breast layered with mozzarella, marinara sauce, served with penne pasta and vegetables
Pollo Marsala
Chicken with a mushroom and marsala sauce
Pollo Milanese
Pork Chop Milanese
Pounded pork chop from rack, breaded and pan fried, lemon herb sauce
Bistecca
Rib eye steak char grilled, basted with olive oil, lemon and herbs served with a mushroom sauce and a side of sauteed spinach
Gamberi Al Limone
Jumbo prawns sauteed scampi style with garlic, butter, white wine, lemon and Italian parsley
Calamari Dore
Calamari steak, abalone style in egg batter, white wine, lemon, and butter sauce
Side Penne Marinara
Italian Sausage Link Side
Side Two Meatballs
Side Sauteed Vegetables
Side Of Sauteed Spinach
Contorni
Desserts
Tiramisu
Ladyfingers soaked in an espresso-marsala mixture, layered with sweet mascarpone cheese
Bread Pudding
Served with vanilla bean ice cream topped with warm caramel sauce
Spumoni
Creme Brulee Cheesecake
daily cheesecake selection may vary(we will keep it updated as best we can)
Torta Di Cioccolata
Fondant chocolate cake served with vanilla bean ice cream and chocolate sauce
Limoncello
Lemon sherbet with limoncello sauce
Profiteroles
Pastry puff filled with vanilla ice cream topped with chocolate and caramel sauce
Fragole
Fresh berries over vanilla bean ice cream & creme anglais
Pannacotta
Mango