Testo Pepesto Italian Restaurant Menu – El Cajon, CA

Type : Italian restaurant

Location : El Cajon, CA

Outdoor tables abut this casual gathering place serving pizza, wine & a range of Italian entrees. Based on 572 reviews, the restaurant has received a rating of 4.5 stars. Price $$

✔️ Dine-in ✔️ Curbside pickup ✔️ No-contact delivery

Testo Pepesto Italian Restaurant 92020

Address:
221 E Main St, El Cajon, CA 92020

Phone: (619) 444-0303

Website:

Hours

Friday 11 AM–9 PM
Saturday 11 AM–9 PM
Sunday 11 AM–8:30 PM
Monday

(Labor Day)
 11 AM–8:30 PM

Hours might differ
Tuesday 11 AM–8:30 PM
Wednesday 11 AM–8:30 PM
Thursday 11 AM–8:30 PM

Menu

Food
Antipasto Salad
Assorted fine Italian meats, provolone cheese, tomatoes, garbanzo beans, pepperoncinis, olives, and optional anchovies		 $14.25
Caesar Salad
Chilled romaine lettuce, house-made croutons, shaved Romano Cheese, served with ceasar dressing		 $10.50
Chef Salad
Shredded iceberg lettuce, diced ham, Cotto salami, provolone cheese, tomatoes, pepperoncinis, onions		 $11.50
Garden Salad
Chilled romaine lettuce, diced tomatoes, shredded red cabage and carrot, pepperoni, provolone cheese, and pepperoncinis		 $8.50
Charbroiled Chicken Salad
Romaine lettuce, gorgonzola cheese, walnuts, marinated grilled chicken breast, basil with house-made balsamic vinaigrette dressing		 $14.00
SIDE SALAD $4.50
SIDE Caesar Salad $4.50
Garlic Bread
House-made bread, butter, garlic, Romano cheese and parsley		 $6.75
Garlic Cheese Bread
House-made bread, butter, garlic, Romano cheese, parsley, and mozzarella cheese		 $9.75
Bruschetta
Our house-made bread, covered with pesto sauce, diced tomatoes, roasted garlic, red onions, basil, Romano cheese, olve oil and balsamic		 $9.75
Sicilian Starter
Sliced provolone cheese, pepperoni, with whole pepperoncinis		 $7.25
Mozzarella Cheese Sticks
Italian seasoned and breaded		 $11.25
Fried Calamari
lightly breaded, tossed with Romano cheese		 $12.00
Caprice
Sliced tomato, fresh mozzarella, basil with olive oil		 $11.50
Buffalo Wings
lightly breaded with a special buffalo sauce		 $10.25
Teriyaki Wings
lightly breaded with a special teriyaki sauce		 $10.25
Barbeque Wings
lightly breaded with a special BBQ sauce		 $10.25
Sampler Platter Of Starters
Select any three		 $17.50
Special Sandwich
Black forest ham, Cotto salami with provolone cheese, shredded iceberg lettuce, diced tomatoes, onions, and our original Italian oil vinegar dressing		 $11.00
Cotto Salami Sandwich
Cotto salami with provolone cheese, shredded iceberg lettuce, diced tomatoes, onions, and our original Italian oil vinegar dressing		 $11.00
Black Forest Ham Sandwich
Black Forest Ham with provolone cheese, shredded iceberg lettuce, diced tomatoes, onions, and our original Italian oil vinegar dressing		 $11.00
Genoa Salami Sandwich
Genoa salami with provolone cheese, shredded iceberg lettuce, diced tomatoes, onions, and our original Italian oil vinegar dressing		 $11.00
Turkey Sandwich
Slices of Turkey breast with provolone cheese, shredded iceberg lettuce, diced tomatoes, onions, and our original Italian oil vinegar dressing		 $11.00
Sicilian Sandwich
Capicola, pepperoni, Cotto salami with provolone cheese, shredded iceberg lettuce, diced tomatoes and pepperoncinis, with our original Italian oil vinegar dressing		 $11.00
Capicola Sandwich
Italin spicy ham Capicola with provolone cheese, shredded iceberg lettuce, diced tomatoes, onions, and our original Italian oil vinegar dressing		 $11.00
Marie’s Favorite Sandwich
Black Forest Ham, Provolone cheese and Cotto salami with mustard, shredded iceberg lettuce, diced tomatoes, onions, and our original Italian oil vinegar dressing – everything toasted		 $11.50
Chicken Parmigiana Sandwich
Chicken breast lightly breaded in our very own breadcrumbs mix, then sauteed in olive oil, topped with marinara sauce and mozzarella then baked to perfection		 $12.00
Eggplant Parmigiana Sandwich
Fresh Eggplant slices lightly breaded in our very own breadcrumbs mix, then sauteed in olive oil, topped with marinara sauce and mozzarella then baked to perfection		 $12.00
Grilled Steak And Bell Pepper Sandwich
Sliced grilled steak sauteed with bell pepper, then toasted with our house-baked bread, and covered with marinara		 $11.50
Meatball Sandwich
Our house-baked bread with tender meatballs covered with marinara sauce and toasted		 $11.50
Sausage Sandwich
Our house-baked bread with Italian sausage links covered with marinara sauce and toasted		 $11.50
House Made Marinara Sauce
Our original sweet sauce, blended tomatoes with Sicilian spices and herbs plus roasted garlic and olive oil		 $12.00
Neopolitan Sauce
Tomato sauce with basil, olive oil and roasted garlic		 $12.00
Meat Sauce
Our sweet marinara sauce with ground meat mixed and sauteed		 $14.00
Garlic And Butter Sauce
Fresh garlic sauteed in butter		 $12.00
Alfredo Sauce
Our very own blend of Romano and Parmesan cheese		 $15.50
Fresh Mushroom Sauce
Our sweet marinara sauce sauteed with garden fresh mushrooms		 $14.00
Pesto Sauce
Our unique blend of pesto and cream		 $15.50
Pink Sauce
Blend of sweet marinara and cream		 $15.50
Fettucini Alfredo
Fresh creme sauce – our special blend of cheese, garlic and creme		 $17.75
Chicken Marsala
Our select chicken breast sauteed in a Marsala wine reduction with mushrooms, served with Italian red potatoes and spaghetti		 $19.50
Linguini WHITE Clam Sauce
Our house-made garlic butter and white wine clam sauce with whole baby clams		 $17.95
Linguini RED Clam Sauce
Our house-made garlic butter and white wine clam sauce with whole baby clams		 $17.95
Ravioli
Our hand made ravioli stuffed with our house made meatball or sweet ricotta Romano cheese blend		 $17.50
Spaghetti Carbonara
Applewood smked cheek bacon with our special garlic ceamy sauce, white wine, Romano cheese and green peas		 $18.75
Capellini Al Pomodoro Fresco
Angel hair tossed in xo virgin olive oil, fresh garlic, basil, and tomatoes		 $18.00
Chicken Piccata
Chicken breast sauteed in lemon, white wine, butter, mushrooms, capers, garlic, and onions, served with broccoli and spaghetti (Choice: Traditional or Breaded chicken breast)		 $19.50
Cioppino
Combination of mussels, clams, lobster and shrimp sauteed in a lightlyspiced marinara wine sauce		 $26.00
Penne Pesto Chicken
Grilled chicken breast tossed in fresh creamy pesto sauce with pine nuts		 $18.50
Gnocchi Tuscan
Fresh garlic, fresh basil, and chopped tomatoes sauteed with gnocchi in a creamy pink sauce		 $20.50
Gnocchi Parmesan
Gnocchi sauteed in our garlic butter reduction then topped with Romano, ricotta, and mozzarella cheese, then baked		 $20.50
Rigatoni Fra Diavolo
Rigatoni pasta tossed with sausage, black olives, and white onions in a spicy, creamy garlic basil marinara sauce		 $18.50
Shrimp Lobster Linguini
Tender shrimp and lobster combined in a white wine and herb cream sauce served on a bed of linguini pasta		 $26.50
Shrimp Scampi
Shrimp sauteed in a herb better with fresh vegetables, garlic and white wine. Served with pasta		 $18.50
Chicken Parmigiana
Tender slice of Chicken breast dipped in our house blend of breadcrumbs and lightly fried, topped with marinara and mozzarella. Then baked to a golden brown. Served with spaghetti marinara		 $18.95
Eggplant Parmigiana
Tender slice of fresh eggplant dipped in our house blend of breadcrumbs and lightly fried, topped with marinara and mozzarella. Then baked to a golden brown. Served with spaghetti marinara		 $18.95
Veal Parmigiana
Tender slice of Veal dipped in our house blend of breadcrumbs and lightly fried, topped with marinara and mozzarella. Then baked to a golden brown. Served with spaghetti marinara		 $22.50
Sicilian Lobster Macaroni And Cheese
Our special blend of cheese and alfredo with tender chunks of lobster in a lemon butter reduction, baked with mozzarella on top		 $20.00
Lasagna
Layers of our house-made meatballs and sausage, ricotta, romano, and mozzarella cheese in between noodles and baked to perfection		 $17.50
Sicilian Macaroni And Cheese
Our unique blend of multiple cheese, alfredo sauce, topped with mozzarella then baked to a golden brown		 $18.50
Manicotti
Pasta tubes filled with our special mix of ricotta and Romano cheese, topped with marinara and mozzarella then baked to perfection, reved with spaghetti marinara		 $20.00
Baked Spaghetti
Our blend of alfredo, ricotta and Romano cheese with our marinara toppedwith mozzarella then baked to perfection		 $16.00
Baked Ravioli
Our blend of ricotta and Romano cheese (or meatball filling) with our marinara topped with mozzarella then baked to perfection		 $18.50
Custom COMBO 2 Entrees
Chooese any 2 entrees from the list		 $19.50
Custom COMBO 3 Entrees
Chooese any 3 entrees from the list		 $24.00
Meatballs
House-made meatball in marinara sauce		 $3.75
Sausage Link
Italian sausage link with marinara		 $4.50
Steamed Vegetables
Steamed diced carrot, squash, broccoli, zucchini		 $6.50
Sauteed Shrimp
Suateed shrimp		 $8.00
Charbroiled Chicken Breast
Grilled marinated tender chicken breast		 $7.50
Marinara Side 8oz $4.00
Meat Sauce Side 8oz $6.00
Alfredo Side 8oz $6.00
Pesto Sauce 8oz $6.00
Side Of Pepperoncini $3.00
Bread Loaf $3.00
Craft Your Own Pizza SMALL 8″ $12.00
Craft Your Own Pizza MEDIUM 12″ $17.95
Craft Your Own Pizza LARGE 16″ $19.95
Margherita Pizza
Marinara sauce, sliced tomatoes, chopped garlic, fresh mozzarella and basil		 $22.00
Hawaiian Pizza
Canadian bacon, pineapple and mozzarella		 $22.00
Goat Cheese And Shrimp Pesto Pizza
Goat cheese, mozzarella, sauteed shrimp, zucchini, fresh garlic and basil in light pesto sauce		 $23.50
BBQ Chicken Pizza
BBQ sauce, smoked gouda, mozzarella, red onion, grilled chicken, cilantro		 $22.00
Barb’s Special Pizza
Thin crust, olive oil, garlic, sliced tomatoes, red onion, fresh basil and gorgonzola cheese		 $22.00
Barb’s Special With Grilled Chicken Pizza
Thin crust, olive oil, garlic, sliced tomatoes, red onion, fresh basil and gorgonzola cheese with grilled chicken		 $24.50
Six Cheese Pizza
Provolone, Mozzarella, Bel Paese, Asiago, Romano and Parmesan with garlic olive oil sauce and basil		 $21.00
Double Deluxe Pizza
Pepperoni, salami, sausage, mushroom, onion, black olives, bell pepper (anchovies on request)		 $25.00
Meat Lovers Pizza
All meat – Pepperoni, sausage, salami, ham, canadian bacon, meatballs and applewood smoked bacon topped wth mozzarella		 $25.00
Sicilian Pepperoni Pizza
Pepperoni on top, fresh basil, light fresh tender mozzarella		 $23.00
Pagni Thin Crust Special Pizza
Pepperoni, sweet Italian sausage, sliced black olives on a thin crust		 $23.00
Quattro Formaggi Pizza
Alfredo sauce, our special combination of tender fresh mozarella, blue cheese, sharp cheddar and parmigiano cheese		 $22.00
Rosti Garlic Chicken Pizza
Garlic butter, chicken, wine fried white onion, rosti garlic, parsley		 $23.00
Vegetarian Pizza
Tomatoes, broccoli, bell peppers, onions, mushrooms over a fresh garlic butter sauce and topped with mozzarella		 $23.00
Chicken Pesto Pizza
Pesto sauce, grilled chicken breast, pine nuts and tomatoes		 $23.00
Buffalo Chicken Pizza
Our very own buffalo sauce, grilled chicken, red onion and blue cheese with light mozzarella		 $23.00
Cannoli $6.50
Cheesecake $7.00
Chocolate Cheesecake $7.00
Frittole $6.00
Lava Cake $7.50
Mini Trio Cannoli $6.00
Spumoni Ice Cream $6.00
Tiramisu $7.00
Vanilla Ice Cream $5.00
Minestrone Soup $7.00
Italian Wedding Soup $7.00
Clam Chowder Soup $7.00
Kid’s Spaghetti $7.25
Kid’s Cheese Pizza 8″ $11.50
Kid’s Pepperoni Pizza 8″ $13.25
Kid’s Mac’n’Cheese $9.50
Kid’s Ravioli $9.50
GF Cheese Pizza $13.50
GF Baked Chicken With Vegetables $19.50
GF Charbroiled Chicken Salad $13.50
GF Chicken Marsala $21.00
GF Penne Pesto Chicken $21.00
GF Cheese Ravioli $21.00
GF Baked Cheese Ravioli $22.00
GF Ravioli Spaghetti Combo $22.00
GF Spaghetti Clam Sauce $21.00
GF Baked Penne $21.00
GF Mac’n’Cheese $20.00
GF Pizza BBQ Chicken $17.00
GF Pizza Goat Cheese Shrimp Pesto $18.00
GF Pizza Vegetarian $17.00
GF Pizza Buffalo Chicken $17.00
GF Pizza Meat Lovers $18.50
GF Pizza Double Deluxe $18.50
GF Pizza Quattro Formaggi $17.00
GF Pizza Six Cheese $17.00
GF Pizza Margherita $16.50
GF Pizza Hawaiian $17.00
GF Pizza Barbs Special $17.00
GF Pizza Barbs Special W Chicken $18.00
GF Pizza Sicilian Pepperoni $17.00
GF Pizza Rosti Garlic Chicken $17.00
GF Pizza Chicken Pesto $17.00
Catering
Garlic Bread Catering $17.00
Garlic Cheese Bread Catering $24.00
Bread Loaf $3.00
Sausage Links DOZEN $45.00
Meatballs DOZEN $45.00
Half Pan Caesar Salad $50.00
Full Pan Caesar Salad $100.00
Half Pan Antipasto Salad $60.00
Full Pan Antipasto Salad $120.00
Half Pan Dinner Salad $55.00
Full Pan Dinner Salad $110.00
Half Pan Charbroiled Chicken Salad $60.00
Full Pan Charbroiled Chicken Salad $120.00
Half Pan Chef Salad $60.00
Full Pan Chef Salad $120.00
Half Pan Fettuccine Alfredo $65.00
Full Pan Fettuccine Alfredo $130.00
Half Pan Spaghetti $50.00
Full Pan Spaghetti $100.00
Half Pan Penne Pink Sauce $70.00
Full Pan Penne Pink Sauce $140.00
Half Pan Rigatoni Fra Diavolo $80.00
Full Pan Rigatoni Fra Diavolo $160.00
Half Pan Chicken Piccata $80.00
Full Pan Chicken Piccata $160.00
Half Pan Chicken Marsala $90.00
Full Pan Chicken Marsala $180.00
Half Pan Gnocchi Tuscan $70.00
Full Pan Gnocchi Tuscan $140.00
Half Pan Penne Pesto Chicken $80.00
Full Pan Penne Pesto Chicken $160.00
Half Pan Chicken Parmigiana $80.00
Full Pan Chicken Parmigiana $160.00
Half Pan Eggplant Parmigiana $80.00
Full Pan Eggplant Parmigiana $160.00
Half Pan Lasagna $75.00
Full Pan Lasagna $150.00
Party Size Lasagna $250.00
Half Pan Baked Cheese Ravioli $70.00
Full Pan Baked Cheese Ravioli $140.00
Half Pan Baked Meat Ravioli $70.00
Full Pan Baked Meat Ravioli $140.00
Half Pan Manicotti $75.00
Full Pan Manicotti $150.00
Half Pan Baked Penne $75.00
Full Pan Baked Penne $150.00
Half Pan Mac’n’Cheese $70.00
Full Pan Mac’n’Cheese $140.00
Half Pan GF Baked Cheese Ravioli $80.00
Full Pan GF Baked Cheese Ravioli $160.00
Half Pan GF Baked Penne $75.00
Full Pan GF Baked Penne $150.00
Half Pan GF Mac’n’Cheese $75.00
Full Pan GF Mac’n’Cheese $150.00
Mini Sub Platter 9 Subs $50.00
Mini Sub Platter 18 Subs $95.00
Cannoli Dozen $55.00
Vanilla Cheesecake Full $55.00
Chocolate Cheesecake Full $55.00
White Chocolate Cheesecake Full $55.00
White Chocolate Raspberry Cheesecake Full $55.00
Fudge Brownie Cheesecake Full $55.00
Coke Pitcher $8.00
Diet Coke Pitcher $8.00
Coke Zero Pitcher $8.00
Iced Tea Pitcher $8.00
Sprite Pitcher $8.00
Dr Pepper Pitcher $8.00
Lemonade Pitcher $8.00
Root Beer Pitcher $8.00

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Order and Reservations

Reservations: testopepestoitaliantogo.com

Reviews

Laura Whitehouse
My husband took to me to Testi Pepesto for date night and it was the perfect spot for us! The decor was so cute and quaint, the waitress was very friendly and helpful, and the food was delicious. They have a whole gluten free menu of pastas made in house as well as many other dish options. I can’t wait to go back and try something new!!

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LULU LIVE Art
This place is amazing! We came here at a late afternoon for lunch. We chose to have a thin crust pizza! The one both of us wanna try is the blue cheese one, it’s their special pizza. It’s called Barb’s Special Pizza. It’s super delicious! The toppings are so heavy and full of cheese! The crust is thin but held the toppings nicely. I never had a blue cheese before but I have to say, this pizza opened my gate to blue cheese pizza! The service is friendly and atmosphere is classic. Very nice restaurant!

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Daisy R
I ordered a Lobster Mac and cheese and a pesto chicken pizza. The mac and cheese is really good but the pizza was too oily and not much chicken. It was my first time here, I can go again but I will prefer to try any other Italian restaurant.

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DeadEyeDave
This used to be one of the “go-to” places for Italian food whenever my wife and I would go out. But unfortunately the prices here seem to be going up faster than most other places, and the food and service quality has been steadily declining. I ate lunch alone yesterday. It was good but Fettucine Alfredo: $18. Add $6 for 5 small shrimp. A glass of iced tea: $5. With minimal tip I got lunch for $33!

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L Williams
We had pizza, wings and cheese bread delivered. By the time the pizza arrived it was cold and thrown on one side of the box and looked disgusting. We didn’t even try the pizza, it went straight in the garbage. Wings were mediocre but the bread was good. Delivery service was absolutely horrible and took twice as long to arrive and that was after the driver called me 4 times to ask what room we were in. Way overpriced and we were super disappointed.

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Dav!d Berg
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Moises Magana`
Took my mum for her birthday today the waitress was amazing and the food was perfect. Would definitely recommend to anyone.

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Joel Boyer
Great patio, nice servers, food homemade, and the bread is yummy. Drinks, Italian food, and a patio, definitely going again

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kim S
Food had no flavor and the spaghetti sauce was super sweet! Had random music not fitting for the atmosphere. Over priced for bland food. Was excited just to be let down. Oh they give bread just plain ole regular bread. Yep that’s right no garlic or butter on it! I don’t see why I got a 6 inch plain deli loaf??? Service wasn’t bad but wasn’t great. I don’t recommend them at all

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Batool Dababneh
The place is nice and the staff are very friendly. However, their food is not that good. We ordered the “family” size chicken Parmigiano, but the portion was more like a regular meal (for one person) and their chicken was from those frozen ones. Didn’t like it at all.

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