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Featured Items
Garlic Cheese Bread
Testo specialty. House made bread, butter, garlic, romano cheese, parsley and mozzarella cheese.
$10.25
Cannoli
Delicious tube of fried dough, filled with a sweet, creamy ricotta filling. Our specialty.
$7.00
Garden Salad
Chilled romaine lettuce, sliced tomatoes, shredded red cabbage and carrots, pepperoni, provolone cheese, and pepperoncini.
$9.00
Chicken Parmigiana
Chicken breast dipped in our house blend of breadcrumbs and lightly fried, topped with marinara sauce and mozzarella cheese then baked to a golden brown. Served with spaghetti.
$19.95
Garlic Bread
House made bread, butter, garlic and Romano cheese.
$7.00
Tiramisu
A delicious coffee-flavored Italian dessert. Ladyfingers dipped in coffee, layered with a whipped mixture of eggs, sugar & mascarpone cheese, flavored with cocoa.
$7.50
Caesar Salad
Chilled romaine lettuce, house made croutons, shaved Romano cheese.
$11.00
Fried Calamari
Lightly breaded, tossed with romano cheese & garlic.
$12.75
Eggplant Parmigiana
Tender slices of fresh eggplant dipped in our house blend of breadcrumbs and lightly fried, topped with marinara sauce and mozzarella cheese then baked to a golden brown. Served with spaghetti.
$19.95
Buffalo Wings
Lightly breaded with a special BBQ sauce.
$10.75
Manicotti
Pasta tubes filled with our special mix of ricotta and romano cheeses, topped with marinara sauce and mozzarella cheese then baked to perfection, served with spaghetti.
$21.00
Fettuccine Alfredo
Rich creme sauce. Our special blend of cheeses, garlic, and creme.
$18.50
Cheese Ravioli
Our hand made ravioli stuffed with our sweet ricotta romano cheese blend.
$18.25
Pizza
Create Your Own Pizza MEDIUM 12"
Classic cheese or create your own pizza.
$18.95
Create Your Own Pizza LARGE 16"
$20.95
Gluten Free Cheese Pizza
Classic cheese or create your own pizza.
$13.75
Specialty Pizza
Margherita Pizza
Marinara sauce, sliced tomatoes, chopped garlic, fresh mozzarella cheese, and basil.
$23.00
Meat Lover's Pizza
All meat. Pepperoni, sausage, salami, ham, Canadian bacon, meatballs and applewood smoked bacon topped with mozzarella cheese.
$26.00
Hawaiian Pizza
Canadian bacon, pineapple and mozzarella cheese.
$23.00
Goat Cheese & Shrimp Pesto Pizza
Goat cheese, mozzarella cheese, sauteed shrimp, zucchini, fresh garlic and basil in light pesto sauce.
$24.50
Six Cheese Pizza
Provolone cheese, mozzarella cheese, bel paese, asiago, romano and parmesan cheeses with garlic olive oil sauce & basil.
$22.00
Barb's Special Pizza
Thin crust, olive oil, garlic, sliced tomatoes, red onions, fresh basil and gorgonzola cheese.
$23.00
Barb's Special Pizza with Grilled Chicken
Thin crust, olive oil, garlic, sliced tomatoes, red onions, fresh basil and gorgonzola cheese.
$25.00
BBQ Chicken Pizza
BBQ sauce, smoked gouda, mozzarella cheese, red onions, chicken, cilantro.
$23.00
Pagni Thin Crust Special Pizza
Pepperoni, sweet Italian sausage, sliced black olives on a thin crust.
$24.00
Double Deluxe Pizza
Pepperoni, salami, sausage, mushrooms, onions, black olives, bell peppers. Anchovies on request.
$26.00
Sicilian Pepperoni Pizza
Pepperoni on top, fresh basil, light fresh mozzarella cheese.
$24.00
Classic Combo Pizza
Vegetarian Pizza
All with garden fresh local grown vegetables over a fresh garlic butter sauce and topped with mozzarella cheese.
$24.00
Buffalo Chicken Pizza
Our very own Buffalo sauce, grilled chicken, red onions and blue cheese with light mozzarella cheese.
$24.00
Chicken Pesto Pizza
Pesto sauce, grilled chicken breast, pine nuts, and tomatoes.
$24.00
Appetizers
Garlic Cheese Bread
Testo specialty. House made bread, butter, garlic, romano cheese, parsley and mozzarella cheese.
$10.25
Garlic Bread
House made bread, butter, garlic and Romano cheese.
$7.00
Fried Calamari
Lightly breaded, tossed with romano cheese & garlic.
$12.75
Buffalo Wings
Lightly breaded with a special BBQ sauce.
$10.75
Mozzarella Cheesesticks
Italian seasoned & breaded
$11.75
Bruschetta
Our house made bread, diced tomatoes, garlic, onions, basil, romano cheese & olive oil.
$10.25
Sample Platter of Starters
Select any three.
$18.00
Teriyaki Wings
Lightly breaded with a special teriyaki sauce.
$10.75
BBQ Wings
Lightly breaded with a special BBQ sauce.
$10.75
Caprese
Sliced tomatoes, fresh mozzarella cheese, basil with olive oil.
$12.00
Sicilian Starter
Provolone cheese, pepperoni, and pepperoncini.
$7.75
Homemade Soups
Minestrone Soup
Italian vegetable soup made with tomato broth and pasta.
$7.50
New England Clam Chowder Soup
$7.50
Italian Wedding Soup
Little meatballs, pasta droplets, spinach
$7.50
Salads
Garden Salad
Chilled romaine lettuce, sliced tomatoes, shredded red cabbage and carrots, pepperoni, provolone cheese, and pepperoncini.
$9.00
Antipasto Salad
Assorted fine Italian meats, provolone cheese, tomatoes, garbanzo beans, pepperoncini, olives, and optional anchovies.
$14.95
Chef's Salad
Chilled shredded lettuce, ham, cotto salami, provolone cheese, onions, tomatoes, and pepperoncini.
$12.00
Caesar Salad
Chilled romaine lettuce, house made croutons, shaved Romano cheese.
$11.00
Charbroiled Chicken Salad
Romaine lettuce, gorgonzola cheese, walnuts, marinated grilled chicken breast, basil with house made a balsamic vinaigrette dressing.
$14.75
Caesar Salad with Chicken
Chilled romaine lettuce, house made croutons, shaved Romano cheese.
$14.75
Side Orders
Side of Meatballs
$3.95
Side of Sausage
$4.75
Steamed Vegetables
$6.75
Side of Sauteed Shrimp
$8.50
Side of Charbroiled Chicken Breast
$7.95
Cold Sandwiches
Sicilian Sandwich
Capicolla, pepperoni, cotto salami, provolone cheese, diced pepperoncini.
$11.50
Turkey Breast Sandwich
$11.50
Black Forest Ham Sandwich
$11.50
Cotto Salami Sandwich
$11.50
Genoa Imported Salami Sandwich
$11.50
Special Sandwich
Black forest ham and cotto salami.
$11.50
Hot Sandwiches
Chicken Parmigiana Sandwich
Chicken breast lightly breaded in our very own breadcrumbs then sauteed in olive oil and topped with marinara sauce and mozzarella cheese then baked to perfection.
$12.75
Marie's Favorite Sandwich
Black forest ham, provolone cheese and cotto salami with mustard. Everything heated (lettuce, onions, tomatoes and Italian dressing).
$12.50
Italian Sausage & Marinara Sandwich
$12.00
Housemade Meatballs & Marinara Sandwich
$12.00
Grilled Steak & Bell Peppers Sandwich
$12.00
Eggplant Parmigiana Sandwich
Fresh eggplant slices lightly breaded in our very own breadcrumbs then sauteed in olive oil and topped with marinara sauce and mozzarella cheese then baked to perfection.
$12.75
Imported Pasta Dishes
Pasta with Meat Sauce
Our sweet marinara sauce with our house made meatball mixed and sauteed.
$14.75
Pasta with Alfredo Sauce
Our very own blend of romano and parmesan cheeses.
$16.50
Pasta with Butter & Garlic Sauce
$12.75
Pasta with Neapolitan Sauce
Tomato sauce with basil, olive oil, and roasted garlic.
$12.75
Pasta with Pink Sauce
Blend of our house made Marinara Sauce with a cream and spices.
$16.50
Pasta with House Made Marinara Sauce
Our original sweet sauce, blended tomatoes with Sicilian spices and herbs plus roasted garlic and olive oil.
$12.75
Pasta with Pesto Sauce
Our unique blend of pesto and cream.
$16.50
Pasta with Fresh Mushroom Sauce
Our sweet marinara sauce sauteed with garden fresh mushrooms.
$14.75
Testo Specialties
Fettuccine Alfredo with Grilled Breast of Chicken
Rich creme sauce. Our special blend of cheeses, garlic, and creme.
$22.50
Rigatoni Fra Diavolo
Rigatoni pasta tossed with sausage, black olives, and white onions in a spicy, creamy garlic basil marinara sauce.
$19.50
Gnocchi Parmesan
Sauteed in our garlic butter reduction then topped with ricotta, romano and light mozzarella cheese then baked.
$21.50
Fettuccine Alfredo
Rich creme sauce. Our special blend of cheeses, garlic, and creme.
$18.50
Penne Pesto Chicken
Chicken breast tossed in fresh pesto sauce with pine nuts.
$19.50
Fettuccine Alfredo with Shrimp
Rich creme sauce. Our special blend of cheeses, garlic, and creme.
$24.50
Chicken Piccata
Breaded chicken breast sauteed in lemon, white wine, mushrooms, capers, and garlic served with broccoli and spaghetti.
$20.50
Cioppino
The combination of mussels, clams, lobster, and shrimp. Sauteed in a lightly spiced marinara and wine sauce.
$27.50
Cheese Ravioli
Our hand made ravioli stuffed with our sweet ricotta romano cheese blend.
$18.25
Chicken Marsala
Our select chicken breast sauteed in a marsala wine reduction with mushrooms, Italian red potatoes, and spaghetti.
$20.50
Meat Ravioli
Our hand made ravioli stuffed with our house made meatballs.
$18.25
Gnocchi Tuscan
Sauteed in a pink sauce with fresh garlic, fresh basil, and chopped tomatoes.
$21.50
Linguine with White Clam Sauce
Our house made garlic butter and wine clam sauce with whole baby clams.
$18.95
Combo Ravioli
Our hand made ravioli stuffed with our house made meatball & our sweet ricotta romano cheese blend.
$18.25
Cappellini Al Pomodoro Fresco
Angel hair pasta tossed with extra virgin olive oil, fresh garlic, basil, and tomatoes.
$19.00
Cappellini Al Pomodoro Fresco with Shrimp
Angel hair pasta tossed with extra virgin olive oil, fresh garlic, basil, and tomatoes.
$25.00
Linguine with Red Clam Sauce
Our house made garlic butter and wine clam sauce with whole baby clams.
$18.95
Cappellini Al Pomodoro Fresco with Chicken
Angel hair pasta tossed with extra virgin olive oil, fresh garlic, basil, and tomatoes.
$23.00
Oven Baked Entrees
Sicilian Macaroni & Cheese
Our unique blend of multiple kinds of cheese, alfredo sauce and topped with mozzarella cheese then baked to a golden brown.
$19.50
Our Specialty Lasagna
Layers of our house made meatballs and sausage, ricotta, romano and mozzarella cheeses in between noodles and baked to perfection.
$18.50
Chicken Parmigiana
Chicken breast dipped in our house blend of breadcrumbs and lightly fried, topped with marinara sauce and mozzarella cheese then baked to a golden brown. Served with spaghetti.
$19.95
Sicilian Lobster Macaroni & Cheese
Our special blend of cheeses and Alfredo sauce with tender chunks of lobster in a lemon butter reduction.
$21.00
Eggplant Parmigiana
Tender slices of fresh eggplant dipped in our house blend of breadcrumbs and lightly fried, topped with marinara sauce and mozzarella cheese then baked to a golden brown. Served with spaghetti.
$19.95
Baked Spaghetti
Our blend of ricotta and romano cheeses with our marinara sauce topped with mozzarella cheese then baked to perfection.
$17.00
Manicotti
Pasta tubes filled with our special mix of ricotta and romano cheeses, topped with marinara sauce and mozzarella cheese then baked to perfection, served with spaghetti.
$21.00
Baked Combo Ravioli
Cheese & meat. Our hand made ravioli stuffed with our special blend of meat & our sweet ricotta and romano cheese blend covered with marinara sauce and mozzarella cheese.
$19.50
Veal Parmigiana
Chicken breast dipped in our house blend of breadcrumbs and lightly fried, topped with marinara sauce and mozzarella cheese then baked to a golden brown. Served with spaghetti.
$23.50
Baked Meat Ravioli
Our hand made ravioli stuffed with our special blend of meat covered with marinara sauce and mozzarella cheese.
$19.50
Baked Cheese Ravioli
Our sweet ricotta and romano cheese blend covered with marinara sauce and mozzarella cheese.
$19.50
Specialty Combination
Trio
Try all three: lasagna, spaghetti & meat ravioli (popular combo)
$25.00
Lasagna & Ravioli
Our meat Lasagna & Meat Ravioli
$20.50
Custom Combo 2 Entrees
$20.50
Custom Combo 3 Entrees
$25.00
Spaghetti & Meat Ravioli
$20.50
Kid's Menu
Kid's Pepperoni Pizza
$14.50
Kid's Spaghetti
$7.75
Kid's Baked Mac & Cheese
$10.00
Kid's Cheese Pizza
$12.75
Kid's Boiled Ravioli
$10.00
Desserts
Cannoli
Delicious tube of fried dough, filled with a sweet, creamy ricotta filling. Our specialty.
$7.00
Tiramisu
A delicious coffee-flavored Italian dessert. Ladyfingers dipped in coffee, layered with a whipped mixture of eggs, sugar & mascarpone cheese, flavored with cocoa.
$7.50
Trio Cannoli
$7.00
Frittole
Our original, fried house made pizza dough dusted with sugar. Served with chocolate syrup, berry sauce or maple syrup.
$6.75
Lava Cake
$8.00
Cheesecake
Classic cheesecake with a rich, dense, smooth, and creamy consistency.
$7.50
Spumoni Ice Cream
$6.50
Beverages
Soft Drink
$2.00
Coke
$6.00
Sparkling Pellegrino Water 0.5L
$3.75
Catering
Baked Lasagna Catering
Layered noodles with Ricotta, Romano and mozzarella cheeses and two different meats.
$75.00
Baked Penne Catering
Layered Penne pasta with Ricotta cheese and Italian sausage.
$75.00
Testo Pepesto Italian Restaurant
Sample the best pizza El Cajon has to offer at a local independent pizza restaurant. Testo Pepesto Italian Restaurant is one of El Cajon's most popular. Give them a try, and you'll soon understand why. It's not just pizza. You can also find pasta, sandwiches, and other side dishes at independent pizzerias in El Cajon Try something new and expand your culinary horizons. For a unique taste of the region, chow down on Chicken Parmigiana at this well-regarded restaurant. You'll soon see why it's so popular locally. Try mozzarella cheesesticks with your pizza. If you have a family to fee or just a big appetite, you can make your meal into a feast! Testo Pepesto Italian Restaurant has been a Slice partner since 2021. They've been serving the local community for a while now, so you can rely on them providing great pizza. Pick up your pizza at Testo Pepesto Italian Restaurant with curbside pickup. It makes picking up a meal easier than ever. You can pay by credit card at Testo Pepesto Italian Restaurant. That makes it easy to get your pizza as quickly as possible.
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