Cafe Pesto started as pizzeria in 1988 in the harbor town of Kawaihae, Hawaii. With a location in Hilo, Hawaii, which was opened in 1992, the restaurant offers various lunch and dinner options. It specializes in the regional cuisine of Hawaii and serves a variety of appetizers, soups, salads, calzones, desserts and beverages. The restaurant s specialties include mango glazed chicken, seared seafood risotto, salmon Alfredo, and shrimp and scallops. Cafe Pesto s children s menu includes pasta, pizzas, turkey and smoothies. It offers a variety of merchandise items, including pint glasses and T-shirts in various colors and sizes for women and men. Additionally, the restaurant provides online recipes and gift certificates.