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    Al Dente

    491 N Palm Canyon Dr

    Palm Springs, CA 92262


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    Beverages

    Vino

    • Pinot Noir — Bottle

      Rosso / Red
      $39.00
    • Chianti — Bottle

      Rosso / Red
      $39.00
    • Cabernet Sauvignon — Bottle

      Rosso / Red
      $39.00
    • Blend — Bottle

      Rosso / Red · Ask your server
      $39.00
    • Pinot Grigio — Bottle

      Bianco / White
      $39.00
    • Chardonnay — Bottle

      Bianco / White
      $39.00
    • Sauvignon Blanc — Bottle

      Bianco / White
      $39.00
    • Riesling — Bottle

      Bianco / White
      $39.00
    • Zero Proof Rosso — Bottle

      $39.00
    • Zero Proof Bianco — Bottle

      $39.00
    • Prosecco — Bottle

      Bollicine / Sparkling
      $39.00
    • Brut Rosé — Bottle

      Bollicine / Sparkling
      $39.00
    • 'Sei Uno' Prosecco Superiore DOCG

      Green apple, citrus, lively bubbles
      $45.00
    • Felsina Berardenga Chianti Classico DOCG

      Sangiovese, structured, versatile · Half bottle 375ml
      $29.00
    • Hendry Zinfandel Block 7 & 22

      Bold, jammy, spice-driven · Napa Valley · Half bottle 375ml
      $29.00
    • Talley Chardonnay

      Honey crisp apple, fresh, bright finish · San Luis Obispo · Half bottle 375ml
      $30.00
    • Bastianich Pinot Grigio DOC

      Friuli · Pear, alpine freshness, clean finish
      $43.00
    • Fiora Verdicchio Classico DOC

      Marche · Citrus, almond, bright acidity
      $42.00
    • Kuhl Vermentino di Gallura DOCG

      Sardinia · Salty, citrus, herbs, coastal minerality
      $44.00
    • Marino Albozzi Grillo

      Sicily · Lemon zest, minerality, soft texture
      $46.00
    • Albino Rocca Chardonnay

      Piemonte · Balanced, light creamy elegance
      $47.00
    • Statella Etna Rosso

      Sicily · Volcanic minerality, wild strawberry, herbs, smoky finish
      $52.00
    • Albino Rocca Barbera d'Alba DOC

      $43.00
    • Castello di Volpaia Chianti Classico Riserva

      $53.00
    • Poggio la Croce Rosso di Montalcino

      $49.00
    • Rubinelli Valpolicella Classico Superiore DOC

      $56.00
    • Barbicaia Vino Nobile di Montepulciano

      $65.00
    • Albino Rocca Barbaresco

      $63.00
    • Corte Pavone Brunello di Montalcino

      $81.00
    • Cascina Adelaide Barolo

      $78.00
    • Mazzei 'Punta di Villa' Amarone DOCG

      $93.00
    • Nobilo Sauvignon Blanc

      Marlborough, NZ - Zesty, tropical, high acid
      $42.00
    • Emblem Chardonnay

      Carneros, CA - Golden fruit, dry, full-bodied
      $42.00
    • Truchard Chardonnay

      Carneros CA - Nutmeg, fig, toasted oak, smooth finish
      $44.00
    • Voix de la Vigne Pinot Noir

      Willamette Valley, OR - Red cherry, soft tannin, elegant
      $56.00
    • Pizella Mendoza Reserve Malbec

      Argentina - Smooth, dark, and handsome
      $41.00
    • Groundwork Cabernet Sauvignon

      Paso Robles - Black cherry, spice, rich, velvety
      $59.00
    • Turnbull Cabernet Sauvignon

      Napa Valley - Dark fruit, bold
      $79.00
    • Le Petit Coquerel Sauvignon Blanc — Bottle

      Hidden gem in Napa - phenomenal American Sauvignon Blanc
      $32.00
    • Tiki Estate Sauvignon Blanc — Bottle

      North Canterbury, NZ · Creamy texture, zesty acidity, lime zest
      $32.00
    • Moscato — Bottle

      Revolving selection · Light, low-alcohol, gently sweet
      $32.00
    • Hendry Chardonnay Barrel Fermented

      Napa Valley · Base of Mt. Veeder, food-friendly, rich and balanced
      $38.00
    • Fontana Fredda Gavi di Gavi DOCG

      Piemonte · Bright acidity, lemon zest, white flowers
      $43.00
    • Kalsa Grillo

      Sicily · Dry, crisp, subtle saline minerality, refreshing acidity
      $40.00
    • Castello di Albola Chianti Classico DOCG

      Sangiovese · Tuscany · Balanced, food-driven, elegant
      $41.00
    • Vigneti di Ettore Pavaio Valpolicella Classico Superiore

      Veneto · Elegant, agile, food-enhancing
      $41.00
    • Planeta La Segreta Nero d'Avola DOC

      Sicily · Fresh, vibrant, subtle spice
      $34.00
    • Beringer Cabernet Sauvignon 'Knights Valley'

      Sonoma County · Cassis, cocoa, cedar, spice
      $45.00

    Birra

    • Peroni Nastro Azzurro

      Lager · Crisp · Clean
      $8.00
    • Menabrea Ambrata

      Amber Lager · Smooth · Malty
      $8.00
    • Corona Extra

      Mexican Lager · Light · Refreshing
      $8.00
    • Modelo Especial

      Rich, full-flavored, Pilsner-style Mexican lager
      $8.00
    • 87 Light Lager

      Lighter Lager · Clean · Easy
      $7.00
    • Evans 'Foggy Pine' Hazy Pale Ale

      Hazy · Citrus · Soft
      $7.00
    • Evans West Coast IPA

      Hoppy · Bright · Classic
      $7.00
    • Non-Alcoholic Beer

      Zero Proof · Ask your server
      $7.00

    Sprtize

    • Aperol Spritz

      Aperol · Prosecco · Soda · Orange
      $16.00
    • Hugo Spritz

      Elderflower · Prosecco · Mint · Lime
      $16.00
    • Limoncello Spritz

      Limoncello · Prosecco · Soda · Lemon
      $16.00
    • Rosé Italicus Spritz

      Italicus · Prosecco · Rosé Splash · Grapefruit
      $17.00

    Zero Proof

    • Italian Spritz

      Bitter Orange · Citrus · Soda
      $14.00
    • Amalfi Cooler

      Lemon · Mint · Soda
      $13.00
    • Blood Orange Fizz

      Blood Orange · Sparkling Water
      $13.00

    Bevande

    • Iced Tea

      $4.50
    • Italian Sparkling Water

      $8.00
    • Italian Still Water

      $8.00
    • Juice

      $5.00
    • Soft Drinks

      $5.00

    Dinner Menu

    ANTIPASTI E INSALATE

    • Tuscan Bread Service (Medium)

      Freshly baked Italian bread with chilled Checca — San Marzano tomato, fresh basil, garlic, olive oil
      $5.00
    • Tuscan Bread Service (Large)

      Freshly baked Italian bread with chilled Checca — San Marzano tomato, fresh basil, garlic, olive oil
      $8.00
    • Insalata Mista

      Seasonal greens, cucumbers, carrot, tomato, balsamic vinaigrette
      $11.00
    • Burrata

      Creamy Burrata, ripe tomato, arugula, olive oil
      $19.00
    • Caesar

      Crisp romaine, classic dressing, Parmigiano, housemade croutons
      $13.00
    • Carpaccio

      Prime beef, arugula, white truffle, shaved Parmigiano
      $19.00
    • Tricolore

      Arugula, radicchio, Belgian endive
      $15.00
    • Beet & Endive

      Roasted beets, crisp Belgian endive, Gorgonzola, toasted walnuts
      $17.00
    • Polpette

      Housemade Italian meatballs in slow-simmered San Marzano tomato sauce
      $17.00
    • Grilled Mediterranean Vegetables

      Zucchini, eggplant, peppers
      $17.00

    ZUPPE

    • Zuppa del Giorno

      Chef's daily preparation (call for details)
      $10.00
    • Minestrone

      Tuscan vegetables in light tomato broth
      $11.00
    • Cacciucco

      Mixed seafood, garlic, herbs, tomato or white wine broth
      $19.00
    • Pasta e Fagioli

      Pancetta, cannellini beans, rosemary
      OUT OF STOCK
      $12.00

    LE PASTE

    • Arrabbiata

      San Marzano tomato, garlic, red pepper flakes
      $21.00
    • Pomodore e Basilico

      San Marzano tomato, fragrant basil
      $23.00
    • Vongole

      Clams, garlic, white wine or San Marzano tomato broth
      $29.00
    • Cozze

      Mussels, garlic, white wine or San Marzano tomato broth
      $29.00
    • Pesto

      Basil, pine nuts, Parmigiano
      $28.00
    • Primavera

      Seasonal vegetables, San Marzano tomato or light cream sauce
      $24.00
    • Carbonara

      Roman-style, pancetta, egg, Pecorino, black pepper
      $26.00
    • Salmone

      Smoked salmon, cognac cream
      $27.00
    • Ravioli Aragosta

      Lobster-filled, “Al dente Pink” sauce — San Marzano tomato, cognac, light cream
      $29.00
    • Bolognese

      Slow-braised beef ragù, Chianti
      $26.00
    • Al dente Pink

      San Marzano tomato, cognac, velvety cream sauce
      $24.00
    • Frutti di Mare

      Shrimp, calamari, clams, mussels — San Marzano tomato sauce or white wine garlic broth
      $34.00
    • Polpette

      Housemade beef meatballs, marinara
      $26.00
    • Cannelloni

      Rotating chef's specialty
      $27.00
    • Caprese

      Tomato, Buffalo Mozzarella, basil
      $24.00
    • Quattro Formaggi

      Four cheeses, silky cream sauce
      $24.00
    • Ravioli Ricotta

      Ricotta, spinach, tomato, basil
      $24.00

    RISOTTO

    • Primavera

      Seasonal vegetables, San Marzano tomato or white wine sauce
      $24.00
    • Tre Funghi

      Portobello, Porcini, Crimini, white wine, Parmigiano
      $26.00
    • Verde

      Chicken, spinach, Fontina
      $25.00
    • Milanese con Gamberone

      Saffron risotto, grilled shrimp
      $31.00

    I SECONDI

    • Pollo Piccata

      Lemon, butter, capers, white wine
      $29.00
    • Bistecca

      Prime aged New York strip, fresh herbs, extra virgin olive oil, sea salt
      $36.00
    • Veal Marsala

      Mushroom, Marsala reduction
      $34.00
    • Pollo Marsala

      Mushroom, Marsala reduction
      $31.00
    • Filet Mignon

      8 oz filet, olive oil, sea salt
      $41.00
    • Gamberoni

      Grilled shrimp, garlic, olive oil
      $38.00
    • Pesce del Giorno

      Chef’s selection
      $32.00
    • Pollo Parmigiana

      San Marzano tomato sauce, Mozzarella, basil
      $32.00
    • Veal Piccata

      Lemon, butter, capers, white wine
      $35.00
    • Salmon

      Grilled salmon, olive oil, sea salt
      $33.00

    DOLCE

    • Tiramisu

      Espresso, mascarpone, cocoa
      $14.00
    • Cannoli

      Hand-rolled shell, sweet ricotta, citrus
      $13.00
    • Limoncello Tartufo

      Lemon gelato, limoncello heart, covered in meringue sprinkles
      $12.00
    • Spumoni

      Chocolate, pistachio, cherry
      $11.00
    • Cheesecake

      New York style, graham cracker crust, fresh berries
      $13.00
    • Gelato

      Daily selection
      $11.00
    • Sorbetto

      Daily selection
      $11.00
    • Affogato

      Vanilla gelato, espresso
      $14.00
    • Limoncello Affogato

      $16.00

    SPECIALS

    • Pesce del Giorno

      Chef’s selection
      $32.00

    BREAD

    • Tuscan Bread Service (Medium)

      Freshly baked Italian bread with chilled Checca — San Marzano tomato, fresh basil, garlic, olive oil
      $5.00
    • Tuscan Bread Service (Large)

      Freshly baked Italian bread with chilled Checca — San Marzano tomato, fresh basil, garlic, olive oil
      $8.00

    SAUCES

    • Alfredo Sauce

      $5.00
    • Arrabiatta Sauce

      Tomato, garlic and crushed red pepper
      $5.00
    • Bolognese Sauce

      Tomato and meat sauce slowly cooked with Chianti
      $6.00
    • Caprese Sauce

      Fresh chopped tomato, garlic, buffalo mozzarella and basil
      $6.00
    • Checca Sauce

      Fressh chopped tomato, garlic, olive oil
      $5.00
    • Marinara Sauce

      $5.00
    • Pesto Sauce

      Fresh basil and herbs, garlic, olive oil, pine nuts, parmesan and a touch of cream
      $6.00
    • Pink Sauce

      Velvety tomato, cognac & touch of cream
      $6.00
    • Pomodoro Sauce

      Fresh tomato and basil sauce
      $5.00
    • Quattro Formaggio Sauce

      Gorgonzola, Romano, Fontina and Parmesan blended in creamy sauce
      $5.00

    Iced Tea

    $4.50
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    All hours
    Sunday4:00 pm - 9:00 pm
    Monday4:00 pm - 9:00 pm
    Tuesday4:00 pm - 9:00 pm
    Wednesday4:00 pm - 9:00 pm
    Thursday4:00 pm - 9:00 pm
    Friday4:00 pm - 10:00 pm
    Saturday4:00 pm - 10:00 pm
    Restaurant info

    A quaint cucina with a decidedly European atmosphere, has served Palm Springs and international clientele for over 25 years. Presenting an extensive menu of pastas with homemade sauces, beef, veal, and fresh seafood entrées in a casual fine dining atmosphere.

    Location

    491 N Palm Canyon Dr, Palm Springs, CA 92262

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