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    Al Dente

    491 N Palm Canyon Dr

    Palm Springs, CA 92262


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    Featured Items

    • Bolognese

      Tomato, garlic and crushed red pepper
      $24.00
    • Pink Sauce

      Velvety tomato, cognac & touch of cream
      $19.00
    • Caprese

      Fresh chopped tomato, garlic, Buffalo Mozzarella, garlic and basil
      $20.00

    Beverages

    Juice

    • Apple Juice

      $4.50
    • Cranberry Juice

      $4.50
    • Orange Juice

      $4.50
    • Pineapple Juice

      $4.50
    • Tomato Juice

      $4.50

    Milk

    • Milk

      $4.00

    Soda

    • Club Soda

      $4.50
    • Coke

      $4.50
    • Diet Coke

      $4.50
    • Ginger Ale

      $4.50
    • Ginger Beer

      $6.00
    • Lemonade

      $4.50
    • Sprite

      $4.50
    • Tonic

      $4.50

    Tea

    • Arnold Palmer

      $4.50
    • Iced Tea

      $4.25

    Water

    • Italian Still Water

      $8.00
    • Italian Sparkling Water

      $8.00

    Food

    Antipasti

    • Beef Carpaccio

      Thinly sliced beef, arugula, lemon, and white truffle oil
      $20.00
    • Beet Endive

      Roasted beets, Gorgonzola, walnuts, and endive
      $18.00
    • Burrata

      Fresh creamy Mozzarella, tomato, and arugula
      $19.00
    • Caesar Salad

      Romaine lettuce, house-made Caesar dressing, croutons and Parmesan
      $12.00
    • Mista Italiana

      Assorted baby field greens lightly dressed in house-made balsamic dressing
      $10.00
    • Polpette di Pomodoro Appetizer

      All beef meatballs in a tomato basil sauce
      $15.00
    • Smoked Salmon

      Thinly slices of smoked salmon, onions, and capers drizzled with a lemon oil.
      $20.00
    • Tricolore

      Baby arugula, radicchio and Belgium endive with our house-made balsamic dressing
      $13.00

    Dolce

    • Cannoli

      House made cannoli with sweetened ricotta cheese, orange lemon zest and chocolate chips
      $12.00
    • Dolce del Giorno

      Ask your server for today's selection
      $15.00
    • Gelato Cappuccino

      $11.00
    • Gelato Vanilla

      $11.00
    • Limoncello Tartufo

      Lemon gelato with a heart of limoncello, covered in meringue sprinkles
      $12.00
    • New York Cheesecake

      Made the traditional way, New York style with cream cheese
      $12.00
    • Sorbetto

      Ask your server for today's selection
      $10.00
    • Tiramisu

      House made ladyfingers dipped in espresso, layered with mascarpone cheese and cocoa
      $13.00
    • Spumoni

      Layered rum, chocolate, hazelnut, strawberry and pistachio ice cream with cherries
      $11.00

    Pasta

    • Aglio e Olio

      Fresh fragrant garlic and olive oil
      $17.00
    • Al Salmone

      Smoked salmon in a creamy cognac sauce
      $23.00
    • Alfredo

      $20.00
    • Alle Cozze

      Fresh mussels, garlic, olive oil with white wine and fragrant herbs
      $23.00
    • Alle Vongle

      Fresh manila clams, garlic, olive oil with white wine and fragrant herbs (Red sauce available)
      $24.00
    • Arrabiata Alla "Angry Style"

      Tomato, garlic and crushed red pepper sauce
      $19.00
    • Bolognese

      Tomato, garlic and crushed red pepper
      $24.00
    • Buttered Pasta

      $11.00
    • Caprese

      Fresh chopped tomato, garlic, Buffalo Mozzarella, garlic and basil
      $20.00
    • Frutti di Mare

      Calamari, shrimp, clams and mussles in tomato garlic sauce
      $32.00
    • Marinara

      $18.00
    • Pesto

      Fresh basil and herbs, garlic, olive oil, pine nuts, Parmesan and a touch of cream (may be ordered without cream)
      $19.00
    • Pink Sauce

      Velvety tomato, cognac & touch of cream
      $19.00
    • Polpette Marinara

      All beef meatballs in marinara sauce
      $25.00
    • Pomodoro

      $22.00
    • Primavera

      Fresh garden vegetables in tomato and basil sauce (Red or White Sauce)
      $19.00
    • Quattro Formaggio

      Gorgonzola, Romano, Fontina, and Parmesan blended in creamy sauce
      $21.00
    • Ravioli Aragosta

      Lobster-filled in "Our Famous Pink Sauce" (tomato, cognac and cream)
      $24.00
    • Ravioli Ricotta e Spinaci

      Pasta enveloping fresh Ricotta cheese and spinach in tomato basil sauce
      $22.00

    Risotto

    • Risotto Gamberoni

      Jumbo shrimp in "Our Famous Pink Sauce", velvety tomato, cognac & touch of cream
      $29.00
    • Risotto Primavera

      Fresh garden vegetables, tomato and basil sauce
      $22.00
    • Risotto Tres Funghi

      Mix of three mushrooms in a blend of white wine, garlic, and Parmesan
      $24.00
    • Risotto Verde

      Tender chicken, fresh spinach, olive oil & oil
      $24.00

    Sauces

    • Alfredo Sauce

      $4.75
    • Arrabiatta Sauce

      Tomato, garlic and crushed red pepper
      $4.75
    • Bolognese Sauce

      Tomato and meat sauce slowly cooked with Chianti
      $5.75
    • Caprese Sauce

      Fresh chopped tomato, garlic, buffalo mozzarella and basil
      $5.75
    • Checca Sauce

      Fressh chopped tomato, garlic, olive oil
      $3.75
    • Marinara Sauce

      $4.75
    • Pesto Sauce

      Fresh basil and herbs, garlic, olive oil, pine nuts, parmesan and a touch of cream
      $5.75
    • Pink Sauce

      Velvety tomato, cognac & touch of cream
      $5.75
    • Pomodoro Sauce

      Fresh tomato and basil sauce
      $3.75
    • Quattro Formaggio Sauce

      Gorgonzola, Romano, Fontina and Parmesan blended in creamy sauce
      $4.75

    Secondi

    • Bisteca di Manzo

      Grilled New York Steak seasoned and grilled to perfection
      $33.00
    • Gamberoni Griglia

      Jumbo shrimp braised in garlic and olive oil, butterflied and grilled to perfection
      $32.00
    • Pollo Limone Carciofi

      Chicken breast with a vibrant lemon butter reduction and artichokes
      $26.00
    • Pollo Marsalla

      Chicken breast sateed in Marsala wine and mushrooms
      $31.00
    • Pollo Parmigiana

      Lightly breaded chicken satueed in tomato, garlic and oregano sauce, topped with Mozzarella
      $28.00
    • Pollo Pizzaiola

      Chicken breast satueed in Marsala wine and mushroom
      $29.00
    • Salmon Filet

      Grilled to perfection
      $34.00
    • Scallopini Marsala

      Veal medallions satueed in red Marsala wine sauce and mushroom
      $33.00
    • Scallopini Parmigiana

      Lightly breaded veal satueed in tomato, garlic and oregono sauce topped with Mozzarella
      $36.00
    • Scallopini Piccata

      Veal medallions satueed in lemon, butter and capers
      $35.00

    Sides

    • Side Meatballs

      $8.00
    • Side Italian Sausage

      $6.00
    • Side Chicken

      $7.00
    • Side Parmesan

      $4.00
    • Side Potatoes

      Side portion of roasted rosemary potatoes
      $4.00
    • Side Vegetables

      $4.00

    Specials

    • Appetizer/Salad of the Day

      Call us for today's specials
      $18.00
    • Fish of the Day

      Call us for today's specials
      $33.00
    • Pasta of the Day

      Call us for today's specials
      $29.00

    Zuppe

    • Cacciucco

      Mussels, clams, shrimp and calamari in a garlic tomato broth
      $19.00
    • Minestrone

      $10.00
    • Pasta e Fagioli

      OUT OF STOCK
      $11.00
    • Zuppa del Giorno

      $9.00

    Ravioli Ricotta e Spinaci

    $22.00

    Pasta enveloping fresh Ricotta cheese and spinach in tomato basil sauce

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    Protein

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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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