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🇮🇹 Ciao for Now — We'll See You in October! 🇮🇹
Al dente will be closed for a short seasonal break starting Monday, September 16th.
We’re taking time to refresh before the cooler evenings and fall flavors return!

🍝 We’ll reopen for the season on Wednesday, October 1st, 2025
with our full dinner menu, signature cocktails, and that cozy Al dente magic you know and love.

✨ Reservations for the season are now open!
Secure your table here:
👉 Book on OpenTable

Grazie mille for your continued support — we can’t wait to welcome you back soon!

– The Al dente Family

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Dinner

20% gratuity added to parties of 5 or more.

Download our complete Dinner menu (PDF).

ANTIPASTI E INSALATA

Add to salad: Shrimp or Chicken

  • Mista Italiana

    Assorted baby field greens lightly dressed in house made balsamic Vegetarian

  • Tricolore "The Colors of the Italian Flag"

    Baby arugula, radicchio and Belgium endive with our house made balsamic dressing Vegetarian

  • Caesar

    Romaine lettuce, house made Caesar dressing, croutons and parmesan

  • Polpette di Pomodoro

    3 house-made beef meatballs in tomato and basil sauce

  • Burrata

    Fresh creamy Mozzarella, tomato, and arugala

  • Beef Carpaccio

    Thinly sliced beef, arugula, lemon, and white truffle oil

  • Beet Endive

    Al Gorgonzola and walnuts

  • Cured Salmon

    Thinly sliced salmon, lemon dressing and capers

ZUPPE

  • Zuppa del Giorno

    Our chef’s house made soup of the day

  • Minestrone

    “Tuscan Style” garden vegetables in light tomato broth

  • Pasta e Fagioli (Seasonal)

    “Seasonal” small pasta, pancetta and cannellini bean soup

  • Cacciucco

    Mussels, clams, shrimp and calamari in garlic tomato broth

I RISOTTO

Arborio Rice

  • Risotto Primavera

    Fresh garden vegetables, tomato and basil sauce Vegetarian

  • Risotto Tre Funghi

    Dry porcini mushrooms in a blend of white wine, garlic, and Parmesan

  • Risotto Verde

    Chicken, fontina cheese and spinach in extra virgin olive oil and garlic

  • Risotto Gamberoni

    Our famous “Pink sauce”, a blend of tomato, garlic, cream and brandy with jumbo shrimp

LE PASTE

Choice of Pasta: Linguine, Angel Hair, Spaghetti, Tagliatelle, Rigatoni, Gluten-free Penne

Add to any pasta: Shrimp, Chicken, Italian Sausage, or Meatballs

  • Aglio e Olio

    Fresh fragrant garlic and olive oil Vegetarian

  • Arrabbiata, "Angry Style"

    Tomato, garlic and crushed red pepper Vegetarian

  • Bolognese

    Tomato and beef meat sauce slowly cooked with Chianti

  • Pomodoro e Basilico

    Fresh tomato and basil sauce Vegetarian

  • Our Famous "Pink Sauce"

    Velvety tomato, cognac & touch of cream

  • Al Salmone

    Smoked salmon in creamy cognac sauce

  • Alle Vongole/Cozze

    Fresh manila clams OR mussels, garlic, olive oil with white wine and fragrant herbs (Red sauce available)

  • Frutti di Mare

    Calamari, shrimp, clams and mussels in tomato garlic sauce

  • Caprese

    Fresh chopped tomato, garlic, buffalo mozzarella and basil

  • Pesto

    Fresh basil and herbs, garlic, olive oil, pine nuts, parmesan and a touch of cream (may be ordered without cream)

  • Polpette Marinara

    All beef meatballs in marinara sauce

  • Quattro Formaggio

    Gorgonzola, Romano, Fontina and Parmesan blended in creamy sauce

  • Primavera

    Fresh garden vegetables in tomato and basil sauce Vegetarian

  • Ravioli Ricotta e Spinaci

    Pasta enveloping fresh ricotta cheese and spinach in tomato basil sauce

  • Ravioli Aragosta

    Lobster-filled in “Our Famous Pink Sauce” (tomato, cognac and cream)

I SECONDI

All entrees served with fresh vegetables and roasted rosemary potatoes OR side of spaghetti Aglio e Olio

  • Pollo Limone Carciofi

    Chicken breast with a vibrant lemon butter reduction and artichokes

  • Pollo Marsala

    Chicken breast sautéed with marsala wine and mushrooms

  • Pollo Pizzaiola

    Chicken breast sautéed in tomato garlic and oregano sauce

  • Pollo Parmigiana

    Lightly breaded chicken sautéed in tomato, garlic and oregano sauce, topped with mozzarella

  • Bisteca di Manzo

    Grilled New York steak seasoned to perfection

  • Scallopine Piccata

    Veal medallions sautéed in lemon butter and capers

  • Scallopine Marsala

    Veal medallions sautéed in red marsala wine sauce and mushrooms

  • Scallopine Parmigiana

    Lightly breaded veal sautéed in tomato, garlic and oregano sauce topped with mozzarella

  • Gamberoni Griglia

    Jumbo shrimp braised in garlic and olive oil, butterflied and grilled to perfection

  • Salmon Filet

    Grilled to perfection

  • Pesce del Giorno

    Catch of the day

DOLCE

  • Spumoni

    Layered rum, chocolate, hazelnut, strawberry and pistachio ice cream with cherries on a light graham cracker crust

  • Dolce del Giorno

    Ask your server for today’s selection

  • New York Cheesecake

    Made the traditional way, New York style with cream cheese

  • Tiramisu "Pick Me Up"

    House made ladyfingers dipped in espresso, layered with mascarpone cheese and cocoa

  • Limoncello Tartufo

    Lemon gelato with a heart of limoncello, covered in meringue sprinkles

  • Cannolli Fatti in Casa

    Crispy cannoli shells filled with sweetened ricotta cheese, orange, lemon zest, and dark chocolate chips

  • Gelato

    Decadent dark and rich royal cappuccino gelato OR decadent creamy and smooth vanilla gelato

  • Sorbetto del Giorno

    Ask your server for today’s selection

  • Affogato

    Vanilla gelato “Drowned” with a shot of hot espresso

SPECIALTY COCKTAILS

  • Italian Hibiscus Mule

    Mezcal, fresh lime juice, Jamaica nectar (hibiscus) with a Tajin rim

  • Benetto Margarita

    Tequila, Amaretto di Saronno, orange juice, and lime juice with a salted or unsalted rim

  • Limoncello Spritz

    Prosecco, Limoncello, lemon lime soda garnished with lemon sliced and mint

  • Aperol Spritz

    Aperol, Prosecco and fresh lemon

  • Sangria Mule

    Chianti or Pinot Grigio, ginger beer, tres lime juice and vodka

  • Pear Martini

    Grey Goose Pear, Amaretto and fresh lemon

  • Palm Springs Blue

    Hypnotic Liquor, Absolut and fresh lemon

  • Green Passion

    Malibu Rum, Midori and pineapple juice

  • Makers Old Fashioned

    Makers Mark Whiskey, Soda and muddled orange

BEVANDE

Catadoro Cafe

  • Coffee

  • Espresso

  • Double Espresso

  • Cappuccino

  • Double Cappuccino

  • Cafe Latte

  • Hot or Iced Tea

  • Italian Sparkling

  • Italian Still

  • Soft Drinks

  • Juice

VINO

House Wine Glass / Bottle

  • Rosso

    Chianti, Pinot Noir, & Cabernet Sauvignon

  • Bianco

    Pinot Grigio, Chardonnay, Moscato

BIRRA

Domestic

Coors Light

Lagunitas

394 Pale Ale

Hangar 24

Non-Alcoholic

Imported

Peroni

Corona Extra

Negra Modelo

Al Dente Palm Springs Restaurant Pasta

Our Menu

Our Chef's present an extensive menu of pastas with homemade sauces, beef, veal, and fresh seafood entrées for lunch and dinner.

Al Dente Palm Springs Restaurant Reservations

Reservations

Dine with us! Our family would be happy to have you and yours

Contact Information

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Al dente Trattoria
491 North Palm Canyon Drive
Palm Springs, CA, 92262
(760) 325-1160
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Hours of Operation

  1. Sunday to Thursday 5:00 PM to 9:00 PM
  2. Friday to Saturday 5:00 PM to 10:00 PM

Last seating is 15 minutes prior to closing.

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