Dinner Menu

Classic Chicken Parmesan at Al Dente in Palm Springs.

ANTIPASTI E INSALATE

  • Tuscan Bread Service

    Tuscan Bread Service

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

    • Price: Medium5
    • Price: Large8

  • Mista Italiana

    Seasonal greens, cucumbers, carrot, tomato, balsamic vinaigrette Vegan Vegetarian

    • Price: 11

  • Burrata

    Burrata

    Creamy Burrata, ripe tomato, arugula, olive oil Gluten Free Vegetarian

    • Price: 19

  • Caesar

    Caesar

    Crisp romaine, classic dressing, Parmigiano, housemade croutons

    • Price: 13

  • Carpaccio

    Carpaccio

    Prime beef, lemon, arugula, white truffle, shaved Parmigiano Gluten Free

    • Price: 19

  • Tricolore

    Arugula, radicchio, Belgian endive Gluten Free Vegetarian

    • Price: 15

  • Beet & Endive

    Roasted beets, crisp Belgian endive, Gorgonzola, toasted walnuts Gluten Free Vegetarian

    • Price: 17

  • Polpette

    Polpette

    Housemade Italian meatballs in slow-simmered San Marzano tomato sauce

    • Price: 17

  • Grilled Mediterranean Vegetables

    Zucchini, eggplant, peppers Gluten Free Vegetarian

    • Price: 17
    • Price: Goat cheese, Gorgonzola or Burrata3

ZUPPE

  • Zuppa del Giorno

    Chef's daily preperation Gluten Free Available

    • Price: 10

  • Minestrone

    Tuscan vegetables in light tomato broth Gluten Free Vegetarian

    • Price: 11

  • Cacciucco

    Mixed seafood, garlic, herbs, tomato or white wine broth

    • Price: 19

  • Pasta e Fagioli — Seasonal

    Pancetta, cannellini beans, rosemary

    • Price: 12

RISOTTO

Arborio Rice

  • Risotto Primavera

    Seasonal vegetables, San Marzano tomato or white wine sauce Gluten Free Vegetarian

    • Price: 24

  • Risotto Tre Funghi

    Portobello, Porcini, Crimini, white wine, Parmigiano Gluten Free Vegetarian

    • Price: 26

  • Risotto Verde

    Chicken, spinach, Fontina Gluten Free

    • Price: 25

  • Milanese con Gamberone

    Saffron risotto, grilled shrimp Gluten Free

    • Price: 31

LE PASTE

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

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

  • Arrabbiata

    Tomato, garlic, red pepper flakes Gluten Free Available Vegetarian

    • Price: 21

  • Pomodoro e Basilico

    San Marzano tomato, fragrant basil Gluten Free Available Vegetarian

    • Price: 23

  • Vongole/Cozze

    Clams or mussels, garlic, white wine or San Marzano tomato broth Gluten Free Available

    • Price: 29

  • Pesto

    Basil, pine nuts, Parmigiano Gluten Free Available Vegetarian

    • Price: 28

  • Primavera

    Seasonal vegetables, San Marzano tomato or light cream sauce Gluten Free Available Vegetarian

    • Price: 24

  • Carbonara

    Roman-style, pancetta, egg, Pecorino, black pepper Gluten Free Available

    • Price: 26

  • Salmone

    Smoked salmon, cognac cream Gluten Free Available

    • Price: 27

  • Ravioli Aragosta

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

    • Price: 29

  • Bolognese

    Bolognese

    Slow-braised beef ragù, Chianti Gluten Free Available

    • Price: 26

  • Al dente Pink

    Al dente Pink

    San Marzano tomato, cognac, velvety cream sauce Gluten Free Available Vegetarian

    • Price: 24

  • Frutti di Mare

    Shrimp, calamari, clams, mussels — San Marzano tomato sauce or white wine garlic broth Gluten Free Available

    • Price: 34

  • Polpette

    Housemade beef meatballs, marinara Gluten Free Available

    • Price: 26

  • Cannelloni

    Rotating chef's specialty

    • Price: 27

  • Caprese

    Tomato, Buffalo Mozzarella, basil Gluten Free Available Vegetarian

    • Price: 24

  • Quattro Formaggio

    Four cheeses, silky cream sauce Gluten Free Available Vegetarian

    • Price: 24

  • Ravioli Ricotta e Spinaci

    Ricotta, spinach, tomato, basil Vegetarian

    • Price: 24

I SECONDI

Entrées served with Chef's Vegetables and potatoes or Spaghetti Aglio e Olio or Marinara

  • Pollo Picatta

    Lemon, butter, capers, white wine

    • Price: 29

  • Bisteca

    Bisteca

    Prime aged New York strip, fresh herbs, extra virgin olive oil, sea salt Gluten Free

    • Price: 36
    • Price: Tagliata-style3

  • Veal Marsala

    Mushroom, Marsala reduction

    • Price: 34

  • Pollo Marsala

    Pollo Marsala

    Mushroom, Marsala reduction

    • Price: 31

  • Filet Mignon

    8oz filet, olive oil, sea salt Gluten Free

    • Price: 41

  • Gamberoni

    Grilled shrimp, garlic, olive oil Gluten Free

    • Price: 38

  • Pesce del Giorno

    Chef's selection

    • Price: Market Price

  • Pollo Parmigiana

    Pollo Parmigiana

    San Marzano tomato sauce, Mozzarella, basil

    • Price: 32

  • Veal Piccata

    Lemon, butter, capers, white wine

    • Price: 35

  • Salmon Filet

    Salmon Filet

    Grilled salmon, olive oil, sea salt Gluten Free

    • Price: 33

DOLCE

  • Tiramisu "Pick Me Up"

    Tiramisu "Pick Me Up"

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

    • Price: 14

  • Cannoli

    Hand-rolled shell, sweet ricotta, citrus Vegetarian

    • Price: 13

  • Limoncello Tartufo

    Limoncello Tartufo

    Lemon gelato, limoncello heart, covered in meringue sprinkles Gluten Free Vegetarian

    • Price: 12

  • Spumoni

    Chocolate, pistachio, cherry Gluten Free Vegetarian

    • Price: 11

  • Cheesecake

    New York style, graham cracker crust, fresh berries Vegetarian

    • Price: 13

  • Gelato

    Daily selection Gluten Free Vegetarian

    • Price: 11

  • Sorbetto

    Daily selection Gluten Free Vegetarian

    • Price: 11

  • Affogato

    Vanilla gelato, espresso Gluten Free Vegetarian

    • Price: 14

  • Limoncello Affogato

    Vanilla gelato, limoncello — modern adult dessert Gluten Free Vegetarian

    • Price: 16

  • Affogato al Liquore

    Vanilla gelato, espresso, Kahlua or Baileys Irish Cream Gluten Free Vegetarian

    • Price: 16

  • Dolce del Giorno

    Ask your server for today’s selection

Caprese salad with ripe tomatoes, arugula and balsamic glaze at Al Dente Italian restaurant.

Explore Our Tuscan Italian Menu

Featuring Caprese salad, Bolognese with handmade pasta, fresh seafood and house-made desserts.
Al Dente Trattoria exterior featuring guests enjoying a meal in the evening on a gorgeous patio.

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