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Al dente Trattoria 491 N Palm Canyon Dr

491 N Palm Canyon Dr, Palm Springs, CA
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Featured Items

  • Carbonara

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

  • Caesar

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

  • Tuscan Bread Service (Medium)

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

  • Alfredo

    Butter, cream, Parmigiano Reggiano, black pepper
    $20.00

  • Buttered Pasta

    $15.00

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
    $39.00

  • Veal Marsala

    Mushroom, Marsala reduction
    $34.00

  • Pollo Marsala

    Mushroom, Marsala reduction
    $31.00

  • Filet Mignon

    8 oz filet, olive oil, sea salt
    $48.00

  • Gamberoni

    Grilled shrimp, garlic, olive oil
    $38.00

  • Pesce del Giorno

    Chef’s selection
    $33.00

  • 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
    $33.00

  • Zuppa del Giorno

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

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

SIDES

  • Side of Potatoes

    $3.00

  • Side of Spinach

    $3.00

  • Side of Seasonal Vegetables

    $3.00

  • Side of Meatballs

    $8.00

  • Side of Chicken

    $8.00

  • Side of Shrimp

    $9.00

  • Side of Italian Sausage

    $7.00

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

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

  • Maria Zena Verdicchio dei Castelli di Jesi Classico DOC

    Marche - Mineral, wild fennel, green almond, delicate bitter finish
    $44.00

  • 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
    OUT OF STOCK
    $32.00

  • Tiki Estate Sauvignon Blanc — Bottle

    North Canterbury, NZ · Creamy texture, zesty acidity, lime zest
    OUT OF STOCK
    $32.00

  • Moscato — Bottle

    Revolving selection · Light, low-alcohol, gently sweet
    OUT OF STOCK
    $32.00

  • Hendry Chardonnay Barrel Fermented

    Napa Valley · Base of Mt. Veeder, food-friendly, rich and balanced
    OUT OF STOCK
    $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
    OUT OF STOCK
    $40.00

  • Castello di Albola Chianti Classico DOCG

    Sangiovese · Tuscany · Balanced, food-driven, elegant
    OUT OF STOCK
    $41.00

  • Vigneti di Ettore Pavaio Valpolicella Classico Superiore

    Veneto · Elegant, agile, food-enhancing
    OUT OF STOCK
    $41.00

  • Planeta La Segreta Nero d'Avola DOC

    Sicily · Fresh, vibrant, subtle spice
    OUT OF STOCK
    $34.00

  • Beringer Cabernet Sauvignon 'Knights Valley'

    Sonoma County · Cassis, cocoa, cedar, spice
    OUT OF STOCK
    $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

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 Drink

    $5.00

Italian Spritz

$14.00

Bitter Orange · Citrus · Soda

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Al dente Location and Ordering Hours

(760) 325-1160
491 N Palm Canyon Dr, Palm Springs, CA 92262
Closed • Opens Thursday at 4PM
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