Al dente Trattoria Menu (Update 2025)
Welcome to Al dente Trattoria, a delightful haven in Palm Springs that beautifully merges Italian cuisine with a vibrant dining experience. Situated at 491 N Palm Canyon Dr, this women-owned eatery is redefining casual dining with a menu that tantalizes the palate.
Introducing the Menu
- Insalate: Fresh salads like the Insalata di Tonno and the luxurious Arugula Radicchio e Gamberi pair perfectly with a glass of wine from their comprehensive bar.
- Le Paste: Their pastas, such as the Panino con Salcicce and Caprese, showcase authentic Italian flavors crafted with care.
- Diverse Options: With pescatarian and vegan choices, Al dente truly caters to everyone, ensuring that each dish is both delicious and inclusive.
The ambiance is relaxed yet romantic, perfect for groups or intimate dinners. Enjoy outdoor seating year-round, and don't miss their happy hour specials!
Insalate (Salad)
Zuppa del Giorno
Soup
Caesar
Caesar con Pollo
Caesar Salad with grilled chicken breast
Caesar con Salmone
Served with grilled Alaskan salmon
Caprese
Fresh Buffalo Mozzarella, tomato and fresh basil
Insalata di Tonno
Field greens, albacore tuna, egg, sundried tomatoes capers, and red onion
Arugula Radicchio e Gamberi
Arugula, radicchio, gorgonzola cheese, Toasted walnuts and grilled jumbo shrimp
Italian Sandwich
Le Paste (Pasta)
Panino con Salcicce
Italian sausage, roasted peppers in tomato, garlic, and oregano sauce
Panino di Pollo alla Griglia
Grilled chicken breast, tomato, and onion
Panino alla Caprese
Fresh Buffalo Mozzarella, tomato, and fresh basil
Panino di Tonno
Albacore tuna, sundried tomatoes, capers, and onions
Bolognese
Homemade tomato meat sauce
Carbonara
Italian Pancetta, cream and egg finished with parmesan cheese
Alle Vongole
Fresh baby Manila clams, garlic, olive oil in Red tomato sauce or White Wine sauce
Frutti di Mare
Fresh Calamari, Shrimp, Clams, and Mussels in tomato garlic and olive oil sauce
Pesto
Fresh basil, garlic, olive oil, Pignoli nuts and Parmesana cheese
Arrabiata
Tomato, garlic, and crushed red pepper sauce
Primavera
Fresh garden vegetables in tomato sauce
Pomodoro
Fresh tomato and basil sauce
Aglio Olio
Fresh garlic and olive oil
Ravioli
Secondi
Fatti in Casa
Square pasta enveloping fresh Ricotta cheese and spinach in a tomato basil sauce
Aragosta
Lobster stuffed Ravioli in tomato, Cognac and cream sauce
Pollo Picatta
Chicken breast with lemon sauce
Pollo Marsala
Chicken breast sauteed with fresh mushrooms in White Wine sauce
Scallopini Lmone
Veal sauteed with lemon butter sauce
Scallopini Piccata
Veal sauteed in lemon butter and capers
Scallopini Marsala
Veal sauteed in sweet marsala sauce
Pesce del Giorno
Fresh catch of the Day