Al dente
Order delivery or takeout
Takeout
(760) 325-1160Delivery
Additional information
- Dining style
Casual Elegant
- Cuisines
Italian, Mediterranean, Vegetarian / Vegan
- Hours of operation
Dinner Mon, Tue, Thu, Sun 4:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 4:00 pm–10:00 pm
- Phone number
(760) 325-1160
- Payment options
AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, MasterCard, Visa
- Dress code
Resort Casual
- Owned/operated by
Women
- Neighborhood
Palm Springs
- Cross street
W. Alejo Road
- Parking details
Parking lot in rear of restaurant. Entrance from Alejo RD. Back entrance into Al Dente from parking lot.Street parking on both Alejo RD and in front of Al Dente on N.Palm Canyon DR.
- Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Delivery, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine
Popular dishes
Menu
Antipasti e Insalata
Add to salad: Shrimp $8 or Chicken $5
Mista Italiana$7.75
Assorted baby field greens lightly dressed in house made balsamic
Caesar$9.75
Romaine lettuce, house made Caesar dressing, croutons and parmesan
Polpette di Pomodoro$14.75
All beef meatballs in a tomato basil sauce
Caprese$15.75
Fresh buffalo mozzarella, tomato and fresh basil
Tricolore$13.75
Baby arugula, radicchio and Belgium endive with our house made balsamic dressing
Gamberoni Griglia$18.75
Jumbo shrimp brushed with garlic and extra virgin olive oil. Perfectly grilled
Zuppe
Zuppa del Giorno$7.75
Our chef's house made soup of the day
Minestrone$8.75
"Tuscan Style" garden vegetables in light tomato broth
Pasta e Fagioli (Seasonal Nov-May)$8.75
"Seasonal" small pasta, pancetta and cannellini bean soup
Zuppa Cozze e Vongole$16.75
Mussels and Manila clams in a red or white broth
I Risotto
Arborio Rice
Risotto Primavera$21.75
Fresh garden vegetables, tomato and basil sauce
Risotto di Gamberoni$28.75
Our famous "Pink sauce", a blend of tomato, garlic, cream and brandy with jumbo shrimp
Le Paste
Choice of Pasta: Linguine, Spaghetti, Fettuccini or Penne (Gluten Free available). Add to any pasta: Shrimp $8, Chicken $5, Italian Sausage $6, or Meatballs 3 for $7
Aglio e Olio$14.75
Fresh fragrant garlic and olive oil
Arrabiata, "Angry Style"$16.75
Tomato, garlic and crushed red pepper
Bolognese$19.75
Tomato and meat sauce slowly cooked with Chianti
Pomodoro e Basilico$16.75
Fresh tomato and basil sauce
Our Famous "Pink Sauce"$18.75
Velvety tomato, cognac & touch of cream
Primavera$17.75
Fresh garden vegetables in tomato and basil sauce
Al Salmone$19.75
Smoked salmon in creamy cognac sauce
Alle Vongole$25.75
Fresh manila clams, garlic and olive oil in white wine sauce. Red sauce available
Frutti di Mare$27.75
Calamari, shrimp, clams and mussels in tomato garlic sauce
Caprese$18.75
Fresh chopped tomato, garlic, buffalo mozzarella and basil
Pesto$19.75
Fresh basil and herbs, garlic, olive oil, pine nuts, parmesan and a touch of cream (may be ordered without cream)
Polpette Marinara$21.75
All beef meatballs in marinara sauce
Quattro Formaggio$19.75
Gorgonzola, Romano, Fontina and Parmesan blended in creamy sauce
Carbonara$19.75
Pancetta (Italian bacon), creamy egg yolk finished with Parmesan
Primavera con Pollo$21.75
Fresh garden vegetables with chopped chicken in light cream sauce
Ravioli Ricotta e Spinaci$20.75
Pasta enveloping fresh ricotta cheese and spinach in tomato basil sauce
Ravioli di Aragosta$24.75
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$23.75
Chicken breast with a vibrant lemon butter reduction
Pollo Balsamico$23.75
Chicken breast sautéed in a garlic rosemary balsamic reduction
Pollo Funghi$24.75
Chicken breast sautéed with fresh mushrooms, white wine and olive oil
Pollo Marsalla$24.75
Chicken breast sautéed with marsala wine and mushrooms
Pollo Pizzaiola$25.75
Chicken breast sautéed in tomato garlic and oregano sauce
Pollo Parmigiana$26.75
Lightly breaded chicken sautéed in tomato, garlic and oregano sauce topped with mozzarella
Bisteca di Manzo$31.75
Grilled New York steak seasoned to perfection
Scallopini Piccata$27.75
Veal medallions sautéed in lemon butter and capers
Scallopini Marsala$27.75
Veal medallions sautéed in red marsala wine sauce and mushrooms
Scallopini Parmigiana$28.75
Lightly breaded veal sautéed in tomato, garlic and oregano sauce topped with mozzarella
Gamberoni Griglia$29.75
Jumbo shrimp braised in garlic and olive oil, butterflied and grilled to perfection
Salmon Filet$30.75
Grilled to perfection
Pesce del Giorno
Catch of the day
- Market Price
Dolce
Spumoni$7.75
Layered rum, chocolate, hazelnut, strawberry and pistachio ice cream with cherries
Dolce del Giorno$9.75
Ask your server for today's selection
New York Cheesecake$7.75
Made the traditional way, New York style with cream cheese
Tiramisu "Pick Me Up"$9.75
House made ladyfingers dipped in espresso, layered with mascarpone cheese and cocoa
Limoncello Truffle$8.75
Lemon gelato with a heart of limoncello, covered in meringue sprinkles
Canolli Fatti In Casa$9.75
House made cannoli with sweetened ricotta cheese, orange lemon zest and chocolate chips
Gelato$7.75
Choice of: chocolate, white chocolate, or cappuccino gelato
Sorbetto del Giorno$7.75
Ask your server for today's selection
Specialty Cocktails
Aperol Spritz$12.00
Aperol, Prosecco and fresh lemon
Pear Martini$12.00
Grey Goose Pear, Amaretto and fresh lemon
Palm Springs Blue$12.00
Hypnotic Liquor, Absolut and fresh lemon
G's Negroni$12.00
Campari Gin, Tequila, cranberry and lemonade
Green Passion$12.00
Malibu Rum, Midori and pineapple juice
Smooth Rider$12.00
Pama, Ketel One Vodka and cranberry juice
Makers Old Fashioned$12.00
Makers Mark Whiskey, Soda and muddled orange
The Kennedy$12.00
Ketel One Vodka, orange, soda and cranberry
Bevande
Catadoro Cafe
Espresso$4.75
- Double$7.75
Cappuccino$7.75
- Double$9.75
Cafe Latte$7.75
San Pellegrino Sparkling
- Large Bottle$7.25
San Benedetto Still
- Large Bottle$7.25
Soft Drinks$3.75
Juice$3.75
Vino
House Wine Glass $10 / Bottle $30
Rosso
Chianti
Pinot Noir
Cabernet Sauvignon
Bianco
Pinot Grigio
Chardonnay
Moscato
Prosecco
Bira
Domestic
$5.50
Coors Light
Sierra Nevada
Lagunitas IPA
Buckler's Non-A
Imported
$6.50
Peroni
Blue Moon
Corona
Negra Modelo
What 668 people are saying
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- 4.4Food
- 4.6Service
- 4.4Ambience
- 4.2Value
Noise • Moderate
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Palm Springs / Palm Desert
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Safety precautions
Cleaning & sanitizing
- Surfaces sanitized between seatings
- Digital, disposable or sanitized menu provided
- Sealed or wrapped utensils used
- Common areas deep-cleaned daily
- Sanitizer or wipes provided for customers
- Contactless payment available
Screening
- Sick staff prohibited in the workplace
FAQs
Al dente does offer delivery in partnership with Uber Eats. Al dente also offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (760) 325-1160.
Al dente is rated 4.4 stars by 668 OpenTable diners.
Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.
Make a reservation
Order delivery or takeout
Takeout
(760) 325-1160Delivery
491 N Palm Canyon Dr Palm Springs, CA 92262
Additional information
- Cross street
W. Alejo Road
- Neighborhood
Palm Springs
- Hours of operation
Dinner Mon, Tue, Thu, Sun 4:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 4:00 pm–10:00 pm
- Cuisines
Italian, Mediterranean, Vegetarian / Vegan
- Dining style
Casual Elegant
- Dress code
Resort Casual
- Parking details
Parking lot in rear of restaurant. Entrance from Alejo RD. Back entrance into Al Dente from parking lot.Street parking on both Alejo RD and in front of Al Dente on N.Palm Canyon DR.
- Payment options
AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, MasterCard, Visa
- Owned/operated by
Women
- Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Delivery, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine
- Phone number
(760) 325-1160