Mario's Italian Café Menu

73155 CA-111, Palm Desert, CA 92260
  • Pizza

    • Create Your Own Cheese Pizza

      Classic cheese or create your own pizza.
      $13.95
  • Mario's Specialty Pizzas

    • Mario’s Special Pizza

      Pepperoni, sausage, mushrooms, bell peppers, olives, onion.
      $18.95
    • Mediterranean Greek Pizza

      Artichoke hearts, kalamata olives, green olives, red roasted peppers, pepperoncini, feta cheese, mozzarella, fresh tomato and basil.
      $18.95
    • Hawaii 4-0 Pizza

      Canadian bacon, pineapple, onions, 4 cheeses.
      $18.95
    • Hot Maggie Pizza

      From south of the border. Seasoned ground beef, sausage, jalapeños, black olives, onions, bell peppers, 5 cheeses.
      $18.95
    • Vegetarian Special Pizza

      Mushroom, bell pepper, olive, onion, fresh garlic & fresh basil, 5 cheeses.
      $18.95
    • White Pizza

      Creamy alfredo sauce, ricotta, garlic & 4 cheeses.
      $18.95
    • Margarita Pizza

      Fresh tomato, basil & garlic, fresh mozzarella & romano cheese with extra virgin olive oil, light tomato sauce.
      $18.95
    • BBQ Chicken Pizza

      BBQ chicken, pineapple, onion, 4 cheeses.
      $18.95
  • Specials

    • 3 Course Early Bird Dinners Special

      Choice of dinners, sour or salad & dessert.
      $17.95
  • Dinner Specials

    • Pasta Special

      Served with marinara, meat or aglio & olio sauce.
      $9.95
    • Baked Mostaccioli Dinner Special

      $15.95
    • Baked Lasagna Dinner Special

      $15.95
    • Ravioli Marinara Dinner Special

      $15.95
    • Canneloni Dinner Special

      over a Light Bed of Angel Hair
      $15.95
    • Eggplant Parmigiano Dinner Special

      with Spaghetti Marinara
      $15.95
    • Manicotti Dinner Special

      over a Light Bed of Angel Hair
      $15.95
    • Sausage Parmigiano Dinner Special

      with Spaghetti
      $15.95
    • Meatloaf Parmigiano Dinner Special

      with Spaghetti Marinara
      $15.95
    • Fettuccini Alfredo Dinner Special

      Creamy Blend of Imported Cheeses
      $15.95
    • Bow Tie Macaroni & Cheese Dinner Special

      Creamy Blend of Imported Cheeses
      $15.95
    • Chicken Parmigiano Dinner Special

      with Spaghetti Marinara
      $17.95
    • Chicken Alfredo Dinner Special

      over Fettuccini
      $17.95
    • Chicken Cacciatore Dinner Special

      over Fettuccini
      $17.95
    • Chicken Primavera Dinner Special

      Over fettuccini aglio & olio style.
      $17.95
    • Chicken Tenders Dinner Special

      with Cole Slaw and French Fries
      $17.95
    • Chicken De Pompodora Dinner Special

      Over fettuccini aglio & olio or red.
      $17.95
    • Veal Parmigiano Dinner Special

      with Spaghetti Parmigiano
      $18.95
    • Steak Pizzaiola Dinner Special

      Served over Spaghetti
      $18.95
    • Sausage Cacciatore Dinner Special

      Served over Spaghetti
      $18.95
    • Veal Cacciatore Dinner Special

      Served over Spaghetti
      $18.95
    • Clam Sauce Dinner Special

      Red or White Served over Linguini
      $18.95
    • Shrimp Scampi Dinner Special

      over Linguini
      $18.95
    • Shrimp Alfredo Dinner Special

      over Linguini
      $18.95
    • Shrimp Diavolo Dinner Special

      over Linguini
      $18.95
  • Appetizers

    • Garlic Bread Basket

      $3.50
    • Fried Zucchini

      $7.95
    • Mozzarella Marinara

      $7.95
    • Fried Calamari

      $12.95
    • Caprese Salad

      $15.95
    • Mario’s Sourdough

      Garlic cheese bread with dip.
      $8.95
    • Buffalo Wings

      $14.95
    • Sauteed Mushrooms

      $10.95
    • Bruschetta

      Neopolitan style.
      $15.95
  • Soups

    • Minestrone Soup

      $4.95
  • Salads

    • Antipasto Salad

      Salami, ham, mortadella, pepperoni, olives, mushrooms, bell peppers, onions, tomatoes, pepperoncini & Italian dressing.
      $13.95
    • Veggie Antipasto Salad

      Mushrooms, olives, bell peppers, onions, tomatoes, pepperoncini, a blend of cheeses & Italian dressing.
      $13.95
    • Chicken Salad

      Served on a lettuce bed with pickle & tomatoes.
      $13.95
    • Tuna Salad

      Served on a lettuce bed with pickles & tomatoes.
      $13.95
    • Chinese Chicken Salad

      Shredded cabbage, fresh-cut lettuce, sesame chicken, and crunchy rice noodles tossed with our own Mario's Asian dressing.
      $13.95
    • Cobb Salad

      Crispy lettuce, turkey, bacon, bleu cheese, black olives, tomato, red onion, cheddar, and mozzarella tossed in ranch and topped with egg & avocado.
      $13.95
    • Chef Salad

      Crispy lettuce with ham, turkey, blend of cheeses, red onion, tomato, egg and olives.
      $13.95
    • Chicken Caesar Salad

      Fresh-cut romaine lettuce tossed in our own homemade caesar dressing with croutons and imported cheese. Topped with sautéed chicken breast.
      $13.95
    • Greek Salad

      Crispy lettuce, cucumber, tomatoes, feta cheese, red & green peppers, kalamata & green olives, onions & our specialty dressing.
      $13.95
    • Specialty Caesar Salad

      Fresh romaine lettuce tossed in our own caesar dressing with croutons and imported cheeses.
      $9.95
    • Specialty Grilled Ahi Caesar Salad

      Grilled ahi, fresh romaine lettuce tossed in our own caesar dressing with croutons and imported cheeses.
      $16.95
    • House Salad

      Iceberg & romaine lettuce, tomatoes, cheese & croutons.
      $4.95
  • Side Dishes

    • Garlic Bread Basket

      $3.50
    • Homemade Sausage

      $7.95
    • Meatballs

      $7.95
    • Fresh Steamed Vegetables

      $7.95
    • Fresh Steamed Broccoli

      $7.95
    • French Fries Basket

      $5.95
    • Side Of Cole Slaw

      $2.95
    • Side Of Pickles

      $2.95
    • Pepperoncini

      $2.95
    • Anchovies

      $3.95
    • Side Of Sauteed Chicken

      $8.95
    • Side Of Alfredo Sauce

      $4.95
    • Side Of Diavolo Sauce

      $4.95
    • Side Of Mushroom Sauce

      $4.95
    • Side Of De Pomodora Sauce

      $4.95
  • Calzones

    • Calzone

      The “Italian turnover pizza” is stuffed with mozzarella, ricotta, romano cheese, garlic, and basil.
      $18.95
  • Hot Specialty Subs

    • Pastrami & Cheese Sub

      Hot pastrami and mozzarella cheese with mustard & pickles.
      $9.95
    • Meatball Parmigiano Sub

      Homemade meatballs, marinara sauce, imported cheeses.
      $9.95
    • Sausage Sub

      Homemade sausage, bell pepper & onions in marinara sauce.
      $9.95
    • Eggplant Parmigiano Sub

      Mama’s style eggplant baked with mozzArella, imported cheeses, and marinara sauce.
      $9.95
    • Chicken Parmigiano Sub

      Breaded chicken baked with mozzarella, imported cheeses and marinara.
      $9.95
  • Cold Specialty Subs

    • Torpedo Combo Sub

      Dry salami, mortadella, ham, cotto salami, mozzerella, lettuce, tomatoes, onions, pepperoncini, italian dressing.
      $9.95
    • Vegetarian Torpedo Sub

      Mozzerella, provolone, cheddar cheese, mushrooms, olives, lettuce, tomatoes, onions, bell peppers, italian dressing, pepperoncini.
      $9.95
    • Turkey & Cheese Sub

      Lettuce, tomato, onion & Italian dressing.
      $9.95
    • Ham & Cheese Sub

      Lettuce, tomato, onion & italian dressing.
      $9.95
    • Tuna Salad Sub

      Lettuce, tomato, onion & mayo.
      $9.95
    • Chicken Salad Sub

      Lettuce, tomato, onion & mayo.
      $9.95
  • Pasta Entrees

    • Pasta With Marinara Sauce

      A blend of herbs, spices, and fresh garlic in a mild tomato sauce.
      $9.95
    • Pasta With Meat Sauce

      Sautéed beef, onions, herbs and tomato sauce.
      $9.95
    • Pasta With Allolio

      Fresh garlic, oregano, olive oil, imported cheese & parsley.
      $9.95
  • Specialty Pasta Entrees

    • Pasta With Alfredo

      A creamy blend of imported cheeses and Mario's Italian spice mix.
      $15.95
    • Pasta Al Vodka

      Imported ham, bacon, cheese in a red cream vodka sauce.
      $15.95
    • Pasta Bolognese

      Lean beef, mushrooms, basil, fresh garlic and herbs in a spicy tomato sauce.
      $15.95
    • Pasta Al Pesto

      Fresh basil & garlic sautéed with roasted pine nuts and imported cheeses.
      $15.95
    • Pasta Meat Ball Marinara

      Our own marinara and a homemade meatball.
      $15.95
    • Pasta With Mushroom Sauce

      Fresh mushrooms, garlic, herbs, and tomato sauce.
      $15.95
    • Pasta Puttanesca

      Fresh basil, garlic, tomatoes, imported cheese, anchovies, capers and kalamata olives with aglio & olio or red sauce.
      $15.95
    • Pasta Sausage Marinara

      A blend of herbs, spices, fresh garlic in a mild tomato sauce.
      $15.95
    • Pasta Primavera

      Fresh vegetables, mushrooms, garlic & basil sautéed and tossed with a blend of imported cheeses.
      $15.95
    • Pasta Carbonara

      Imported ham, bacon, cheese in a cream sauce.
      $15.95
    • Pasta Con Broccoli

      Fresh broccoli, imported ham, bacon, tomatoes, basil & garlic and imported cheeses.
      $15.95
    • Pasta De Pomodora

      Fresh basil, garlic, tomatoes, imported cheeses & aglio & olio or red sauce.
      $15.95
  • Stuffed Noodles Entrees

    • Beef Ravioli

      $19.95
    • Cheese Ravioli

      $19.95
    • Manicotti

      Noodles stuffed with imported cheese & baked and served over a light bed of angel hair.
      $19.95
    • Baked Mostaccioli

      Homemade sausage, lean beef, fresh garlic, fresh basil, mozzarella, ricotta & imported cheese casserole, with meat sauce.
      $19.95
    • Combo Spaghetti & Ravioli

      Served with Marinara Sauce, Choice of Cheese or Beef.
      $19.95
    • Canneloni

      Noodles stuffed with homemade beef sausage, spinach & imported cheese served over a light bed of angel hair.
      $19.95
    • Baked Lasagna

      Noodles layered with imported cheeses, ground beef, sausage & mozzarella with meat sauce.
      $19.95
  • Old Favorites

    • Sausage Marsala

      Sautéed with mushrooms, red & green peppers, onions & wine, hot or mild, served with spaghetti marinara & 2 pieces of garlic bread.
      $21.95
    • Eggplant Parmigiano

      Eggplant lightly breaded, baked with cheese & marinara sauce, served with spaghetti & two pieces of garlic bread
      $19.95
  • Poultry Entrees

    • Chicken Parmigiano With Spaghetti Marinara

      Chicken breast lightly breaded, baked with cheese and marinara sauce.
      $19.95
    • Chicken Alfredo Over Fettuccini

      Sautéed chicken breast in a creamy blend of imported cheeses, herbs and spices.
      $19.95
    • Chicken Marsala With Spaghetti Marinara

      Chicken breast sautéed with marsala wine and mushrooms.
      $19.95
    • Chicken Cacciatore Over Fettuccini

      Chicken breast sautéed with of red & green peppers, onion, mushrooms & wine in a red sauce.
      $19.95
    • Chicken Piccata With Spaghetti Marinara

      Chicken breast sautéed with capers, white wine, lemon and a touch of garlic.
      $19.95
    • Chicken Primavera Over Fettuccini

      Chicken breast sautéed with fresh vegetables, basil, garlic & imported cheeses, aglio & olio style.
      $19.95
    • Chicken Lemon Served With Spaghetti Marinara

      Chicken Breast Sautéed with White Wine, Lemon & Garlic Sauce
      $19.95
    • Chicken Liver A La Caruso Over Fettuccini

      Chicken livers sautéed with mushrooms, red & green peppers, onions, garlic and wine in a red sauce.
      $19.95
    • Chicken Milanese With Spaghetti Marinara

      Chicken breast lightly breaded and sautéed in garlic butter.
      $19.95
    • Chicken De Pomodora Over Fettuccini

      Boneless chicken, fresh basil, garlic, tomato, imported cheese (aglio & olio or red).
      $19.95
  • Veal Entrees

    • Veal Parmigiano With Spaghetti Marinara

      Lightly breaded veal, baked with cheese and marinara sauce.
      $24.95
    • Veal Milanese With Spaghetti Marinara

      Thinly sliced tender veal lightly breaded and sautéed in garlic butter.
      $24.95
    • Veal Marsala With Spaghetti

      Sautéed with marsala wine and mushrooms.
      $24.95
    • Veal Lemon With Spaghetti

      Veal sautéed with white wine lemon & garlic sauce.
      $24.95
    • Veal Piccata With Spaghetti

      Sautéed with capers, lemon, white wine and a touch of garlic.
      $24.95
    • Veal Cacciatore Over Spaghetti

      Sautéed with mushrooms, red and green peppers, onions & wine, hot or mild, red sauce.
      $24.95
    • Veal Francese With Spaghetti Marinara

      Dipped in egg, sautéed with white wine, lemon & garlic.
      $24.95
    • Saltimbocca With Spaghetti

      Thinly sliced tender veal topped with rosemary, prosciutto & provolone sautéed with white wine.
      $24.95
  • Seafood Specialty Entrees

    • Jumbo Shrimp Scampi

      Sautéed with garlic, lemon & wine. Imported cheeses. Served on a bed of linguine.
      $24.95
    • Jumbo Shrimp Diavolo

      Sautéed in wine and tomato sauce. Served on a bed of linguine. Mild, medium or hot.
      $24.95
    • Jumbo Shrimp Alfredo

      In a creamy blend of imported cheeses, herbs & spices. Served on a bed of linguine.
      $24.95
    • Jumbo Shrimp Pesto

      Fresh basil & garlic sauce with roasted pine nuts. Served on a bed of linguine.
      $24.95
    • Blue Shell Mussels

      Sautéed with garlic & herbs, served over a bed of linguini, mild or hot. Red or clear.
      $24.95
    • Mussels Marinara

      Blue shell mussels in shell simmered with garlic, herbs and white wine served over linguine in an aglio & olio or red sauce. Mild, medium or hot.
      $24.95
    • Clams Marinara

      Manilla clams in shell simmered with garlic, herbs and white wine served over linguine in an aglio & olio or red sauce. Mild, medium or hot
      $24.95
    • Calamari & Linguini

      Tender squid simmered in a wine and tomato sauce. Mild, medium or hot. Tender squid.
      $24.95
    • Steamed Clams Marinara

      Sautéed with garlic & herbs, served over a bed of linguini, mild or hot.
      $24.95
    • Clear Steamed Clams

      Sautéed with garlic & herbs, served over a bed of linguini, mild or hot.
      $24.95
    • Lobster & Crab Cannelloni

      Pasta stuffed with lobster & crab topped with white sherry shrimp sauce over a bed of linguini.
      $24.95
    • Fish & Chips

      Beer battered cod served with french fries, cole slaw & tartar sauce.
      $19.95
    • Clam Sauce & Linguini

      Tender clams, fresh garlic, white wine and herbs served red, white or aglio & olio style.
      $21.95
    • House Special Cioppino

      Lobster, shrimp, clams, mussels, whitefish and calamari simmered with fresh garlic, white wine and tomato sauce (mild, medium or hot) served over a bed of linguine. Includes two pieces of garlic bread
      $37.95
  • Pork Entrees

    • House Special Osso Bucco

      Pork shank simmered in a house made sauce, served with steamed vegetables, fettuccini pasta. Includes 2 pieces of garlic bread.
      $31.95
  • Kids Plates

    • Kid's Spaghetti Marinara

      $8.95
    • Kid's Penne Marinara

      $8.95
    • Kid's Spaghetti Butter

      $8.95
    • Kid's Penne Butter

      $8.95
    • Kid's Macaroni & Cheese

      $8.95
    • Kid's Chicken Strips & Fries

      $8.95
    • Kid's Cheese Pizza

      $8.95
    • Kid's Pepperoni Pizza

      $8.95
    • Kid's Beverage

      $3.39
  • Delicious Desserts

    • Carrot Cake

      Three layers of super moist spiced carrot cake loaded with carrots and pecans. Traditional cream cheese icing decorated with pecans. You better save room!
      $6.95
    • Lemon Cheesecake

      This cheesecake is a combination of smooth creamy sweet cheese with a hint of zingy lemon. Perfectly topped with rich whipped cream.
      $6.95
    • Traditional New York

      One of the best cheesecakes you’ll ever have. The rich and creamy texture is absolutely satisfying. Enjoy hints of almonds and spice as you savor every bite.
      $6.95
    • Cool Mint Chip

      Oreo crust packed with premium cool & Minty mint chip ice cream. Rich homemade fudge on top makes this the perfect after dinner mint!
      $6.95
    • Cannoli

      Reminiscent of Old World Sicily, Mario’s famous Cannoli, with their thin crispy shells and sweet ricotta filling are simply delicious.
      $6.95
    • Triple Chocolate Fudge Cake

      Three layers of super moist dark chocolate cake with rich chocolate fudge icing. A chocolate lovers delight!
      $6.95
    • Oreo Fudge

      Loaded with whole Oreo and ribbons of thick homemade fudge. A crust of crushed Oreos. Topped with crushed Oreos and fudge. Better order a tall milk to go with this!
      $6.95
    • Tiramisu

      Creamy Mascarpone cheese with Disaronno Italian Liqueur. Layered with fluffy lady fingers soaked in rich espresso and more Disaronno Italian Liqueur. Very traditional. Molto Bene!
      $6.95
    • Italian Spumoni

      Hand-packed marbling of premium ice cream featuring fruity Spumoni, real pistachio nut and rich Dutch chocolate. Perfectly decorated with rich whipped cream.
      $5.95
  • Beverages

    • Soda

      $3.49
    • Root Beer

      $3.49
    • Sparkling Water

      $3.99
    • Arnold Palmer

      $3.49
    • Raspberry Tea

      $3.49
    • Pink Lemonade

      $3.49
    • Pellegrino

      $3.99
    • Orange Juice

      $3.49
    • Milk

      $3.49
    • Chocolate Milk

      $3.49
    • Ice Tea

      $3.49
    • Apple Juice

      $3.49
    • Cranberry

      $3.49
    • Grapefruit Juice

      $3.49
  • Lunch Specials

    • Antipasto Salad Lunch

      Served with 1 piece small garlic bread.
      $8.95
    • Two New York Style Pizza Slices With One Topping & Individual House Salad Lunch

      $8.95
    • Small Torpedo Combo Lunch

      $8.95
    • Sausage Parmigiano Lunch

      Served with spaghetti & 1 piece of garlic bread.
      $8.95
    • Meatloaf Parmigiano Lunch

      Served with spaghetti & 1 piece of garlic bread.
      $8.95
    • Spaghetti Marinara Lunch Special

      1 piece garlic bread.
      $8.95
    • Soup & Salad Lunch Special

      Cup of soup, individual salad, 2 pieces of garlic bread.
      $8.95
    • Penne Marinara Lunch Special

      1 piece garlic bread.
      $8.95

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