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Mario's Italian Cafe

Mario's Italian Cafe

78152 Varner Rd, Palm Desert, CA 92211
760-345-8900
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Order Ahead We open Sun at 10:00 AM

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    Meatballs

    2 Pieces

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    Specialty Salads

    Small served with 1 Piece of Garlic Bread & Large served with 2 Pieces.

    Antipasto Salad

    Salami, ham, mortadella, pepperoni, olives, mushrooms, bell peppers, onions, tomatoes, pepperoncini, cheeses & italian dressing.

    $16.45

    Chef Salad

    Crispy lettuce with ham, turkey, blend of cheeses, onion, tomato, hard boiled egg and olives.

    $16.45

    Veggie Antipasto Salad

    Mushrooms, olives, bell peppers, onions, tomatoes, pepperoncini, a blend of cheeses & italian dressing.

    $16.45

    Greek Salad

    Crispy lettuce, cucumber, tomatoes, feta cheese, red & green peppers, onions, kalamata olives, and our special dressing.

    $16.45

    Tuna Salad

    Served on a lettuce bed with pickle & tomatoes.

    $16.45

    Best seller

    Specialty Caesar Salad

    Fresh romaine lettuce tossed in our own caesar dressing, croutons and imported cheeses.

    $12.04

    Medjool Date Spinach Salad

    Fresh spinach, walnuts, tomatoes, feta cheese, olives, red onions, tossed in a sweet vinaigrette.

    $16.45

    Specialty Grilled Ahi Caesar Salad

    Grilled Ahi, fresh Romaine Lettuce tossed in our own Caesar Dressing with Croutons and Imported Cheeses.

    $19.75

    Chicken Salad

    Served on a lettuce bed with pickle & tomatoes.

    $16.45

    House Salad

    Iceberg & romaine lettuce, tomatoes, cheese & croutons.

    $6.54

    Cobb Salad

    Crispy lettuce tossed with chunks of turkey, bleu cheese, black olives, cheddar, tomatoes, hard-boiled egg, bacon bits, onion & avocado, tossed in ranch dressing.

    $16.45

    Chicken Caesar Salad

    Sauteed Chicken, fresh Romaine Lettuce tossed in our own Caesar Dressing, Croutons and Imported Cheeses

    $16.45

    Chinese Chicken Salad

    Shredded cabbage, lettuce, tossed with chicken, rice noodles, and our special sesame honey dressing.

    $16.45

    pasta-entrees

    Pasta Entrees

    Small Entrées Served with 1 Piece of Garlic Bread. Large Entrées Served with 2 Pieces of Garlic Bread.

    Pasta with Marinara Sauce

    A blend of herbs, spices, fresh garlic in a mild tomato sauce.

    $12.04

    Pasta with Meat Sauce

    Sautéed beef, onions, herbs and tomato sauce.

    $12.04

    Pasta with Allolio-eAglio

    Fresh garlic, olive oil, imported cheese & parsley.

    $12.04

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    Specialty Pasta Entrées

    Small Entrées Served with 1 Piece of Garlic Bread. Large Entrées Served with 2 Pieces of Garlic Bread.

    Pasta Alfredo

    A creamy blend of imported cheeses.

    $19.75

    Pasta Puttanesca

    Fresh basil, garlic, tomatoes, imported cheese, anchovies, capers and kalamata olives with allolio or red sauce.

    $19.75

    Pasta Al Vodka

    Imported ham, bacon, cheese in a red cream vodka sauce.

    $19.75

    Pasta Primavera

    Sautéed with fresh mushrooms, vegetables, basil, garlic & imported cheeses. Allolio style.

    $19.75

    Bolognese

    Lean beef, mushrooms, sausage, basil, garlic & herbs in a spicy tomato sauce.

    $19.75

    Pasta Carbonara

    Imported ham, bacon, cheese in a cream sauce.

    $19.75

    Pasta Al Pesto

    Fresh basil & garlic sauce with roasted pine nuts.

    $19.75

    Pasta with Con Broccoli

    Broccoli tossed in olive oil, tomatoes, basil, garlic, imported ham, bacon & imported.

    $19.75

    Pasta with Meatball Marinara

    Our own marinara and a homemade meatball.

    $19.75

    Pasta De Pomodora

    Fresh basil, garlic, tomatoes, imported cheeses & allolio or red sauce.

    $19.75

    Pasta with Mushroom Sauce

    Fresh mushrooms, garlic, herbs and tomato sauce.

    $19.75

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    Specialty Cold Subs

    Torpedo Sub

    Dry salami, mortadella, ham, cotto salami, mozzarella, lettuce, tomatoes, onions, pepperoncini, italian dressing.

    $12.04

    Ham & Cheese Sub

    Lettuce, tomato, onion & italian dressing.

    $12.04

    Vegetarian Torpedo Sub

    Mozzarella, provolone, cheddar cheese, mushrooms, olives, lettuce, tomatoes, onions, bell peppers, italian dressing, pepperoncini.

    $12.04

    Tuna Salad Sub

    Lettuce, tomato, onion and mayo.

    $12.04

    Turkey & Cheese Sub

    Lettuce, tomato, onion & italian dressing.

    $12.04

    Chicken Salad Sub

    Lettuce, tomato, onion and mayo.

    $12.04

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    Specialty Hot Subs

    Pastrami & Cheese Sub

    Hot pastrami with mustard & pickles.

    $16.45

    Eggplant Parmigiano Sub

    Mama’s style eggplant baked with mozzarella, cheeses and marinara sauce.

    $16.45

    Meatball Parmigiano Sub

    Homemade meatballs, marinara sauce, cheeses.

    $16.45

    Chicken Parmigiano Sub

    Breast of chicken, herbs, spices, mozzarella cheese in marinara sauce.

    $16.45

    Sausage Sub

    Homemade sausage, bell peppers, onions in marinara sauce.

    $16.45

    Vegetarian Torpedo Sub

    Mozzarella, provolone, cheddar cheese, mushrooms, olives, lettuce, tomatoes, onions, bell peppers, italian dressing, pepperoncini.

    $16.45

    pizza

    Pizza

    New York Style – Hand Tossed-Brick Oven Pizza.
    Best seller

    Create Your Own Pizza

    Classic cheese or create your own pizza.

    $15.35

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    Mario’s Specialty Pizzas

    Best seller

    Mario’s Special Pizza

    Sausage, onion, black olives, mushroom, bell pepper, pepperoni.

    $21.94

    Mediterranean Greek Pizza

    Artichoke hearts, kalamata olives, green olives, red roasted peppers, pepperoncini, feta cheese, mozzarella, fresh tomato and basil.

    $21.94

    Hawaii 4-0 Pizza

    Canadian bacon, pineapple, onions, 4 cheeses.

    $21.94

    Best seller

    Hot Maggie Pizza

    From south of the border- seasoned ground beef, sausage, jalapeños, black olives, onions, bell peppers, 5 cheeses.

    $21.94

    Vegetarian Special Pizza

    Mushroom, black olives, bell pepper, onion, fresh garlic & fresh basil, 5 cheeses.

    $21.94

    White Pizza

    Creamy alfredo sauce, ricotta, garlic & 4 cheeses.

    $21.94

    Margarita Pizza

    Fresh tomato, basil & garlic, fresh mozzarella & romano cheese with extra virgin olive oil, light tomato sauce.

    $21.94

    BBQ Chicken Pizza

    BBQ chicken, pineapple, onion, 4 cheeses.

    $21.94

    calzones

    Calzones

    Italian Turnover Calzone

    Stuffed with mozzarella, ricotta, romano cheese, garlic, basil.

    $21.94

    side-dishes

    Side Dishes

    Meatballs

    2 Pieces

    $9.85

    Side Dishes

    $4.95

    Side of Coleslaw

    $4.35

    Homemade Sausage

    2 Pieces

    $9.85

    Side of Pickles

    $4.35

    Pepperoncini

    $4.35

    Fresh Steamed Vegetables

    $9.85

    Anchovies

    $5.44

    Fresh Steamed Broccoli

    $9.85

    Specialty Sauce

    $6.54

    French Fries Basket

    $7.65

    stuffed-noodles-entres

    Stuffed Noodles Entrées

    Served with 2 Pieces of Garlic Bread.

    Beef Ravioli

    Served with Marinara sauce.

    $23.04

    Baked Mostaccioli

    Homemade sausage, lean beef, fresh garlic, fresh basil, mozzarella, ricotta & imported cheese casserole, with meat sauce.

    $23.04

    Cheese Ravioli

    Served with Marinara sauce.

    $23.04

    Manicotti

    Noodles stuffed with imported cheese & baked & served over a light bed of angel hair.

    $23.04

    Canneloni

    Noodles stuffed with homemade beef sausage, spinach & imported cheese. Served over a light bed of angel hair.

    $23.04

    Baked Lasagna

    Noodles layered with imported cheeses, ground beef, sausage & mozzarella with meat sauce.

    $23.04

    Combo Spaghetti & Ravioli

    Served with marinara sauce, choice of beef or cheese.

    $23.04

    old-favorites

    Old Favorites

    Sausage Marsala

    Sautéed with mushrooms, red & green peppers, onions & wine, hot or mild. Served with spaghetti marinara & 2 pieces of garlic bread.

    $25.24

    Egg Plant Parmigiano

    Egg plant lightly breaded, baked with cheese & marinara sauce. Served with spaghetti & 2 pieces of garlic bread.

    $23.04

    poultry-entres

    Poultry Entrées

    Served with 2 pieces of garlic bread.

    Chicken Parmigiano

    Served with spaghetti marinara chicken breast lightly breaded, baked with cheese and marinara sauce.

    $23.04

    Best seller

    Chicken Alfredo

    Over fettuccini. Boneless chicken and a blend of imported cheeses, herbs & spices.

    $23.04

    Chicken Marsala

    Served with spaghetti same sauce or marinara Chicken breast sautéed with marsala wine and mushrooms.

    $23.04

    Chicken Cacciatore

    Over fettuccini. Boneless chicken sautéed in a sauce of red & green peppers, onion, mushrooms & wine.

    $23.04

    Chicken Lemon

    Served with spaghetti same sauce or marinara. Chicken breast sautéed with lemon & garlic sauce.

    $23.04

    Chicken Primavera

    Over fettuccini. Boneless chicken sautéed with fresh vegetables, basil, garlic & imported cheeses. Allolio style.

    $23.04

    Chicken Picatta

    Served with spaghetti same sauce or marinara. Chicken breast sautéed with capers, lemon and a touch of garlic.

    $23.04

    Chicken Liver Ala Caruso

    Over fettuccini. Chicken livers sautéed with mushrooms, bell peppers, onions & tomato sauce, mild or hot.

    $23.04

    Chicken Milanese

    Served with spaghetti marinara. Lightly breaded and sautéed.

    $23.04

    Chicken de Pomodora

    Over fettuccini. Boneless chicken, fresh basil, garlic, tomato, imported cheese (allolio or red)

    $23.04

    veal-entres

    Veal Entrées

    Served with 2 pieces of garlic bread.

    Veal Parmigiano

    Served with spaghetti marinara. Lightly breaded veal, baked with cheese and marinara sauce.

    $28.55

    Veal Milanese

    Served with spaghetti marinara. Lightly breaded and sautéed.

    $28.55

    Veal Marsala

    Served with spaghetti same sauce or marinara. Sautéed with marsala wine and mushrooms.

    $28.55

    Veal Lemon

    Served with spaghetti same sauce or marinara. Veal sautéed with lemon & garlic sauce.

    $28.55

    Veal Picatta

    Served with spaghetti same sauce or marinara. Sautéed with capers, lemon and a touch of garlic.

    $28.55

    Veal Cacciatore

    Served over spaghetti sautéed with mushrooms, red and green peppers, onions & wine, hot or mild.

    $28.55

    Veal Francese

    Served with spaghetti marinara. Dipped in egg, sautéed with white wine, lemon & garlic.

    $28.55

    Saltimbocca

    Served with spaghetti same sauce or marinara. Sautéed with white wine, topped with thinly sliced prosciutto & provolone cheese.

    $28.55

    pork-entres

    Pork Entrées

    House Special Osso Bucco

    Pork shank simmered in a light brown sauce. Served with vegetables & fettuccini 2 pieces of garlic bread.

    $38.45

    Sausage Marsala

    Sautéed with Mushrooms, Red & Green Peppers, Onions & Wine, Hot or Mild. Served with Spaghetti Marinara & 2 Pieces of Garlic Bread

    $25.24

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    Seafood Specialty Entrées

    Served with 2 pieces of garlic bread.

    Blue Shell Mussels

    Sautéed with garlic & herbs, served over a bed of linguini, mild or hot. Red or clear

    $28.55

    5 Jumbo Shrimp Alfredo

    In a blend of imported cheeses, herbs & spices.

    $28.55

    Steamed Clams Marinara

    Sautéed with garlic & herbs, served over a bed of linguini, mild or hot. Red or clear.

    $28.55

    5 Jumbo Shrimp Pesto

    Fresh basil & garlic sauce with roasted pine nuts.

    $28.55

    Steamed Clear Marinara

    Sautéed with garlic & herbs, served over a bed of linguini, mild or hot. Red or clear.

    $28.55

    Three Piece Fish & Chips

    Beer battered cod served with french fries, cole slaw & tartar sauce.

    $23.04

    Lobster & Crab Cannelloni

    Rolled pasta stuffed with lobster & crab topped with white sherried white shrimp sauce over linguini.

    $28.55

    Clam Sauce (Tender Clams) & Linguini

    Clam sauce (tender clams) & linguini.

    $25.24

    Calamari

    Tender squid simmered in a wine and tomato sauce, served over linguini. Hot, medium or mild sauce.

    $28.55

    Chef’s Choice Sand Dabs

    Lightly breaded, cooked in a buttery sauce, with steamed vegetables and spaghetti marinara or aliolio.

    $26.34

    5 Jumbo Shrimp Scampi

    Sautéed in garlic, lemon & wine

    $28.55

    House Special Lobster Cioppino

    Lobster, clams, shrimp, fish, mussels, calamari served over a bed of linguini, mild or hot. 2 Pieces of garlic bread.

    $43.94

    5 Jumbo Shrimp Diavolo

    Sautéed in hot, medium or mild Sauce.

    $28.55

    kids-plates

    Kids Plates

    Available with purchase of regular entrées for children under 10 years of age.

    Kid's Spaghetti with Marinara

    $10.94

    Kid's Spaghetti with Butter

    $10.94

    Kid's Penne with Marinara

    $10.94

    Kid's Penne with Butter

    $10.94

    Kid's Macaroni & Cheese

    $10.94

    Kid's Chicken Strips & Fries

    $10.94

    Kid's Pepperoni Pizza

    $10.94

    Children's Beverages

    $4.35

    Kid's Cheese Pizza

    $10.94

    dinner-specials

    Dinner Specials

    Served with 1 piece of garlic bread.

    Selection A

    Spaghetti, penne, linguini, fettuccini or angel hair served with marinara, meat or allolio-eaglio sauce.

    $12.04

    Selection C

    $20.84

    Selection B

    $18.65

    Selection D

    $21.94

    lunch-specials

    Lunch Specials

    Only available 11:00 AM - 2:00 PM
    Served 11:00am until 2:00pm – 7 Days a Week

    Antipasto Salad Lunch

    Salami, ham, mortadella, pepperoni, olives, mushrooms, bell peppers, onions, tomatoes, pepperoncini & italian dressing. 1 Piece of garlic bread.

    $10.94

    Penne with Meat Sauce Lunch

    1 Piece of garlic bread.

    $10.94

    Individual House Salad Lunch

    Your choice of dressing: iceberg & romaine lettuce, tomatoes, cheese & croutons ranch, italian, creamy garlic.

    $10.94

    New York Style Pizza Lunch

    One topping.

    $10.94

    Sausage Parmigiano Lunch

    Homemade sausage baked with cheese & marinara sauce. Served with spaghetti & 1 piece of garlic bread.

    $10.94

    Torpedo Combo

    Small dry salami, mortadella, ham, cotto salami, mozzarella, lettuce, tomatoes, onions, pepperoncini & italian dressing.

    $10.94

    Spaghetti with Marinara Sauce Lunch

    1 Piece of garlic bread.

    $10.94

    Meatloaf Parmigiano Lunch

    Served with spaghetti & 1 piece of garlic bread.

    $10.94

    Spaghetti with Meat Sauce Lunch

    1 Piece of garlic bread.

    $10.94

    Soup & Salad Lunch

    Cup of soup. individual salad. 2 Pieces of garlic bread.

    $10.94

    Penne with Marinara Sauce Lunch

    1 Piece of garlic bread.

    $10.94

    desserts

    Desserts

    Mario’s Mud Pie

    $9.85

    Italian Spumoni Cake

    $9.85

    Cool Mint Chip Cake

    $9.85

    Gluten Free Key Lime Pie

    $9.85

    Triple Chocolate Fudge Cake

    $9.85

    Cannoli

    $9.85

    Carrot Cake

    $9.85

    soups

    Soups

    Minestrone Soup

    $6.54

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    Soup To Go

    Only available for pickup

    Minestrone Soup

    $6.54

    catering-specials

    Catering Specials

    Baked Mostaccioli

    Half pan Baked Mostaccioli with 16 piece box Garlic Bread. Feeds 8 to 10 guests

    $76.95

    The Carry Out

    Half Pan of Baked Mostaccioli 16 Pieces of Garlic Bread

    $76.95

    The Party Pack

    Half Pan of Baked Mostaccioli One Large Cheese/Pepperoni Pizza Half Pan of Garden Salad 16 Pieces of Garlic Bread

    $153.95

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    Appetizers & Subs Catering

    Italian Sub Finger Sandwiches

    $153.95

    Cocktail Meatballs

    $87.94

    Italian Antipasto Platter w/Pepperoncini - Assorted Italian Meats & Cheeses w/Garnish

    $164.94

    Hot Wings with Celery & Dip

    $109.94

    Vegetable Platter - w/Mario’s Famous Creamy Garlic Dip or Ranch

    $131.95

    salads-catering

    Salads Catering

    Garden Salad Catering

    $54.94

    Cobb Salad Catering

    $87.94

    Antipasto Salad Catering

    $87.94

    Caesar Salad Catering

    $65.95

    Greek Salad Catering

    $87.94

    Chicken Caesar Salad Catering

    $87.94

    Vegetarian Antipasto Salad Catering

    $87.94

    Our Famous Chinese Chicken Salad Catering

    $87.94

    Pasta Primavera Salad Catering

    $87.94

    marios-specialty-homemade-dressings

    Mario’s Specialty Homemade Dressings

    Italian Dressing

    $9.85

    Chinese Chicken Salad Dressing

    $14.25

    Ranch Dressing

    $9.85

    Chinese Caesar Salad Dressing

    $14.25

    Creamy Garlic Dressing

    $9.85

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    Pasta & Sauces Catering

    Marinara Pasta Catering

    $54.94

    Primavera Pasta Catering

    $87.94

    Meat Pasta Catering

    $65.95

    Alfredo Pasta Catering

    $87.94

    De Pomodoro Pasta Catering

    $87.94

    Mac & Cheese Pasta Catering

    $87.94

    Meatball Marinara (Cocktail) Catering

    $87.94

    Con Broccoli Pasta Catering

    $87.94

    Sausage Marinara Catering

    $87.94

    Carbonara Pasta Catering

    $87.94

    Bolognese Pasta Catering

    $87.94

    Puttanesca Pasta Catering

    $87.94

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    Stuffed Pasta Catering

    Manicotti (Cheese) Catering

    $76.95

    Beef Ravioli with Meat Sauce Catering

    $87.94

    Tortellini (Cheese) Pesto Catering

    $76.95

    Lasagna Catering

    $87.94

    Four Cheese Ravioli Catering

    $76.95

    Cannelloni (Meat) Catering

    $87.94

    Baked Mostaccioli Catering

    $76.95

    Seafood Cannelloni Catering

    $87.94

    chicken-catering

    Chicken Catering

    Boneless Chicken (Served Over Pasta) Catering

    Old World Recipes: Milanese, Parmesan, Marsala, Piccata, Primavera, Cacciatore, Alfredo, Lemon, Chicken Liver á la Caruso

    $98.94

    Bone-In (Legs & Thighs) Chicken Specialty Catering

    Old World Recipes: Cacciatore (Hunter’s Style), Rosemary Oven Roasted, Hickory Bar-B-Q, Teriyaki

    $87.94

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    Seafood Catering

    Shrimp Pasta Catering

    Scampi, Diablo, Pesto, Alfredo

    $98.94

    Fresh Clams Marinara Catering

    $197.94

    Blue Shell Mussels Marinara Catering

    $197.94

    Lobster Cioppino (House Special) Catering

    With 4 Lobster Tails

    $296.95

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    Pork & Homemade Sausages Catering

    Sausage Marsala (Sausage, Peppers/Onions) Catering

    $98.94

    Sausage Cacciatore Over Pasta Catering

    $98.94

    eggplant-catering

    Eggplant Catering

    Parmigiano Catering

    $87.94

    Parmigiano-y-Melanzano (Eggplant & Chicken Combo) Catering

    $98.94

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    Rice, Beans & Side Dishes Catering

    Spanish Rice Catering

    $87.94

    Rosemary Potatoes Catering

    $76.95

    Texas Rice Catering

    $87.94

    Mac & Cheese Catering

    $76.95

    Slow Roasted Baked Beans Catering

    $76.95

    Cole slaw Catering

    $6.54

    Texas Home Style Roasted Potatoes Catering

    $76.95

    homemade-sauces-catering

    Homemade Sauces Catering

    Homemade Marinara Sauce

    $9.85

    Homemade de Pomodoro

    $10.94

    Homemade Meat Sauce

    $10.94

    Homemade Bolognese Sauce

    $12.04

    Homemade Mushroom Sauce

    $10.94

    Homemade Alfredo Sauce

    $12.04

    extras

    Extras

    Our Own Blend of Romano Cheeses from Italy

    $7.65

    Garlic Bread Box

    $15.35

    delicious-desserts-catering

    Delicious Desserts Catering

    Cannolis (One Dozen)

    $43.94

    Chocolate Fudge Cake

    $109.94

    Cheesecake Buffet Assortment

    8″ Vanilla, Raspberry Swirl, Chocolate Chip, Tuxedo

    $109.94

    Tiramisu Catering

    $98.94

    Carrot Cake Catering

    $131.95

    Fresh Baked Cookie Platter

    $98.94

    -appetizers

    Appetizers

    Garlic Breadbasket

    $4.95

    Fried Calamari

    $15.35

    Fried Zucchini

    $9.85

    Sautéed Mushrooms

    $13.14

    Mozzarella Marinara

    $9.85

    Caprese Salad

    $18.65

    Buffalo Wings

    $17.55

    Bruschetta

    $18.65

    Mario’s Sourdough

    Garlicy Cheese Bread with dip.

    $10.94

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