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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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pizza

Pizza

Hand-tossed New York style cooked in a brick oven.
Best seller

Create Your Own Cheese Pizza

Classic cheese or create your own pizza.

$13.95

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Mario's Specialty Pizzas

Best seller

Mario’s Special Pizza

Pepperoni, sausage, mushrooms, bell peppers, olives, onion.

$19.95

Best seller

Vegetarian Special Pizza

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

$19.95

Mediterranean Greek Pizza

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

$19.95

White Pizza

Creamy alfredo sauce, ricotta, garlic & 4 cheeses.

$19.95

Hawaii 4-0 Pizza

Canadian bacon, pineapple, onions, 4 cheeses.

$19.95

Best seller

Margarita Pizza

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

$19.95

Hot Maggie Pizza

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

$19.95

BBQ Chicken Pizza

BBQ chicken, pineapple, onion, 4 cheeses.

$19.95

wednesday-specials

Wednesday Specials

Only available Wednesday
Best seller

St. Louis Ribs Wednesday Special

$18.95

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Dinner Specials

Served all day – 7 days a week. Light heavyweight contender special comes with one piece of garlic bread.
Best seller

Lt. Pasta Special

Served with marinara, meat or aglio & olio.

$10.95

Lt. Chicken Cacc Dinner Special

over Fettuccini

$18.95

Lt. Baked Most Dinner Special

$16.95

Lt. Chicken Primavera Dinner Special

Over fettuccini aglio & olio style

$18.95

Best seller

Lt. Baked Lasagna Dinner Special

$16.95

Lt. Chicken Tenders Dinner Special

with Cole Slaw and French Fries

$18.95

Lt Ravioli Marinara Dinner Special

$16.95

Lt. Chicken de Pomp Dinner Special

Over fettuccini glio & olio or red.

$18.95

Lt. Canneloni Dinner Special

over a Light Bed of Angel Hair

$16.95

Lt. Veal Parm Dinner Special

with Spaghetti Parmigiano

$19.95

Lt. Eggplant Parmigiano Dinner Special

with Spaghetti Marinara

$16.95

Lt. Steak Pizzaiola Dinner Special

Served over Spaghetti

$19.95

Lt. Manicotti Dinner Special

over a Light Bed of Angel Hair

$16.95

Lt. Sausage Cacciatore Dinner Special

Served over Spaghetti

$19.95

Lt. Sausage Parm Dinner Special

with Spaghetti

$16.95

Lt. Veal Cacc Dinner Special

Served over Spaghetti

$19.95

Lt. Meatloaf Parm Dinner Special

with Spaghetti Marinara

$16.95

Lt. Clam Sauce Dinner Special

Red or White Served over Linguini

$19.95

Lt. Fett Alfredo Dinner Special

Creamy Blend of Imported Cheeses

$16.95

Lt. Shrimp Scampi Dinner Special

over Linguini

$19.95

Lt. Bow Tie Mac & Cheese Dinner Special

Creamy Blend of Imported Cheeses

$16.95

Lt. Shrimp Alfredo Dinner Special

over Linguini

$19.95

Lt. Chicken Parm Dinner Special

with Spaghetti Marinara

$18.95

Lt. Shrimp Diavolo Dinner Special

over Linguini

$19.95

Lt. Chicken Alfredo Dinner Special

over Fettuccini

$18.95

appetizers

Appetizers

Garlic Bread Basket

$4.50

Mario’s Sourdough

Garlic cheese bread with dip.

$9.95

Fried Zucchini

$8.95

Buffalo Wings

$15.95

Best seller

Mozzarella Marinara

$8.95

Sauteed Mushrooms

$11.95

Fried Calamari

$13.95

Bruschetta

Neopolitan style.

$16.95

Caprese Salad

$16.95

pick-up-soups

Pick Up Soups

Only available for pickup

Minestrone Soup To Go

$5.95

salads

Salads

Antipasto Salad

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

$14.95

Chef Salad

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

$14.95

Veggie Antipasto Salad

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

$14.95

Chicken Caesar Salad

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

$14.95

Chicken Salad

Served on a lettuce bed with pickle & tomatoes.

$14.95

Greek Salad

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

$14.95

Tuna Salad

Served on a lettuce bed with pickles & tomatoes.

$14.95

Specialty Caesar Salad

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

$10.95

Chinese Chicken Salad

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

$14.95

Specialty Grilled Ahi Caesar Salad

Grilled ahi, fresh romaine lettuce tossed in our own caesar dressing with croutons and imported cheeses.

$17.95

Cobb Salad

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

$14.95

House Salad

Iceberg & romaine lettuce, tomatoes, cheese & croutons.

$5.95

side-dishes

Side Dishes

Garlic Bread Basket

$4.50

Pepperoncini

$3.95

Homemade Sausage

$8.95

Anchovies

$4.95

Meatballs

$8.95

Side of Sauteed Chicken

$8.95

Fresh Steamed Vegetables

$8.95

Side of Alfredo Sauce

$5.95

Fresh Steamed Broccoli

$8.95

Side of Diavolo Sauce

$5.95

French Fries Basket

$6.95

Side of Mushroom Sauce

$5.95

Side of Cole Slaw

$3.95

Side of De Pomodora Sauce

$5.95

Side of Pickles

$3.95

calzones

Calzones

Calzone

The “Italian turnover pizza” is stuffed with mozzarella, ricotta, romano cheese, garlic, and basil.

$19.95

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Hot Specialty Subs

Pastrami & Cheese Sub

Hot pastrami and mozzarella cheese with mustard & pickles.

$10.95

Eggplant Parmigiano Sub

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

$10.95

Meatball Parmigiano Sub

Homemade meatballs, marinara sauce, imported cheeses.

$10.95

Chicken Parmigiano Sub

Breaded chicken baked with mozzarella, imported cheeses and marinara.

$10.95

Sausage Sub

Homemade sausage, bell pepper & onions in marinara sauce.

$10.95

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Cold Specialty Subs

Torpedo Combo Sub

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

$10.95

Ham & Cheese Sub

Lettuce, tomato, onion & italian dressing.

$10.95

Vegetarian Torpedo Sub

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

$10.95

Tuna Salad Sub

Lettuce, tomato, onion & mayo.

$10.95

Turkey & Cheese Sub

Lettuce, tomato, onion & Italian dressing.

$10.95

Chicken Salad Sub

Lettuce, tomato, onion & mayo.

$10.95

pasta-entrees

Pasta Entrees

Small entrées are served with 1 piece of garlic bread, large entrées are served with 2 pieces of garlic bread.

Pasta with Marinara Sauce

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

$10.95

Pasta with Allolio

Fresh garlic, oregano, olive oil, imported cheese & parsley.

$10.95

Pasta with Meat Sauce

Sautéed beef, onions, herbs and tomato sauce.

$10.95

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Specialty Pasta Entrees

Small entrées are served with 1 piece of garlic bread, large entrées are served with 2 pieces of garlic bread.

Pasta with Alfredo

A creamy blend of imported cheeses and Mario's Italian spice mix.

$17.95

Pasta Puttanesca

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

$17.95

Pasta Al Vodka

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

$17.95

Pasta Sausage Marinara

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

$17.95

Pasta Bolognese

Lean beef, mushrooms, basil, fresh garlic and herbs in a spicy tomato sauce.

$17.95

Pasta Primavera

Fresh vegetables, mushrooms, garlic & basil sautéed and tossed with a blend of imported cheeses.

$17.95

Pasta Al Pesto

Fresh basil & garlic sautéed with roasted pine nuts and imported cheeses.

$17.95

Pasta Carbonara

Imported ham, bacon, cheese in a cream sauce.

$17.95

Pasta Meat Ball Marinara

Our own marinara and a homemade meatball.

$17.95

Pasta Con Broccoli

Fresh broccoli, imported ham, bacon, tomatoes, basil & garlic and imported cheeses.

$17.95

Pasta with Mushroom Sauce

Fresh mushrooms, garlic, herbs, and tomato sauce.

$17.95

Pasta De Pomodora

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

$17.95

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Stuffed Noodles Entrees

Stuffed noodle entrées served with 2 pieces of garlic bread

Beef Ravioli

$20.95

Combo Spaghetti & Ravioli

Served with Marinara Sauce, Choice of Cheese or Beef.

$20.95

Cheese Ravioli

$20.95

Canneloni

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

$20.95

Manicotti

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

$20.95

Baked Lasagna

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

$20.95

Baked Mostaccioli

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

$20.95

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Old Favorites

Sausage Marsala

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

$22.95

Eggplant Parmigiano

Eggplant lightly breaded, baked with cheese & marinara sauce, served with spaghetti & two pieces of garlic bread

$20.95

poultry-entrees

Poultry Entrees

Poultry Entrées Served with 2 Pieces of Garlic Bread

Chicken Parmigiano With Spaghetti Marinara

Chicken breast lightly breaded, baked with cheese and marinara sauce.

$20.95

Chicken Primavera Over Fettuccini

Chicken breast sautéed with fresh vegetables, basil, garlic & imported cheeses, aglio & olio style.

$20.95

Chicken Alfredo Over Fettuccini

Sautéed chicken breast in a creamy blend of imported cheeses, herbs and spices.

$20.95

Chicken Lemon Served with Spaghetti Marinara

Chicken Breast Sautéed with White Wine, Lemon & Garlic Sauce

$20.95

Chicken Marsala With Spaghetti Marinara

Chicken breast sautéed with marsala wine and mushrooms.

$20.95

Chicken Liver A La Caruso Over Fettuccini

Chicken livers sautéed with mushrooms, red & green peppers, onions, garlic and wine in a red sauce.

$20.95

Chicken Cacciatore Over Fettuccini

Chicken breast sautéed with of red & green peppers, onion, mushrooms & wine in a red sauce.

$20.95

Chicken Milanese With Spaghetti Marinara

Chicken breast lightly breaded and sautéed in garlic butter.

$20.95

Chicken Piccata With Spaghetti Marinara

Chicken breast sautéed with capers, white wine, lemon and a touch of garlic.

$20.95

Chicken De Pomodora Over Fettuccini

Boneless chicken, fresh basil, garlic, tomato, imported cheese (aglio & olio or red).

$20.95

veal-entrees

Veal Entrees

Veal Specialty Entrées Served with 2 Pieces of Garlic Bread

Veal Parmigiano With Spaghetti Marinara

Lightly breaded veal, baked with cheese and marinara sauce.

$25.95

Veal Piccata With Spaghetti

Sautéed with capers, lemon, white wine and a touch of garlic.

$25.95

Veal Milanese With Spaghetti Marinara

Thinly sliced tender veal lightly breaded and sautéed in garlic butter.

$25.95

Veal Cacciatore Over Spaghetti

Sautéed with mushrooms, red and green peppers, onions & wine, hot or mild, red sauce.

$25.95

Veal Marsala With Spaghetti

Sautéed with marsala wine and mushrooms.

$25.95

Veal Francese with Spaghetti Marinara

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

$25.95

Veal Lemon With Spaghetti

Veal sautéed with white wine lemon & garlic sauce.

$25.95

Saltimbocca With Spaghetti

Thinly sliced tender veal topped with rosemary, prosciutto & provolone sautéed with white wine.

$25.95

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Seafood Specialty Entrees

Jumbo Shrimp Scampi

Sautéed with garlic, lemon & wine. Imported cheeses. Served on a bed of linguine.

$25.95

Calamari & Linguini

Tender squid simmered in a wine and tomato sauce. Mild, medium or hot. Tender squid.

$25.95

Jumbo Shrimp Diavolo

Sautéed in wine and tomato sauce. Served on a bed of linguine. Mild, medium or hot.

$25.95

Steamed Clams Marinara

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

$25.95

Jumbo Shrimp Alfredo

In a creamy blend of imported cheeses, herbs & spices. Served on a bed of linguine.

$25.95

Clear Steamed Clams

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

$25.95

Jumbo Shrimp Pesto

Fresh basil & garlic sauce with roasted pine nuts. Served on a bed of linguine.

$25.95

Lobster & Crab Cannelloni

Pasta stuffed with lobster & crab topped with white sherry shrimp sauce over a bed of linguini.

$25.95

Blue Shell Mussels

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

$25.95

Fish & Chips

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

$20.95

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.

$25.95

Clam Sauce & Linguini

Tender clams, fresh garlic, white wine and herbs served red, white or aglio & olio style

$22.95

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

$25.95

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

$39.95

pork-entrees

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.

$34.95

kids-plates

Kids Plates

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

Kid's Spaghetti Marinara

$9.95

Kid's Chicken Strips & Fries

$9.95

Kid's Penne Marinara

$9.95

Kid's Cheese Pizza

$9.95

Kid's Spaghetti Butter

$9.95

Kid's Pepperoni Pizza

$9.95

Kid's Penne Butter

$9.95

Kid's Beverage

$3.39

Kid's Macaroni & Cheese

$9.95

delicious-desserts

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!

$8.95

Triple Chocolate Fudge Cake

Three layers of super moist dark chocolate cake with rich chocolate fudge icing. A chocolate lovers delight!

$8.95

Lemon Cheesecake

This cheesecake is a combination of smooth creamy sweet cheese with a hint of zingy lemon. Perfectly topped with rich whipped cream.

$8.95

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!

$8.95

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.

$8.95

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!

$8.95

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!

$8.95

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.

$8.95

Cannoli

Reminiscent of Old World Sicily, Mario’s famous Cannoli, with their thin crispy shells and sweet ricotta filling are simply delicious.

$8.95

beverages

Beverages

Soda

$3.00

Orange Juice

$3.49

Root Beer

$3.95

Milk

$3.95

Pellegrino sparkling Water

$3.99

Chocolate Milk

$3.95

Arnold Palmer

$3.95

Ice Tea

$3.95

Raspberry Tea

$3.95

Apple Juice

$3.49

Pink Lemonade

$3.95

Cranberry

$3.49

Pellegrino

$3.99

lunch-specials

Lunch Specials

Available from 11:00 AM - 3:00 PM

Antipasto Salad Lunch

Served with 1 piece small garlic bread.

$9.95

Meatloaf Parmigiano Lunch

Served with spaghetti & 1 piece of garlic bread.

$9.95

Two New York Style Pizza Slices with One Topping & Individual House Salad Lunch

$9.95

Spaghetti Marinara Lunch Special

1 piece garlic bread.

$9.95

Small Torpedo Combo Lunch

$9.95

Soup & Salad Lunch Special

Cup of soup, individual salad, 2 pieces of garlic bread.

$9.95

Sausage Parmigiano Lunch

Served with spaghetti & 1 piece of garlic bread.

$9.95

Penne Marinara Lunch Special

1 piece garlic bread.

$9.95

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