Menu

Castelli's Italian Restaurant Palm Desert California

Fettuccine Alfredo • Speciality of the House! Imported pasta with cream, butter and freshly grated Parmigiana from Parma, Italy. Add Chicken $8 • Add Shrimp $16	20.
Gnocchi al Pesto Imported pasta with a basil cream sauce, garlic, parsley, extra virgin olive oil, pine nuts and freshly grated Parmigiana.	21.
Fettuccine al Pescatore Imported pasta with sautéed shrimp, clams, scallops, fresh mushrooms, and diced tomatoes in a hearty shellfish stock.	30.
Rigatoni con Broccoli Imported pasta tossed in a light tomato cream sauce of mushrooms, broccoli and sun dried tomatoes. Add Chicken $8	21.
Linguine alle Vongole Imported pasta prepared in a white clam sauce, extra virgin olive oil with garlic, green onions, basil and fresh Italian parsley.	26.
Linguine di Mare Imported pasta with tender baby calamari, shrimp, baby lobster, scallops, fennel and diced green onions. Finished in our special marinara sauce.	30.
Linguine al Pomodoro Fresco Imported pasta served in a sauce of diced Roma tomatoes, fresh basil and garlic.	20.
Linguine alle Bolognese Imported pasta prepared in a sauce of diced tomatoes, red wine, ground beef, mushrooms and grated Parmigiana. Add Meatballs $5.	21.
Tortellini Romano Beef stuffed pasta in a Romano cream sauce with Prosciutto, mushrooms, peas and freshly grated Parmigiana.	25.
Ravioli Florentine Jumbo cheese & spinach filled ravioli, served with a tomato crème parmarosa sauce.	22.
Cannelloni Homemade pasta stuffed with sautéed fresh ground veal, spinach, ricotta cheese, and baked in our special marinara then topped with a light cream sauce.	23.
Ravioli d'Aragosta Lobster & Cheese stuffed ravioli served with Vodka Gorganzola cream sauce.	30.

Fresh Minestrone Zuppa	10.
Escargot Italiano	14.
Cannelloni	12.
Beef Carpaccio	22.
Crab Stuffed Mushroom	14.
Antipasto for Two Assorted meats, cheeses, seafood.	26.
Jumbo Blue Lump Crab Cakes	18.
Shrimp Dijon della Casa	16.
Seared Ahi	18.
Toasted Artichoke Hearts	12.
Fried Calamari	14.
Lido di Roma A delicate combination of tender baby squid, bay scallops, shrimp, baby lobster, tossed with fennel, green onions, fresh basil, white wine, fresh lemon, garlic, extra virgin olive oil.	18.
Bruschetta	8.
Shrimp Bruschetta	12.

We use only the heart of the lettuce and break it by hand especially for you!
Insalata di Casa Romaine, radicchio & spinach, sliced red onions, artichoke hearts, hearts of palm, mushrooms, Roma tomatoes, fennel, sliced red peppers and Castelli’s house dressing.	11.
Insalata di Spinaci Baby spinach leaves tossed with our own sweet and sour Prosciutto dressing. Topped with goat cheese and mushrooms.	12.
Insalata di Caesar Crisp romaine lettuce tossed with our homemade, zesty dressing. Sprinkled with imported Romano cheese. Add Chicken $7 • Add Salmon $14	11.
Bocconcini di Mozzarella Caprese Freshly sliced Roma tomatoes with fresh buffalo mozzarella, drizzled with light extra virgin olive oil, balsamic vinegar and fresh basil.	14.
Al Capone Freshly sliced Roma tomatoes, topped with artichoke hearts, hearts of palm, sliced red onions, anchovies and a fresh basil dressing.	12.
Insalata de Pere e Gorgonzola Fresh spring mix, tossed with balsamic vinagarette, topped with candied walnuts, Gorgonzola cheese, and carmelized pears.	14.
Insalata di Barbabietola Baby red and gold beets served on baby Spinach, tossed in a balsamic vinegarette, topped with goat cheese, pear tomatoes & balsamic glaze.	14.

PIETANZE
PRANZO DEL PADRINO • The Godfather's Dinner! The Best of 3 Worlds! Tenderloin Beef Spiedini, Shrimp Scampi and Vitello alla Piccatina.	45.
Castelli's Signature Pork Chops Two center cut chop, marinated all day in fresh herbs and seasonings, charbroiled to perfection and served with a sherry wine glaze and fresh caramelized apples.	45.
MANZO
Filetto al Marsala 9 oz. prime filet mignon, charbroiled and topped with a Marsala wine sauce and Portobello mushrooms and drizzled with a white Truffle oil.	47.
Bistecca Pepe Prime 16 oz. New York strip, charbroiled to perfection, rolled in crushed black pepper and topped with fresh mushrooms, marsala wine sauce.	54.
Agnello Abruzzese Baby rack of lamb, marinated and charbroiled, in a sauce of sherry wine, green onions, garlic, lemon, basil, mushrooms and rosemary. Served on a bed of mushroom risotto.	52.
Bistecca al Gorgonzola Prime 22 oz. bone-in rib eye, charbroiled to perfection with melted Gorgonzola cheese over braised Raddichio.	62.

Pollo Michelangelo Charbroiled boneless breast of chicken with a sauce of Dijon mustard, garlic, mushrooms, white wine and a touch of the chef’s special secret spices.	26.
Pollo Giovanni Charbroiled breast of chicken topped with a touch of marinara, Prosciutto, and mozzarella in a Marsala wine, mushroom and diced tomato sauce.	29.
Pollo ai Carciofa Charbroiled boneless breast of chicken, topped with a sauce of white wine, fresh mushrooms, quartered artichoke heart and fresh herbs.	28.
Pollo all’Arancio Charbroiled boneless breast of chicken, topped with oranges, kiwi and fresh berries. Smothered in an orange sherry glaze and topped with pine nuts.	29.

RISOTTO
Risotto Tutto Mare Imported Carnaroli rice with scallops and shrimp in a lobster stock, served with a smooth safron sauce.	26.
Risotto con Funghi Imported Carnaroli rice with fresh Shitake, Cremini mushrooms, peas Italian sausage, & Romano cheese.	20.
PESCE
Cioppino Shrimp, Mussels, Clams, Crab Legs, Fresh Fish in a tomato fish stock.	48.
Bistecca Aragosta 9 oz. Prime Filet Mignon, charbroiled to perfection your way. Served with an 9 oz. Lobster Tail in a light lemon butter sauce.	Market
Scampi della Casa Jumbo shrimp marinated in extra virgin olive oil and fresh garlic. Sautéed in a sauce of white wine, lemon and butter.	48.
Coda di Aragosta Twin 9 oz. Lobster Tails broiled and topped with a light lemon and butter sauce.	Market
Scallopes Cipollina Seared Jumbo Sea Scallops with a light sauce of white wine, butter, lemon, garlic, green onions & fresh basil, served on a bed of linguine with clam sauce.	47.
Seafood Portofino Lobster tail, jumbo shrimp scampi & jumbo sea scallops on a bed of linguini with clam sauce.	65.

Osso Bucco On-bone veal shank, braised all day and served on a bed of mushroom risotto, topped with veal demi-glaze, onion, diced tomatoes, celery & carrots. A Local Favorite!	42.
Lombatina di Vitello alla Mostarda 18 oz. rib-eye veal chop, charbroiled to perfection and served in a sauce of Dijon mustard, white wine and fresh mushrooms.	52.
Vitello alla Piccatina Fresh, thinly sliced and pounded veal sautéed in a light sauce of extra virgin olive oil, lemon, white wine, capers and fresh mushrooms.	30.
Vitello alla Parmigiana Fresh, thinly sliced and pounded veal, sautéed and topped with our own zesty marinara sauce, melted Parmagiana and mozzarella cheese.	32.
Vitello alla Milanese Prime 12 oz. rib-eye veal chop, pounded and lightly breaded. Sautéed in extra virgin olive oil. Served with fresh lemon.	42.

Castelli’s After Dark French vanilla ice cream, with layers of fresh strawberries and chocolate mousse, topped with Amaretto, whipped cream and Amaretto cookies.	10.
Tiramisú A special blend of fresh Mascarpone cream cheese, imported lady fingers dipped in coffee liqueur and topped with Ghirardelli chocolate.	12.
New York Style Cheesecake	10.
Crème Brûlée	10.
Chocolate Lava Cake al la mode	10.
Fresh Berries in Season	8.
Homemade Chocolate Mousse	9.
Cappuccino Ice Cream	6.
Spumoni Ice Cream Pie	8.
Cannoli	8.
Assorted Gelato	6.
Lemon Sorbet	6.