Olive Garden Italian Restaurant Palm Desert - Menu
Appetizers
Create A Sampler Italiano
2-Item or 3-Item Sampler choices: calamari, stuffed mushrooms, fried zucchini, chicken fingers, fried mozzarella or toasted beef and pork ravioli.
Bruschetta
A traditional topping of roma tomatoes, fresh basil and extra-virgin olive oil. Served with toasted ciabatta bread.
Shrimp Scampi Fritta
Hand-breaded and fried shrimp lightly tossed with garlic and a white wine butter sauce.
Caprese Flatbread
Mozzarella cheese, tomatoes and basil on flatbread crust with garlic spread.
Grilled Chicken Flatbread
Chicken, mozzarella, roasted red peppers and basil with alfredo and garlic spread.
Mussels Di Napoli
Mussels in the shell, simmered with wine, garlic-butter and onions.
Hot Artichoke-Spinach Dip
A blend of artichokes, spinach and cream cheese. Served with tuscan bread.
Lasagna Fritta
Parmesan-breaded lasagna pieces, fried and served over alfredo sauce, topped with parmesan cheese and marinara sauce.
Smoked Mozzarella Fonduta
Oven-baked smoked mozzarella, provolone, parmesan and romano cheese. Served with tuscan bread.
Dipping Sauces For Breadsticks
Freshly prepared marinara, alfredo or five cheese marinara.
Sicilian Scampi
Large shrimp sauteed in white wine, extra-virgin olive oil, garlic and tomatoes. Served over ciabatta bread.
Stuffed Mushrooms
Parmesan, romano and mozzarella cheese, clams and herb breadcrumbs baked in mushroom caps.
Calamari
Tender calamari, lightly breaded and fried. Served with parmesan-peppercorn and marinara sauces.
Soups & Salads
Chicken & Gnocchi
A creamy soup made with roasted chicken, traditional italian dumplings and spinach.
Pasta E Fagioli
White and red beans, ground beef, tomatoes and pasta in a savory broth.
Grilled Chicken Caesar Salad
Grilled chicken over romaine in a creamy caesar dressing topped with parmesan cheese and croutons.
Minestrone
Fresh vegetables, beans and pasta in a light tomato broth a vegetarian classic.
Zuppa Toscana
Spicy sausage, russet potatoes and cavolo greens in a creamy broth.
Soup, Salad & Breadsticks
(Unlimited refills). Our garden-fresh salad, choice of homemade soup and warm garlic breadsticks. Available until 4 p.m. daily at this special price.
Panini (Grilled Sandwiches)
Grilled Chicken Caprese
Grilled chicken, tomatoes and mozzarella with a sun-dried tomato and basil pesto spread.
Grilled Chicken Florentine
Grilled chicken, spinach, asiago and parmesan cheese with a sun-dried tomato spread.
Grilled Steak & Portobello
Grilled sliced steak with balsamic onions, portobello mushrooms and asiago cheese with a sun-dried tomato and herb spread.
Filled Pastas
Braised Beef & Tortelloni
Tender sliced short ribs and portobello mushrooms tossed with asiago-filled tortelloni in a basil-marsala sauce.
Ravioli Di Portobello
Portobello mushroom-filled ravioli in a creamy smoked cheese and sun-dried tomato sauce.
Cheese Ravioli
Cheese-filled ravioli topped with marinara or meat sauce and melted italian cheeses. Our meat sauce is made with pan-seared beef and italian sausage.
Lasagna Rollata Al Forno
Lasagna rolls stuffed with ricotta, mozzarella, asiago, parmesan and romano cheese. Topped with mozzarella and seasoned breadcrumbs, baked in five cheese marinara.
Pizzas
Create Your Own Pizza
Choose up to four toppings: Pepperoni, italian sausage, mushrooms, onions, bell peppers, black olives or roma tomatoes.
Chicken Alfredo Pizza
Pizza topped with grilled chicken, italian cheeses, alfredo sauce and scallions.
Classic Recipes
Lasagna Classico
Layers of pasta, meat sauce and mozzarella, ricotta, parmesan and romano cheese. Our meat sauce is made with pan-seared beef and italian sausage.
Five Cheese Ziti Al Forno
Ziti pasta in a five cheese marinara sauce, baked with a layer of melted italian cheeses.
Spaghetti With Meat Sauce
Traditional meat sauce seasoned with garlic and herbs over spaghetti. Our meat sauce is made with pan-seared beef and italian sausage.
Linguine Alla Marinara
Pasta with a zesty blend of ripe tomatoes, onions and herbs. Add grilled chicken or shrimp for an additional charge.
Chicken Parmigiana
Parmesan-breaded chicken breast, fried and topped with marinara sauce and mozzarella cheese. Served with spaghetti.
Fettuccine Alfredo
Parmesan cream sauce with a hint of garlic, served over fettuccine.
Eggplant Parmigiana
Lightly breaded eggplant, fried and topped with marinara sauce, mozzarella and parmesan cheese. Served with spaghetti.
Capellini Pomodoro
Roma tomatoes, garlic, fresh basil, extra-virgin olive oil and marinara sauce tossed with capellini. Add grilled chicken or shrimp for an additional charge.
Spaghetti & Meatballs
Traditional meat sauce over spaghetti with meatballs (or italian sausage). Our meat sauce is made with pan-seared beef and italian sausage.
Tour of Italy
Homemade lasagna, lightly breaded chicken parmigiana and creamy fettuccine alfredo. Our meat sauce is made with pan-seared beef and italian sausage.
Chicken, Fish & Seafood
Chicken Scampi
Chicken breast tenderloins sauteed with bell peppers, roasted garlic and onions in a garlic cream sauce over angel hair.
Chicken Alfredo
Grilled chicken tossed with fettuccine and fresh alfredo sauce.
Shrimp Primavera
Shrimp, bell peppers, onions and mushrooms in a bold arrabbiata sauce over penne.
Crispy Parmesan Shrimp
A dozen handcrafted parmesan crusted shrimp served with curly mafalda pasta tossed in a five cheese marinara sauce. (*Available for dinner only)
Venetian Apricot Chicken
Grilled chicken breast in an apricot citrus sauce. Served with broccoli, asparagus and diced tomatoes.
Seafood Alfredo
Sauteed shrimp and scallops tossed with creamy fettuccine alfredo.
Capellini Di Mare
Shrimp, clams and mussels sauteed in white wine, garlic and a zesty marinara sauce. Served over capellini and topped with fresh basil. (*Available for dinner only)
Seafood Portofino
Mussels, scallops, shrimp and mushrooms with linguine in a garlic-butter wine sauce. (*Available for dinner only)
Shrimp Mezzaluna
Crescent-shaped ravioli filled with four italian cheeses, tossed with sauteed shrimp and tomatoes in a white wine cream sauce.
Herb-Grilled Salmon
Salmon filet brushed with italian herbs and extra-virgin olive oil. Served with seasoned broccoli. (*Available for dinner only)
Seafood Brodetto
Scallops, shrimp and delicate tilapia with spinach and mushrooms simmered in a light white wine and marinara-saffron broth. Served with toasted ciabatta bread. (*Available for dinner only)
Parmesan Crusted Tilapia
Oven-baked delicate white fish crusted with parmesan cheese. Served with italian vegetables over angel hair tossed in a light garlic-butter sauce. (*Available for dinner only)
Lobster Cannelloni With Shrimp
Lobster, shrimp and mascarpone cheese-filled cannelloni in a creamy seafood sauce, topped with shrimp, mushrooms and spinach. (*Available for dinner only)
Moscato Peach Chicken
Grilled chicken breasts with a moscato wine and peach glaze served with spinach, tomatoes and curly mafalda pasta in a creamy parmesan sauce with a touch of pancetta bacon. (*Available for dinner only)
Chicken Marsala
Sautéed chicken breasts in a savory sauce of mushrooms, garlic and marsala wine. Served with Tuscan potatoes and bell peppers. (*Available for dinner only)
Stuffed Chicken Marsala
Oven-roasted chicken breast stuffed with Italian cheeses and sun-dried tomatoes, topped with mushrooms and a creamy marsala sauce. Served with garlic parmesan mashed potatoes. (*Available for dinner only)
Chicken & Shrimp Carbonara
Chicken and shrimp with bucatini pasta in a parmesan cream sauce with pancetta bacon and roasted red peppers, baked and topped with seasoned breadcrumbs. (*Available for dinner only)
Chicken Scampi
Chicken breast tenderloins sautéed with bell peppers, roasted garlic and onions in a garlic cream sauce over angel hair. (*Available for dinner only)
Grilled Lemon-Herb Chicken
Grilled chicken breasts in a lemon-herb broth served over farfalle pasta sautéed with spinach, broccoli and tomatoes in a white wine herb sauce. (*Available for dinner only)
Beef & Pork
Mixed Grill
Skewers of grilled marinated steak and chicken with a rosemary demi-glace, served with grilled vegetables and tuscan potatoes. Steak prepared medium unless otherwise requested.
Chianti Braised Short Ribs
Tender boneless beef short ribs slow-cooked in a chianti wine sauce. Served with portobello mushroom risotto and steamed vegetables.
Steak Toscano
Grilled 12 oz choice center cut Strip steak brushed with italian herbs and extra-virgin olive oil. Served with tuscan potatoes and bell peppers.
Steak Gorgonzola-Alfredo
Grilled beef medallions drizzled with balsamic glaze, served over fettuccine tossed with spinach and gorgonzola-alfredo sauce. Steak prepared medium unless otherwise requested.
Parmesan Crusted Bistecca
Grilled 8 oz center cut sirloin topped with parmesan-herb breading, baked golden brown. Served with garlic parmesan mashed potatoes and asparagus drizzled with balsamic glaze.
Grilled Sausage & Peppers Rustica
Italian sausage, bell peppers and fresh mozzarella with penne in a zesty marinara sauce.
Kid's Menu - Entrees
Create Your Own Pasta
Pick your favorite pasta and sauce (add protein for an additional charge). Pastas: fettuccine, spaghetti, penne, small shells, whole wheat linguine. Sauces: tomato, meat sauce alfredo, parmesan butter. Proteins: grilled chicken, shrimp, italian sausage, meatball.
Cheese Ravioli
Italian cheese-filled ravioli with tomato sauce.
Macaroni & Cheese
Pasta shells in a creamy cheese sauce.
Cheese Or Pepperoni Pizza
Pasta shells in a creamy cheese sauce.
Chicken Fingers & Pasta
Lightly breaded chicken tenders served with spaghetti and tomato sauce.
Kid's Menu - Desserts
Fruit Smoothies
A frozen blend of fruit purée and creamy non-fat yogurt: choose strawberry, wild berry or peach-mango.
Sundae
Vanilla ice cream with chocolate syrup, whipped cream and a cherry.
Dolcini (Mini Dessert)
Chocolate mousse or strawberry cream cake.
Desserts
Tiramisu
The classic italian dessert. A layer of creamy custard set atop espresso-soaked ladyfingers.
White Chocolate Raspberry Cheesecake
Raspberry-swirled white chocolate cheesecake topped with slivers of white chocolate.
Lemon Cream Cake
Delicate white cake and lemon cream filling with a vanilla crumb topping.
Black Tie Mousse Cake
Rich layers of chocolate cake, dark chocolate cheesecake and creamy custard mousse.
Triple Chocolate Strata
Classic italian chocolate torta layered with creamy mousse and topped with dark chocolate ganache.
Zeppoli
Soft, traditional italian doughnuts dusted with powdered sugar, served with chocolate sauce for dipping.
Warm Apple Crostata
Sliced apples, rich vanilla cream and caramelized almond biscotti crumble baked atop a shortbread cookie crust. Served warm with vanilla ice cream.
Dolcini
Piccoli dolci (little dessert treats), layered with cake, mousse, pastry creams and berries. Choose from: chocolate mousse, limoncello mousse, strawberry & white chocolate, amaretto tiramisu, dark chocolate caramel cream. Available individually or choice of three.