La Bella Cucina
72355 Highway 111 # C
Palm Desert, CA 92260-2792
Phone: (760) 836-3280
Fax: (760) 836-3282
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Antipasto - Appetizers
7.95 Fried Zucchini
8.95 Fried Calamari
7.95 Roasted Peppers and Anchovies
6.95 Mozzarella Marinara
6.95 Steamed Mussels
6.95 Steamed Clams
Zuppe - Soup
Sm Lg
4.95 6.95 Homemade Minestrone Zuppe
Healthy Italian soup made with fresh vegetables
Insalate - Salads
Sm Lg
4.95 6.95 Bruschetta Pomodoro e Basilico
Toasted bread with fresh chopped tomato, basil,extra virgin olive oil, and garlic
4.95 6.95 Italian Mista
Assorted baby greens with an Italian Vinaigrette
4.95 6.95 Cucumber & Red Onion Salad
On a bed of mista salad
6.95 8.95 Mozzarella Caprese
Fresh Polly-O Mozzarella with chopped tomato, extra virgin olive oil, basil and pesto
4.95 6.95 Caesar Salad
Romaine lettuce, croutons, parmesan cheese, and our homemade Caesar dressing
Add 2.00 with grilled chicken, shrimp or anchovies
6.95 8.95 Calamari Salad
A house specialty
- 12.95 La Bella Cucina Antipasto
Assorted appetizers and salads from the deli case
6.95 8.95 Insalata A La Grilla
Assorted grilled vegetables on a bed of mista salad
6.95 8.95 Mediterranean Insalata
Baby greens with chopped red onions, olives, cucumbers, tomato, and feta cheese
- 12.95 Traditional Antipasto Platter
Assorted meats and cheeses from our deli case
Cold Sandwiches (Served at lunch only until 4:30)
All sandwiches are prepared on a homemade fresh Italian roll; with lettuce tomato, red onions, Italian dressing. Served with choice of pasta salad, potato salad, cucumber and onion salad or mixed greens.
7.95 Turkey
A healthy favorite
7.95 Ham
A traditional favorite
7.95 Roast Beef
A house specialty
7.95 Italian Sub
Salami, ham, mortadella, and provolone cheese
8.95 La Bella Cucina Sub
The Italian way ... salami, mortadella, capocolla, prosciutto, provolone cheese.
9.95 Angelina Prosciutto Caprese Sub
Prosciutto, fresh mozzarella, sliced tomatoes &. fresh basil
(no lettuce & onions)
9.95 East Coast Grinder
Prosciutto, roasted peppers. buffalo mozzarella and Italian vinaigrette
6.95 1/2 Sandwich with small Soup or small Mista Salad
Your choice of cold turkey, ham, roast beef or Italian sub
7.95 Soup and Salad
Healthy Italian soup made with fresh vegetables & Small Mista salad
7.95 Combo Lunch Special
Pasta marinara and Small Mista Salad
Hot Sandwiches (Served at Lunch only until 4:30)
Served with your choice of pasta salad, potato salad cucumber and onion salad or mixed greens.
9.95 Polpette
Homemade meatball in tomato sauce with mozzarella cheese
9.95 Salsicce
Homemade sausage. Served with bell peppers &. onions or marinara sauce and cheese
7.95 Hot Roast Beef Dip
Traditional hot dip.
8.95 Melanzane Parmigiana
Eggplant parmigiana
9.95 Polio alia Parmigiana
Chicken parmigiana
9.95 Panini Melanzane
Grilled eggplant, roasted peppers, mozzarella cheese, baby greens and house dressing
$2.50 CHARGE ON ALL EXTRA PLATE OR SPLIT ORDERS
WE WILL NOT SPLIT LUNCH ORDERS
18% SERVICE CHARGE ON ALL PARTIES OF 8 OR MORE WILL BE ADDED
Polio - Chicken - Add 1.00 for any pasta substitution
7.95 Quarter Chicken
Roasted, served with a small mixed green salad or side of pasta marinara
10.95 Half Chicken
Roasted, served with a small mixed green salad or side of pasta marinara
10.95 Polio alia Parmigiana
Chicken breast breaded and topped with tomato sauce, melted mozzarella cheese and a side of pasta tomato sauce
14.95 Polio alia Piccata
Chicken breast sautéed in lemon, butter and parsley, and a side of pasta marinara
14.95 Polio alia Marsala
Chicken breast sautéed in Marsala wine and artichoke hearts. Served with a side of pasta Marinara
18.95 Chicken Gorgonzola
Bella Cucina's signature dish- Chicken breast stuffed with fresh Gorgonzola cheese, mushrooms, and spinach in a Sherry wine cream sauce. Served with pasta marinara or steamed veggies.
Add $2.95 for a side order of meatballs, sausage, chicken breast or fresh vegetables.
Al Forno - From the Oven
LUNCH DINNER (Lunch served until 4:30pm only)
7.95 9.95 Traditional Melanzane Parmigiana
Eggplant with tomato sauce and mozzarella cheese and a side of pasta tomato sauce
7.95 9.95 Grilled Melanzane Parmigiana
Grilled eggplant with tomato sauce and mozzarella cheese and a side of pasta tomato sauce
8.95 12.95 Rolled Eggplant
With ricotta cheese, pesto, kalamata olives, baked in marinara sauce
7.95 9.95 Rigatoni Al Forno
Rigatoni .baked with tomato sauce, ricotta and mozzarella cheese (add $2.00 for meat sauce)
- 8.95 Manicotti
Two thin pasta shells stuffed with luscious ricotta cheese
- 9.95 Cannelloni
Stuffed with assorted meats baked in tomato sauce and topped with besciamella cream sauce
- 8.95 Homemade Lasagna
A quatro formaggio lasagna (Add $2.00 for meat sauce)
- 16.95 Veal Parmigiana
Breaded Veal baked in tomato sauce and topped with mozzarella. With side of pasta tomato sauce or steamed veggies
Pasta ...
Choice of Penne, Rigatoni, Spaghettini, linguini or Angel Hair
LUNCH DINNER (Lunch served until 4:30pm only)
6.95 8.95 Aglio e Olio
Fresh garlic and olive oil and red peppers
7.95 9.95 Pesta
Fresh basil, garlic, olive oil cheese, pignoli nuts and cream
7.95 9.95 Filetti Di Pomodoro
Fresh tomato sauce, basil, garlic and olive oil
6.95 8.95 Arrabbiata
Marinara sauce, garlic and crushed red peppers (spicy)
- 8.95 Ravioli
Cheese filled pasta with marinara sauce
(ADD $2.00 for meat sauce)
8.95 10.95 Spaghettini & Meatballs
Pasta with our homemade meatballs in tomato sauce
8.95 10.95 Salsicce e Peperoni
Italian sausage, onions and bell peppers. Sautéed in marinara sauce.
7.95 8.95 Checca
Fresh chopped tomato, basil, garlic and olive oil
7.95 8.95 Alfredo
A traditional white cream sauce
(Add $2.00 with shrimp or chicken with Alfredo pasta only)
8.95 10.95 Bolognese
Classic homemade meat sauce
- 13.95 Carbonara
Sautéed Pancetta with beaten egg, black pepper and Romano cheese
11.95 13.95 Putanesca
Tomato sauce sautéed with capers, black olives, garlic, onions & anchovies.
11.95 13.95 Penne ala Vodka sauce
Sautéed Pancetta in garlic, Vodka, marinara sauce, Romano cheese, touch of cream and fresh basil.
- 15.95 Chicken & Spinach Ravioli
Ravioli stuffed with chicken & spinach sautéed with mushrooms in a pink sherry wine sauce.
- 15.95 Crab Ravioli
Sautéed in a pink sherry wine sauce.
Add $2.95 for a side order of meatballs, sausage, chicken breast or fresh vegetables.
Pizza ... 7" Traditional Crust
4.95 Marinara Sauce and Mozzarella Cheese
1.00 Each additional topping:
mushrooms, bell peppers, onions, pepperoni, and olives
1.75 Each additional topping
anchovies, artichoke hearts, sausage
WE WILL NOT SPLIT LUNCH ORDERS
Pesci - from the Sea
All entrees served, with linguine pasta unless otherwise requested
9.95 14.95 Calamari Pasta
Fresh calamari sautéed in marinara sauce (hint of red pepper)
10.95 15.95 Mussels
Fresh black mussels in your choice of red or white sauce
(Hint of red pepper).
10.95 15.95 Clams
Fresh baby clams in your choice of red or white sauce
(Hint of red pepper)
- 15.95 Shrimp
Fresh shrimp served with either marinara or "Fri! Diablo'"ot and spicy!
- 16.95 Clams & Shrimp Combo
Fresh baby clams & shrimp in your choice of red or white sauce
(Hint of red pepper)
- 16.95 Clams & Mussels Combo
Fresh baby clams & fresh mussels in your choice of red or white sauce (hint of red pepper)
- 18.95 Pescatori
A hearty combination of fresh baby clams, black mussels, shrimp, calamari and a piece of fish sautéed in their natural juices & marinara sauce (hint of red pepper)
- 17.95 Fresh Sanddabs
Sautéed in lemon & butter with a side of Pasta marinara or steamed veggies
- 17.95 Fresh Pacific Salmon
Grilled sautéed in lemon butter, or piccata sauce. Served with a side of pasta marinara or steamed veggies
- 19.95 Fresh Stuffed Salmon
Stuffed with crab meat & sautéed in white wine with mushrooms. Served with a side of pasta marinara or steamed veggies
Dolci - Desserts |
Caffé - Coffee |
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| 4.95 | Spumani | 3.00 | Espresso |
| 4.95 | Cheesecake | 3.50 | Doppio Espresso |
| 4.95 | Tiramisu | 3.50 | Cappucino |
| 4.95 | Cannoli | 3.50 | Iced Cappuccino |
| 4.95 | Dolci of the Day | 2.25 | Caffé Americano (American Coffee) |
Bevande
2.50 5.00 Aqua Minerale (Bottled Mineral Water)
- 2.25 Soda
- 2.25 Ice Tea
- 2.25 Juices & Bottle tea
Vino by the Glass ... See Wine List
Birra - Beer
4.00 Domestic Budweiser, Bud Light, MGD, Miller Lite, Coor's Light, O'Doul's
4.50 Imported Peroni, Moretti, Beck's, Beck's Dark, Corona, St Pauli, St Pauli non-alc.
WE RESERVE THE RIGHT TO REFUSE SERVICE TO ANYONE