Mario's Italian Cafe Palm Springs
425 S Sunrise Way, Palm Springs
(760) 322-6636
Customers' Favorites
Chicken Piccata with Spaghetti Marinara
Large Meatball Parmigiano
Chinese Chicken Salad
Spaghetti Bolognese
Chicken Parmigiano
Sausage Parmigiano
Chicken Parmesan
Chicken Marsala
Of Garlic Bread
Antipasto Salad
Lunch Specials
Soup & Salad
Cup of soup, individual salad, and 2 pieces of garlic bread.
Penne Marinara
Served with 1 piece garlic bread.
Pizza (2 sls)
Your choice of one topping. Extra topping for additional charge.
Antipasto Salad (Small)
Served with 1 piece garlic bread.
Individual House Salad
Your choice of dressing - ranch, Italian, or creamy garlic.
Sausage Parmigiano
Served with spaghetti and 1 piece of garlic bread.
Meatloaf Parmigiano
Served with spaghetti and 1 piece of garlic bread.
Spaghetti Marinara
Served with 1 piece garlic bread.
Appetizers
Garlic Bread Basket
Sautéed Mushrooms
Mozzarella Marinara
Fried Zucchini
Buffalo Wings
Caprese Salad
Fried Calamari
Mario's Sourdough
Garlicky cheese bread with dip.
Bruschetta
Neapolitan-style.
Salads & Soup
Specialty Caesar Salad
Fresh romaine lettuce tossed in our own Caesar dressing with croutons and imported cheeses.
Chinese Chicken Salad
Shredded cabbage, fresh-cut lettuce, sesame chicken, and crunchy rice noodles tossed with our own Mario's Asian dressing.
Antipasto Salad
Salami, ham, mortadella, pepperoni, olives, mushrooms, bell peppers, onions, tomatoes, pepperoncini, and Italian dressing.
House Salad
Iceberg and romaine lettuce, tomatoes, cheese, and croutons.
Greek Salad
Crispy lettuce, cucumber, tomatoes, feta cheese, red and green peppers, Kalamata, green olives, onions, and our specialty dressing.
Veggie Antipasto Salad
Mushrooms, olives, bell peppers, onions, tomatoes, pepperoncini, a blend of cheeses, and Italian dressing.
Chicken Salad
Served on a lettuce bed with pickle and tomatoes.
Tuna Salad
Served on a lettuce bed with pickle and tomatoes.
Cobb Salad
Crispy lettuce, turkey, bacon, bleu cheese, black olives, tomato, red onion, Cheddar, and mozzarella tossed in ranch and topped with egg and avocado.
Chef Salad
Crispy lettuce with ham, turkey, blend of cheeses, red onion, tomato, egg, and olives.
Chicken Caesar Salad
Fresh cut romaine lettuce tossed in our own homemade Caesar dressing with croutons and imported cheese. Topped with sautéed chicken breast.
Specialty Grilled Ahi Caesar Salad
Grilled ahi and fresh romaine lettuce tossed in our own Caesar dressing with croutons and imported cheeses.
Minestrone Soup
Minestrone Soup To Go
Pasta Entrées
Marinara Sauce
A blend of herbs, spices, and fresh garlic in a mild tomato sauce. Small entrées served with 1 piece of garlic bread. Large entrées served with 2 pieces of garlic bread.
Meat Sauce
Sautéed beef, onions, herbs, and tomato sauce. Small entrées served with 1 piece of garlic bread. Large entrées served with 2 pieces of garlic bread.
Allolio
Fresh garlic, oregano, olive oil, imported cheese, and parsley. Small entrées served with 1 piece of garlic bread. Large entrées served with 2 pieces of garlic bread.
Specialty Pasta Entrées
Alfredo
A creamy blend of imported cheeses and Mario's Italian spice mix. Small entrées served with 1 piece of garlic bread. Large entrées served with 2 pieces of garlic bread.
Bolognese
Lean beef, mushrooms, basil, fresh garlic, and herbs in a spicy tomato sauce. Small entrées served with 1 piece of garlic bread. Large entrées served with 2 pieces of garlic bread.
Meatball Marinara
Our own marinara and a homemade meatball. Small entrées served with 1 piece of garlic bread. Large entrées served with 2 pieces of garlic bread.
Carbonara
Imported ham, bacon, and cheese in a cream sauce.
Al Vodka
Imported ham, bacon, and cheese in a red cream vodka sauce. Small entrées served with 1 piece of garlic bread. Large entrées served with 2 pieces of garlic bread.
Sausage Marinara
A blend of herbs, spices, and fresh garlic in a mild tomato sauce. Small entrées served with 1 piece of garlic bread. Large entrées served with 2 pieces of garlic bread.
Al Pesto
Fresh basil and garlic sautéed with roasted pine nuts and imported cheeses. Small entrées served with 1 piece of garlic bread. Large entrées served with 2 pieces of garlic bread.
Puttanesca
Fresh basil, garlic, tomatoes, imported cheese, anchovies, capers, and Kalamata olives with allolio or red sauce. Small entrées served with 1 piece of garlic bread. Large entrées served with 2 pieces of garlic bread.
Mushroom Sauce
Fresh mushrooms, garlic, herbs, and tomato sauce. Small entrées served with 1 piece of garlic bread. Large entrées served with 2 pieces of garlic bread.
Primavera
Fresh vegetables, mushrooms, garlic, basil sautéed, and tossed with a blend of imported cheeses. Small entrées served with 1 piece of garlic bread. Large entrées served with 2 pieces of garlic bread.
Con Broccoli
Fresh broccoli, imported ham, bacon, tomatoes, basil, garlic, and imported cheeses. Small entrées served with 1 piece of garlic bread. Large entrées served with 2 pieces of garlic bread.
Con Broccoli
Fresh broccoli, imported ham, bacon, tomatoes, basil, garlic, and imported cheeses. Small entrées served with 1 piece of garlic bread. Large entrées served with 2 pieces of garlic bread.
De Pomodora
Fresh basil, garlic, tomatoes, imported cheeses, and allolio or red sauce. Small entrées served with 1 piece of garlic bread. Large entrées served with 2 pieces of garlic bread.
Specialty Subs - Cold
Torpedo Combo
Dry salami, mortadella, ham, cotto salami, mozzarella, lettuce, tomatoes, onions, pepperoncini, and Italian dressing.
Vegetarian Torpedo (Hot or Cold)
Mozzarella, provolone, Cheddar cheese, mushrooms, olives, lettuce, tomatoes, onions, bell peppers, Italian dressing, and pepperoncini.
Turkey & Cheese
Lettuce, tomato, onion, and Italian dressing.
Ham & Cheese
Lettuce, tomato, onion, and Italian dressing.
Tuna Salad
Lettuce, tomato, onion, and mayo.
Chicken Salad
Lettuce, tomato, onion, and mayo.
Specialty Subs - Hot
Eggplant Parmigiano
Mama's-style eggplant baked with mozzarella, imported cheeses, and marinara sauce.
Meatball Parmigiano
Homemade meatballs, marinara sauce, and imported cheeses.
Sausage
Homemade sausage, bell pepper, and onions in marinara sauce.
Pastrami & Cheese
Hot pastrami and mozzarella cheese with mustard and pickles.
Chicken Parmigiano
Breaded chicken baked with mozzarella, imported cheeses, and marinara.
Pizza - Create Your Own
Cheese Pizza
Blended cheeses. Hand-tossed New York-style cooked in a brick oven.
Mario's Specialty Pizzas
Mario's Special
Pepperoni, sausage, mushrooms, bell peppers, olives, and onion. Hand-tossed New York-style cooked in a brick oven.
BBQ Chicken Pizza
BBQ chicken, pineapple, onion, and 4 cheeses. Hand-tossed New York-style cooked in a brick oven.
Margarita Pizza
Fresh tomato, basil, garlic, fresh mozzarella, and Romano cheese with extra virgin olive oil and light tomato sauce. Hand-tossed New York-style cooked in a brick oven.
Mediterranean Greek Pizza
Artichoke hearts, Kalamata olives, green olives, red roasted peppers, pepperoncini, feta cheese, mozzarella, fresh tomato, and basil. Hand-tossed New York-style cooked in a brick oven.
Hawaii 4-0
Canadian bacon, pineapple, onions, and 4 cheeses. Hand-tossed New York-style cooked in a brick oven.
Hot Maggie
From south of the border. Seasoned ground beef, sausage, jalapeños, black olives, onions, bell peppers, and 5 cheeses. Hand-tossed New York-style cooked in a brick oven.
Vegetarian Special
Mushroom, bell pepper, olive, onion, fresh garlic, fresh basil, and 5 cheeses. Hand-tossed New York-style cooked in a brick oven.
White Pizza
Creamy Alfredo sauce, ricotta, garlic, and 4 cheeses. Hand-tossed New York-style cooked in a brick oven.
Calzones
Calzones
The Italian turnover pizza stuffed with mozzarella, ricotta, Romano cheese, garlic, and basil. Hand-tossed New York-style cooked in a brick oven.
Side Dishes
Garlic Bread Basket
Meatballs (2 pcs)
Anchovies
Homemade Sausage (2 pcs)
Side of Diavolo Sauce (Cup)
Fresh Steamed Vegetables
Fresh Steamed Broccoli
French Fries Basket
Side of Coleslaw
Side of Pickles
Pepperoncini
Side Sautéed Chicken
Side of Alfredo Sauce (Cup)
Side of Mushroom Sauce (Cup)
SiDe of De Pomodora Sauce (Cup)
Stuffed Noodles Entrées
Ravioli
Cheese topped with marinara or beef topped with meat sauce. Served with 2 pieces of garlic bread.
Baked Lasagna
Noodles layered with imported cheeses, ground beef, sausage, and mozzarella with meat sauce. Served with 2 pieces of garlic bread.
Manicotti
Noodles stuffed with imported cheese, baked, and served over a light bed of angel hair. Served with 2 pieces of garlic bread.
Combo Spaghetti & Ravioli
Served with marinara sauce, choice of cheese or beef. Served with 2 pieces of garlic bread.
Baked Mostaccioli
Homemade sausage, lean beef, fresh garlic, fresh basil, mozzarella, ricotta, and imported cheese casserole, with meat sauce. Served with 2 pieces of garlic bread.
Cannelloni
Noodles stuffed with homemade beef sausage, spinach, and imported cheese served over a light bed of angel hair. Served with 2 pieces of garlic bread.
Old Favorites
Sausage Marsala
Sautéed with mushrooms, red and green peppers, onions, and wine, hot or mild, served with spaghetti marinara and 2 pieces of garlic bread.
Eggplant Parmigiano
Eggplant lightly breaded, baked with cheese and marinara sauce, served with spaghetti, and 2 pieces of garlic bread.
Poultry Entrées
Chicken Parmigiano
Served with spaghetti marinara. Chicken breast lightly breaded, baked with cheese and marinara sauce. Served with 2 pieces of garlic bread.
Chicken Milanese
Served with spaghetti marinara. Chicken breast lightly breaded and sautéed in garlic butter. Served with 2 pieces of garlic bread.
Chicken Alfredo Over Fettuccine
Sautéed chicken breast in a creamy blend of imported cheeses, herbs, and spices. Served with 2 pieces of garlic bread.
Chicken De Pomodoro Over Fettuccine
Boneless chicken, fresh basil, garlic, tomato, and imported cheese (allolio or red). Served with 2 pieces of garlic bread.
Chicken Lemon
Served with spaghetti marinara. Chicken breast sautéed with white wine, lemon, and garlic sauce. Served with 2 pieces of garlic bread.
Chicken Marsala
Served with spaghetti marinara. Chicken breast sautéed with Marsala wine and mushrooms. Served with 2 pieces of garlic bread.
Chicken Picatta
Served with spaghetti marinara. Chicken breast sautéed with capers, white wine, lemon, and a touch of garlic. Served with 2 pieces of garlic bread.
Chicken Cacciatore Over Fettuccine
Chicken breast sautéed with red and green peppers, onion, mushrooms, and wine in a red sauce. Served with 2 pieces of garlic bread.
Chicken Primavera Over Fettuccine
Chicken breast sautéed with fresh vegetables, basil, garlic, and imported cheeses, allolio-style. Served with 2 pieces of garlic bread.
Chicken Liver a La Caruso Over Fettuccine
Chicken livers sautéed with mushrooms, red and green peppers, onions, garlic, and wine in a red sauce. Served with 2 pieces of garlic bread.
Veal Entrées
Saltimbocca
Served with spaghetti marinara. Thinly sliced tender veal topped with rosemary, prosciutto, and provolone sautéed with white wine. Served with 2 pieces of garlic bread.
Veal Parmigiano
Served with spaghetti marinara. Lightly breaded veal, baked with cheese and marinara sauce. Served with 2 pieces of garlic bread.
Veal Marsala
Served with spaghetti marinara. Sautéed with Marsala wine and mushrooms. Served with 2 pieces of garlic bread.
Veal Picatta
Served with spaghetti marinara. Sautéed with capers, lemon, white wine, and a touch of garlic. Served with 2 pieces of garlic bread.
Veal Milanese
Served with spaghetti marinara. Thinly sliced tender veal lightly breaded and sautéed in garlic butter. Served with 2 pieces of garlic bread.
Veal Lemon
Served with spaghetti marinara. Veal sautéed with white wine, lemon, and garlic sauce. Served with 2 pieces of garlic bread.
Veal Cacciatore Over Spaghetti
Sautéed with mushrooms, red and green peppers, onions, wine, hot or mild, and red sauce. Served with 2 pieces of garlic bread.
Pork Entrées
House Special Osso Bucco (20 oz)
Pork shank simmered in a house made sauce, served with steamed vegetables and fettuccine pasta. Includes 2 pieces of garlic bread.
Seafood Specialty Entrées
Jumbo Shrimp Scampi (5 pcs)
Sautéed with garlic, lemon, and wine. Imported cheeses. Served on a bed of linguine.
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 2 pieces of garlic bread.
Lobster & Crab Cannelloni
Pasta stuffed with lobster and crab topped with white sherry shrimp sauce over a bed of linguini.
Blue Shell Mussels
Sautéed with garlic and herbs, served over a bed of linguini, mild or hot. Red or clear.
Calamari (Tender Squid) & Linguini
Tender squid simmered in a wine and tomato sauce. Mild, medium or hot.
Steamed Clams Marinara or Clear
Sautéed with garlic and herbs, served over a bed of linguini, mild or hot. Red or clear.
Jumbo Shrimp Diavolo (5 pcs)
Sautéed in wine and tomato sauce. Served on a bed of linguine. Mild, medium or hot.
Jumbo Shrimp Alfredo (5 pcs)
In a creamy blend of imported cheeses, herbs, and spices. Served on a bed of linguine.
Jumbo Shrimp Pesto (5 pcs)
Fresh basil and garlic sauce with roasted pine nuts. Served on a bed of linguine.
Fish (4 pcs) & Chips
Beer battered cod served with French fries, coleslaw, and tartar sauce.
Clam Sauce & Linguini
Tender clams, fresh garlic, white wine, and herbs served red, white, or allolio-style.
House Special Osso Bucco (20 oz)
Pork shank simmered in a light brown sauce, served with vegetables, fettuccine, and pieces of garlic bread.
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.
Lemon Cheesecake
This cheesecake is a combination of smooth creamy sweet cheese with a hint of zingy lemon. Perfectly topped with rich whipped cream.
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.
Cool Mint Chip
Oreo crust packed with premium cool and minty mint chip ice cream. Rich homemade fudge on top makes this the perfect after dinner mint.
Triple Chocolate Fudge Cake
Three layers of super moist dark chocolate cake with rich chocolate fudge icing. A chocolate lovers delight.
Cannoli
Reminiscent of Old World Sicily, Mario's famous cannoli, with their thin crispy shells and sweet ricotta filling are simply delicious.
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.
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.
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.
Dinner Special - Selection A
Spaghetti, Penne, Linguini, Fettuccine or Angel Hair
Served with marinara, meat or allolio-aglio sauce. Light heavyweight contender special comes with one piece of garlic bread.
Dinner Special - Selection B
Meatloaf Parmigiano
Served with spaghetti marinara. Light heavyweight contender special comes with one piece of garlic bread.
Fettuccine Alfredo
Creamy blend of imported cheeses. Light heavyweight contender special comes with one piece of garlic bread. .
Baked Mostaccioli
Light heavyweight contender special comes with one piece of garlic bread.
Ravioli Marinara
Served with cheese or beef. Light heavyweight contender special comes with one piece of garlic bread.
Eggplant Parmigiano
Served with spaghetti marinara. Light heavyweight contender special comes with one piece of garlic bread. Please note that no modifications can be accommodated.
Sausage Parmigiano
Served with spaghetti. Light heavyweight contender special comes with one piece of garlic bread.
Baked Lasagna
Light heavyweight contender special comes with one piece of garlic bread. .
Cannelloni
Over a light bed of angel hair. Light heavyweight contender special comes with one piece of garlic bread.
Manicotti
Over a light bed of angel hair. Light heavyweight contender special comes with one piece of garlic bread. .
Bow Tie Macaroni & Cheese
Creamy blend of imported cheeses. Light heavyweight contender special comes with one piece of garlic bread.
Dinner Special - Selection C
Chicken Alfredo
Over fettuccine. Light heavyweight contender special comes with one piece of garlic bread.
Chicken Primavera
Over fettuccine allolio-style. Light heavyweight contender special comes with one piece of garlic bread.
Chicken Parmigiano
Served with spaghetti marinara. Light heavyweight contender special comes with one piece of garlic bread.
Chicken Cacciatore
Over fettuccine. Light heavyweight contender special comes with one piece of garlic bread.
Chicken Tenders
Served with coleslaw and French fries. Light heavyweight contender special comes with one piece of garlic bread.
Chicken De Pomodoro
Over fettuccine allolio or red. Light heavyweight contender special comes with one piece of garlic bread.
Dinner Special - Selection D
Shrimp Scampi
Over linguini. Light heavyweight contender special comes with one piece of garlic bread.
Veal Parmigiano
Comes with spaghetti parmigiano. Light heavyweight contender special comes with one piece of garlic bread.
Sausage Cacciatore
Served over spaghetti. Light heavyweight contender special comes with one piece of garlic bread.
Clam Sauce
Red or white served over linguini. Light heavyweight contender special comes with one piece of garlic bread.
Shrimp Alfredo
Over linguini. Light heavyweight contender special comes with one piece of garlic bread.
Steak Pizzaiola
Served over spaghetti. Light heavyweight contender special comes with one piece of garlic bread.
Veal Cacciatore
Served over spaghetti. Light heavyweight contender special comes with one piece of garlic bread.
Shrimp Diavolo
Over linguini. Light heavyweight contender special comes with one piece of garlic bread.
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Recent Reviews
It was a nice peaceful place to eat. I had the mario special pizza the veggies were practically raw and I prefer my pizza and toppings roasted. I would go back but would try something different. The service was great and waitresses were very friendly.
June 2025
Went here with two adults two kids. Food and wine were delicious! I had the chicken piccata on pasta with Chardonnay the kids had butter noodles, my friend ordered the chicken parmigiana sandwich it was huge and so good. Also the caprese salad was big enough for four people to share. Will definitely be back
May 2025
Great place. Reminds me of an old fashioned restaurant. Love that they have price fixed lunch and dinner specials. Even my iced tea glass was nice size. Will definitely go back next time I visit Palm Springs.
October 2024
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