La Bella Cucina
Trattoria
Eat In ~ Take Out Deli ~ Online ~ Catering ~ Palm Desert, CA


$2.50 CHARGE ON ALL EXTRA PLATE OR SPLIT ORDERS
WE WILL NOT SPLIT LUNCH ORDERS

Antipasto - Appetizers

6.95 Fried Zucchini
7.95 Fried Calimari
6.95 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
3.95 5.95 Italian Mista
Assorted baby greens with an Italian Vinaigrette
3.95 5.95 Cucumber & Red Onion Salad
on a bed of mista salad
5.95 8.95 Mozzarella Caprese
Fresh Polly-O Mozzarella with chopped tomato,
extra virgin olive oil, basil and pesto
3.95 5.95 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 Calimari Salad
A house specialty
10.95 La Bella Cucina Antipasto
Assorted appetizers and salads from the deli case
5.95 8.95 Insalata A La Grilla
Assorted grilled vegetables on a bed of mista salad
5.95 8.95 Mediterranean Insalata
Baby greens with chopped red onions, olives,
cucumbers, tomato, and feta cheese
10.95 Traditional Antipasto Platter
Assorted meats and cheeses from our deli case


Cold Sandwiches
(Served at Lunch only Till 4:30)
All sandwiches are prepared with a homemade fresh Italian roll,choiceof lettuce, tomato, red onions, Italian dressing. Served with choice of pasta salad, potato salad, cucumber and onion salad or a mixed greens.

6.95 Ham A traditional favorite A healthy choice
6.95 Turkey
6.95 Italian Sub A house specialty Salami, ham, mortadella,
and provolone cheese
6.95 Roast Beef
7.95 La Bella Cucina Sub
The Italian way… salami, mortadella, capocolla, prosciutto,
provolone cheese.
8.95 Angelina Prosciutto Caprese Sub
Prosciutto, fresh mozzarella, sliced tomatoes & fresh basil
(no lettuce & onions)
8.95 East Coast Grinder
Prosciutto, roasted peppers. buffalo mozzarella and
Italian vinaigrette
5.95 1/2 Sandwich with small Soup or small Mista Salad
Your choice of cold turkey, ham, roast beef or Italian sub
5.95 Combo Lunch Special
Pasta marinara and Small Mista Salad


Hot Sandwiches
(Served at Lunch only Till 4:30)
Served with your choice of pasta salad, potato salad cucumber and
onion salad or mixed greens.

7.95 Polpette
Homemade meatball in tomato sauce with mozzerella cheese
8.95 Salsicce
Homemade sausage. Served with bell peppers & onions or marinara
sauce and cheese
6.95 Hot Roast Beef Dip
Traditional hot dip
7.95 Melanzane Parmigiana
Eggplant parmigiana
9.95 Pollo alla Parmigiana
Chicken parmigiana
8.95 Panini Melanzane
Grilled eggplant, roasted peppers, mozzarella cheese, babygreens and house dressing

 

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


Pollo - Chicken
Add 1.00 for any pasta substitution

7.95 Quarter Chicken
Roasted, served with a small mixed green salad or side ofpasta marinara
9.95 Half Chicken Roasted, served with a small mixed green salad or side ofpasta marinara
9.95 Pollo alla Parmigiana
Chicken breast breaded and topped with tomato sauce,melted mozzarella cheese and a side of pasta tomato sauce
12.95 Pollo alla Piccata
Chicken breast sautéed in lemon, butter and parsley, and a side of pasta marinara
12.95 Pollo alla Marsala
Chicken breast sautéed in Marsala wine and artichoke hearts.Served with a side of pasta Marinara
16.95 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 marinaraor steamed veggirs.


Al Forno - From the Oven
(Lunch served until 4:30pm only)

LUNCH DINNER  
6.95 8.95 Traditional Melanzane Parmigiana
Eggplant with tomato sauce and mozzarella cheese and a side of pasta tomato sauce
6.95 8.95 Grilled Melanzane Parmigiana
Grilled eggplant with tomato sauce and mozzarella cheese and a side of pasta tomato sauce
7.95 10.95 Rolled Eggplant
With ricotta cheese, pesto, kalamata olives, baked in marinara sauce
6.95 8.95 Rigatoni Al Forno
Rigatoni baked with tomato sauce, ricotta and
mozzarella cheese (add $2.00 for meat sauce)
  7.95 Manicotti
Two thin pasta shells stuffed with luscious ricotta cheese
  8.95 Cannelloni
Stuffed with assorted meats baked in tomato sauce and topped with besciamella creame sauce
  8.95 Homemade Lasagna
A quatro formaggio lasagna (Add 2.00 for meat sauce)
  15.95 Veal Parmigiana
Breaded Veal baked in tomato sauce and topped with mozzarella.with side of pasta tomato sauce or steamed veggies


Pasta…
(Lunch served until 4:30pm only)
Choice of Penne, Rigatoni, Spaghettini, Linguini or Angel Hair

 

LUNCH DINNER  
6.95 7.95 Aglio e Olio
Fresh garlic and olive oil and red peppers
6.95 9.95 Pesto
Fresh basil, garlic, olive oil cheese, pignoli nuts and cream
6.95 9.95 Filetti Di Pomodoro
Fresh tomato sauce, basil, garlic and olive oil
6.95 7.95 Arrabbiata
Marinara sauce, garlic and crushed red peppers (spicy)
  7.95 Ravioli
Cheese filled pasta with marinara sauce
(ADD $2.00 for meat sauce)
6.95 9.95 Salsicce e Peperoni
Italian sausage, onions and bell peppers. Sautéed in marinara sauce
6.95 8.95 Checca
Fresh chopped tomato, basil, garlic and olive oil
6.95
8.95
Alfredo
A traditional white cream sauce
(Add $2.00 with shrimp or chicken with Alfredo pasta only)
7.95 10.95 Bolognese
Classic homemade meat sauce
  11.95 Carbonara
Sautéed Pencetta with beaten egg, black pepper and Romano cheese
  11.95 Putanesca
Tomato sauce sautéd with capers, black olives, garlic, onions & anchovies
  11.95 Penne ala Vodka sauce
Sautéed Pancetta in garlic, Vodka, marinara sauce, Romano cheese, touch of cream and fresh basil
  14.95 Chicken & Spainach Ravioli
Ravioli stuffed with chicken & spinach sautéed with mushrooms in a pink sherry wine sauce.
  14.95 Crab Ravioli
Sautéed in a pink sherry wine sauce.
Add $2.95 for a side order of meatballs, sausage, chicken breast or fresh vegetables.


Pesci - From the Sea
All entrees served with linguini pasta unless otherwise requested

12.95 Calimari Pasta
Fresh calimari sauteed in marinara sauce (hint of red pepper)
13.95 Mussels
Fresh black mussels in your choice of red or white sauce
(hint of red pepper)
13.95 Clams
Fresh baby clams in your choice of red or white sauce
(hint of red pepper)
13.95 Shrimp
Fresh shrimp served with either marinara or “Fra Diablo”
hot and spicy!
14.95 Clams & Shrimp Combo
Fresh baby clams & shrimp in your choice of red or white sauce (hint of red pepper)
14.95 Clams & Mussels Combo
Fresh baby clams & fresh mussels in your choice of red or whitesauce (hint of red pepper)
16.95 Pescatori
A hearty combination of fresh baby clams, black mussels,
shrimp, calimari and a piece of fish sauteed in their
natural juices
16.95 Fresh Sanddabbs
Sautéed in lemon & butter with a side of Pasta marinara or
steamed veggies
16.95 Fresh Pacific Salmon
Grilled sautéed in lemon butter, or piccata sauce. Served with a side of pasta marinara or steamed veggies
18.95 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 Caffe’ - Coffee

4.95 Spumoni 2.75 Espresso
4.95 Cheesecake 3.25 Doppio Espresso
4.95 Tiramisu’ 3.50 Cappuccino
4.95 Cannoli 3.50 Iced Cappuccino
4.95 Dolci of the Day 2.25 Caffe’ Americana
(american coffee)
2.50 5.00 Aqua Minerale (Bottled Mineral Water)
Sodas 2.00 Ice Tea 2.00
Juices & Bottle tea 2.50  
Vino by the Glass...See Wine List
Birra - Beer
3.75 Domestic Budweiser, Bud Light, MGD, Lite, Coor’s Light, O’Doul’s
3.75 Imported Peroni, Moretti, Beck’s, Corona, St Paui Girl, St Pauli non


WE RESERVE THE RIGHT TO REFUSE SERVICE TO ANYONE