Ristorante Mamma Gina Menu

Welcome to Ristorante Mamma Gina, Palm Desert's culinary gem, where each dish embodies traditional Italian cuisine with a touch of love. The menu features a delightful selection of Zuppe like the rich Zuppa di Funghi with wild mushrooms and truffle oil, or the hearty Minestrone alla Genovese. For those craving pasta, the Paste e Risotti section highlights classics such as Spaghetti alla Bolognese and the creamy Capellini "Piero". Meat lovers will rejoice over the sumptuous Carne offerings, including the elegant Saltimbocca alla Romana and the decadent Osso Buco. Feature reviews mention the impeccable service, making each visit feel special. With a welcoming atmosphere and dishes that taste like home, Ristorante Mamma Gina is where every meal becomes a cherished memory.

ZUPPE

• Zuppa di Funghi

  GF Wild mushroom soup served with a touch of truffle oil

  US$12.90

• Pasta e Fagioli V Toscana

  Blended cannellini beans and tubetti pasta Tuscan style

  US$11.50

• Minestrone alla Genovese

  Classic minestrone Genoa style

  US$10.50

ANTIPASTI CALDI

• Zucchini Fritti

  Fried zucchini sticks

  US$12.00

• Calamaretti Fritti

  "The Best" fried calamari

  US$19.90

• Polenta "Pasticciata" al gorgonzola

  Baked polenta and sweet truffled gorgonzola cheese

  US$17.90

• Capesante allo Zafferano

  Pan seared fresh scallops in a saffron sauce ()

• Tegamino di Cozze e Vongole Fresche

  GF Fresh sautéed black mussels and Manila clams in white wine or tomato sauce

  US$19.00

ANTIPASTI FREDDI

• Bruschetta Mamma Gina

  Roasted sourdough bread topped with diced tomatoes, garlic and basil

  US$11.00

• Insalata Mamma Gina

  GF Chopped salad with lettuce, tomatoes, bell peppers, onions, capers and a touch of anchovy served with our vinaigrette dressing

  US$13.50

• Insalata "Romana"

  Our classic Caesar Salad with shaved parmesan cheese

  US$14.50

• Mamma Gina Wedge

  (Cannot be chopped) Iceberg lettuce served with tomatoes, red onion, bacon bits, creamy blue cheese dressing

  US$15.50

• Antipasto Italiano

  Artisan cold cuts and cheese Tuscan style

  US$20.00

• Caprese Mamma Gina

  GFV Heirloom tomatoes served with "Burrata" cheese, drizzled with our house balsamic dressing

  US$17.50

• Insalata "Gustosa"

  Romaine lettuce with goat cheese, walnuts, poached pear, with our house Italian dressing

  US$15.50

• Carpaccio di Bue

  G Thinly sliced beef tenderloin topped with arugula (rocket salad). shaved parmesan cheese and capers, served with our lemon vinaigrette

  US$17.25

• Prosciutto Parma con Melone

  GF Parma prosciutto (18 months old) served with melon

  US$19.00

• Insalata di Gamberetti e Fagioli con Tartufo

  Baby mixed greens, seared shrimp and cannellini bean salad with our Italian truffle dressing

  US$18.50

PASTE E RISOTTI

• Capellini al Pomodoro

  Capellini pasta with our tomato and basil sauce

  US$22.50

• Capellini "Piero"

  Capellini pasta sautéed in butter and topped with a combo of tomato, creamy spinach sauce, and a scoop of ricotta cheese

  US$28.90

• Spaghetti alla Bolognese

  Spaghetti with our classic fresh veal and vegetable ragú

  US$27.00

• Spaghetti alla Carbonara

  Spaghetti with egg yolk, pancetta, and a touch of cream

  US$27.50

• Risotto o Fettuccine alla Mamma Gina

  Italian arbario risotto or homemade fettuccine with imported wild porcini mushroom sauce

  US$28.50

• Fettuccine ai Funghi Porcini e Tartufo Nero

  Egg fettuccine in olive oil, porcini mushroom, and black truffle sauce

  US$31.90

• Gnocchi al Gorgonzola

  Homemade potato dumplings with gorgonzola cheese sauce

  US$27.50

• Linguini alla Diavola con Gamberi

  Linguine Diavola style with shrimp

  US$31.90

• Rigatoni allo Zafferano

  Rigatoni with sausage and bell peppers in a creamy mascarpone cheese and saffron sauce

  US$29.90

• Linguine Mare

  Linguine with our fresh seafood of the day in a light tomato sauce

  US$32.50

• Linguine alla Puttanesca

  Linguine with tomato sauce, garlic, capers, black olives and a touch of anchovy

  US$27.00

• Cannelloni alla Fiorentina

  Baked homemade crepes stuffed with fresh ricotta cheese and spinach and topped with tomato sauce and béchamel

  US$26.50

• Pappardelle alla Contadina

  Wide egg fettuccine with an italian sausage, bell pepper and veal ragú

  US$27.50

• Mezzelune all'Aragosta

  Homemade black squid ink ravioli stuffed with fresh ricotta cheese and lobster meat in a rosé sauce

  US$29.00

• Melanzane al Forno

  Baked eggplant with mozzarella, fontina and parmesan cheese (20 min cooking time)

  US$29.50

CARNE

• Saltimbocca alla Romana

  Sautéed veal scaloppine topped with San Daniele prosciutto and fresh sage in a "Castelli Romani" white wine reduction. with mashed potatoes and spinach

  US$36.90

• Osso Buco di Vitella alla Fiorentina

  Fresh center cut veal shank braised Florentine style, with polenta and spinach

  US$49.90

• Scaloppine Nonno Piero

  Veal scaloppine with a mushroom medley and Marsala sauce served with mashed potatoes and spinach

  US$36.90

• Piccata Di Vitello Al Limone

  Sautéed veal "piccata" with lemon, butter and capers, served with mashed potatoes and spinach

  US$37.90

• Costolette di Agnello alla Griglia

  GF Grilled lamb chops with mint jelly served with polenta and brussel sprouts

  US$53.90

• Costola di Vitella alla Griglia

  GF "The Best" 16 oz. fresh veal chop from our broiler, with roasted potatoes and spinach

  US$34.90

• Costola di Maiale "Valdostana"

  Pork Chop stuffed with fontina cheese and prosciutto, lightly breaded in a Cognac and mushroom sauce with mashed potatoes and spinach*

  US$34.90

• New York alla Griglia

  16 oz. grilled USDA Prime New York steak grilled and served with a mushroom medley, roasted potatoes and arugula with shaved Parmesan cheese

  US$52.90

• Filetto di Manzo con Salsa di Funghi

  GF Brailed filet mignon served with our mushroom medley sauce, with roasted potatoes and spinach*

  US$47.50

• Pollo Toscano

  GF Tuscan baked organic chicken with roasted potatoes and spinach*

  US$30.90

• Pollo "Paillard"

  Breaded and grilled chicken breast (marinated in Tuscan herbs) "Paillard style topped with an arugula and cherry tomato salad in a light lemon dressing, with cannellini beans and spinach

  US$29.00

• Pollo Alla Cacciatora

  Braised chicken breast cooked in garlic, tomato, onion, alive and bell pepper sauce with polenta and spinach*

  US$30.00

PESCE

• Capesante allo Zafferano

  GF Fresh Atlantic jumbo scallops on a bed of asparagus and saffron sauce served with mashed potatoes [)

• Salmone "Mediterraneo"

  GF Fresh Atlantic salmon from our grill with sun-dried tomatoes, Kalamata olives and caper sauce served with mashed potatoes and asparagus

  US$36.90

• Ippoglosso Al Limone

  GF Fresh Halibut in a white wine, lemon, butter and parsley sauce served with mashed potatoes and asparagus

  US$49.90

• Brodetto di Pesce Fresco

  GF Cioppino style fish stew with calamari, salmon. mussels, clams, scallops and shrimp in a light saffron tomato broth

  US$41.50

• Gamberoni "Scampi"

  Jumbo shrimp sautéed scampi style. with mashed potatoes and spinach

  US$37.00

• Branzino "Livornese"

  GF Fresh sea bass "Livornese" style with capers, olives and cherry tomatoes, served with mashed potatoes and spinach*

  US$43.00

SIDE DISHES

• Spaghetti Bolognese

  US$11.50

• Penne Pesto

  US$12.50

• Linguine Aglio e Olio

  US$10.00

• Capellini Pomo

  US$10.00