Giuseppes Palm Desert Lunch Menu
Lunch Menu
Lunch Salads
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Caesar Salad $12.00
Romaine, Parmigiano, croutons, and house-made anchovy dressing—classic and bold.
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Arugula $12.00
Baby arugula tossed with EVOO and lemon juice, topped with shaved Parmesan. (V, LC)
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Caprese $15.00
Heirloom tomatoes, fresh mozzarella, basil, balsamic glaze—simple, fresh, and classically Italian. (V, LC)
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Spinach Pancetta Salad $15.00
Baby spinach in warm pancetta dressing with portobello mushrooms, crispy prosciutto, and a jammy egg.
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Chopped Italian Salad $16.00
Iceberg and radicchio, salami, mozzarella, chickpeas, olives, pepperoncini, and herb vinaigrette. Kalamata Olives, Red Onion, Cherry Tomatoes, Pepperoncini and Our Homemade Herb Vinaigrette.
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Giuseppe’s House Salad $12.00
Organic mixed greens, garbanzo beans, red onions, Roma tomatoes, and beets. Tossed with our house-made balsamic vinaigrette.
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Protein Salad $12.00
una, Hard Boil Egg, Crispy Artichokes, Celery, EVOO, S+P, and Lemon Juice
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Protein Add Ons $7.00
Chicken, Shrimp, Salmon, Chicken Salad, or Tuna Salad
Lunch Appetizers
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Bread Service: House-Made Focaccia Bread $5.00
EVOO & flakey salt. Olive tapenade available upon request.
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Cheesy Garlic Bread $12.00
House-baked with garlic-herb butter, golden and bubbly. Served with warm marinara and melted Wisconsin mozzarella. (V)
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Chicago-Style Fries $10.00
Crispy fries topped with giardiniera, sport peppers, and melted mozzarella—bold, tangy, and addictive. (V)
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Crispy Calamari $16.00
Sliced calamari steaks, lightly breaded and fried. Served with spicy marinara and lemon pepper.
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Roman Artichokes $13.00
Carciofi alla Romana—pan-braised and served cold. A Roman classic.
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Crispy Brussels Sprouts $15.00
Brown butter balsamic glaze, charred lemon, Parmesan, and lemon aioli.
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Bacon_Wrapped Dates $16.00
6 Oven-Baked Dates filled with Ricotta Cheese and Pesto
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Meatballs & Ricotta $13.00
House marinara, whipped ricotta, Parmesan, and garlic bread.
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Buffalo Wings $15.00
Six crispy wings tossed in Frank’s RedHot. Served with celery, carrots, and blue cheese dressing.
Lunch Handheld Mains
Sides: Fries, Chicago Vintner’s Chips, Pasta Salad, Potato Salad, or Side Salad (+$2)
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Chicago Italian Beef / w. Sausage $19 / $23
Gonnella roll, hot or mild giardiniera, sweet roasted peppers, and savory au jus. Served dry, wet, or drenched. Add melted mozzarella or grilled sausage for the full “combo.”
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Chicago Hot Dog – $14 or 2 for $20 $14 / $20
All-beef dog in a poppy seed bun with mustard, neon relish, onions, tomato, pickle spear, sport peppers, and celery salt. Never ketchup.
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Shadow Ridge Smash $16
Double smashed patties with crispy edges, American cheese, grilled onions, and pickles on a toasted bun. Add giardiniera for a Chicago kick.
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Meatball Sandwich $17
House meatballs in tomato sauce, toasted roll, melted mozzarella— warm, messy, unforgettable.
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Italian Grinder $17
Cotto salami, mortadella, pepperoni, mozzarella, tomatoes, pepperoncini, red onion, olives, romaine, pesto spread, and house Italian dressing. Served cold or slightly warmed.
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Sausage & Peppers Grinder $18.00
Grilled Chicago-style sausage, sweet roasted peppers, sautéed onions, toasted Gonnella roll. Add mozzarella or giardiniera.
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Grilled Chicken Sandwich $18.00
Marinated chicken breast, romaine, tomato, red onion, chipotle aioli, warm Gonnella roll.
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Crispy Fried Chicken Sandwich $18.00
Hand-breaded chicken breast, marinated in buttermilk and spices, fried golden and stacked on a toasted Gonnella roll with chipotle aioli, crisp lettuce, tomato, and house pickles.
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Dijon Chicken Salad Sandwich $16.00
Chicken breast, mayo, Dijon mustard, honey, grapes, dried cranberries, and chives.
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Tuna Salad Sandwich $16.00
Albacore Tuna, Mayonnaise, Onion, Celery Seed. Fresh and Simple, but really Tasty
Lunch Entrees
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Marinara Spaghetti $17.00House tomato sauce over fresh spaghetti. Add meatballs or sausage link. +7.00
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Bolognese Spaghetti $24.00Slow-simmered meat ragu over paccheri, topped with ricotta. Add meatballs + 7.00
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Lasagna $25.00Layers of ricotta, Wisconsin mozzarella, beef, sausage, and marinara—baked golden.
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Chicken Parmigiana $27.00Breaded chicken cutlet, marinara, melted mozzarella, served with Spaghetti and Chef’s Veggies
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Eggplant Parmigiana $26.50Rolled eggplant stuffed with ricotta and spinach, baked in marinara. (V) served with Spaghetti and Chef’s Veggies
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Chicken Piccata $27.50Chicken thinly pounded and dusted with flour, cooked in a white wine reduction with fresh garlic, lemon juice, butter, and a burst of briny flavor from capers. served with Spaghetti and Chef’s Veggies
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Shrimp Scampi $26.00Sautéed shrimp in garlic-wine butter and lemon, served over linguine.
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Sausage & Pink Vodka Sauce $25.00Creamy pink vodka sauce with marinara, cream, and a splash of vodka. Fresh Penne, finished with basil, sautéed onions, and crumbled Italian sausage. Recommended with Fresh Spaghetti Pasta.
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Grilled Salmon $33.00Herb-crusted Atlantic salmon with lemon caper sauce, asparagus, and pasta. (LC)
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Fettuccine Alfredo $24.00Homemade Creamy Alfredo Sauce with Roasted Garlic, Fresh Parmesan Cheese, Shallots & White Wine.
- Fettuccine Chicken Pesto $25.00
Pasta tossed with in Our Creamy-House Pesto with Tomatoes and Artichoke Hearts.
- Steak Frites $36.00
12 oz. Grilled Hanger Steak, Herb Butter & Truffle Fries
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Frutti Di Mare $28.00Shrimp, Salmon, Clams and White Fish Served with a Marinara Sauce Over Linguini
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Filet Of Sole $27.00White Wine Reduction with Fresh Garlic, Lemon Juice, Butter & a Burst of Briny Flavor From Capers. Served with Penne Marinara & Chef Veggies.
Lunch Pizza
10" Hand-Tossed (Cut in Squares)
6" Chicago Deep Dish Personal Pan
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House Special $18.00
Sausage, Pepperoni, Onions, Mushrooms, Tomatoes
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Joe's Special $18.00
Sausage, Red Onions, Bell Peppers, Basil Pesto & Tomato Sauce
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Eggplant Special $18.00
Mozzarella, Breaded Eggplant, Basil, Ricotta Cheese
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Vegetarian Special $18.00
Mushrooms, Onions, Tomatoes, Spinach, Basil, Artichoke Hearts
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Prosciutto E Funghi $18.00
Fresh Mozzarella, Prosciutto, Portobello Mushrooms
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Hot Honey Burrata Pepperoni $18.00
Fresh Mozzarella, Prosciutto, Portobello Mushrooms
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Margherita $18.00
omato Strips, Fresh Mozzarella, Garlic, Basil
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White Greek Special $18.00
White Sauce, Chicken, Mozzarella, Sun-Dried Tomatoes.
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Pizza Bianco $18.00
Fresh Mozzarella, Ricotta, EVOO
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BBQ Chicken $18.00
BBQ Sauce, Chicken, Red Onions, Mozzarella, Fresh Cilantro