Castellis Menu (Update 2025)
Welcome to Castellis, a distinguished Italian seafood wine bar nestled in Palm Desert, CA. Here, culinary creativity meets a vibrant atmosphere that welcomes both casual diners and special occasions. The menu is an exquisite fusion of time-honored Italian flavors and fresh seafood delights, promising something remarkable on every plate.
- Antipasti features tempting options like Escargot Italiano and Lido Di Roma, making it a perfect start to your meal.
- Salads like the Bocconcini Di Mozzarella Caprese showcase the finest ingredients, perfectly paired with light dressings.
- Your taste buds will dance with entrees such as the succulent Pollo Michelangelo, each dish inventive yet comforting.
- With numerous vegetarian options and ADA-compliant facilities, everyone can savor the experience.
Join us on Fridays, Saturdays, or Sundays to enjoy happy hour specials and discover why Castellis is the ultimate destination for both casual dining and celebrations!
Antipasti
Fresh Minestrone Zuppa
Escargot Italiano
Cannelloni
Bruschetta
Antipasto For Two
assorted meats, cheeses, seafood & marinated vegetables.
Shrimp Dijon Della Casa
Seared Ahi
Toasted Artichoke Hearts
Fried Calamari
Lido Di Roma
a delicate combination of tender baby squid, bay scallops, shrimp, baby lobster, tossed with fennel, green onions, fresh basil, white wine, fresh lemon, garlic, extra virgin olive oil.
Crab Stuffed Mushrooms
Beef Carpaccio
Insalata Di Casa
romaine, radicchio & spinach, sliced red onions, artichoke hearts, hearts of palm, mushrooms, roma tomatoes, fennel, sliced red peppers and castellis house dressing.
Insalata Di Spinaci
baby spinach leaves tossed with our own sweet and sour prosciutto dressing. topped with goat cheese and mushrooms.
Insalata Di Caesar
crisp romaine lettuce tossed with our homemade, zesty dressing. sprinkled with imported romano cheese.
Bocconcini Di Mozzarella Caprese
freshly sliced roma tomatoes with fresh buffalo mozzarella, drizzled with light extra virgin olive oil, balsamic vinegar and fresh basil.
Al Capone
freshly sliced roma tomatoes, topped with artichoke hearts, hearts of palm, sliced red onions, anchovies and a fresh basil dressing.
Insalata de Pere e Gorgonzola
Fresh spring mix, tossed with balsamic vinagarette,topped with candied walnuts, gorgonzola cheese, and carmelized pears
Barbabietola Beet Salad
baby red and gold beets served on baby spinach, tossed in a balsamic vinegarette, topped with goat cheese, pear tomatoes & balsamic glaze.
Insalata Di Roma
Pollo
Pollo Michelangelo
charbroiled boneless breast of chicken with a sauce of dijon mustard, garlic, mushrooms, white wine and a touch of the chefs special secret spices.
Pollo Giovanni
charbroiled breast of chicken topped with a touch of marinara, prosciutto, and mozzarella in a marsala wine, mushroom and diced tomato sauce.
Pollo Al'carciofa
charbroiled boneless breast of chicken, topped with a sauce of white wine, fresh mushrooms, quartered artichoke heart and fresh herbs.
Pollo Allarancio
charbroiled boneless breast of chicken, topped with oranges, kiwi and fresh berries. smothered in an orange sherry glaze and topped with pine nuts.
Fettuccine Alfredo
speciality of the house! fresh homemade pasta with cream, butter and freshly grated parmigiana from parma, italy.
Gnocci Al Pesto
fresh pasta with a basil cream sauce, garlic, parsley, extra virgin olive oil, pine nuts and freshly grated parmigiana.
Rigatoni Con Broccoli
fresh pasta tossed in a light tomato cream sauce of mushrooms, broccoli and sun dried tomatoes.
Linguine Alle Vongole
imported pasta prepared in a white clam sauce, extra virgin olive oil with garlic, green onions, basil and fresh italian parsley.
Linguine Di Mare
imported pasta with tender baby calamari, shrimp, baby lobster, scallops, fennel and diced green onions. finished in our special marinara sauce.
Linguine Al Pomodoro Fresco
imported pasta served in a sauce of diced roma tomatoes, fresh basil and garlic.
Linguine Alle Bolognese
imported pasta prepared in a sauce of diced tomatoes, red wine, ground beef, mushrooms and grated parmigiana.
Tortellini Romano
beef stuffed pasta in a romano cream sauce with prosciutto, mushrooms, peas and freshly grated parmigiana.
Ravioli Florentine
jumbo cheese and spinach filled ravioli, served with a tomato creme Parmarosa sauce.
Ravioli Aragosta
lobster & cheese stuffed ravioli served with vodka gorganzola cream sauce.
Paste
Risotto
Risotto Tutto Mare
arbrio rice with scallops and shrimp in a lobster stock, served with a smooth safron sauce.
Risotto Con Funghi
imported carnaroli rice with fresh shitake, cremini mushrooms, peas italian sausage, & romano cheese.
Scampi Della Casa
jumbo shrimp marinated in extra virgin olive oil and fresh garlic. sauteed in a sauce of white wine, lemon and butter.
Coda Di Aragosta
twin 8oz. australian lobster tails broiled and topped with a light lemon and butter sauce.
Scallopes Cippollina
seared jumbo sea scallops served on a bed of linguine olio and topped with a light sauce of white wine, lemon, garlic, green onions, fresh basil and pimentos.
Seafood Portofino
australian lobster tail, jumbo shrimp scampi & jumbo sea scallops on a bed of linguini with clam sauce.
Bistecca Aragosta
10oz. prime filet mignon, charbroiled to perfection your way. served with an 8oz. lobster tail in a light lemon butter sauce.
Pesce
Vitello
Osso Buco Cardinale
on-bone veal shank, seared and then braised in a sauce of diced tomato marinara, prosciutto, fresh mushrooms, white wine, peas, celery, carrots and onions. a local favorite!
Lombatina Di Vitello Alla Mostarda
18oz. rib-eye veal chop, charbroiled to perfection and served in a sauce of dijon mustard, white wine and fresh mushrooms.
Vitello Alla Piccatina
fresh, thinly sliced and pounded veal sauteed in a light sauce of extra virgin olive oil, lemon, white wine, capers and fresh mushrooms.
Vitello Alla Parmigiana
fresh, thinly sliced and pounded veal, sauteed and topped with our own zesty marinara sauce, melted parmagiana and mozzarella cheese.
Vitello Alla Milanese
rib-eye veal chop, pounded and lightly breaded. sauteed in extra virgin olive oil, de-glazed in a cream sherry wine. served with fresh lemon.
Pranzo Del Padrino
the godfather's dinner! the best of 3 worlds! tenderloin beef spiedini, shrimp scampi and vitello alla piccatina.
Castelli's Pork Chops
two center cut chop, marinated all day in fresh herbs and seasonings, charbroiled to perfection and served with a sherry wine glaze and fresh baked apples.
Pietanze
Manzo
Filetto Al Marsala
9 oz. prime filet mignon, charbroiled and topped with a marsala wine sauce and portobello mushrooms.
Bistecca Pepe
a 16oz. prime new york strip, charbroiled to perfection. served with a sherry wine sauce of fresh mushrooms, onions, and tri-colored bell peppers.
Agnello Abruzzese
baby rack of lamb, marinated and charbroiled, in a sauce of sherry wine, green onions, garlic, lemon, basil, mushrooms and rosemary. served on a bed of mushroom risotto.
Bistecca Gorganzola
prime 22oz. bone-in rib eye, charbroiled to perfection with melted gorganzola cheese.
Broccoli Or Asparagus
Green Beans Almondine
Eggplant Parmigiana
Sauteed Spinach
Verdure
Frutta & Dolce
Castellis After Dark
french vanilla ice cream, with layers of fresh strawberries and chocolate mousse, topped with amaretto, whipped cream and amaretto cookies.
Tiramisu
a special blend of fresh mascarpone cream cheese, imported lady fingers dipped in coffee liqueur and topped with ghirardelli chocolate.