Il Corso Menu (Update 2025)
Introducing the menu at Il Corso, a charming Italian restaurant located in Palm Desert, CA. Offering a wide range of traditional Italian dishes, Il Corso caters to a variety of tastes and preferences. From delectable appetizers like Burrata e Fagiolini and Carpaccio Di Manzo, to mouth-watering pasta and pizza options such as Fettuccine Alfredo and Margherita Pizza, the menu is sure to satisfy any craving. For entrees, choose from Chicken Marsala, Filet Mignon, or Salmone Checca, all prepared with the freshest ingredients and served with flair. Customers rave about the quality of the food and the exceptional service provided by the staff. Whether you're looking for a romantic dinner or a casual meal with friends, Il Corso offers the perfect setting for a memorable dining experience.
Soup, Salad, Appetizer
Affettati & Formaggi Misti
Plate of mixed Italian Cold-Cuts and Cheese.
Burrata e Fagiolini
Green Beans, Tomatoes, Burrata cheese, EVOO
Calamari Griglia
Grilled Calamari served on rucola, tomatoes with a lemon juice olive oil dressing.
Carpaccio Di Manzo
Thinly slice filet mignon topped with Dijon mustard sauce, micro greens, cheese
Impepate di cozze
Black mussels sauted in your choice of garlic oil or marinara sauce.
Tomato Bruschetta
Polpette Di Carne (6)
Home-made meatballs (Half Dozen) in a tomato sauce.
Rustic Pizza Bread
Olive Marinate
Insalata Caprese
Insalata Di Bietole
Sliced red beets topped with mixed greens, walnuts and gorgonzola cheese. Vingerette dressing
Insalata Farro
Italian Barley, Cucumber, Beet, Eggplant, Tomato, Parmigiana cheese
Insalata Mista
Mixed greens with a balsamic dressing
Insalata Panzanella
Italian bread salad-Croutons, heirloom tomatoes, cucumbers, red onions, kalamata olives, vinegrette dressing.
Insalata Romana
il Corso version of a caesar salad.
Insalata Tricolore
Zuppa Del Giorno
Daily Soup
Polpo alla Griglia
Grilled octopus served on a salad of green beans, potatoes, lettuce, red onions.
Salsiccia Grigliata (6)
Home-made pork Sausage grilled (Half Dozen), tomato sauce on side
Calamari Fritti
Fettuccine Alfredo
Fettucine Pasta, Creamy cheese sauce
Linguini Pesto Genovese
Linguini in pesto sauce, green beans and potatoes
Tagliatelle AllEmiliana
Flat pasta in a creamy tomato sauce with peas, prosciutto and mushrooms.
Pappardelle Alla Bolognese
Ribbon pasta in a traditional meat sauce.
Lasagna
Home Made Pasta sheets, bchamel creme, meat sauce, over baked.
Risotto Boscaiola
Rigatoni, mushrooms, Creamy brown sauce
Spaghetti Polpette
Spaghetti Pasta, Tomato sauce, Meatballs
Spaghetti Pescatore
Arborio Rice, Clams, Mussels, Calamari, touch of tomato sauce.
Linguine Alle Vongole
Manilla clams in garlic oil sauce with spaghetti.
Spaghetti Lobster
Margherita
Build you own Pizza. Start with the basic - tomato sauce, cheese, and add the toppings you would like.
Romana Pizza
Calabrese Pizza
Pizza with Spicy Salame topping
Quattro Stagioni Pizza
The 4 seasons Pizza. Artichokes, Kalamata Olives, Ham Toppings
Pasta & Pizza
Entrees
Chicken Marsala
Chicken Breast, Mushroom & Marsala wine Sauce.
Filet Mignon
8 oz. filet mignon grilled with a brandy green peppercorn sauce, spinach & roasted potatoes on side
Grilled Veal Chop
Grilled 14 oz Bone-In Veal Chop, Wild Mushroom Sauce, Roasted Potatoes & Spinach
Lamb Chops
Lightly seasoned grilled lamb chops served with spinach and roasted potatoes.
Salmone Checca
8 oz salmon grilled with spinach. Sauce of chopped tomatoes, garlic, olives.
Striped Bass Filet
Striped Bass Filet (14-16oz) grilled, EVOO Lemon Juice, Julienne Vegetables
French Fries
Green Beans
Green Peas
Roasted Potatoes
Side Pasta
Small Side order of Pasta. You choose pasta type and sauce.
Spinach
Sauteed Spinach, garlic, EVOO
Julienne Vegetables
Mash Potatoes
Side
Sides
Specials
Pollo Mattone
Pollo Vesuvio
Pollo Parmigiana
Pollo Piccata
Veal Chop Parmigiana
Cioppino
Verdure Alla Griglia
Prosciutto And Melon
Farfalle Salmone
Pork Chop
Fish Sp
Gnocchi Vodka
Ravioli Ricotta Spinaci Marinara
Prawns Sp
Dover Sole
Swordfish Grilled
Rib Eye
Chicken Pallaird
Chicken Milanese
Veal Chop Milanese
Brazino
Insalata Di Tonno
Albacore Tuna, Red onions, Green Beans, Potatoes, Hardboiled egg.
Insalata Romana Con Gamberi
Insalata Romana Con Pollo
Our version of a caesar salad, grilled chicken.
Insalata Romana Con Salmone
Our version of a caesar salad, grilled salmon.
Panino Caprese
Prosciutto di parma, fresh mozzarella and sliced tomatoes Sandwich, choice of mixed green salad or french fries as side.
Panino Con Pollo
Panino Emiliana
Spicy salami, ham, rucola, burrata and tomato Sandwich, choice of mixed green salad or french fries as side.
Panino Polpette
Meatball Sandwich, choice of mixed green salad or french fries as side.
Panino Salsiccia
Sausage & Peppers Sandwich, choice of mixed green salad or french fries as side.
Pollo Paillard
Grilled Chicken Breast with Herbs, Sauteed spinach
Merluzzo Con Capperi
Wild Icelandic Cod, Lemon, butter, caper sauce, sauteed spinach
Spaghetti Picchio Pacchio
Spaghetti Pasta, Chopped Tomatoes, Garlic, EVOO