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Backstreet Bistro

Italian Restaurant$$$$

Palm Desert

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Backstreet Bistro

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Lunch

Available daily from 11am. Don’t Forget To Ask About Our Wonderful Desserts

Main

Soup of the Day

3.00

Half & Half

9.00

Choice of Two: Soup of the day, 1/2 Sandwich; Oven Roasted Turkey, Tuna melt or Vegan Half salad; Mixed Greens, Caesar or Spinach

Bistro Salads

Capreses

9.00

Fresh Mozzarella, Ripe Garden Tomatoes and Basil with Balsamic Vinaigrette

Spinach Salad

10.00

Fresh Spinach, Red Onions, Walnuts, Black Olives and Gorgonzola Tossed in our own Raspberry Vinaigrette

Bistro Albacore Salad

13.00

Tender White Albacore Tuna, Chopped Romaine Lettuce, Black Olives, Tomato, Fresh Avocado and Capers tossed with Caesar Dressing

Grilled Vegetable & Arugula Salad

12.00

Arugula lettuce topped with an assortment of balsamic marinated grilled veggies

Fruit and Scoops

12.00

Your choice pf two scoops of Albacore Tuna Salad, Egg Salad, or Cottage Cheese on a bed of Romaine Lettuce and Fresh Seasonal Fruit

Classic Caesar Salad

9.00

Shrimp Salad

14.00

Succulent Jumbo Shrimp served over Fresh Garden Greens with Tomatoes, Olives, Red Onions & Walnuts tossed with our Delicate Raspberry Vinaigrette

President Salad

12.00

Chopped Romaine, Turkey, Swiss Cheese, Dates, Walnuts, Grapefruit and Mandarin Oranges tossed with Honey Poppy Seed Dressing

Patio Salad

14.00

Chopped romaine lettuce topped with a half pound Angus burger, sliced tomato, red onion, avocado and shredded jack cheese served with a side of 1000 island dressing

Sandwiches

All sandwiches served with mixed green salad, French fries or fresh fruit

Albacore Tuna Melt

10.00

Grilled Albacore Tuna and Melted Cheddar Cheese served on Toasted Sourdough Bread

Classic Reuben On Rye

12.00

Thinly Sliced Pastrami, Sauerkraut, Swiss Cheese and Thousand Island Dressing served on Marble Rye

The Vegan

10.00

Grilled Eggplant, Zucchini, Carrots, Tomato, Red Onion and Avocado served on Five-Grain Whole Wheat Bread

The Bistro Burger

11.00

Eight Juicy Ounces of Angus Beef, Lettuce, Tomato, Pickles and Onions on a Kaiser Bun

Blta

10.00

Crispy bacon, romaine lettuce, tomato & avocado served on grilled whole wheat bread

Grilled Chicken Breast

12.00

Grilled Chicken Breast with Roasted Tri-colored Bell Peppers served on a Kaiser Bun

Chicken Ciabatta

12.00

Grilled Chicken Breast, Avocado, Romaine Lettuce, Tomato and Swiss Cheese on a Fresh Ciabatta

Bistro Turkey Club

11.00

Turkey, Ham, Cheddar, Swiss, Bacon, Lettuce and Tomato served on Three Pieces of Grilled White Bread

Italian Hoagie

12.00

Salami, ham, turkey, swiss cheese, tomatoes, pepperchini, & romaine lettuce with Italian vinaigrette

California Club

12.00

Grilled chicken breast topped with melted swiss cheese, crispy bacon, avocado, lettuce, tomato & mayo on grilled sourdough

Oven Roasted Turkey

9.00

Stacks of Turkey, Crisp Romaine Lettuce and Tomato, served on White Bread

Sand Dabs

13.00

Two fillets pan seared & topped with lemon caper Piccata sauce, served with choice of sautéed spinach or pasta with homemade marinara sauce

Breakfast

Available Saturday & Sunday 8-1pm

Main

Backstreet Omelet Your Way

9.50

Chicken, Turkey, Ham, Bacon, Sausage, Mushrooms, Avocado, Fresh Jalapeños, Onion, Tomato, Olives, Spinach, Cheddar, Jack, Mozzarella or Feta. Served with choice of toast & home fried potatoes

Salmon Benedict

11.00

Two Poached Eggs Served on grilled English Muffin and smoked salmon, Topped with Home Made Hollandaise Sauce. Served with Home Fried Potatoes

Slim Jim

6.50

Two Eggs Any Style, Sliced Tomatoes and Cottage Cheese

Lox & Bagel

10.50

Nova Scotia lox, Red Onion, Tomato and Capers, Hard boiled egg, Served with a Toasted Bagel and Cream Cheese

Lemon Ricotta Pancakes

9.50

Three Fluffy Pancakes with lemon Zest & Ricotta Cheese. Served with Home Made Raspberry Butter

French Toast

6.95

Two Thick Slices with Butter and Warm Maple Syrup

Big Boy’s Breakfast

12.00

Three Eggs Any Style, Two buttermilk Pancakes, Choice of Ham Steak, Bacon, Sausage, Steak, Chicken Breast or Angus Beef Patty, served with Home Fried Potatoes

Eggs Benedict

9.50

Two Poached Eggs Served on grilled English Muffin with Thick Cut Ham and Topped with Home Made Hollandaise Sauce. Served with Home Fried Potatoes

Happy Start

8.50

Two Eggs Any Style, Choice of Bacon or Sausage and One Pancake or Toast. Served with Home Fried Potatoes

Steel Cut Oatmeal

5.50

Served with brown sugar, raisins, walnuts & milk

Fresh Start

7.95

Fresh Seasonal Fruit served with Cottage Cheese

Lucky Three

6.00

Three Fluffy Buttermilk Pancakes served with Warm Maple Syrup

Backstreet Biscuits and Gravy

6.95

Freshly Backed Biscuits, topped with our Specialty Home Made Sausage Gravy

The Cook’s Surprise

Always yummy, different everyday, ask your server for details

Sides

Toast

1.95

Potato Cakes Or Home Fried Potatoes

3.00

Buttermilk Pancake

2.50

Side of Fruit

4.00

Bacon Or Sausage

3.00

Lemon Ricotta Pancake

3.50

One Egg

2.00

Get Fit

Breakfast

Blueberry Parfait

8.50

Choice of greek yogurt or cottage cheese, topped with fresh blueberries & choice of slivered almonds or house made granola

Huevos Rancheros

9.00

Black beans topped with scrambled egg whites & a sunny side up edd, topped with house made pico de gallo & fresh avocado

Spinach & Egg White Frittata

9.00

Topped with pico de gallo & avocado, served with black beans

Entrees

Fit & Fresh Salad

14.00

Choice of grilled chicken or shrimp atop romaine lettuce, arugula, black beans, tomatoes, red onions, green beans, red & yellow bell peppers with lemon cilantro vinaigrette

Bison Patio Salad

14.00

Grilled bison atop chopped romaine, mixed field greems, tomatoes, red onions, bell peppers, green beans & avocado

Salmon En Papillote

16.00

Salmon & mixed vegetables oven poached in parchment paper, served with black beans & house salad

Chicken Bruschetta

14.00

Grilled chicken topped with fresh tomatoes, basil & garlic, served with house salad & a side of black beans or green steamed vegetables

Chicken Spinach Salad

13.00

Grilled chicken, fresh spinach, tri-color bell peppers, mushrooms & red onions

Bean Salad

12.00

Black, kidney, garbanzo beans & chickpeas marinated in olive oil, served atop mixed field greens with tri-colored kuinoa

Beef Stir Fry

12.00

Thinly sliced flank steak with sautéed mushrooms, onions & bell peppers, served with a side of black beans & house salad

Fresh Fish of the Day

Today’s fresh fish selection, pan seared with fresh lemon on the side, served with steamed vegetables & house salad

Dinner

Available daily from 5pm

Appetizers

Bruscetta

6.00

Toasted Ciabatta Bread topped with Fresh Tomato Basil

Calamari

9.00

Golden and Crispy

Prosciutto & Melon

9.00

Thin Prosciutto with Fresh Melon

Italian Augean & Peppers

8.00

Just like mama used to make

Fried Mozzarella Or Zucchini

8.00

Served with Marinara Sauce

Crab Cakes

13.00

Two Cakes topped with our Secret Sauce

Spinach & Artichoke Dip

7.00

Served with Toasted Ciabatta

Caprese

9.00

Buffalo Mozzarella, Fresh Tomato, Basil & balsamic Port Reduction

Coconut Shrimp

15.00

Served with Sweet & Spicy Plum Sauce

Shrimp Cocktail

15.00

Chilled Shrimp, Tomatoes, Onions, Fresh Cilantro and Avocado

Soups and Salads

Pasta Fagiolo

5.00

Cannelloni Beans with Penne Pasta in Tomato Broth

House Salad

5.00

Mixed Greens with our Special Raspberry Vinaigrette Dressing

Zupp Da Giorno

5.00

Always a favorite

Caesar Salad

5.00

Anchovies upon request

Salad Entrees

Backstreet Endive Salad

14.00

Mixed Greens with Pecans & Gorgonzola

Grilled Chicken Caesar

15.00

Classic Caesar with Chicken Breast

Spinach Salad

13.00

Chopped Walnuts, Gorgonzola & Black Olives

Grilled Shrimp Salad

18.00

Served on Tossed Greens with Vinaigrette

Fruitti Di Mare

Charlie’s Catch of the Day

Be sure to ask your server about mouth watering features!

Shrimp Diablo

21.00

Giant Tiger Prwans served over Linguine in a Snappy Red Sauce, Wine and Red Pepper Flakes

Shrimp Scampi

21.00

Sautéed in Extra Virgin Olive Oil, Lemon Butter and White Wine Sauce, topped with Lemon Capers

Patrick’s Seafood Pasta

23.00

Fettuccine, Mussels, Shrimp, Scallops, Calamari, served with Marinara or White Wine Sauce

Lamb Specialty

New Zealand Rack of Lamb

25.00

Our Own Special Glaze backed to your liking, served with a Red Wine Sauce or Mint Jelly

Pollo

El Paseo Pollo

18.00

Chicken breast topped with warm Arugula & Sun-Dried Tomato, Lemon Butter white Wine Sauce

Pollo Empoli

19.00

Chicken breast topped with Artichoke Hearts, Tomato in Garlic Lemon White Wine Sauce

Chicken Parmigiano

17.00

Chicken Piccata

17.00

Sauteed in Beurre Blanc Sauce & Lemon capers

Chicken Marsala

18.00

With Sauteed Mushrooms in Marsala Wine Sauce

Velitelo Specialty

Scaloppini Piccata

21.00

Sauteed in Lemon Butter Wine Sauce & Capers

Scallopini Marsala

21.00

Sauteed with Mushrooms in a Marsalla Wine Sauce

Veal Parmigiano

21.00

Veal Saltimbocca

21.00

Sauteed Scaloppini with Prosciutto and Fresh sage

Grandma Pat’s Scaloppini

21.00

With Champagne Mushroom Cream Sauce

Pasta Entrees

Fettucini Alfredo

14.00

Served with our Silky Alfredo Sauce

Capellini All Austin

16.00

Chicken, Artichoke Hearts, Garlic in a White Wine Caper sauce

Nathan’s Favorite Ravioli

15.00

Stuffed with Cheese and topped with a Cream Sauce

Eggplant Parmigiano

15.00

Our own secret recipe

Capellini All Checca

14.00

Roma tomatoes, Garlic, Basil & Olive Oil

Lasagna Classico

15.00

Fettucini Zingara

16.00

Chicken, Sausage & peppers in a Robust Red Sauce

Grandma Honey’s Penne All Nonna

15.00

Backed Penne, Sausage, Mushrooms & Zucchini in a Champagne Cream Sauce

Capellini Pomodoro

12.00

Angel Hair Pasta in Marinara

Lobster Ravioli

20.00

Served in a Creamy Marinara Vodka Sauce

Ravioli Gusto

16.00

Stuffed with Veal & your choice of sauce

Linguine Rustica

16.00

Mushrooms, Sausage & Chicken served in a Champagne sauce

Capallini Alla Lavane

16.00

Tomatoes, Olives, Mushrooms, Garlic, Lemon, Capers, topped with Mozzarella, served in a red or White Sauce

Spaghetti & Meatballs

14.00

Choice of Marinara or Bolognese Sauce

Spaghetti Carbonara

17.00

Extra Rich Cream Sauce with Eggs, Peas & Pancetta

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