Pinnochio In The Desert – Italian
Sun-drenched charm meets a whimsical desert spirit in this inviting oasis, where the air is filled with the savory aroma of simmering chili and garlic-kissed seafood. The kitchen balances coastal elegance with hearty comfort, serving up everything from chilled platters of smoked salmon and rare ahi to golden, crisp crab cakes that pair perfectly with a relaxed afternoon. It is a vibrant gathering spot where the eclectic menu and warm atmosphere create a refreshing sanctuary for both locals and travelers alike.
East Tahquitz Canyon Way, Palm Springs, California CA 92262 http://pinocchiops.comRating: 4/5 (1 reviews)
Cuisine: Italian
Price range: $$
Dietary options: dairy-free, gluten-free, halal, high-protein, keto, low-carb, vegan, vegetarian, heart-healthy, low-fat, low-sodium, mediterranean, paleo, pescatarian, plant-based, whole30, anti-inflammatory, atkins, dash-sodium-reduced, gerd, high-fiber, low-cholesterol, south-beach, tlc, volumetrics, lectin-free, macrobiotic, soy-free
Diet fit at Pinnochio In The Desert
Dairy-Free at Pinnochio In The Desert
Pinnochio In The Desert in Palm Springs has 4 dairy-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Soup of the Moment - Bowl, Ahi Rare and Soup of the Moment - Cup. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Gluten-Free at Pinnochio In The Desert
Pinnochio In The Desert in Palm Springs has 2 gluten-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Ahi Rare and Two Eggs with Meat. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Halal at Pinnochio In The Desert
Pinnochio In The Desert in Palm Springs has 22 halal-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Two Eggs - Any Style, Soup of the Moment - Bowl and Chocolate Lava. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
High-Protein at Pinnochio In The Desert
Pinnochio In The Desert in Palm Springs has 6 high-protein-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Denver Omelette, Shrimp Cocktail and Seafood Salad 'Monstro'. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Keto at Pinnochio In The Desert
Pinnochio In The Desert in Palm Springs has 1 keto-tagged dish on its current menu, including Denver Omelette. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Low-Carb at Pinnochio In The Desert
Pinnochio In The Desert in Palm Springs has 3 low-carb-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Denver Omelette, Ham & Cheese Omelette and Cheese Omelette. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Vegan at Pinnochio In The Desert
Pinnochio In The Desert in Palm Springs has 4 vegan-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Soup of the Moment - Bowl, Soup of the Moment - Cup and Bottomless Champagne. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Vegetarian at Pinnochio In The Desert
Pinnochio In The Desert in Palm Springs has 15 vegetarian-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Two Eggs - Any Style, Soup of the Moment - Bowl and Chocolate Lava. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
How tags work: Dish-level menu analysis by Chefi's rule-based diet engine with AI assistance; nutrition values are estimated from ingredients unless marked verified. Allergen and certification claims are never inferred.
What to order at Pinnochio In The Desert
| Dish | Net carbs | Protein |
|---|---|---|
| Pastrami Reuben Sandwich | 46.9 g | 69.9 g |
| Seafood Salad 'Monstro' | 25.8 g | 60.8 g |
| Two Eggs with Meat | 115.3 g | 50.6 g |
| Turkey Supreme Sandwich 'Stromboli' | 12.2 g | 46 g |
| Smoked Salmon (Lox) Platter | 1.4 g | 39.2 g |
| Cobb Salad 'Gepetto' - Full | 44 g | 36.1 g |
| Santa Fe Chicken Salad | 23.1 g | 32.3 g |
| Soup of the Moment - Bowl | 148.3 g | 27.6 g |
| Garlic Shrimp | 0.2 g | 24 g |
| Vegetarian Omelette & Cheese | 14.7 g | 23.6 g |
| Two Eggs - Any Style | 15.9 g | 22.6 g |
| Denver Omelette | 3 g | 21.9 g |
Nutrition values are estimated from ingredients.
Currently closed
Hours
- Monday - Sunday
- 11:00 AM - 9:00 PM
What diners are saying
Diners rave about the mouth-watering flavors and perfectly portioned plates, celebrating the menu for its consistently impressive quality. Guests frequently highlight the attentive and knowledgeable service that makes for a seamless experience, all set within a memorable ambiance that reviewers find ideal for a special evening out.
Menu
Appetizers
- Soup of the Moment - Cup - $6.95: Soup of the day served with Crackers Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Macrobiotic Available at: dinner, lunch
- Soup of the Moment - Bowl - $9.5: Soup of the day served with Crackers Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, High-Fiber, Macrobiotic Available at: dinner, lunch
- Smoked Salmon (Lox) Platter - $23.99: Smoked Salmon (LOX) with Sliced Tomato, Capers, Onions, Olives, Toast or Bagel and Cream Cheese Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian Available at: breakfast, brunch, lunch
- Pinocchio's Chili - Bowl - $13.95: Chili Con Carne with Ground Beef, Tomato, Bell Pepper, Caramelized Onions and Beans, served with Garlic Bread Available at: dinner, lunch
- Sauteed Mushrooms - $14.5: Mushrooms in White Wine, Tomatoes, Butter and Parmesan Cheese, served with Grilled Garlic Bread Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Shrimp Cocktail - $21.99: Large Fresh Plump Shrimp with Spicy Cocktail Sauce, served with Crackers Dietary tags: High-Protein, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Fat, GERD-Friendly Available at: dinner, lunch
- Garlic Shrimp - $23.99: Garlic Shrimp sauteed in Garlic Lemon Butter, served with Grilled Garlic Bread Dietary tags: High-Protein, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- 2 Crab Cakes - $24.99: Served with Guacamole and Tartar Sauce Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Nachos Deluxe - $15.99: Fresh Chips piled high with Melted Cheddar Cheese, Beans Olives Jalapenos, Tomato, Guacamole and Sour Cream Dietary tags: High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Ahi Rare - $15.49: Ahi Rare - served with Avocado, Tartare Sauce and Asian Sesame Dietary tags: Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Lectin-Free, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
Breakfast
- Two Eggs - Any Style - $14.99: Served with Breakfast Potatoes or Cottage Cheese or Tomato, plus choice of Toast Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC Available at: breakfast, brunch
- Two Eggs with Meat - $16.99: Choice of 2 Strips of Bacon or 2 Sausage Links or 2 Sausage Patties or Quarter Ham Steak Dietary tags: Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Whole30, Paleo, High-Fiber, Lectin-Free, Soy Free Available at: breakfast, brunch
- Two Eggs with Mushrooms, Onions & Cheese - $16.99: Served with Breakfast Potatoes or Cottage Cheese or Tomato, plus choice of Toast Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory Available at: breakfast, brunch
- Two Eggs with Corn Beef Hash - $17.99: Served with Breakfast Potatoes or Cottage Cheese or Tomato, plus choice of Toast Available at: breakfast, brunch
- Two Eggs with Chicken Breast & Gravy - $18.99: Served with Breakfast Potatoes or Cottage Cheese or Tomato, plus choice of Toast Available at: breakfast, brunch
- Two Eggs with Ham Steak - $17.99: Served with Breakfast Potatoes or Cottage Cheese or Tomato, plus choice of Toast Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC Available at: breakfast, brunch
- Two Eggs with Beef Patty - $18.99: Served with Breakfast Potatoes or Cottage Cheese or Tomato, plus choice of Toast Available at: breakfast, brunch
- Two Eggs with 2 Pork Chops - $17.49: Served with Breakfast Potatoes or Cottage Cheese or Tomato, plus choice of Toast Available at: breakfast, brunch
- Continental Breakfast - $15.99: Fresh Fruit, Yogurt, Choice of Toast, Butter, Preserves & Coffee Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, High-Fiber Available at: breakfast, brunch
- Oatmeal - Bowl - $9.99: With Brown Sugar, Milk & Raisins Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium Available at: breakfast, brunch
- Cheese Omelette - $14.99: 3-Egg Omelette with choice of Jack, Swiss, American or Cheddar Cheese Dietary tags: Low-Carb, Halal, Pescatarian, Anti-Inflammatory, South-Beach Available at: breakfast, brunch
- Ham & Cheese Omelette - $16.99: Ham with choice of Jack, Swiss, American or Cheddar Cheese Dietary tags: Low-Carb, Low-Sodium, South-Beach Available at: breakfast, brunch
- Vegetarian Omelette & Cheese - $17.99: Mushrooms, Tomato, Caramelized Onions, Green Peas, Green Beans, Carrots & Corn Dietary tags: High-Protein, Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Anti-Inflammatory, High-Fiber Available at: breakfast, brunch
- Denver Omelette - $17.99: Ham, Bell Pepper & Onions Dietary tags: High-Protein, Keto, Low-Carb, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach Available at: breakfast, brunch
- California Omelette - $19.99: Avocado, Swiss Cheese, Tomato and Artichoke Hearts Available at: breakfast, brunch
- Lox, Onions & Capers Omelette - $23.99: Lox served on the side Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian Available at: breakfast, brunch
- 2 Buttermilk Pancakes Combo - $14.99: Served with Syrup & Butter, 2 Bacon Strips and 1 Sausage Link Available at: breakfast, brunch
- 2 Thick Sliced French Toast Combo - $14.99: Served with Syrup & Butter, 2 Bacon Strips and 1 Sausage Link Available at: breakfast, brunch
- Belgium Waffle - $11.99: Served with Syrup & Butter Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium Available at: breakfast, brunch
- Monte Cristo Sandwich - $18.99: French Toast, Grilled Ham, Turkey, Swiss Cheese and Cranberry Sauce and Fresh Fruit on the side Dietary tags: Low-Sodium Available at: breakfast, brunch, lunch
- Eggs Benedict - $17.99: Poached Eggs, Canadian Bacon, English Muffin, Hollandaise Sauce, served with Breakfast Potatoes Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, TLC Available at: breakfast, brunch
- Lobster Benedict - $24.99: Lobster, Poached Eggs, Spinach, Diced Tomato, English Muffin, Hollandaise Sauce, served with Breakfast Potatoes Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian Available at: breakfast, brunch
Mexican Menu
- 2 Fish Tacos (Salmon) - $24.99: Chipotle Sauce, Cabbages, Tomato, & Avocado, served with Potato Salad & Coleslaw Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- 2 Shrimp Tacos - $22.99: Chipotle Sauce, Cabbages, Tomato, & Avocado, served with Potato Salad & Coleslaw Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Chicken Burrito - $18.99: Beans, Lettuce, Tomato, Cheese, Chipotle Sauce, Guacamole & Cream with Potato Salad Dietary tags: Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Egg Chorizo Burrito - $18.49: Mexican Sausage Scrambled with Two Eggs and Cheddar Cheese, Guacamole and Sour Cream, served with Breakfast Potatoes Available at: breakfast, brunch
- Mexican Schnitzel - $19.99: Breaded Cutlet of Pork, Topped with Tomato, Ranchero Sauce and Melted Swiss Cheese, served with Breakfast Potatoes and 2 Eggs Available at: breakfast, brunch
- Huevos Rancheros - $18.99: Two Eggs any style, Tortilla, Topped with Ranchero Sauce and Sour Cream, Choice of Refried Beans or Breakfast Potatoes Dietary tags: Anti-Inflammatory, High-Fiber Available at: breakfast, brunch
Salads
- Caesar Salad - Full - $16.99: Traditional Caesar Salad served with Grilled Garlic Bread Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Cobb Salad 'Gepetto' - Full - $19.99: Chopped Iceberg and Romaine, Turkey, Tomato, Avocado, Bacon, Egg and Blue Cheese Crumbles, with Creamy Ranch Dietary tags: High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Seafood Salad 'Monstro' - $27.99: Shrimp, Crab Meat, Scallops, Hearts of Palm, Artichoke Hearts, Tomato, Olives and Egg with 1000 Island Dressing Dietary tags: High-Protein, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, GERD-Friendly, Volumetrics Available at: dinner, lunch
- Santa Fe Chicken Salad - $20.99: B.B.Q. Chicken Breast, Pineapple, Bleu Cheese, Onion Rings, Spicy Peanuts, Ranch Dressing and Corn Tortilla Strips Available at: dinner, lunch
- Cajun Chicken Caesar Wrap - $19.99: Cajun Chicken, Romaine, Tomato, Parmesan, and Caesar Dressing in a Flour Tortilla Available at: dinner, lunch
Burgers & Sandwiches
- Hamburger - $15.99: Lettuce, Sliced Tomato, Pickles, Caramelized Onions Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Cheeseburger - $17.99: Lettuce, Sliced Tomato, Pickles, Caramelized Onions, Cheese Dietary tags: High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Turkey Supreme Sandwich 'Stromboli' - $17.99: Warm Thinly Sliced Turkey Breast, Swiss Cheese, Avocado, Bacon, Lettuce, Tomato and Mayo Dietary tags: High-Protein Available at: dinner, lunch
- Crab Meat Sandwich - $22.99: Real Crab Meat, Avocado, Tomato, Bacon and Lettuce with 1000 Island Dressing Dietary tags: Anti-Inflammatory Available at: dinner, lunch
- Pastrami Reuben Sandwich - $18.99: Pastrami, Swiss Cheese and Sauerkraut on Grilled Rye Bread with Russian Dressing Dietary tags: High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
Kids Menu
- Kid's Hamburger - $11.95: Plain hamburger with Potato Chips or Apple Sauce Available at: dinner, lunch
- Kid's Quesadilla - $11.95: Melted Cheddar Cheese on an Eight Inch Flour Tortilla Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
Desserts
- Wafflemania - $15.99: Belgian Waffle with Two Scoops of French Vanilla Ice Cream, Fresh Fruit, Whipped Cream and Nuts Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium Available at: breakfast, brunch
- Banana Split - $9.99: Two Scoops of French Vanilla Ice Cream, Bananas, Whipped Cream, Chocolate Syrup and Nuts Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium
- Chocolate Lava - $10.99: Fudge Brownie Topped with French Vanilla Ice Cream, Whipped Cream, Chocolate Syrup and Nuts Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium
Beverages
- Fresh Orange Juice - $6: Glass
- Bottomless Champagne - $7.95: With purchase of an entree Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Lectin-Free
- Pinocchio Margarita - $12.99: Tequila, Fresh Lime, Triple Sec Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Lectin-Free
- Cappuccino - $6: Espresso Bar
- Michelob Ultra Draft - $7.5: Pint
Frequently Asked Questions about Pinnochio In The Desert
- Is Pinnochio In The Desert dairy-free-friendly?
- Yes. Pinnochio In The Desert has 4 dairy-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Soup of the Moment - Bowl, Ahi Rare and Soup of the Moment - Cup.
- What can I eat at Pinnochio In The Desert on a dairy-free diet?
- Soup of the Moment - Bowl, Ahi Rare and Soup of the Moment - Cup carry the dairy-free tag, out of 4 tagged dishes on the current menu. Every dish's diet tags are listed in the menu.
- Does Pinnochio In The Desert have vegan options?
- Yes. 4 dishes are tagged vegan on the current menu, including Soup of the Moment - Bowl and Soup of the Moment - Cup.
- Is Pinnochio In The Desert gluten-free?
- 2 dishes are tagged gluten-free on the current menu. Chefi never infers allergen tags from a dish name alone, but a tag is not a certification — confirm preparation with the restaurant if you have celiac disease or a severe sensitivity.
- What is the highest-protein dish at Pinnochio In The Desert?
- Pastrami Reuben Sandwich, at roughly 69.9g of protein (estimated from ingredients).
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