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Al dente, Palm Springs, CA

Al dente

4.7 (1168)
$30 and under
Italian
491 N Palm Canyon Dr, Palm Springs, CA 92262

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 8 times today
Experiences are available.

About this restaurant

  • Great for outdoor dining
  • Good for special occasions
  • Charming
Al dente Trattoria - A quaint cucina with a decidedly European atmosphere, has served Palm Springs and international clientele for over 30 years.

Al dente proprietor Kendra Riccio and Executive Chef Oscar Cardenas present an extensive menu of pastas with homemade sauces, beef, veal, and fresh seafood entrées for lunch and dinner in a casual fine dining atmosphere. Located on historic Palm Canyon Drive, downtown Palm Springs, within walking distance to major hotels, convention center, shopping and casinos.

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Italian, Mediterranean, Vegetarian / Vegan
  • Hours of operation
    Fri, Sat 4:00 pm–10:00 pm Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 4:00 pm–9:00 pm
  • Phone number
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Resort Casual
  • Neighborhood
    Palm Springs
  • Cross street
    W. Alejo Road /Private Lot entrance of W. Alejo Rd. May enter through back
  • Parking details
    Parking lot in rear of restaurant. Entrance from Alejo RD. Back entrance into Al Dente from parking lot.Street parking on both Alejo RD and in front of Al Dente on N.Palm Canyon DR.
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Delivery, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Experiences

  • Greater Palm Springs Restaurant Week

    May 30, 2025 - Jun 8, 2025
    Join us at Al Dente Trattoria to celebrate Greater Palm Springs Restaurant Week with a special $49 three-course Italian menu (plus tax & gratuity). Choose from classic starters like Caesar Salad or Burrata with Roasted Peppers, then customize your pasta with your choice of noodles and house-made sauces — or opt for signature entrées like Chicken Marsala, Veal Piccata, or Chef’s fresh catch. Finish your meal with a delightful Italian dessert like Limoncello Tartufu or NY Cheesecake. 🍷 Enjoy 33% off select wines as we celebrate 33 years in business. Available May 30 – June 8. Dine-in only. No substitutions or splits.
    Greater Palm Springs Restaurant Week Photo

What 1,168 people are saying

Al dente reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.7
4.7 based on recent ratings
  • 4.7Food
  • 4.8Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.6Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Palm Springs / Palm Desert Cities

    Best Value

  • Palm Springs / Palm Desert Cities

    Great for outdoor dining

  • Palm Springs / Palm Desert Cities

    Italian

  • Palm Springs / Palm Desert

    Best Value

  • Palm Springs / Palm Desert

    Great for outdoor dining

  • Palm Springs / Palm Desert

    Italian

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Al Dente delights with "delicious" Italian cuisine and "excellent" service. The charming ambiance offers both cozy indoor and vibrant outdoor seating. Standout dishes include the gnocchi with pomodoro sauce, veal piccata, and lobster ravioli. Friendly staff, especially Gonzalo and Sebastian, enhance the experience, making it a "neighborhood gem" in Palm Springs.
1,168 Reviews
  1. Sharon VIP

    San Francisco Bay Area33 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We could not have been happier with our entree selections (Chicken Marsala and Frutti di Mare). My husband also ordered a Caesar salad which he loved. The staff was extremely attentive, and the ambiance of the outside seating with the misters was perfect in the 100 degree heat. Kendra is a gracious and friendly owner who has built a wonderful restaurant experience for her diners. We’ll be back.

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  2. Gary

    San Diego1 review

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Have been coming to Al Dente for many years, and their food has been consistently great! Excellent shellfish pasta! Their service was also excellent, my wife got spoiled by their attention.

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  3. Rebecca

    Los Angeles9 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I have dined here multiple times. It is one of my go to places in Palm Springs. Food is consistently good and service is excellent.

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  4. Christine

    Calgary / Southern Alberta1 review

    5.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Great service and great food, thank you very much!

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  5. Paul VIP

    Key West8 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We were going to the theater so the location was perfect. We split a salad and also risotto. There was plenty of food for the both of us. Service was excellent

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  6. David VIP

    Palm Springs49 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 13, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    We have lived in Palm Springs for almost 20 years but have never eaten here until last night and it was.....FANTASTIC! The food was SO good and so flavorful. Several of us had the arugula salad with shaved parmesan and a wonderful lemon/olive oil drizzle. The gnocchi with pomodoro sauce and burrata was so intensely flavorful and so tomatoey!! The mahi mahi with lemon butter caper sauce was great. And everything was a great value. I can't believe we waited so long to eat here. We will def go back!

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  7. Scott

    Columbus3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 8, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    What a wonderful night and a beautiful place to dine outside. Our server Sebastian and his team were friendly, knowledgeable, kind, and attentive.. We were a party of four dining together for the first time. In fact, this was our first dining experience with Al dente. Our food was prepared well and tasty. Ours was an intimate and memorable experience. If you’re unsure about a local restaurant that delivers this a pleasant and consistent experience throughout each touch point of a pleasant visit then don’t hesitate to make a reservation. 

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  8. Dusty

    San Francisco Bay Area15 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 7, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Our server, Sebastian, was attentive without being overbearing. The cocktails were very good and the food was excellent. The only downside was the occasional noisy traffic with little boys in loud cars/trucks showing off.

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  9. RAJESH VIP

    Los Angeles9 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 4, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    It was 9 of us. The food was very good and the service was the best one could have asked for. The owner was very friendly and welcoming. Gonzales and the rest of the staff were amazing. Will be back.

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  10. Jessica

    Fayetteville1 review

    5.0

    Dined on May 3, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Had the absolute best time here with my family! 10/10 food and service!

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FAQs

Al dente does offer delivery in partnership with Uber Eats. Al dente also offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (760) 325-1160.

Al dente is rated 4.7 stars by 1168 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 8 times today
Experiences are available.
Google Map for Al dente

491 N Palm Canyon Dr, Palm Springs, CA 92262

Additional information

  • Cross street
    W. Alejo Road /Private Lot entrance of W. Alejo Rd. May enter through back
  • Neighborhood
    Palm Springs
  • Hours of operation
    Fri, Sat 4:00 pm–10:00 pm Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 4:00 pm–9:00 pm
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Italian, Mediterranean, Vegetarian / Vegan
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Resort Casual
  • Parking details
    Parking lot in rear of restaurant. Entrance from Alejo RD. Back entrance into Al Dente from parking lot.Street parking on both Alejo RD and in front of Al Dente on N.Palm Canyon DR.
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Delivery, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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