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Al dente, Palm Springs, CA

Al dente

4.8
4.8
1080 Reviews
$30 and under
Italian

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 9 times today
  • Charming
  • Good for special occasions
  • Neighborhood gem
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.

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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
    (760) 325-1160
  • 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

What 1,080 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.8
4.8 based on recent ratings
  • 4.7Food
  • 4.9Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.6Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Palm Springs / Palm Desert Cities

    Best Service

  • Palm Springs / Palm Desert Cities

    Italian

  • Palm Springs / Palm Desert

    Best Service

  • Palm Springs / Palm Desert

    Italian

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Al Dente in Palm Springs offers a delightful dining experience with its "genuine Italian food" and consistently "excellent service." Guests rave about the "friendly professional staff" and the charming patio setting. While a few mention the indoor ambiance could improve, the overall experience is "never disappointing," making it a local favorite.

1,080 Reviews
  1. Robert

    San Francisco

    2 reviews

    3.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Food was just okay, nothing to write home about. The gentleman at the front desk could have been a little more welcoming. I had my 2 year old nephew in my hand and he seemed to maybe not like that we brought a child. After sharing my name for my reservation, he just looked at me and didn’t say hello or anything. Just a blank stare. Luckily, a server came pretty quickly and told us our table was ready. The rest of the staff was very pleasant and took really great care of my group of 7. Our waiter was also very nice and made the rest of our night enjoyable.

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  2. John

    London

    8 reviews

    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    A great Italian restaurant . Menu choices are good including a wide selection of pasta dishes ( choose the paste you like) . Food was excellent and a very reasonable price . Good selection of wines to accompany the good food . Service was excellent . Highly recommend .

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  3. Jeff

    Washington DC

    15 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    15 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Service was absolutely amazing. As was the food. Highly recommend.

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  4. James

    San Diego

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Amazing food, great service. We went for a birthday and had a great time. Highly recommend!

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  5. David

    Palm Springs

    28 reviews

    5.0

    28 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The pasta arrabiata is excellent! Pleasant, casual surroundings, super service (Gonzales the waiter is top-notch), a the food is superior in taste and quality, all at a reasonable price. Our go-to for Italian in Palm Springs!

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  6. Randy

    Palm Springs

    42 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    42 reviews

    Dined on November 13, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This is one of our go to restaurants...the staff is always friendly and professional and they go out of their way to provide for a very pleasant dining experinece.

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  7. Alicja

    Portland

    13 reviews

    vip
    2.0

    13 reviews

    Dined on November 10, 2024

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 1
    Not impressed with food or customer service. Food was bland, my plate had to be “re-heated”, many better options around.
    Al denteResponded on November 11, 2024
    Hi Alicja, Thank you for taking the time to share your experience with us. We’re sorry to hear that our food and service didn’t meet your expectations. It’s always our goal to provide flavorful dishes and attentive service, and we regret that we fell short during your visit. Your feedback is invaluable as we continuously work to improve, and we’ll make sure to address these areas with our team. We’d love the chance to make things right and hope you’ll consider giving us another try in the future. -Al dente Trattoria

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  8. Robert

    Chicago

    58 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    58 reviews

    Dined on November 10, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Wonderful service. Great fun and wonderful food. Yea

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  9. Roy

    San Diego

    14 reviews

    5.0

    14 reviews

    Dined on November 8, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent as always! We are never disappointed. Especially when we take friends who haven't been there before and they love it!

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  10. Wayne

    Palm Springs

    72 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    72 reviews

    Dined on November 8, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had a delicious meal with plenty of great service. Thank you.

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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 4.8 stars by 1080 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 9 times today

Order delivery or takeout

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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