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Backstreet Bistro Palm Desert, Palm Desert, CA

Backstreet Bistro Palm Desert

4.7
4.7
995 Reviews
$30 and under
Italian

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2 people
11:30 PM
Booked 9 times today
  • Neighborhood gem
  • Great for outdoor dining
  • Charming
Come and enjoy our fresh and authentic italian cuisine our friendly and family oriented staff is looking forward to provide you with a delightful dining experience on our quaint and comfortable patio . We are looking forward to serve you with our delicious daily specials and our incredible hand selected wine list. You can make reservation by phone or on our website http://www.backstreetbistroelpaseo.com/reservations- . Backstreet Bistro, a place where friends meet friends!

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Italian, American, Contemporary Italian
  • Hours of operation
    Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 4:00 pm–8:00 pm Fri, Sat 4:00 pm–9:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (760) 346-6393
  • Website
    http://www.backstreetbistroelpaseo.com/
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive chef
    Chef Salvador Gallaga
  • Catering
    for any private Catering contact Carlos Hernandez General Manager 928-920-2640
  • Private party facilities
    for any private Events contact Carlos Hernandez General Manager 928-920-2640
  • Location
    72820 El Paseo, Palm Desert, CA 92260
  • Neighborhood
    Palm Desert
  • Cross street
    Sopping center in the corner of El Paseo and Highway 74
  • Parking details
    Public Lot
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cafe, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Delivery, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Kosher, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Menu

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What 995 people are saying

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
  • 4.5Food
  • 4.8Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4.5Value

Noise • Moderate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Backstreet Bistro in Palm Desert offers a "wonderful meal and service" with dishes like Sand Dabs and lasagna being highly praised. Known for its "charming" atmosphere, attentive staff, and "delicious" Italian cuisine, it has a lovely patio ambiance. Enjoy half-price wine and a diverse menu, making it a "hidden gem."

995 Reviews

  1. Brie

    VIP

    Seattle

    19 reviews

    4.0

    19 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Consistently great meals at Backstreet Bistro. My salad came without dressing. I asked for a side and the server brought it right away. Our OpenTable reservation didn’t show up on Backstreet’s side. I showed our confirmation so it was clear that the reservation was made. The host was gracious and seated us right away.

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  2. Mary

    Palm Springs

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 2
    Pretty sure they microwaved my salmon and the pasta tasted like it was boiled for three days. Do not recommend.

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  3. Lisa

    VIP

    Omaha

    17 reviews

    5.0

    17 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    There were five of us. Four adults and toddler on New Years Eve. We had a nice table on the heated patio area. The food and service were great. Even the toddler had a great time.

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  4. Diana

    VIP

    Los Angeles

    15 reviews

    5.0

    15 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We were very pleased with Back Street Bistro. Everything was cooked to perfection.

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  5. Michael

    Hawaii

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great food and great service! For dessert the canoli were amazing!

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  6. Charles

    VIP

    San Diego

    62 reviews

    5.0

    62 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Wonderful food, delightful waiter. We got there before the crowd. I specifically picked this place because the menu was so much better than the bar food at nearby restaurants. The food did not disappoint. Had the weekend brunch food and loved it. Very relaxing sitting outside and not on Highway 111 .

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  7. Karie

    VIP

    Los Angeles

    19 reviews

    5.0

    19 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Piccata sauce not up to par…made with cream which is not true piccata sauce. Disappointed! Everything else was excellent. Thank you for a lovely lunch with friends.

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  8. Lisa

    Seattle

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 25, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    A very good Christmas Eve experience. Staff was so nice.

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  9. Mike

    Greater Boston

    10 reviews

    4.0

    10 reviews

    Dined on December 23, 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    Food was good service was good but the place was empty. I do have to say it was late 7:30 but everything looked spicy and spank, maybe we’ll go earlier next time

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  10. jill

    Palm Springs

    11 reviews

    5.0

    11 reviews

    Dined on December 20, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great dinner, service excellent. I have been here before and loved it.. Highly recommend

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FAQs

Backstreet Bistro Palm Desert offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (760) 346-6393.

Backstreet Bistro Palm Desert is rated 4.7 stars by 995 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people
11:30 PM
Booked 9 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Backstreet Bistro Palm Desert

72820 El Paseo, Palm Desert, CA 92260

Additional information

  • Cross street
    Sopping center in the corner of El Paseo and Highway 74
  • Neighborhood
    Palm Desert
  • Hours of operation
    Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 4:00 pm–8:00 pm Fri, Sat 4:00 pm–9:00 pm
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Italian, American, Contemporary Italian
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Public Lot
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Chef Salvador Gallaga
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cafe, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Delivery, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Kosher, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Website
    http://www.backstreetbistroelpaseo.com/
  • Phone number
    (760) 346-6393
  • Catering
    for any private Catering contact Carlos Hernandez General Manager 928-920-2640
  • Private party facilities
    for any private Events contact Carlos Hernandez General Manager 928-920-2640
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