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Johnny Costa's, Palm Springs, CA

Johnny Costa's

4.8
4.8
2349 Reviews
$31 to $50
Italian
440 S Palm Canyon Dr, Palm Springs, CA 92262-7304

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2 people
8:00 PM
Booked 10 times today

About this restaurant

  • Good for special occasions
  • Neighborhood gem
  • Charming
From the classic Italian music to the candlelit tables, the nostalgic atmosphere at Johnny Costa’s Ristorante feels like traveling back to midcentury times. It’s no wonder Frank Sinatra was once a regular at this fine Italian restaurant, which has been honored by Palm Springs Life as best Italian restaurant for 10 consecutive years. The Costa family continues the legacy of late chef-owner Johnny Costa, who was pals with Sinatra when he moved to Hollywood from New York in the 1960s, and a decade later served as the singer’s personal chef at his desert home. Costa’s pedigree lives on in his legendary recipes, including his classic cioppino. Open for dinner at 5 p.m. Closed Sunday & Monday

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Italian, Seafood
  • Hours of operation
    Dinner Tue–Thu 5:00 pm–9:30 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–10:30 pm
  • Phone number
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Executive chef
    Vince Costa
  • Private party facilities
    Private banquet room available for groups of 15 – 35. Group/Banquet menus can be customized to fit your budget and group needs.
  • Neighborhood
    Palm Springs
  • Cross street
    Ramon/Baristo
  • Parking details
    Parking in front of the restaurant on Palm Canyon Drive and a parking lot behind the restaurant on Indian Canyon Drive.
  • Public transit
    SunLine Public Transit
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Delivery, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, View, Wine

What 2,349 people are saying

Johnny Costa's reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.8
4.8 based on recent ratings
  • 4.8Food
  • 4.8Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4.5Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Palm Springs / Palm Desert Cities

    Best Overall

  • Palm Springs / Palm Desert Cities

    Best Food

  • Palm Springs / Palm Desert Cities

    Best Service

  • Palm Springs / Palm Desert Cities

    Italian

  • Palm Springs / Palm Desert

    Best Overall

  • Palm Springs / Palm Desert

    Best Food

  • Palm Springs / Palm Desert

    Best Service

  • Palm Springs / Palm Desert

    Italian

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Johnny Costa's Ristorante is a Palm Springs legend, offering "excellent food and service" with consistently delightful Italian dishes. Known for its "amazing" veal parmigiana and generous martinis, it's a "fantastic dining experience." The friendly staff and community support make it a "go-to spot" for locals and visitors alike.
2,349 Reviews
  1. Malia VIP

    Central Coast3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great food and friendly service! Definitely recommend

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  2. Michael VIP

    Indiana48 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    OK…First, we are definitely going back to Costa’s! Secondly, here’s why: The eggplant parmigiana, the special halibut dish, the spaghetti and meatballs and the lasagna were absolutely incredible! All of us ranted and raved throughout the meal! The Caesar salad is very refreshing and the house made dressing should be bottled and sold for its unique flavor! Our server was very attentive and friendly! If you want authentic Italian without flaw, make your reservations at Johnny Costa’s!!!

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  3. Barbara VIP

    Philadelphia1 review

    4.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Very nice Traditional Italian Restaurant. Our server Jacob was very pleasant and provided excellent service. We enjoyed it so much we went there twice during our one week stay.

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  4. Michael VIP

    Hawaii75 reviews

    4.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Was recommended by friends that live in Vegas so I cancelled my other plans to dine here. Service started out slow as I don’t think they realized I was seated outdoors. Place was quiet 🦗 Assuming by now all the snowbirds went back north. Enjoyed a nice martini was a chipped glass to begin. Caesar salad was not very dressed/creamy. I asked for some anchovies and appreciate the amount given by the server. Thank you. Bolognese was flavorful and amount of pasta was abundant. Ratio of sauce/pasta a bit off. I skipped dessert but saw some go by and they looked tasty.

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  5. Loretta

    Central Coast4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The halibut was so fresh and cooked to perfection! We shared a fruit Bomba of sorbet layers covered in white chocolate. It was amazing. The service was top notch! We will be back again soon ! Compliments to Jacob our waiter and Sal , the Maitre de

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  6. Jerry

    Las Vegas5 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    What can we say when a restaurant provides exceptional consistency. We have been to Johnny Costas 4 times in 2 years when we visit Palm Springs- the food, service (Jacob) and ambience are consistent. Food is exceptional and always provides the same level foodie experience- thank you to the entire team!

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  7. Larry VIP

    Los Angeles3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Never disappoints! Great service and outstanding veal piccata, linguine with mussels and cocktails.

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  8. Mark VIP

    Atlanta10 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 4, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    A great place for Italian food in Palm Springs. Some of the best pasta we have ever had. Old-school service and ambience to boot.

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  9. Marty VIP

    Palm Springs78 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on May 4, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 3
    Old style Italian food which is very enjoyable. At times, the noise level can be LOUD. And at times, the service can be ... a bit abrupt.

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  10. TLeon

    Portland2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 4, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    It was our first time dining at Johnny Costa's....and it lives up to its reputation. The service by Mick was outstanding, attentive and pure delight. He surprised us with an Anniversary dessert. Our entrees were very flavorful and arrived quickly. BUT it's the dessert that SET IT OVER THE TOP. We ordered the Chocolate Tiramisu...and it was the BEST that I have ever had!!!... light, flavorful, creamy... SPECTACULAR is the only way to describe it. Thank you for a delightful evening and making our Anniversary dinner so special. For the past 5 months i have been dealing w/ an unexpected loss in the family...but tonight WAS JUST WHAT I NEEDED. It was wonderful, and perked me right up.

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FAQs

Johnny Costa's offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (760) 325-4556.

Johnny Costa's is rated 4.8 stars by 2349 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
8:00 PM
Booked 10 times today
Google Map for Johnny Costa's

440 S Palm Canyon Dr, Palm Springs, CA 92262-7304

Additional information

  • Cross street
    Ramon/Baristo
  • Neighborhood
    Palm Springs
  • Hours of operation
    Dinner Tue–Thu 5:00 pm–9:30 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–10:30 pm
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Italian, Seafood
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Parking details
    Parking in front of the restaurant on Palm Canyon Drive and a parking lot behind the restaurant on Indian Canyon Drive.
  • Public transit
    SunLine Public Transit
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Vince Costa
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Delivery, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, View, Wine
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