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Diners' Choice: Italian restaurants in Palm Springs / Palm Desert

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Updated December 05, 2024

Looking for restaurants with the best overall Italian cuisine in Palm Springs / Palm Desert? You’re in the right place. Each month OpenTable analyzes more than 400,000 new diner reviews. We sort the results by category to help you discover new favorites. It's a great partnership: you reserve, eat, and review. We listen...and deliver the results for all to benefit. Enjoy!

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Piero's Pizzavino

4.8

4.8 (1800)

$30 and under

Italian

Palm Desert

About the restaurant

Four Key Ingredients for PizzaVino's true authentic Neapolitan Pizza--it's all about balance. The Oven, San Marzano tomatoes, Fior di Latte Mozzarella & Doppio Zero Flour. We are more than just pizza at Our Comfortable Home away from Home Restaurant. We offer Fresh Locally Grown, Organic Fruits & Vegetables, Fresh Seafood, Quality Cuts of Meat, Salads with our homemade dressings, as well as Desserts like Your Mom use to or still does make! We are OPEN LATER than Most!

Buon Appetito

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CodyVIP

Dined 4 days ago

Amazing food, wonderful staff! Always a delicious meal when you’re at Piero’s.

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4.8

4.8 (4672)

$31 to $50

Italian

Palm Desert

About the restaurant

Named by Zagat Survey America’s 1,000 top Italian restaurants. Enter the doors of Castelli’s and you’ll believe you have just stepped into a small bistro in romantic Tuscany.

No baseball hats, no tank tops and no flip flops.
Womens designer hats are allowed.

* As of Jan 31, 2023, Castelli's is no longer accepting the $25.00 Hanson's Garage Door Gift Certificates.
**The promotion has expired**

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DebraVIP

Dined 5 days ago

Great food and ambiance as per usual. I was glad they forgot to bring their garlic bread since I always pig out on it and can't eat my dinner, but make sure you try that if you've never had it. Always so much fun and the service is warm and friendly.

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Fettuccine Alfredo

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Linguine Di Mare

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4.8

4.8 (2201)

$31 to $50

Italian

Palm Springs

About the restaurant

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

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randallVIP

Dined 2 days ago

The food here is exceptional. Had the mushroom soup and chicken Marsala. Both delicious. Shared fried calamari to start and it was perfect. The staff is very friendly.

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Chicken Parmigiana

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Chicken Piccata

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Eggplant Parmigiana

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Trilussa Ristorante

4.7

4.7 (3331)

$30 and under

Italian

Palm Springs

About the restaurant

Trilussa serves traditional Italian cuisine in an intimate and family atmosphere. They serve great Italian seafood, steaks, pizza and pasta dishes with elegance and a smile. Front door parking to the restaurant available. Gluten-free pasta available. Live Music.

Happy Hour reservations not available.
Table requests are not guaranteed.

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FrancVIP

Dined 3 days ago

This is one of our go-to restaurants in the desert. The food is well prepared and the waiters provide excellent service. Last night, we were expertly served by Sergio, who couldn't be friendlier or more accommodating. I had the veal piccata which was lightly prepared and the tiramisu which was delicious. The prices are reasonable here, too.

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Chicken Parmigiana

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Lasagna Bolognese

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4.8

4.8 (146)

$31 to $50

Italian

Indio

About the restaurant

Parties of 8 or more should call 442-400-3479 or email info@italica.bar.

Italica is a unique, intimate hidden bar/restaurant with outstanding Italian cuisine. Our dishes are served tapas style and are meant to be combined and shared with others in your party. We have several dishes on and off our menu that are vegetarian and vegan friendly. Enter through the silver door on Miles Avenue to the right of Indio Taphouse.

Due to our limited capacity, reservations are required for dinner service. However, we welcome walk-ins at the bar, based on availability, and encourage late-night walk-ins to join us when possible.

To ensure that all our guests can savor our exquisite offerings, we allocate a 90-minute dining time for all parties.

Please note that Italica is an adults-only establishment. We kindly ask that our guests be above the age of 18 and are dressed appropriately.

We appreciate your understanding and look forward to providing you with an exceptional dining experience.

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jack

Dined 1 day ago

What a terrific find. Service was top notch. Wonderful atmosphere. Will return often.

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Mimmo's Italian Restaurant

4.7

4.7 (2038)

$31 to $50

Italian

Palm Desert

About the restaurant

We are open! Come and join us and check out our beautiful new bar and dining area.
The foundation of good Italian cooking is the freshest of ingredients prepared with simplicity, bringing together flavors so no one ingredient overpowers another. Mimmo’s Italian roots begin in his hometown of Bagheria, Sicily. The fresh fruits and vegetables picked from his family’s farm were on the table, or tavola, that night. Our logo of the lemon and lemon flower, or zagara, is a symbol of Sicily’s rich history of growing and exporting lemons, and a reminder of Mimmo’s many memories of lemon picking in his grandfather’s groves. APRIL 30TH 2012 WAS OUR OPENING DAY.
OUR HOURS ARE: MONDAY THRU SATURDAY FROM 5PM. HAPPY HOUR IS MONDAY THRU SATURDAY FROM 5PM TO CLOSE AT THE BAR .
GIFT CARDS ARE NOW AVAILABLE AT: Mimmospd.com

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KristiVIP

Dined 1 day ago

Repeat customers ... always good food and service. Great menu and additional specials so great variety to choose from. Our table had veal ravioli, veal piccata, chicken parm and sand dabs ... all enjoyed their meals that come with two sides of your choice. Their glazed carrots are wonderful.

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Bruschetta Classica

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Sammy G's Tuscan Grill

4.7

4.7 (3788)

$30 and under

Italian

Palm Springs

About the restaurant

Sammy G’s Tuscan Grill is located in the heart of downtown Palm Springs and near some of the city’s most quaint shops and hotels.

Established in 2009, Sammy G’s has is open seasonally for Sammy's weekend Brunch and lunch with an innovative menu, blending traditional Italian with California cuisine. Take a break from shopping and dine al fresco for lunch on the newly renovated patio and soak up the gorgeous desert weather, or venture inside and be transported to Tuscany with the restaurant’s rustic charm.

Dinner becomes a casual yet elegant event, and traditional Italian favorites mixed with updated classics are on the menu. A semi-private room is available for family gatherings or business events.

On Thursday through Saturday nights, the Sammy G’s Lounge becomes an energetic yet intimate place to meet up with friends and dance the night away to live music and enjoy Sammy G’s signature cocktails.

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Kevin

Dined 4 days ago

Hostess was very courteous and gave us the perfect table on the balcony overlooking the courtyard James our server was great, courteous, informative, and attentive. I had the lasagna very flavorful and lots of sauce and meat . Terry had Chicken Marsala , cooked perfect and great flavor. Grand marnier and biscotti was great. Finally the bread pudding was outstanding! Thank you we will be back! Kevin and Terry

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Homemade Lasagna

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Chicken Marsala

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4.8

4.8 (1091)

$30 and under

Italian

Palm Springs

About the restaurant

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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JPVIP

Dined 4 days ago

Al Dente…a staple (Italian restaurant) in Palm Springs for over 20 years. Unfortunately I don’t go downtown too much to eat and haven’t been here since 2010 or so. Went last night for dinner had the Bolognese with Angel Hair pasta…omg! the best!!!! and fyi the staff remembered me after all these years….WOW! My partner and I loved the dining experience - he had the Salmon and loved it! and said we have to make this a regular place again. I agree!

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Le Donne Cucina Italiana

4.7

4.7 (1092)

$30 and under

Italian

Palm Desert

About the restaurant

Taste the authentic flavors of Italy at Le Donne Cucina Italiana! Voted best Italian restaurant in Palm Desert three years running by the Desert Sun and Palm Springs Life, Le Donne Cucina Italiana makes pastas fresh every day using old-world techniques. You'll love the sophisticated atmosphere and delicious, authentic Italian dishes.

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LaniVIP

Dined 7 days ago

Our favorite Italian restaurant in the desert and never disappoints!

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Eggplant Parmigiana

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Enzo's Bistro and Bar Rancho Mirage

4.7

4.7 (790)

$30 and under

Italian

Rancho Mirage

About the restaurant

Authentic Italian cuisine, house-made pasta fresh daily, in-house dry aged steaks, home-made Italian salami, fresh seafood and more.

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Roseann

Dined 3 days ago

Enzo's is always a treat. Good service, good food, nice atmosphere. Wednesdays are half price wine nights.

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Pappardelle Bolognese

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