39 Best Italian Restaurants near Cathedral City

“Excellent food, drinks and service. The complimentary biscotti and mini snifters of amaretto after the meal were a wonderful surprise. Josh was an excellent server and suggested the carrot cake for dessert. It was among the best I’ve had. We’ll definitely return to TRILUSSA and recommend it highly after our exceptional dining experience.“

“For the past 6 years I have been a frequent visitor of Romano's Pizza take-out. The previous owners were fair, honest and really cared about their clientele. At some point I guess they sold the business. The only way I was aware of this exchange of ownership was in the cost of my pie. My large pepperoni with extra cheese was now $15.00 dollars. There is a $2.50 charge for the extra cheese. This new price raise for the pizza in my opinion, is a big mistake because compared to Domino's, Pizza Hut, Papa John's and Little Caesars they are going to lose customer base because nothing differentiates their pizza from the competition. The cheese, sauce and crust are standard. For me in the past it was about price and convenience that made Romano’s a standout. They have raised their prices above what would be considered normal to account for inflation, cost of ingredients, and sales help. Perhaps they are trying to pay off the loan for the restaurant in a record 12 months (LOL). I believe that once you lose that base, you have lost it for good. What a shame. Patience seems to be the secret ingredient to a successful business. (They) may want to rethink their strategy only time will tell.“

“After 8.00 50 % off best deal in town, And great pizza!!“

“Had a fantastic dinner Friday nite and enjoyed seeing old friends and meeting Kerri the owner. E. Billy Thompson was singing and always brings couples to the dancing floor. Be sure to visit Nick’s Bistro at Date Palm CC open to the public.“

“The evening was wonderful. Starting with our two lovely hostesses, who were both cheerful and accommodating. We were seated at a lovely table and our server, Umberto, could not have been more charming or efficient. It's important to say that the restaurant was very busy. But Umberto never missed a beat. He gave us time to order, everything arrived in a nice, easy manner, and he never neglected to check on us throughout the evening - the sign of a real pro. And, a special call out to the young man who never once let our water glasses go empty. All in all, a wonderful evening! Thanks and kudos to all!!“

“When in PS, this is the only place for italian food. Reserve early to not be disappointed“

“Elio and Luba are beyond wonderful. The intimacy of the restaurant is wonderful. The food on the menu or on the specials list was delicious. Luba and Elio perform as if they are making dinner just for you!!! Will go back many times after this first experience dining with them last night. This will become our go to Italian restaurant in the Desert. Thank you, Luba & Elio. 🥂🥂“

“Everyone was WONDERFUL! The food was amazing. We had a group of 8 and they made us feel so welcome and everyone enjoyed every menu item we could including all of the fabulous desserts! It's our new place. We visit palm desert at least once a year and are already looking forward to coming back!“

“Best Italian dining in Palm desert! Cozy and friendly atmosphere with high quality and originally italian made dishes!“

“Went for my mom’s Birthday on the 8th. Super nice staff, I reserved a seat for inside but they tried to move us outside on the patio. I would’ve, if it weren’t so hot. They let us sit inside the bar which was nice. The manager (I assume) was super nice and the hostess was very welcoming.

Also whoever the bartender who was working on the 8th at 7ish is a super cool dude. Food was out very fast and delicious.“

“Very good food a wonderful experience !“

“I visited this restaurant with my wife for a quiet dinner, and we were pleasantly surprised. The place had a calm and relaxing vibe, with soft lighting and clean decor. The menu had a lot of variety without being overwhelming. I went with the beef stew, and my wife ordered a vegetarian risotto — both dishes were flavorful and nicely presented. The service was friendly and attentive without hovering. We took our time, never felt rushed, and even stayed for dessert. The chocolate mousse was a perfect way to end the meal. We'll definitely be back!“

“We originally came because of finding you on the Upside app. Little did we know……Wow! Such an amazing meal and awesome service! Arturo was our server and was on top of his game. The Lasagna “Bolognase” was out of this world. Very rich and flavorful. The homemade sausage….out of this world! My wife had The penne with red and white sauce. Again….delicious! We will be back!“

“The one in Palm Desert is good. Nice restaurants and area. Delicious food.“

“This place is super cool. The decor and trolley car you can dine in are awesome. The food is excellent and the service is friendly and attentive. We like the lunch and dinner menu and the dinner entrees come with appetizer & dessert. Can't wait to go back!“

“We had a fabulous dinner last night at Cipolline in Palm Springs. Dawn was our waitress and did a very professional, kind and great job. The food was extremely good. We will return and will tell our friends.“

“Very nice service. Super yummy food. We had a great night out.“

“Waldo’s is awesome!!! A group of 12 went to Waldo’s last night and had an amazing time. Every dish we ate was fabulous. Our server Barbara was amazing and so attentive. Our new favorite restaurant.“

“The food was delicious and the dishes were piping hot when served, an indication that the plates were delivered to the table as soon as they were ready rather that sitting under a heat lamp. the wait staff was very friendly and attentive. It was a birthday dinner and the birthday guest received a nice comp desert. Only complaint was that the sauce was left off/removed from the left over portion we took home.“

“Great authentic Italian fare with great service. Busy though, so best to make a reservation (especially on Thursday evening).“

“atmosphere and food was very good. bit they didn't bring the bread or side spinach we ordered until hallfway through our entree. we had to ask for it. maybe just a little short staffed.“

“The food was fantastic! I had the risotto and I highly recommend it!“

“Great place to dine. Great food and very accommodating staff.“

“Found this fine establishment by accident. A great find. Was on a drive from NorCal to Phoenix & stopped in Palm Desert for the night. Will return their often!“

“Amazing dinner of lobster ravioli and cioppino.“

“Love the lunch specials at Slice. One of the best deals in town. Yummy Pizza!“

“We were a group of six for dinner. There were no wait times, and the food was excellent. But the real highlight was our server, Russ. He was incredibly friendly and helpful, and it was clear that he truly loves his job. Thank you for the wonderful experience – the Germans.“

“Love this place! It’s our “go to”.“

“Mixed experience, I’ll have to try this place again. The muffaletta sandwich was awesome on the delicious focaccia bread, but the eggplant Parmesan tasted like old oil, it was stale and tasted a few days old. We ended up having to throw it out. My husband had tried to order it as a sandwich, but there must’ve been a miscommunication. Either way, even on a sandwich it wouldn’t have been great. Excited to try the other sandwiches on the takeout menu!“

“The one in Palm Desert is good. Nice restaurants and area. Delicious food.“

“We went to Birba on an exceptionally hot night and sat at the bar. We stayed cool by the misters and had a wonderful evening. The Bartender Lugo was insightful, friendly, efficient and professional. Our food (melon/prosciutto salad and specialty pizza) was amazing and service was well timed. Although not hungry enough for dessert, the menu looked fantastic. I commend Birba for a lovely evening in a lovely al fresco setting. It was also wonderful to be slightly out of town - a little more peaceful than some of the down town settings.“

“dinner was light, nice portions. small issue with disappearing server..never mentioned fish, soup,or dessert of the day. no bread basket appeared, no mention of what wine we were served. we'll return,hopefully our experience will be better“

“Fabulous dining Lovely Bistro type“

“Beautiful restaurant nice ambiance“

“One of the better Italian restaurants I've been to. 9 of us all ordered something different and everything was excellent including the service. Friendly, efficient, loving family run business. Each of us will be back! Thank you ?“

“So cool to have an authentic coffee place in our desert!! It feels like coffee shop straight out of Italy! Workers are so nice! Great customer service! The food is delicious! I recommend any of the paninis! And the coffee is great! Definitely worth a stop when near by and in need of coffee!!“

“Outstanding foods, so authentic. We’ve seen many postings in social media which do it little justice. We’re so glad we visited and came home with a big haul. Also, our neighbor brought is dinner the other day and we were instantly hooked!“

“I had an amazing experience at this restaurant! The food was delicious fresh and flavorful! The staff were very attentive and wonderful the bar staff Taylor and Izzy did not disappoint they really know how to make a great drink ! They create such a fun and welcoming atmosphere easily some of the best bartenders ive met.“