39 Best Italian Restaurants near Cathedral City

“The food was delicious and the service was excellent. Ana was one of the best servers we've ever had. So attentive and friendly. Down side was the amount of flying bugs inside. A spider landed in my husbands ear and gnats kept landing in my food. Just a down side of the doors to patio being open. Otherwise, a great 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!!“

“We have been fans of SammyG's for years. But last night was a great disappointment. We hosted first time guests - the table was in a horrid location almost forcing two of us to try to eat at the edge. The waiter refused to provide separate checks for the two couples. Really? in 2025 you can't provide separate checks? If this is a restaurant policy, shame on SammyG's. If this was the waiter's policy - shame on him. Bummer experience - but the food was their usual very good.“

“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. 🥂🥂“

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

“Everything was absolutely perfect. Thank you for seating me in a very nice spot for my birthday. Thank you for the birthday ice cream after my meal. The food was delicious. The bread was yummy. The wine was exquisite. The waiter was wonderful. The owners make you feel welcomed and part of the family. I will definitely be returning and this was my third time being here. Thank you 😊 🏆🏆🏆🏆💕💕💕💕☺️☺️☺️☺️☺️“

“My friend and I had lunch at Norma’s recently and enjoyed it tremendously. We had an ordinary salad but the warm torpedo sandwich was extraordinary. Very flavorful and delicious. Service was prompt and friendly. I’ll definitely go back soon.“

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

“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!“

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

“This a a top notch restaurant and so are the employees!
When we arrived there wasn't a table available for us to dine there, however, they made it happen and we enjoyed sitting outside with perfect weather and beautiful ambiance.
We ordered calamari for appetizers; for dinner we ordered the halibut special and two veal scallopine. Both meals were delicious. For dessert we ordered the fig gelato which was also very delicious and unique. The nighttime weather was just as delicious as all the meals we enjoyed! You will not be disappointed if you decide to dine here.“

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

“My husband and I ate here on a whim tonight and it ended up being the best Italian food we’ve had since we visited Italy last year. We ordered the bruschetta, linguine with homemade pesto and cream sauce, tagliatelle al ragu, and the dessert of the day, which was a Sicillian cake. Everything was perfect. The pasta was slightly al dente and not soaked in sauce while still being very flavorful (exactly how it’s served in Italy) and the cake was the best cake either of us have had in our lives. The chef (and owner? Teresa) came to check on us to see how everything tasted. Our server was great, very welcoming and knowledgeable about the menu and hospitable. We loved our entire experience here. Our only regret is that we can’t take them and the whole restaurant back with us to Texas. We will definitely return next time we’re in town.“

“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.“

“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.“

“Really good meal of mushroom soup, poached pear salad with walnuts and goat cheese, homemade fettuccine with porcini mushrooms and truffle butter, chocolate tort desert. The pasta dish was absolutely incredible and one of best I remember. Highly recommend for great Italian meal.“

“Very good food a wonderful experience !“

“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.“

“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!“

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

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

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

“Olive Garden in Palm Desert is a big hit with the kids! There’s usually a wait, so it’s best to get there early. The hot bread they serve is a favorite, and the pasta portions are generous, so sharing might be a good idea if you’re not a big eater. The staff is generally friendly, and there’s plenty of parking.“

“Amazing dinner of lobster ravioli and cioppino.“

“Okay, I’m from NY and they get a 5 Star all the way around. My family ordered off the menu and I ordered a custom sandwich. The staff was professional and extremely friendly . They made suggestions on bread choices and explained the differences. If in Palm Springs, you will must stop in and eat. You will thoroughly enjoy a true great deli sandwich. They have other foods and deserts but we went for the true subs. Sorry no photos, we were hungry. My apologies“

“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“

“Mostly, we sit at the bar and enjoy their pizza, unless we're with a group of friends (which they'll happily accommodate). The food is great, the staff is lovely and the garden setting is a delight.

Vegetarian options: Lots of pasta and pizza options without meat!“

“Love this place! It’s our “go to”.“

“Wow, they were able to alter my matcha and make it lavender matcha latte with oat milk! The barist was so kind, he had dark shaggy hair and wish i knew his name to give a shoutout!
It was delicious , the matcha was surprisingly good“

“Beautiful restaurant nice ambiance“

“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!“

“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 ?“

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

“I came here for the first time to pick up an online order. I was only inside for a few minutes but I enjoyed the atmosphere and the colors of the walls and table cloths. I ordered a meat lovers pizza. Personal size. Good 4 slice sizes. It's a very savory pizza. The inside of the restaurant has a bar. I wasn't able to see what beers are on draft but next time I will sit at the bar.“