39 Best Italian Restaurants near Cathedral City

“It's the end of our stay in Palm Springs and we're sorry we didn't find Trillusa sooner. The 4-5:30 prix fixe menu was quite a deal - appetizer, entree, & dessert for $30. I had mixed green salad, seafood & pasta, & carrot cake. My wife had minestrone soup, eggplant parmesan, & tiramisu. Everything was excellent and the portions were generous without being too big. My wife asked for a prawn add-on to her entree and it wasn't there when her entree arrived. That was quickly corrected, though. The noise level was moderate - enough to notice, but low enough to still carry on a conversation. The lights kept flickering, which was a bit distracting.“

“The steak sub is SO GOOD. The pizza is always solid as well. No crazy frills and always speedy. Will always be our go to.“

“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.“

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

“First time going to Sammy G’s for my anniversary dinner and it did not disappoint. Sat outside and enjoyed the view next to the fountain. Beautiful ambiance, chill vibes and overall, great atmosphere. The service was excellent from the moment we walked in to the minute we left. Ryan was our server for the night and he was awesome. He was very attentive and communicative throughout our dining experience. The best part was that at the end, before we got our check, he asked if we were celebrating anything and I told him it was our anniversary. Ryan surprised us with a little dessert. Very unexpected, but very much appreciated. The thoughtfulness was what made this entire experience memorable.“

“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 😊 🏆🏆🏆🏆💕💕💕💕☺️☺️☺️☺️☺️“

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

“Wow, this place is such a gem! All our food was incredible and the service was excellent. Very impressed with the reasonable prices, too, especially given the quality of the food. We didn’t order wine but noticed everyone’s glass was full to the top! Can’t wait to return and try the pizza and desserts, it all looks delicious.“

“This is long overdue, but I have enjoyed La Spiga for years. It is one of my favorite restaurants for celebrations and fine dining experiences. The patio is absolutely gorgeous, the entire team is so kind, welcoming and do an impeccable job elevating your dining experience. Their food is fantastic. My personal favorite is the white truffle pasta. I have gotten many of my friends and clients hooked on that pasta. Needless to say, if you’re looking for a fine dining experience with a bit of old school charm, and a team of really kind and good humored people, I highly recommend La Spiga.“

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

“Everything about this place was incredible! We met multiple out of state friends for dinner and Douglas took great care of us. The salmon was amazing, the veal Marsala was spectacular! Don't forget the tiramisu! You will be so happy you got it. Cheers!“

“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. 🥂🥂“

“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.“

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

“Very good food a wonderful experience !“

“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!“

“It was a great experience. The staff was very nice and helpful. The atmosphere was great. Nice and quiet. Clean and neat but the food was fantastic. We both had spaghetti with meat sauce and it was just perfect. Not to mention reasonably priced.“

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

“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.“

“We've always loved the Rancho Las Palmas patio for the ambiance, and we were excited to see the recent remodel. We've eaten at the old Blue Ember many times, and while the food used to be just okay, the food at Double Date was fantastic! Service was very slow, but the staff was friendly and we didn't mind, we enjoyed the patio, live music, and great meal. It felt like the kitchen was simply overwhelmed by the Valentine's Day rush. We'll definitely be back for the ambiance and the food, and I'm sure the timing will improve.“

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

“We ordered off the Happy Hour menu and I have to say the portion sizes were very good. The linguini puttanesca and spaghetti bolognese were both very authentic with the right ingredients and consistency. Add red pepper flakes if you want it spicier. The eggplant parmigiana was excellent! Well cooked and very authentic. It is hard to get this dish right and Mamma Gina did.

We were sat a dirty table and even though we asked for it to be cleaned they only gave it a superficial wipe. We just moved to a different table. It is a little loud. In spite of this we will definitely return the food is that good.“

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

“I have gone to many olive gardens in my lifetime, I had stopped going to them because of food quality and customer service! This place did not seem like an olive garden..... this place was beautiful as you walk in.... get greeted by your waiter/waitress and they introduce themselves at your table. Our waitress was super attentive... met our food needs and special requests! The place was clean looked bright in the areas it had too, but private in dining areas! I wish other olive gardens used this one as an example for the rest of their chain restaurants! We usually go to locally owned to get great service, but this one exceeded my every expectation for our restaurant experience in a while! And we eat out a lot 😁“

“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.“

“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.“

“Love this place! It’s our “go to”.“

“😀The food was excellent. Spicy Meatballs, Tutto Carne pizza and of course our server Zach. Great place for dining. Highly recommend and we will return.“

“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“

“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 ?“

“Beautiful restaurant nice ambiance“

“My friend ordered Italian sandos for dinner, and even though I ate lunch at 3pm, the sandwich from this deli tasted amazing at 7pm. I tried the Spicy Combo, which was very satisfying. The ratio of fluffy fresh bread and filling of Italian meats and veggies was on point. The Supreme Mortadella sounded intriguing with pistachio mortadella and pistachio paste, but it could have used a lot more pistachio and oomph. We also shared arancini (so delicious after popping them in the air frier), a cheese platter (so perfect), and salad for good measure. This deli is a great choice for take-out after a long travel day.“

“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!!“

“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.“

“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!“