This restaurant is really hard to rate. The ambience is fun. The food is good. Trying to make a reservation a week out, we were able to get a reservation for 3 people at 4:30 PM. Funny enough, the day of our reservation they opened up reservations at 700 715 730 and 745. We kept our original reservation, and soon as we sat down at 4:30, we were told that our reservation was only good for 90 minutes. We were also reminded halfway through dinner that we only had 90 minutes to eat, and then at the end, after spending over $300 on dinner, we were told again that we had to leave within 90 minutes. The whole thing was really uncomfortable. I get that they're trying to turn tables, but we were spending money and ordering drinks and they made it really clear from the get go that we weren't welcome. I don't think I'd go back again
Laurie
My 4 th time.... Never fails to please me with great warm service ( thank you Amanda), wonderful menu suggestions and outstanding ambiance. Celebrated with friends my husbands birthday. Can't wait to make another reservation!
Logan
I've dined at your restaurant several times and have always enjoyed it, which made tonight's experience especially disappointing. The service from the female bartender was inattentive and unprofessional from start to finish. I have a severe fennel allergy and asked specific questions about the meatballs and pork. She never bothered to look into or respond, leaving me uncertain about what I could safely eat. For someone with a serious allergy, that level of disregard is unacceptable. Throughout the evening, our waters were never refilled and we were never once asked if we would like a second round of cocktails — which we did. Basic attentiveness was completely absent. The most egregious issue occurred when she abruptly presented the handheld device and informed us she had charged our bill to another table and given us someone else's bill to pay. Rather than proactively resolving her mistake, she appeared annoyed when I asked for our correct itemized receipt. She disappeared for approximately 15 minutes and returned without having resolved the issue. Only then did she casually offer dessert — not as a gesture of goodwill, but as another upsell attempt — despite the ongoing billing error. In total, it took roughly 25 minutes and I uncomfortably payed another tables bill. Her stating "I saved you $5" The entire interaction felt careless, disorganized, and indifferent to the guest experience. This level of service is far below what your establishment represents and left a very bad impression. I hope this is addressed seriously, as it does not reflect well on your team or your standards.
Heather
Second visit and we enjoyed it as much as the first time! Excellent cocktails, staters, salads and mains and fabulous service! Highly recommend!
Georgia
Came for the food. Chef gets a 5 star!!! Grilled octopus was outstanding and tender. The Milanese chicken sauce was vibrant and rich. The setting was shabby at best. There was an odd incense-type smell at our table by the front wall. The table had some type of sponge underneath it. I tried not to touch it. We were crammed in like sardines. The derrieres of neighbors brushed our table as they got in and out. The waiter was nice, but forgot our bar order and had to come back to ask again. GO for the FOOD only.
Mary
We love this restaurant, we love the hidden way secret feeling of it. The food is always absolutely delicious and the service is great. It's become our favorite place to go. Cocktails and wine are delicious. We just wish they would carry. Justin Cabernet seems that they're always out
Adrienne
We went with another couple and shared everything. It was wonderful. It wasn't to loud and we could have a conversation. ALL FOUR of us loved it. Very friendly staff.
Linda
Incredible eats, Involtini chicken marsala. Espresso Martini, yum! Girls night out. Once you pass through the silver door, you're transported. Fine dining has arrived in Indio.
Courtney
Service and Staff were excellent...So looking forward to a return visit!!! The food was terrific and drinks were also done well
Tammy
this place was a wonderful find. It's tucked away in Indio with a very soothing and elegant vibe, but not stuffy. The food was delicious and thoughtfully presented, and the server was attentive without being too intrusive. The only criticism is that it was quite noisy and for a small intimate place, the noise level was unexpected. I would definitely go back.
We love this place and have been several times. Our last visit didn't knock it out of the park, like usual, but I guess no restaurant gets it right all the time. Bread (ordered) for consumption while waiting for meal was late to arrive, flatbread was cold and chewy.
Gina
It was all excellent- the flatbread - Caesar salad - bolognese- pasta limone with shrimp ! Our waitress who also bartends knew that menu and what drinks to compliment !
Sami
This place is our go to place for great food ambience and Service. Santos is the best chef in the valley by far. Definitely recommend. 
giovanni
The place was very nice specially the service. I felt like I was not in Indio - felt I was in a big city
Sylvia
Caesar salad was great. The petrale sole was okay-I thought some bites tasted a little fishy. The fried artichokes with it were very good and they accommodated us and put it in a lemon caper sauce instead of the spicy sauce, it normally comes with. The service was excellent. The restaurant is very small, but very trendy inside, but moderately loud. For an Italian restaurant, there are not many choices on the menu
This restaurant is really hard to rate. The ambience is fun. The food is good. Trying to make a reservation a week out, we were able to get a reservation for 3 people at 4:30 PM. Funny enough, the day of our reservation they opened up reservations at 700 715 730 and 745. We kept our original reservation, and soon as we sat down at 4:30, we were told that our reservation was only good for 90 minutes. We were also reminded halfway through dinner that we only had 90 minutes to eat, and then at the end, after spending over $300 on dinner, we were told again that we had to leave within 90 minutes. The whole thing was really uncomfortable. I get that they're trying to turn tables, but we were spending money and ordering drinks and they made it really clear from the get go that we weren't welcome. I don't think I'd go back again
My 4 th time.... Never fails to please me with great warm service ( thank you Amanda), wonderful menu suggestions and outstanding ambiance. Celebrated with friends my husbands birthday. Can't wait to make another reservation!
I've dined at your restaurant several times and have always enjoyed it, which made tonight's experience especially disappointing. The service from the female bartender was inattentive and unprofessional from start to finish. I have a severe fennel allergy and asked specific questions about the meatballs and pork. She never bothered to look into or respond, leaving me uncertain about what I could safely eat. For someone with a serious allergy, that level of disregard is unacceptable. Throughout the evening, our waters were never refilled and we were never once asked if we would like a second round of cocktails — which we did. Basic attentiveness was completely absent. The most egregious issue occurred when she abruptly presented the handheld device and informed us she had charged our bill to another table and given us someone else's bill to pay. Rather than proactively resolving her mistake, she appeared annoyed when I asked for our correct itemized receipt. She disappeared for approximately 15 minutes and returned without having resolved the issue. Only then did she casually offer dessert — not as a gesture of goodwill, but as another upsell attempt — despite the ongoing billing error. In total, it took roughly 25 minutes and I uncomfortably payed another tables bill. Her stating "I saved you $5" The entire interaction felt careless, disorganized, and indifferent to the guest experience. This level of service is far below what your establishment represents and left a very bad impression. I hope this is addressed seriously, as it does not reflect well on your team or your standards.
Second visit and we enjoyed it as much as the first time! Excellent cocktails, staters, salads and mains and fabulous service! Highly recommend!
Came for the food. Chef gets a 5 star!!! Grilled octopus was outstanding and tender. The Milanese chicken sauce was vibrant and rich. The setting was shabby at best. There was an odd incense-type smell at our table by the front wall. The table had some type of sponge underneath it. I tried not to touch it. We were crammed in like sardines. The derrieres of neighbors brushed our table as they got in and out. The waiter was nice, but forgot our bar order and had to come back to ask again. GO for the FOOD only.
We love this restaurant, we love the hidden way secret feeling of it. The food is always absolutely delicious and the service is great. It's become our favorite place to go. Cocktails and wine are delicious. We just wish they would carry. Justin Cabernet seems that they're always out
We went with another couple and shared everything. It was wonderful. It wasn't to loud and we could have a conversation. ALL FOUR of us loved it. Very friendly staff.
Incredible eats, Involtini chicken marsala. Espresso Martini, yum! Girls night out. Once you pass through the silver door, you're transported. Fine dining has arrived in Indio.
Service and Staff were excellent...So looking forward to a return visit!!! The food was terrific and drinks were also done well
this place was a wonderful find. It's tucked away in Indio with a very soothing and elegant vibe, but not stuffy. The food was delicious and thoughtfully presented, and the server was attentive without being too intrusive. The only criticism is that it was quite noisy and for a small intimate place, the noise level was unexpected. I would definitely go back.
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We love this place and have been several times. Our last visit didn't knock it out of the park, like usual, but I guess no restaurant gets it right all the time. Bread (ordered) for consumption while waiting for meal was late to arrive, flatbread was cold and chewy.
It was all excellent- the flatbread - Caesar salad - bolognese- pasta limone with shrimp ! Our waitress who also bartends knew that menu and what drinks to compliment !
This place is our go to place for great food ambience and Service. Santos is the best chef in the valley by far. Definitely recommend. 
The place was very nice specially the service. I felt like I was not in Indio - felt I was in a big city
Caesar salad was great. The petrale sole was okay-I thought some bites tasted a little fishy. The fried artichokes with it were very good and they accommodated us and put it in a lemon caper sauce instead of the spicy sauce, it normally comes with. The service was excellent. The restaurant is very small, but very trendy inside, but moderately loud. For an Italian restaurant, there are not many choices on the menu
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