37 Best Italian Restaurants near La Quinta

“My family and I had dinner there on Saturday night the food was great the prices were reasonable and our waitress Michelle was above and beyond a great waitress“

“It was our first time eating at the La Quinta location. I'm not sure if it's because they're still getting adjusted, but the food was just ok. Nothing that stands out. However, the service was great. Our servers, Jessica and Julian, were amazing. Super accommodating and friendly.“

“Excellent real Italian restaurant. The food was delicious, the cocktails were fabulous and the desserts were to die for. I had the spaghetti and clams, which were fresh and marvelous. We had the honor and the pleasure of meeting the owner, Jack. He treated us like long-lost family and we immediately loved him. He’s very gracious and kind and he made our dining experience much more memorable and happy.
I’m impressed with the atmosphere. Very chic and very comfortable. Everything is extremely clean and well taken care of inside and outside.
I recommend this restaurant to the highest extent.
I look forward to returning here because it simply feels like “HOME”!
There is ample outside parking, as well as many handicapped spaces.“

“Small location in la quinta and good pizza - what really got me was charging extra to make the pizza a true chicago deep dish pizza by an extra 2$? isn’t the standard supposed to be chicago deep dish already? you set the menu and prices why is extra. pizza was good but i didn’t pay extra so i got the flat crust“

“The food was excellent! I rarely can find squash blossoms and when I saw them on the menu I knew I had to order. These are often seasonal and very hard to find. They were incredible. Piping hot, crispy on the outside and creamy in the middle. They are served with Marinara. I prefer honey drizzle or agave so I added my own. My mouth was singing their praises. I’m looking forward to trying so many tasty bites I saw on the menu. Two thumbs up for me.“

“We had such a wonderful experience! Our waitress was absolutely amazing—friendly, attentive, and genuinely made us feel so welcome. She checked on us at all the right times, made sure we had everything we needed, and did it all with such a positive attitude and a smile. You can tell she truly cares about her customers and takes pride in giving great service.

Excellent service can completely change a dining experience, and she definitely made ours extra special. We will absolutely be back! Highly recommend! ❤️“

“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. 🥂🥂“

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

“Food and service was amazing! Highly recommend going here. Our server Elliot was great, he let us know all about the food and drink specials. Let me not forget to mention the food was absolutely delicious. They use a lot of veggies from their garden and also cook/fry with extra virgin olive oil which is amazing!!! I'm already planning my next palm springs trip just to come back to La Spiga. You won't be dissapointed, go !!!“

“Small but good! I like Italian food and when I try somewhere new I get the lasagna. Usually a good gauge for the rest of the food. It was great! Kind staff. Josh Groban was on repeat so maybe hit the shuffle button once in a while 😂“

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

“Mario’s was absolutely amazing from start to finish. The food was authentic, fresh, and full of incredible flavor — easily some of the best Italian food I’ve had in a long time. Every dish came out perfectly and you can tell they truly care about quality. I had the Cioppino and I definitely recommend getting it!

What made our experience even better was the staff and especially our waitress, Marty. She was friendly, attentive, and made us feel so welcomed the entire time. Her great personality and outstanding service made our meal even more enjoyable. Kayla was also awesome.

If you’re looking for delicious Italian food and excellent service, Mario’s is definitely the place to go. We will absolutely be coming 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!“

“Very good food a wonderful experience !“

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

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

“What a friendly place and staff. Great food!“

“Pasta is a family favorite so we decided to go here for lunch. The food was delicious, maybe not the best Italian food we've ever had, but still quite good. Our server was excellent and attentive. The decor of the restaurant is very opulent, but not in a snobby way. The kids loved looking around and we even got seated in the trolley.“

“Service is REALLY good! From the moment I walked in the hostess’s got me a booth and my server Joseph came to grab my drink. Later on the manager came to checked on us and took my friend’s drink order. 10/10 I would definitely come to this location again and shoutout to my server Joseph again he was sooo sweet.“

“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!“

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

“A fantastic Italian ristorante. Great food and highly recommended. Can't wait to go back!“

“Muy buena atención y comida deliciosa😍😘“

“The food is amazing, especially the desserts. David’s service is among the best I’ve ever experienced, and the manager is very kind—I really appreciate her warm smile. I’m staying at this resort, and I have to say this restaurant is on a higher level than the resort itself.“

“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!“

“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.“

“Just stopped in this cafe at the suggestion of a store clerk in this shopping center and I’m so glad I took her advice. Calm, cute, clean breakfast/lunch/coffee/wine spot. The Mama Mia panini is excellent— I was surprised at the caliber of the panini (flavorful and very fresh!), it tastes like I’m at a fancy sitdown restaurant! Service was great too. Cute dishes too!“

“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.“

“We love YOUR PIE! Amazing Pizza, a good selection of beer and even great salads! Everything is always fresh and the staff are always friendly. They have catering as well. 🙌😍 My kids are always asking to go to Your Pie!“

“Love this place! It’s our “go to”.“

“We walked into Mario's on Jefferson St in La Quinta. We had the BEST service. Our server's name was Vanessa. She was wonderful. We like her (and the food ) so much we went back the next day. When we walked in, she didn't ask, she simply gave me my water with lemon, and my husband his wine. She was so wonderful I wanted to take her home. I told her when we got back to Ohio I would give her a great review. Live kind of happens, and I am sorry I took this long to review you. I hope to be back. I was born and grew up in Southern California, and spent so much time as a child in Palm Springs. I think my husband took pity on how homesick I was, and we went everywhere. If I wasn't vegan, I would have ordered their delicious pizza!!! I will be back Vanessa. You are wonderful“

“good service friendly people pizza was excellent“

“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!“

“Well it was my first time visiting Chef Georges it's a very pleasant place I enjoy the atmosphere and they had live entertainment which was a plus! Service was very pleasant and friendly. For it being my first time there I was extremely satisfied with my total experience and Gia was an awesome server/waitress. I will be back.“

“My boyfriend (a competitive pool player) and I are in town visiting and needed a place to practice. This place has 3 nice pool tables and everyone is super nice. We talked to the owner for a bit and he is such a nice, down to earth guy. Some of these reviews state otherwise but from my experience those people just need something to complain about. Great atmosphere and people. Will be coming here everytime we visit.“

“Beautiful restaurant nice ambiance“