Backstreet Bistro

72820 El Paseo, Palm Desert
(760) 346-6393

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Laurie

There was five of us, but one dish that was served had no flavor. All the others were good.

Susie

Love this place. We come very often and always enjoy our food, wine and service. We were 4, and all had different entrees. They all were delicious. The calamari is crispy and marinara sauce great. I love that they provide delicious warm bread with olive oil and balsamic and if you prefer butter on the side.

Vicki

We visit each time we come to Palm Desert! Smaller cozy place, inside & outside dining with fabulous food and attentive service! Very enjoyable!!

mike

Had Mothers Day brunch for three of us. It was our first time there but certainly not the last. The food was wonderful. Service great. I had a little glitch with my sandwich, pointed it out just so they were aware, and then amazing happened! The mistake was so minor, yet the manager made me take home a complementary new meal as if I'd ordered it to go. Again, no big mistake, and I certainly didn't ask for anything. Amazing. Anyway, it's a nice departure from all the "hard surface" noisy restaurants. There's carpet on the floor and linen on the tables, which to me adds to a nice quiet ambiance.

Tristen

Very good dinner with friends. The fettucini Alfredo with shrimp 2 ppl had and loved. The chopped wedge salad and the coconut shrimp was delicious!

Yvonne

Have been here several times time for lunch with very good experiences and dinner did not disappoint.

Harry

Very welcoming and friendly staff ...and the food was delicious and reasonably priced. Will definitely visit again!

Art

Something id going on with this restaurant.....almost empty two nights in a row. Good food....prices a little high for this level of Italian food. High priced beverages, too. One of our orders had to be returned for being undercooked. Will most likely not return.

Barbara

On of our absolute favorite restaurants. Always consistently great food at great prices. Service is outstanding. Can't wait to go back

Kim Jackson

The crab cake appetizer was the best crab cake I've ever had - and I live a stone's throw from Maryland! The spaghetti and meatball portion was huge and yummy. We also got the seafood pasta. The sauce was amazing and the seafood tasted fresh and delicious. Angela's service along with that of the rest of the staff was top notch. Highly recommend this restaurant!

Michael

Visiting for the first time, we met friends from out of town at this cafe. Food choices were varied, the interior pleasant, the linen tablecloths a nice touch compared to others. The food was plentiful, steamy hot and the wait staff initially accommodating. ••• HOWEVER... once we had finished our meal, you could tell the staff was READY to turn the tables and move us on out of the cafe. In fact, we actually wanted dessert but had to get up from the table and chase down the server for their short menu of desserts. No asking if we wanted coffee or another glass of wine. √ Once the wait staff determined it was TIME FOR US TO LEAVE..... Make no mistake about it... the water glasses were removed from the table.... which made it VERY CLEAR... it was time to leave. ••• Now... I do understand that flipping tables is important to the bottom line...but this was a casual Sunday, a late afternoon reservation and we were one of five other tables with more than ample room and empty tables inside and out.

wendy

We sat inside at a nice table by the window. Fresh bread was excellent, wine was nice. I had the Caprese salad, my husband Wedge salad, both were excellent. We shared the Lobster Ravioli.! Yum! ✨✨✨✨✨

Jarrett Howard

I loved this place! The food is authentic Italian, tasted like my mom's cooking and small and cozy inside. Great place for lunch or dinner on the patio.

Richard Bay-Ramyon

The Bistro had an outside party so seating inside was the only option .A little stuffy and tight. Our perimeter table was isolated on two sides. The Bistro was packed @600 PM ir made a difference. You must try the crab cakes! They are amazing not too much filler;great sauce to complement. Wife loves the Bruschetta.She could have eaten another sand dab one was small . Service was good but Friday night packed with a private party they held up pretty well .

Dale Lyn

Had an excellent lunch. The salads are wonderful

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