Il Giardino Ristorante Italiano

Abel was our server this evening. The food was superb and service exceptional! You and your team are a well oiled machine. Thank you and see you soon.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

We dined here last night on a busy Friday night with a party of 8. Our second visit. The restaurant was hopping as it was Pride Weekend. Our server was super busy but attentive. He had a few large tables so we were quite understanding that service was slower and less efficient as our last visit. Two of us ordered the ribeye steak which was the most expensive item on the menu. We both requested the steak RARE and when it came out, both of our steaks were MEDIUM WELL. We informed the server and he asked if he could remake it. We declined as everyone received their food and the restaurant was busy. We told the server we would rather not wait since everyone had their food and it would take too long. I only ate half of my steak as it was dry. After the meal, we asked for the check. The server didn’t offer to comp a dessert nor did he comp the entree or at the very least take something off the check. The owners/managers sat at the bar and didn’t come by to acknowledge the issue. Very disappointing experience. We came back to this restaurant a second time because we enjoyed the food and the service during our first experience. There are too many competing restaurants in Palm Springs to fail in executing a simply grilled steak.

Atmosphere: 3

Food: 2

Service: 3

My husband and went here last night as a date night for the end of our first trip to Palm Springs. I grew up in NJ and have been used to excellent Italian food, and this place did not disappoint! Our server, Jonathan Abel was extremely thorough, made us laugh throughout the dinner, and is a huge reason on why we will come by again, with our next trip to PS. Thank you for the wonderful experience.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

The best restaurant we tried in Palm Springs. The food was excellent and the service was amazing! We will definitely be back!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Had the carbonara and my partner had the fettuccine rosa. Both delish and great service. Atmosphere was basic but charming.

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Pear Gorgonzola Salad

Nice restaurant, very good service. Food was excellent.

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 4

Service: 5

Authentic Italian food. Everything is homemade. Everything was delicious. I had Caesar salad and ravioli with ragu sauce and finished with canoli

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Amazing bruschetta and pear salad!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

I appreciate that the menu caters to different dietary needs, including vegetarian options.

I visited this restaurant with my wife for a quiet dinner, and we were pleasantly surprised. The place had a calm and relaxing vibe, with soft lighting and clean decor. The menu had a lot of variety without being overwhelming. I went with the beef stew, and my wife ordered a vegetarian risotto — both dishes were flavorful and nicely presented. The service was friendly and attentive without hovering. We took our time, never felt rushed, and even stayed for dessert. The chocolate mousse was a perfect way to end the meal. We'll definitely be back!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Really nice, me and my finance both agrees this is the best we ever had. I also been to Italy before, I can say this is better than pizzas in Italy

We were met at the door by one of the owners, friendly and seated us at a window table for 4. The waiter was professional but friendly and his menu advice and timing was perfect. They have wine but not cocktails but his knowledge of the fairly extensive wine list was very good. Many by the glass options.
First courses of potato leek soup and a fabulous artichoke arugula salad were delicious. Entrees for the table were Teresa's famous lasagna (deserves the fame), ricotta ravioli witheat ragu, whole branzino and spaghetti with creamy pesto and shrimp were all delicious.
Owner came by and told us it was National Cannoli day and brought us four of the best (literally) Cannoli I have ever had. We added the Tiramisu which is very authentic and delicious. We will be back over and over and will bring friends.

The food and service were fabulous. Totally recommend coming here when in town.

Wonderful place. Food & service is excellent.

Wooow this is amazing best pasta ever service is amazing love the restaurant. Thank you