48 Best Italian Restaurants near Rancho Mirage

“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.“

“We were so lucky to have had the most attentive and sweet server. I believe her name was Yulissa? Sorry if I have her name spelled incorrectly. Great, efficient, friendly service can really make a difference in your dining experience. We were afforded that this night. Thank you! :)“

“Delicious! We are three meals in since last night’s arrival at the resort. Tonight we ate outside on the patio, just an absolutely wonderful experience. The staff is attentive and very friendly. Ricardo was our server last night, he’s fantastic!“

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

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

“Beautiful restaurant nice ambiance“

“Our new go-to for Italian! Prompt seating with our reservation (5pm) and service. One of the better margaritas my wife has had and my Manhattan was solid. Warm, soft, sliced bread with an olive paste—ate more than I should! Split a generously portioned Caesar: very fresh, shaved parm, and lots of anchovies on the side made it filling. A very tasty, cheesy lasagna was a treat for my wife, and my Tuscan risotto could not have been better—hot, cooked tender, sliced Italian sausage, chicken, artichoke hearts and kalamata olives. Enough to take home for lunch the next day! Mario was very attentive and personable, and fun to hear about his expertise in local architecture. We’ll be back!“

“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“

“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.“

“The service was a little slow at first but it was very busy when we arrived and our waitress did come over and let us know that she would be back shortly. As always the food was wonderful and well worth the wait. We were in no hurry so we just used the time to visit.“

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

“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.“

“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. 🥂🥂“

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

“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.“

“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!“

“We had lunch special (sausage parmigiana and spaghetti meat sauce) each, then took home a large pizza. Generous amount for the price (less than $10 for lunch) and food is okay! I liked the atmosphere. The staff are very nice, and the restaurant is super clean. Large pizza (Mario’s special) is only $24.“

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

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

“Another consistent wonderful experience at this fine dining restaurant. Our attentive server Chris was incredible and anticipated our wants and needs before we could even ask. \nHe was also charming and had a great smile. \nOur four dinners were all perfect. The veal chop was thick, tender and delicious and Chris had suggested medium, another excellent suggestion. \nThe fish special was Swordfish and the delicious sauce couldn't be found after the small slices of crusty bread wiped up any remains. Third dinner was the pappardelle pasta with sausage and veal ragu. Nothing left on that plate either. \nBeing Vegan, I ordered the angel hair pasta with marinara sauce with a side order of roasted small vegetables I added to my pasta. \nWhen ordering this type of pasta I find there seems to be almost a pound meaning at least half goes home. \nHaving a birthday here is another gift in itself. \nThey serve Tiramisu that comes with a candle and is a large serving so that all 4 of us had 2 bites each. However there was a need for their Creme Brulee which also was devoured with 4 spoons.\nOnly con was the noise level which made it difficult to hear each other across the table. The restaurant was fully packed for a Monday night which only speaks of their excellent reputation. \nThis is where we come for a wonderful meal when in the Palm Desert/Ranch Mirage area on vacation.“

“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“

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

“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.“

“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 😁“

“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!“

“The food was fantastic! I had the risotto and I highly recommend it!“

“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”.“

“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“

“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.“

“😀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.“

“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 ?“

“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!!“

“Anyone can cook pasta, but if you want to make an authentic Italian meal you’re gonna have to shop here. I’ve been cooking authentic pasta amatriciana for years now and this Real Italian Deli has guanciale which is very uncommon. Yall, they have guanciale! Cant get more “Real Italian” than that unless you’re in Italy.
Aside from the surprisingly authentic and high quality products, the staff was genuinely friendly and welcoming.
If you’re staying in Palm Springs you need to shop here.“

“We had a great dinner at Kiki's on our first visit. The staff were wonderful and the mood was casual and friendly. We had in our party of 4 several items. One couple shared the artichokes which was delicious and the other the Caesar salad. Then the chicken parm which was excellent and the cacciatore which my friend enjoyed and the Caccio Pepe which my husband said was good and had a kick to it which he enjoyed. The only thing was we had quite a wait for our entrees. However we will definitely return here.“

“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.“

“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.“

“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!“

“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.“

“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.“

“Born and raised in Chicago, we had Rosati’s at family gatherings on the regular. I left in 2001, and definitely miss the pub style pizza I grew up with.

We rented a house in Indio for a long weekend, and when I saw there was a Rosati’s 15 minutes away I almost lost my mind!

We got a pizza Friday and beef sandwiches Saturday and I was SO HAPPY!

The food is spot on and the staff is so friendly. I felt like I was back home“

“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.“

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