49 Best Italian Restaurants near Rancho Mirage

“Amazing food, and a possible catastrophic experience gone better than expected.
Was seated by Mary, quite a gracious hostess, to place a small appetizer order while waiting for a take out order.
While waiting for my food, I clumsily spilled my glass of red wine all over their white table cloth. Embarrassed isn't even the word! Mary, Jose and Eddie were amazing! Even brought me another glass. That's TRUST. 😆
And, to top it off, my calamari appetizer, and take out order was beyond superb.
Wonderfully appointed decor, great friendly service, outstanding food and a welcoming environment sums up all!
Said, if your going to knock over a glass of red on a white table cloth, this is the place!
Again, thanks for your kindness and graciousness.“

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

“It's a beautiful place, and our server, Selena is fabulous - very attentive and made us feel very welcome, with just the right mix of professionalism, efficiency and humor. The food was just OK - nothing to write home about, but nothing to complain about either. I was with 5 friends, and we had a fun time.“

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

“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.“

“Beautiful restaurant nice ambiance“

“The food was probably the best I've had anywhere! I had Halibut Piccata, which I've never seen on a menu before and it didn't disappoint. The portion was large and it was served with a good portion of Asparagus and Baby Roasted Red Potatoes, both of which were done perfectly. Service was amazing. My only complaint was the noise level which was very loud and made it difficult to talk. This wouldn't keep me from returning if I were to visit again! Highly recommend!“

“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! ❤️“

“When in PS, this is the only place for italian food. Reserve early to not be disappointed“

“Our server Igor took such good care of us and the bartender Ashley was outstanding (makes the best espresso martini) dinner & dessert was delicious. Love the ambience! We look forward to coming back and sitting outside. It's so romantic!“

“Trilussa consistently is excellent, and our experience with this meal remains consistent. The food and service both great. The caprese, salad, and mushroom ravioli all excellent. The chocolate cake is our favorite in valley. Always look forward to coming back!“

“Italian ? Always my first choice . Cooking always Perfect ? This isn’t your pizza and pasta shop . It’s Italian / Sicilian but every bite is worth the $.“

“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!“

“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.“

“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!“

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

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

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

“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.“

“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“

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

“Very good food a wonderful experience !“

“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!“

“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.“

“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 did not eat in the deli I went with someone and tasted the sandwich that they had and it was very very good so from what I've tasted I can rate but otherwise service atmosphere it probably was all excellent but it's the taste that I'm rating 😄“

“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.“

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

“Service was delightful, Food was amazing! We loved they served our drinks in chilled glasses. Homemade Limoncello was delish. The owner Danny was there to greet us and threw in dessert for our birthday gal. Highly recommend this establishment if your in the area :)“

“😀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.“

“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!“

“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.“

“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.“

“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 have ordered delivery or picked up several times and have had great pizza and Brussels sprouts each time. We love thin crush NY style pizza and Guiseppes delivers it. Our go to is pepperoni, onions, basil and spinach with extra crispy crust and we give it an extra 5 minutes in a 450 degree oven when it arrives. Perfection. Having picked it up as well, we will definitely eat there at some point as the restaurant is super cute and has a bar too.“

“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!“

“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.“

“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“

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

“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.“

“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 ?“