47 Best Italian Restaurants near Rancho Mirage

“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 😂“

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

“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.“

“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“

“We were seated promptly upon arrival. The staff were very polite and friendly. Every one of them was truly intent on making sure that our visit to the restaurant was a memorable one. After we placed our order, our dinner arrived and was cooked to perfection! We chose seafood and it was absolutely delicious and the portions were generous. Our servers ensured that we were pleased with our dinner selection. Upon our departure, we were thanked for our patronage. It's always a pleasure to dine at Sammy G's Tuscan Grill. They are a class act!!!“

“Great value for a happy hour menu that you order by 5:30 PM. Bread was brought to our table immediately with an olive tampon and balsamic vinegar and olive oil oil.We had a big Caesar salad. I had a big portion of penne with vodka sauce and we got dessert. All included for $29.95. Our server was fantastic. Her name is Anna and she was so accommodating because our friends came late. After dinner, they offered us a free amaretto and brought us two biscotti's free.“

“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 $.“

“I went there recently on a date with my girlfriend and didn’t know what to expect. Our server Anthony was very friendly and helpful. He told us about a few special items they were serving that evening and my girlfriend ended up ordering one of them. The food was out of this world and so was Anthony. We will define back in the future.“

“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.“

“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 !“

“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!“

“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!“

“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.“

“Fabulous dining Lovely Bistro type“

“Their lasagna and cannoli are outstanding. It’s difficult to find good quality items like these two which are my favorite anywhere in Palm Springs.

Maria, who is the manager is so helpful and kind. Every time I go in, I feel like I’m at home. I just wish they were open a little later until 6 PM because sometimes I miss Getting there in time! They deserve a five star, if not more!“

“I am so mad I did not get the waitress and managers name but I love this Olive Garden everybody was so nice we got our food so fast it was delicious and very well priced at the very end we asked for extra chocolates and the manager had no problem getting it for us same with the waitress love this Olive Garden wish I had one just like this next to my house“

“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).“

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

“Avoid the coffee chains and come here.

Great spot to unwind with a well-curated selection of Italian wines, solid coffee, and thoughtfully made drinks. You can tell there’s intention behind everything—not just another quick stop, but a place that actually cares about quality.“

“The service here is superb. All the staff are on point. I had the golden artichokes, and they were amazing. I had Kiki’s salad, which was perfectly dressed. The snap pea pizza was also very nice. I look forward to tasting more for my next visit. My server was Audrey and she was top notch! So lovely.“

“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“

“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.“

“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.“

“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 :)“

“We came to Giuseppes for dinner to celebrate a friend's birthday, and we had an absolutely fantastic experience! The service was top-notch—our server was friendly, funny, and incredibly informative when walking us through the menu.

We started with the calamari, Brussels sprouts, and some bread, and every single bite was delicious. For my main course, I ordered the Wagyu linguini pasta, which was incredible. I also had to try a personal-size 'The Works' pizza, and it was literally finger-licking good!

Overall, our entire group left completely satisfied. The food was packed with flavor, the portions were generous, and we are definitely coming back the next time we are in Palm Springs. Highly recommended!“

“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!“

“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.“

“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 ?“