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.“

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

“Quick seating even for a walk-in. Atmosphere is charming and very tastefully done, lovely decor. Staff are extremely friendly and welcoming. Food is excellent and plentiful. If you leave hungry do you have two hollow legs? ;) Will definitely go again if ever in the area.“

“An intimate upscale neighborhood bar and restaurant in a lovely hotel. There is valet and self-parking and easy access from Bob Hope. Our entrees were delicious and portions sizes very generous. The menu has many interesting and inviting entrees, yet easy to read through quickly. Drinks were really yummy and attractive. Also, very enjoyable, were Nico, Chelsea and Karen -- I hope I spelled their names correctly -- who were very attentive and pleasant. They recognized us as diners there and made us feel appreciated and at home.“

“Beautiful restaurant nice ambiance“

“One of my favs! Actually my entire family loves SGTG!
Sit inside at any of the immense options or outside on the extensive patio (next to the fountain in the spring is the best!)
I can still taste my favorite dish- chicken picatta!

Absolutely a must-eat when in the desert!“

“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“

“Fabulous lunch special! Main course plus a salad or dessert for $15. I had a tuna sandwich with fries and a slice of tiramisu and my family member had spaghetti bolognese and a slice of tiramisu. They have a great happy hour menu and people rave about their pizza.

Service was extremely friendly and quick. Environment is very pretty with views of the golf course. Highly recommend this place.“

“The architecture of the building, the interiors, the herb garden, the delicious Italian food and attentive staff definitely make this place one of kind. We had a wonderful family dinner where we sampled a variety of appetizers, drinks and main dishes that everyone enjoyed.“

“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 $.“

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

“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 food here is great! It is different from the chain restaurants. The sauces are more unique versus same ole sauce everone else has. I tried the chicken parm with fettuccine alfredo and added a meat lovers pizza to take home. This place has got it down. Count me in. I am a fan!“

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

“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“

“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.“

“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 !“

“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.“

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

“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!“

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

“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 called in to order a take out order and joceline answered and she was very sweet and patient. She answered all my questions very kindly and was very helpful. When I arrived joceline was there to hand me my food and she was fast and very presentable. Beautiful smile. Customer service like what she gave is what brings people coming back!“

“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.“

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

“Amazing dinner of lobster ravioli and cioppino.“

“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 😄“

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

“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“

“Love this place! It’s 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 :)“

“😀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.“

“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.“

“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.“

“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!“

“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.“

“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.“

“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 ?“

“I only visited the bar area for a group event. The bar tender lady was very efficient, given the large number of guests in the bar area and the dining room. It can get a little noisy in the bar area when it's pretty full. Next, I will test the dining room and the food. I heard good things about it.“

“We went here recently and it was such a great place. The service was wonderful, the staff were so nice and attentive. The food was out of this world. Our group started with the bread and bacon wrapped dates, they were amazing. All the pasta and pizzas we got were delish! I would definitely go back the next time we are in Palm Springs.“

“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!!“

“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“