This was our first visit to Trilussa Ristorante, and it definitely won't be our last. Our party of…read morefour had a reservation, and we were greeted by friendly staff and seated immediately, making for a great start to the evening. We began with the complimentary bread and salads. I ordered the Caesar salad, and it was outstanding. The crisp romaine, fresh shaved Parmesan, and anchovies made for a classic Caesar done right. One of my friends ordered the mixed green salad, which was fresh but didn't quite measure up to the Caesar. For my entrée, I chose the Pescatore Risotto, and it absolutely lived up to my expectations. It was rich, flavorful, loaded with seafood, and the portion was generous enough that I had leftovers to enjoy later. Around the table, we also ordered the Ribeye, Chicken Parmesan, and Chicken Marsala. Everyone was happy with their selections, and there wasn't a single complaint. We ended the meal by sharing dessert, which was the perfect sweet finish to a wonderful dinner. From the warm hospitality to the attentive service and consistently delicious food, Trilussa delivered an excellent dining experience. The generous portions make it a great value, and it's easy to understand why this restaurant has such a loyal following. We'll definitely be back the next time we're craving authentic Italian food.

Another visit on my own for dinner and sat at the bar. Lorenzo was bartending and the service was…read morevery good (friendly and efficient), as were the food and drinks. Started off with a complimentary basket of their warm bread and olive tapenade, which is excellent! For my entrée, I selected Lasagna Bolognese ($26.00) with three cheeses and topped with tomato sauce. Very tasty, but the sauce was a little lighter than other Bolognese I've had elsewhere. A couple draft pints of 805 ($7) and World Cup soccer on the TV and I was set. Enjoyed this latest experience and most definitely be back for more.

Easily the best Italian food I've eaten stateside. From the bread, to the calamari. The drinks to…read morethe pasta dishes. Everything was ten plus the staff was very attentive without being seen. Definitely, definitely... recommend Castellis if you want some amazing pasta

This Italian Restaurant is off Highway 111 & Palm Desert drive…read more We got a reservation on Mother's Day last Sunday, as we enter we were warming & kindly greeted. As our host walked us back to our table. I noticed how beautiful, classy, chic, superb, super clean it was, and so wear the restrooms. This Italian restaurant is huge, Everything inside was super elegant! As we sat down, we were greeted by our waiter Jack. Jack asked us if we had any questions, he answered them all beautifully! So we ordered Bocconcini di Mozzarella Caprese, Shrimp Dijon della Casa, 2 Linguine alle Bolognese, Fresh Minestrone Zuppa, Gnocchi al Pesto, fettuccini Alfredo with chicken, Fettuccine Alfredo with sausage, Risotto Tutto Mare, Risotto con Funghi with chicken, 2 order king crab legs. Their signature Bread is so delicious!! Everything was so mouth watering & highly delicious!! Everything explodes in your mouth, the savory tastes, I wished I could have eaten more, I was full! I also want to make a note, I normally do not eat crab at all. Once I tried & tasted the king Crab I was floored it's the best crab I have ever had! On top of that, Uriel was constantly making sure are glasses of waters, sodas, alcohol were always full without us asking us he was on it ! Castelli's is now my #1 Italian place to go to! Highest quality of their food, portion size was incredible, hospitality amazing! Their price points are so spot on! I highly recommend anyone who looking a a fabulous & delicious place to eat please come here! Jack & Uriel were so polite, kind, sweet, caring, super down to earth ! These are your rare diamonds please treasure them well! I would love to Thank Castelli's & their staff for our wonderful Mother's Day Dinner, with deliciousness & awesomeness on the side! I would especially love to Thank Jack, Uriel, Juan for making sure we had everything we needed ! You guys Rock! We definitely will be back again!! Can't wait!! I'll tell all my Family & Friends to visit here! Please be kind & courteous to these hard workers

It's a lively bar and there are no reservations. The seating is on high-top chairs. I don't…read morenormally like sitting on those because my legs get their circulation cut off because my feet don't reach the rung bar. But my feet did reach and they were comfortable. Wonderful choices in the Happy Hour menu. We had a salad which was huge. I had a filet mignon which was delicious and cooked perfectly. The customer service was excellent.

We very much enjoyed this bar/restaurant. First of all this area of Palm Desert was so lively and…read morehad a great vibe. We got seated once our entire party of 4 arrived. They had a chalkboard wait list that we could list our name on. We got seated right away and had immediate and attentive service. Happy hour starts at 4 for the whole night. I did not think it was necessarily happy hour prices though. For example, a good glass of red was $10. Our entire bill for a meals for a party 4 with a bottle of wine and other cocktails came to $210 total. The portions were pretty small so it's easy to be part of the clean plate club. We loved the Ravioli Neru and the spaghetti bolognese. We definitely would go back.

What a cute little Italian restaurant owned by two Sicilian brothers in Palm Desert. The food was…read moredelicious, we had the linguine con le vongole and we requested it with red sauce or "sugo" as we say in Sicilian. I also had the affogato desert(espresso poured over gelato). The service was great! I had such a great time talking about Sicily and our families with Federico, one of the owners. Highly recommend you trying this restaurant!

This place is the real deal. The atmosphere is warm and inviting, the staff treats you like family,…read moreand every detail feels thoughtfully done. The food is exceptional. You can immediately tell everything is made from scratch with high quality ingredients. The pasta is perfectly cooked, the sauces are rich and balanced, and the flavors are simple in the best possible way, authentic, not overcomplicated. What really sets this place apart is the authenticity. Nothing feels forced or commercialized. It's just honest, traditional Italian cooking done extremely well. Easily one of the best Italian meals I've had outside of Italy. Can't recommend it enough.

While in Palm Desert, we were recommended La Spiga Ristorante Italiano--and it didn't just meet…read moreexpectations, it exceeded them. I ordered the spaghetti chitarra con pollo, while my wife chose the pollo al mattone. Both dishes were absolutely outstanding--rich, flavorful, and perfectly executed. The basil gimlet is a must-try: refreshing, crisp, and perfectly balanced. Our server, Brandy, truly completed the experience. Her hospitality, charm, and attention to detail made us feel genuinely welcomed and elevated the entire evening. La Spiga is without question a must-visit when you're in Palm Desert. And whatever you do, save room for dessert--the tiramisu cake is incredible, hands down one of the best cakes I've ever had.

I was in La Quinta for a business trip and visited this restaurant with my colleagues. From the…read moretime we walked through the door until the time we left, our experience was top notch! Our server was attentive, knowledgeable and friendly, providing a high level of service. Our dinner was excellent, fresh & flavorful with presentation that was top notch. Our cocktails were a generous pour (blue cheese olives were a nice touch to my martini). I hope to visit here again some day!

Had an incredible dinner here last night! Thank you to Luba and her team for the warm experience…read moreand out of this world service. Incredibly attentive to every need, this restaurant has rightfully earned its high ratings. We found that this restaurant was very affordable, especially coming from San Diego to visit. We got two appetizers, two entrees, two glasses of wine and two desserts for a total $160! Intimate setting, incomparably fresh pasta and taste/seasoning that had us pause for a moment having to make sure our vegetarian dishes indeed did not have any meat products in them. DELICIOUS!

My wife and I took a chance and walked in at 7. They graciously gave us 2 seats at the bar, which…read morewas the perfect spot to take in the whole restaurant. I had the Pappardelle con Porcini and my wife had the lasagna. It is not an exaggeration to say it ranked up with the best Italian dishes I have ever had. As I started to take my first bite, Elio popped out and asked me to put my fork down. To visually take in the meal and enjoy the total experience. Oh man, did that endear me to him and his passion. We are about to celebrate our 45th wedding anniversary, and this is our pick!

Finally got to visit this beautiful restaurant on a perfect May evening. The patio overlooks the…read moregolf course and the mountains for a spectacular view. We even got to see a gorgeous full moon The food is outstanding and very elevated. We shared several salads and entrees and sipped delicious drinks. The portions are very generous and meant to be shared! We celebrated a birthday and were treated to some delicious treats. We had a great waiter who was very attentive and helpful. Definitely will return again soon. Wish I could have met Chef Richard!

We went for Restaurant Week. The space is nice, some tables have views of the golf course. Ours did…read morenot. (We were a party of three) Service was excellent. It was the highlight of our meal. I ordered the pork and shrimp rolls for my app. My friends both ordered the hearts of palm Caesar salad. The fried shrimp rolls were served on a tall plate that came up to my chin. Making them hard to cut and eat. No plate. I should have asked for one. The wrapping used on the rolls was very thick. Almost cracker-like. I was underwhelmed. The salads were fine, regular Caesar salads with canned hearts of palm mixed in. Our server didn't offer any pepper. My main was the ahi tuna bowl, my friends had the vegetarian burrito bowl and the smash burger. Spoiler alert, it is not a smash burger. Just a regular burger. The tuna bowl was unlike the menu photo. Instead of slices of seared ahi, I received a bowl of warm sushi rice with marinated tuna chunks, chopped cucumber, dried noodles, mashed avocado. It was a very strange combination. The warm rice and the raw fish. The burrito bowl was warm and fresh but it is on a bed of wilted (from the heat of the ingredients) lettuce? No one wants to eat slimy lettuce. Having been to another Top Chef contestant restaurant and enjoying it (Girl and the Goat in Chicago), we had high hopes for Kestrel. It was a letdown.

Had not been to the restaurant for over 3 years, and had stopped by Friday to check out the…read morefacilities, now that the club has been redone, as well as the kitchen and bar. Met Jeremiah, F&B Mgr. who was very friendly and explained about the new environment and suggested we come back for lunch or dinner. We went back the next afternoon and sat outside. Nice view and setting. Ordered the Millionaire's Burger and it was fantastic. My wife ordered the turkey club, and it too was amazing. Apparently, Chef Dave does his own turkey and seasons and slices it, and prepares the dough for the pizzas as well. Service was a little slow, but Jeremiah stepped in and helped out, which was great. Have to admit the bar area was full, as was the outside deck, and much of the inside dining room, so giving credit to a very busy bar and servers who were juggling a full house. Had the butter cake for desert, and have never had that before, but will certainly have it again. We will be back. Great restaurant and everyone there was very pleasant.

We ordered take out. The two pizzas (prime rib dip and the supreme) as well as the crispy brussels…read morewith bacon were delicious. We would order them again. Unfortunately, the roasted beet salad with chicken was not what was advertised. The chicken was not included. (To the restaurant's credit, they delivered the chicken to our residence after I called Kitchen Ten Eleven.) However, we asked for no shaved fennel, and it was still added to the salad. The blood orange vinaigrette was not included for some reason.