This spot is a hidden gem, a diamond in the rough. When we sat down we knew it was a local family…read moreowned favorite...unlike all of the chains in the area that only care about your moment. We got great value for our money and the food was delicious. The pomodoro was like nothing I've had before. The scallops and shrimp were extra fresh and perfectly cooked. My wife got the beef bolognese which was good, though she liked my dish a lot more lol Service was very friendly and nice. They also give complimentary bread. It's a small hole in the wall spot, but definitely worth the visit. We'll be back next time we're in town. We can for the Jerry Seinfeld show 5/5 overall

Old school "red sauce" Americanized Italian. The marinara is decent enough, nothing special…read more Pasta is cooked to American tastes and is not exactly "al dente". The service is good, the prices reasonable. Decor is dated but clean. Parking is plentiful. If the "Italian" food version of the '50's to the 80's is what you or your out of town guests seek likely you'll enjoy Norma's.

Great service during Happy Hour! Meatballs & shrimp scampi,…read moreadded pasta, fantastic! We also started with a Caesar salad which was perfectly seasoned. Anchovies were small, with great flavor! We will be back soon!

It is one of our favorites. The restaurant is very clean and well decorated. The staff are nice and…read morefast with orders. We really like the lasagna, oysters and crème brûlée. The lasagna is moist and flavorful. The oysters and sauce are always fresh. There is always a waitlist so plan in advance :)

Great food, friendly staff, and excellent service every time. The pizza is always fresh and…read moredelicious, and the restaurant is clean and welcoming. Definitely one of my favorite places in Rancho Mirage!

I've had their stuffed pizza before when they use to have a location in La Quinta so I already knew…read moreit would be good. Even though there's double crust, it doesn't feel bready at all since the top and bottom layers are stretched very thin. The crust is tender, not cardboardy and also crisps up nicely if you reheat it in a pan. What really makes this dish stand out is how packed full of topping is inside. Double cheese, sausage, pepperoni, onions, green bell pepper and mushrooms. It's cheesy but not greasy, and the combination of meats and veggies balances it out perfectly. There's no sauce inside but it comes with a container of sauce on the side. It's basically a ginormous Stromboli but better since it's not as bready or doughy as a typical Stromboli. I placed my order online on their website since they had a 10% off coupon. There's no option to pay online so you still have to pay in store. I didn't notice until after I left, but when I paid, I wasn't given the 10% discount which is why I knocked off a star. If you order through their site, make sure they apply the coupon when it comes time to pay. Otherwise, their food is a five stars in my books!

Excellent service!! Marco is a great bartender/server. Loved the food (lasagna was spectacular)…read moredrinks were good too. Ambiance was very nice. A nice place for a good date or meeting. Great deals on prices. We got too much food because we were trying to eat everything. Needless to say a good time. Will come back when I can!

excellent food! great prices especially early bird specials off the bar menu!…read moreThe service is exceptional and the food comes out quickly. this restaurant never disappoints.

Si Bon resides in a shopping center next to Albertsons. I made reservations for happy hour and had…read morethe House Capellini with Crab Cake and Pesto. I also placed another item order with Hernan for the Scallop and Shrimp Au Gratin. I enjoyed both, but the mushrooms and potatoes were fire in the Au Gratin. Crab Cake was absolutely amazing on top of the buttery pasta. Hernan and the team were very attentive and responsive with our requests. You definitely should visit!

Tried out Si Bon and it did not disappoint! I thought I'd order from the Happy Hour menu but ended…read moreup ordering from the Summer Dinner Special, Three Course Menu. One thing about the Coachella Valley is many restaurants offer different menus to choose from, and I like that!! I chose the Homemade Pappardelle pasta, Surf & Turf, and the Pear Tart to finish. Everything was amazing, and the Surf and Turf was the best I've ever had. The steak was so tender, cooked to my liking, and flavorful. I really enjoyed the carrot puree and additional veggies they added. It was a great price point for the food you received. I went on a Wednesday and the bar area for happy hour did fill up. Many people waited for a spot and ended up leaving. Service was excellent and everyone was very attentive and helpful. I will be back to try other items on their menu!

Immaculate service and good Mamma Gina will always be my family and I favorite restaurant for…read moreall life celebrations. The special care and details they put into their food is just amazing. Their mussels and clams in red sauce just a fan favorite as well as their seafood pasta!

Ristorante Mamma Gina was an outstanding experience from start to finish. The restaurant has a very…read moreclassy, elegant interior with a charming ambiance that makes you feel welcome the moment you walk in. Our server, Francisco, was exceptional. He was incredibly patient, knowledgeable, and took the time to answer all of our questions and explain the dishes without ever making us feel rushed. His service was truly top-notch. The food was absolutely amazing--every dish was full of incredible flavor and perfectly prepared. A special mention goes to our son's fettuccine Alfredo, which was honestly the best I've ever tasted. It was rich, creamy, and absolutely delicious. The attention to detail throughout our meal really stood out. Our water glasses were never even close to empty, and the ice-cold water was constantly refreshed without us having to ask. From the outstanding food to the impeccable service, this was a five-star dining experience in every way. Thank you, Francisco, and the entire team at Ristorante Mamma Gina. We look forward to coming back the next time we're in Palm Desert!

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

Came here with my family to celebrate, made a last minute reservation on their website for 815pm…read more Tried to go for something earlier but for the size of our party it pushed out the time. I noticed the restaurant closes at 9 so it was already interesting to see they were taking reservations past 815. We got there and were greeted very nicely. Sat down and was enjoying the atmosphere, we had a lovely, patient, accommodating waiter Jose. About 20 minutes past by and we were suddenly told by our host that hats weren't allowed in the restaurant. Everything was fine and dandy we tried to make ends meet and work around that. My bf left to get something more appropriate. Few things... it is not posted/listed on the restaurant establishment or website, OR YELP that there is any sort of dress code. We also weren't told while entering/before being seated about this "rule". Throughout the time waiting for my bf to figure something out, it felt very rushed to order. I am not here to complain about the rule, it just would've been nice to see it listed anywhere beforehand OR we could've been informed before sitting down. Mainly writing this review for others, especially those visiting from out of town of this "policy" before having an awkward/rushed experience. Food wise: complimentary garlic bread definitely didn't taste fresh. Tasted as if old bread was microwaved. We ordered calamari as an app, and it was very crispy and tasty!! I ordered the spaghetti bolognese with meatballs, the pasta was overcooked. If the noodles were al dente i think it would've been a solid meal. Also ordered cocktails, just ordered normal margaritas. Do not expect craft cocktails! Margaritas were very sweet and tasted very much like margarita mix. Overall, i believe the calamari was the star of tonight, and a special shout out to Jose!

We had a great time celebrating my birthday here! The restaurant was packed on a Friday night in…read moreAugust, so it was definitely loud and busy, but the service was excellent and the atmosphere was fun. We started with the Burrata with Heirloom Tomato and Beef Carpaccio, both of which were delicious. We also had the Lobster Roll, Zucchini Noodles with Shrimp, and the Grilled Skirt Steak with truffle shoestring potatoes -- the skirt steak was especially good! We also tried a sushi tuna roll, which was another great addition to the table. The drinks were fantastic, and everything came out tasting fresh and well prepared. To top it all off, they brought out a nice little lemon cake for my birthday, which was a really nice touch. Overall, even though it was crowded and loud, we had a great experience. Great service, amazing food and drinks, and a fun Friday night atmosphere. Definitely a good spot for a celebration!

We had a great early dinner at Porta Via and everything we ordered tasted really good. The linguini…read moreand clams were cooked perfectly with no chewy pieces at all. My youngest loved her spaghetti and meatballs and she is usually pretty picky about pasta. I had the butternut squash ravioli and they were rich, creamy, and exactly what I wanted. My wife ordered the miso glazed seabass and she loved it. I stole her bok choy and that made me very happy. The restaurant is really clean with a laid back contemporary vibe and great music. The AC at our first table was blasting cold air right on us and the staff moved us right away with no issue at all. They were also incredibly kind to my youngest whose birthday we were celebrating. They surprised her with her favorite tiramisu and a candle which completely made her night. Great food, great service, great atmosphere. We will definitely be back.

I've enjoyed this restaurant several times. Food is always very good and well prepared…read more Seating inside is a bit tight. I prefer the patio when it isnt too hot. Unfortunately, my spouse wont go back again. Asked our server for an easy substitution and received a really testy responce. Way over the top of what was appropriate for the situation. Still worth a try if Italian is what you desire.

Il Giardino offers delicious high quality, and well prepared Italian meals…read more Knowledgeable locals eat here. It's ot a splashy venue, rather a place fora quiet evening meal with good Italian wines, and if you can, a dessert. Servers are attentive and know the menu enough to make appropriate recommendations. You can't go wrong. (I was enjoying my food so much I forgot pictures)

Beautiful restaurant on the main street of Palm Desert. Food…read moreis ok, service as well, the only disappointing thing, I was told the gelato is home-made, not only it's not home-made, but it was 2 pieces of hard uneatable hard ice, a clear sign of melted and refrozen gelato. Will visit again when in town.

NOPE don't do it. Don't. - if you do decide to go, prepare to be a little angry afterwards that you…read moredidn't take my advice. The calamari was like chewing on a rubber band. Zero flavor. In fact, 100 bucks says a rubber band has more flavor. I told the waiter "this is really bland and has no flavor." His response was "oh wow, really?" and I asked him for some tomato sauce or something that I could dip it in. He brought me butter. OK moving on now. FYI- Our waitor was torn between us and watching sports on the TV at the bar. Don't get me wrong. He was very nice when we saw him. - Oh and you know who makes great pasta? -- Seriously do you? That's an honest question, cause it definitely isn't II Corso.