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    Italica

    4.2 (164 reviews)
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    Joel M.

    The service was amazing the food was great and the atmosphere was inviting. We had ceaser salad bolognese and fried artichokes red wine.

    Mushroom ravioli
    Mary Bryan O.

    Speakeasy vibe Italian restaurant! Very intimate atmosphere. The service was great - we had to wait a little for our table and they sent out complimentary fired artichoke which was a perfect compliment to our meal. The chicken Milanese is a go to and the paccheri di capri stole the show for sure!

    Laurence K.

    Wow wow wow that's all I can say about an amazing restaurant in Indio??? Yes I said Indio!! The entrance is sort of a speakeasy style secret right next to the tap room which also looks like a fun place for another time. The space is really cool has great decor that you would find in Los Angeles. Amazing cocktails and nice reasonable wine list. Food wise Fried artichoke was outstanding also Caprese salad was great . Entrees gamberetto shrimp great as was carbonara and chicken Milanese you definitely definitely need to try this place I'm sure it will be hard to get into so make a reso!

    Maryanne C.

    What a great little find! Delicious food, on point service and a great overall vibe! I'm glad that I had read that there's no signage but just a silver metal door for the entry. We were greeted very friendly upon our arrival. Mike was our server and the service was super. The Caprese was delicious as was the Porterhouse Bistecca Alla Florentina. Will definitely return whenever in the area.

    Great ambience.
    Jeff A.

    We went for dinner this evening. The ambience is next level. Indio doesn't have anything that compares to this. The service was perfect, informative, not at all hurried and attentive. The food was incredible. We started with the artichoke hearts. They had a wonderful texture and were perfect with the lemon, garlic aioli, and pecorino Romano. We shared a pomodoro salad. Fresh and light with the perfect hint of olives and salt. My wife had the pasta Al limone and loved it. I had the filet au poivre and it was perfection. We finished with tiramisu and a hazelnut mousse cake, both were light and delicious. I am glad to see a restaurant of this caliber near our home and we will absolutely be coming back.

    Angela G.

    This is my favorite place to dine. I love the energy and the food, which has so much flavor. If your palette is bland, this is not the place for you! The service is friendly, inviting, and family-oriented. I recommend Italica to everyone. Roman, Amanda Shannon Dominique keep shining! You're everything we needed in INDIO/desert

    Bolognese
    Kelly R.

    Fun and cool speakeasy restaurant! The food here is delicious. You must order the bread with the trio dips to start and the chicken Milanese for an entree. The bolognese is a great option for the pasta, packed with flavor and the noodles are very delicate. The shrimp with risotto is also very tasty, but the risotto shines more than the shrimp. Recommend ordering family style so you can try more of the items on the menu! Great and attentive service too!

    View of bar from our booth.  All tables and booths are a good choice.  They also have bar seating.

    cool ambiance; expert service and outstanding food. loved our experience and we highly recommend!

    Panzanella insalate  $14

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    I don't believe so, unless it's something they can do as a special request.

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    What a hidden gem in downtown Indio, I was taken here for my birthday and must say it didn't disappoint.

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