My wife and I ate at Kiki's on a Saturday night. We had a reservation but likely didn't need one, there were a couple of open tables. We had come to the restaurant that used to be in this space a couple of years ago, and were not impressed. When we walked in we were blown away by what Kiki's had created inside and out. You can see a beautiful patio with bench seating around the fountain as you walk up, and inside the lighting, music and crowd make you feel like you are in a hip restaurant in LA or Vegas. We were seated on the patio and greeted quickly by our server, Audrey. Her service was friendly and fast, and she had a small conversation with us towards the end of our meal to get to know us. Well done. We ordered the Chicken Parm, Spicy Sausage and Sweet Onion Pizza, and Broccoli Rabe. The chicken is huge, probably big enough for two and everything tasted great. Prices are reasonable for what you get. I am so glad to have a place like this close to us without having to drive into the Cove. This will definitely be one of our new spots for date nights. Thanks Audrey and Kiki's for a great evening and meal! read more

First visit to Kiki's, food was really good, as was the overall vibe, maybe a bit too frantic but staff were very accommodating so no complaint in that regard. Never had Sunchokes before, now my new favorite veggie for the table, likewise the mushroom pizza perfect for three to share. Homemade bucatini with meatballs superb as was crispy skin fish, clam linguine could have used more clams but good nonetheless. Good solid Italian restaurant, we'll be back... read more

Incredible!!!! Beyond the food, the customer service was TOP TIER! I felt truly cared for & loved. lol like seriously. I was sitting in a corner bar top table away from the busyness & still I was given so much attention. Pasta- perfect. I just need bigger portions lol. Can't wait to come back!! read more

Fantastic new restaurant. Pizza is one of the best I've ever had. Lasagna was incredible and braised short rib was out of this world. Service was excellent. Modern decor was very nice. Highly recommend. I will be a frequent customer. read more

Decided to go to KiKi's after debating whether or not to drive to PS for dinner, definitely made the right decision. RJ provided phenomenal service and was very attentive, however, it wasn't just him. The whole staff was very accommodating. When we made a reservation, the only seating option was to be seated outside. We didn't mind because they had a heater at every table and the staff were very nice about turning the heat up or down. They even gave us a blanket to use if we were too cold. Even though we were outside, we were seated right on the fountain with the mountains behind us. You couldn't get a better view than that. The food was absolutely delicious too. We got the pepperoni pizza with honey, vodka pasta, and pesto pasta. All the flavors were so good, we rated them 9 out of 10. Definitely one of the best dinner spots in La Quinta. read more

We went to this newer restaurant because of the great reviews and KIki is one of our daughter's nicknames. Not only did we discover that Kiki was the owner's daughter's nickname but we discovered a new go-to place every time we are in the Coachella Valley. We started with the Homemade Focaccia and Caesar Salad and although both were outstanding, the Focaccia was a real standout. Our family of 4 all had pasta and everything from the presentation to taste was incredible. I LOVE Bucatini Cacio e Pepe and this was the best I've ever had. The table next to us ordered the full portion of Chicken Parmigiana and it was massive and they looked very happy as they were eating it. The service and vibe were fun and energetic and we will be recommending Kiki's to our friends and family. read more

The best Italian in the desert! A super creative menu that changes with seasonal ingredients so everything is fresh. The atmosphere's super cute and the drinks are well done! Will be back! read more

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First things first, the food is AMAZING! I also brought my 10 year old with me who had a pizza and got a swirly straw with her drink. Little touches like that make it fun for the kids as we all know they don't like to sit long. The drinks could be a tad larger, but they're tasty none the less. read more

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Service. Food. Drinks. Vibe. Music. All amazing. We came for our anniversary and it was incredible. The hostess, waitress, and even other service member, Ruben, knew of our special occasion. They were all super knowledgeable and friendly. The service was so good I actually started this review mid-dinner and my wife was like "maybe give it a minute." Everyone was incredibly thoughtful and even asked if we drank. My wife really appreciated this. She is pregnant so they shifted our anniversary plans towards desert. They recommended a delicious mocktail for my wife and an off-menu mezcal drink for me. Delicious! We got the meatballs, caesar salad, pesto pasta, and the shrimp carpes. All super good and the perfect portions. Will definitely back very soon. read more

So cute and unexpected in a strip mall! First the cocktails were so well made. I don't love Negronis and theirs was incredible, as was the old fashioned. The arugula salad was perfectly blended and the Aracini was SO yummy. We had the gnocchi and the carbonara were delicious. The only thing we didn't like was the Pinot noir we tried ‍ great ambiance and service. Will be back and reccommend! read more

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Great location and delicious food . Pizza , spaghetti , salad and variety of other Italian dishes. Service people are super nice read more

I have been wanting to try Kikis for a while and while I must say I was quite disappointed. Although the atmosphere and vibe was overall nice food was mediocre at best. We had Caesar salad, tried the pepperoni pizza and vodka pasta, focaccia bread. For 120$ It was not worth it at all. Service was good and staff were great at checking in. But just alone 100+ dollars for pizza,salad and pasta with average flavor I probably won't be back. read more

I love this place wish a knew about it sooner everything is so good and the staff is amazing attentive we had a large birthday party. If you like classy amazing food you can't get just anywhere go here! Clearly made with love my wife and I will be back! read more

So so so excited to have a cute, modern and actually really good food spot so close to home. I'm new to the desert and have really struggled to find a great restaurant. Kiki's is just what we needed. The pizza is amazing, make sure you include in your order. Fluffy, bubbly crust, tasty, quality ingredients and unique options. Can't wait to come back! read more

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I've waited a few weeks to allow the owners of Kiki's to respond to me. I left a phone message within 2 days of our very bad experience and then sent a message directly through Open Table to the restaurant and have had no response whatsoever; clearly they have no interest in customer satisfaction so YELP it is. We were a party of 5 celebrating 2 family birthdays at the end of January, which I indicated when I made the reservation and the hostess confirmed upon our arrival. That was one of the very odd things about the experience: our waiter never mentioned the birthdays, never offered anything special, never even asked us if we wanted dessert at all. Why ask people if they are celebrating something if you don't acknowledge it? But that was the least of our problems. We were SO looking forward to a great dinner before our evening at the McCallum and the restaurant is very cute, very well decorated and fun. But the food was completely terrible. I had the short ribs which were tough, fatty, chewy (hard to be all of those things and yet they were) and absolutely DOUSED in a heavy wine sauce. After our terrible experience I looked online at the website and saw pictures of shortribs that looked nothing like what I was served. I did not complain about my meal because it was a festive family celebration and I didn't want to be a downer, but after we left every single person in our party admitted that no one's food was good. We were all just being polite. The only thing we agreed was good was the focaccia bread. Salads were overly dressed, pizzas were very ordinary and my son's poor girlfriend admitted that her chicken parm tasted very strange. Unfortunately, she took several bites before giving up. When we went to our show at the McCallum, she became extremely ill suddenly and had to rush to the bathroom, and then ultimately leave the performance due to being so sick. She is a nurse and knows how food poisoning presents and felt certain that this is what had occurred. I was heartbroken because now not only had our wonderful family birthday celebration been derailed by bad food and lackluster service, but our whole evening (and very expensive tickets) were ruined because of poorly handled or prepared food. I absolutely do not recommend that you eat at Kikis, not only because of our bad experience, but also because the owners have no interest in making anything better. read more

This was one of the best meals we've ever had! Our server, Audrey, made the experience fun and memorable. The restaurant is gorgeous! The lighting is soft and moody but not so dark you can't see what you're looking at. We loved every minute of this dinner, and we look forward to our next meal here. read more

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The food was terrivle Caosar salad was drented in awfuldressing Chicken parmesan was tough

Excellent short ribs and great ambiance. Can't wait to go back for more! Just what the desert needed.

Don't let it's location deter you (sandwiched between Marvyn's Magic Theater and Cinemark Century La Quinta and XD), the outside isn't a true reflection of what you're about to experience inside. Kiki's strikes a perfect balance, offering a laidback yet upbeat atmosphere that doesn't put you to sleep nor overwhelming--not easily achieved for a new restaurant to the valley. The precedence is set by the staff who are all of the things you'd hope for but don't always find. Everyone consistently delivered welcoming interactions throughout our visit, especially our server River. While we had great conversations with him during our visit, he embodied everything that Kiki's is striving (and successfully) standing for. And his insightful menu recommendations didn't disappoint: What I tried and would try again and again: - The Hamachi Crudo - If this was the only dish I ordered, I still would've been happy. - Caesar Salad - The last time I had a Caesar Salad this fresh was homemade from a family friend, so fresh you would've believed they caught the anchovies themselves. - Rigatoni Bolognese - 95% of the pasta made at Kiki's is made fresh and you can taste it. I'm choosing to believe that the other 5% is modesty to disarm any skeptics. - Meatatarian Pizza - This is how pizza is supposed to taste. Reservations-I'd recommend getting them. However, if the only available seating is at the bar or high-top tables, you won't be disappointed. Kiki's sets itself apart from other local establishments with their thoughtfully crafted end-to-end positive experience. My first time having dinner at Kiki's won't be my last. read more

This place is incredible. Came here last night, had some Balvenie 12 at the bar - bartender is hilarious. Proceeded to enjoy the best pepperoni pizza in the desert and a phenomenal barramundi in the best Lemon butter caper sauce I've ever had in my life. This place truly is a gem, I cannot wait to return. read more

Called yesterday and asked if there is a patio. I was told that there is patio seating on the weekends. I made a reservation for tonight on the patio. We got there 10 minutes early. The hostess was annoying. She said our reservation did not show patio. She wanted to seat us indoors. We were about to leave when she said that our table on the patio was reserved for 630 by someone else. It was now 10 minutes before five. We assured her we would be done by 6 o'clock and we were. Our server was very friendly and good. The food was excellent. However, the focaccia order came cold. That is because I watched it being passed around different ancillary wait staff, none of who knew which table it should be brought to. So it was cold. The sauce that came with it was very yummy. If they get their ancillary Staff organized and educate the hostess, I might be able to give this place a five next time. read more

The food is so good!!! We had the pleasure of dining at Kiki's on a Friday night 2 weeks since their opening. This place is exactly what we've been missing in LQ. Everyone had different favorites so be sure to try the menu to accommodate for different tastes - my personal favorites were the seasonal peach salad and pizza, the carbonara, sea bass, the wagyu carpaccio, and the peach tartlet for dessert! Great chef, great owners who spent time chatting with us, and our server Julia was the sweetest and very attentive. Never had empty water glasses or drinks! read more

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So delicious we had dinner here twice on our trip. We ordered the rigatoni both times as well as the carpaccio and the focaccia to scoop it with. Super cute great vibes and they were super nice when my son launched a lemonade into his pasta. This will be in our regular rotation when we are in La Quinta. read more

Went back to kiki's. New chef, amazing food and great service. Fresh pasts made daily makes all the difference. Shrimp alla vodka is a must have. Will be back soon read more

Food, service, and ambiance here are amazing! The craftsmanship and attention to detail sets this restaurant apparent from many others in our desert. This is a small town, and Kiki's adds a ton! Personal favorites: beef carpaccio, pepperoni pizza, pesto pasta, and braised short rib, read more

My girlfriend and I really loved this place. The food, service, and atmosphere is great. read more

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Beautiful dining space with quite good food. Our server Cosmo added to our experience.

The food was very tasty and prepared differently then expected. The food presentation was excellent! Had never tried sunchokes, they tasted very earthy. I enjoyed them knowing their health benefits. The menu was easy to understand and simple. The service was excellent, the staff knew the menu and the food which I appreciate so that it can be explained if needed. I was bummed they were out of their peaches. I really wanted to try their peach dessert. The art on the wall was interesting some of it was too eclectic for my personal taste but overall the restaurant had an interesting feel. The checkered floor was a bit too Illuminatish for my taste. The. Polenta and braised short rib meat was excellent. It was super busy when I visited for dinner I highly advise you make a reservation before you visit so you're not left waiting. read more

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Update: I was very impressed Kiki's (Nicky) reached out to me after my previous review to let me know they were aware of the situation and their plans to correct the problems. I was told they would reach out to me again when the kitchen was "back on track" and to please give them another try. True to their word I heard back from them. I'm thrilled to report they are most certainly back on track!!! Our table of six throughly enjoyed their meals; nothing but compliments! Thank you Nicky for taking ownership of the numerous issues and restoring to Kiki's original recipes and high standards. read more

My husband and I went to see a movie and then conveniently popped over to Kiki's for dinner for the first time and wow! We have found our new Italian spot. We got a margarita pizza and the Bolognese, both were spectacular and our waiter was so nice. We will definitely be back! read more

Our first time here. We just happened to be at the movie theatre next door. I must say we started with the Focaccia bread. It was so delicious. The presentation is cool. It is a re-engineered garlic bread. The bread itself was delicious as well as garlic concentration. Next, we ordered Caesar Salads, the size was generous and also very delicious. Lastly, we had the Chicken Parmesan, and wow! that was fantastic. We can't wait to return and try the Pizza. read more

So delicious. I love to order food I would not make at home. Kiki's had a plethora of options which did not disappoint. Wagyu beef carpaccio, yellowtail crudo, grilled avocado, homemade foccacia and Iberico pork! I can't wait to go back and try their barramundi and pizzas! read more

I found this place by chance and stopped in to try something new and ordered the pizza, one of the best pepperoni pizzas I had in my life and it wasn't oily or greasy even coming hot out of the oven. The service was quick and with a smile with great wait staff to boot, it has its special charm in how it looks it makes the experience different in a positive way. I wanted to try the bar but ran out of time. The whole experience was so good I even applied to work at it, and enjoy my days helping to make people's experience of the restaurant better. Please give it a try. read more

Had a fantastic meal at Kiki's on Friday. From appetizer to dessert the food was amazing. The service was top notch and the manager, Luca was very welcoming and attentive. You don't want to miss an opportunity to dine at this wonderful Italian restaurant. read more

Delicious food. Outstanding service. Shout out to Cosmo. Fun atmosphere. Great music. The Kiki Negroni is fantastic! Shrimp alla vodka, the zucchini, and house focaccia with buratta were a hit. read more

Top of the notch Service when I walked in there was seven people standing waiting to deliver exceptional service. It is clear that the afternoon was early and that they were expecting a crowd. Very expensive food. Very small portions. Very confusing decorum. No regrets checking it out but I will not be back. I'm glad the place exists. It appears that there is a lot of reviews about how people receiving the portion size the prices and the decor. read more

I so wanted to have a good meal here, but the food was mediocre at best and really overpriced. My pasta dish was $34 and a smallish portion. When I asked if there was any bread that I could have I was told it would be $5. To top it off, the service was slow too. Just not impressed. read more

Fine dining service without the fine dining price tag!! We went to Kiki's for the first time this past Saturday evening. When we walked in the hostess greeted us right away and took us to our table. The decor and atmosphere of the restaurant is really cute and fits the style of the food. Right when we sat down, we were offered water. Our server Cosmo came over right away to take us through the menu and got our drink orders. We were not in a big hurry as we had an hour and a half before our movie. Cosmo was very attentive, but I didn't feel rushed or pressured. We ordered a couple of appetizers that were delicious. The meatballs were my favorite! We split a salad and a pasta entrée. Everything was delicious. Another thing that I noticed was a gentleman named Ruben, who was also very attentive to us but all evening he was busy straightening chairs clearing tables, pouring waters, etc. I don't think I ever saw him stop moving.. I was very impressed with the whole experience and will definitely be back! read more

Came here to celebrate my mom's birthday. The service was fantastic. Despite having one dish come out cold, he immediately fixed it, his kindness literally made us forget about it lol the Bolognese, the burrata, meatballs, pepperoni/sweet pizza was OUTSTANDING. The taste was amazing. We remember the name Nick and another gentleman helping us, and they both rock! A big thank you for a lovely night. We hope to come again when we visit. :) read more

Great food, great drinks and great service. The margherita pizza is the best. It's why we keep coming back. Oh, and the vodka sauce, too! :-) read more