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

We have been back a couple times...LOVE the ambiance! Drinks are good...We finally found something worth the price, their pizza's! Quite good. Service has been subject the last 2 times... read more

Arrived sat night. AC down, hot no seats available on patio. Ordered wine and was from bad bottle, sent it back. Food portions extremely small, didn't care for vodka pasta dish. Salad was just ok. Group of four of us left unhappy, will not return. Much better restaurants in town. Felt like waste of time 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

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

Atmosphere: 5 stars Staff: 5 stars (Julia was our waitress and she was great) Food: 10/10 !!! We are from the East Coast and haven't had pizza that melts in your mouth like Kiki's since we moved here. The gnocchi was delicious, and we loved that it was authentic homemade pasta. This is the perfect place to take your loved ones on a date, celebrate life, or even to bring your family. Will definitely be returning cannot wait to try the rest of the items on the menu. read more

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So happy we caught this new restaurant on our desert weekend getaway! The food was incredible. We ordered the meatballs, arugula persimmons salad, Arancini, Brussels sprouts and the carbonara for the main course. The meatballs are must, we would skip the arancini's.Our waiter, River, was amazing as well and offered 5 star service! Would 10/10 recommend! read more

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Excellent ambiance. Food was delicious. Our party of 6 ordered a few different items that all were exception. Do yourself a favor and order the meatballs. 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

We ate here when it was another Italian restaurant right nextvto Cinemark theaters. Very busy but we did find a high top table . Delicious beet salad and peperoni pizza. i had a mexican beer. Only compkaint was pizza sauce too sweet but great pizza and nit doughy. Bery good service. About $50 plus tip for two. Bring the family read more

Food was fantastic Service was fabulous Ambiance was artsy really cool I would recommend the peach / salami pizza The crust was perfect really thin And good The lasagna is the best very flavorful and light. read more

Very cute, well decorated. Extremely loud w their open seating design. Tables are very close together. Ordered $38 braised short rib, polenta was so rich & buttery could not even eat it. For the price they should have added a vegetable. read more

We came to Kiki's based on the Yelp reviews and had a wonderful early dinner. Service was spot on and the Crispy Skin Barramundi was cooked absolutely perfectly. Definitely very happy with the experience all around. read more

First time at Kiki's Chef Jon Butler's place in la Quinta. We are huge Jon Butler fans and were not disappointed at his latest venture. Top notch service by Audrey and Xavier as well. There were five us and we tried multiple items. Favorites were the pillow like gnocchi with fresh spring peas and mint, short ribs and the hamachi crudo. Birthday dinner dessert was honey comb atop Lucious ice cream. Pepperoni pizza had honey chili oil and was amazing as well. (Just the right amount of crackle) Bolognese needed a bit more ragu and it was very al dente. Husband loved it. An attractive and lively spot as well. I hear Saturday nights later they have dj and they let the disco ball down as well. Make a reservation and go for a lovely treat. Nice new addition to the Valley. read more

My boyfriend and I came here for Kiki's New Year's eve celebration. We came after their dinner serving so we didn't try the food but the ambiance was so much fun! The restaurant did a great job at celebrating the holiday and they had a DJ and lots of dancing. The staff was very attentive and kind as well. Overall, we had a very fun night and are happy we came. We will definitely be returning to try their food! read more

The ambiance is lovely, but super noisy, which can't always be helped. Since the wine list has mostly Italian varietals, it would be helpful if they gave a brief description for ease of ordering. The cocktail selection tries a little too hard to offer something unique. The food is a bit pricey, for pasta dishes. An Italian restaurant really should provide bread at no charge; at least one serving for the table and then charge if more is ordered. The overall service is good; wait staff is attentive and those who assist the main servers could not have been nicer/more helpful. read more

I usually can tell if I'm going to have a good meal at a new restaurant by the salad. The caesar salad was excellent, but each course got better, with the piece de resistance being the maple custard dessert. Absolutely outstanding in every facet, from the new decor and scratch made entrees, to the service that was second to none, everything is first rate. I told little 5 year old Kiki that her and her patents have a real winner here. 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

We came Sunday with friends from out of state as heard it was highly recommended. We had an awful experience. Service was exceptionally SLOW. Like it took over an hour to get our food!!! Granted they were busy but this is not close to acceptable. The salads were great. Then two of the entree orders were fine the other two inedible. Totally awful. My chicken was sooo tough you almost couldn't cut it. Needless to say we won't be back and cannot recommend this restaurant. read more

Kiki's got it all right! Our experience here was 10/10. We sat at the bar and ordered Carpaccio, arancini, shrimp allá vodka and chicken piccata. Everything was wonderful! River and Tyree were exceptional. You can tell how much thought has gone into the details and the care baked into everything from the food to the service. The staff seems to be happy and well taken care of which is amazing to see! The ambiance is very coastal Italian feeling, I loved the neon hand and the olive trees on the floor. Super stoked to return back next time we're in Palm Springs! read more

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Absolutely love this place!!! Their short ribs are out of this world :) Pizza, meatballs, & salads were all delicious as well! Yummy cocktails and superb service makes this a 5 star + restaurant! read more

This place is an absolute gem! Once you walk in the door you know this is a special spot! The vibe is on point and the only thing that beats the vibe is the food. Everything we ate was great but I highly recommend the pizzas oh and the chicken parm is one of the best I have had! read more

Wonderful service. Excellent food. Our waiter was phenomenal. The attention to detail on the cocktails was lovely and creative. The cesar salad was to die for. I wish I would have ordered two for the table. The pasta was perfection. I can't recommend this place enough. read more

Good atmosphere and had a nice table. Drink order taken and received in timely manner. Dinner order taken and we waited 45 minutes for our service. We asked server a few times if order was ready and she had an attitude and told me I"m not sure you heard me say kitchen was slammed and order is in. Not a good response since we had been there about an hour and a half. Manager came over to apologize and said he had put our order to the front of the line which made it sound like our order had not been submitted. Will give it another try since food was good but service and kitchen needs to get better or most customers will not return. read more

The ambiance was good. We were there on a Saturday night and service was slow but I'm sure its because they are new and were fairly busy. My wife had the salad and the corn. That was pretty good. I had the pasta bolognese and it didn't have sauce on it. Just ground beef all over it. I would go again but I hope they expand the menu. read more

Absolutely love the food, drinks and atmosphere. Staff are very friendly and service is always exceptional.

5 Stars, 5 Stars, 5 Stars. 5 Stars, 5 Stars. We went last night for our first time. It's a beautiful restaurant, very unique and unlike any other restaurant in the area. The service is impeccable; the staff is very well trained. The food is amazing, all fresh ingredients, nothing from a can. The cocktails were delicious. The chef is Michelin rated. We had pizza, braised short ribs, salad, and dessert: every dish was mouth watering. We met the owners; really nice young couple who know what they're doing and have high end restaurant experience. The music was vibing and the ambience is inviting. I'm almost afraid to post this because it's going to be so popular that it'll be difficult to get in! They don't even have their sign up and they were packed! We already made out next reservation for next weekend! Our new FAVORITE restaurant. You will love, love, love it! :))))) read more

Food was yummy. Never miss the Hamachi Crudo which Chef Jon Butler prepares and serves with perfection. Also loved the gnocchi, the short rib with polenta and the pepperoni pizza with hot honey. Service was fun, helpful and efficient. It's funky inside in the best way complete with a giant disco ball for weekend late night parties. Definitely check this place out and it will become a favorite I'm sure. read more

Excellent!! THIS is what the desert needs more of. Stylish restaurant with eclectic modern decor and reasonable prices. Friendly, efficient service - Cosmo our lead server was honest, attentive and detail oriented. And finally - the food - flavourful, high quality and excellent value. Kudos to the owner Niki (sp?) who we met upon leaving. Thank you for bringing this to the desert. This will be the new go to date night place for me and my husband. Bravo!! read more

Went for a Sunday dinner hungry and left totally satisfied! The ambience, food and staff were great. Our table tried all the appetizers and agreed each one was delicious - from the braised meatballs to the roman artichokes, we all declared a favorite. Main course of rigatoni bolognese was the perfect serving size and really good. The others in my group ordered the hanger steak, pizza and shrimp alla vodka and totally enjoyed their choices. Rhubard pie for dessert topped off a wonderful dining experience. Our waiter was attentive and friendly. Definitely recommend KiKi's! read more

Went to lunch as I love the beef carpaccio salad.. I felt it was smaller than the time before when I had been there. I mentioned it to them and they made my day! Customer service at its finest. Pizza is yummy and the ambiance is just charming. I will go back again! read more

What a great addition to the culinary landscape of La Quinta and the Coachella Valley. Had our first dinner there last night and found the food delicious, particularly the grilled striped bass, Brussels sprouts and peach crostata. Service was over the top, with an amazingly attentive wait and service staff. Loved the ambiance, with its stylish but comfortable decor, great background music and attentive owners, Tony and Ally. Definitely looking forward to our next visit. Can't wait to have another 'Sicilian Necktie'! read more

Fabulous restaurant. We tried all of the appetizers for a table of 5. All truly excellent. Delicious main courses and pizzas. Great service. Even the bathrooms were immaculate. Can't wait to go back! read more

My wife and I went to celebrate our daughters and her daughters birthdays in La Quinta from Orange County. Food was excellent! It is basically an Italian higher end establishment. A bit noisy, but manageable. All food items were great. Service was top notch. Parking easy as always in La Quinta. I have no complaints. The prices were fair. No complaints. read more

Everytime I am in town, I make sure I stop by Kiki's for 2 reasons; food and service. The food is so delicious and I've already tried more than half the menu and never was disappointed. Super consistent with perfect balance and flavor. Service is always great here but was exceptional when served by Audrey. She was so friendly and made the dining experience superb. She provided thorough details about each dish and was very attentive and professional. Thank you for the great food and the warm experience. read more

The staff was wonderful and very attentive, especially the hostess and our waitress (I believe her name was Holly). The food was yummy and ambiance was fun and lively. We'll be returning for sure! read more

Food was great & service was AMAZING! Nick was our server and he was extremely fast and super kind. Restaurant was kept super clean and staff was so nice. My husband and I came here for dinner while on our honeymoon and they surprised us with dessert. We loved it!! read more

Best new restaurant in the valley. Have been about seven times now. Pasta, pizza and salads are delish. Wait staff on point and very nice in a genuine way. Highly recommend. Best pizza, if they started a takeout or slice spot it would put every other place out of business. Hint hint, wink wink! read more

Best meal we've had so far in the desert. Great food, cocktails and ambiance. Recently checked out their lunch, and that was really good also. Would 10/10 recommend, and will definitely be back soon! read more

Soooo good and fresh- upscale Italian. It is beautiful inside and they were so sweet to my daughter- I asked for the beautiful stars in her drink and she was so excited. Pizza, Caesar salad, and pasta were just amazing. We are so excited to come back and try more on the menu! read more