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    Norma's Italian Kitchen

    4.1 (53 reviews)
    Closed 4:00 pm - 8:00 PM
    Updated 1 month ago

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    linguine with mussels
    Lauren C.

    Very generous portions of pasta and seafood. Delicious and well prepared. linguine with mussels linguine frutti di mare House wine (chianti) is also a generous serving. Prices were incredibly reasonable at low $20's for pasta and under $8 for house wine. No reservations are taken but we waited less than 5 minutes for a table on a weeknight. Service was friendly, helpful but seemingly a little short staffed. Ambiance is lively, though decoration is a little stark and lighting is bright. This appears to be a new 2nd location of a Rancho Mirage Norma's. So far, so good. Will definitely return and recommend.

    Chicken parmigiana
    Lillian J.

    Great place. Went for an early dinner tonight. Very spacious. Clean. Wait staff is super nice. The food was really good, fresh, hot, huge portions. We'll definitely be back.

    Sheldon R.

    This place is fancy and elegant for affordable prices. Would highly recommend. Food was delicious and decent timing for being busy on a Saturday night. The service was friendly and this was a delicious meal in preparation for our half iron man. Side of garlic bread is enough for about 1-3 ppl. Pasta Alla Norma w/ spaghetti marinara: 4.5 Garlic bread: 4/5

    Calamari appetizer
    Diane A.

    Brand new! La Quinta Baking Co., in the Von's shopping center, was recently sold and the new owner's also own Norma's Italian Cucina near the mall. So, they just started opening La Quinta Baking as Norma's daily at 4pm. The food is very good, service is great, prices are reasonable. The only thing I didn't like was the music... seriously Led Zeppelin with my fettuccine? Well, minor thing, lol

    Pasta with Pink Sauce (add chicken parm) 10/10 - There Pink Sauce cannot be recommended enough

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    Food was very good. Service could have been better. Servers were nice but I just didn't get the feeling we were top priority.

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    Great salmon picatta. I usually get it to go every other week. It's a big Enough portion that I can eat it for two night!

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    Food is average but staff is lovely and helpful. It's an easy place to go with friends and family.

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    Delicious Italian meal in a warm, pleasant atmosphere. A welcomed addition to this part of the Valley.

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    The food and service was great. Ambiance was a little lacking, but don't let that stop you from eating there.

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    Yes. We carry gluten free pasta and a personal size gluten free pizza crust option.

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    Cozy seating in the outer area with great Italian ambience
    Cozy seating in the outer area with great Italian ambience
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