Always consistent fabulous food pasta and my fav the Milanese with arugula! The staff and food never disappoints!!! Authentic italian in the desert bravo!
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Above average but not exceptional. This restaurant is certainly a step above the vast majority of Italian restaurants in the Coachella Valley and it's a welcome addition. But it could use improvement. For instance, since I was dining in August, I considered the tomatoes and mozzarella as the first course. I asked the waiter about the tomatoes and cheese he said the tomatoes were excellent but suggested a mozzarella from another antipasti selection. He was right, the mozzarella was fresh and creamy as it should be but the tomatoes were disappointing. There has to be better tomatoes in California in August!
As a second course I had their special the evening, a veal chop with sautéed spinach and roasted potatoes. The veal chop with huge and although good, lacked any real excitement. Likewise with the spinach and potatoes, they lacked excitement.
On the positive side, the staff was unusually attentive, friendly and had a good attitude, very important in a pricier restaurant. For the two of us with a moderately priced wine and tip, but without dessert or coffee, the bill came to $158.
The most authentic Cacio de Pepe without making the trip to Italy! Absolute best Italian spot in the desert & Federico serves some mean drinks! Love this place
Deborah Leader, Registered Nurse
+5
This place is amazing. The owners are two brothers from Sicily who made my experience so authentic. The service was impeccable. The food superb. The wine OMg the best. I don’t eat meat and don’t like red sauce and they made something special just for me. I am not a local but come here often for work and will come back real soon. Bypass Olive Garden and come straight here. This is the real deal!
Wonderful staff, amazing authentic food. Every dish is well prepared and tastes perfect.
What a beautiful experience! Owned by Sicilians. Very family oriented. Small and personal. José Luis was our server and he always made sure our waters were filled, wine glasses were filled. Extremely kind and generous and they all made my mom feel really really special on her birthday. 10/10 experience and will definitely be coming back. Food was beautiful too. I had the Antarctic Queen Fish (a cold deep sea fish.) Flakey, soft and buttery. Cooked to perfection paired with a beautiful wine from Sicily.
Thank you for having us and see you soon!
Food & Service excellent. The only issue I have and why I don't anymore is that the outside seating is yech, and I get claustrophobia in the cute indoor dining set up. But that's totally on me, the tables are just too close together for me. The chairs are not too comfy if you have a bad back like me. But my family is a huge fan of Tiramasu and has been going there for years and years. Food & Service you won't be disappointed. Lots of parking. I believe it's in Palms to Pines West.
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