Aldente - Trattoria Toscana
Kendra Riccio, member of one of Palm Springs’ most prestigious restaurant families, presents an extensive menu of beef, veal, pasta and fresh seafood entrees for lunch and dinner in a casual atmosphere. Located on historic Palm Canyon Drive, downtown in the Village of Palm Springs, within walking distance to major hotels and casinos. 491 N. Palm Canyon Dr. Phone: (760)325-1160
Boscoso
Located in historical Uptown Palm Springs, Boscosos Modern Bistro concept features Northern Italian cooking with both pastas and entrees at very reasonable prices. Boscoso uses only the finest and freshest ingredients found throughout the world. The restaurant is warm and inviting. Dine at the bar or relax in the lounge. The dining room is large and open giving guests the opportunity to see and be seen. 707 N. Palm Canyon Dr. Phone: (760)325-4002
Cafe Italia Spaghetteria
Great food and wonderful atmosphere. The place is family owned and they treat all their customers like long time friends. 2500 N. Palm Canyon Dr., Tuscany Plaza Phone: (760)864-1833
California Pizza Kitchen
Rick Rosenfield and Larry Flax opened the first California Pizza Kitchen (CPK) on March 27, 1985 in Beverly Hills after wanting to give the public pizza with a twist. Rosenfield and Flax broke the mold by opening up a whole new pizza taste experience. They created the Original BBQ Chicken Pizza, and pizza lovers were jolted out of the pepperoni-mode and thrown into BLT bliss, Thai Chicken euphoria and Jamaican Jerk nirvana. Not limiting their menu to just pizza, they created an innovative selection of pasta, salads, and to-die for-desserts. 123 N. Palm Canyon Dr. Phone: (760)322-6075
Riccio’s
For three decades this family-owned restaurant has made Northern and Southern Italian cuisine its specialty. The menu has contemporary appeal and places a heavy emphasis on seafood prepared to perfection. It is truly a benchmark for fine dining in the desert. It is not unusual to find celebrities, corporate leaders, local movers and shakers and even U.S. presidents enjoying a fabulous meal. At Riccio’s, every patron is special. 2155 N. Palm Canyon Dr. Phone: (760) 325-2369
Johnny Costa’s Ristorante
If you’re looking for an elegant, yet casual, fine Italian restaurant, look no further than Johnny Costas Ristorante. Family-owned-and-operated since 1977, you can watch us create all of our excellent family recipes right in our open kitchen. Back in the 70s, our chef, Johnny, was the chef to a variety of celebrities including the Rat Pack, Frank Sinatra, Steve McQueen, and Bob Hope, just to name a few. Conveniently located right on Palm Canyon Drive, come to Johnny Costas Ristorante tonight. With our elegant decor, excellent food, and even better service, you’ll feel like a celebrity.
Nicolino’s
In 1969 Papa Nicolino his wife Emilie and two sons Michael and Mark moved to Palm Springs and opened an Italian Deli and bakery. The Bakery and deli was named Nicolino and Sons. It was an overnight success with the first to serve the valley with Italian specialty breads and delicious Italian cold cuts. The valleys local residents along with Palm Springs celebrities, such as Frank Sinatra, Burt Lancaster, Natalie Wood, Robert Wagner, Sonny Bono, Pat Henry and the list goes on who enjoyed Papa Nicolinos fresh bakery items and deli.
Lotza Mozza
Located in historic downtown Palm Springs, Lotza Mozza pizza-n-pasta restaurant offers a relaxed and fun atmosphere for casual Italian dining.You’ll find our Italian restaurant the area’s best for pizza, pasta, salads, and sandwiches along with daily lunch and dinner specials. We make everything fresh to order from tried and tested family recipes to bring you authentic Italian favorites.
Tony’s Pasta Mia
Tony’s Pasta Mia has been a popular Palm Springs restaurant landmark for over twenty-five years. Here, your hosts Tony and Phyllis will make you feel as if as you’ve just stepped into your favorite restaurant in Little Italy. Over the years, Tony’s Pasta Mia has developed a very dedicated Palm Springs clientele. Guests have included the cast of The Sopranos, Sylvester Stallone, Trini Lopez, Jack Jones and many other celebrities. You never know who’s going to show up! Standout menu selections include their Prime Rib, Cioppino, Stuffed Artichoke (a must), Spaghetti Alio e Olio, Veal Piccata, Shrimp Scampi and homemade Cannolis.
Livreri’s Italian Restaurant
Family owned and operated for over 25 years, this casual but cozy restaurant offers traditional Italian specialties, respectfully prepared and reasonably priced. The Veal Osso Buco is tender and delightful, served with fettuccini. The Scampi Livreri can be ordered as an appetizer or as an entree. The pizzas are also excellent. The restaurant offers an extensive wine list featuring both domestic and Italian vintages. Insiders know this as one of the restaurants Frank Sinatra actually frequented
Zini Cafe Med
…is a casual European-style “people-watching” sidewalk café in the heart of Palm Springs, not unlike those you’d find in any little Italian seaside resort or wine country village, but with its own distinctive California Desert ambiance.
ZINI’s faire is surprising simple and healthful, and especially flavorful; stylish comfort food with a special “je ne sais quoi” you could eat two or three times a week. ZINI’s menu features traditional Italian-Mediterranean Cuisine that’s been innovatively updated with the Chef’s signature flair-to-fuse and uses only the freshest of local and regionally grown ingredients.
Located in the vibrant heart of downtown Palm Springs in the Historic Plaza, ZINI is the second restaurant created by Mindy Reed and award-winning Chef Nicolas Klontz - their first collaboration being the highly acclaimed ZIN American Bistro located just a few doors away. ZIN’s own brilliantly fused European-American Cuisine has been successfully sating the pallets of discriminating locals and visitors for years.
Chef Nicolas / After graduating from Culinary School in Brussels, Chef Nicolas Klontz acquired a taste for Mediterranean cuisine during his years in Italy and Spain learning the fine art of Mediterranean cooking under famed Chefs Gualterio Marchesi in Milan, Italy and Juan Mari Arzac in San Sebastian, Spain. Because of his transformative experience, you too can now savor Italian-Mediterranean inspired cuisine prepared by a Master Chef right here in the desert.
ZINI Café Med is destined to become a place where real people, great food and fine wine all come together to make those special memories that last forever…
