Kiki's is back! The engaging owner, Jack, is a valley institution, having owned 22 restaurants in 35+ years. Burrata: excellent quality with the crave worthy house-made focaccia. Kiki's Sala: salanova lettuce is unusual but tasty -- like arugula without the bitterness. This is a large portion which you could share with four people as an appetizer. Sugar Snap Pea pizza: unexpected flavors with snap peas, mushrooms, & stracciatella. Table was divided on whether this worked. Cacio e Pepe: this version uses bucatini and is a little creamier than the classic. I ate it all regardless. Grilled Avocado: the name ignores that it includes fried artichokes as well. Satisfying and not too garlicky. Another large portion. The only disappointing item was the Polenta -- a little bland. If you get the Chicken Parm, you only need a half portion. Jack says the best two dishes are the Caesar and Linguini & Clams. They fly in Juniors cheesecake from NY! Full bar, attractive ambiance, and well trained staff. Go to Kiki's. read more

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From the moment we walked in, the experience stood out. We had to wait a bit longer than expected for our table, but the staff handled it so thoughtfully--our waitress was incredibly friendly and sweet, and even brought us complimentary bread while we waited, which immediately made us feel taken care of. Once seated, the service only got better. Our waitress continued to be warm, attentive, and genuinely welcoming without ever feeling overbearing. What really impressed us was the owner making the rounds to personally greet each table--it added such a personal, heartfelt touch that you don't often see. As for the food, it absolutely delivered. The chicken parm was perfectly cooked with rich, comforting flavors, and the hanger steak was tender, juicy, and full of flavor. Between the exceptional service and the delicious dishes, this was one of those meals that leaves you already planning your next visit. read more

A Thanksgiving Week Gem in La Quinta Stumbled upon Posh Kiki's during Thanksgiving week in La Quinta, and what a find! The shrimp casarecce alla vodka was absolutely spectacular - that creamy, perfectly balanced vodka sauce was exactly what I needed after tennis sessions (once or maybe even twice a day in the desert!). The Margarita pizza was equally excellent, with a beautifully charred crust and fresh ingredients. The atmosphere is vibrant and fun - loved the neon Italian hand gestures and the fabulous Betty White portrait keeping watch over the dining room. She's living her best life at Kiki's, and honestly, same. Service was warm and attentive, and the space has great energy - lively enough to feel festive but you can still have a conversation. Solid Italian-American comfort food with personality. A great spot for a night out in La Quinta. read more

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Ordered a Tony pizza through DoorDash and it was so severely charred on the bottom crust that it was completely inedible. read more

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For years, I've chased the ghost of perfect Italian cuisine...from quick weekend trips to Italy for a bowl of cacio e pepe to hunting for that authentic New York Italian-American vibe in LA. Moving to the actual desert, I genuinely thought I'd have to retire my pasta cravings or start making all my favorites myself. Then, Kiki's in La Quinta happened. I have been craving bucatini for literal years, and if you know bucatini, you know it's a tricky pasta to master. The thickness of the noodle makes achieving that perfect al dente bite a real challenge. Kiki's didn't just meet the challenge; they obliterated it. The dish was phenomenal, a culinary reunion I knew I needed. It's rare to have a craving that lasts five years, and even rarer to find a dish that makes that wait absolutely worthwhile. But Kiki's is so much more than just the pasta. They deliver on their promise of eccentric design and sincere hospitality. The service was impeccable, the vibes were elevated, and their dedication to "quality imported ingredients and locally sourced produce" is evident in every bite. It's the perfect place for a delicious Italian classic paired with a craft cocktail. A Quick Note on Allergies: My only "feedback" is a heads-up for those with dietary restrictions: they currently offer very few, if any, gluten-free options. I made the mistake of bringing my gluten-allergic child, and the only suitable main dish was a magnificent, albeit $80, steak. LOL (Which, to be fair, was damn well worth it!). Bottom Line: If you are allergy-free and seeking exceptional Italian classics, incredible ambiance, and a genuine connection to that molto bene feeling, Kiki's is your destination. Knowing I don't need to break out the passport to indulge in one of my favorite Italian dishes makes my heart so happy. Go see what everyone is talking about! read more

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We went early and sat at the bar. The bartender (unfortunately didn't get his name) was really friendly and attentive. Inside feels like an upscale setting - well decorated. We had a couple of cocktails which we enjoyed, especially after my husband asked for a bit of a stronger pour. We started with the focaccia, which we didn't feel was as good as we read in previous reviews. The Tricocore salad was fantastic. We were exited to try the Bucatini Caico de Pepe after reading the reviews here, but we found it to be just shy of al dente and too chewy, and overly sauced/seasoned. I would have given 3.5 stars if possible, because we enjoyed the overall experience at the bar, the drinks and the service. read more

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My girlfriends and I were staying in Indio for a girls weekend and one of the places on Tiktok to checkout was Kiki's, because our reservation was greater than 6 I had to call directly, I spoke to Tony and he was really kind, he made our reservation and when I had to change it for a different date he was really accommodating. We're from San Diego and we didn't know what to expect, we were a little surprised that it was in a strip mall, but made sure we kept our minds open. First the place inside is completely fun and cute, it's really reminiscent of our Little Italy restaurants. The decor was fun and loud but not to eccentric where you feel things are out of place. The host sat us at our table and we were immediately greeted by Lilibeth. She introduced herself and grabbed us water while we looked at the menu. For my drink, I ordered the passionfruit tequila cocktail and asked to substitute the tequila for mezcal, the whole table actually ordered it as a drink. While I didn't mind my cocktail, the rest of the table found it to be a bit too sour, so we all just chugged it, my friend ended up getting a completely different drink. With regards to food, I shared the wagyu carpaccio with one friend and ordered the half order of chicken parm as my meal, with a side of polenta. Lilibeth was super personable and kept checking in on us to make sure we were okay. The food came out super quickly and we were silent as we devoured our food. The carpaccio was nice and cold and had really nice flavor too it. My chicken parm was the star of the table, perfectly crisp and cheesy, the sauce wasn't too acidic either which sometimes is an issue for me, seriously such good flavor. With regards to the polenta, oh man was that perfect, soft and creamy and cheesy. I ended up finishing my whole plate. I would definitely recommend this place for dinner, it has such a cute vibe, service was great, just wish the drinks were better but overall really great. read more

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This my second time eating here and man I wish this was in the east coast where I live! First of all, love the aesthetic and vibe of this place so much. The olive trees inside and if you sit at the right table, you can get a decent view of the mountains. The menu has great shareable options as well as pizza, pasta, meat and seafood. We ordered the homemade focaccia and carpaccio for sharing. The carpaccio is some of the best I've ever had. The toasted capers are chef's kiss on it and every bite was the best bite. The whipped ricotta for the bread was super yummy as well. I ordered the bucatini and meatballs and it was the perfect plate! Pasta cooked to perfection, succulent meatballs, sauce and portion. I was full but not stuffed - plenty of room for dessert! I did taste the chicken Parmesan and that was equally delicious - the half portion is huge fair warning! Also a little pro tip - you can order a side of pasta if you want. The dessert was great as well. All in all a great experience! read more

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Ordered a drink and never got it. The owner is very rude and treats his employees like trash Will not be back

The vibes of Kiki's are simply where it's at! Service is absolutely amazing! The food is incredible as well. Our table's favorite was the Bucatini and Meatballs, however the other 2 pastas were devine as well. Absolutely LOVE Kiki's and can't wait to head back when I'm back in town! 10/10! read more

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This dish was amazing! It was rich and hearty! The flavor was so tasty just right seasoning. I recommend this dish! My husband had the Cod, he didn't really care for it, not really seasoned but heavy wine taste. So he ate mine and love it also. read more

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Excellent as always Get the fish you will love it The risotto appetizer is to die for read more

Had a great dining experience here, food ambience, and staff are fantastic. Highly recommend Tony's pizza, great dough and toppings were flavorful . All the entrées were spot on and the pace of their service was perfect. read more

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NOt great We were 6 Told the waiter that we were in no rush That did not work out Then told him to slow down That did not work out Told him again to slow down Anyway The food was ok Service- pitiful We will not be back read more

We stared with Arancini which were a little different from the first time I had them. Rice was yellow not as cheesy but yummy. The Wagyu Beef Carpaccio was amazing!! Highly recommend. I ordered the Rigatoni Bolognese which was incredibly delicious. The Shrimp Casarecce Alla Vodka was also delicious. I noticed this time no bread was served or offered which I found disappointing. Amen our dinner was brought to our table, no parmesan cheese was offered we had to ask. When we asked for Parmesan cheese our waiter looked surprised that we asked for it, which we found weird. When our waiter came back with Parmesan cheese he brought it in a tiny little serving cup, which wasn't fresh at all. We also ordered the Tiramisu which I don't recommend at all. It comes in a soup bowl looking like a bowl of onion soup, very unappealing and was not good at all. It was clear to me that service was not as great from the first time. I noticed from the last time I was here for dinner the service we received was completely different from the service we received this time around. The service we received the first time was so friendly cheerful and amazing which was one of the reasons I wanted to go back. I notice a gentleman walking around to all the tables along customers how they were doing talking to customers. He made it to our table just as we finished up dessert. Come to find it was a new owner not the same owners from the first time when I went with family. It was clear why the service was so different. The ambiance is definitely adorable and inviting very nice with olive trees throughout the restaurant. All in all I don't think I'll be making the hour in half drive for Kiki's again. It's definitely not the same service from the previous owners. The previous owner was so friendly and proud in explaining everything about the dishes, where all their products came from Italy, bread was freshly made the Arancini was different from what it is now. I hope they reconsider serving complementary bread. read more

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I would really give them a 3.6 but I rounded up because of the nice server , Cosmo, the atmosphere, and the quality seems pretty good. I try to be kind when it comes to the stars but I'm not sure I want to go back for many reasons. One big reason is they are extremely ridged on changing anything such as swapping different pastas with different sauces or having a different side other than the three they offer. Also , they have a small and very limited menu , which they change frequently so you cannot browse the photos on yelp and expect to find those dishes when you dine there. You must go to their web each time and see what they are serving right before to go. We wanted to order , but they did not have polenta, gnocchi, or pappardelle bolognese which we saw on yelp picture gallery and just assumed it would be the same since they have only been open for a year. They charge 4 dollars for the bread which was small but very good. I decided on a half order of chicken parm $35 but I changed my mind because I didn't like vegetables or potatoes as a side dish. I offered to pay extra for a pasta side but Cosmo said that it is not an option and that I could order a pasta dish for around $25 to share with the table but it was just mom and I and she doesnt eat pasta. My half a chicken dinner with pasta would have been $58 plus tax and tip! All other Italian restaurants chicken Parmesan comes with a side of pasta as a general rule. Mom couldn't find anything she wanted so she ordered hanger steak for $45. The steak was good but it came with the potatoes which were dry and tasteless. She had to ask for some butter to put on them. My pasta was good but portion wise it was on the small side. The tiramisu tasted home made and was really large. I liked it but mom thought it was too sweet. read more

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Wow! Food was amazing, service was great, and wow did they cater to our party of 10 with a bunch of kids! They helped entertain our kids so much! Fun stickers, coloring, super clean high chair with special covers, and even balloon animals at the end of the night! A family owned type of place- and it shows :) We had a table full kids, and also a bachelorette party here at the same time! Something for everyone! read more

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Our party of four enjoyed two delicious pizzas and drinks before heading just a few steps away to Marvin's Magic Theater. The staff couldn't have been more attentive and our delicious food really put us in a ebullient mood for the show we were about to see. Having paid our bill, we strolled down towards the theater, only to be interrupted by an almost frantic (turns out employee of Kiki's) looking for the party of four that had just left. The young man had found my money clip on the floor below the table and was desperate to find its owner. Me! I usually don't carry a lot of cash, but just to experience this man's attempt to reunite their customer with his property reinforced just how much we love living in La Quinta and appreciate everyone who makes this amazing later life adventure sooo amazing. Cheers to Kiki's and their employee of the year! read more

03/20/26 1830hrs-2030hrs From the very start it was an exceptional experience. The girl at the front (sorry for not remembering your name) greeted us kindly and politely and then seated us, we were then offered water by another young server who could only offer us water (as he was underage, again sorry as I have forgotten his name) who did an excellent job throughout the evening, more on that later. After our main server Cosmo had brought us our arancini and mama Mia martinis (both of which are phenomenal) we were asked to moves seats as we had been put in the wrong area, not a problem to us at all. We then ordered the cacio e pepe and the vodka shrimp which were sublime. The staff went above and beyond to make my wife and I's evening very special. The owner Jack even sat down with us to talk about the restaurant and the staff (who he sung to the heavens about). Jack made the evening feel very personal and as if we were close friends or even VIP's when we are just your average couple out for a date night. We received the best possible reception and experience at Kiki's that it has instantly become our go to place for a night out for dinner. SPECIAL THANKS TO: The girl at the front desk (sorry I can't remember your name) Jack (the owner) you made use feel special Cosmo (our server) you are incredible thank you again And lastly the young man who served our water and was very attentive for us (you are a great guy and you're going to go far in the Navy, make yourself proud) read more

Such a cute place with an artsy theme but the food was rather underwhelming. The burrata and foccacia is pretty standard. The cacio e pepe was not bad but a little on the oily side. The chopped salad was decent and nice to share though and the polenta (with the prawns) was best when mixed with the tomato sauce. However, none of these left a real memorable impression on our taste. There's an effort but it seems to miss the mark. Everything came in large portion sizes as well so expect some leftovers. We could have easily split the salad and a single entree between two of us. As for the beverages my mom was also disappointed with their espresso martini and did not finish it. Those are definitely hit or miss in most places. It tasted almost like medicine, and perhaps it was just the liqueur used, but it wasn't worth remaking. The drinks are also very small for the price. read more

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this place atmosphere wasn't great very cramped. Wine was in water glasses small servings. Everything's à la carte small servings. Was not impressed with the service. read more

Great food, ambiance also. Cosmo is a very professional server. The manager, Mark on point with overall decor, food & staff. Highly recommend to all who love great Italian cuisine & drinks as well. read more

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Let's make that 4.5 Possibly the BEST pizza I have EVER eaten!!!! For sure the BEST in Coachella Valley, FOR SURE their Caesar salad ain't bad either (sorry Bill's Pizza ) Located in La Quinta on Washington in a strip center, near the movie theater ~ so ez FREE parking very unassuming from the outside, quite nicely designed on the inside with some trees, interesting artwork & a full bar . Many offerings in addition to pizza~ so don't feel fenced in. Sadly I can't remember out servers name, she was quite wonderful & helpful read more

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Love love - it is a hit every time The quality of the food is A+. The service is impeccable perfect. Go grab a cocktail, its a vibe!. Love Kikis! read more

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So upsetting. We used to love this place, but had heard that it changed ownership. Well, the soda was flat, the sparkling water was flat, and the food was not as good. The arrencini balls were dry and missing the cream sauce they used to put on it, my meatballs tasted like hockey pucks and after we were served dinner our waiter disappeared for 30 to 45 minutes. When the owner came over and asked how our meal was and we told him it wasnt great, he said everything is homemade and nothing has changed... No way that is true. read more

Lovely ambiance (feels like Palm Springs but without the drive for east valley people)! The food and drinks were delicious, the tiramisu was made with ricotta which gave it a different feel and taste than most...it was so yummy! Our server Audrey was amazing! I didn't even take a single pic (which is unusual for me), but we liked everything we tried. We had the Caesar salad, meatballs, the special of the night pasta, and a pizza. Tiramisu and cappuccino for dessert. read more

We went to Kiki's Friday night for a party of four of us. Reservation was at 7:15p. We ordered a pepperoni pizza, a large order of Chicken Parmesan, Bucatini Caico e' Pepe and the Tricolore Salad. Waiter came over - took our order. We had 3 glasses of wine and an iced tea. Runners dropped the food - waiter did not come back after the food was dropped. Not even once! Everything was good except the Bucatini Caico e' Pepe. It literally had SO much pepper it was inedible. I have this dish all the time and make it at home as well. It was so over the top heavy on the pepper. But since the waiter never came back - I was never able to say anything. We asked the busser for more iced tea - never got it. By the time we got our food the restaurant was somewhat clearing out and not as busy. I realize that restaurants are understaffed these days and people are stretched thin but there was absolutely no reason our waiter could not have come back to service our table once things calmed down, which they did. This was our second visit to the restaurant and unfortunately last time the service was mediocre as well. Not going to to be 1st on my list to go back to. read more

Came here for our anniversary and to say it was amazing is an understatement. From the food, to the service and management. The entire experience was exceptional! read more

Pizza was the only (very) good thing we got here. The other dishes fell short. I'm not sure I would come out of my way to eat here.

It all just works here and the ownership has pressed the passion of Italian cooking on the the entire staff. YELP SHORT ANSWER: Yes, they have tried to make KiKi's a fun dining experience and for the most part they have succeeded. It is not over-the-top Italian everything, thankfully, more "Cali Itali". Would recommend a Reservation but we just dropped in early and had no problem getting a nice table. But by 5:30pm they were slammed. LOCATION: Easy to find in same development as cinema and other businesses just off Washington. Tons of parking. FACILITY: New, very nice, modern, with a lot of interesting artwork on the walls. MENU: A little fancy as my Italian is not a so good, but that is okay and I am sure some people like it. RIP Mezze Maniche Carbonara is no longer on the menu a sad day for sure. FOOD PREP: Excellent all done with intention, a chef and an owner who sees the art and presentation of the food is as important as the taste. FOOD TASTE: Very good, thankfully entrees not over salted of sauced out. Homemade pasta is always touchy as the texture is different for some people and they don't appreciate what's involved. I hope they continue to promote the homemade aspects of their pasta's as for sure they could just not do it and save time, trouble, and money. Not the best Italian food I have ever had but I don't think that is the goal here, but it is very good, and everything together just works. WAITSTAFF: Very good and watching everyone, they are all on the same page. The excellent training and motivation of staff and then the timing of everything is fantastic, not too much, but you have about 4 members assisting with your meal. I'd say with few exceptions the waitstaff experience at Kiki's is some of the best in LQ and with zero attitude. OVERALL VALUE: Very good for this level of service and food quality. COCKTAILS were a little pricy at $16 so I passed but the bar looked to be entertaining and very well set up. FOOD seemed priced prefect but not inexpensive. For me, the entree portions were too large and 1/2 of my Bucatini and Meatballs went to the trash as did my wife's Rigatoni Bolognese. To encourage customers to try many things, PLEASE offer a reasonable split fee or entree 1/2 orders on a couple of items as we ordered the Butternut Squash Arancini, Peruvian Bay Scallop, Focaccia bread, and then two entrees and it is just too much food. I know waiters are there to sell drinks, appetizers, and entrees but a waiter letting people know that is a lot of food, making a split an open option is very much appreciated before I order, Grazie. TIP: For sure try an appetizer or two and maybe split a meal. read more

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Kiki's was disorganized & understaffed. A person whom we assume was the owner walked by our table as we were ready to leave- made a quick comment but never asked how or if we enjoyed our meals. He seemed oblivious or just didn't care about what was going on in the restaurant The servers were very polite & seemed to being doing their best given an impossible situation. There was no continuity in receiving our food; perhaps due to the lack of staff? The hot food when served was not hot; there was too much of a time gap between asking for pepper for our salads & receiving it. We requested our pizza to be "crispy" which our server noted but the kitchen apparently did not read the request. The lettuce in the Caesar salad had rust marks and the pieces were all too large to eat without cutting. read more

First visit to Kiki's! LOVED this beautiful new restaurant offering both indoor and outdoor seating! The service was FIRST class! If you follow my reviews you know I LOVE lots of staff standing around making sure dirty dishes are removed, water glasses are kept full, and food is being run out of the kitchen as it's prepared. Well, Kiki's is generously staffed and graciously trained to push in chairs and fold napkins when a guest leaves the table. Nice touch! Our server Nick was great! Our food was delicious, and vibe chill! We look forward to returning often! The only room for improvement were two things... one, the cocktail pours were a bit on the thin side and two, the Parmesan offered for my bucatini would have been better if it was grated over my dish rather than serving the ground Parmesan in a small dish. Cheers read more

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Kiki's continue to impress us with the quality of the food. The portion size is good for the what you pay. Most pastas are the $22-$28 range which is comparable to other Italian restaurants in the CV. This is our second time eating here and we will be back again soon. Our waiter (Cosmo) was very knowledgeable about the food and its ingredients. The ambiance is upscale but a local vibe. read more

Kiki's in La Quinta , would I recommend it ? Definitely not!!!! As I arrived , I assumed it was going to be a great dinner, I was wrong as soon as I met with the server, she came in with attitude and was rushing us to order as if she wanted us to to eat quick and leave. The first red flag was when they brought us non carbonated soda, must be on their secret menu. Once our food arrived, it had tasted as if it was microwaved, tasted stale and cold. We requested to speak with the manager and Allie arrived to our table with attitude and disrespectful. In N Out is down the street, you would definitely receive better customer service there than with Allie at Kiki's. read more

Ambiance - 10 out of 10! Service - 10 out of 10! The food was disappointing and didn't live up to the setting of this restaurant. Scallop appetizer was poor. The sausage and onion pizza was too salty and burnt. The saving grace was the shrimp casarecce alla vodka- sauce was super tasty and the shrimp itself tasted fresh and firm. Overall, for La Quinta it's a decent pick. read more

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We had an amazing experience at Kiki's! Our waiter, Cosmo, was incredibly generous, welcoming, and fun!He really made our night special. Adding to that, the sommelier provided fantastic tips on wineries from our hometown of Napa, which we truly appreciated. If Cosmo ever visits his friend in Brentwood, he should definitely hit us up-we'd love to show him all the best wineries Napa has to offer! Every dish was amazing! definitely recommend read more

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This is hands down the best pizza in the desert. I was blown away. I love that they have a robust list of European wines. The service with our wonderful waiter Cosmo was perfectly executed. We had the pleasure of meeting Jack the owner and Mark the manager who are absolutely lovely. Cannot wait to go back. Such a fun atmosphere as well! read more

Kiki's has a very nice vibe! The food is good, but the menus is slightly limited. Service is excellent!

There food is exquisite, and the people there are amazing they are so kind and generous, and it's really beautiful with all the decorations. 10/10 will always recommend this place read more

Service was definitely friendly and attentive. Ambiance was good - especially for a restaurant in a strip mall. Food - my husband loved his linguine and clams. My tricolor salad was great - hamachi was subpar but manager gave me an extra glass of wine so I'm good. A tip - steer away from the focaccia. It's a piece of toast with olive oil. Totally unexpected and unappreciated. Shame on Kiki's for charging us for that. Not sure we will go back - menu didn't offer healthy options. Our server was super nice though. read more