This spot is a hidden gem, a diamond in the rough. When we sat down we knew it was a local family…read moreowned favorite...unlike all of the chains in the area that only care about your moment. We got great value for our money and the food was delicious. The pomodoro was like nothing I've had before. The scallops and shrimp were extra fresh and perfectly cooked. My wife got the beef bolognese which was good, though she liked my dish a lot more lol Service was very friendly and nice. They also give complimentary bread. It's a small hole in the wall spot, but definitely worth the visit. We'll be back next time we're in town. We can for the Jerry Seinfeld show 5/5 overall

Old school "red sauce" Americanized Italian. The marinara is decent enough, nothing special…read more Pasta is cooked to American tastes and is not exactly "al dente". The service is good, the prices reasonable. Decor is dated but clean. Parking is plentiful. If the "Italian" food version of the '50's to the 80's is what you or your out of town guests seek likely you'll enjoy Norma's.

I've enjoyed this restaurant several times. Food is always very good and well prepared…read more Seating inside is a bit tight. I prefer the patio when it isnt too hot. Unfortunately, my spouse wont go back again. Asked our server for an easy substitution and received a really testy responce. Way over the top of what was appropriate for the situation. Still worth a try if Italian is what you desire.

Il Giardino offers delicious high quality, and well prepared Italian meals…read more Knowledgeable locals eat here. It's ot a splashy venue, rather a place fora quiet evening meal with good Italian wines, and if you can, a dessert. Servers are attentive and know the menu enough to make appropriate recommendations. You can't go wrong. (I was enjoying my food so much I forgot pictures)

ONE OF THE BEST MEALS AND SERVICE IN MY LIFE. And i am old and have eaten in 1,000s of high end…read morerestaurants. Going back for my birthday and driving from Fresno. Can't wait. relatives coming from Chicago and Cincinnati and insist we go there.

Best buratta salad ever. Homemade pasta delicious. Our…read moreserver Joey was perfection and deserves a very large salary increase. Highly recommended this small, quaint and tasty restaurant.

Super cute inside loved the vibe of the restaurant. Went in a group with reservations. The food had…read moregood flavor drinks were super cute as well. We had a great time our server was great she gave us some Jell-O shots.

Fantastic atmosphere walking in and loved our hostess. She actually stopped by a few times just to…read morechat and make sure we were being well taken care of. Drinks were good. I had the Italica Martini, which had both olives and a lemon twist which I wouldn't have thought I would have liked, but I really did. It's pricey but that is to be expected. Unfortunately, some of the dishes fell flat with our group. One asked our server if the lemon pasta was extremely lemony and she had said no, which just wasn't the case. (I tasted as well just to confirm) I enjoyed my dish which was the ravioli, maybe a little less stuffed than i prefer, but sauce was tasty and the amount served was perfect for me, who tends to eat on the lighter side these days. Others complained about the Bucatini from their dishes that the pasta was a bit mushy. So I think I was the happiest with my food. I'd go back if it was closer just for the vibe, but that being said, it's a little of a trek from Palm Springs and we have a lot of great local spots I will probably go to that are in that price range.

While researching Julian staples to visit/try, I came across this restaurant and was eager to try…read morebased on the "farm-to-table" aspect and not going to lie, the food looked absolutely delicious and amazing. We were not disappointed at all. Upon arriving, there was a musician playing, and they did seat us off to the right so we could not see but could hear still. There is outdoor and indoor seating, but at the time we came it appeared that the outdoor was reserved for an event. We happily sat inside! Having met Jeremy's parents earlier in the day who also recommended his restaurant, and they were just lovely, we had hoped to possibly meet Jeremy too. I wanted to try everything, but we opt on getting a few dishes to share. Our son ordered the filet mignon and they were able to substitute mashed potatoes for fries. Amazing!! The mac & brisket appetizer appeared to be the highlight and specialty and we just had to order it. Every bite was cheeesy and delicious with the brisket very moist. We couldn't go without ordering the Brussels sprouts and it had a twist with ponzu sauce and pineapple. Definitely a different take and I thoroughly enjoyed the taste. Every bite was foodgasmic and I highly recommend!!! I knew coming here that some Yelpers have experienced wavering in quality, so glad we did not experience that at all. As of the date that we came, we understood that the restaurant had been listed for sale, not sure if Jeremy sold it yet or not. I hope not, we plan on coming back this summer!

I came here with family without reservations and we were able to get in. The hostess and server…read morewere super friendly and accommodating. It was a homey atmosphere with excellent dishes.

Immaculate service and good Mamma Gina will always be my family and I favorite restaurant for…read moreall life celebrations. The special care and details they put into their food is just amazing. Their mussels and clams in red sauce just a fan favorite as well as their seafood pasta!

Ristorante Mamma Gina was an outstanding experience from start to finish. The restaurant has a very…read moreclassy, elegant interior with a charming ambiance that makes you feel welcome the moment you walk in. Our server, Francisco, was exceptional. He was incredibly patient, knowledgeable, and took the time to answer all of our questions and explain the dishes without ever making us feel rushed. His service was truly top-notch. The food was absolutely amazing--every dish was full of incredible flavor and perfectly prepared. A special mention goes to our son's fettuccine Alfredo, which was honestly the best I've ever tasted. It was rich, creamy, and absolutely delicious. The attention to detail throughout our meal really stood out. Our water glasses were never even close to empty, and the ice-cold water was constantly refreshed without us having to ask. From the outstanding food to the impeccable service, this was a five-star dining experience in every way. Thank you, Francisco, and the entire team at Ristorante Mamma Gina. We look forward to coming back the next time we're in Palm Desert!

Service was good. Food wise the meatballs were huge but raw in the center. Lasagna, salty and the…read morericotta is a lot. The star was the pizza, the crust was crisp, the bottom was well done and the cheese pull was amazing! I would drive and hour just to eat this pizza. If not for the pizza it would have been a 3/5.

I stop by this charming and quaint little restaurant every fall after apple picking and stopping by…read morethe cemetery. It reminds me of my dad's little Italian restaurant he had when I was a kid, so cozy, small and intimate, and the staff are always friendly and warm. More importantly great warm food. I stopped by tonight for the perseoid meteor shower and it was extremely packed with a line out the door for take out and tables. The staff was really kind and communicative even though it must of been a very stressful night with so many adventurers making a pit stop on the way to enjoy the meteors. Food is always great as well, it's a nice spot that's open later that most in the area and one I look forward and return to

A great find in Indian Wells! Their bread is amazing - the complimentary bread and the garlic…read morebread. The chicken parmagiana was the best I've had in a long time. The wings was excellent. And fettuccine Alfiado was good too. We were not hungry enough to try their pizza. But we will be back to try it next time. I have a 4 star only because we waited a long time to be seated. But once seated, the server was friendly and the food came out quickly. The ambiance felt like a local bar but still family friendly.

We have been meaning to come to this place for a long time. We finally bit the bullet and made it…read more We're glad we did. it's going to be our go-to for lunch and watching football. They have a great setup with a full bar. Full cocktails, beer, wine, plus a nice menu of sandwiches, salads and pizzas. Oh yes they plus they have some pasta. I think. We went for the Cobb salad and the turkey sandwich. Toasted of course. Very nicely done. They also bring out complimentary, buttery pretzel bread sticks which were just so buttery. Delicious! You got to go. During the season I think all the TV screens will be lit up with your local game. With the demise of the Beer Hunter, I think this is where we'll be going to watch our football. Go get you some!!

love coming to enzo's for happy hour! the vodka pasta is so creamy and the sauce pairs really well…read morewith the garlic bread! there espresso martini is always a hit! the ambience is cute and classic and the servers do a good job at describing the items on the menu

What a wonderful experience we had during our recent dinner at this italian restaurant…read more It had been a while since our last visit, and we were thrilled to be seated with our favorite server, Kimmy. We have been dining with her since the days of the Crab Pot, and she continues to provide the best service imaginable. Our meal was outstanding. We started with the Caesar salad and shrimp scampi, and both were delicious. For our entrees, we ordered the Fettuccine Mediterraneo and the Fettuccine Alfredo with shrimp added, both of which were cooked to perfection. Thank you for a great evening. We look forward to dining with you again soon and seeing Kimmy.

It's always good time had here. When we don't know what we're craving, this place alway helps with…read morethat. Everything we alway decide on is alway a good. Also Sunday brunch can never go wrong. Right in the heart of town along the main strip of downtown. Perfect for people watching while dining on the patio. Be advised, it does get hot but they do have both the main covered patio and street covered patio. Both with mister working the whole time. If you prefer ac, they have indoor dining as well. We like to enjoy the sun and people watching which patio is alway a good option for us. Of course we make friends with the waiter as they alway take care of us. Everyone here from the staff, waiter and waitress, and the owners are all very sweet and friendly. Menu is alway great. You have both the breakfast and brunch menu. We tend to come for them mainly but have never tried dinner here. Of course the bubbly is always a good start. A bottle with three juice options and fresh fruit for adornment. Strawberries and blueberries for the bougie bubbly effect. And for the price, it's worth it. Food wise, we went with the chicken sandwich with salad and the burger with fruit. A side of fries is definitely a must even if it comes with it. Portion for the sandwich was massive. Nice thick piece of grilled and marinaded chicken breast filled with lettuce, tomatoes, onion and avocados on toasted bread. It's massive even when they sliced it in halves. And the burger, two nice patties with lettuce, tomato, cheese, onion and bacon. A classic and it was delicious. I'm not a burger person but every now and then a bite is worth it. The food has alway been excellent. Crowd is alway nice and bubbly. It's cute chit chatting with the other guest nearby. Also we found out that they close for about two months in July and August as that's their holiday time. Glad we made it before it happened. It's a nice place for brunch as it's alway our go to whenever we can't figure out something.

We had the strangest experience here. We were in town for a friends 40th and we had seen great…read morereviews about The Thirsty Palms. We walked up, no reservation. The lady at the door told us inside would probably be loud because there were two bigger tables in there. It was hot outside, so we decided to sit inside anyway. We almost immediately regretted that and wished we'd sat outside. This place is not made for being busy on the inside. It's just too loud. But, cute in there. Our server, who we later learned was the bartender and not a usual server, took our drink orders. A few of us ordered the Hugo spritz, one gal got a beer, and a few other cocktails were ordered. We got our drinks and they were enjoyable. The problem began when we were ordering food. One girl in our group is Celiac and literally can not eat gluten. She ordered the salmon and asked to be sure the potato salad was gluten free. If things are fried or prepared in the same place as gluten objects, she is incredibly ill for weeks afterwards. She has to be super careful. His response was, "I think so." She told him she was celiac and had a true gluten allergy, and she needed him to be sure. Meanwhile, the menu boasts about how they proudly serve gluten free options right on the bottom. He then said, "yeah, I'm pretty sure it is." He genuinely did not seem concerned. She ended up ordering it but felt uncomfortable about whether or not it was really safe for her. Another girl at the end of the table asked him to please double check, as it was really a serious allergy. He said, "Yeah I am going to ask the chef. I wasn't going to just ignore it and make all you girls mad." He had the snarkiest tone when he said it, and it was incredibly, incredibly rude. That right there gave us a bad taste in our mouths. He came back out and said he checked with the chef, and it was indeed gluten free. Food came out and all tasted good. But when a restaurant prides itself on gluten free options, and then makes it so hard to order, it's not a good look. We wouldn't be back.