Stepping in, the ambience is a "cool" dark, the child of a rugged bar and an LA American food…read morerestaurant. Lively, diverse, energized full of bright faces that bring light to the dimly lit space. Service was stellar - attentive, on it, anticipated needs/preferences before they were even addressed. A quick anecdote, the waitress made PROACTIVE decisions knowing I am Vegan, not just reactive - a rare thing outside of high dining restaurant. Red wine flight included a fantastic Cab & Cab Reserve, and a "very good" Pinot...and that's coming from a person who does not drink Pinot. I didn't care for the blend but then again I never care for a blend as it is. Food was "American" style tapas - small plates of well crafted foods ranging from flatbread pizza to meatballs to vege pockets and (for me) a "Vegan Stack" composed of rice, mango, avocado, and a delicious spicy mayo. Tiramisu dessert disappeared in all of 20 seconds, well plated and beautifully crafted. You will not leave La Fe thinking to yourself "that was the greatest food I've ever had," but you may just leave thinking "this was the best time with my friends I've ever had" - and THAT is what this restaurant is for -- Bring your friends for a night on the town, bring your family for an energized reunion, bring yourself for a social time itch-scratching. In other words, this restaurant has a unique PLACE in the Palm Desert area: it is the place to happy social.

Walked in when the bar was empty, at 5pm on a Friday (they had just opened) left at 7pm with a…read morepacked house! We sat at the bar, and wow the bartenders were knowledgeable about their wines and very skillful at making cocktails. Mario made me one of the best gimlets of my life! The vibes were chill at first but turned into the place to be. I can not wait to come back

Had such a great experience here! I was greeted with the nicest smile by a very handsome gentleman…read moreright when I walked in, which instantly made my day. He was super friendly and helped me try some absolutely amazing cheeses everything was so good. I also got a vanilla latte that was perfect. The whole vibe was welcoming and the service really stood out. Definitely coming back!

Stopped in for a late afternoon nibble along with a glass of wine and felt the energy and happiness…read moreof the place as soon as I was in the door. The staff were laughing with each other as they were working and you could tell they like their job. I received a warm welcome and was presented with three different menus for all they have to offer. My server Jennifer was great to talk with about the wines, the owners, and the food. I enjoyed trying different cheeses along with a delicious Albariño wine. They had some fairly steady stream of customers, some were regulars and some were first-timers like me. Next time I will try one of the salads which I saw and it looked amazing. I have a feeling they will need to be expanding if the word gets out on how wonderful everything is. I added it to my list of stops whenever I am at my vacation place in Indian Wells. You should check them out!!

It's a lively bar and there are no reservations. The seating is on high-top chairs. I don't…read morenormally like sitting on those because my legs get their circulation cut off because my feet don't reach the rung bar. But my feet did reach and they were comfortable. Wonderful choices in the Happy Hour menu. We had a salad which was huge. I had a filet mignon which was delicious and cooked perfectly. The customer service was excellent.

We very much enjoyed this bar/restaurant. First of all this area of Palm Desert was so lively and…read morehad a great vibe. We got seated once our entire party of 4 arrived. They had a chalkboard wait list that we could list our name on. We got seated right away and had immediate and attentive service. Happy hour starts at 4 for the whole night. I did not think it was necessarily happy hour prices though. For example, a good glass of red was $10. Our entire bill for a meals for a party 4 with a bottle of wine and other cocktails came to $210 total. The portions were pretty small so it's easy to be part of the clean plate club. We loved the Ravioli Neru and the spaghetti bolognese. We definitely would go back.

What a gem of a spot ! A little taste of Italy -espresso was…read moredelightful. Will most assuredly return.

Sottovoce was so cute! I loved the decor and all the pastries options they had! They also sold…read moreauthentic Italian items and I bought 2 bags of mulino bianco. The staff was kind and the coffee was great and ready to go quickly ! They also had delicious gluten free muffins! Overall great vibes

As I was trying this place for the first time I was overwhelming overcome with sensory emotion. The…read morefood the chef creates is a culinary art experience. Highly.... highly recommend. This isn't taught or learned. It's in her DNA making the future and our beautiful valley a better place. On top of that the owner/chef had personally taken a lot of time (after hours) to address some odd service we had at a diff location (which also exemplifies outstanding culinary design). If you haven't tried BP you should. For reasons above the million star cuisine. I've eaten all over the world and the crab cakes just took it to a different level. The huevos at Chula were my first favorite. Thank you for doing what you do Katherine. I hope to nominate you someday for a huge award so you don't have to stress/manage your restaurants alone to focus on what you love. Staff and logistics are unpredictable for us too as small /large biz owners. It's a new world! Just know you touched my soul for various reasons with yours at a time when we needed it. All the spices. All the details are perfection and new light of discovery with each plate. THANK YOU for being you and bringing positivity and reflection to the world one dish at a time. Several of your biggest fans, L & S Jones, LQ

Great little place for breakfast or lunch. Havent tried dinner yet. All of the food was inventive…read moreand very high quality. Cant wait to return

SHORT ANSWER: Yes in many ways…read more LOCATION: on the corner next to FARM, so a fall back if you do not have FARM reservations and hate disappointment of being turned away. FACILITY: Small, limited seating indoors with very nice, fun, outdoor seating areas. Love this place. MENU: Simple, easy to understand, great photos online if you have any questions. FOOD PREP: Very well done, like professional in just how it looks. FOOD QUALITY: Professional in how it also tastes... Watermelon Gazpacho was perfect with drinks prior to main. LIBATIONS: drinks and bartender were excellent, fun, and the photo print was very cool. WAITSTAFF: just so nice, and fun making the experience all that much better. We have been enjoying The Plaza Theater so spending a little more time in Palm Springs and this will be one of our favorites places to relax prior to an event. OVERALL VALUE: Good, but it is Palm Springs, outdoors, great locations, classy.. no, not inexpensive but well worth it. TIP: I'd say be nice, be patient, and you will get a table. Don't be an angry rude touron, we don't need that vibe and we see some of that in PS.. You can try for reservations, not sure if they take off season.

Every time I spend time writing the review, it times out and doesn't save it. It was good food and…read morean awful experience with one of the servers. I'll consider rewriting the review another time, again. One star given by the goodness of the food, which is mostly an ingredient thing. We serve three of these dishes at my work, so it's honestly not mind blowing or anything, of course. We did vegan options.

Natalie and Tyler served us this evening. Fantastic Ribeye Forestiere paired w Austin Hope…read moreCabernet. The Lamb chops were also excellent. My wife had the Indian curry. Not Indian enough. We had a wonderful evening. The patio was more enjoyable than the inside, as it gets tinny and loud. The restaurant was busy and the staff was on point. The live music was a nice addition. Overall A+

a very nice experience...food was great...mocktails great too! lots of good choices on menu for…read morevegetarians! waiter was very nice!

We found a gem! When you walk into this beautiful restaurant it feels mid-century modern Palm…read moreSprings style. The wood and green earth tones make it feel like a cozy living room in the desert. The service was very attentive from the moment we walked in. We had a reservation, arrived 15 minutes early and they were able to seat us immediately. Our waitress was very kind and helpful with recommendations from the menu. The drinks were delicious and very well balanced. We had the meatballs, Miso Chilean Sea bass, chicken Pollard, kids salmon and steak. The kids ate everything. It was our daughter's birthday and they brought us out a beautiful treat for her so we could sing Happy Birthday. Highly recommended! Thank you for a beautiful experience!

Porta Via offers a perfect setting right in the heart of El Paseo's high-end shopping district. The…read morerestaurant is beautifully designed, featuring a welcoming, open-air flow that perfectly captures the desert aesthetic. It clearly caters to a sophisticated crowd--very similar in vibe to their Calabasas location. While parking is accessible in the rear, it can get congested during peak season. The menu is extensive with plenty of excellent selections, though the pricing is definitely premium. For instance, a Cobb salad topped with fish can easily exceed $45; while the quality is high, that's a significant jump over nearby staples like Daily Grill. Service was friendly but lacked consistency; our server disappeared mid-meal without a hand-off, requiring us to flag down other staff. Overall, it's a bright, airy, and stylish spot well worth a visit, provided you're prepared for the 'luxury' price point.

A fabulous meal! loved the Farro/Asparagus salad and the Sea Bass! loved the service and ambiance…read morewas so relaxed and beautiful. Matt Resler and his team are truly gifted. Can't wait to try some of the other dishes! Truly, this was the best meal I've had in a long time!!!!!

incredible food incredible service. Brooklyn was fantastic…read more Made a substitution after the dish came out. Gracious, warm and so kind. I can not wait to return. Beautiful all around.

Love this place! Katie and Dana are great and always hit the mark with their suggestions. I usually…read moregrab a bottle (or 2) when in town and they have an incredible selection.

A nice mid-sized wine shop if you're looking for a decent, curated selection of wine not typically…read morefound in the big-box stores. I spent 15 minutes perusing the U.S. reds section, departing with a Napa Cab, a Bordeaux-blend, and a Petite Sirah (the touted red blend missed the mark, imo, but the other two were great). I have a "market basket" of commonly available wines that I use to assess pricing, and my quick assessment is that the prices are reasonable here. If I ever get back to the area I will stop by to sip some wine at the counter (or outside if it's nice!) with the proprietor.