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Norma's Italian Kitchen

4.1 (63 reviews)
Closed • 4:00 pm - 8:00 PM

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Menu - 18-Mar-2026
Jim B.

We enjoyed Norma's. This was our first time here and we came with another couple who are local to the area. It was a Wednesday evening at 6 PM. We got the last 4-top but other tables did turnover while we were there. Blanca was our server and she was very kind and took great care of us. We shared a bottle of wine and they brought out a complimentary bread basket. The bread was 'okay'. It was like a dry focaccia bread. I tasted rosemary in it. It was served with butter and there was oil, vinegar and grated Parmesan on the table. My wife and I shared the large wedge salad and beef ravioli with marinara sauce. The wedge was actually cut up romaine. Not a wedge but that was fine. It was dressed properly with dressing, red onion, tomato and bacon crumbles. The ravioli was the star of our meal. Ample serving size and tasty sauce. I really enjoyed the beef ravioli. I saw a nearby table with the chicken Parmesan and it looked fabulous. I'll try that on our next visit to the area. We'd recommend Norma's.

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Lauren C.

Very generous portions of pasta and seafood. Delicious and well prepared. linguine with mussels linguine frutti di mare House wine (chianti) is also a generous serving. Prices were incredibly reasonable at low $20's for pasta and under $8 for house wine. No reservations are taken but we waited less than 5 minutes for a table on a weeknight. Service was friendly, helpful but seemingly a little short staffed. Ambiance is lively, though decoration is a little stark and lighting is bright. This appears to be a new 2nd location of a Rancho Mirage Norma's. So far, so good. Will definitely return and recommend.

Sheldon R.

This place is fancy and elegant for affordable prices. Would highly recommend. Food was delicious and decent timing for being busy on a Saturday night. The service was friendly and this was a delicious meal in preparation for our half iron man. Side of garlic bread is enough for about 1-3 ppl. Pasta Alla Norma w/ spaghetti marinara: 4.5 Garlic bread: 4/5

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Lillian J.

Great place. Went for an early dinner tonight. Very spacious. Clean. Wait staff is super nice. The food was really good, fresh, hot, huge portions. We'll definitely be back.

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Diane A.

Brand new! La Quinta Baking Co., in the Von's shopping center, was recently sold and the new owner's also own Norma's Italian Cucina near the mall. So, they just started opening La Quinta Baking as Norma's daily at 4pm. The food is very good, service is great, prices are reasonable. The only thing I didn't like was the music... seriously Led Zeppelin with my fettuccine? Well, minor thing, lol

Pasta with Pink Sauce (add chicken parm) 10/10 - There Pink Sauce cannot be recommended enough

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Food bad cold unflattering unflavored rude and in old not the best ever give it a miss

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Food is average but staff is lovely and helpful. It's an easy place to go with friends and family.

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Great salmon picatta. I usually get it to go every other week. It's a big Enough portion that I can eat it for two night!

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Delicious Italian meal in a warm, pleasant atmosphere. A welcomed addition to this part of the Valley.

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