*And the Oscar Goes To?*…read more What better way than today to surprise my Leading Lady with some Oscars? My wife sampled all the Olive Oils and Balsamic Vinegars in the store and narrowed it down to one of each. As for her Leading Man? I chose the ARTiChoke HeARTs of Palm Tapenade. As for my Supporting Cast? Mom will be ecstatic when she receives her Highland Butterscotch Sauce Oscar Award. Dad will LOVE the Hot Chocolate Fudge Sauce Oscar he'll be awarded. Best Director Nominee, Micheal, who manages the store, managed to captivate my wife for nearly an hour with samples, lessons and the history of all the products. {{{big round of applause}}} Thankfully, Best Supporting Actress Nominee, Hailey, was there today too, to assist all the other customers while Micheal gave his undivided attention to my Leading Lady & Wife. {{{big round of applause}}} Can't say enough about this place...and can't wait to indulge in all the spectacular one of a kind items purchased today. Olivier of Napa Valley on El Paseo, Knocks it Outta the Park. And the Red Carpet too.

Such a nice shop!!…read more At first I thought that it was just olives but there is so much more: sauces,, mustards, "cremes" (sorr of like lemon or other fruit curds", interesting kitchen items, and, of course, olive oil. The customer service is top notch, and as a bonus, the prices are quite reasonable for gourmet food items. The store is nicely appointed and decorated.

I LOVE THIS STORE!  In addition to the amazing selection of oils and balsamic vinegars, they also…read morehave a great selection of pastas, pasta sauce, risotto, pâtés, tapenades, spreads, dressings, jams, salsas, olives, spices, chips/crackers, decorative kitchen towels, ceramic/wooden kitchen items and serving accessories as well as a line of skin care products called Olivella.  I am certain I left out many more items. This was my ONE-STOP shop for Christmas gifts for my entire family this year!  I was able to create beautiful gift bags and boxes with tasty items for each family, couple, single family members and three friends.  I also put together nice gift bags with the skin care products.  It was fun combining and pairing things together.  Their gift bags are cute and decorative and I did not need to buy any Christmas bags.  I spruced them up a bit with bows, curly ribbon and tissue. By the way, I had never seen Mexican Hats Pasta so I just had to buy it!  Very festive and fun!!  I have many family members that are great cooks and bakers so I know the Mexican Hats will be a hit. And of course I had to buy myself several gifts including many of the Olivella products!  Today (12-18-21) I bought another Raspberry No Sugar Added Jam.  It is the best jam I have ever tasted.  Another must-try! La Quinta Olive Oil Company....You are the best!

This is a must stop for your adventure in La Quinta. Nicole greeted as with a smile so friendly…read moremade me feel welcomed into the store. She assisted me with some olive oil and balsamic vinaigrette tastings. My favorite was lemon olive oil mixed with cucumber melon white balsamic vinaigrette. So light and refreshing! Ended up purchasing the cucumber melon flavor. With that I also bought some delicious sour cream thin crackers made from Italy. Quite different from what I usually buy at regular stores. I just started liking olives so purchased a jar of olives stuffed with garlic and cheese. Wow! It was bursting with tons of flavors. So good! Ate the whole jar within three days all to myself. My son had picked out taco seasoning which had all natural ingredients none of the extra unwanted bad stuff. Was a bit pricey, but thought worth it due to all good ingredients. There were so much more the store was offering, but of course couldn't buy the whole place. I had to leave otherwise would rack up the bill. Great place to make a stop if you are in the area.

I come here because the food is fresher and the staff is more pleasant than most of the other…read moresupermarkets. Definitely worth a trip if you haven't tried it or if you're looking for something that you haven't found at the other stores. Good natural and gluten-free section.

Selling frozen items past their expiration date. I usually always make a point to check so I guess…read morethat's on me. But quite annoying, expensive, and disappointing to bring home items from a high end grocery that need to go straight in the trash. Check your items for freshness. :(

A great shop for wine, cheese, beer, spirits, and deli lovers! This is an amazing spot to pick up…read moresnacks, sandwiches, or drinks. They carry so many fun, hyper‑local small‑business products, which I love -- way more exciting than grabbing the same old chips you see at any gas station. The staff is friendly and inviting, and the selection is huge. It's also a great place to grab a unique, intentional gift or travel souvenir if you want to bring someone something local from Palm Springs. The sandwiches looked incredible -- I didn't try one this time, but I absolutely would. A fantastic store right in the heart of downtown Palm Springs.

And the Oscar in the category of Fine Delicatessen's and service goes to ...in ah…read more On The Mark Fine Foods!! charcuterie board was a hit! Generous portions of salmon Pate Brie salamis Prosciutto. My favorite crackers are from Artisan fig Great shop and will be back for lunch . My first experience with you. I didn't even know you existed. Thanks Paul

Imported Italian specialty groceries, and a large deli case with salads and fresh sandwiches are…read moreattractions. The fresh baked bread, pastries cakes and cookies, however, are the real draw. My last visit was during the lunch hour which was a mistake since I wasn't there for lunch. It was difficult to find parking and there was a long line at the counter. They did a good job with fast checkout, but good sandwiches take a little time. And the sandwiches really are good. Pre made pasta dishes and pizzas in the frozen case are nice too.

This review is for the bakery…read more All three items we got were massively underwhelming. The tiramisu, the triple chocolate cake and the torte de la nonna. All were bland and dry and very disappointing. The deli looks solid and has some solid items stocked. Next time we will just grab some deli meat and cheese, but leave the cannoli... So sad. We really wanted to love this place.

I wish we had a Clarke's in every city! Their fresh produce is second to none, as is their product…read moreselection overall. I am confident their products are well curated for healthier ingredients and reasonable prices. I spend a bit of time in the supplement section updating my apothecary and the helpful support and advice I receive is always welcome. Everyone is friendly and Clarkes is clean. Bonuses: vit B shots on Fridays , complete makeup and healthy skincare options, and a yummy cafe! Stop in an check them out!

I was super impressed coming into Clark's today and honestly am super jealous I don't have one…read morewhere I live. This is the Mecca of nutritional supplements and health foods store. Think Sprouts or Whole Foods but 2x on the variety and supplements. This store is extremely organized and well labeled. Being my first time I initially thought it would be a bit overwhelming to navigate this store but their isle layout and big signs made shopping much easier than I anticipated. Also the staff were available and helpful! This is always a big plus when staff can be found stocking shelves and are willing to make eye contact to help you lol. They have a large dry goods section with sauces, Pastas, chips, drinks and spices. Also their wellness isles with protein powders, supplements and health foods is bigger than anywhere I've ever seen. I'd say their only sections that weren't super big were their meat counter but that seemed reasonable to me. You are really coming here to get more unique items and brands that some big retailers just aren't carrying yet. I found some Wasa crisp bread crackers here that have been hard for me to find lately so that was a nice surprise. Again, really impressed with their staff and customer service. 5 stars for willingness to help and also having adequate staffing to support multiple customers at once. Checking out at the register was a breeze and they have an ample parking lot. When I come down to the desert I'll definitely be stocking up on dry goodies here.

I always look for hidden Italian delis and this one did not disappoint. You walk in there and they…read morehave friendly service. Ordered my sandwich, the Spicy Combo. The taste on the sandwich, fantastic. Would drive by tge area again to stop at this place. Thanks

Nestled in the dollar tree parking lot is this cute little shop themed around Italian eats. Lots of…read moreparking and easy to find this casual little spot has a lot to offer. It was close to end of day so I was quick to browse the offerings before placing my sandwich order. Ended up getting a Caprese and Parma on focaccia. The staff seemed preoccupied with Cleaning but did their best to get my sandwich order out fast. I've heard nothing but good things about this place but this is my first time. I asked the lady behind the counter for a popular favorite recommendation and she seemed confused and just said everything was good. Two sandwiches around $40 so I was hoping for something great. Unfortunately we agreed that the taste was good, but nothing amazing and probably not what we were expecting for the price. Everything fell just a little bit flat. It wasn't bad but it wasn't memorable either. I ended up drizzling balsamic vinegar on the Caprese at home since they only put olive oil and a little bit of pesto on the bread and the whole thing just felt lacking ever so slightly. The shop itself was clean and well kept and had a lot to offer so I still recommend stopping by and browsing for Italian goodies. Just not my favorite sandwich spot. Maybe we will try something else another day or just stick to the pasta!

A cozy long time Italian eatery known for it's house made pasta dishes and quite an extensive menu…read more Our service was good for a busy Saturday night. The place was completely full with what appeared to be many regulars. After trying a few dishes we understand why. The calamari appetizer was just okay, being kind of overly chewy, but a really special dipping gravy was superb and saved the dish. my mate and I split two entrees, chicken Parmesan (best I've ever had) and Sauteed Branzino. Each were served with a side of pasta in a luscious gravy and a side of sauteed spinach with garlic and olive oil. Superb on both counts. One of our guests had fettuccine Alfredo with homemade pasta. He practically licked the plate raving about it. We ended with a shared creamy rich tiramisu. It is worth getting a reservation and going again and again. A couple of suggested improvements would make it 5 stars. One is the bread is boring. Need some artisan baking and perhaps an olive tapenade Two, the Parmesan on the table was the powder variety you can find in any grocery. Elevate this to some good Pecorino or Parmesan Reggiano and I'd stand in line to get a table. Congratulations on 35 years doing fine Italian. Our second visit, and we'll be back for more.

Service and Food Really Good Local Spot! Tha Best Carrot…read moreCakein Palm Desert. We will return soon.....

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.

Great attention from server. Great food and wonderful…read moredrinksin a great and quiet atmosphere.

This Italian Restaurant is off Highway 111 & Palm Desert drive…read more We got a reservation on Mother's Day last Sunday, as we enter we were warming & kindly greeted. As our host walked us back to our table. I noticed how beautiful, classy, chic, superb, super clean it was, and so wear the restrooms. This Italian restaurant is huge, Everything inside was super elegant! As we sat down, we were greeted by our waiter Jack. Jack asked us if we had any questions, he answered them all beautifully! So we ordered Bocconcini di Mozzarella Caprese, Shrimp Dijon della Casa, 2 Linguine alle Bolognese, Fresh Minestrone Zuppa, Gnocchi al Pesto, fettuccini Alfredo with chicken, Fettuccine Alfredo with sausage, Risotto Tutto Mare, Risotto con Funghi with chicken, 2 order king crab legs. Their signature Bread is so delicious!! Everything was so mouth watering & highly delicious!! Everything explodes in your mouth, the savory tastes, I wished I could have eaten more, I was full! I also want to make a note, I normally do not eat crab at all. Once I tried & tasted the king Crab I was floored it's the best crab I have ever had! On top of that, Uriel was constantly making sure are glasses of waters, sodas, alcohol were always full without us asking us he was on it ! Castelli's is now my #1 Italian place to go to! Highest quality of their food, portion size was incredible, hospitality amazing! Their price points are so spot on! I highly recommend anyone who looking a a fabulous & delicious place to eat please come here! Jack & Uriel were so polite, kind, sweet, caring, super down to earth ! These are your rare diamonds please treasure them well! I would love to Thank Castelli's & their staff for our wonderful Mother's Day Dinner, with deliciousness & awesomeness on the side! I would especially love to Thank Jack, Uriel, Juan for making sure we had everything we needed ! You guys Rock! We definitely will be back again!! Can't wait!! I'll tell all my Family & Friends to visit here! Please be kind & courteous to these hard workers

Nice old style Italian Restaurant in Palm Desert. Our concierge recommended this restaurant and…read moretold us it was very upscale and we would have to dress appropriately. The food was good, but the ambience was more casual than our concierge described. We went on a Friday in March, so mainly stuck to seafood. Mussels were great and the minestrone was OK- it was very heavy on vegetables and too light on other typical ingredients. The Alfredo pasta was good and our excellent waiter, Jack, recommended it highly!! The shrimp dish was disappointed given the quality, quantity, and price of the dish. Was a bit overcooked, scrimped on the shrimp in the scampi, for the price. Desert was very good. I found it lacking the authenticity, but priced as if a NY, NJ, or Boston Italian venue, but was great for Palm Desert!