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Al dente, Palm Springs, CA

Al dente

4.7
4.7
1094 Reviews
$30 and under
Italian

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2 people
7:00 pm
Booked 21 times today
  • Charming
  • Neighbourhood gem
  • Great for outdoor dining
Al dente Trattoria - A quaint cucina with a decidedly European atmosphere, has served Palm Springs and international clientele for over 30 years.

Al dente proprietor Kendra Riccio and Executive Chef Oscar Cardenas present an extensive menu of pastas with homemade sauces, beef, veal, and fresh seafood entrées for lunch and dinner in a casual fine dining atmosphere. Located on historic Palm Canyon Drive, downtown Palm Springs, within walking distance to major hotels, convention center, shopping and casinos.

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Italian, Mediterranean, Vegetarian / Vegan
  • Hours of Operation
    Fri, Sat 4:00 pm–10:00 pm Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 4:00 pm–9:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (760) 325-1160
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Resort Casual
  • Area
    Palm Springs
  • Cross Street
    W. Alejo Road /Private Lot entrance of W. Alejo Rd. May enter through back
  • Parking details
    Parking lot in rear of restaurant. Entrance from Alejo RD. Back entrance into Al Dente from parking lot.Street parking on both Alejo RD and in front of Al Dente on N.Palm Canyon DR.
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Delivery, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeaway, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 1,094 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.7
4.7 based on recent ratings
  • 4.7Food
  • 4.9Service
  • 4.8Ambience
  • 4.6Value

NoiseModerate

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  • Palm Springs / Palm Desert Cities

    Best Service

  • Palm Springs / Palm Desert Cities

    Healthy

  • Palm Springs / Palm Desert Cities

    Italian

  • Palm Springs / Palm Desert

    Best Service

  • Palm Springs / Palm Desert

    Healthy

  • Palm Springs / Palm Desert

    Italian

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Al Dente in Palm Springs offers "wonderful" Italian cuisine with "great service" and a charming outdoor patio. Known for its "authentic menu" and "consistently good" food, it's a favorite for locals and visitors alike. The attentive staff, led by standout servers like Gonzalo, ensure a memorable dining experience.

1,094 Reviews
  1. Tom

    New York City

    230 reviews

    5.0

    230 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Noel’s recommendation of the Burrata Salad was the beginning of an excellent meal. If you are not up for a pasta dish, the Risotto Primavera and Risotto Verde were tasty and perfectly cooked. I recommend the homemade cannoli for dessert. The filling was not too sweet, and the shell was crispy as it should be. Noel, thank you again for your attentiveness and recommendations.

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  2. Scott

    VIP

    Portland

    29 reviews

    5.0

    29 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Delightful Italian food experience. The wait staff were especially skilled at helping us plan and order our meal. They complied with all of our special requests gracefully. The food was excellent, notably my veal piccata. It was all excellent.

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  3. Michael

    Los Angeles

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    This is our favorite restaurant in the area. We've been coming here for about 20 years. The food is always amazing. The spot is so cute and quaint. We love the wine choices. The wait staff is very friendly. We love it here.

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  4. JP

    VIP

    Palm Springs

    58 reviews

    5.0

    58 reviews

    Dined on 18 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Al Dente…a staple (Italian restaurant) in Palm Springs for over 20 years. Unfortunately I don’t go downtown too much to eat and haven’t been here since 2010 or so. Went last night for dinner had the Bolognese with Angel Hair pasta…omg! the best!!!! and fyi the staff remembered me after all these years….WOW! My partner and I loved the dining experience - he had the Salmon and loved it! and said we have to make this a regular place again. I agree!

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  5. David

    VIP

    San Francisco

    14 reviews

    5.0

    14 reviews

    Dined on 18 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent restaurant, food and wine were great. Service was attentive without being annoying and very friendly.

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  6. Alan

    VIP

    Palm Springs

    57 reviews

    5.0

    57 reviews

    Dined on 12 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Love the Cave. Great and Friendly Service. Diverse Menu

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  7. Denise

    VIP

    Palm Springs

    19 reviews

    5.0

    19 reviews

    Dined on 8 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great experience having dinner while watching the festival of lights parade! Prix fixe menu was solid, service was great!

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  8. Jonathan

    Palm Springs

    9 reviews

    5.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on 3 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This is my favorite place in town. The food and service are always great!

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  9. William

    Los Angeles

    8 reviews

    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on 2 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Alex our server was great. Made us feel welcome and made sure we got what we needed

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  10. Ed

    VIP

    Phoenix

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on 30 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Ask Dente is the best in Palm Springs. Great food, great service, great atmosphere!

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FAQs

Al dente does offer delivery in partnership with Uber Eats. Al dente also offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (760) 325-1160.

Al dente is rated 4.7 stars by 1094 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a booking

2 people
7:00 pm
Booked 21 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Al dente

491 N Palm Canyon Dr, Palm Springs, CA 92262

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    W. Alejo Road /Private Lot entrance of W. Alejo Rd. May enter through back
  • Area
    Palm Springs
  • Hours of Operation
    Fri, Sat 4:00 pm–10:00 pm Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 4:00 pm–9:00 pm
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Italian, Mediterranean, Vegetarian / Vegan
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Resort Casual
  • Parking details
    Parking lot in rear of restaurant. Entrance from Alejo RD. Back entrance into Al Dente from parking lot.Street parking on both Alejo RD and in front of Al Dente on N.Palm Canyon DR.
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Delivery, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeaway, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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