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Castelli's

4.7
4.7
3942 Reviews
$31 to $50
Italian
Named by Zagat Survey America’s 1,000 top Italian restaurants. Enter the doors of Castelli’s and you’ll believe you have just stepped into a small bistro in romantic Tuscany.

No baseball hats, no tank tops and no flip flops.
Womens designer hats are allowed.


* As of Jan 31, 2023, Castelli's is no longer accepting the $25.00 Hanson's Garage Door Gift Certificates.
**The promotion has expired**

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2 people

7:00 PM


Booked 26 times today
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Private dining

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Additional information

  • Dining style

    Fine Dining

  • Cuisines

    Italian, Steak, Seafood

  • Hours of operation

    Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm

  • Phone number

    (760) 773-3365

  • Payment options

    AMEX, MasterCard, Visa

  • Dress code

    Smart Casual

  • Executive chef

    Victor Martin

  • Catering

    We cater wedding receptions, private parties, or any occasion.

  • Private party facilities

    Castelli’s Ristorante’s elegant dining rooms offer the perfect setting for holiday parties, client appreciation, sporting events, birthdays, presentations. Our newest VIP room on 2nd floor features 65"TV, balcony, fireplace & restroom. View prix fixed banquet menu's and wine list castellis.net

  • Private party contact

    Linda O'Melia: (760) 773-3365

  • Neighborhood

    Palm Desert

  • Cross street

    Monterey Ave.

  • Parking details

    Complimentary valet parking.

  • Entertainment

    Nightly live piano/vocals with Patrick Tuzzolino or Joe Jaggi 6PM.

  • Additional

    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Corkage Fee, Entertainment, Full Bar, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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What 3,942 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
  • 4.8Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4.4Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Palm Springs / Palm Desert Cities

    Italian

  • Palm Springs / Palm Desert

    Italian

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  1. Chesterfield

    Seattle

    186 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    186 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We'd heard about Castelli's for a couple of years but only managed to go for the first time this week Loved it so much that we went back 4 days later. The osso bucco is especially delicious. Great atmosphere and service too.
  2. OpenTable Diner

    Palm Springs

    21 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    21 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    This is a truly amazing, old school Italian restaurant :) Outstanding service (this place is a well-oiled machine!) the servers/busers work together in harmony! The food is sooooo fresh and delicious and the portions are huge. Drinks are well-poured and the ambience is authentic Italian. Whether you order the Gnocchi, linguine, filet mignon, or fettuccine Alfredo you will be very pleased!!!
  3. iupugpiug

    San Francisco

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    GREAT STAFF FOOD THE BEST IN TOWN!!!!!THANKS AGAIN
  4. WilliamC

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 5 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    After meeting Michael Castelli in an Uber and already saying it was my favorite Italian food in the valley I decided to make a reservation for Memorial Day. The place was packed celebrating 35 years of business. Michael greeted my family and me and treated us very special. The food was great as was expected and the service was outstanding.
  5. KentS

    San Francisco

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Old time service of yesteryears. Excellent meals served by gentlemen of the highest standards of hospitality.
  6. BobbyatGlenwoodPark

    Atlanta Metro

    6 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    From first course to last course was a dining pleasure. One of the best.
  7. CarolineD

    San Francisco

    4 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We had the pear & Gorgonzola salad, ravioli Romano and the king crab special. All were delicious and prepared excellent (especially the crab).
  8. Melanie

    Orange County

    4 reviews

    2.0

    4 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    overall2food4service2ambience5
    The low stars are for the waiter that served us, not the food. Food was delicious and the extended staff were wonderful. Our waiter was attentive but, he led us to believe we had to order soups/salads with our meal- as if it was included. He did not mention an extra cost and stated like “soup, salad?” Before he asked our order, so we assumed they were included. Then to find out that added an additional $40 to our bill was very surprising and disappointing. We felt misled and lied to and really left a bad impression about the restaurant. Which was a shame because the food was very good.
  9. Arthur

    Palm Springs

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Love this place for past 15 years!! Garlic bread crab legs and everything else 😋
  10. OpenTable Diner

    Palm Springs

    98 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    98 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    overall4food5service5ambience5
    Castellas is my favorite restaurant from the owner opening the door for you to the service the best food always marvelous and the garlic bread is to die for.
  11. stuart

    Orange County

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We always enjoy the VIBE...Patrick...wait staff...and always great FOOD! Congrats on your anniversary YEAR!!! See you not soon enough! Best wishes the Graham's of Palm Desert.
  12. JoyW

    Palm Springs

    63 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    63 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    This our favorite restaurant in the valley. I see you are closing on 3 July and we will try to see you before then.
  13. MEG2022

    San Diego

    15 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    15 reviews

    Dined on May 27, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great authentic Italian—make sure to get the Tiramisu!
  14. OpenTable Diner

    Milwaukee

    8 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on May 27, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The service was exceptional and the food was absolutely at the top for the Palm Springs/Palm Desert area
  15. Paapaa11

    Orange County

    31 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    31 reviews

    Dined on May 27, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Italian food at it's best. Delicious Scallops and Risotto, a mouth watering meal.
  16. LisaLasVegas

    Chicago

    22 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    22 reviews

    Dined on May 26, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    What a fantastic find…excellent service and food. I’m glad we found this spot
  17. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 26, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Castelli’s is always wonderful and a treat to take out of town guests to!
  18. Poppi55

    Los Angeles

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on May 26, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Had our 48 year anniversary dinner here. Food was great. They had red rosé peddle on the table and a wonderful dessert for us. Meet the owner, took us on a tour of the restaurant. We’ll be back Thank you
  19. NatalieM

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 24, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Absolutely love this restaurant. They do an incredible job with service, attention, comedic relief, detail oriented and delicious food! We will definitely be returning. The owner sat us and chatted with us later.
  20. McCormick

    Orange County

    33 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    33 reviews

    Dined on May 24, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Love this restaurant. Always consistent, great food and love the Cappuccino Romano..yum!
  21. Patricia

    Palm Springs

    83 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    83 reviews

    Dined on May 24, 2023

    overall4food4service5ambience5
    The service was exceptional as always. The food quality depended on the item (osso bucco was much better than the rack of lamb).
  22. CBothell

    Seattle

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on May 24, 2023

    overall4food4service5ambience5
    Excellent service and atmosphere. Very pleasant dining experience. Food was good, reasonably priced and great people watching.
  23. JohnH

    Palm Springs

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 23, 2023

    overall5food5service4ambience5
    This was our first time at Castelli's. Wish we'd found it before moving away. The food was outstanding (we had the salmon and the osso bucco) and the tiramisu and "Castelli's After Dark" were scrumptious. One of the best Italian restaurants we've enjoyed throughout the U.S. and Europe. Molto bene!
  24. JamesC

    1 review

    1.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 21, 2023

    overall1food1service1ambience1
    We were so excited to be back at Castellis however we didn’t get to eat her because our server was so incredibly rude! He acted like we were a total inconvenience and because one out of four in our party asked for water with extra ice instead of an alcoholic drink, he rolled his eyes at her (she’s pregnant!). We then asked to order salads before we placed our entree orders because we wanted to have a slow paced enjoyable kid-free meal, and the server said we could NOT do that and he walked away! When he came back I repeated that we wanted to order salsa first thinking he didn’t hear us, and he said NO, He’ll take our salad orders only when we are ready to order our main entrees. We asked if he was joking and with a straight face he said “no!” He proceeded to tell us how busy he was with other large parties bla bla bla. I don’t care if he was having an off night or if this was because he was frustrated with having to push a few extra buttons so we could order in stages, his poor attitude was unacceptable! We spoke to the owner who confronted the server (who denied everything) and then left to take our money elsewhere! We enjoyed Sullivan’s steakhouse very much !
  25. StacieB

    Orange County

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on May 20, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Oh my gosh!!!! I have found my new favorite restaurant in Palm Desert!! I booked this from advice online for my boyfriends birthday dinner. From the second we walked in, we were treated like VIP’s. You can clearly see the owners take pride in the restaurant and how they want to make guests feel. Now to the food. It’s incredible!!! There were so many delicious sounding choices and we were struggling to pick. The waiter graciously told us we could do “half orders” which to our delight, allowed us to try 4 different entrees. We had shrimp scampi, sausage risotto, veal w/capers & lemon and clams with linguine. ALL was excellent. Even the Caesar salad was fantastic. And the bread? Oh boy!!! I could eat that all day. To top things off, they came out and sang happy birthday to my boyfriend and comped a dessert. I can’t wait to return!!!
  26. BillG

    Central Coast

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on May 18, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Bartender makes great drinks. Had the Osso Buco and wife had the Cannelloni. Both scrumptious dishes. We were celebrating our anniversary and was comped a Spumoni dessert and a delicious specialty Cappuccino. Will definitely go back.
  27. StephenE

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 17, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    My buddy and I were greeted by the host, an ample man, with a smile and request that my buddy remove his hat. That told me right off the bat that we were in a "classy" joint. They had a nice wine list. We chose a cab. It was outstanding. The food was excellent. Ambience was definitely that of what you would expect from a good Italian restaurant. I found myself expecting to see a cast member from the Sopranos walk by. I will definitely return here if in town.
  28. OpenTable Diner

    Cincinnati

    25 reviews

    5.0

    25 reviews

    Dined on May 17, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Fabulous. Super friendly staff, lots of menu choices. Food excellent.
  29. KristineD

    Palm Springs

    11 reviews

    5.0

    11 reviews

    Dined on May 17, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Seabass special was phenomenal! Veggie Melange was excellent. Service was good as well.
  30. DotH

    Palm Springs

    6 reviews

    4.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on May 15, 2023

    overall4food4service5ambience4
    The food was very good, not quite as good as in the past. Service was excellent, friendly and professional.
  31. RIck

    Palm Springs

    74 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    74 reviews

    Dined on May 14, 2023

    overall4food4service4ambience4
    Castelli's does a great job and the staff is great.
  32. MattMag

    San Francisco

    12 reviews

    5.0

    12 reviews

    Dined on May 14, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Best Italian food in Palm Desert with top notch service and ambience.
  33. OpenTable Diner

    Palm Springs

    17 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    17 reviews

    Dined on May 14, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Nico and Gustavo were great! The food the dessert the wine was perfect! Everything was perfect! IT’s restaurants like yours that make me love Italians! Thanks!
  34. OpenTable Diner

    Los Angeles

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 13, 2023

    overall5food4service5ambience4
    Great service, the waiter was very invested in our first visit there and us having a great experience!
  35. LoriP

    Orange County

    14 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    14 reviews

    Dined on May 13, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We had a delicious dinner! The cannelloni was amazing! We’ve been going there for over 25 years…never let’s us down! :)
  36. OpenTable Diner

    Palm Springs

    98 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    98 reviews

    Dined on May 12, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Castellis is my favorite restaurant here in the valley. I am a regular due to the food is fabulous the service impeccable the bartenders, the very very best.
  37. CarrieC

    Central Coast

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on May 12, 2023

    overall5food4service5ambience5
    Nino was great! We were a little disappointed with the filet medallions, but overall everything about the restaurant was awesome! Definitely going back!
  38. RodC

    San Francisco

    10 reviews

    5.0

    10 reviews

    Dined on May 10, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Everyone in our party raved about their dinner. My osso buco was the best I ever had. I tasted the filet marsala and the scallops and both were outstanding. Our server Tony was great. We will be back!
  39. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 9, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Consistently fabulous; a truly, exceptional, dining experience!!
  40. Doctaroe

    New York Area

    13 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    13 reviews

    Dined on May 8, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Fantastic food and fantastic service couldn't be better! Very very enjoyable! garlic bread delicious ! Osso Bucco too!

FAQs

Castelli's is rated 4.7 stars by 3942 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people

7:00 PM


Booked 26 times today
Google Map for Castelli's

73098 Highway 111, Palm Desert, CA 92260

Additional information

  • Cross street

    Monterey Ave.

  • Neighborhood

    Palm Desert

  • Hours of operation

    Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm

  • Cuisines

    Italian, Steak, Seafood

  • Dining style

    Fine Dining

  • Dress code

    Smart Casual

  • Parking details

    Complimentary valet parking.

  • Payment options

    AMEX, MasterCard, Visa

  • Executive chef

    Victor Martin

  • Entertainment

    Nightly live piano/vocals with Patrick Tuzzolino or Joe Jaggi 6PM.

  • Additional

    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Corkage Fee, Entertainment, Full Bar, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Wheelchair Access, Wine

  • Phone number

    (760) 773-3365

  • Catering

    We cater wedding receptions, private parties, or any occasion.

  • Private party facilities

    Castelli’s Ristorante’s elegant dining rooms offer the perfect setting for holiday parties, client appreciation, sporting events, birthdays, presentations. Our newest VIP room on 2nd floor features 65"TV, balcony, fireplace & restroom. View prix fixed banquet menu's and wine list castellis.net

  • Private party contact

    Linda O'Melia: (760) 773-3365

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