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Al dente, Palm Springs, CA

Al dente

4.7 (1175)
$30 and under
Italian
491 N Palm Canyon Dr, Palm Springs, CA 92262

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2 people
8:30 PM
Booked 3 times today

About this restaurant

  • Neighborhood gem
  • Great for outdoor dining
  • Good for special occasions
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.

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Italian, Mediterranean, Vegetarian / Vegan
  • Hours of operation
    Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 5:00 pm–9:00 pm
  • Phone number
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Resort Casual
  • Neighborhood
    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, Takeout, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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What 1,175 people are saying

Al dente reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

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
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.6Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Palm Springs / Palm Desert Cities

    Best Value

  • Palm Springs / Palm Desert Cities

    Italian

  • Palm Springs / Palm Desert

    Best Value

  • Palm Springs / Palm Desert

    Italian

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Al Dente is a charming Italian restaurant in Palm Springs known for its "amazing service" and consistently "delicious food." Guests rave about the attentive staff and delightful outdoor seating. The menu offers a variety of classic Italian dishes, with standout favorites like the arrabbiata pasta and lobster ravioli.
1,175 Reviews
  1. Liz

    Orange County2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 21, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Wonderful little restaurant, great food and AMAZING service!

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  2. Kathy

    Palm Springs / Palm Desert Cities7 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on June 16, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    First time trying Al Dente. From the reviews, it sounds outstanding, and the service absolutely was. They were very attentive every step of the way. My veal marsala was delicious, and I would definitely order it again. My partner ordered the chicken parm and it was just ok; however, he really loved the olio pasta. If you are in downtown PS, I'd recommend trying.

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  3. Alan VIP

    Palm Springs / Palm Desert Cities70 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 8, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Always an excellent experience at Al Dente..Delicious food and gracious service. Thank you.

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  4. Katie VIP

    Houston25 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 8, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    First visit to this long standing family owned Italian classic. We went for the Greater Palm Springs Restaurant Week. We had a fantastic time, with old school personal attention, fine Italian dishes, and bonus 1/3 off bottled wine to celebrate their 33 years in business. Beet and Arugula salad to start. Veal piccata and sautéed spinach as main. My wife enjoyed a buffalo mozzarella salad, and Tagliatelle with Arrabbiata sauce. Very tasty! Cheesecake and Lemoncello tartufo! Will definitely return!

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  5. Francie

    San Francisco Bay Area12 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 6, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great dinner during Palm Springs Restaurant Week!!

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  6. Kathleen VIP

    Greater Boston7 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on June 1, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    We have visited many times and this visit left us disappointed. We selected from the Restaurant Week specials (which was required). My veal was shoe leather. Disappointing.
    Al denteResponded on June 5, 2025
    Hi Kathleen, 
Thank you so much for your continued support and for taking the time to share your feedback. We're truly sorry to hear that this visit didn’t live up to your past experiences with us, especially regarding your veal dish. We always welcome the chance to make things right in the moment. Please don’t hesitate to let us know if something isn’t to your satisfaction — we’re always happy to correct it right away. We’d love to have the opportunity to welcome you back and provide the experience you’ve come to expect from us.

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  7. MICHAEL

    Los Angeles2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 31, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We went to Al Dente during Palm Springs Restaurant Week and even the "limited option" choices were delicious and the service very attentive!

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  8. Sharon VIP

    San Francisco Bay Area34 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 22, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We could not have been happier with our entree selections (Chicken Marsala and Frutti di Mare). My husband also ordered a Caesar salad which he loved. The staff was extremely attentive, and the ambiance of the outside seating with the misters was perfect in the 100 degree heat. Kendra is a gracious and friendly owner who has built a wonderful restaurant experience for her diners. We’ll be back.

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  9. Gary

    San Diego1 review

    5.0

    Dined on May 21, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Have been coming to Al Dente for many years, and their food has been consistently great! Excellent shellfish pasta! Their service was also excellent, my wife got spoiled by their attention.

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  10. Rebecca

    Los Angeles9 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 20, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I have dined here multiple times. It is one of my go to places in Palm Springs. Food is consistently good and service is excellent.

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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 1175 OpenTable diners.

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

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2 people
8:30 PM
Booked 3 times today
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
  • Neighborhood
    Palm Springs
  • Hours of operation
    Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 5:00 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, Takeout, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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