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Al dente, Palm Springs, CA

Al dente

4.7
4.7
905 Reviews
$30 and under
Italian
Al dente Trattoria - A quaint cucina with a decidedly European atmosphere, has served Palm Springs and international clientele for over 25 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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2 people

7:00 PM


Booked 2 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Cuisines
    Italian, Mediterranean, Vegetarian / Vegan
  • Hours of operation
    Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm Dinner Mon, Tue, Thu, Sun 5:00 pm–9:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (760) 325-1160
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Resort Casual
  • Owned/operated by
    Women
  • 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

What 905 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
  • 4.6Food
  • 4.9Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4.6Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Palm Springs / Palm Desert Cities

    Best Service

  • Palm Springs / Palm Desert

    Best Service

905 Reviews
  1. DeborahN

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 3 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The service was great and so was the food . I will go back there again .

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  2. DiKL

    Palm Springs

    2 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Al Dente is one of our favorites. The food is always good, and the service and waitstaff our great.

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  3. ExSFresident

    Palm Springs

    106 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    106 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    overall4food2service4ambience5
    Sadly on my 4th visit the meal disappointed. Ordered the chicken marsala with potatoes and veggies. The plate tasted like it was all cooked awhile ago and had been sitting. Potatoes were hard and dried out. Same for the chicken. Overly thin slices that were hard as in dried out. Tasted okay, just old. Not a good value based in portion. It’s too bad - maybe an off night. We are full time residents and had enjoyed our previous visits and have recommend the place to neighbors and visitors.

    Al denteResponded 1 day ago

    Hi there, Thank you for sharing your concerns with us. We deeply regret your recent dining experience with us. We sincerely apologize for the disappointment you faced during your recent visit. We value your feedback and are committed to addressing these issues promptly to ensure they don't recur. Your continued support especially as full-time residents and recommendations mean a lot to us, and we aim to exceed your expectations on your next visit. We'd never want to serve anything less than our best, so it's disheartening to see your review. If there's ever an issue with your meal, please don't hesitate to let us know right away so we can make sure you're enjoying something that's up to our high standards. We hope you'll give us another chance and hope to see you again soon!

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  4. OpenTable Diner

    Palm Springs

    13 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    13 reviews

    Dined on September 24, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Gonzalo is the best! Great service and great food! I love supporting small local business’s, and this is one of them!

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  5. OpenTable Diner

    Palm Springs

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 23, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    One of the best restaurants in Palm Sprigs! Great food!

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  6. Biaggi

    Palm Springs

    3 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on September 23, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Everything was great - service, food, drinks, and atmosphere, at a very fair price!

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  7. OpenTable Diner

    Philadelphia

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 4, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    As people who travel a lot and eat out a lot, saying this was the best Italian food we have ever eaten is a big statement. We will be back often during our 3 months in Palm Springs.

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  8. Pete

    Charleston

    93 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    93 reviews

    Dined on September 4, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Food and service were both outstanding. I had the Veal Scaloppine Marsala and my companion had the Penne Bolognese. The scaloppine was melt in your mouth tender and the sauce was superb with just the right amount of mushrooms and sweetness. The Bolognese was outstanding with the tomato sauce as the star. Great tomato taste and perfect amount of meat. The homemade cannoli and mango sorbet was the perfect way to top it all off! Service was perfect!

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  9. OpenTable Diner

    Chicago

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on September 3, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We had an excellent meal and wonderful dining experience last evening at Al dente. Service was outstanding, the meals were delicious, and the hand crafted drinks were some of the best we’ve had in Palm Springs. This was our first time here and we’ll definitely be back.

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  10. WillB

    San Francisco

    31 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    31 reviews

    Dined on September 2, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Everything was perfect . Food and service were exceptional, especially the wait staff! They were far and away better than wait staff in 90% of the wait staff at other restaurants in Palm Springs. Food was delicious and very well priced compared to other restaurants in PS. And they also had wine for less than $50 a bottle!

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  11. OpenTable Diner

    Miami

    5 reviews

    4.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on August 26, 2023

    overall4food4service4ambience4
    Nos gusto la comida, muy serviciales los mozos un poco insistentes para nuestro gusto

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  12. AlanP

    San Diego

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on August 25, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Third time with friends and not disappointed. Excellent service and food. Great place for quiet, relaxed fantastic food.

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  13. Alan

    Palm Springs

    77 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    77 reviews

    Dined on August 14, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    This is our favorite restaurant in the Palm Springs area so of course we went there to celebrate my birthday. The service and the food were both as good as it gets. We will return to Al Dente many more times and look forward to cooler weather when we once again dine on their patio.

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  14. MarkM

    Palm Springs

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on August 13, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Service was great and very accommodative of special needs.

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  15. Rile

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on August 6, 2023

    overall4food3service5ambience4
    We’ve been coming to the restaurant for over 12 years, but I’ve noticed a decline in the food quality and flavor. The last few times we’ve come. It isn’t as good as it used to be and three of us had different dishes that all looked the same and had a similar flavor.

    Al denteResponded on August 11, 2023

    Hi there! Thank you for your continued support over the last 12 years. If there's ever an issue with your meal, please don't hesitate to let us know right away so we can make sure you're enjoying something that's up to our high standards. We always want our customers to love every dish that we serve. While we wish you had had a better experience this time around, we do hope you'll consider giving us another chance to show you the experience you've enjoyed previously. -Al dente

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  16. takisv

    San Diego

    31 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    31 reviews

    Dined on August 6, 2023

    overall3food3service3ambience4
    First things first. We have been going there for years with our neighbors and our biggest complaint is the bread. For Italian restaurants the bread really sucks and we have communicated our concern to the owner but nothing has changed. This time I asked for one kind of pasta and I was given another one and my beer was pretty warm. The food was OK.

    Al denteResponded on August 8, 2023

    Hi there! We truly appreciate your return visit to dine with us. If there's ever an issue with your meal, please don't hesitate to let us know right away so we can make sure you're enjoying something that's up to our high standards. While we wish you had had a better experience this time around, we do hope you'll consider giving us another chance to show you just how great we can be.

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  17. DesertRodent

    Palm Springs

    35 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    35 reviews

    Dined on August 2, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Al Dente has been a favorite of ours for many years; a pillar of the Riccio family of Palm Springs with an excellent reputation for fine food. Evey time we eat here, we wonder why we haven't been coming back more often. This was the FIRST time we ever found a parking space in their lot behind, but this is off-season, so us locals get lucky! Asl always, the famous "Pink Sauce" came through for my Lobster raviolis, and the Chicken and veggies in cream sauce was to die for! We will make it a point to return soon!!

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  18. GMO32

    Minneapolis

    52 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    52 reviews

    Dined on August 1, 2023

    overall3food4service5ambience5
    Excellent, speedy service. Pasta was delicious. Veal was exceptional.

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  19. PamelaJo

    New Orleans

    8 reviews

    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on August 1, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The food was fabulous. The device was superb. Highly recommend.

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  20. OpenTable Diner

    Palm Springs

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on July 23, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Fabulous food and personal attention from Gonzalo combine to make Al Dente my favorite Palm Springs restaurant.

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  21. OpenTable Diner

    Las Vegas

    2 reviews

    2.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on July 15, 2023

    overall2food1service4ambience4
    Great service and polite staff, but the food was not good. Bland risotto. Terrible mushy goop with no flavor.

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  22. Unclehorst

    Palm Springs

    18 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    18 reviews

    Dined on July 14, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Our first time at Al dente. Service and food were outstanding. Great value, lots of parking, nice modern ambiance. Good choice for West PS. We will be back.

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  23. GaryL

    Dallas

    105 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    105 reviews

    Dined on July 12, 2023

    overall4food5service5ambience4
    Our second visit to this restaurant. The food here is outstanding. Wide selection of starters plus lots of pasta dishes to choose from. The pesto topping is some of the best I have ever had. Service is very good. Outdoor seating also available. Can get a little loud inside with large parties seated.

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  24. ArthurP

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on July 10, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Amazing as always. It’s our go to Italian place! Great service as well

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  25. WilliamM

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on July 8, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Excellent service and great Italian. Everything was perfect!

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  26. OpenTable Diner

    Seattle

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on July 4, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    When one of our family members comes to town we know we will be getting our Al Dente fix. Love the warm welcome we receive along with great service and amazing food.

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  27. OpenTable Diner

    Dallas

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on July 1, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The best Italian food!!! Loved our meals! The bolognese was to die for!! The service was outstanding!! We will be back for sure!!!

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  28. ALBy

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on June 24, 2023

    overall2food4service4ambience2
    The servers were very friendly. They are the only reason we would go back. The gentleman in the front sitting people down, does not make you feel welcomed.

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  29. OpenTable Diner

    Chicago

    9 reviews

    5.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on June 19, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Fantastic food, service, ambience! Love Al Dente!!

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  30. OpenTable Diner

    Las Vegas

    14 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    14 reviews

    Dined on June 18, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    A wonderful meal and fantastic service ... Couldn't ask for anything more ..

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  31. ThomasJ

    Chicago

    4 reviews

    4.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on June 14, 2023

    overall4food4service5ambience4
    Al Dente is one of our favorite spots for dinner in Palm Springs. We’ve been dining there for over ten years. Benito is an outstanding waiter, And always takes great care of us. The best veal Marsala in town.

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  32. OpenTable Diner

    Las Vegas

    17 reviews

    5.0

    17 reviews

    Dined on June 9, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Excellent Italian cuisine, friendly staff, and nice location with plenty of parking nearby.

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  33. StephanieB

    San Francisco

    8 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on June 7, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Had a wonderful meal. Fantastic Cesar salad and carbonara pasta was to die for. My mom has the salmon and said it was juicy and tender.

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  34. sevd

    Chicago

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on June 4, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Incredible food, setting, and service! Every dish was wonderful -- specials, regular menu items, drinks, wine...

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  35. RobertP

    San Francisco

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on June 4, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Greta food and excellent service. A great place to celebrate a special occasion or make an ordinary day special.

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  36. OpenTable Diner

    San Francisco

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on May 28, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Noel was wonderful. Thank you.

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  37. LauraA

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 28, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    I’m not one to write reviews, but we have been in Palm Springs for a whole week & dined at restaurants for every meal & this was BY FAR the best service we had all week! Our waiter was so attentive, friendly, & knowledgeable about the menu. It was absolutely delicious & the prices were great! Definitely on our go-to list next time we come!

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  38. baegrae

    Los Angeles

    2 reviews

    vip
    1.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on May 27, 2023

    overall1food1service2ambience2
    Service was fine. The mushroom rissotto was filled with dirt… must’ve forgotten to wash the mushrooms. The minestrone soup was good.

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  39. EdwardA

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 22, 2023

    overall4food4service4ambience4
    A very short walk from our house. Good food good service. What else could you want without taking a long drive.

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  40. OpenTable Diner

    New York Area

    4 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on May 17, 2023

    overall4food4service5ambience4
    Good food, nice atmosphere, friendly staff. Enjoyable. Worth a visit.

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Safety precautions

  • Cleaning & sanitizing

    • Sealed or wrapped utensils used
    • Common areas deep-cleaned daily
    • Contactless payment available
  • Screening

    • Sick staff prohibited in the workplace

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 905 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 2 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
  • Neighborhood
    Palm Springs
  • Hours of operation
    Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm Dinner Mon, Tue, Thu, Sun 5:00 pm–9:00 pm
  • 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
  • Owned/operated by
    Women
  • 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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