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Italica, Indio, CA

Italica

4.7
4.7
308 Reviews
$31 to $50
Italian
82867 Miles Ave Unit 2, Indio, CA 92201

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 16 times today

About this restaurant

  • Good for special occasions
  • Great for creative cocktails
  • Hot spot
Parties of 7 or more should call 442-400-3479 or email info@italica.bar.

Italica is a unique, intimate hidden bar/restaurant with outstanding Italian cuisine. Our dishes are served tapas style and are meant to be combined and shared with others in your party. We have several dishes on and off our menu that are vegetarian and vegan friendly. Enter through the silver door on Miles Avenue to the right of Indio Taphouse.

Due to our limited capacity, reservations are required for dinner service. We welcome walk-ins at the bar, based on availability, and encourage late-night walk-ins to join us when possible.

To ensure that all our guests can savor our exquisite offerings, WE ALLOCATE A 90-MINUTE DINING TIME FOR PARTIES UP TO SIX PEOPLE.

Please note that Italica is an adults-only establishment. We kindly ask that our guests be above the age of 18 and are dressed appropriately.

We appreciate your understanding and look forward to providing you with an exceptional dining experience.

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Italian, Tapas / Small Plates, Speakeasy
  • Hours of operation
    Tue–Thu, Sun 4:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 4:00 pm–12:00 am
  • Phone number
    (442) 400-3479
  • Website
    https://www.italica.bar/
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Executive chef
    Santos Perez
  • Location
    82867 Miles Ave Unit 2, Indio, CA 92201
  • Neighborhood
    Indio
  • Cross street
    Miles and Towne
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Late Night, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Menu

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What 308 people are saying

Italica 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
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.8Ambience
  • 4.5Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

  • Palm Springs / Palm Desert Cities

    Italian

  • Palm Springs / Palm Desert

    Italian

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Italica, nestled in Indio, offers a "very cool vibe" with its speakeasy ambiance. Guests rave about the "fantastic food" and "exceptional atmosphere," highlighted by standout dishes like the crispy artichoke and mushroom ravioli. The staff is "amazing," providing "excellent service" in a cozy, intimate setting.

308 Reviews

  1. SHELBY

    Orange County6 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent entrees. Great wine prices. Enjoyed meeting Santos, the Chef. He visited our table.

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  2. Karen VIP

    San Francisco23 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great experience all around! Service was spectacular vibe was sooo good! The music, art, and the food!! Omg. Loved it and highly recommend!

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  3. Robin

    Palm Springs8 reviews

    3.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 5
    This is my 2nd visit. Venue is very small and reservations are allocated in firm (90) minute intervals. Depending on “timely service” that should be ample however we waited for over (15) minutes for drink orders and (30) minutes to place our food order. Fortunately, there was no one waiting for our bar top so this time we weren’t feeling rushed. Everyone’s food was excellent on both occasions and nicely presented however our server/bartender was very snippy which is NOT okay in this price range. (maybe just understaffed or a bad day) Be very careful when booking online. If it only gives you a “bar” choice know you are literally sitting at the bar. Everything considered, the food is so good we will try them again to see if the service issues are typical or just a one off condition.

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  4. Kent VIP

    Seattle34 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Our fourth visit to Italica and we're still totally committed fans. Our party of four enjoyed Caesar salad, loved the Tomahawk Porterhouse steak, and Bolognese Pasta . We shared the special spumoni to finish up. It was all well served by Shannon! We highly suggest Italica and encourage their "dress up" request. Thanks !

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  5. Catharine

    Palm Springs10 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Italica never fails to deliver. Going again with friends in 2 days!

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  6. Sherri VIP

    Greater Boston3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    First time going to Italica and all I can say is WOW. Our server Mike was great, the ambience was intimate and characteristic of a NY speakeasy and the food was SUPERB !! Everything we ate was amazing and the portions were NOT tiny. We will return and will also tell all our friends about this hidden Indio gem as well. Sherri D.

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  7. Holly

    Denver5 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Really enjoyed our dinner at italica. Such a nice atmosphere in the small restaurant. The food was very, very good. We had pasta dishes that were very good and the Caesar salad was excellent. I would recommend this as a go to spot. 

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  8. Melissa VIP

    Chicago14 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent food and service. Their wine availability is limited. We tried to order 5- 6 different wines that were on wine list and they were out. Our waiter was astute enough to offer to have sommelier come over. He was able to find a wine that we were happy with.

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  9. Jolene VIP

    Los Angeles20 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 27, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    A delightful and unique experience. Excellent food and service! We'll definitely be back for another special evening.

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  10. Diane VIP

    Palm Springs22 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 27, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great neighborhood find...exceptional food and service!

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Italica is rated 4.7 stars by 308 OpenTable diners.

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Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 16 times today
Google Map for Italica

82867 Miles Ave Unit 2, Indio, CA 92201

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Cross street
    Miles and Towne
  • Neighborhood
    Indio
  • Hours of operation
    Tue–Thu, Sun 4:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 4:00 pm–12:00 am
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Italian, Tapas / Small Plates, Speakeasy
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Santos Perez
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Late Night, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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