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Johnny Costa's

Name: Johnny Costa's
Address: 440 S Palm Canyon Dr, Palm Springs, CA, United States, 92262-7304
Telephone: (760) 325-4556
Price range: $31 to $50
Rating: 4.7

4.7

1533 Reviews

$31 to $50

Italian

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From the classic Italian music to the candlelit tables, the nostalgic atmosphere at Johnny Costa’s Ristorante feels like traveling back to midcentury times. It’s no wonder Frank Sinatra was once a regular at this fine Italian restaurant, which has been honored by Palm Springs Life as best Italian restaurant for 10 consecutive years. The Costa family continues the legacy of late chef-owner Johnny Costa, who was pals with Sinatra when he moved to Hollywood from New York in the 1960s, and a decade later served as the singer’s personal chef at his desert home. Costa’s pedigree lives on in his legendary recipes, including his classic cioppino. Open for dinner at 5 p.m. Closed Sunday & Monday

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Dining style
Casual Dining
Cuisines
Italian, Seafood
Hours of operation
Dinner Tue–Thu 5:00 pm–9:30 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–10:30 pm
Phone number
(760) 325-4556
Website
http://johnnycostaspalmsprings.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, MasterCard, Visa
Dress code
Business Casual
Executive chef
Vince Costa
Private party facilities
Private banquet room available for groups of 15 – 35. Group/Banquet menus can be customized to fit your budget and group needs.

Location
440 S Palm Canyon Dr, Palm Springs, CA 92262-7304
Neighborhood
Palm Springs
Cross street
Ramon/Baristo
Parking details
Parking in front of the restaurant on Palm Canyon Drive and a parking lot behind the restaurant on Indian Canyon Drive.
Public transit
SunLine Public Transit
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Delivery, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, View, Wine

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Popular dishes

Antipasto for Two$27.00
Prosciutto, salami, marinated mushrooms, roasted red bell peppers, marinated eggplant, Greek olives, marinated artichoke hearts, and sharp provolone cheese
Caesar Salad$15.00
Johnny's own original Caesar dressing
Caprese$19.00
Fresh Bufala Mozzarella arranged on top of sliced tomatoes and basil
Costa Caprese$21.00
Fresh Burrata Italian cheese and heirloom tomatoes served on a bed of baby arugula topped with basil, olive oil and balsamic vinegar
Shrimp Cocktail$27.00
4 Large Prawns with cocktail sauce and celery sticks

Hot Appetizers

Mozzarella Marinara$16.00
Lightly breaded, fried mozzarella cheese topped with Johnny's fresh marinara sauce
Calamari Fritti$20.00
Tender, crispy fried calamari served with Johnny's fresh marinara sauce
Mussels Marinara$20.00
Fresh Prince Edward Island Mussels sautéed in a garlic wine tomato stock
Clams Marinara$21.00
Fresh New Zealand Clams sautéed in a garlic wine tomato stock
Shrimp Scampi$27.00
4 Large Prawns sautéed with garlic in a lemon, butter, and wine sauce
Escargot$20.00
Imported snails baked in a lemon butter, garlic and parsley sauce served in a skillet

Specialty Pastas

All specialty pasta dinner entrées are served with your choice of soup or house salad. Upgrade to Caesar salad - add $4. Gluten-Free pasta available at an additional cost of $3

Linguini with Clams - or - Mussels$30.00
Linguini pasta with choice of fresh New Zealand Clams or choice of fresh Prince Edward Island Mussels with your choice of red or white sauce
Spaghetti and Meatballs$28.00
Spaghetti pasta topped with Johnny's marinara sauce and homemade ground sirloin meatballs
Seafood Portofino
Fettuccine pasta with Mini Maine Lobster Tail, large prawns, and scallops in a pink sauce
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Penne Sausage and Peppers$29.00
Penne pasta served with sliced Italian mild sausage sautéed with sliced red bell peppers in garlic wine tomato sauce
Angel Hair Shrimp Pomodori$38.00
Angel hair pasta served with large prawns, freshly sliced Roma Tomatoes, and sautéed in garlic, olive oil, and basil
Lasagna$28.00
Layers of pasta, ricotta cheese, ground beef, topped with marinara and fresh mozzarella cheese
Ravioli Meat Sauce$28.00
Imported ravioli filled with ricotta cheese served with Johnny's special hearty red meat sauce
Gnocchi Meat Sauce$28.00
Imported gnocchi potato-and-flour dumplings lightly sautéed with butter, parmesan cheese and served with Johnny's special hearty red meat sauce

Vegetarian Pastas

All vegetarian dinner entrées are served with soup or house salad. Gluten-Free pasta available at an additional cost of $3

Penne Primavera$26.00
Penne pasta with a vegetarian creation of vegetables lightly sautéed with garlic, basil, and olive oil. Your choice of red, white, or cream sauce
Eggplant Parmigiana$27.00
Thinly sliced battered eggplant sautéed in olive oil, layered with marinara, fresh mozzarella, and parmesan. Served with the pasta of the day
Penne Vodka Pink Sauce$27.00
Penne pasta sautéed in tomato and cream sauce with a shot of vodka
Angel Hair Pomodori$26.00
Angel hair pasta served with freshly sliced Roma Tomatoes and sautéed in garlic, olive oil, and basil
Ravioli Marinara$26.00
Imported ravioli filled with ricotta cheese and marinara sauce
Gnocchi Marinara$26.00
Imported gnocchi potato-and-flour dumplings lightly sautéed with butter, parmesan cheese, and marinara sauce

Steak

USDA Prime Beef. All steak dinner entrées are served with pasta of the day (no substitutions) and your choice of soup or house salad. Upgrade to Caesar salad - add $4

New York Steak$42.00
Well-trimmed New York Steak charbroiled to your liking
Steak Bordelaise$45.00
New York Steak charbroiled and topped with sautéed mushrooms, garlic, and wine demi-glaze sauce
Steak Sinatra$43.00
Well-trimmed New York Steak Strips, pan-seared, and sautéed with garlic, mushrooms, and bell peppers in a red wine sauce

Veal

All veal dinner entrées are served with pasta of the day (no substitutions) and your choice of soup or house salad. Upgrade to Caesar salad - add $4

Veal Saltimbocca$39.00
Veal medallions topped with prosciutto and mozzarella, sautéed in butter, shallots, sage, and wine sauce
Veal Piccata$36.00
Medallions of veal sautéed with butter, lemon, capers, and wine sauce
Veal Parmigiana$36.00
Lightly breaded veal cutlet topped with marinara and fresh mozzarella

Chicken

All chicken dinner entrées are served with pasta of the day (no substitutions) and your choice of soup or house salad. Upgrade to Caesar salad - add $4

Chicken Parmigiana$30.00
Lightly breaded chicken breast topped with fresh mozzarella and marinara
Chicken Marsala Mushroom$32.00
Breast of chicken sautéed with butter, mushrooms, shallots, and marsala wine sauce
Chicken Piccata$31.00
Breast of chicken sautéed in lemon butter, capers, and white wine

Seafood

All seafood dinner entrées are served with pasta of the day (no substitutions) and your choice of soup or house salad. Upgrade to Caesar salad - add $4

Shrimp Newport$37.00
Large prawns sautéed with garlic in a lemon, butter, and wine sauce
Cioppino$47.00
Fresh clams, mussels, scallops, prawns, fish of the day, and calamari sautéed in a garlic, tomato, and wine stock
Fresh Salmon$35.00
Fresh Scottish farm raised salmon fillet

Dinner Enhancements

Meatball$4.00
Grilled Sausage$5.50
Grilled Chicken$7.00
Grilled Shrimp$6.00
Side of Sautéed Spinach$8.00

What 1,533 people are saying

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4.7

4.7 based on recent ratings

4.7Food
4.7Service
4.6Ambience
4.3Value

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OpenTable Diner
Los Angeles
41 reviews
vip
5.0
41 reviews
Dined on July 3, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Excellent dinner. Our server was excellent
VG
VeronicaG
Edmonton
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on July 3, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Our first visit after a recommendation from Bill at the Orbit In. We will definitely be back!
ME
MESfood
New York Area
35 reviews
vip
5.0
35 reviews
Dined on July 3, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
If you want excellent traditional Italian food, Johnny Costas is the place
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Fallplace
Palm Springs
36 reviews
vip
5.0
36 reviews
Dined on July 3, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
One of our favorite places. Always consistently good
CS
CraigS
New York Area
5 reviews
vip
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on July 3, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Enjoyed the chicken Parm which was tender and the sauce was very good. . Great service even when busy and my wife had Shrimp Newport and love it. I would definitely go back when I’m Palm Spring.
E
Ernie
Los Angeles
16 reviews
vip
4.0
16 reviews
Dined on July 2, 2022
overall4food4service5ambience5
Pricey food that's not up to par compared to other local high end Italian restaurants. Biggest disappointment is that I was celebrating my birthday and the manager acknowledged it when I arrived, but never offered a little dessert or something like most restaurants do.
JF
JimF
Palm Springs
21 reviews
vip
5.0
21 reviews
Dined on July 2, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great food, ask for best waiter, Les.
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OpenTable Diner
Palm Springs
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on June 29, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Everything is prepared to order and is fantastic
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Fabulous
Palm Springs
86 reviews
vip
2.0
86 reviews
Dined on June 26, 2022
overall2food1service2ambience3
My first bad meal in years at Johnny Costa's. The minestrone was excellent as usual as was the spumoni for desert. What was served in between, the seafood pomodora, was really unpleasant. The shellfish was cooked almost out of existence, with all that remained of the lobster tails was a fresh shreds of dry meat in each shell. The scallops were the size of quarters. The shrimp overcooked as well. The sauce was an off-putting light orange, very thick and glutenous. I couldn't eat much of it. The server said that was how is was supposed to be. Perhaps the usual cook was not working.
SL
SteveL
Palm Springs
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on June 26, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Consistent great food and knowledgeable waitstaff.
RL
RonaldL
Palm Springs
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on June 24, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
nice experience
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Lurkinc
Los Angeles
31 reviews
5.0
31 reviews
Dined on June 24, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
This is the real thin…. authentic, traditional Italian food at a gourmet level. This might be thought of as a “red sauce join.” IT IS NOT. This is high end, extraordinary food.
MH
MarilynH
Las Vegas
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on June 24, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
We have been going for years and have never been disappointed. Whether you go out for dinner with family, special occasion with multiple people, or just a romantic getaway they always go out of their way to make your night very special. Food is just so fresh and high quality. Service, they never miss a beat, while being so personable and accommodating. Price very reasonable for what you get. With all life's changes so glad a restaurant such as Johnny Costa's still up and operating.
C
Courtney
New York Area
5 reviews
vip
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on June 23, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Food and service was terrific!!! Our waiter and his staff were perfect
RM
RonnieM
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on June 18, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Our first time experience was delightful. Our server was attentive and her suggestions were great. Glad I was able to catch this nice restaurant before they closed for summer.
BM
BobM
Palm Springs
20 reviews
vip
5.0
20 reviews
Dined on June 18, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Johnny Costa's is a must for Italian food. Their eggplant parmigiana is heavenly; no doughy batter; just egg coating !!! It is one of our regular haunts!!
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Lobo
Orange County
300 reviews
vip
5.0
300 reviews
Dined on June 16, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience4
Ordered the Veal special - Milanese...it was Fantastic! Exceptional dish! Service was terrific and our whole meal experience was lovely.
S
Shelley
New England
27 reviews
vip
5.0
27 reviews
Dined on June 16, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience4
Johnny Costas is the closest to Northeast Italian food out here in the desert. The vodka sauce is scrumptious, and the seafood is always cooked properly. Additionally, Everything from appetizer to dessert is excellent. The staff are attentive but not overbearing - they let you enjoy your meal as well as your conversation. We were not rushed and at no point did we lack anything we needed at our table.
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johnnyj
Palm Springs
131 reviews
vip
1.0
131 reviews
Dined on June 16, 2022
overall1food1service2ambience1
To start here, we usually go with another couple often, never again...not sure what happened, no air conditioning high enough it seemed for the weather (trying to save$?) so uncomfortable to eat just too warm; no regular good experienced main servers were around or enough bussers, orders messed up and 2 pasta orders were full of water at the bottoms, not good at all or appetizing and got attitude when asked for redoes...who's paying and keeping them in business we wonder???? regular hostess, gone...restroom was dirty...food just totally over priced for the servings you get that are small...too many homeless in back lot..on to Sammy Gs from now on.
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OpenTable Diner
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on June 11, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Friendly staff, great food and a nice atmosphere.
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RUSS
Palm Springs
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on June 10, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
My wife and I love Johnny Costa’s. The food is excellent quality. The service was prompt, polite and attentive. We recommend the veal dishes, the sea bass (in season) and the lasagna. Their salads are incredible with just the right amount of dressing.
DH
DonH
Chicago
11 reviews
vip
5.0
11 reviews
Dined on June 9, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Johnny’s is the best Italian restaurant in Palm Spring ! Wes is one of the best waiters in Coachella Valley! They will never disappoint you! Thanks
JS
JamesS
Palm Springs
75 reviews
vip
4.0
75 reviews
Dined on June 8, 2022
overall4food4service5ambience4
The service team is attentive and friendly--a sign of good management and happy employees.
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OpenTable Diner
Los Angeles
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on June 5, 2022
overall5food5service4ambience5
Food is fantastic and our server was great ! Little glitch was bussing the table after appetizers. They seems a bit short staffed on that . But this is a highly recommended restaurant with real deal Italian food . I’m from Brooklyn, i know Italian food and this is right up there !
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Richard
Cleveland
11 reviews
5.0
11 reviews
Dined on June 5, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Service was efficient despite being very busy on a Saturday evening, and all of our meals were excellent. The portions were just right, as everyone finished their dinners. This is the best Italian restaurant I have found in Palm Springs thus far.
PB
PhyllisB
Palm Springs
18 reviews
vip
5.0
18 reviews
Dined on June 3, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience4
This restaurant is as close to a NY Italian restaurant as you're going to get in the Coachella Valley!!!! Great Veal Parmigiana, Amazing Linguini & White Clam Sauce. We were in heaven.
JC
JenniferC
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on June 2, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Outstanding food and experience. The staff are incredible and made our anniversary really special. 😊
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OpenTable Diner
San Francisco
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on May 29, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Hands down the best Italian restaurant in Palm Springs. I have been coming here for 11 years for my birthday dinner. It never disappoints.
g
guyc
Palm Springs
11 reviews
vip
5.0
11 reviews
Dined on May 29, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Very good evening Great waitress and food
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OpenTable Diner
New York Area
12 reviews
vip
5.0
12 reviews
Dined on May 29, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
One of my favorite places. Food is excellent and the staff make you feel like family.
k
kw54
Palm Springs
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on May 28, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
As always, the dinner was outstanding. Our waiter, Wes welcomed us and provided amazing service.
J
Janet
Palm Springs
10 reviews
vip
5.0
10 reviews
Dined on May 28, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
We love going to Johnny Costa’s! Wes our server is always so accommodating!!
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OpenTable Diner
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on May 26, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Anniversary
MT
MichelleT
New York Area
55 reviews
vip
5.0
55 reviews
Dined on May 21, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Delicious … we will be back
AP
ArnoldP
San Diego
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on May 15, 2022
overall5food5service4ambience5
My wife and I had a wonderful time. Great food and service. Be prepared to wait a while as indicated on the menus. Food is made fresh for you.
BJ
BarryJS
Palm Springs
5 reviews
4.0
5 reviews
Dined on May 15, 2022
overall4food5service5ambience4
If you are looking for a good red sauce Italian restaurant this is your place. Food is very good and service is attentive. Can be a little noisy in one of the side rooms. Not sure how it is in the main dining room. Overall everyone enjoyed their meal and overall experience.
ME
MarieE
San Francisco
17 reviews
5.0
17 reviews
Dined on May 15, 2022
overall5food4service5ambience4
First time here. Food was very good. This is like an old fashion Italian restaurant! Cesar salad was very good. We had shrimp cocktail & fried calamari to share. Both were good. Entrees - linguini with fresh clams on shell, spaghetti & meatballs & eggplant parmesan. All was very good. It was very noisy when we were here. That’s the only downside when we dined here. Portion size was impressive. Good solid size portions. Service was excellent. We will be back when in town again.
MR
MichaelR
Palm Springs
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on May 15, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
We had a wonderful meal. Loved it
SC
SteveC
Los Angeles
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on May 15, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Hard to have a better dining experience. Service was terrific and the food outstanding. Really impressed the friends I was hosting. Our first times all around - definitely not the last .
RL
RhondaL
Exclusive
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on May 14, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
The food was excellent but took a long time to get to the table

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Johnny Costa's offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (760) 325-4556.

Johnny Costa's is rated 4.7 stars by 1533 OpenTable diners.

Not bookable

This restaurant is temporarily offline. Please contact the restaurant directly or check back shortly for availability.

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

Cross street
Ramon/Baristo
Neighborhood
Palm Springs
Hours of operation
Dinner Tue–Thu 5:00 pm–9:30 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–10:30 pm
Cuisines
Italian, Seafood
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Business Casual
Parking details
Parking in front of the restaurant on Palm Canyon Drive and a parking lot behind the restaurant on Indian Canyon Drive.
Public transit
SunLine Public Transit
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, MasterCard, Visa
Executive chef
Vince Costa
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Delivery, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, View, Wine

Website
http://johnnycostaspalmsprings.com/
Phone number
(760) 325-4556
Private party facilities
Private banquet room available for groups of 15 – 35. Group/Banquet menus can be customized to fit your budget and group needs.

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This restaurant now offers Takeout

Johnny Costa's

Not bookable

Order delivery or takeout

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75 Palm Springs / Palm Desert Cities Restaurants to Love This Valentine's Day

Caesar Salad

Eggplant Parmigiana

Chicken Parmigiana

Cold Appetizers

Antipasto for Two$27.00

Caesar Salad$15.00

Caprese$19.00

Costa Caprese$21.00

Shrimp Cocktail$27.00

Hot Appetizers

Mozzarella Marinara$16.00

Calamari Fritti$20.00

Mussels Marinara$20.00

Clams Marinara$21.00

Shrimp Scampi$27.00

Escargot$20.00

Specialty Pastas

Linguini with Clams - or - Mussels$30.00

Spaghetti and Meatballs$28.00

Seafood Portofino

Penne Sausage and Peppers$29.00

Angel Hair Shrimp Pomodori$38.00

Lasagna$28.00

Ravioli Meat Sauce$28.00

Gnocchi Meat Sauce$28.00

Vegetarian Pastas

Penne Primavera$26.00

Eggplant Parmigiana$27.00

Penne Vodka Pink Sauce$27.00

Angel Hair Pomodori$26.00

Ravioli Marinara$26.00

Gnocchi Marinara$26.00

Steak

New York Steak$42.00

Steak Bordelaise$45.00

Steak Sinatra$43.00

Veal

Veal Saltimbocca$39.00

Veal Piccata$36.00

Veal Parmigiana$36.00

Chicken

Chicken Parmigiana$30.00

Chicken Marsala Mushroom$32.00

Chicken Piccata$31.00

Seafood

Shrimp Newport$37.00

Cioppino$47.00

Fresh Salmon$35.00

Dinner Enhancements

Meatball$4.00

Grilled Sausage$5.50

Grilled Chicken$7.00

Grilled Shrimp$6.00

Side of Sautéed Spinach$8.00

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