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Mimmo’s New bar - Mimmo's Italian Restaurant, Palm Desert, CA
This restaurant now offers Takeout

This restaurant now offers Takeout

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Mimmo's Italian Restaurant

4.5
4.5
1652 Reviews
$30 and under
Italian
We are open! Come and join us and check out our beautiful new bar and dining area.
The foundation of good Italian cooking is the freshest of ingredients prepared with simplicity, bringing together flavors so no one ingredient overpowers another. Mimmo’s Italian roots begin in his hometown of Bagheria, Sicily. The fresh fruits and vegetables picked from his family’s farm were on the table, or tavola, that night. Our logo of the lemon and lemon flower, or zagara, is a symbol of Sicily’s rich history of growing and exporting lemons, and a reminder of Mimmo’s many memories of lemon picking in his grandfather’s groves.
APRIL 30TH 2023 IS OUR 11th ANNIVERSARY!
FEEL FREE TO CALL US FROM 12PM ON, MONDAY THRU SATURDAY.

PLEASE NOTE THAT DUE TO HIGH PRICE INCREASES, A 3.5% CREDIT CARD FEE WILL BE APPLIED TO ALL CREDIT CARD TRANSACTIONS. CASH PAYMENT WILL NOT INCUR THIS CHARGE.

Make a reservation

2 people

7:00 PM


Booked 14 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

  • Dining style

    Casual Elegant

  • Cuisines

    Italian, Contemporary European, Californian

  • Hours of operation

    Dinner Tue–Thu 5:00 pm–8:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–8:30 pm

  • Phone number

    (760) 346-9712

  • Payment options

    AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, MasterCard, Visa

  • Dress code

    Smart Casual

  • Catering

    We can offer food for your event ready to eat hot and fresh, gastro container that keeps food hot<br />

  • Private party facilities

    Private or semi private banquets for up to 45 people available in our new bar dining room. please call and ask for Mimmo to book your party.

  • Neighborhood

    Palm Desert

  • Cross street

    Between San Pablo And San Luis Rey

  • Parking details

    Public Lot

  • Additional

    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Popular dishes

What 1,652 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.5
4.5 based on recent ratings
  • 4.4Food
  • 4.5Service
  • 4.3Ambience
  • 4.4Value

NoiseModerate

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  1. OpenTable Diner

    Las Vegas

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 3 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Surprised to say the least. Made from scratch, delicious food, served with exceptional customer service. Will certainly put this in our rotation while in the area.
  2. ArvleK

    Phoenix

    12 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    12 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    WOW!!! Outstanding experience from beginning to end. Nothing but excellence from food to drinks. As most places in the area, this restaurant has a pet-friendly patio. Our baby Bella sat quietly under the table as we enjoyed making friends with other diners around us. We will certainly return here when we are in the area. One of the best dining experiences in the Palm Desert/La Quinta area.
  3. OpenTable Diner

    Los Angeles

    4 reviews

    4.0

    4 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    overall4food4service4ambience4
    Food was quite good Italian -American. Wedge salad, Piccata and gnocchi tasty. Local vibes, server/service was nice, but casual. Definitely will go again.
  4. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 4 days ago

    overall5food4service5ambience5
    This rating is behalf of my wife and I. We dined at Massimo’s on the evening of May 27, 2023. At around 3:30 PM we were able to reserve a table for two at 6:45 through open table. We were seated immediately and had the immediate attention of our waiter, Reuben. My wife ordered an Old Fashioned and declared it “excellent.” I ordered a Saphire martini up with olives. It was quite good but I have an idiosyncratic preference for a heavier vermouth hand so, though it wasn’t excellent, for me it rated very good. We had bruschetta for an appetizer. The “Italian salsa” on the bruschetta fresh, crisp, sweet, yet tart. Just right. The bruschetta itself was *not* crispy, but it seemed to have been baked that way — not soggy, just not crispy. I also got a cup of the soup of the day, which was porcini and it was outstanding. It was a purée and delicious. I wish I’d ordered the bowl. My wife had the risotto al a isolana. She just a moment ago declared it “the best risotto I’ve ever had,” which is what prompted me to write this review. (She does a lot of declaring.) I had the special flat noodles carbonara (I don’t remember the name of the noodles). It was delicious, but not the best carbonara I’ve ever. 4-start for that one. My wife’s desert was a cannoli. She generally doesn’t like cannoli much but was so impressed with the other food she decided to take a chance. She says it was “really good.” That’s something, coming from her. I had carrot cake; my wife says the icing is mascarpone. I guess I prefer frosting made from American cream cheese. Anyway, it was still quite good but I won’t declare it my favorite (my wife does all the declaring, thank you very much). The whole tab was roughly $135 including tip, which I thought quite fare. I mean fair. It was a fair fare for the fare. The wine list seemed impressive, though I’m no judge of wine lists. The ambience was just right — a good combination of “family owned Italian” with a touch of the up-scale. I’ve lived in Palm De
  5. DonnaG

    Los Angeles

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    As always, the food, service and drinks were excellent! We love this restaurant, and their specials are superb! Our server, Joey, was extremely helpful and explained all of the specials perfectly, memorized our orders and made sure we were well taken care of throughout the entire meal.
  6. OpenTable Diner

    Los Angeles

    4 reviews

    vip
    1.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on May 21, 2023

    overall1food1service1ambience1
    We had a man that was older as our waiter in the front room near the Hostess. He was rude from the beginning. He asked if he had ever been there before and we told him No. It took him 10 mins just to come back to take our drink order. We felt like we were bugging him. Never saw a manager. The food was no hot considering it just came out of the oven. All dishes we tried were not good. We looked forward in trying since we had never been. It was a one and done. The service was horrible and the food was small portions and not really good. If we didn't have other people with us we would have just walked out but we didn't. WE WILL NOT BE BACK, we spend alot of money at restaurants in the Desert. I will not go out to get a waiter to be completely rude to us.
  7. BobM

    Chicago

    8 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on May 18, 2023

    overall5food4service4ambience4
    A very good neighborhood restaurant with good food and good staFF!
  8. EricU

    Chicago

    4 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on May 14, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience3
    Great food and the service was excellent . Nothing like homemade Pasta so good
  9. RayO

    Dallas

    3 reviews

    4.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on May 13, 2023

    overall4food5service5ambience4
    Ample menu selections for every taste. Seven different meals in our group and all were good. Appreciate the reservation availability.
  10. LayneR

    Palm Springs

    136 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    136 reviews

    Dined on May 13, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We got take out but we ordered at the restaurant and they were friendly and efficient. The salmon and scallops were delicious and we will go back.
  11. Natco747

    Orange County

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on May 10, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    One of the best Italian restaurants in the Coachella Valley. It doesn't disappoint. Always consistently good!!! Had a wonderful dinner with friends 5/9/23. Enjoyed the delicious Petrale Sole recommended by Joe our very good waiter. Looking forward to another delicious dinnerin the near future.
  12. OpenTable Diner

    Philadelphia

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 7, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Everything was delish! Caesar salad, pastas, dessert. Service was great. Highly recommend!
  13. PattiG

    Palm Springs

    4 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on May 7, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The food quality, ambience and service it always consistant!
  14. LisaS

    Chicago

    2 reviews

    3.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on May 7, 2023

    overall3food2service3ambience3
    food was forgotten about. Lasagna was fair a bit dry. Nice staff
  15. JamesS

    Los Angeles

    7 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on May 6, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Ruben took really good care of us. We had a large party next to our table at his suggestion we moved to a quieter spot. Our food and service great. We will be back again.
  16. OpenTable Diner

    Orange County

    2 reviews

    3.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on May 6, 2023

    overall3food3service2ambience3
    We have been many times and usually love it but service was poor and the osso buco was very tough, so disappointed
  17. NormanA

    Vancouver

    16 reviews

    4.0

    16 reviews

    Dined on May 6, 2023

    overall4food5service5ambience4
    Really great Italian food at a reasonable price. A huge variety on the menu. There must be something for everyone. $29 corkage fee which isnt bad. Service was excellent. The waiter knew the menu and easily explained everything. This is probably one of the better Italian Restaurants in the desert and definitely the best value.
  18. CarolynD

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 4, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    This was my first visit to Mimmo’s. There were many great dishes to choose from. I had Petrale Sole with a lemon caper sauce that absolutely melted in my mouth. You can easily make your reservation online and even choose where you want to sit. Service was wonderful; very attentive. I highly recommend this restaurant if you are a lover of Italian cuisine.
  19. BobM

    Chicago

    8 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on May 3, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Bar Manager was outstanding.....Took great care of us....
  20. OpenTable Diner

    Las Vegas

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on April 30, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Probably the second best Italian meal I ever ate!
  21. JohnH

    Los Angeles

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on April 29, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Went for a friend's birthday - he had been before. It was a great gem of a restaurant with attentive staff, hearty portions, and wonderful flavors. I will definitely be back - and next time will crack open the wine book!
  22. SiBonFans

    Palm Springs

    60 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    60 reviews

    Dined on April 22, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    ShawnO is a fantastic waiter. The Polenta, Burrata CAprese, Branzini and the pasta special all absolutley outstanding. We will be back
  23. SuperRed

    Los Angeles

    32 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    32 reviews

    Dined on April 20, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Delectable meal and a PROFESSIONAL server in Sean. Highly recommend!
  24. Luv2dine

    Palm Springs

    40 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    40 reviews

    Dined on April 15, 2023

    overall4food2service4ambience4
    Three of us for dinner. I had an excellent burrata/heirloom tomato salad as a starter. My entree was pasta with meatballs. The pasta was overcooked and under sauced, like what you would have for leftover at home. Wait staff brought some marinara liven it up. My wife had eggplant parmigiana which was good. Wait staff was very professional. I thought my entree was just strange but my wife and our friend enjoyed their meals. So two out of three.
  25. ChowHound

    San Francisco

    100 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    100 reviews

    Dined on April 14, 2023

    overall3food3service4ambience4
    The food was good. We had a veal special and the veal ravioli. The bean soup is tasty. Our server was attentive.
  26. waynea

    Chicago

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on April 12, 2023

    overall4food4service3ambience5
    Great food and great value. Felt a little rushed by the waiter. He just seemed to not really want to be there, but overall this is a place we will definitely visit again. Loved the ambience and the art work on the walls. My wife and I had a fantastic dinner with wine and dessert for $100. Great value.
  27. Cosmopaola

    Palm Springs

    90 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    90 reviews

    Dined on April 12, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The Pasta Isolana was brilliant with the addition of the lobster tail special. Perfection! Our server was perfect. Another wonderful night at Mimmo’s
  28. HaroldN

    Palm Springs

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on April 9, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Most pleasant local Italian restaurant. Superb everything . No complaints at all.
  29. OpenTable Diner

    Denver

    5 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on April 9, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Amazing food and service! It’s always a treat to eat here!
  30. happy

    San Diego

    29 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    29 reviews

    Dined on April 9, 2023

    overall5food5service4ambience5
    This is my favorite Italian restaurant in the desert area. Food is always superb. Ambience is lovely; this time we ate outside on the patio. It was quiet and lovely. Can't wait to come back.
  31. 2cocoshoes

    Houston

    35 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    35 reviews

    Dined on April 9, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    My favorite place to eat. Everyone there is so amazing and the food is wonderful.
  32. OpenTable Diner

    San Diego

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on April 8, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Food was delicious! We loved the cold tomato bruschetta. The food came out super fast after being ordered. The portions looked kinda small but they were actually perfect. Gnocchi and lasagna were super tasty. Service was great.
  33. OpenTable Diner

    San Diego

    1 review

    vip
    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on April 7, 2023

    overall2food3service2ambience1
    In and out for dinner in 30 minutes. To fast for dining with white tablecloth. No bread service in Italian restaurant. Not good. Food tasted ok. Salmon penne and veal Masala. No ambiance, deadpan waiter, just blah. Would not recommend.
  34. OpenTable Diner

    Palm Springs

    4 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on April 7, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Old friends get together. Service and food quality were great.
  35. StanF

    Baltimore

    45 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    45 reviews

    Dined on April 7, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Mimmo's is always outstanding! A warm ambience, wonderful food, great service -- one of our favorites!!
  36. luv2eatout

    Chicago

    243 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    243 reviews

    Dined on April 7, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Excellent food & service! Beware that there’s a 3.5% service charge if using credit card.
  37. KarenF

    Omaha

    84 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    84 reviews

    Dined on April 6, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The family loves the restaurant. Good for all ages
  38. funfoodie

    San Diego

    29 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    29 reviews

    Dined on April 6, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    So glad we went to Mimmo’s for another great meal. Everything was delicious from the calamari appetizer and pear salad to the wonderful soup and the penne pasta with salmon and cream sauce. Service was excellent too!
  39. OpenTable Diner

    Los Angeles

    1 review

    vip
    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on April 5, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    this was our first time to this restaurant, and we could not have had a better experience. The food was spectacular. My husband who is from New York felt like he was back home. Joey, our server, was incredibly knowledgeable and so attentive. I guess it also helps that he is the owner's son lol.
  40. OpenTable Diner

    Palm Springs

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on April 5, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Listening to music in the lounge. Great piano player and jazz singer.

Safety precautions

  • Cleaning & sanitizing

    • Surfaces sanitized between seatings
    • Digital, disposable or sanitized menu provided
    • Common areas deep-cleaned daily
  • Physical distancing

    • Limited number of seated diners
    • Extra space between tables
  • Screening

    • Sick staff prohibited in the workplace

FAQs

Mimmo's Italian Restaurant offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (760) 346-9712.

Mimmo's Italian Restaurant is rated 4.5 stars by 1652 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 14 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Mimmo's Italian Restaurant

73540 Highway 111, Suite 4, Palm Desert, CA 92260-4023

Additional information

  • Cross street

    Between San Pablo And San Luis Rey

  • Neighborhood

    Palm Desert

  • Hours of operation

    Dinner Tue–Thu 5:00 pm–8:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–8:30 pm

  • Cuisines

    Italian, Contemporary European, Californian

  • Dining style

    Casual Elegant

  • Dress code

    Smart Casual

  • Parking details

    Public Lot

  • Payment options

    AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, MasterCard, Visa

  • Additional

    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine

  • Phone number

    (760) 346-9712

  • Catering

    We can offer food for your event ready to eat hot and fresh, gastro container that keeps food hot<br />

  • Private party facilities

    Private or semi private banquets for up to 45 people available in our new bar dining room. please call and ask for Mimmo to book your party.

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