Enable JavaScript to run this app.
Skip to main content
OpenTable logo
Ristorante Mamma Gina, Palm Desert, CA

Ristorante Mamma Gina

4.5 (1752)
$31 to $50
Italian
73-705 El Paseo, Palm Desert, CA 92260

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 11 times today

About this restaurant

  • Good for special occasions
  • Charming
  • Neighborhood gem
Now Open for a Wonderful Indoor & Outdoor Dining Experience!
For over 34 years, Ristorante Mamma Gina has been serving truly authentic Tuscan dishes to the Palm Desert community.
Our family grew up in Florence, and we love sharing the delicious flavors and traditional recipes that have been passed down through the generations.
It's a real passion for us -- giving our best and showing total devotion to our customers is just what we do. We consider every member of our team and every person who walks in our doors as a part of the family. With a welcoming atmosphere and meals that are sure to delight, we'll make you feel as if you've stepped into Florence.

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Italian, Contemporary Italian, Bar / Lounge / Bottle Service
  • Hours of operation
    Lunch Mon–Sat 11:30 am–2:30 pm Happy Hour Mon–Thu, Sun 4:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 4:00 pm–9:30 pm Dinner Mon–Thu 4:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–9:30 pm Sun 5:00 pm–9:00 pm
  • Phone number
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Executive chef
    Chef Tony
  • Private party facilities
    Wine room up to 16 peoplePrivate dining room up to 50 people. For more information contact Alex at alex.mammagina@yahoo.com
  • Neighborhood
    Palm Desert
  • Cross street
    San Luis Rey
  • Parking details
    Self-parking on El Paseo along with valet parking; self-parking in the back lot
  • Additional
    Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Delivery, Full Bar, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 1,752 people are saying

Ristorante Mamma Gina 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

4.5
4.5 based on recent ratings
  • 4.4Food
  • 4.6Service
  • 4.5Ambience
  • 4.2Value

NoiseModerate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Ristorante Mamma Gina in Palm Desert offers "authentic Italian cuisine" with a "welcoming atmosphere" and "exceptional service." Diners praise the "delicious meals" and attentive staff who make guests "feel like family." The restaurant is a "favorite for special occasions," consistently providing "fabulous food, drinks, and service."

1,752 Reviews
  1. Kim VIP

    Chicago19 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food, service and ambience never disappoints!! We have been coming to this gem for as many years as we’ve been coming to the desert and it remains one of our very favorite spots!!

    Is this helpful?

  2. Allan

    Palm Springs16 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Grsat food and service. calamari and veal dish were very flavorful,and well presented Best Italian in the valley

    Is this helpful?

  3. Craig VIP

    Palm Springs33 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Really good meal of mushroom soup, poached pear salad with walnuts and goat cheese, homemade fettuccine with porcini mushrooms and truffle butter, chocolate tort desert. The pasta dish was absolutely incredible and one of best I remember. Highly recommend for great Italian meal.

    Is this helpful?

  4. Deborah VIP

    Chicago14 reviews

    1.0

    Dined on April 26, 2025

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 2
    I have been told for years to try this restaurant and must say, disappointed that we did. Service was weak to say the least and food was totally meh to bad. We did not want drinks and it seemed like we were dismissed as not worth serving, knowing we would not be spiking the bill with alcohol. Prices were crazy expensive for just an average Italian neighborhood style restaurant. Friend ordered bolognese which he felt tasted off and reheated too much. Husband ordered eggplant parm, which he generally loves. It was just a mush plopped on a plate. No layers and way too many bread crumbs made it gloppy and no eggplant taste. My Mediterranean style salmon was supposed to be prepared with capers and olives—it had a thumb-sized little plop of a tapenade on the side. Hardly prepared with olives and capers. Only happy person ordered shrimp scampi. We all ordered salads. The wedge was nice, but the Caesar had almost zero dressing. Couldn’t get a waiter’s attention at all to get more. Even waived to one, made eye contact and the. he walked out of the room. Finally asked the bus boy for more dressing, he said ok and 20 minutes later (we timed) no dressing. Others were all done with salads before our waiter came back to serve drinks to the table next to us. My friend stood up to get him to come to our table so my husband could get more dressing. Crazy. It’s was like we were invisible. Poor service and indifferent food—not sure what the draw is here.

    Is this helpful?

  5. Patti

    Greater Boston2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 20, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We were celebrating our anniversary. Upon arrival we were greeted and wished a happy anniversary. Our table for two was in an alcove on the side of the room. Our waiter Ceasar came to the table and wished us a Happy anniversary and gave us time to look at the menu. Although the restaurant was busy, we did not feel rushed and were given time in between courses. As always the food was excellent. We always make it a point to have dinner here when we visit Palm Desert and it did not disappoint. We were given a complementary dessert.

    Is this helpful?

  6. Leslie VIP

    San Francisco9 reviews

    2.0

    Dined on April 18, 2025

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    Staff was amazing from host to bus staff. Food was not good.

    Is this helpful?

  7. Terrt

    Seattle3 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on April 16, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    The veal shank and cannelloni were pretty bland The shank was very fatty and the cannelloni had little flavor

    Is this helpful?

  8. Steve

    Dallas10 reviews

    2.0

    Dined on April 8, 2025

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 3
    The experience did not represent the reputation. The food was less than flavorful. Too many kids not behaving accordingly. Service was OK but again not up to its reputation. For fine Italian food with impeccable service and quality Castelli’s is the ticket. Our go too here on out for sure

    Is this helpful?

  9. Paul

    Hawaii3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 5, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Terrific experience as usual. Mamma’s never disappoints. Same amazing quality food every time

    Is this helpful?

  10. Fernando VIP

    Palm Springs94 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 4, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    The food was great as always. The service was a bit slow

    Is this helpful?

FAQs

Ristorante Mamma Gina does offer delivery in partnership with Postmates. Ristorante Mamma Gina also offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (760) 568-9898.

Ristorante Mamma Gina is rated 4.5 stars by 1752 OpenTable diners.

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

  1. Home
  2. United States
  3. Palm Springs / Palm Desert Cities
  4. Palm Springs / Palm Desert
  5. Palm Desert

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 11 times today
Google Map for Ristorante Mamma Gina

73-705 El Paseo, Palm Desert, CA 92260

Additional information

  • Cross street
    San Luis Rey
  • Neighborhood
    Palm Desert
  • Hours of operation
    Lunch Mon–Sat 11:30 am–2:30 pm Happy Hour Mon–Thu, Sun 4:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 4:00 pm–9:30 pm Dinner Mon–Thu 4:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–9:30 pm Sun 5:00 pm–9:00 pm
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Italian, Contemporary Italian, Bar / Lounge / Bottle Service
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Parking details
    Self-parking on El Paseo along with valet parking; self-parking in the back lot
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Chef Tony
  • Additional
    Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Delivery, Full Bar, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Phone number
  • Private party facilities
    Wine room up to 16 peoplePrivate dining room up to 50 people. For more information contact Alex at alex.mammagina@yahoo.com
OpenTable
  • About Us
  • Blog
  • Careers
  • Press
More
Businesses
  • Restaurant reservation software
  • Industry insights
  • Hospitality resources
  • Marketing resources
  • Operation resources
  • How to open a restaurant
  • For restaurants
  • For restaurant groups
Join us on
  • Privacy Policy
  • Terms of Use
  • Cookies and Interest-Based Ads
  • Do Not Sell or Share My Personal Information
  • Cookie Preferences
Copyright © 2025 OpenTable, Inc. 1 Montgomery St Ste 500, San Francisco CA 94104 - All rights reserved.
OpenTable is part of Booking Holdings, the world leader in online travel and related services.
Booking Logo
Priceline Logo
KAYAK Logo
Agoda Logo
OpenTable Logo