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Al dente, Palm Springs, CA

Al dente

4.7
4.7
1084 Reviews
$30 and under
Italian

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 16 times today
  • Charming
  • Neighborhood gem
  • Great for outdoor dining
Al dente Trattoria - A quaint cucina with a decidedly European atmosphere, has served Palm Springs and international clientele for over 30 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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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Italian, Mediterranean, Vegetarian / Vegan
  • Hours of operation
    Fri, Sat 4:00 pm–10:00 pm Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 4:00 pm–9:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (760) 325-1160
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Resort Casual
  • 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 1,084 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
  • 4.7Food
  • 4.9Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.6Value

NoiseModerate

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  • Palm Springs / Palm Desert Cities

    Best Service

  • Palm Springs / Palm Desert Cities

    Italian

  • Palm Springs / Palm Desert

    Best Service

  • Palm Springs / Palm Desert

    Italian

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Al Dente in Palm Springs offers a delightful dining experience with its "genuine Italian food" and consistently "excellent service." Guests rave about the "friendly professional staff" and the charming patio setting. While a few mention the indoor ambiance could improve, the overall experience is "never disappointing," making it a local favorite.

1,084 Reviews
  1. Jim

    Los Angeles

    22 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    22 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We’ve been here several times and each time has been fantastic. Food is wonderful. The service is amazing. A real treat.

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  2. Natalie

    Orlando

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Service was great and food was amazing! Will go again and again

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  3. Elizabeth

    Phoenix

    21 reviews

    2.0

    21 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    The service was great but the food was lousy….from salad to dessert.
    Al denteResponded 6 days ago
    Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback. While we’re pleased to hear that you enjoyed the service, we’re truly sorry that the food did not meet your expectations. We aim to provide a wonderful dining experience, and it’s disappointing to know we fell short during your visit. We always encourage guests to let their server know right away if something isn’t to their liking. Our team is dedicated to making things right in the moment, and we would have been happy to address any issues to ensure you left satisfied. We’d love the chance to welcome you back and show you the quality we strive for. Please don’t hesitate to reach out to us directly before your next visit so we can ensure an exceptional experience. Thank you again for your feedback.

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  4. Robert

    San Francisco

    2 reviews

    3.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on November 22, 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Food was just okay, nothing to write home about. The gentleman at the front desk could have been a little more welcoming. I had my 2 year old nephew in my hand and he seemed to maybe not like that we brought a child. After sharing my name for my reservation, he just looked at me and didn’t say hello or anything. Just a blank stare. Luckily, a server came pretty quickly and told us our table was ready. The rest of the staff was very pleasant and took really great care of my group of 7. Our waiter was also very nice and made the rest of our night enjoyable.
    Al denteResponded 6 days ago
    Thank you for taking the time to share your experience with us. We sincerely apologize that your visit didn’t begin as warmly as it should have. Ensuring all our guests feel welcome is a priority, and we’ll be following up with our host to address this. We also regret that the food didn’t leave a stronger impression. Your feedback is important to us, and we’ll be sharing it with our kitchen team as we are always striving to improve. That said, we’re glad the rest of our staff was able to turn things around and that your server made your evening enjoyable. We’d love the chance to welcome you back and provide the exceptional dining experience we aim to deliver. Don’t hesitate to reach out to us directly before your next visit—we’d be delighted to personally ensure everything is perfect.

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  5. Nik

    Minneapolis

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 21, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food and drink are amazing! Fantastic staff too.

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  6. John

    London

    8 reviews

    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on November 20, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    A great Italian restaurant . Menu choices are good including a wide selection of pasta dishes ( choose the paste you like) . Food was excellent and a very reasonable price . Good selection of wines to accompany the good food . Service was excellent . Highly recommend .

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  7. Jeff

    Washington DC

    16 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    16 reviews

    Dined on November 17, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Service was absolutely amazing. As was the food. Highly recommend.

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  8. James

    San Diego

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on November 17, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Amazing food, great service. We went for a birthday and had a great time. Highly recommend!

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  9. David

    Palm Springs

    28 reviews

    5.0

    28 reviews

    Dined on November 16, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The pasta arrabiata is excellent! Pleasant, casual surroundings, super service (Gonzales the waiter is top-notch), a the food is superior in taste and quality, all at a reasonable price. Our go-to for Italian in Palm Springs!

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  10. Randy

    Palm Springs

    42 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    42 reviews

    Dined on November 13, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This is one of our go to restaurants...the staff is always friendly and professional and they go out of their way to provide for a very pleasant dining experinece.

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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 1084 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 16 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 4:00 pm–10:00 pm Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 4:00 pm–9:00 pm
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • 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
  • 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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