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Al dente, Palm Springs, CA

Al dente

4.8
4.8
1091 Reviews
$30 and under
Italian

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 12 times today
  • Charming
  • Great for outdoor dining
  • Good for special occasions
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 1,091 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.8
4.8 based on recent ratings
  • 4.7Food
  • 4.9Service
  • 4.8Ambience
  • 4.7Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Palm Springs / Palm Desert Cities

    Best Service

  • Palm Springs / Palm Desert Cities

    Healthy

  • Palm Springs / Palm Desert Cities

    Italian

  • Palm Springs / Palm Desert

    Best Service

  • Palm Springs / Palm Desert

    Healthy

  • Palm Springs / Palm Desert

    Italian

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Al Dente in Palm Springs offers "wonderful" Italian cuisine with "great service" and a charming outdoor patio. Known for its "authentic menu" and "consistently good" food, it's a favorite for locals and visitors alike. The attentive staff, led by standout servers like Gonzalo, ensure a memorable dining experience.

1,091 Reviews
  1. JP

    VIP

    Palm Springs

    57 reviews

    5.0

    57 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Al Dente…a staple (Italian restaurant) in Palm Springs for over 20 years. Unfortunately I don’t go downtown too much to eat and haven’t been here since 2010 or so. Went last night for dinner had the Bolognese with Angel Hair pasta…omg! the best!!!! and fyi the staff remembered me after all these years….WOW! My partner and I loved the dining experience - he had the Salmon and loved it! and said we have to make this a regular place again. I agree!

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  2. David

    VIP

    San Francisco

    14 reviews

    5.0

    14 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent restaurant, food and wine were great. Service was attentive without being annoying and very friendly.

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  3. Alan

    VIP

    Palm Springs

    56 reviews

    5.0

    56 reviews

    Dined on December 12, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Love the Cave. Great and Friendly Service. Diverse Menu

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  4. Denise

    VIP

    Palm Springs

    19 reviews

    5.0

    19 reviews

    Dined on December 8, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great experience having dinner while watching the festival of lights parade! Prix fixe menu was solid, service was great!

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  5. Jonathan

    Palm Springs

    9 reviews

    5.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on December 3, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This is my favorite place in town. The food and service are always great!

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  6. William

    Los Angeles

    8 reviews

    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on December 2, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Alex our server was great. Made us feel welcome and made sure we got what we needed

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  7. Ed

    VIP

    Phoenix

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on November 30, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Ask Dente is the best in Palm Springs. Great food, great service, great atmosphere!

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  8. Jim

    Los Angeles

    22 reviews

    5.0

    22 reviews

    Dined on November 28, 2024

    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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  9. Natalie

    Orlando

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 24, 2024

    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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  10. Elizabeth

    Phoenix

    21 reviews

    2.0

    21 reviews

    Dined on November 23, 2024

    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 on November 24, 2024
    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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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 4.8 stars by 1091 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 12 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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