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Italica, Indio, CA

Italica

4.7
4.7
220 Reviews
$31 to $50
Italian

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2 people
8:30 PM
Booked 30 times today
  • Great for creative cocktails
  • Good for special occasions
  • Neighborhood gem
Parties of 7 or more should call 442-400-3479 or email info@italica.bar.

Italica is a unique, intimate hidden bar/restaurant with outstanding Italian cuisine. Our dishes are served tapas style and are meant to be combined and shared with others in your party. We have several dishes on and off our menu that are vegetarian and vegan friendly. Enter through the silver door on Miles Avenue to the right of Indio Taphouse.

Due to our limited capacity, reservations are required for dinner service. We welcome walk-ins at the bar, based on availability, and encourage late-night walk-ins to join us when possible.

To ensure that all our guests can savor our exquisite offerings, WE ALLOCATE A 90-MINUTE DINING TIME FOR PARTIES UP TO SIX PEOPLE.

Please note that Italica is an adults-only establishment. We kindly ask that our guests be above the age of 18 and are dressed appropriately.

We appreciate your understanding and look forward to providing you with an exceptional dining experience.

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Italian, Tapas / Small Plates, Speakeasy
  • Hours of operation
    Tue–Thu, Sun 4:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 4:00 pm–12:00 am
  • Phone number
    (442) 400-3479
  • Website
    https://www.italica.bar/
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Executive chef
    Santos Perez
  • Location
    82867 Miles Ave Unit 2, Indio, CA 92201
  • Neighborhood
    Indio
  • Cross street
    Miles and Towne
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Late Night, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Menu

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What 220 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
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.8Ambience
  • 4.5Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

  • Palm Springs / Palm Desert Cities

    Italian

  • Palm Springs / Palm Desert

    Italian

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Italica offers a vibrant "speakeasy" atmosphere with authentic Italian cuisine that rivals dining in Italy. Guests rave about the "outstanding" food, "creative cocktails," and "friendly staff." Highlights include the carbonara, chicken Milanese, and toffee cake. Perfect for intimate occasions, this hidden gem promises a memorable dining experience.

220 Reviews

  1. VickieLD

    Los Angeles

    2 reviews

    3.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    My Penne ala Vodka had a strange, sour taste- I suspect too much vodka was used and did not burn off during the flambé.

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  2. Jacqui

    San Francisco

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent food, ambiance and service. Do not miss!

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  3. Julian

    Palm Springs

    28 reviews

    5.0

    28 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Finding the place required some direction, but once we were in it was all a smooth ride. We got a seat by the bar, which was a bit cramped but acceptable. Service was a bit slow, but that being that the place was packed. Our food was very good! And the portions are generous and priced correctly. We shared the portions as was plenty even to bring home. The bolognese is well executed and flavorful. The potatoes were beautifully executed as well. The milanese was perfect. Overall we had a great experience and will for sure be back PS. The photos were taken after we started eating

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  4. Lucy

    VIP

    Los Angeles

    20 reviews

    5.0

    20 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Staff fun and attentive Food and drinks were delicious Loved the ambiance

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  5. eduardo

    San Antonio

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Amazing food great drinks and great service overall an amazing experience I like how they have a nice selection of wines by the glass and also many tequila and whiskey options.

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  6. Linda

    VIP

    Calgary

    5 reviews

    4.0

    5 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Our server was spot on; the food was delicious but the whole dining experience felt way too rushed with their four person 90 minute table limit especially given the suggestion to order family style. We could not appreciate the unique flavor of each dish for fear we would not be done the course before the next one started. We will not likely go back unless we are given at least two hours at a table. $20 corkage was appreciated.

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  7. David

    London

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had a wonderful dinner and great service for my wife’s birthday. The toffee cake is outstanding. Love the vibe we will be returning often.

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  8. Susan

    VIP

    Portland

    10 reviews

    5.0

    10 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Cool vibe, great food and service Definitely a hot spot

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  9. Grace

    Palm Springs

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 20, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great restaurant. Friendly staff. Food is amazing. Great menu. Definitely will go back. Owner is great.

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  10. Tony

    Hampshire

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 19, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Nice food, great service, chilled vibe …………………………………

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FAQs

Italica is rated 4.7 stars by 220 OpenTable diners.

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Make a reservation

2 people
8:30 PM
Booked 30 times today
Google Map for Italica

82867 Miles Ave Unit 2, Indio, CA 92201

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Cross street
    Miles and Towne
  • Neighborhood
    Indio
  • Hours of operation
    Tue–Thu, Sun 4:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 4:00 pm–12:00 am
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Italian, Tapas / Small Plates, Speakeasy
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Santos Perez
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Late Night, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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