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Al dente, Palm Springs, CA

Al dente

4.7
4.7
1117 Reviews
$30 and under
Italian

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2 people
8:30 p.m.
Booked 27 times today
  • Great for outdoor dining
  • Good for special occasions
  • Charming
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
  • Neighbourhood
    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 1,117 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
  • 4.6Food
  • 4.8Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.5Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • 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 is a cherished "gem" in Palm Springs, renowned for its "excellent food" and "warm, friendly service." Diners love the "intimate atmosphere" and "delicious cocktails." Frequent patrons rave about the "great menu choices" and "professional servers." Perfect for special occasions, Al Dente offers a consistently delightful Italian dining experience.

1,117 Reviews
  1. Don

    VIP

    Calgary

    7 reviews

    4.0

    7 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Always a favourite place to go when we are in Palm Springs

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  2. Jake

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    Tahoe

    26 reviews

    2.0

    26 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    The food is mediocre at best. This charming looking Italian restaurant is a let down. While the staff is friendly, the fact that this “quaint cucina with a decidedly European atmosphere” does not use house made pastas is very unfortunate. We ordered the burrata plate to start, and while okay, it was served with stale bread. For entrees I had the “Famous Pink Sauce” with angel hair pasta and shrimp. Instead of being pasta with a pink sauce, it was served more like a bowl of pink sauce with pasta swimming in it. I remember Al Dente being better in the past…unfortunately the quality and experience have gone downhill.

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  3. David

    VIP

    Los Angeles

    11 reviews

    5.0

    11 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Always excellent food. Usually the special fish is fresh and delicious. Great service, great ambience. We are never disappoint disappointed and I have been going there for 10 years.

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  4. Alan

    VIP

    Palm Springs

    84 reviews

    5.0

    84 reviews

    Dined on February 17, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    We were celebrating my wife's birthday with her cousins from Germany and her sister. Everybody loved the whole experience. I got a lasagne that they normally do not have and it was great. I was told that it would now be available on Fridays and Saturdays--go for it.

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  5. James

    Palm Springs

    32 reviews

    5.0

    32 reviews

    Dined on February 16, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food was very good. The service was excellent, and the whole experience was surprising. I thought this was probably just for tourist which means mediocre, but it was surprisingly much better. 

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  6. Heriberto

    San Francisco

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 15, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Beautiful dinner with very compassionate service. This place hasn’t failed me once and the workers no matter what position they may be, always care and give extravagant service. Always a 10 out of 5 star service. Beyond wonderful

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  7. KJMc

    Palm Springs

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 15, 2025

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 3
    Waiter was off, slow and gave our food to another table. Didn't know about a desert wine he had just handed us a flyer on. We showed him on the flyer...he disappeared and we wanted to leave..took so long to try to get our ticket and wine, we just gave up. Apatizer was fairly good. Stuffed chicken was so tough and dry, it was bairly edible. We really wanted lamb, but they were already out by 7:30, on Valentines Day? Desert was fine...was not asked about coffee with it and gave up on coffee as well. It was to much work. Sadly, I'm not going back.
    Al denteResponded on February 16, 2025
    Hi Kevin, We’re very sorry to hear that your experience with us was disappointing, especially on a special night like Valentine’s Day. It’s clear that we missed the mark on both service and food quality, and we truly appreciate you taking the time to share your feedback. This is not the experience we aim to provide, and we will be addressing these concerns with our team to ensure we do better. We understand your frustration and regret that we didn’t have the opportunity to make things right while you were here. If you’d be open to it, we’d love the chance to welcome you back and provide the experience you should have had. Please feel free to reach out to us directly — we’d appreciate the opportunity to make it up to you.

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  8. Edward

    VIP

    Washington DC

    26 reviews

    4.0

    26 reviews

    Dined on February 15, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Everything was great, except my first plate was pasta and it was lukewarm. Also, the second dish came too fast. We thought we would have a nice paced dinner for Valentine’s Day. 
    Al denteResponded on February 16, 2025
    Thank you for dining with us on Valentine’s Day and for sharing your feedback. We’re so glad to hear that you enjoyed your experience overall, but we’re sorry that your pasta wasn’t as hot as it should have been and that the pacing of your meal felt rushed. Our goal is always to provide the perfect balance of attentive service and a relaxed dining experience. In the future, please don’t hesitate to let our staff know if anything isn’t quite right—we’d be more than happy to correct it right away. We truly appreciate your input and hope to welcome you back soon for a perfect dining experience from start to finish!

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  9. Kristin

    San Francisco

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on February 7, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Al Dente is a true gem! This is one of our all time favorite restaurants in Palm Springs and we love taking guests. The food is delicious. The special cocktails are delicious. The service is warm, friendly and professional with career servers. White cloth tables and comfortable seats. We love sitting on the patio where there are always heaters if it gets too cold.

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  10. Mike

    VIP

    Dallas

    12 reviews

    5.0

    12 reviews

    Dined on February 5, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Service was great and the food was excellent. We liked sitting outside on the patio. Overall the restaurant is a great.

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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 1117 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people
8:30 p.m.
Booked 27 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
  • Neighbourhood
    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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