Italica

4.7

261 Reviews

$31 to $50

Italian

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2 people

Mar 27, 2025

7:00 p.m.

Booked 30 times today

Experiences are available.

Hot spot
Good for special occasions
Great for creative cocktails

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.

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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
Neighbourhood
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

Experiences

Cakebread Cellars Wine Dinner
US$169.00 per person
Mar 30, 2025 only
Join us for an unforgettable evening at Italica, where exquisite cuisine meets world-class wine. Indulge in a 5-course elevated dining experience expertly paired with a stunning selection of Cakebread Cellars wines, renowned for their elegance and craftsmanship. Savor each bite and sip as our chef and sommeliers guide you through an unforgettable journey of flavor, sophistication, and indulgence. Limited seating available—reserve your place at the table today! 🍷✨

What 261 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
4.7Service
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 in Indio offers an exceptional dining experience with "outstanding food and service." This speakeasy-style Italian gem is praised for its "amazing vibe" and "intimate setting," providing a cozy ambiance. Guests rave about the "incredible cocktails" and the "delicious" homemade pastas and tiramisu. Highly recommended for a special night out.

261 Reviews

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REITER
Milwaukee2 reviews
5.0
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Excellent food, service and atmosphere. Can’t wait to return next time we’re in t!he desert. Suggest reservations!!
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Clay
New Mexico7 reviews
5.0
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
Food and atmosphere were fantastic. Best Italian food we have had in the area in a while.
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Gail VIP
Denver15 reviews
5.0
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
This restaurant is truly a great find. The food and service were both excellent. Book well in advance as the restaurant is on the small side and gets booked up quickly.
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Don
Minneapolis13 reviews
5.0
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Definitely going back. Food and service was outstanding and a very enjoyable ambiance.
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Michelle
San Diego6 reviews
5.0
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
This was our first time at Italica and have been wanting to try it based on a recommendation. The five of us loved it! We had no idea what to expect and we had the best time. Our group ranged from 21 to 65 years old and we all had a great time. Wonderful food, service, and ambience!! Can’t wait to go back.
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MaryLou
Greater Boston18 reviews
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
We started with cocktails. Both were expertly made and tasted wonderful. My husband and I each ordered antipasto- he had the pizza with fig and goat cheese. I had the goat cheese salad with beets. Loved both. We split the gnocchi pasta then I had the chicken and he had the pork chop. We really enjoyed everything we had. Will definitely be going back.
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Christopher VIP
Palm Springs17 reviews
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great food, great service and atmosphere. Would eat there every night if I could
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Andrea VIP
Palm Springs36 reviews
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
I just absolutely LOVE this place! The staff is so attentive and they all work as a team. The food is delicious.
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Darbi VIP
Palm Springs1 review
2.0
Dined 5 days ago
1. Overall 2
2. Food 2
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 3
My husband was asked to remove his hat before we sat at our table, only for us to see several other men wearing hats be seated in the restaurant minutes later. It was a non offensive, black and tan hat with no logo and the only difference between him and the other men was the color of his skin.
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mccate8 VIP
Portland5 reviews
5.0
Dined 5 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Wonderful experience. Exceptional communication regarding our large group booking. Service was impeccable and food was some of the best Italian we’ve had in the desert. A hidden gem.
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Italica is rated 4.7 stars by 261 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people

Mar 27, 2025

7:00 p.m.

Booked 30 times today

Experiences are available.

82867 Miles Ave Unit 2, Indio, CA 92201

Dining areas

Additional information

Cross Street
Miles and Towne
Neighbourhood
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

Website
https://www.italica.bar/
Phone number
(442) 400-3479

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Experiences

Cakebread Cellars Wine Dinner

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What 261 people are saying

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