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Al dente, Palm Springs, CA

Al dente

4.7
4.7
1132 Reviews
$30 and under
Italian

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 14 times today
  • Great for outdoor dining
  • Charming
  • 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.

Additional information

  • Phone number
  • 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
  • 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

What 1,132 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
  • 4.6Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Palm Springs / Palm Desert Cities

    Great for outdoor dining

  • Palm Springs / Palm Desert Cities

    Italian

  • Palm Springs / Palm Desert

    Great for outdoor dining

  • Palm Springs / Palm Desert

    Italian

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Al Dente offers an authentic Italian dining experience in Palm Springs, consistently praised for its "superb service" and "genuine Italian food with flavors you dream of." Guests enjoy the beautiful patio and welcoming atmosphere, with special mention of exemplary staff like Gonzalo. It's a "neighborhood gem" with "reasonable prices" and a "lovely setting."

1,132 Reviews
  1. OpenTable Diner VIP

    Portland4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined today

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great service and food. Surprisingly easy to get in for a reservation but they filled up fast. No complaints!

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  2. Becky VIP

    Hawaii33 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Noel was an awesome server. We have enjoyed his brothers at the restaurant over the years.

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  3. OpenTable Diner

    Portland3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    My sister and I had dinner and it was so good. Great pear martini and good wine selection. Waiter was great about offering dinner suggestions and what was popular and tasty to order. I had the classic meatballs and spaghetti, very good. . My sister had the special and liked it except for a few large raw garlic slivers in her dish. Very polite and helpful staff. Would go again.

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  4. Jill

    Palm Springs1 review

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    I hadn't been to Al Dente for over 10 years and was hoping it was the same as I remembered it. Well it was! The garlic angel hair pasta with chicken was delicious. Olive oil tasted very fresh with sliced pieces of garlic! Yum! My date really enjoyed his chicken piccata. We sat outside by the heater so his dog could join us and the ambiance was nice. The tiramisu for dessert was a perfect ending. The prices are not exorbitant and everyone who served us was very professional and friendly. I will not wait another 10 years to come back! I look forward to my next visit.

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  5. Gehrig VIP

    Chicago27 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We have been going there for years... Amazing service and the food is the best... It is our favorite Italian restaurant in Palm Springs. Going back again on Saturday (today is Monday!) Enjoy!

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  6. Al VIP

    Minneapolis74 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 7, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    This was our first time dining at Al Dente. Really good food and great service. We live in Palm Springs and will be back!

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  7. Nick VIP

    Phoenix40 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 7, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    First time at Al dente on Thursday night and it was fantastic! One of the best Italian meals I’ve had in a long time. Next time I’m in Palm Springs I’ll definitely return to this wonderful trattoria. The veal piccata was delicious.

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  8. GORDON

    Toronto1 review

    5.0

    Dined on March 5, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great food, great service and as always, a warm welcome from Gonzalo and staff last evening. The outdoor patio is beautiful, wonderful street vlews, goodtable spacing, and high-end heaters to chase away the chill. We always make it a must to visit Al Dente when in PS.

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  9. James

    Palm Springs15 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 4, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Always a fantastic meal with personal and great service.

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  10. Andrew VIP

    Los Angeles7 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 2, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Portions were perfect size for price paid. It was very delicious and ingredients used made the dishes delicious. Servers were well informed and had great suggestions.

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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 1132 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 14 times today
Google Map for Al dente

491 N Palm Canyon Dr, Palm Springs, CA 92262

Additional information

  • Phone number
  • 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
  • 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
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