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Al dente, Palm Springs, CA

Al dente

4.7
4.7
1141 Reviews
$30 and under
Italian

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 14 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
  • 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 1,141 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
  • 4.8Service
  • 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 impresses with "amazing soups," "incredible pastas," and "five star service." Diners appreciate the "veggie friendly" options and the "great staff" who "go out of their way" to ensure a memorable experience. The "outdoor seating" and "intimate atmosphere" make it a "go-to" spot in Palm Springs.
1,141 Reviews
  1. Leland VIP

    Detroit14 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Our reliable “go to.” Always great. Amazing soups. Veggie friendly. Five star service without any pretense. Incredible pastas. Street-side patio fun. 😎👍💪🙏

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  2. Alan

    Greater Boston4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent service and food. Looking forward to going back in the future!

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  3. Ray VIP

    Los Angeles17 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent food. Worth every cent. Great staff. Go out of their way.

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  4. Becky VIP

    Hawaii36 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Our second dinner here in two weeks. We took visiting friends this time. Noel took care of us again and he is fantastic (i probably butchered the spelling of his name). The cannelloni specials was outstanding as was the rest of our food. We will be back before we head home.

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  5. WilliamH

    Palm Springs3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent menu. Celery soup was wonderful. Agla Olio was the best! Always has been.

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  6. Tom VIP

    Dallas21 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We thoroughly enjoyed our Wedding anniversary dinner at Al Dente Trattoria Toscana and Bar on 3/17/2025. Our first time at this wonderful eatery in the heart of Palm Springs, CA. We had the pleasure of Sabrina as our server that night and she was personable and professional. In fact, all of the several wait staff who attended to us and our needs were just as professional as Sabrina. My dining companion and I started out with a glass of pink sparkling wine to toast our 46th anniversary then began our dinner service with a delicious Mista Italiana salad and a plate of Tricolore salad. We split a plate of Pollo Marsala and an order of wonderfully earthy Risotto Tre Funghi. Both dishes were superbly presented, hot and tasted great. To accompany or entrees, we enjoyed a glass of the House Chianti. All the while during our time at Al Dente, not once were we rushed or felt like the wait staff was hovering. Professional, all around. Can’t ask for much more than that in a restaurant. All in all, we enjoyed our time at Al Dente Trattoria Toscana and Bar and will be back, soon! June and Tom S. Colleyville, TX

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  7. Steve VIP

    New York City14 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on March 17, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 3
    Food was great. Service was poor. It took forever to get cocktail order and mt friends question was never answered about if non alcoholuc beer was in stock when it was on the menu. Disappointing. Will have to 2nd guess as whether to go back.
    Al denteResponded 7 days ago
    Hi Steve, Thank you for dining with us and for sharing your feedback. We're really glad to hear that you enjoyed the food! We sincerely apologize for the service issues you experienced—your experience is not the standard we strive for. We do have new team members in training, and we’ll be working closely with them to ensure better communication and efficiency. We truly appreciate your patience and would love the opportunity to provide you with a much better experience next time. Please let us know when you plan to visit again—we’d love to welcome you back! -Kendra Al dente

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  8. Leland VIP

    Detroit14 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 16, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Always a great experience with superior service, excellent kitchen and check out the vegan friendly soup of the day. Good wine list at very reasonable prices for value. Outside patio with occasional street musicians entertaining is great fun. Inside dining when weather requires it is warm and intimate. Our favorite server Gonzalo is always on his game. Our “go to” in Palm Springs with its wonderful collection of excellent dining. 

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  9. midwestmarc14 VIP

    Palm Springs39 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on March 16, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    The staff were the stars of this dining experience. My husband and I split a burrata salad and chicken parm; our friends had the artichoke chicken and frutte del mar. The dishes were average on the whole. The Burratas were good and fresh the rest of the salad was weak. The chicken parm was basic and really lacked overall flavor, as well as the crispness, of the breadcrumb coating. The mark of a real Italian restaurant is great bread, IMO, and their bread was literally inedible. The staff were lovely. Patient, so respectful and accommodating. Physically, a small, comfortable indoor space and a larger, great outdoor space. I don’t believe any of us will return.
    Al denteResponded 7 days ago
    Hi Marcia, Thank you for dining with us and for sharing your feedback. We’re so happy to hear that our staff made a great impression—they truly care about providing a welcoming and accommodating experience. We’re sorry to hear that the food didn’t meet your expectations. We always strive for flavorful, high-quality dishes, and your input helps us improve. If something isn’t to your liking, please don’t hesitate to let our staff know in the moment—we’re always happy to make adjustments to ensure you have the best experience possible. We’d love the opportunity to welcome you back and make it right. If you decide to give us another try, please feel free to reach out. Best, Kendra Al dente

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  10. OpenTable Diner VIP

    Portland4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 15, 2025

    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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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 1141 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

  • 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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