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Johnny Costa's, Palm Springs, CA

Johnny Costa's

4.8
4.8
2336 Reviews
$31 to $50
Italian
440 S Palm Canyon Dr, Palm Springs, CA 92262-7304

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2 people
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7:00 PM
Booked 15 times today

About this restaurant

  • Good for special occasions
  • Neighborhood gem
  • Charming
From the classic Italian music to the candlelit tables, the nostalgic atmosphere at Johnny Costa’s Ristorante feels like traveling back to midcentury times. It’s no wonder Frank Sinatra was once a regular at this fine Italian restaurant, which has been honored by Palm Springs Life as best Italian restaurant for 10 consecutive years. The Costa family continues the legacy of late chef-owner Johnny Costa, who was pals with Sinatra when he moved to Hollywood from New York in the 1960s, and a decade later served as the singer’s personal chef at his desert home. Costa’s pedigree lives on in his legendary recipes, including his classic cioppino. Open for dinner at 5 p.m. Closed Sunday & Monday

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Italian, Seafood
  • Hours of operation
    Dinner Tue–Thu 5:00 pm–9:30 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–10:30 pm
  • Phone number
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Executive chef
    Vince Costa
  • Private party facilities
    Private banquet room available for groups of 15 – 35. Group/Banquet menus can be customized to fit your budget and group needs.
  • Neighborhood
    Palm Springs
  • Cross street
    Ramon/Baristo
  • Parking details
    Parking in front of the restaurant on Palm Canyon Drive and a parking lot behind the restaurant on Indian Canyon Drive.
  • Public transit
    SunLine Public Transit
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Delivery, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, View, Wine

What 2,336 people are saying

Johnny Costa's reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.8
4.8 based on recent ratings
  • 4.8Food
  • 4.8Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4.5Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Palm Springs / Palm Desert Cities

    Best Overall

  • Palm Springs / Palm Desert Cities

    Best Food

  • Palm Springs / Palm Desert Cities

    Italian

  • Palm Springs / Palm Desert

    Best Overall

  • Palm Springs / Palm Desert

    Best Food

  • Palm Springs / Palm Desert

    Italian

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Johnny Costa's offers a "wonderful dining experience" with "consistently excellent food and service." Renowned for its "authentic Italian cuisine," the restaurant's highlights include "delicious veal piccata" and "amazing calamari." The "friendly and attentive staff" complements the "pleasant ambiance," making it a "favorite spot" for both locals and visitors in Palm Springs.
2,336 Reviews
  1. Jay VIP

    Chicago13 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Martinis are full size and perfectly prepared. Veal Picatta is East coast quality. All around predictably good!

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  2. marc

    Palm Springs42 reviews

    4.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    delicious as always. The best veal Parm in the Coachella Valley.

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  3. John

    Seattle27 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Perfect place for anniversary dinner! Service was attentive and food was spot on! On our restaurant list for Italian food! And thank you for being part of Dining for Life! It’s wonderful to see businesses supporting the community this way!

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  4. Kathleen VIP

    Palm Springs125 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We love Johnny Costa's Ristorante. Been dining with the family for 25 + years. We supported Dining out for Life last night. If you haven't been I highly recommend and make a reservation. Its perfect weather now and the patio is great.

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  5. Rashid

    Palm Springs2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We've been coming here for nearly 30 years. It was a favorite of my grandparents, then my mother, and now my wife and I. This time, I took my mother and her cousin for a wonderful dinner. We all had the Ciopinno and loved it. We finished with cannolis. How perfect can you get? I cook Italian myself and as a result, rarely eat out at Italian Restaurants save Johnny Costa's. If you go, you will wish you could eat all your meals there.

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  6. Jessica

    Orange County1 review

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Was excellent food. A lot of portions. Great service

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  7. Russell

    Palm Springs2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Perfect restaurant for a fantastic dining experience.

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  8. Caroline VIP

    Palm Springs7 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 18, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent in every way from drinks to dinner. One of our favorite places in Palm Springs.

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  9. Jennifer VIP

    Naples20 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 17, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Service was incredible, ambiance was very beautiful and an excellent walk down memory lane with photos of Sinatra, Marilyn and Dean. Food was amazing. Pasta was delicious, bread and salad were fresh. Drinks were invented. Great choice and highly recommend.

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  10. Chip VIP

    Palm Springs14 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 17, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    If you don’t stop here to eat you’ll miss a Palm Springs legend. Food, service, crowd… as good as it gets. Italian? Johnny Costa’s. PERIOD.

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FAQs

Johnny Costa's offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (760) 325-4556.

Johnny Costa's is rated 4.8 stars by 2336 OpenTable diners.

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

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Booked 15 times today
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440 S Palm Canyon Dr, Palm Springs, CA 92262-7304

Additional information

  • Cross street
    Ramon/Baristo
  • Neighborhood
    Palm Springs
  • Hours of operation
    Dinner Tue–Thu 5:00 pm–9:30 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–10:30 pm
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Italian, Seafood
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Parking details
    Parking in front of the restaurant on Palm Canyon Drive and a parking lot behind the restaurant on Indian Canyon Drive.
  • Public transit
    SunLine Public Transit
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Vince Costa
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Delivery, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, View, Wine
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