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Ristorante Mamma Gina, Palm Desert, CA

Ristorante Mamma Gina

4.6
4.6
1653 Reviews
$31 to $50
Italian

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 11 times today
  • Good for special occasions
  • Great for happy hour
  • Neighborhood gem
Now Open for a Wonderful Indoor & Outdoor Dining Experience!
For over 34 years, Ristorante Mamma Gina has been serving truly authentic Tuscan dishes to the Palm Desert community.
Our family grew up in Florence, and we love sharing the delicious flavors and traditional recipes that have been passed down through the generations.
It's a real passion for us -- giving our best and showing total devotion to our customers is just what we do. We consider every member of our team and every person who walks in our doors as a part of the family. With a welcoming atmosphere and meals that are sure to delight, we'll make you feel as if you've stepped into Florence.

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Italian, Contemporary Italian, Bar / Lounge / Bottle Service
  • Hours of operation
    Lunch Mon–Sat 11:30 am–2:30 pm Happy Hour Mon–Thu, Sun 4:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 4:00 pm–9:30 pm Dinner Mon–Thu 4:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–9:30 pm Sun 5:00 pm–9:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (760) 568-9898
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Executive chef
    Chef Tony
  • Private party facilities
    Wine room up to 16 peoplePrivate dining room up to 50 people. For more information contact Alex at alex.mammagina@yahoo.com
  • Neighborhood
    Palm Desert
  • Cross street
    San Luis Rey
  • Parking details
    Self-parking on El Paseo along with valet parking; self-parking in the back lot
  • Additional
    Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Delivery, Full Bar, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 1,653 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.6
4.6 based on recent ratings
  • 4.6Food
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4.5Value

NoiseModerate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Ristorante Mamma Gina offers a delightful Italian dining experience in Palm Desert, with "fabulous meals" and "top notch service." Guests rave about the "authentic pasta carbonara" and "delicious mushroom soup." The ambiance is warm and inviting, making it perfect for special occasions. Friendly staff ensure a memorable visit every time.

1,653 Reviews
  1. Judith

    Phoenix

    7 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Our dining experience at Mama Gina’s was wonderful. The service was spectacular, the food was delicious and the ambiance was wonderful. It was our first time dining in the main dining room and definitely will not be our last! Very fine dining experience!!!

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  2. John

    Las Vegas

    50 reviews

    5.0

    50 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food and the service were wonderful. The restaurant however, should have a dress code. No tee shirts, short/ shorts and no jeans.

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  3. Gary

    San Francisco

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Cesar, our waiter, was fantastic. The food was wonderful! There were four of us, three had pasta and I had the filet mignon. My steak was terrific, served with spinach and these extraordinary fried potatoes. Delicious! Everyone said their pasta dish was cooked properly and and very tasty. I would definitely come back and want to try the pasta next visit!

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  4. Daniel

    Los Angeles

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 17, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Overall experience was amazing! Ambiance, food, service all impeccable! Our server Francisco had great recommendations and was the ultimate host!

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  5. Stephen

    Palm Springs

    5 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on November 16, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    White table cloth, traditional, Italian food, attentive and professional service with Sinatra music playing in the background couldn’t ask for more. We love this place. 

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  6. Scott

    Chicago

    14 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    14 reviews

    Dined on November 15, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This was at least our fourth time dining at Ristorante Mamma Gina’s. The hospitality, service, food and atmosphere were terrific yesterday (11/14/24). We enjoyed the Mediterranean Salmon, the Linguine with Seafood, and the Carbonara - all excellent.

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  7. OpenTable Diner

    Palm Springs

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on November 13, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Friendly greeting like an old friend. Makes you feel welcomed. Wait staff is personable and professional. You are well looked after from recommended dishes to drink choices. Entrees were tasty and well plated. Desert was fresh and impressive.

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  8. Keith

    Palm Springs

    9 reviews

    5.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on November 13, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Mama Gina’s never disappoints me. Went with an old favorite, Bolognese sauce over pappardelle and it was great.

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  9. Ken

    Vancouver

    15 reviews

    4.0

    15 reviews

    Dined on November 10, 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Food and service was excellent. Unfortunately the Seafood Mare was significantly over salted.

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  10. Mike

    Central Coast

    31 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    31 reviews

    Dined on November 10, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Always our Italian go to for dinner! Superb and eloquent!

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FAQs

Ristorante Mamma Gina does offer delivery in partnership with Postmates. Ristorante Mamma Gina also offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (760) 568-9898.

Ristorante Mamma Gina is rated 4.6 stars by 1653 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 11 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Ristorante Mamma Gina

73-705 El Paseo, Palm Desert, CA 92260

Additional information

  • Cross street
    San Luis Rey
  • Neighborhood
    Palm Desert
  • Hours of operation
    Lunch Mon–Sat 11:30 am–2:30 pm Happy Hour Mon–Thu, Sun 4:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 4:00 pm–9:30 pm Dinner Mon–Thu 4:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–9:30 pm Sun 5:00 pm–9:00 pm
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Italian, Contemporary Italian, Bar / Lounge / Bottle Service
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Parking details
    Self-parking on El Paseo along with valet parking; self-parking in the back lot
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Chef Tony
  • Additional
    Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Delivery, Full Bar, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Phone number
    (760) 568-9898
  • Private party facilities
    Wine room up to 16 peoplePrivate dining room up to 50 people. For more information contact Alex at alex.mammagina@yahoo.com
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