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Interior - Castelli's, Palm Desert, CA

Castelli's

4.8 (5464)
$31 to $50
Italian
73098 Highway 111, Palm Desert, CA 92260

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Castelli's

4.8
$31 to $50
Italian
Palm Desert

Make a reservation

2 people
7:30 PM
Booked 45 times today

About this restaurant

  • Neighborhood gem
  • Good for special occasions
  • Charming
Named by Zagat Survey America’s 1,000 top Italian restaurants. Enter the doors of Castelli’s and you’ll believe you have just stepped into a small bistro in romantic Tuscany.

No baseball hats, no tank tops and no flip flops.
Womens designer hats are allowed.


* As of Jan 31, 2023, Castelli's is no longer accepting the $25.00 Hanson's Garage Door Gift Certificates.
**The promotion has expired**

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Fine Dining
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Italian, Steak, Seafood
  • Hours of operation
    Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Phone number
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Executive chef
    Victor Martin
  • Catering
    We cater wedding receptions, private parties, or any occasion.
  • Private party facilities
    Castelli’s Ristorante’s elegant dining rooms offer the perfect setting for holiday parties, client appreciation, sporting events, birthdays, presentations. Our newest VIP room on 2nd floor features 65"TV, balcony, fireplace & restroom. View prix fixed banquet menu's and wine list castellis.net
  • Private party contact
    Anita Owens: (760) 285-1892
  • Neighborhood
    Palm Desert
  • Cross street
    Monterey Ave.
  • Parking details
    Complimentary valet parking.
  • Entertainment
    Nightly live piano/vocals with Patrick Tuzzolino or Joe Jaggi 6PM.
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Corkage Fee, Entertainment, Full Bar, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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Reviews

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Reviews from people who have dined at Castelli's.

4.8

4.8
(5464)
  • 4.7Food
  • 4.8Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.4Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

  • Palm Springs / Palm Desert Cities

    Italian

  • Palm Springs / Palm Desert

    Italian

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Castelli's in Palm Desert offers "amazing food" and "top-notch service" with an "old-school Italian" ambiance. Guests appreciate the "unique sauces" and "delicious garlic bread." The staff, including "fantastic" servers like Jack and Sergio, ensure a warm welcome. It's a "must-try" for Italian cuisine lovers, consistently delivering a "wonderful dining experience."
5,464 Reviews
  1. Craig Gold

    Minneapolis9 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Always great! It is fun to go to a nice restaurant where everything is done well, and you have wonderful, professional staff interacting with you. It’s one of our must do’s every time we are in town.

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  2. Mark Gold

    Palm Springs58 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Another great experience. Consistently excellent food.

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  3. John Gold

    San Francisco29 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food and service fantastic as always. Large cocktails served.

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  4. Corkie

    Portland1 review

    5.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The service was outstanding! The food amazing. Definitely on the will return to and recommend!

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  5. Charles Gold

    San Diego117 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Wow. This place has the most organized and quick moving staff I have ever seen. Food was good. Waiter was friendly and professional. Martinis were outstanding.

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  6. Michael Gold

    Orange County6 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Multiple visits. Always Pleasant Attentive service. Excellent quality food and ambiance

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  7. Mark Gold

    Washington DC98 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Castelli's is the ultimate desert destination for an evening of classic Italian food and old world ambiance. We expected the Rat Pack to walk through the door at any minute. No doubt, this is one of our favorite spots in Palm Desert!

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  8. Benjamin Gold

    Denver26 reviews

    3.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 4
    Terrible service and very slow. I’ve dined here many times and this was my worst experience.

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  9. Kristi Gold

    Palm Springs40 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Never disappoints. Reliable good food and service. Portions are large, especially pastas. Prices are reasonable.

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  10. Debbie Gold

    Seattle21 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Outstanding evening! All three of us ordered the Bolognese with 2 of us adding the sausage on top. The staff was outstanding +++

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Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Fine Dining
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Italian, Steak, Seafood
  • Hours of operation
    Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Phone number
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Executive chef
    Victor Martin
  • Catering
    We cater wedding receptions, private parties, or any occasion.
  • Private party facilities
    Castelli’s Ristorante’s elegant dining rooms offer the perfect setting for holiday parties, client appreciation, sporting events, birthdays, presentations. Our newest VIP room on 2nd floor features 65"TV, balcony, fireplace & restroom. View prix fixed banquet menu's and wine list castellis.net
  • Private party contact
    Anita Owens: (760) 285-1892
  • Neighborhood
    Palm Desert
  • Cross street
    Monterey Ave.
  • Parking details
    Complimentary valet parking.
  • Entertainment
    Nightly live piano/vocals with Patrick Tuzzolino or Joe Jaggi 6PM.
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Corkage Fee, Entertainment, Full Bar, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine

FAQs

Castelli's is an old‑school, romantic Italian spot, warm, candlelit with live piano music, walls of Hollywood photos, and multiple dining rooms (plus a front patio) that range from lively to more intimate.

Smart casual is the guide, polished but relaxed; note the house asks guests to avoid baseball hats, tank tops and flip‑flops (women's designer hats are allowed).

Yes, Castelli's offers patio dining: several guests mention being seated on the front/covered patio and enjoying their meal there.

Fettuccine Alfredo, it’s listed on the menu as the house specialty, and multiple guests call it a must-order and praise its richness.

Castelli's does offer private parties, guests note a back dining room with gorgeous murals that is used for private events and larger groups.

Portions at Castelli's are generous, guests frequently mention hearty servings and taking leftovers home.

Yes, Castelli's is well suited to a date night, with a dimly lit, romantic atmosphere, live piano, and many guests celebrating anniversaries there.

Yes, families are regular guests and many reviewers describe warm, attentive service for family dinners, with servers who remember children and make visits feel welcoming.

For a calmer, less-rushed visit head early in dinner service, around 5:15–5:30, when guests report quieter tables; by about 8:00 pm the dining room is often full and lively with piano music.

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Castelli's

4.8
$31 to $50
Italian
Palm Desert

Make a reservation

2 people
7:30 PM
Booked 45 times today
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