Authentic Italian cuisine doesn’t come any better than at Castelli’s . The protions are ample, the ambience is warm and friendly and the crowd is like one big family. On any given night you may find a celebrity or two.

Located in the heart of Palm Desert, Castelli’s is a wonderul place for a drink, dinner or a casual evening with friends around the piano bar. Reservations are suggested during season.

The restaurant scene in the Palm Springs Desert Resorts area is extensive. Many world class chefs migrate to the desert by way of personal invitation from a large venue or to personally reinvent themselves by opening their own restaurant.

The opportunity to live and work where the quality of life is rich, the culinary stage is world renowned and the cross section of clientele is diverse is intoxicating to premier chefs from around the United States and the World for that matter.

Prime steaks use to be the mainstay of fine dining in the desert.

Now you can easily find authentic Italian fare, French cuisine, and California classics in every city. While many of the premier restaurants are within major resorts, you will find as you walk along El Paseo in Palm Desert or Palm Canyon Drive in Palm Springs, a long list of memorable, mouth watering, independently owned gems. The Palm Springs desert resort restaurant scene has all the usual national chains and fast food joints, but part of the fun of traveling is sampling the local cuisine. With that in mind, branch out and give a few locally-owned Palm Springs restaurants a shot.

The Palm Springs Desert Resorts area offers choices for those who crave comfort food and those who savor more international flavors, fans of out-of-the-way spots as well as proponents of stylish, upscale dining rooms.

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HAPPY DINING IN THE DESERT!!

Decadent desserts are made in-house daily, and are perfectly complimented by a cappuccino, latte or an endless pot of coffee.

Dine inside in air-conditioned comfort, or enjoy the stunning mountain views from our beautiful riverside terrace, where live music plays during lunch and dinner. We offer generous portions at reasonable prices in a family friendly atmosphere everyone will enjoy.

PIERO’S ACQUA PAZZA

Although set within the casino, you are completely removed for the gambling vibe and dining is an experience all its own. Chef de Cuisine Juan Gonzalez presents Chef Freddy’s fusion of California cuisine with Latin American and Italian tastes on a menu that changes twice yearly and is true global fare.

The focus of POM is to erve only the freshest and healthiest ingredients prepared creatively and presented beautifully. The menus is extensive promising that your pallet will be deliciously served. The bar is a lively locals spot with an extensive wine list and the bar full of unique and popular libations. Open seven days a week.

POM RESTAURANT         84245 Indio Springs Dr. Indio Ca           760 342-5000

Tradition and a relentless commitment to dining excellence inspired a unique fusion of timeless tastes with modern style.

The Delgado Family welcomes you to try their family recipes and new creations while enjoying their award winning atmosphere, cuisine, patio and of course margaritas. There are seven private dining rooms to accommodate groups large and small. Come and experience the spirit of Mexico in the heart of Rancho Mirage.

LAS CASUELAS NUEVAS      700500 Hwy 111 Rancho Mirage, Ca.       760 328-8844

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Ristorante Mamma Gina has been a landmark of the most traditional Florentine cuisine in Italy since 1956. Enjoy authentic Italian faire, in a warm and inviting atmosphere.

Enjoy the valley’s greatest value with our new Wine Club Membership.

RISTORANTE MAMMA GINAS       73705 El Paseo Dr, Palm Desert Ca.      760 568 9898

http://www.ristorantemammagina.com

Comfortable yet upscale, come for a cocktail straight from the golf course or arrive all dressed up for a night on the town. Live entertainment nightly, sit by the fireplace, sip your cocktails and listen to the piano performance in the background.

VICKY’S OF SANTA FE 45100 Club Dr. Indian Wells, Ca.

760 345-9770

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Why do we call ourselves LG’s Prime Steakhouse? Quite simply because PRIME is the best by any standard and is the USDA’s highest designation for beef. PRIME steaks have the necessary marbling, that imparts a unique combination of taste and texture, which defines the ultimate steak-eating experience.

LG’s now offers nine different USDA PRIME ONLY sizzling steaks, and boasts a rare “on premises” dry-age facility for it’s “Jewel in the Crown”, a 24 oz. Porterhouse for one and an even bigger 30 oz. Porterhouse named “The Gold Strike 49er”. In addition, LG’s features formula-fed rack of lamb, a generous cut of Prime Rib, and other non-steak entrees including Fresh Fish of the Day, a Colossal Poupon Lobster Tail, King Crab Legs, and a Whole Oven-roasted Chicken Breast. Whatever your choice of entree, the best way to begin your dining experience is with LG’s table-side Caesar salad, made from scratch using only the finest of ingredients. LG’s wine list of over 500 selections is the largest of any steakhouse in the Palm Springs area. Varieties from around the world as well as a heavy concentration of red wine from major California and old world producers. The perfect complement to our first class steaks.

LG’s PRIME STEAKHOUSE       3 Locations    PALM SPRINGS – PALM DESERT – LA QUINTA   

760 779-9799       http://www.lgsprimesteakhouse.com

Romantic booths, a bustling bar, and live entertainment on weekends. Enjoy an evening on their intimate patio or a late night cocktail in the very freindly and comfortable CorkTree bar. hatever the occasion, your visit to the Corktree in Palm Desert will leave you satisfied on every level.

A favorite of year round residents, this restaurant caterers to those who love fine food, appreciate fine wines and enjoy quality time spent in a relaxing, upscale but unpretentious atmosphere.

Chef Herve’s splendid offerings are served to you in an intimate, upscale yet comfortable enviornment. California cuisine, desert style. Also offering one of the largest California wine collections in the desert. The list has been designed to introduce a selection of wines that may be new or unfamiliar to their guests. They have constructed a list on the principles of progressive listing.

Their wines will be listed from sweet and light bodied wines with little acidity, oak and tannins to semi-sweet and medium bodied wines with light acidity, oak and tannins and then to dry and full bodied wines with distinctive acidity, oak and tannins. Only 2 years old and already a Zagat award winner!

THE CORKTREE RESTAURANT 74950 Country Club Drive, Palm Desert. 760 779 0123

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