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Le Donne Cucina Italiana, Palm Desert, CA

Le Donne Cucina Italiana

4.7
4.7
1115 Reviews
$30 and under
Italian

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2 people
19:00
Booked 16 times today
  • Neighbourhood gem
  • Great for outdoor dining
  • Charming
Taste the authentic flavors of Italy at Le Donne Cucina Italiana! Voted best Italian restaurant in Palm Desert three years running by the Desert Sun and Palm Springs Life, Le Donne Cucina Italiana makes pastas fresh every day using old-world techniques. You'll love the sophisticated atmosphere and delicious, authentic Italian dishes.

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Italian
  • Hours of Operation
    Dinner Mon–Sat 16:00–20:30
  • Phone number
    (760) 773-9441
  • Payment Options
    Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive Chef
    Guillermo Cruz
  • Private party facilities
    Our party area can accommodate up to 50 guests.
  • Area
    Palm Desert
  • Cross Street
    Hwy 111 & El Paseo
  • Parking details
    Private Lot
  • Additional
    Bar Dining, Beer, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeaway, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 1,115 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
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.2Ambience
  • 4.7Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Palm Springs / Palm Desert Cities

    Best Value

  • Palm Springs / Palm Desert Cities

    Neighbourhood gem

  • Palm Springs / Palm Desert Cities

    Italian

  • Palm Springs / Palm Desert

    Best Value

  • Palm Springs / Palm Desert

    Neighbourhood gem

  • Palm Springs / Palm Desert

    Italian

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Le Donne Cucina Italiana offers "outstanding food and service" with a "large, authentic menu." Known for "homemade pasta" and "amazing eggplant parm," it's a "hidden gem" with reasonable prices and a "fun, energetic atmosphere." The staff is "friendly and accommodating," making it a "favorite Italian restaurant in the desert."

1,115 Reviews
  1. robert

    VIP

    Los Angeles

    12 reviews

    3.0

    12 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    Compared to previous visits this one was not up to par. Service was slow, the food was adequate not up to their usual standards. Maybe because they were a little overwhelmed with it being Valentines’s Day.

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  2. Ken

    St. Louis

    8 reviews

    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The staff, homemade pasta, secret recipes along with delicious choices made for the perfect Valentine dinner.

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  3. Allen

    VIP

    Greater Boston

    43 reviews

    5.0

    43 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    We ate outside and it was fine. The food was generally good, but half the mussels didn’t open. We mentioned it to a bus boy who never arranged to bring any replacements. Other than that, the food was quite tasty. It did take a long time for the bread to arrive, but it did arrive warm.

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  4. John

    VIP

    Vancouver

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Delicious food! Friendly helpful service! Very helpful with food allergies. Staff were hustling to get the job done but would stop to nicely answer questions if asked. There seemed to be several “regulars” which is generally a good sign for value with quality. Can’t wait to go back!

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  5. Tony

    San Diego

    10 reviews

    5.0

    10 reviews

    Dined on 9 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Friendly neighborhood atmosphere, unlike the more stuffy places on El Paseo. Our server, Karen, was charming and helpful. We were a party of four. Each had a different dish. All outstanding.

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  6. GEOFFREY

    VIP

    Nashville

    24 reviews

    5.0

    24 reviews

    Dined on 8 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Food is excellent and comes out fast and hot. We were seated outside and space heaters were provided. Restaurant is located in a shopping center so parking is plentiful. We arrived 40 minutes before our reservation time but were able to be seated. The employees were very friendly and a 25% tip is warranted. We definitely will come to this restaurant again.

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  7. Anna

    VIP

    Vancouver

    26 reviews

    3.0

    26 reviews

    Dined on 8 February 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 2
    Tasty dinner but the noisy, overly warm setting left us disappointed. Our table of 5 might as well have been a table of 10 with our table close to neighbouring diners. Our waitress did not accommodate our request to divide our bill. With today’s technology such an easy thing to do. Disappointed in the whole experience.

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  8. Wendy

    VIP

    San Francisco

    38 reviews

    5.0

    38 reviews

    Dined on 7 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    Best lasagne! Servers so friendly and accommodating

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  9. NANCY

    Palm Springs

    111 reviews

    5.0

    111 reviews

    Dined on 7 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Always such a pleasure to dine at this neighborhood gem. The food is always wonderful, the ambience is warm and inviting, and the service is always great!

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  10. Carrie

    VIP

    Cleveland

    27 reviews

    5.0

    27 reviews

    Dined on 4 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Amazing food and service! Best italian food in the Desert!

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FAQs

Le Donne Cucina Italiana offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (760) 773-9441.

Le Donne Cucina Italiana is rated 4.7 stars by 1115 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a booking

2 people
19:00
Booked 16 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Le Donne Cucina Italiana

72-624 El Paseo Ste C7, Palm Desert, CA 92260

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    Hwy 111 & El Paseo
  • Area
    Palm Desert
  • Hours of Operation
    Dinner Mon–Sat 16:00–20:30
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Italian
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Private Lot
  • Payment Options
    Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive Chef
    Guillermo Cruz
  • Additional
    Bar Dining, Beer, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeaway, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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