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Backstreet Bistro Palm Desert, Palm Desert, CA

Backstreet Bistro Palm Desert

4.7
4.7
986 Reviews
$30 and under
Italian

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2 people
19:00
Booked 11 times today
  • Neighbourhood gem
  • Great for outdoor dining
  • Charming
Come and enjoy our fresh and authentic italian cuisine our friendly and family oriented staff is looking forward to provide you with a delightful dining experience on our quaint and comfortable patio . We are looking forward to serve you with our delicious daily specials and our incredible hand selected wine list. You can make reservation by phone or on our website http://www.backstreetbistroelpaseo.com/reservations- . Backstreet Bistro, a place where friends meet friends!

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Italian, American, Contemporary Italian
  • Hours of Operation
    Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 16:00–20:00 Fri, Sat 16:00–21:00
  • Phone number
    (760) 346-6393
  • Website
    http://www.backstreetbistroelpaseo.com/
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive Chef
    Chef Salvador Gallaga
  • Catering
    for any private Catering contact Carlos Hernandez General Manager 928-920-2640
  • Private party facilities
    for any private Events contact Carlos Hernandez General Manager 928-920-2640
  • Location
    72820 El Paseo, Palm Desert, CA 92260
  • Area
    Palm Desert
  • Cross Street
    Sopping center in the corner of El Paseo and Highway 74
  • Parking details
    Public Lot
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cafe, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Delivery, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Kosher, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeaway, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Menu

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What 986 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
  • 4.6Food
  • 4.8Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4.6Value

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Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Backstreet Bistro in Palm Desert offers a "wonderful meal and service" with dishes like Sand Dabs and lasagna being highly praised. Known for its "charming" atmosphere, attentive staff, and "delicious" Italian cuisine, it has a lovely patio ambiance. Enjoy half-price wine and a diverse menu, making it a "hidden gem."

986 Reviews

  1. jill

    Palm Springs

    11 reviews

    5.0

    11 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great dinner, service excellent. I have been here before and loved it.. Highly recommend

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  2. Cliff

    Portland

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Excellent service, attentive, good food and nice setting.

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  3. Lisa

    Jackson Hole

    9 reviews

    5.0

    9 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The bolognese was amazing with the Al Gusto ravioli. Service was great. Would dine here again.

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  4. Stephen

    Phoenix

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Best lasagna I've ever had in a restaurant! Had a later reservation but the staff didn't rush us to finish our wine and they were friendly and attentive. Will go back on our next trip to PS.

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  5. Becca Brundage

    VIP

    Palm Springs

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We sat outside, near a heater and it was perfect….twinkling lights and not noisy. Service was attentive but not rushed. Food (appetizers, salads, entrees and desserts) were all very good.

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  6. DAVID

    VIP

    Washington DC

    13 reviews

    5.0

    13 reviews

    Dined on 11 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    The food and service was great. I had the veal parmigiana and my wife had sandabs. Both were great. We also enjoyed the tomato bisque. The cappuccino and chocolate cake was a nice finale. What I really liked was that they genuinely appreciated our business. When the manager saw that we finished our dinners he brought out the chef to tell us he was happy we enjoyed our meal.

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  7. Patrick

    Palm Springs

    63 reviews

    4.0

    63 reviews

    Dined on 10 December 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Welcome was warm, though a bit harried even though the restaurant was not that busy. We were 6, the only table set up for 6 was outside on the patio; this turned out to be OK for the temperature, but there was some wind, so together with the temp, it felt too cold; we moved indoors. But there were no table for 6, so they cobbled 2 tables together, one short and small, the other taller and longer, so not at the same level and a bit stretched to have a conversation. The food was good overall; the calamari was excellent; the wedge salad was a salad but not a wedge, still with good tasty things on top of the romaine lettuce; the cream sauce on the chicken was very creamy though not with distinctive flavors, could have been "notched up" in terms of taste. It was a pleasant evening, but it could have been enhanced with a bit of focus on "taste" in the kitchen.

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  8. Joey

    VIP

    Palm Springs

    16 reviews

    4.0

    16 reviews

    Dined on 9 December 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    This restaurant has changed its direction and the kitchen is now offering food that is less Italian fare and more Asian??? Edamame as an appetizer and teriyaki salmon as an entree special? This menu is veering off direction and needs to find its way back to classic and authentic Italian cuisine or else I’m departing….

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  9. John

    Los Angeles

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on 9 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Quaint, cozy restaurant on quiet and non-pretentious side of El Paseo. Excellent service and ambience. Great Italian specialties!

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  10. Megan

    VIP

    Palm Springs

    18 reviews

    5.0

    18 reviews

    Dined on 7 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    It was my second time here and my friend said, ‘Why don’t we come here more often?’ It is a very pretty, and comfortablerestaurant with great food and service. We both had lasagna and for dessert, tiramisu and sorbet/gelato. Delicious! We for sure will be back sooner rather than later!

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FAQs

Backstreet Bistro Palm Desert offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (760) 346-6393.

Backstreet Bistro Palm Desert is rated 4.7 stars by 986 OpenTable diners.

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

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2 people
19:00
Booked 11 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Backstreet Bistro Palm Desert

72820 El Paseo, Palm Desert, CA 92260

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    Sopping center in the corner of El Paseo and Highway 74
  • Area
    Palm Desert
  • Hours of Operation
    Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 16:00–20:00 Fri, Sat 16:00–21:00
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Italian, American, Contemporary Italian
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Public Lot
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive Chef
    Chef Salvador Gallaga
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cafe, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Delivery, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Kosher, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeaway, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Website
    http://www.backstreetbistroelpaseo.com/
  • Phone number
    (760) 346-6393
  • Catering
    for any private Catering contact Carlos Hernandez General Manager 928-920-2640
  • Private party facilities
    for any private Events contact Carlos Hernandez General Manager 928-920-2640
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