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Johnny Costa's, Palm Springs, CA

Johnny Costa's

4.8
4.8
2216 Reviews
$31 to $50
Italian

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2 people
19:00
Booked 14 times today
  • Good for special occasions
  • Neighbourhood gem
  • Charming
From the classic Italian music to the candlelit tables, the nostalgic atmosphere at Johnny Costa’s Ristorante feels like traveling back to midcentury times. It’s no wonder Frank Sinatra was once a regular at this fine Italian restaurant, which has been honored by Palm Springs Life as best Italian restaurant for 10 consecutive years. The Costa family continues the legacy of late chef-owner Johnny Costa, who was pals with Sinatra when he moved to Hollywood from New York in the 1960s, and a decade later served as the singer’s personal chef at his desert home. Costa’s pedigree lives on in his legendary recipes, including his classic cioppino. Open for dinner at 5 p.m. Closed Sunday & Monday

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Italian, Seafood
  • Hours of Operation
    Dinner Tue–Thu 17:00–21:30 Fri, Sat 17:00–22:30
  • Phone number
    (760) 325-4556
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Executive Chef
    Vince Costa
  • Private party facilities
    Private banquet room available for groups of 15 – 35. Group/Banquet menus can be customized to fit your budget and group needs.
  • Area
    Palm Springs
  • Cross Street
    Ramon/Baristo
  • Parking details
    Parking in front of the restaurant on Palm Canyon Drive and a parking lot behind the restaurant on Indian Canyon Drive.
  • Public transit
    SunLine Public Transit
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Delivery, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeaway, View, Wine

What 2,216 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.8
4.8 based on recent ratings
  • 4.8Food
  • 4.8Service
  • 4.5Ambience
  • 4.4Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Palm Springs / Palm Desert Cities

    Italian

  • Palm Springs / Palm Desert

    Italian

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Johnny Costa's Ristorante in Palm Springs offers "excellent Italian food" and a "classic atmosphere" that charms with movie-era nostalgia. Renowned for dishes like Steak Sinatra, patrons enjoy a "wonderful experience" with "phenomenal" service. The family-operated restaurant stands out for its value, friendly staff, and consistently delightful menu.

2,216 Reviews
  1. Chris

    VIP

    Orange County

    64 reviews

    4.0

    64 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    Good, straightforward Italian cuisine in an upscale eatery. Part of the prize is thinking about who used to eat here.

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  2. Jacci

    VIP

    Vancouver

    50 reviews

    5.0

    50 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    amazingly amazing, as usual! The food the waitress, the ambiance!

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  3. David

    San Francisco

    8 reviews

    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    This may be the best place in PSP. Food is amazing. Service is really good. Portions are perfect. Prices are very reasonable. I just can’t help going back over and over again.

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  4. Sharon

    Palm Springs

    5 reviews

    4.0

    5 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Fab food! Server very apologetic about the slow bar service.

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  5. Beth

    Minneapolis

    42 reviews

    4.0

    42 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    A few suggestions! You must be willing to eat your bread & salad without a cocktail or wine . Order an extra drink when you place your order so you have something with your meal. Bar is very slow. They were extremely understaffed but our server was excellent and apologized . Apparently they had several staff members call in which is terrible when they know it’s a busy holiday week. Our adult children loved the Chicken Parm. Would go back for that another time. Other entrees just ok! I give them 4 stars as last year when we went everything was amazing which is why we returned . I would call ahead and ask how sold out they are and if it’s full occupancy try another time

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  6. Adam

    Los Angeles

    3 reviews

    4.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Johnny Costa’s is a wonderful option for dinner and is located on the quieter part of Palm Canyon Drive so it’s not as noisy and crowded as other restaurants. The Italian food exceeded our expectations and so did the friendly service! The linguini with clams and white wine sauce was fabulous. We will definitely be coming back here to dine again in the future!

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  7. Dr.Harry

    VIP

    Palm Springs

    638 reviews

    5.0

    638 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Wonderful dining experience - AGAIN! This lovely family owned and operated establishment exudes the spirit and history of Palm Springs. The dishes are tasty and reasonably priced, and the cocktails are generous. The wine list has a full price range of delightful options. Whether "dressed up" or "desert casual," all guests are welcomed with open arms, warmth, and enthusiasm. Predictably one of the most friendly fine dining restaurants in the Coachella Valley.

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  8. Mark

    Salt Lake City

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent good and service. Nice environment. Good wine list

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  9. Mark

    Denver

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Where does one begin. Christmas Eve 2024. The place is abuzz with desert revelers basking in the same climate and atmosphere still in PS here at Johnny Costas. Just sit back and know you’re where you should be. Living it up here in Palm Springs. You’re making history. And never a bad meal. Just amazingly consistent. You simply can’t go wrong. It’s Old School. Palm Springs.

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  10. Amy

    VIP

    St. Louis

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent food, and even better service! Johnny Costa's was a win for Christmas Eve dinner. I highly recommend.

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FAQs

Johnny Costa's offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (760) 325-4556.

Johnny Costa's is rated 4.8 stars by 2216 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 14 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Johnny Costa's

440 S Palm Canyon Dr, Palm Springs, CA 92262-7304

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    Ramon/Baristo
  • Area
    Palm Springs
  • Hours of Operation
    Dinner Tue–Thu 17:00–21:30 Fri, Sat 17:00–22:30
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Italian, Seafood
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Parking details
    Parking in front of the restaurant on Palm Canyon Drive and a parking lot behind the restaurant on Indian Canyon Drive.
  • Public transit
    SunLine Public Transit
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive Chef
    Vince Costa
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Delivery, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeaway, View, Wine
  • Phone number
    (760) 325-4556
  • Private party facilities
    Private banquet room available for groups of 15 – 35. Group/Banquet menus can be customized to fit your budget and group needs.
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