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Ristorante Mamma Gina, Palm Desert, CA

Ristorante Mamma Gina

4.6
4.6
1722 Reviews
$31 to $50
Italian

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2 people
19:00
Booked 8 times today
  • Good for special occasions
  • Romantic
  • Charming
Now Open for a Wonderful Indoor & Outdoor Dining Experience!
For over 34 years, Ristorante Mamma Gina has been serving truly authentic Tuscan dishes to the Palm Desert community.
Our family grew up in Florence, and we love sharing the delicious flavors and traditional recipes that have been passed down through the generations.
It's a real passion for us -- giving our best and showing total devotion to our customers is just what we do. We consider every member of our team and every person who walks in our doors as a part of the family. With a welcoming atmosphere and meals that are sure to delight, we'll make you feel as if you've stepped into Florence.

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Italian, Contemporary Italian, Bar / Lounge / Bottle Service
  • Hours of Operation
    Lunch Mon–Sat 11:30–14:30 Happy Hour Mon–Thu, Sun 16:00–21:00 Fri, Sat 16:00–21:30 Dinner Mon–Thu 16:00–21:00 Fri, Sat 17:00–21:30 Sun 17:00–21:00
  • Phone number
    (760) 568-9898
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Executive Chef
    Chef Tony
  • Private party facilities
    Wine room up to 16 peoplePrivate dining room up to 50 people. For more information contact Alex at alex.mammagina@yahoo.com
  • Area
    Palm Desert
  • Cross Street
    San Luis Rey
  • Parking details
    Self-parking on El Paseo along with valet parking; self-parking in the back lot
  • Additional
    Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Delivery, Full Bar, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeaway, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 1,722 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.6
4.6 based on recent ratings
  • 4.5Food
  • 4.6Service
  • 4.5Ambience
  • 4.3Value

NoiseModerate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Ristorante Mamma Gina in Palm Desert is cherished for its "absolutely amazing food and service," offering a delightful Italian dining experience with a "warm and welcoming ambiance." Known for its "consistently delicious Italian dishes," the restaurant features "excellent service" and "authentic Italian flair." It's a "highly recommended" destination for special occasions.

1,722 Reviews
  1. Hal VIP

    Chicago5 reviews

    2.0

    Dined today

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 3
    They offered a special Price on one of my favorite wines- I ordered it and they were out of it. I then ordered another wine o like very much and they said it was warm and they could not serve it- Then I ordered veal Parmesan and they said they were out of it - mind you my res was 6:30 pm - It is unfortunate when these things happen - if they were out of one thing I could understand. Hard to consider returning for dinner again. They need to Manage their inventory better or remove the out items from The menu or tell the customer they are out before ordering.

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  2. Dan VIP

    San Francisco23 reviews

    3.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    I think if you're looking for very basic Italian food this is the place. I personally found the atmosphere a little sterile. I prefer a little more Italian flair. I had the veal scaloppine with mushrooms and found it a bit light on the mushroom sauce and in need of salt. It came with mashed potatoes that I would replace with risotto. It also came with cooked spinach that I would replace with some other vegetable. My wife had the five cheese ravioli special and said it was delicious. My friend had the spaghetti bolognese and said it was light on the meat. Cocktails all were fantastic.

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  3. Lila

    Central Coast109 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We try to visit Mamma Gina’s on our annual visits to Palm Desert. The food and service ha s always been outstanding….that is we keep going back!!!!

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  4. OpenTable Diner

    Salt Lake City1 review

    5.0

    Dined on 7 March 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    A favorite when we visit Palm Springs! The restaurant is very accommodating, great service!

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  5. JennyL

    Chicago1 review

    5.0

    Dined on 7 March 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Always a great experience. Real pro server. Food great as usual.

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  6. Joey

    New York City15 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 6 March 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    My family and I eat at Mamma Gina’s every year (several times) when we’re in town. Love the food, the service and the vibe. Totes recommend!

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  7. Gary

    San Diego5 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 6 March 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent meal and great and super friendly staff. This one is no-brainer. GO!

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  8. samuel

    Chicago13 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on 5 March 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Very good food and service. Prices are high. $ 40 for a pork chop. $ 18 for a salad.

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  9. Laurie VIP

    Denver43 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 3 March 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Aaron took excellent care of us. We come back every year when we fly in for the BNP Paribas tennis, and always go to Mamma Gina.

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  10. Sarah VIP

    Cincinnati20 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on 3 March 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    We dined here a few nights ago with our employees for a business dinner. The service was excellent, and the host was warm and welcoming, setting a positive tone for the evening. The wine selection was impressive, offering a great variety to complement our meal. While some dishes stood out—the gnocchi was exceptional—others fell short. The risotto, unfortunately, was undercooked and lacked the creamy texture we expected. Overall, it was a pleasant experience with great service and atmosphere, but the food quality was inconsistent.

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FAQs

Ristorante Mamma Gina does offer delivery in partnership with Postmates. Ristorante Mamma Gina also offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (760) 568-9898.

Ristorante Mamma Gina is rated 4.6 stars by 1722 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 8 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Ristorante Mamma Gina

73-705 El Paseo, Palm Desert, CA 92260

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    San Luis Rey
  • Area
    Palm Desert
  • Hours of Operation
    Lunch Mon–Sat 11:30–14:30 Happy Hour Mon–Thu, Sun 16:00–21:00 Fri, Sat 16:00–21:30 Dinner Mon–Thu 16:00–21:00 Fri, Sat 17:00–21:30 Sun 17:00–21:00
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Italian, Contemporary Italian, Bar / Lounge / Bottle Service
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Parking details
    Self-parking on El Paseo along with valet parking; self-parking in the back lot
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive Chef
    Chef Tony
  • Additional
    Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Delivery, Full Bar, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeaway, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Phone number
    (760) 568-9898
  • Private party facilities
    Wine room up to 16 peoplePrivate dining room up to 50 people. For more information contact Alex at alex.mammagina@yahoo.com
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