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March 2024 by Paul Boucher
Went there for diner on an early Monday evening. Our little group of four had the octopus appetizer, followed by four different plates and some deserts. Excellent services, staff is top notch, good wine recommendations to match the plates. Our top favourite was the lasagna; it takes some audacity to propose such a familiar meal that almost every home cook a version. And it doesn't disapoint. The whole group were very impressed. Second place was the chicken a la parmegliana with mashed potatoes. The wine sauce and the colors of the plate were excellent. Third place was the Papardelle Norcina; fresh pasta with mushroom sauce and italian saucage; excellent balance of the spicyness of the sausage vs the softness of the mushrooms; I personally wished that the plate had more colors dynamics at the levels of the satisfactions in mouth. Final plate was the Romana pizza that was also excellent; very tasty with a crispy crust. Deserts were pretty spot on too; our top pick was the Cannolo, zesty orange and very crispy shell. Awesome. Tiramusu was also above our expectations and the vanilla gelato with an espresso shot was also very good. On a constructive axis, we wished that the octopus was less chewy and more tender; might be false expectations I had. All in all, on a very positive note, the experience was awesome with a tendency to repeat the experience. Expect about a 80 dollars per person including wines and deserts.
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March 2024 by Daniele Gualeni
As an Italian who’s passionate about local Italian cuisine, I've always had a soft spot for Il Corso. Their pizza and lasagne are commendable, making it a go-to for a decent Italian meal. However, I find myself compelled to share my recent disappointment due to a significant policy change.For years, Il Corso was a welcoming spot for me and my furry companion. We enjoyed many meals there, basking in the restaurant's dog-friendly atmosphere. Unfortunately, this has changed. The restaurant has decided to no longer welcome dogs, a move that feels like a step backward.The space at Il Corso, with its ample indoor and outdoor areas, often underutilized, could easily accommodate pet owners without inconvenience. This recent shift not only limits the restaurant's inclusivity but also feels like a slight to loyal customers who valued Il Corso's previously accommodating stance.In essence, this policy change has altered my perception of Il Corso. A restaurant's decision to restrict its openness, especially in a community that values its furry friends, subtracts from its hospitality. I hope for a reconsideration of this stance, for the sake of maintaining a welcoming atmosphere for all patrons.
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March 2024 by Carrie Class
I’m generally opposed to chains but we had heard good things so we tried it. Really beautiful restaurant, in a great location and good food. We keep saying we need to go back. It was that good.
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March 2024 by Modernmonkey
Great place to have
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March 2024 by
Table was not ready has to wait 15 mins which sucks when you made a reso a month ahead. Our fave linguine vongole we have had many times did not have the usual flavouring.. kind of bland no chilis not enough garlic or parsley.. Pam desert location Vongole usually very good
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March 2024 by Gary Mihalik
The Caesar-like salad was acceptable but not above ordinary. The pasta was perfectly cooked al dente BUT the lobster in the pasta was so overcooked that it was tough and rubbery. In addition, there was an unexpected grittiness in every bite, as if sand had been added to the dish. On the other hand, the Negroni was quite good.
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March 2024 by BethM
Energetic vibe. Delicious food. Friendly efficient service. Our only complaint is that bread wasn't automatically served with the charcuterie board we ordered, but that was fairly quickly corrected when asked. The meats and cheeses on the charcuterie were fresh and fantastic. We also polished off our entrees of veal parm and linguine with clams.
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March 2024 by Yumyumyum
This used to be one of the nicest restaurants in Palm Springs. Unfortunately the quality and service have gone way downhill. The portion sizes were smaller, the food was not prepared with usual care, and the quality was much lower than it used to be. It's such a shame.
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March 2024 by MiamiDoll
Fabulous location, beautiful resturant, amazing social vibe but the food is mediocre at best! I asked the lamb chops medium (turned out very well done) I asked for no prosciutto, I don't eat any type of pork ( there was prosciutto in the salad) bland spinach and mashed potato's. My husband had the veil parmesan way to thin and flavorless on a bed of what tased like jar spaghetti sauce. Lots of potential in this place, but, the food needs improvement. Basket of bread and garlic slice oil were terrific and so were the drink snd service
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March 2024 by PeteS
Disappointed with the service and the food. It seemed they were overwhelmed and understaffed. We had to hunt for someone to take our order and refill our water glasses. The waiter even gave the person who hunted him down a complimentary glass of wine but didn't offer anything to the others at the table. Don't order the Ravioli dinner. It's more like an appetizer. We won't return.
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February 2024 by Karen Adonizio
Our 6th time to Palm Springs and were so happy to see this restaurant across the street from our hotel….decided to try out a new place and it was beautiful. Our problem was after making reservations online, they seated us at the long 2 person booth that seats @ 20 people along the wall. Worst thing is the couple next to us (the woman) talked incessantly without coming up for air not giving her companion a word at all and unusually loud! Ruined our entire meal. Food and wine were great and Juan was very nice but never again will we be seated at one of these long tables!
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February 2024 by
We had a wonderful dinner! Everything was great. The food, food options, service, ambiance & setting were all outstanding. We would definitely recommend this restaurant on your next visit to Palm Springs!
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February 2024 by AliviaS
Everything about this place was good besides the food, and by food I mean the appetizers because we never made it to the main course. We ordered a bunch of apps and waited to order our main meal. We have the carpaccio, burrata, and I can't think of the 3rd. They were ok. Burrata was good but came with no bread. The carpaccio was not good. The bread that comes with the dinner was fantastic though and the people there were also amazing.
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February 2024 by Frank
This was the best restaurant experience I've had in Palm Springs in recent memory. Great ambiance, good service, excellent food. The octopus salad was generous & owe so tender & flavorful. For a main course two of us had veal saltimbocca, superb veal, excellent sauce. We substituted angel hair for mashed potatoes, which pared wonderfully with the pan sauce. Finally, good bread with tapenade served with the meal.
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February 2024 by Kgpc
As a full-time resident of Palm Springs, I really wanted to love this restaurant because it's such a cool space but unfortunately it was a huge disappointment. We noted in our reservation that we were there to celebrate our anniversary but there was absolutely no acknowledgment of our special day. We noticed that every table was given a basket of homemade focaccia, but we never received any. When we asked for some bread, we were given some sliced up Italian bread. The calamari that we shared was very tough. The pasta dish was fine but very expensive for a basic pasta. The service was very inattentive, and several tables around us were complaining about the lack of service as well. When our food was delivered, we asked for some Parmesan cheese and it never came so we had to flag down another server to bring it to us and by the time we got it our food was lukewarm. Overall, the space is very cool, but the service was poor and the food simply mediocre. We will not return as there are much better Italian restaurants in the area that are significantly less expensive. 
