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Johnny Costa's, Palm Springs, CA

Johnny Costa's

4.8
4.8
2204 Reviews
$31 to $50
Italian

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2 people
19:00
Booked 19 times today
  • Neighbourhood gem
  • Good for special occasions
  • 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 5:00 pm–9:30 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–10:30 pm
  • 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
    Gluten-free Options, Patio/Outdoor Dining

What 2,204 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

Diners' Choice Awards

  • 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.

2,204 Reviews
  1. Maria

    VIP

    Houston

    18 reviews

    5.0

    18 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had an amazing dinner here! The staff was so warm and friendly, and took such good care of us! The food was excellent, the classic NY strip was one of the best steaks we’ve had in awhile.

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  2. Jon

    VIP

    Orange County

    58 reviews

    5.0

    58 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent meal and service. Very enjoyable evening.

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  3. Rosalie

    Los Angeles

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Johnny Costa's is our go-to Italian restaurant in Palm Springs. We have never been disappointed with the quality or the service.

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  4. Kim

    Los Angeles

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    It was my first time there. What a wonderful dining experience. The meatballs were delish!

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  5. randall

    VIP

    Los Angeles

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food here is exceptional. Had the mushroom soup and chicken Marsala. Both delicious. Shared fried calamari to start and it was perfect. The staff is very friendly.

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  6. Joan

    VIP

    Palm Springs

    8 reviews

    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Our server Sarah was great and helped our table have a truly enjoyable evening. The food was excellent. Everyone commented on the perfection of the calamari. Everyone's dish for the mains were perfect.

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  7. Jim

    VIP

    Palm Springs

    8 reviews

    4.0

    8 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Great pasta and Italian specialties. Top service. Great pasta. The Caesar salad needs some handmade small croutons, not a fry piece of cheese bread. I love the room and go a few times yearly.

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  8. Daryl

    VIP

    San Antonio

    17 reviews

    5.0

    17 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Outstanding Italian Restaurant in Palm Springs. Extensive menu with all your favorite chef inspired Italian entrees. Seafood, chicken, veal, steak and of course pasta. All prepared and presented with style and perfection. Very reasonable prices and convenient off street parking at the rear of the restaurant. Nice wine list to compliment your meal. All your favorite cocktails too. Highly recommended. Reservations are advised for this popular establishment.

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  9. Tom

    Palm Springs

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent food and great service. We were well taken care of and enjoyed the dining experience

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  10. ken

    Palm Springs

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 15 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Food was delivered in a timely manner and was delicious. We had a party of six people and everyone thoroughly enjoyed their appetizer, salad, and entrées. I’ve been going there for years and have never been disappointed. 

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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 2204 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 19 times today

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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 5:00 pm–9:30 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–10:30 pm
  • 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
    Gluten-free Options, Patio/Outdoor Dining
  • 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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