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Backstreet Bistro Palm Desert, Palm Desert, CA

Backstreet Bistro Palm Desert

4.7
4.7
974 Reviews
$30 and under
Italian

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2 people
19:00
Booked 8 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
  • 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
  • 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

What 974 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

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Palm Springs / Palm Desert Cities

    Best Service

  • Palm Springs / Palm Desert Cities

    Best Value

  • Palm Springs / Palm Desert Cities

    Italian

  • Palm Springs / Palm Desert

    Best Service

  • Palm Springs / Palm Desert

    Best Value

  • Palm Springs / Palm Desert

    Italian

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."

974 Reviews
  1. Stephanie

    Orange County

    2 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Fabulous in every way! Excellent service- food- ambiance and just what we were looking for- thank you

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  2. Janet

    Palm Springs

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Delightful experience! The food was marvelous and the staff is so caring. The beet salad was wonderful and the chocolate birthday cake they brought was to die for!

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  3. Joe

    Vancouver

    22 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    22 reviews

    Dined on 23 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Always an amazing experience. The good and service is amazing and the outdoor patio is so romantic!

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  4. Gregg

    Portland

    88 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    88 reviews

    Dined on 23 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We have been in Palm Desert for two weeks, and Backstreet is always our last meal before returning home (it’s also our first dinner on arrival). My wife had chicken piccata with and I had veal scallopini, and they were our favorite dinners of our entire stay. By the way, I ordered the scallopini with pasta.

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  5. Julie

    Palm Springs

    15 reviews

    5.0

    15 reviews

    Dined on 21 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Our group of ladies went for lunch and we seated on the patio right away. Everyone enjoyed the food and the service was prompt and very friendly. We will return soon!

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  6. Bob

    Louisville

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 19 November 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Salads and Alfredo were all excellent. Creme broule and lava cake were less than expected. Service, ambience, and friendliness of the staff still make this a favorite lunch destination.

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  7. Sandy

    St. Louis

    62 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    62 reviews

    Dined on 18 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food and service were outstanding. The chef came out and spoke with us at length. The owner is so personable and makes sure everything is done perfectly. We always come to this restaurant when we are in Palm Springs. We have told all of our friends about it so that they will also eat here when visiting Palm Springs

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  8. Maureen

    Vancouver

    10 reviews

    4.0

    10 reviews

    Dined on 18 November 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Food was quite good but not offered parmesan cheese till we'd nearly finished our pasta. Short rib ravioli very good but only included 5 pieces, a disappointingly small portion, especially compared to the size of the other dishes. Side of julienned vegetables very nice. Half price wine was a good value.

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  9. Matt

    Palm Springs

    6 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on 16 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent spot and will definitely take family when they visit and we feel like Italian. The wind picked up and the patio was closed so they were super packed but that’s not their fault. They were extremely apologetic and gave us free wine at the bar while we waited for a table to open up. Food was amazing. I had a ravioli dish with a mushroom cream sauce and my wife had a pesto penne. We also had an appetizer that was peppers and onions with sausage in a marinara sauce that was just perfectly seasoned and so good! Atmosphere inside was cosy without being loud somehow. Overall loved it and putting our “absolutely come back” list. Staff was super friendly from the owner (I’m assuming) to them server to the the guy that was topping up our water, bread, cheese, etc. For being on El Paseo (on the less busy end west of Monterey,) it was reasonably priced. Not cheap but well worth it IMO. I’ve paid far more for mediocre food and no atmosphere and this was excellent on all counts so great date night out!

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  10. NorthShoreMrs

    Vancouver

    73 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    73 reviews

    Dined on 11 November 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 2
    The four of us had a lovely dinner with great food and service. The meatball soup was a highlight and our waitress Yelena was just so great.

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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 974 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 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
  • 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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