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Il Corso - Palm Springs, Palm Springs, CA

Il Corso - Palm Springs

4.6
4.6
1456 Reviews
$31 to $50
Italian
Chef Mario Marfia was born in Sicily, Italy and honed his craft working as a chef in the Mediterranean. He brings those culinary and cultural influences to El Paseo in Palm Desert, and the New Downtown of Palm Springs.
Il Corso restaurant offers genuine Italian hospitality serving a wonderful variety of traditional Italian dishes, fresh salads, homemade pastas, wood oven pizzas and delicious seafood. In addition to our regular menu, Chef Mario prepares nightly specials from all over Italy like “the world’s best gnocchi,” and our house specialty, roasted leg of veal. Start your meal off with an Italian style inspired cocktail and remember to save room for all of your favorite Italian homemade desserts to complement your dinning experience.

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2 people

7:00 p.m.


Booked 30 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Italian
  • Hours of Operation
    Dinner Daily 4:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (760) 656-3770
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress Code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive Chef
    CHEF MARIO MARFIA
  • Catering
    Come celebrate your special occasion while enjoying your favorite Italian dishes... Just bring in your friends and we will take care of the rest. Tutti finesse a tarallucci e vino! Having an offsite event? Let us come to you. We can bring all of the best that Italy has to offer. Impress your company with our handmade pasta, signature dishes, delicious cocktails and homemade desserts.
  • Neighbourhood
    Palm Springs
  • Cross Street
    TAQUITZ AVENUE
  • Parking Details
    Public Lot
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cafe, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Delivery, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 1,456 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.6
4.6 based on recent ratings
  • 4.5Food
  • 4.5Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.3Value

NoiseModerate

1,456 Reviews
  1. PtownLover

    Palm Springs

    43 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    43 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    overall4food4service4ambience4
    Nice dinner, very good service, nice atmosphere and very hospitable. Consistently good.

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  2. DSMKE

    Denver

    75 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    75 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    overall4food4service5ambience5
    Great service. The calamari and charcuterie board were delicious. Love the big slice of parmesan on the Cesar salad and the pasta dishes were amazing. You can tell they make their own pasta.

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  3. OpenTable Diner

    Palm Springs

    1 review

    vip
    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 28, 2023

    overall4food3service4ambience3
    very nice but prices way too high for what you got

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  4. OCandPSdiner

    Palm Springs

    66 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    66 reviews

    Dined on November 27, 2023

    overall4food5service5ambience4
    We had the lobster pasta ( Yonnarelli Aragosta) and the veal Saltimbocca and both were excellent. There was lots of lobster, and the pasta was definitely handmade. The veal culets were crispy on the outside and very tender inside, seriously, some of the most delicious I've had ever tasted. We shared a starter of the pink grapefruit with prosciutto and it was a delightful combination. The food was all quite good and we really enjoyed it. Service was right on point, and everything was served surprisingly fast.

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  5. OpenTable Diner

    Dallas

    1 review

    vip
    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 27, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    One of the best meals I’ve had.

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  6. GeronimoS

    Palm Springs

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 26, 2023

    overall2food4service2ambience4
    The interior ambiance was inviting and mellow with great decor paired with low lighting. We were a group of three and seated outdoors, per our reservation at 6 PM, which was the smart choice since the interior was becoming crowded. The patio has heated lamps and a fireplace that kept the area warm enough that we weren't bothered by the colder weather. The service was lacking, unfortunately. Our server was friendly but extremely preoccupied. I appreciated that she spoke Spanish and could describe the dishes in better detail to some members of my party, but she was overall slow. Waters took too long to arrive and the Black Manhattan I had ordered was delivered with a sticky residue on the outside of the glass which I had to wipe off myself. And for some odd reason, she would not leave the cocktail menu at the table. The Calamari Fritti appetizer was ordered and was brought with the complementary bread, which was supposed to be provided sooner. The dishes ordered were the Salmone, Pollo Marsala, and Tagliatelle Aragosta. All were as delicious as described but arrived almost 40 minutes after we had ordered. The main reason, however, for giving such a low rating was due the accusation of dining and dashing. The bill was brought, my card was charged, the bill was signed, and then we left. Several minutes after leaving, I received a phone call from the Il Corso hostess asking where I had gone and there was an issue with the bill. In the middle of this accusation I overheard someone tell her something and she returned to me with, "Oh nevermind." When I asked her what the issue was, she replied, "We couldn't find your bill but one of the servers found it, so it's ok." then hung up. Had I dined and dashed, why would I answer their phone call? There was no apology for their mistake or for the accusation since they were happy to find the bill. Due to this insult, I will not be returning to Il Corso, but maybe you will have a more enjoyable.

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  7. OpenTable Diner

    Toronto

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 25, 2023

    overall5food5service4ambience5
    Excellent spot. Loved the whole experience. Highly recommend the restaurant

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  8. JourdanA

    Minneapolis

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on November 23, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Overall experience was excellent! The food and drinks were delicious, they went above and beyond with bring a birthday dessert to our table and our server was very patient while we made decisions about what to order.

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  9. JimH

    Palm Springs

    10 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    10 reviews

    Dined on November 23, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Amazing meal! Truly a great experience for a special occasion.

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  10. OpenTable Diner

    San Francisco

    7 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on November 22, 2023

    overall3food3service1ambience5
    Food was average to below average. Ok Pizza. Pasta was nice. Veal parmigiana was tender but smelled like cooking oil. Drinks were ok. Service was poor. Our server made so many mistakes, I can’t list them all. Either he was extremely distracted or he had some hearing challenges. Wrong dishes were brought to the table. He forgot an entire meal, he mixed up the checks, etc, etc

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  11. AnikoB

    Los Angeles

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 19, 2023

    overall2food2service2ambience3
    I was expecting something totally different.Not impressed with the drinks,food either.Servers very bored with there job not very attentive .We eat in quite a few high and restaurant what I would recommend anytime but this one is not one of those I’m sorry to say that

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  12. OpenTable Diner

    Los Angeles

    6 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on November 18, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    FABULOUS meal at Il Corso! It was exactly what we were hoping for - a relaxing, tasty Italian dinner. The service, the ambiance, and the food were all fantastic. My husband ordered the linguini and clams, we shared grilled calamari, and I had the Mediterranean salad and octopus. We loved everything - generous portions and reasonable prices as well!

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  13. OpenTable Diner

    Palm Springs

    2 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on November 17, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Always amazing. Great service at the bar and the food cannot be beat!!!!

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  14. Guido

    Las Vegas

    48 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    48 reviews

    Dined on November 17, 2023

    overall4food4service4ambience4
    Very good food as usual. I had the cioppino, my partner had the veal and my guest had the ravioli. All prepared well and served hot. The bar let me down a bit similar to the last time. A very good manhattan was not very good by using crappy maraschino cherries. By all that is holy please start using Luxardo cherries. Very Italians and very good.

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  15. PSgirl

    Palm Springs

    31 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    31 reviews

    Dined on November 16, 2023

    overall4food4service5ambience4
    We had great service and a very nice meal, the carpaccio and the pappardelle were superb!

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  16. DFinSF

    San Francisco

    8 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on November 15, 2023

    overall4food3service5ambience5
    Lovely PS evening, great service, very pretty patio

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  17. Judson

    Palm Springs

    36 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    36 reviews

    Dined on November 14, 2023

    overall5food4service4ambience5
    The atmosphere is lively, and the menu is varied. Prices for some pasta dishes seem a bit high but the quality of the food is very good. The pappardelle was very good as was the ravioli but the quantity of ravioli was considerably smaller.

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  18. DRGlendale

    Los Angeles

    46 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    46 reviews

    Dined on November 11, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Stayed at the Kimpton and was able to grab a same day reservation for the patio at 7pm. The place is very elegant, food was really good and the service was on point.

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  19. JackS

    Palm Springs

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on November 7, 2023

    overall5food5service4ambience5
    Octopus amazing, pizza Romano excellent, oysters fantastic. Beautiful place great food will be back

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  20. JackS

    Palm Springs

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 4, 2023

    overall5food5service4ambience5
    Great food and service even with a busy night for pride weekend.

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  21. ToddS

    San Diego

    7 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on November 4, 2023

    overall5food4service5ambience5
    Great service. Sit outside. Beautiful and serene. Food and drinks delicious.

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  22. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 4, 2023

    overall3food2service4ambience4
    We had a reservation for 4 people at 7pm and 2 others joined us. It was awesome the restaurant staff were able to accommodate us. However, 2 of our party are vegan and nothing on the menu is indicated as Vegan!!! The waiter thought cheese was Vegan! Luckily our friends were able to decipher the menu and find & create some food working with the waiter. We told the hostess upon our leaving that they really need vegan offerings. Even the olive oil mixture served with bread had Anchovies and Parmesan mixed in! This is why our rating is lower than we normally would give. PLEASE add vegan items to your menu and table toppings, as well as gluten free indications! We are locals and like to take our friends out locally. We won’t return until your menu is more accommodating.

    Il Corso - Palm SpringsResponded on November 4, 2023

    It was a pleasure having you last night and the hostess did bring this to my attention. Gluten free option are available any pasta can be made gluten free and many of the main courses are gluten free. As for Vegan we can accomadate that as well, for example a primavera pasta with mix vegetables, an arrabiatta pasta or even a mix mushroom risotto. I am sorry the waiter didn't offer theses options. The chef as well would have more than happy to visit the table and go over some options for vegan, vegetarians or whenever some one has an allergy. Thank you for your business as a local and hopefully next time we can accomodate you better, please don't be shy to ask for the chef. Grazie Claudio

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  23. Firerin

    Orange County

    9 reviews

    5.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on November 4, 2023

    overall5food4service5ambience5
    They were very patient with our late arrival which we appreciated. Overall the food was very good especially the grilled calamari. The Dover Sole Special was not worth the $65

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  24. OpenTable Diner

    Puerto Vallarta

    3 reviews

    4.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on November 3, 2023

    overall4food4service5ambience5
    We had an awesome experience at Il Corso last night. We started with a bottle of 2017 Poggio Nardone Brunello di Montalcino, which set the tone for a wonderful evening. The Pomodori E Burrata salad was fresh and well-seasoned, with the string beans adding a delightful crunch. The Calamari was good, but it didn't personally wow me. However, the Tartuffo Pizza was a pleasant surprise. The flavors were well-balanced, the bread was perfectly made, and it paired wonderfully with the Poggio Nardone. For our main course, we chose 'The Immigrant' Paicines Red Blend 2017, along with a medium rare Bistecca a la Florentina and roasted vegetables. The steak was cooked well, although some of the sides were slightly overcooked but still tender and juicy. We skipped dessert as we were full and opted for coffee instead. Overall, it was a memorable experience, and we all agreed that we will definitely return.

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  25. OpenTable Diner

    San Diego

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on November 3, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The food and experience was amazing. We had fabulous service and would definitely return again.

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  26. MarkW

    Hawaii

    7 reviews

    1.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on November 1, 2023

    overall1food1service1ambience4
    The food was terrible and the service was non existent. Save your money.

    Il Corso - Palm SpringsResponded on November 1, 2023

    Dr. Wigod we apologize about the lack of service and your opinion about the food, the Cioppino and the Prawns Special. Our seafood arrives fresh every other day. But when something is not of liking or terrible we encourage to let us know preferably a manager so we can fix or replace it to your liking. Not saying anything tipping 20% leaving and writing this review does not help anyone.

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  27. LGBellevue

    Seattle

    27 reviews

    vip
    2.0

    27 reviews

    Dined on October 30, 2023

    overall2food2service2ambience3
    The pizza was soggy and the food overall was average. They don't allow small dogs either.

    Il Corso - Palm SpringsResponded on November 1, 2023

    Mrs. Gibson our pizza we use fresh mozzarella, which sometimes can we a little soft. We do allow service dogs, but do to California laws and having an open kitchen we are not allowed, we have been checked in the past. We would love to have dogs allowed, trust me I have yorkies, but unfortunately its out of our control and we dont want to go against the health department. Hopefully its different in Washington, but we apologize for the situation.

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  28. OpenTable Diner

    Seattle

    3 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on October 27, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    First time visit. I’ve been to Palm Springs many times, but never visited this restaurant before. The food was so good! I had linguine, and it was fantastic. I will be back.

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  29. PilotPete

    Pittsburgh

    16 reviews

    2.0

    16 reviews

    Dined on October 23, 2023

    overall2food4service2ambience3
    Waited a long time for our food. Saw six tables who were seated after us get their main courses before we did

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  30. julic

    Columbus

    34 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    34 reviews

    Dined on October 22, 2023

    overall5food4service5ambience4
    Great service. Very attentive. Sat in the bar side and loved it.

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  31. AJ100

    Saskatoon

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on October 22, 2023

    overall4food3service5ambience5
    Atmosphere was great. Vibe was nice. Food was good, not exceptional. Some portions were good, others not enough. Service was awesome.

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  32. FarleyR

    Palm Springs

    18 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    18 reviews

    Dined on October 22, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The food and service were excellent. I had Cioppino that was loaded with sea food and the tomato broth was great (not to spicy). I love the ambiance of the restaurant. I will definitely go back.

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  33. bpardee123

    Palm Springs

    5 reviews

    vip
    2.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on October 22, 2023

    overall2food3service1ambience4
    The food and service was generally good. We did have a service hiccup, which was not handled well by the manager, which then made our overall experience so bad and, frankly, insulting, that we will never return. It’s unfortunate that the actions of one customer-unfriendly manager can ruin all the hard work of a talented team of professionals. Again, the food is well-crafted, but we will not be back.

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  34. OpenTable Diner

    Los Angeles

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on October 22, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Excellent food! Loved the lasagne & delicious Caesar salad.

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  35. Foodie

    Palm Springs

    123 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    123 reviews

    Dined on October 21, 2023

    overall4food5service4ambience5
    Love your food and restaurant but you make the worst cocktails in town! I was there last night and I think the bartender totally forgot to put any alcohol in the drink

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  36. PaulP

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on October 21, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Always our number one go to when we feel like something special and authentic. Excellent in every way.

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  37. ronna

    Minneapolis

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on October 20, 2023

    overall5food4service5ambience5
    Lovely service. Chicken Marsala fabulous. Chicken Parm could use more Italian seasonings. Ambiance was wonderful

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  38. DonaldM

    Palm Springs

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on October 19, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We enjoyed our special evening at II Corso. In addition to our wonderful dinner experience, with the friendly, welcoming, knowledgeable and professional skills of Eduardo, we send the staff five ⭐️

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  39. OpenTable Diner

    Portland

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on October 18, 2023

    overall4food4service4ambience4
    it was a good meal. they could have turned on the overhead fans. the air was not moving

    Il Corso - Palm SpringsResponded on October 18, 2023

    Thank you for your visit to our restaurant. We do not take for granted your business. Please accept my apologies regarding the overhead fans on the Patio, the last storm damaged their circuits and we are working on fixing them as soon as possible, no excuses, but we have to follow certain protocols. Hopefully we will be fortunate to have you again, and everything will be functional.

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  40. VanessaP

    Palm Springs

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on October 18, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great food and service - the ambiance is great and the food portions were just right.

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Safety precautions

  • Cleaning & sanitising

    • Surfaces sanitised between seatings
    • Digital, disposable or sanitised menu provided
    • Common areas deep-cleaned daily
    • Sanitiser or wipes provided for customers
  • Physical distancing

    • Limited number of seated diners
    • Distancing maintained in common areas
  • Protective equipment

    • Waitstaff wear masks
    • Diners must wear masks unless eating or drinking
  • Screening

    • Sick staff prohibited in the workplace

FAQs

Il Corso - Palm Springs offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (760) 656-3770.

Il Corso - Palm Springs is rated 4.6 stars by 1456 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people

7:00 p.m.


Booked 30 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Il Corso - Palm Springs

111 N Palm Canyon Drive, Suite 180, Palm Springs, CA 92262

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    TAQUITZ AVENUE
  • Neighbourhood
    Palm Springs
  • Hours of Operation
    Dinner Daily 4:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Italian
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress Code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking Details
    Public Lot
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive Chef
    CHEF MARIO MARFIA
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cafe, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Delivery, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Phone number
    (760) 656-3770
  • Catering
    Come celebrate your special occasion while enjoying your favorite Italian dishes... Just bring in your friends and we will take care of the rest. Tutti finesse a tarallucci e vino! Having an offsite event? Let us come to you. We can bring all of the best that Italy has to offer. Impress your company with our handmade pasta, signature dishes, delicious cocktails and homemade desserts.
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