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Chef Mario Marfia and Developer John Wessman meld their talents and bring a unique Italian dining experience to El Paseo in Palm Desert. We offer genuine Italian hospitality, authentic Italian dishes including homemade pasta, gourmet wood oven pizza, seafood, and roasted leg of veal. Chef Mario also prepares nightly specials from all over Italy like the world’s best gnocchi, incredible meat dishes, Italian-style martinis and signature cocktails, and a wonderful variety of desserts and fresh salads. If you call ahead, Chef Mario will prepare his lasagna, tripe, spaghetti allo scoglio, or any other of your favorite dishes.
Urban bar/eatery with wood-fired pizza & elevated Italian mains, plus happy hours & outdoor seating.
Hours
| Friday | 11 AM–9 PM |
| Saturday | 11 AM–9 PM |
| Sunday | Closed |
| Monday | 11 AM–9 PM |
| Tuesday | 11 AM–9 PM |
| Wednesday | 11 AM–9 PM |
| Thursday | 11 AM–9 PM |
Address and Contact Information
Address: 73520 El Paseo, Palm Desert, CA 92260
Phone: (760) 341-6700
Website: https://desert.ilcorsodining.com/
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Reviews
Trina Severson
Right from the beginning, our experience at Il Corso on El Paseo was unforgettable. The service was continuous and attentive throughout the evening. Our waiter, Marcos, was excellent—he gave thoughtful recommendations and introduced the restaurant manager that shared his wine expertise.
The food was authentic and delicious—we had the carbonara and fish ravioli for our mains, both outstanding. The carpaccio was another highlight, and we ended with a trio of desserts: tiramisu, cannoli, and a decadent hazelnut chocolate cake.
We were also impressed to learn that the chef is from Italy, which really shows in the flavors and authenticity of the dishes. We’d happily return and look forward to bringing friends and family to share this wonderful Italian dining experience.
… moreThe food was authentic and delicious—we had the carbonara and fish ravioli for our mains, both outstanding. The carpaccio was another highlight, and we ended with a trio of desserts: tiramisu, cannoli, and a decadent hazelnut chocolate cake.
We were also impressed to learn that the chef is from Italy, which really shows in the flavors and authenticity of the dishes. We’d happily return and look forward to bringing friends and family to share this wonderful Italian dining experience.
Nezam Newman
Wow! What a great Italian restaurant with great food, service and location! From the moment we entered the restaurant, we were treated with kindness and respect until the end. Our waiter attended to us very well, which we truly appreciated. The food is absolutely excellent and perfect! Our table absolutely loved their items, whether it be the steak, grilled chicken or the pasta; everything was perfect! The food was so great that we also ordered desserts, which we never do! I ordered the berry panna cotta, which was delicious. The ice creams were also tasty. Overall, we were impressed, pleased and extremely satisfied with everything. As such, I absolutely recommend this restaurant!!
… moreNazanin Iranidoust
Amazing experience altogether. I asked for a lobster dish and they recommended me the surf and turf. Absolutely awesome with such tender steak! And for the desert part make sure you try the chocolate cake with ice cream you won’t regret it 🙂
… moreAlex Aydin
Unfortunately, our recent visit to Il Corso left much to be desired. Despite the restaurant not being busy, we waited 10 minutes before any staff member acknowledged us, even having to call someone over while the team stood around chatting among themselves.
When our pasta finally arrived, it was stuck together and undercooked – clearly not up to the restaurant’s usual standards. To their credit, they did take the dishes back and brought us new ones, but the damage to our dining experience was already done.
I suspect this might be an end-of-season issue with their regular team possibly being out and less experienced staff handling the kitchen. While the staff were friendly enough, there was a general sense of indifference and fatigue – they seemed tired and uninterested in providing genuine hospitality.
Il Corso has potential, but on this visit, the poor service timing, food quality issues, and lackluster attitude from the team made for an unpleasant evening. Hopefully they can get back to their standards with their full team in place.
Would I return? Maybe during peak season when their A-team is presumably working, but this experience was disappointing enough to give me pause.
… moreWhen our pasta finally arrived, it was stuck together and undercooked – clearly not up to the restaurant’s usual standards. To their credit, they did take the dishes back and brought us new ones, but the damage to our dining experience was already done.
I suspect this might be an end-of-season issue with their regular team possibly being out and less experienced staff handling the kitchen. While the staff were friendly enough, there was a general sense of indifference and fatigue – they seemed tired and uninterested in providing genuine hospitality.
Il Corso has potential, but on this visit, the poor service timing, food quality issues, and lackluster attitude from the team made for an unpleasant evening. Hopefully they can get back to their standards with their full team in place.
Would I return? Maybe during peak season when their A-team is presumably working, but this experience was disappointing enough to give me pause.
Andrew McCauley
We recently dined at Il Corso and had a lovely experience. The restaurant wasn’t too busy, creating a relaxed atmosphere. We tried the octopus carpaccio, which was delicious, and enjoyed a couple of drinks. The staff were very friendly, adding to the overall positive experience. We would definitely go back!
… moreTim Umarov
Great Vibes, fun place to go for a dinner! We had a large group and service was great!
Gluten free pasta wasn’t the best but other food tasted great! Caesar salad came with 4 anchovies and it was extra anchovies:)
Portions were good sized, not big, I would say Canadian size.
We enjoyed our dinner and had a great time.
Will be back to try other food
… moreGluten free pasta wasn’t the best but other food tasted great! Caesar salad came with 4 anchovies and it was extra anchovies:)
Portions were good sized, not big, I would say Canadian size.
We enjoyed our dinner and had a great time.
Will be back to try other food
Mónica Ramírez Castro
This Italian restaurant in Palm Desert is a great option with good food and a beautiful atmosphere. We ordered the octopus and the sirloin salad from the lunch menu, and both were really good—fresh, flavorful, and on the lighter side. The pricing was very fair, making it a great value for the quality.
… moreEunice
My friend and I came in at around 5:30pm on a Friday, and there was no wait as we were immediately seated. The ambiance of the place was very nice. The bread provided was very good and the oil that went with it was nicely paired. Service was pretty exceptional, and our water was constantly refilled. The food was very delicious and filling as well. I got the Ravioli all’Aurora and my friend got a pizza with extra meat toppings. Both tasted great. We finished it with a chocolate hazelnut cake which was also good. I liked that it wasn’t too sweet it was a nice dessert. I would definitely come back and recommend this place to others. We were provided a satisfying experience.
… moreDarlene
We visited here for my dads birthday. We had a very nice time. We did wait a little due to our large party. However, they did accommodate our 2 extra persons above our reservation. Plus, there were seats available for us to wait at. The food was delicious. Our server was excellent. The atmosphere was inviting. We did enjoy ourselves tremendously.
… moreMatthew Schweitzer
We cannot say enough about how amazing this spot was!!! Everything was incredible! We started with the calamari…best we’ve ever had! We both had the lasagna special, which was out of this world! For dessert we had the bread pudding….. OMG!! To die for!! The staff was awesome, and very accommodating for our dog joining us in the outside seating area. You can tell this place is owned and operated by someone who is authentically Sicilian, and it will always be a spot for us when visiting the area from now on!
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