We stumbled across Mamma Gina's whilst strolling along El Paseo. We first decided to have a drink in the very pleasant bar which is obviously one of the places to be seen in the area judging by the clientelle. There was a bar menu which looked to be popular but we asked for a table in the main restaurant which... more

Loved the food but the service was spotty. Great meeting from the maitre d' when we arrived (no reservation)and were promptly seated. Took a while, but the waiter finally arrived and took our drink order and after a LONG time returned...but they were wrong. Many apologies, and he returned with fresh drinks and they were...still wrong. Okay, we got over... more

My husband and I have dined out with friends in this restaurant on several occasions thoughout the years and it changes but never gets better. The Enoteca theme with the middle aged bartender in a halter top doesn't cut it. Seriously, is this fine Tuscan dining? more

My husband and I enjoyed a "DELIGHTFUL dinner" {wine, Pasta e Fagioli, Ravioli neri all' Aragosta and chocolate topped cream puffs} at Mama Gina ristorante on Friday, May 8. We were visiting from Nashville, TN and your restaurant was suggested by our resort~ Rancho Las Palms. Several years ago, I lived in Lansing, Michigan with the wonderful Italian family and... more

This is one of the best restaurants in the Coachella Valley. The food is outstanding and the experienced wait staff is second to none. Whenever my wife and I are able to dine there, we are treated with such warmth by the staff that it has become her favorite restaurant in Palm Desert. It is a bit pricey, but it... more

Our Meal was tasteless. Almost like eating Michelina frozen 'Italian' dinners. The service wasn't too bad, but I'd never go back since the food was sub-par. more

We read about Mamma Gina's in Palm Springs Life so decided to try it. At 8PM at night, the place was packed but we were seated in about 10 minutes (we had a reservation). Staff is very helpful and attentive. Bread and tapenade spread is wonderful. Good wine selection. Brushetta was OK, we've had better and unfortunately the shrimp was... more

We ate here for my birthday dinner in March 2009. Since we went to Italy last year, I had not been able to find a decent "real" italian food restaurant in the U.S., but here I experienced the real thing. I had a Caprese Salad (my fav), mushroom risotto, and tiramisu for dessert. Everything was excellent, and tasted as if... more

I have decided the reason this restaurant doesnt get reviewed more is because the locals are trying to keep it from us visitors! We arrived for our reservation to be greeted by the charming young Maitre D who gave us a choice of being seated immediately or enjoy a pre dinner cocktail in the newly refurbished bar.We opted for the... more