Birba
Italian · Palm Springs · $$
Almost entirely outdoor - wood-fired pizzas, spritzes and fire pits under string lights in the Uptown Design District. One of the best warm-night tables in town.
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Food & drink
PalmSpots keeps this list short on purpose — rooms we would send a friend to, with the patio and happy-hour details that matter in the desert.
Italian · Palm Springs · $$
Almost entirely outdoor - wood-fired pizzas, spritzes and fire pits under string lights in the Uptown Design District. One of the best warm-night tables in town.
Italian · Palm Springs · $$$
Classic fine-dining Italian run by the Costa family since the 1970s - Frank Sinatra's favorite table in town, with veal, cioppino and tableside Caesar. Seasonal closures in summer; reopened for its 49th season in late August 2026.
Italian · Palm Springs · $$
Italian-California grill in a converted downtown space with a big patio, lounge bar with live music, and a bottomless-champagne Sunday brunch. Handles large parties well.