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Backstreet Bistro Palm Desert, Palm Desert, CA

Backstreet Bistro Palm Desert

4.5
4.5
1036 Reviews
$30 and under
Italian

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 32 times today
  • Neighborhood 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 4:00 pm–8:00 pm Fri, Sat 4:00 pm–9:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (760) 346-6393
  • Website
    http://www.backstreetbistroelpaseo.com/
  • 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
  • Location
    72820 El Paseo, Palm Desert, CA 92260
  • Neighborhood
    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, Takeout, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Menu

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What 1,036 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.5
4.5 based on recent ratings
  • 4.4Food
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.4Ambience
  • 4.4Value

Noise • Moderate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Backstreet Bistro in Palm Desert consistently impresses with "exceptional pasta dishes" and "outstanding service." Guests enjoy a warm, charming atmosphere with a lovely patio setting. While some dishes may vary in taste, the "staff is fantastic" and attentive. A mix of classic Italian fare and delightful specials keep diners returning for more.

1,036 Reviews

  1. Linda

    Palm Springs

    37 reviews

    5.0

    37 reviews

    Dined today

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Loved the lighting and ambiance! As well, the salmon was excellent.

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  2. Marty

    VIP

    Palm Springs

    68 reviews

    4.0

    68 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Wonderful local restaurant with really good food ... plus the service is terrific.

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  3. Crystal

    Chicago

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We enjoyed the Cesar salad, braised beef ravioli, and lasagna. The portions were good. The service was good. It’s a very busy place. We sat in the heated outdoor area and it was cozy in the evening hours.

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  4. Eric

    Palm Springs

    9 reviews

    5.0

    9 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great food, ambiance, and service. Nice wine list

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  5. Dr. Stanley

    Minneapolis

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 2
    Food was excellent. Waitress and service were bad. Terribly noisy.

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  6. Terry

    Portland

    3 reviews

    3.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    The veal in the scallopini was not tender. Don’t order it.

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  7. Dan

    VIP

    Baja California

    4 reviews

    1.0

    4 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 1
    Sent back two entrees..poor quality Waiter was difficult to find. Busboy was excellent.

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  8. Allen

    VIP

    Greater Boston

    43 reviews

    4.0

    43 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Our waitress was super; very helpful. The food was mostly ok, but not great. The lasagna didn’t taste all that great - needed more meat and spices, but the soup was excellent.

    1 person found this helpful

  9. Jan

    VIP

    Palm Springs

    11 reviews

    5.0

    11 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Second time I had the beet salad and it was great...

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  10. Dana

    Minneapolis

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on February 9, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had a great time at the Backstreet Bistro. Food was great, and the service was 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 4.5 stars by 1036 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 PM
Booked 32 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
  • Neighborhood
    Palm Desert
  • Hours of operation
    Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 4:00 pm–8:00 pm Fri, Sat 4:00 pm–9:00 pm
  • 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, Takeout, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Website
    http://www.backstreetbistroelpaseo.com/
  • 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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