Best Italian Restaurant in Coachella Valley

Brooklyn roots, Coachella Valley table since 1972

Pizza, pastas, subs, and salads made fresh daily

Every morning at Mario's Italian Cafe, chefs are in the kitchen doing what Mario started in 1972 — making everything from scratch. Generation after generation, nothing has changed.

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Our Cuisine

The Valley's largest $5 glass of wine

Chianti, Chablis, or Burgundy — poured generously, priced like we mean it. It's been a signature since the beginning, and it's not going anywhere.

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Giving back is part of who we are

Every Monday, Mario's donates over 1,000 meals to first responders and neighbors in need. It's not a program — it's just what this family does.

Our community

Great place for your traditional Italian food! I was in town for a triathlon, thought I’d check out Mario’s for my pre-race dinner and wasn’t disappointed! Spaghetti aglio e olio were great, so was the tiramisu! Service was great, comfortable and friendly atmosphere.

David G.

Love the lunch meals here. Very affordable yet delicious. Serving size is generous for the price. My wife and I kept coming back here for lunch. Pastas and pizzas are great. Service is fantastic. Thanks very much to the staff.

Ruel R.

Absolutely love this family restaurant! Chef Mario and his team welcome everyone to their restaurant and the food is delicious. Chicken Marsala, Ceasar salad and soups were terrific! True gem of a family owned restaurant in the valley.

David G.

The meals were plentiful and delicious. The prices are very reasonable. Excellent service by our server Lileny and she was very pleasant as well. Definitely recommend Mario’s.

Bruce C.

Food was amazing. Prices were great and you are served big portions. service was amazing from the time we were seated by the host and the waitress was wonderful and very attentive. Atmosphere quiet and great for families. I highly recommend for big families to attend. I would definitely go back.

Cornelia O.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are you known for?

We are known for Cannelloni, Caesar Salad, Minestrone Soup, White Pizza, BBQ Chicken Pizza, Calzone, Cheese Pizza, Pizza, Garlic Bread, Salads, Spaghetti, Caprese, Supreme Pizza, Pasta, Minestrone, Tiramisu, Chicken Alfredo, Greek Pizza, Carbonara, Cannoli, Antipasto Salad, Meat Lovers Pizza, Greek Salad, Wings, Cheesecake, Meatballs, Cheese Bread, Caprese Salad, Cioppino, Calamari, Bruschetta, Bolognese, Ravioli, Pepperoni Pizza, Lasagna, and Shrimp Scampi

What meals do you serve?

We serve Lunch and Dinner

Do you offer delivery or takeout?

Yes, we offer Delivery and Takeout

What areas do you serve?

We serve the following areas: Indio, Bermuda Dunes, Palm Desert, Indian Wells, Desert Palms, La Quinta, Biskra Palms, Macomber Palms, Hidden Palms, Thousand Palms, Pushawalla Palms, Cahuilla Hills, Rancho Mirage, Willis Palms, Edom, Coachella, Indio Hills, Sandy Korner, Vista Santa Rosa, and Rimlon.

Anything else?

We are also known for Family Friendly Restaurant