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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.
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.
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.
What our guests are saying
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.
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Buon Giorno!
When you're here, you're family!
Frequently Asked Questions
What are you known for?
We are known for Cheese Bread, Meatballs, Greek Salad, White Pizza, Pepperoni Pizza, Minestrone Soup, Pizza, Cheesecake, Bolognese, Spaghetti, Ravioli, Chicken Alfredo, Cannoli, Garlic Bread, Pasta, Shrimp Scampi, Minestrone, Carbonara, Wings, Lasagna, Greek Pizza, Calamari, Caprese Salad, Antipasto Salad, Supreme Pizza, Cioppino, Bruschetta, Caesar Salad, Salads, Cannelloni, Caprese, Calzone, BBQ Chicken Pizza, Tiramisu, and Cheese Pizza
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
