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Jonhhy Costa's Ristorante

440 S Palm Canyon Dr, Palm Springs, CA 92262 Get directions Cross Streets: Between W Ramon Rd/E Ramon Rd and W Baristo Rd
33.81705 -116.54662
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About:Set apart from the main restaurant row on Palm Canyon Drive, this restaurant is not to be missed. Papa Johnny is less often in the kitchen himself these days, but Vince Costa is continuing the tradition of great food. The service is smooth and snappy, the prices moderate, and the drinks well poured. A large, perfect piece of mid-cut salmon covered with a truly memorable marsala and mushroom sauce, then topped with a handful of langostino tails, is occasionally offered as a special. For dessert, an indulgent tiramisu will satisfy any remaining cravings.
Hours:Dinner: Non-Thru 5:00PM - 9:30PM Fri-Sat 5:00PM - 10:30PM Sun Closed
Categories:Italian Restaurants
Payment:Visa, MasterCard, American Express, Discover
Products and Services:Company Information: Set apart from the main restaurant row on Palm Canyon Drive, the prices moderate, but Vince Costa is continuing the tradition of great food. The service is smooth and snappy, is occasionally offered as a s, and the drinks well poured. A large, this restaurant is not to be missed. Papa Johnny is less often in the kitchen himself these days, then topped with a handful of langostino tails, perfect piece of mid-cut salmon covered with a truly memorable marsala and mushroom sauce
Year Established:1977
Cuisine:Seafood, Healthy, Steaks, Italian, Chops
Ambiance:Casual, Romantic, Family Friendly
Feature:Private Rooms, Bar, Outdoor Seating, Healthy Options
Reservations Policy:Accepted
Smoking:No Smoking
Price:$10 - $20
Other Contact Info:Email: johnny.costa@verizon.net
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  1. User Rating: 2 out of 5 stars
    by Max's handler
    08/27/2008
    I was there with 22 of my friends. The meal and the service during the meal was excellent.
    The issue was at the end, where a 20% sevice charge for tip was assesssed. We indicated that it should have been 18%, as i was told on the phone and what was on the menu, but the waiter insisted that this was standard. The tip was also calculated ont he total bill (including the tax).

    This all may seem trivial (the bill was only $720), but the waiter complained and left us.

    The manager on duty showed no concern, and NO ONE thanked us for the $850 that we ended up leaving for the bill.

    If the owner of this establishment reads this, there may be some items in this post that you may want to address: you may have and idea why your restaraunt is more than 1/2 empty on a Saturday night.

    The way we were addressed and handled at the end of the meal insures that you have lost many future customers.
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    The Boss - 01/14/09
    So you gave us 2 stars because of 2% more that was added to your gratuity. I asked as some of you left how everything was and no one said a word. The restaurant being half full in August is normal for off season (summertime). You said the meal and the service was excellent but the waiter made a mistake at the end. But in reality it came down to the money…..the 2% that was added to the tip and tax. I’m sorry it happened. The waiter was warned and the check was fixed. The waiter also took the tip off completely and told you that you could leave whatever amount you felt was appropriate. I dont understand why you guys left the wiater over 20% tip anyway. I'm sorry we lost your business over such a trivial mistake the waiter made. Chef/Owner Vince Costa
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  2. User Rating: 4 out of 5 stars
    by Ed
    03/13/2008
    Very good food with a nice atmosphere to match.Dessert is great!!!
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  3. User Rating: 5 out of 5 stars
    a Yahoo! Local User
    03/11/2008
    Best italian food I'...: Best italian food I've ever had !!
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