Backstreet Bistro - Palm Desert

First time there, and my friend and I only decided to have lunch there because Guillermo's was closed unexpectedly. But we were so glad they were, because from the moment we dropped into Backstreet Bistro until we left, absolutely everything about the experience was a delight! The greeting we got was friendly and welcoming, the patio was charming and comfortable, and the food was fabulous! (I had the turkey/avocado/bacon/ swiss sandwich on walnut cranberry bread, and she had sand dabs. I can't wait to go back!

Good spot but the service was slow. The staff was friendly. We think that they were short staffed today. Weird side note, I asked for no pickles on my burger (just not a fan of pickles) and not only did my burger come with pickles in it but additional pickles were brought on the side. Not sure what happened. Otherwise, the food was pretty good. Not sure if we would come back.

It's a basic predictable Italian with limited wine selection. Did not meet my expectation.

Staff was welcoming, friendly, and provided excellent service. Butter bread was delightful. The aged Parmesan they provided as a snack was tasty. We ordered the calamari appetizer and it was perfectly seasoned with a nice crisp not overcooked or chewy. Main course was scrumptious all ingredients tasted fresh and cooked to perfection. We did not make it to dessert but drinks were refreshing. This restaurant is a little hidden gem in the valley. I would definitely recommend to anyone who enjoys quality foods.

First time here, will definitely come back. Everything we ordered were delicious! Very friendly staff too.