il Corso

Il Corso serves traditional Italian dishes, including homemade pasta, gourmet wood oven pizza, seafood, and roasted leg of veal, all made with genuine Italian hospitality, on El Paseo in Palm Desert, California.

The kitchen is run by Chef Mario Marfia, who was born in Sicily and learned his skills working as a chef in the Mediterranean, preparing nightly specials from all over Italy, including the world's best gnocchi, incredible meat dishes, Italian-style martinis, and signature cocktails.

Catering services are available for offsite events, bringing the best of Italy to any occasion, with a large wine list and dishes to choose from, including salads, pizzas, pastas, and seafood options, such as Spaghetti Puttanesca, Conchiglie alla Romana, and Merluzzo l’aqua Pazza.

The restaurant, at 73520 El Paseo, Palm Desert, CA 92260, can be contacted by phone at (760)-341-6700 or by email at ilcorsopd@gmail.com, and reservations can be made in advance to experience fine dining and authentic Italian specialties.