Rick Tully

Piero’s PizzaNova in Palm Desert offers a delightful escape into an Italian dining experience with a warm, welcoming ambiance that sets the stage for a memorable meal. From the moment you step in, you’re surrounded by cozy, rustic decor and the inviting aroma of Italian cuisine. The atmosphere strikes a perfect balance between upscale and relaxed, making it equally suited for a casual family dinner or a special night out. You instantly feel the staff’s genuine hospitality, as they greet you with friendly smiles and guide you to your table, setting the tone for a comfortable and enjoyable dining experience. The menu at Piero’s PizzaNova showcases classic Italian dishes that are prepared with care and flair. From their rich, savory pastas to the perfectly cooked pizzas, every bite bursts with authentic flavors. Standouts include their Margherita pizza with its thin, crisp crust, and a pasta carbonara that’s creamy and indulgent without feeling too heavy. The large portions here are more than generous, making it a fantastic spot for those with a hearty Italian appetite. Sharing plates with friends and family is a must, as each dish is crafted to deliver the robust and satisfying taste of traditional Italian cooking. Beyond the delicious food, the service at Piero’s PizzaNova truly elevates the experience. Attentive without being overbearing, the staff is knowledgeable about the menu and quick to offer excellent wine pairings or meal recommendations. The pacing of the meal is perfect, with dishes arriving promptly and fresh. They make sure you feel right at home, whether you’re a regular or visiting for the first time. Piero’s PizzaNova is the kind of place that invites you to linger, savoring both the food and the experience. If you’re in Palm Desert, bring your appetite and prepare to be treated like family.

+11

Yvonne Reid (Green Mustang Ventures)

Exceptional authentic Neopolitan pizza . I have tried most of the pizzas but the simple margherita is my fave! I had the arugula salad to start with the citrus dressing and of course town’s best cappuccino ! Love this place, atmosphere, service and food all top notch.

Art Zepeda

Second time we visited. Just as amazing as the first time. Great and delicious food. Service was awesome, thanks Victor! Cannot tell in words what a gem this place is.

Nicolle Anger

OMG best pizza I've EVER had!!! 🤯🤯🤯 I got the white sauced pizza called "Alba" on gluten free dough. Alba has Piero's white sauce, mozzarella, mushrooms, truffle paste, and topped with a lightly cooked egg. I was worried that there'd be too few ingredients for me, but OMG AMAZING!!!! The flavor was PERFECTION!!! We will definitely make time to come back here when we're in town again!! The other thing that tasted so great was the cannoli for dessert. The cream inside had specks of orange zest, and must've been little specks of white chocolate butter or something that just melted in your mouth and wasn't over sweet. The flavor of the cannoli cream was multi-faceted, dynamic and delightful! Since I'm gluten-free I only tasted the cream and was so close to asking them to just give me a bowl of the cream with some strawberries on it, but instead tried to scoop out as much as possible from my husband's cannoli that he was left with almost an empty shell. 😅 Other pictures are of the eggplant "rollatini" as an appetizer, which had a great taste throughout and highlighted the great flavor of their red sauce, the Ciccia-Ciccia pizza, and a kid's cheese pizza. My husband said the Ciccia-Ciccia had a very tasty dough and high quality toppings. He thought it was good, not amazing, but he definitely thought the cream inside the cannoli was top-notch! Lovely staff, atmosphere, and amazing food!! 🤩🤩🤩

+5

Leo Buonassisi

We sat at the bar for dinner and served by the bartender who was extremely pleasant and attentive. The 2 stuffed zucchini flowers and smallish burrata were both excellent. The pizza crust was a little too thin for my liking but still very good. The linguini with meatballs was a little disappointing. The linguini was swimming in sauce. The ground meat for the meatballs was ground too fine and the sauce tasted like it came out of a jar. The portion sizes were definitely reflective of the reduced price on the Happy Hour menu. All in all, still pretty good.

Mark Stanley

Pleasant atmosphere, with good food and service. The experience was soured by the rude attitude from a manager who berated us for moving a table a few inches so we could actually sit down! Fortunately there are many other restaurants to choose from in Palm Desert, so I am happy to drop this on from our list.

Adding dogs to an already cramped space is unpleasant. The food was okay and the service was great. Protecting my plate from the dog at the next table - which was less than an arms length away was not fun. The dog even wrapped its leash around the table it was at so much so that the whole table tipped. Thankfully the human with the dog caught the table before a mess was made. In such tight quarters on a busy Friday night dogs should be restricted so that paying customers can enjoy their dinner.

Caroline Moassessi

We have been enjoying this restaurant for years and hopefully last night was a one off! Our waitress was clearly upset and annoyed with hosting our table. That was the first time we ever felt unwelcomed and hope she has a better night. It’s been a few months since we’ve been in and assume this isn’t a trend. Otherwise the food was stunning as usual.

Diane DelVecchio

Frank, the hostess was very short and seemed angry when we asked to sit in the bar area. We were 4 people and he let us know more than once that if we sat anywhere other than the bar that we would not get happy hour prices. We didn't really care about that. I don't normally write reviews but this was just beyond rude. P.S. the food and our waiter great!

Chris L

Went to Piero’s tonight for dinner. Got the shrimp spinach and artichoke dip for an app and it was good. My wife and I both of pizzas and both were excellent! Can’t say enough about the food, really good. The service, u fortunately wasn’t though. We had reservations at 7 and got Arturo as the waiter. He never checked in to see how the app was or the pizzas, I had to ask for the bill. We wanted to get desert but didn’t want to have to ask him for everything! He started cleaning up the restaurant at 8 and was so focused on that he couldn’t care less we were in the restaurant. I would go back, but would ask for someone else next time.

t sandoval

We were told this was the best Italian restaurant around. I am not going to agree with the recommendation. Fun seating outside and looks inviting when walking in. We had reservations and were guided through the kitchen serving area to a back room that was stuffy, cramped and uninviting. The wood varnish tables were sticky and the staff were slow to take drink orders. The food descriptions on the menu sounded great and I was expecting food that would make my taste buds go wild.... and that didn't happen. Our pizza was good and the crust/dough was flavorful and cooked nicely, but it was still just a cheesy pepperoni pizza (11 in. for $23). The pasta with vodka sauce was a bust. Ordered it with chicken (extra $$) and I can say would not order again. Big bowl of pasta with light sauce and hardly any chicken. It just didn’t live up to the flavors promised from the description. They did not offer any bread and we had to ask for water refills twice. Sorry Piero's, you will not be making my comeback again list.

+2

David Burke

To start, we had a reservation for our party, and arrived on time. Multiple tables were open as it was early in the evening. They sat us right in front of, not to the side, not far enough for access, but right in front of the storage room for the bar/alcohol. They were constantly going on and out of the room, knocking our chairs, and bumping us every time. I asked to be moved, and the host refused. Plenty of empty tables to accommodate. He then promised no one would be in the room anymore. Needless to say, 10 min later, more people in and out. It was very disruptive of our dinner. It really did spoil the evening. The food was good. The pizza was good. But they do have a lot of competition in the area. Once we had our food, no return visits from the wait staff until I flagged them down for the check. I used to be a big fan, and frequented very often for lunch, but I'll find somewhere else now.

+3

Was in town for the month with my wife. Sadly she had to fly home for a couple days to have two scans done for her breast cancer surgery. With much concern for my wife and nothing to do on the evening of 2/22, I started calling around to find a restaurant that allowed dogs on their patio which Piero's said they did. When I got there I parked and came in the north entrance. I was met after I came in by a gentleman that welcomed me and said I could sit on the patio, so I went out and sat at a table with my dog. A waiter came by and asked if I had been seated and I said yes, the gentleman that met me when I came in said it was okay. After sitting at the table for more than five minutes I had another very rude man with two other customers in tow ask me the same question. I answered the same, that I was told I could sit at the table with my dog. He then very rudely and in front of the two other customers, proceeded to call me a liar and said he was the one seating customers. He then told me the table was for two other people and asked me to get up and leave the table. With my dog in tow I went back in the restaurant and with some difficulty found the check in desk in the middle of the restaurant. I was sat and told I had until seven to eat. The food was fantastic, the waiter very helpful. I will not come back again however. The way I was treated by whoever is in charge of sitting guests should be fired if they treat all guests the way I was treated. It would have gone over very well if he would have said there must have been a mistake, then let me know the table was reserved for others. This was my first time in your establishment. The reception desk is not near what I assumed was the front door. I just wanted a quiet place where my dog

Neal Tricarico

So disappointed in Piero’s. After coming here since 2020, it’s turned into one of those “you should be so lucky to be here” places. Shame on the host, Frank, for being so rude he nearly brought my wife to tears. We had a 7:15 reservation, were running early, and called on the ride over. Frank said the walk-in wait for two was about 15 minutes. We told him we were 14 minutes out. His response: “Well, that could change before you get here…” rude from the jump. I dropped my wife to check in while I parked. When I got back, she was visibly upset. Frank told her we couldn’t get on the walk-in list because we had a reservation, and that he’d seat us “closer to our reservation,” all delivered with zero kindness. She was practically in tears. Blessing in disguise. We went down the street to Trattoria Mezzomondo, also packed, and were welcomed into a true Italian, family-owned spot. They walked us through the menu and specials with care. The homemade pasta was extraordinary? you could taste the love. The host/owner, Luda, was an absolute delight and genuinely wanted us to feel taken care of. It felt like going to Grandma Marie’s back in the day. The cherry on top? The receipt said it all: “Remember, we are cooking for you.” Exactly. I can’t recommend Mezzo enough. Maybe Frank was having a bad day, but I doubt it, and I won’t be giving him another shot. Frank, go eat at Mezzo. Experience Luda. Soften your heart and relearn what leadership and hospitality actually look like in an Italian restaurant.