Sammy's Place - Cathedral City

Great dinner with friends who we celebrated his Bday with! Food options was plentiful and delish! The waitstaff was attentive and very friendly!

You 've read the reviews and it seems highly recommended, but you get there and standing outside you wonder, What have I got myself into? Don 't worry, when you walk through the door, you think, Oh, I get it now! They have done a great job with a small space. It is obvious they are more concerned with quality than quantity. The tables are spaced well so you feel you have plenty of room. The service was extremely professional and efficient. We had ravioli, chicken marsala and iolio. The ravioli was al dente and did remind me of my great aunts. The marsala had great flavor. I would not order the iolio again, not much flavor and pasta cooked too much. Those of you that know me, know I judge Italian places by their meatballs. I ordered one of theirs in marinara, both of which, I have to say, AMAZING. I did overhear there was a new guy in the kitchen which is probably the difference between 4 and 5 stars. The punk had pasta with butter, which she loved, but is was the bread she really enjoyed. I would love to try this place again, they have all the right components to be 5 star great.

Terrible experience. Took 2 hours to get in and out for a party of 4. Had to ask for refills multiple times. Dirty dishes left on the table. Server had an attitude when we told her one plate was luke warm and another was downright cold. Truly a shame because the food had good flavor... Just wasn't hot and the service was probably the worst I've had anywhere in 3+ years. Other tables were receiving meals before appetizers. Overheard a guest complain their pasta was cold as i was coming back from the bathroom. Too many other good Italian establishments to ever come back. If you're going to charge an average of $30 a plate you should be doing much better.

Always an amazing meal at Sammy Place! My favorite place in the desert! Great staff great drinks too!

I've consistently had a great experience at Sammy's. The owner, Scott, is an excellent person. Like many establishments, they face staffing challenges due to Covid, but I’ve always enjoyed a delicious meal from the kitchen. The restaurant has been gradually improving, and the dining area is now quite nice.