Sammy's Place

Michael Stemmeler

Pleasant Italian restaurant in a strip mall district of Cathedral City, close to the new Aqua Caliente casino Cathedral City. The menu options are diverse, the wine selection is good, and the dishes that we chose were very tasty. I had a gazpacho and the veal marsala and my partner had a mixed salad and also the veal masala. A friendly waitress rounded out a nice dinner event.

Raymond LaChance

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.

Natalie A

The best authentic italian restaurant in town! The ambiance is very relaxing. The owner is an absolute sweetheart and comes around to make sure everyone is enjoying their time and food. I must say I'm not a huge tomato fan but WOW Sammy's famous tomatoes are the best I've ever had! Will definitely keep this place on my favorites list. 🥰

Dolly Lappico

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.