PAPA DAN'S

Pizza & Pasta · Palm Desert, CA · Since 1984

Est. 1984

Serving the Valley

#1 Pizza

Voted Best in Coachella Valley

4.1★

810+ Google Reviews

160+ Items

Pizza · Pasta · Seafood & More

Papa Dan's Sicilian pizza, hand-tossed and baked in the pan
Papa Dan's Palm Desert

EST.

1984

PALM DESERT

OUR STORY

"Born in the valley.
Built on tradition."

40 Years of
Italian Tradition

Born in the Coachella Valley in 1984, Papa Dan's has spent four decades perfecting the art of Italian-American cooking. From hand-tossed dough to house-made sauces, every dish tells a story of tradition, family, and flavor.

What started as a neighborhood pizza joint has become a Palm Desert institution, a place where regulars feel like family and every meal is worth remembering.

Dine InTake OutDeliveryCatering

SAVE ROOM

The Dessert Case

SEE ALL DESSERTS
Tiramisu

Tiramisu

$10.50
Pistachio Eclairs

Pistachio Eclairs

$10.50
Cannoli

Cannoli

$10.50
Lemoncello

Lemoncello

$10.50
Chocolate Fondant

Chocolate Fondant

$10.50
Traditional NY Cheesecake

Traditional NY Cheesecake

$10.50
Lemon Blueberry Crumb Cheesecake

Lemon Blueberry Crumb Cheesecake

$10.50
Chocolate Chip Cheesecake

Chocolate Chip Cheesecake

$10.50

THE FOOD

Remembered

Sicilian pizza fresh from the oven
Chicken Picatta with steamed vegetables
Cannoli with whipped cream and cherries
Hot wings with buffalo sauce
Meat lasagna in marinara
Antipasto salad with Italian meats
Shrimp Mediterranean over pasta
Chocolate fondant layer cake
Reuben on marble rye with fries
Crispy glazed Brussels sprouts
Hot crust sandwich with pasta salad
Pistachio eclairs
Veggie Cappelini
Sicilian pizza fresh from the oven
Chicken Picatta with steamed vegetables
Cannoli with whipped cream and cherries
Hot wings with buffalo sauce
Meat lasagna in marinara
Antipasto salad with Italian meats
Shrimp Mediterranean over pasta
Chocolate fondant layer cake
Reuben on marble rye with fries
Crispy glazed Brussels sprouts
Hot crust sandwich with pasta salad
Pistachio eclairs
Veggie Cappelini
Tiramisu dusted with cocoa
Veggie pizza loaded with vegetables
Philly cheese steak with fries
Pasta bows with broccoli and chicken
Lemoncello cake
Tossed Cobb salad
Meatball and cheese sub
Oriental chicken salad
Traditional New York cheesecake
Club sandwich with fries
Shrimp, avocado, tomato and bacon salad
Watermelon, feta and red onion salad
Tiramisu dusted with cocoa
Veggie pizza loaded with vegetables
Philly cheese steak with fries
Pasta bows with broccoli and chicken
Lemoncello cake
Tossed Cobb salad
Meatball and cheese sub
Oriental chicken salad
Traditional New York cheesecake
Club sandwich with fries
Shrimp, avocado, tomato and bacon salad
Watermelon, feta and red onion salad

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Meet Papa Dan

I'm Papa Dan
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I'm Papa Dan

Ask about the private room
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Ask about the private room

The story, in his own words
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The story, in his own words

Behind the counter
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Behind the counter

Serving Palm Desert since 1984
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Serving Palm Desert since 1984

Google Reviews

What People Are Saying

"Hands down the best pizza we have ever eaten. The Dan's All Season pizza: we fell in love with the first bite. We will be back every time we're in Palm Desert."

Thekingster2017

a year ago
"The pizza was delicious, the service was excellent, and the prices were reasonable. The atmosphere was warm and welcoming. We will definitely go back."

Safari425134

2 years ago
"Great pizza, fast delivery. We were very pleased and the kids loved their specialty pizza. Classic Italian-American done right. This place is the real deal."

Annie L.

6 months ago

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810+ on Google

Papa Dan's fresh pizza from the oven

PRIVATE EVENTS & CATERING

Let Us Host
Your Celebration

Forty years of Italian-American tradition behind every dish. Whether it's an intimate dinner or a full event, we make it memorable.

  • Custom menus built around your event
  • Private dining in-house or off-site catering
  • Ideal for groups of 8 or more
  • Birthdays, corporate events & celebrations
(760) 568-3267

Ready to Order?

Available for Dine-In, Takeout, Delivery & Catering

Minimum $25 for delivery · Credit cards accepted · 3% credit card surcharge

HOURS

Monday – Friday10:00 AM – 9:00 PM
Saturday – Sunday8:00 AM – 9:00 PM
Breakfast (Sat–Sun)10:00 AM – 2:00 PM
Phones answeredFrom 9:00 AM daily

FIND US

73011 Country Club Drive Suite F
Palm Desert, CA 92260

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