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The Godfather Table.  - Waldo's Ristorante, Palm Desert, CA

Waldo's Ristorante

4.6
4.6
884 Reviews
$31 to $50
Italian

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2 people
7:00 pm
Booked 22 times today
  • Neighbourhood gem
  • Good for special occasions
  • Charming
Welcome to our home!
Waldo’s was founded by restaurateur Waldo Cesoni with the intention of becoming “the destination point” for a true Italian culinary experience.

The restaurant pays homage to the essence of the great Italian American restaurants of mid-20th century in New York, where delicious, exceptionally well-prepared food was served in settings that were simultaneously elegant, comfortable, and unpretentious.

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Italian, American, Contemporary Italian
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon–Thu, Sun 4:00 pm–8:00 pm Fri, Sat 4:00 pm–9:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (760) 423-6061
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Business Casual

What 884 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.6
4.6 based on recent ratings
  • 4.5Food
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.5Ambience
  • 4.4Value

NoiseModerate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Waldo's Ristorante offers a charming Italian ambiance with "fabulous" wine lists and "excellent" service. Guests appreciate the "large portions" and consistently good food, highlighted by standout dishes like chicken parmesan and veal chop. Although some reviews note crowding and mixed experiences with specific dishes, the overall experience remains inviting and enjoyable.

884 Reviews
  1. Dr. Rose

    VIP

    Indiana

    416 reviews

    5.0

    416 reviews

    Dined today

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Thoroughly enjoyed our dinner— excellent Italian food and great service— would definitely return.

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  2. Steve

    VIP

    Sacramento

    40 reviews

    3.0

    40 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    The prime rib was so tough I could not eat it. All the server could say was she was sorry. Not as sorry as I was.

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  3. Linda

    New York City

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Christmas Eve dinner was wonderful! Calamari , Caesar salad and shrimp scampi superbly cooked and served! Lovely atmosphere

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  4. Phil

    Los Angeles

    12 reviews

    5.0

    12 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    First time - will be coming back again - the staff service was above excellent - the cuisine was first class all the way

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  5. Gary

    VIP

    Palm Springs

    14 reviews

    5.0

    14 reviews

    Dined on 15 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Extensive menu with a lot of choices. Food as well as the service was excellent!

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  6. Kaye

    San Francisco

    36 reviews

    5.0

    36 reviews

    Dined on 15 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had a wonderful evening with delicious food and excellent service

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  7. Carl

    Palm Springs

    36 reviews

    5.0

    36 reviews

    Dined on 14 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Wonderful ambiance, very warm and comfortable. Dining choices were delicious. It doesn't get any better than this.

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  8. Anthony

    VIP

    Central Coast

    15 reviews

    5.0

    15 reviews

    Dined on 13 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food and service was great. Always a great place for Italian.

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  9. john

    VIP

    Los Angeles

    84 reviews

    5.0

    84 reviews

    Dined on 8 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Waldo's is one of best inthe valley. Worth any travel time Great food, service, bar and ambiance

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  10. Natalie

    Orange County

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on 7 December 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    We’ve always enjoyed Waldo’s and have been dining here since they opened. Unfortunately, our meals were not good and my dinner wasn’t edible. There were 6 of us for my Dads 88th birthday.

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FAQs

Waldo's Ristorante is rated 4.6 stars by 884 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
7:00 pm
Booked 22 times today
Google Map for Waldo's Ristorante

74970 Country Club Dr, Palm Desert, CA 92260

Additional information

  • Area
    Palm Desert
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon–Thu, Sun 4:00 pm–8:00 pm Fri, Sat 4:00 pm–9:00 pm
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Italian, American, Contemporary Italian
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Parking details
    Public Parking
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Additional
    Beer, Cocktails, Non-Smoking, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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