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

Waldo's Ristorante

4.5
4.5
867 Reviews
$31 to $50
Italian

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2 people
7:00 p.m.
Booked 21 times today
  • Neighbourhood gem
  • Charming
  • Good for special occasions
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 867 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.5
4.5 based on recent ratings
  • 4.5Food
  • 4.6Service
  • 4.4Ambience
  • 4.3Value

NoiseModerate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Waldo's Ristorante delights with its "amazing" Italian cuisine and "wonderful" service. Guests praise the "great wine list" and cozy atmosphere, making it a neighborhood gem. Enjoy "large portions" and "generous" summer wine specials. While some dishes receive mixed reviews, the overall experience remains a "great find" for Italian dining enthusiasts.

867 Reviews
  1. Teri

    San Diego

    11 reviews

    5.0

    11 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This was our first time at Waldo's and we were very impressed - with the service, food, and ambience. I had the lasagna and my partner the tortellini's and both were excellent. We look forward to returning.

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  2. Joe

    Palm Springs

    3 reviews

    2.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    Food was not hot or of the quality it has been! Veal was very tough. Will not return!

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  3. John

    Las Vegas

    51 reviews

    4.0

    51 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Overall everything was very good. The food, service and ambiance was very nice.

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  4. Mark

    Phoenix

    86 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    86 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    This was our first visit to Waldo’s and we left disappointed with the food. My chicken Marsala was tough - not sure if overcooked or needed more tenderizing. The capellini entree was pretty bland. On the bright side service from Frida was excellent.

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  5. Beth

    Pittsburgh

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food and service were both exceptional. The veal parmesan was delicious. Will definitely be back on our next visit to the desert!

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  6. Jim

    Edmonton

    25 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    25 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great restaurant, great food and very friendly staff

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  7. John

    Palm Springs

    34 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    34 reviews

    Dined on November 20, 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Waldo’s always delivers great food at a fair price.

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  8. John

    Los Angeles

    107 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    107 reviews

    Dined on November 19, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Always reliably good food and service. One of our favorites.

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  9. Chris

    Portland

    17 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    17 reviews

    Dined on November 17, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Wow! I love this place. Best lasagna I’ve ever had….. and I have had a lot all over the world. Well done!

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  10. don

    Charleston

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on November 16, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Very happy good food good service with how you recommend

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FAQs

Waldo's Ristorante is rated 4.5 stars by 867 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

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2 people
7:00 p.m.
Booked 21 times today
Google Map for Waldo's Ristorante

74970 Country Club Dr, Palm Desert, CA 92260

Additional information

  • Neighbourhood
    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 Lot
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Additional
    Beer, Cocktails, Non-Smoking, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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