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

Waldo's Ristorante

4.6
4.6
882 Reviews
$31 to $50
Italian

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2 people
7:00 p.m.
Booked 19 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 882 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.

882 Reviews
  1. Linda

    New York City

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined today

    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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  2. Phil

    Los Angeles

    12 reviews

    5.0

    12 reviews

    Dined 4 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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  3. Gary

    VIP

    Palm Springs

    14 reviews

    5.0

    14 reviews

    Dined on December 15, 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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  4. Kaye

    San Francisco

    36 reviews

    5.0

    36 reviews

    Dined on December 15, 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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  5. Carl

    Palm Springs

    36 reviews

    5.0

    36 reviews

    Dined on December 14, 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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  6. Anthony

    VIP

    Central Coast

    15 reviews

    5.0

    15 reviews

    Dined on December 13, 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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  7. john

    VIP

    Los Angeles

    84 reviews

    5.0

    84 reviews

    Dined on December 8, 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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  8. Natalie

    Orange County

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 7, 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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  9. Rick

    Chicago

    11 reviews

    5.0

    11 reviews

    Dined on December 5, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    This was our first (but not last) visit to Waldo’s which I believed opened sometime in 2023. We were very impressed, the menu has a little bit of something for everyone. Prices are reasonable and service was polite and efficient. They have a nice wine list too! Our food was outstanding; we both had shrimp oriented entrees and they were tasty and cooked to perfection . We are anxious to return and try other items.

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  10. Michael

    VIP

    New York City

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on December 5, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had a wonderful meal last night. The best part of Waldo’s is that the food and service are always consistent. We will definitely return to Waldo’s!

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FAQs

Waldo's Ristorante is rated 4.6 stars by 882 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
7:00 p.m.
Booked 19 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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