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Waldo's Ristorante

4.4
4.4
992 Reviews
$31 to $50
Italian
74970 Country Club Dr, Palm Desert, CA 92260

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 12 times today

About this restaurant

  • Good for special occasions
  • Neighborhood gem
  • Great for fine wines
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
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Business Casual

What 992 people are saying

Waldo's Ristorante reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.4
4.4 based on recent ratings
  • 4.5Food
  • 4.5Service
  • 4.3Ambience
  • 4.2Value

NoiseModerate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Waldo's Ristorante is celebrated for its "wonderful Italian food" and "great service" in a casual atmosphere. Guests consistently praise the "extensive menu" and "outstanding" dishes like osso buco and lasagna. While some find the dining area noisy, the friendly staff and "excellent" desserts make it a "must visit."

992 Reviews
  1. Raymond

    Central Coast1 review

    3.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The Oso Buco and Rack of Lamb were delicious. The Shrimp Scampi seemed to be slightly undercooked and lacked garlic flavor. The Calamari Strips could have been a little more crispy. The Mashed Potatoes were glutenous and cold. The service was excellent and the ambiance was appropriate. The noise level was very good.

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  2. Leigh

    Palm Springs22 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This is a neighborhood gem. Lovely ambience and great food, JUST GO

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  3. Brian

    Los Angeles10 reviews

    4.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    A liitle off the beaten track is a great Italian restaurant. White table cloths and a lovely setting. The food poritons are generous. They have a good wine selection and my best is that they also have a decent selection of beers including draft (I like craft beers).

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  4. KEVIN VIP

    Orange County19 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Every entree was excellent . Bruschetta. Meatballs, sausage & peppers, Oso Buco , Veal Picatta , Veal Parmesan, spaghetti & meatballs, tortilini w/sausage& spinach, spumoni , mango sorbet, coconut sorbet, cheesecake, chocolate cake, Groth Sauvignon . Great service Definitely our go to Restaurant Thank you.

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  5. Virginia

    San Francisco6 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We all loved our meals. Great service and friendly wait staff.

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  6. Alice VIP

    Portland57 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 15, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Always wonderful food and the staff from the hostess to the servers are friendly, efficient and professional. We truly enjoy dining at Waldo's each and every time.

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  7. JEANNE

    Palm Springs17 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 13, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Delish Italian Cuisine in Casual Atmosphere with Great Service!

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  8. Mark VIP

    Seattle27 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 13, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Welcoming staff, great service, outstanding menu selections and excellent food. We’ve been there three times in 10 days and we always feel welcome and appreciated when we come in.

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  9. Gregory

    Las Vegas1 review

    3.0

    Dined on April 12, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The best one word review of the food is “okay”. There is nothing wrong with it but it doesn’t blow your socks off. If you’re looking for the best Italian food in the Coachella Valley…look elsewhere. If you’re looking for an easy night out, a restaurant where you can most likely get a table, and a meal that is good enough…this is the place.

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  10. linda VIP

    Sacramento6 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on April 8, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Great location. Staff pleasant. Food just okay for the price. Chicken piccata presentation needs help. Chicken Marsala was better.

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Waldo's Ristorante is rated 4.4 stars by 992 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 12 times today
Google Map for Waldo's Ristorante

74970 Country Club Dr, Palm Desert, CA 92260

Additional information

  • Neighborhood
    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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