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Waldo's Ristorante

4.4
4.4
945 Reviews
$31 to $50
Italian

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2 people
10:00 PM
Booked 36 times today
  • Neighborhood gem
  • Good for special occasions
  • 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
    (760) 423-6061
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Business Casual

What 945 people are saying

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
  • 4.4Food
  • 4.5Service
  • 4.3Ambience
  • 4.2Value

NoiseModerate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Waldo's Ristorante offers a delightful Italian dining experience with "excellent food" and "attentive service." Guests rave about the "amazing Italian Margarita" and standout dishes like the "margarita flatbread," "ossobucco," and "best Tiramisu." While some mention noise and seating, the "wonderful atmosphere" and "friendly staff" ensure a memorable visit.

945 Reviews
  1. Dan

    VIP

    Palm Springs

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Excellent dinner! Good service. Only complaint is noise level in the inside dining area. I do not believe there is much that can be done. The dining room was very full. It will not prevent us from returning.

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  2. Ron

    VIP

    Greater Boston

    39 reviews

    2.0

    39 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 1
    We have dined at Waldo’s many times and have always been pleased. However, last night was an off night. They seemed to be understaffed on servers, resulting in slower than expected service. I had the soup, which was good but I was never offered ground pepper. The entrees were delivered when I was only halfway through the soup and were sent back until I was done. As a result the entrees were somewhat dried out from the heat lamps. These were Italian pasta dishes and we were not offered either ground pepper or grated Parmesan, despite looking for a server several times. Lastly, I ordered a double espresso and received regular coffee, that tasted burnt, in an espresso cup. All in all very disappointing. We’ll try it again, but not on a Sunday.

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  3. Beverly

    VIP

    Detroit

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    A charming smaller restaurant that prides themselves not only on delicious food but also personal service. We eat there often.

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  4. Larry

    VIP

    Palm Springs

    14 reviews

    5.0

    14 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Very good time. Food was excellent and Subi was extremely attentive. Awesome experience!

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  5. Stephanie

    Palm Springs

    15 reviews

    5.0

    15 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had a lovely time at Waldo's. We started with the amazing Italian Margarita in the bar, then moved to an outdoor table to enjoy the great weather. The menu has many great choices, and we enjoyed the margarita flatbread, Cesar salads, and the halibut. Their Lemon Drop martini is also fabulous! We will be back.

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  6. Rick

    Palm Springs

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent food, attentive service, good ambiance. We're going back - soon!

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  7. Eli

    VIP

    Charleston

    28 reviews

    5.0

    28 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    The only negative thing…We were seated outside but the chairs are so low we moved to the bar. Other than that the food was outstanding. Service was spot on. And a great value. We would go there more often however we live on the East Coast.

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  8. Regina

    VIP

    Seattle

    16 reviews

    1.0

    16 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    Poor food quality, menu items not what described. Very dismal overall experience.

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  9. Kirk

    St. Louis

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on February 19, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The waitress gave great recommendations for food choices for both of us. The service and quality were perfect.

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  10. Sherry

    San Diego

    21 reviews

    5.0

    21 reviews

    Dined on February 18, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had a great dinner! The shrimp scampi was excellent and the Linguine Rustica dish was awesome. Service was the best as always.. Waldo’s is consistently excellent.

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Waldo's Ristorante is rated 4.4 stars by 945 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
10:00 PM
Booked 36 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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