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Grilled Prawns - FERRO, Idyllwild, CA

FERRO

4.8 (1777)
$30 and under
Contemporary Italian
25840 Cedar St., Idyllwild, CA 92549

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2 people
10:30 PM
Booked 26 times today

About this restaurant

  • Neighborhood gem
  • Great for outdoor dining
  • Good for special occasions
FERRO offers a modern Italian menu featuring fresh pasta, Neopolitan-style pizza cooked to order in the outdoor pizza oven, thick steaks, fresh seafood, and house-made desserts. With a full bar, a great selection of both Italian and New World wines, and rotating tap beer choices. There is something for everybody!
Enjoy live music under the pines almost every night in the expansive concert area or quieter al fresco dining on the front deck. In the winter, cozy up to the beautiful fireplace in the elegant lounge/bar.

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Contemporary Italian, Pizzeria, Italian
  • Hours of operation
    Dinner Mon–Fri 3:00 pm–9:00 pm Sat, Sun 2:00 pm–9:00 pm
  • Phone number
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Executive chef
    Frank & Lori Ferro
  • Catering
    Unfortunately, we do not offer outside catering.
  • Private party facilities
    Let FERRO host your private event - such as birthdays, weddings, rehearsal dinners, etc.We customize each event with care and consideration of your vision for special day.Please e-mail us at ferro.lori@icloud.com with your inquiry.
  • Neighborhood
    Palm Desert
  • Cross street
    North Circle Drive
  • Parking details
    FERRO offers several free parking spaces off-street in front of the restaurant. Adjacent free public parking lot is available with plenty of spaces.
  • Entertainment
    Please check out our entertainment calendar at www.ferrorestaurant.com/music for our continually updated music line-up.
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Vegan, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 1,777 people are saying

FERRO 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

4.8
4.8 based on recent ratings
  • 4.8Food
  • 4.8Service
  • 4.8Ambience
  • 4.7Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Palm Springs / Palm Desert Cities

    Best Value

  • Palm Springs / Palm Desert Cities

    Healthy

  • Palm Springs / Palm Desert

    Best Value

  • Palm Springs / Palm Desert

    Healthy

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Ferro shines with its "amazing food," "fantastic service," and "great atmosphere." This Italian gem in Idyllwild features a delectable menu, including house-made pasta and wood-fired pizzas. The back patio offers a charming dining experience, complemented by live jazz on Tuesdays. "Highly recommended" for special occasions with its thoughtful touches and accommodating staff.
1,777 Reviews
  1. Jeannie

    Los Angeles8 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The outdoor patio is a relaxing beautiful escape, love how olives and bread were brought to the table. Sat near the outdoor pizza oven, was fun to see the yummy pizzas being cooked. Service was outstanding and would highly recommend the flourless chocolate cake.

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  2. Jessica VIP

    San Diego7 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    Best food we had in town. Amazing pasta, attentive service.

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  3. Don

    Palm Springs / Palm Desert Cities29 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Our group of six found the food delicious, with surprisingly large protions. Our server was particularly attentive without being obtrusive. A pleasant celebration of an anniversary with our friends.

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  4. John VIP

    Palm Springs / Palm Desert Cities57 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Our favorite restaurant in Idyllwild for sure. One of our fave places overall, too. Excellent service as always, great atmosphere sitting outside in perfect weather, delicious food. Happy hour offerings are an excellent value.

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  5. Thomas

    San Francisco Bay Area4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Totally love all the staff - so personal, attentive and genuine in all they do! The food is great and we come back for the overall experience which is ultimately driven by the staff ! Thank you for always being you!!!

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  6. Jen

    New York City3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great ambiance on the back patio! The food and service were fantastic

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  7. Melissa

    Hawaii6 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Ferro is a MUST for every trip to Idyllwild. The people (staff as well as patrons) are friendly & the food is amazing. Try their basil gelati with balsamic pears for dessert.

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  8. Joseph VIP

    Palm Springs / Palm Desert Cities48 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Yet another return visit to Ferro...and, as always, the experience was outstanding. Lori, Frank, and staff continue to make the food, the atmosphere, and the hospitality top notch in every way possible. Our server, Laura, was especially attentive on this trip, accommodating our special requests, with warmth and charm. Each time we visit, we can't help but bring home some delicious treats to tide us over to our next visit. Well done, yet again, Ferro!

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  9. Pamela VIP

    Palm Springs / Palm Desert Cities8 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 18, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Fantastic pizza, as always. Service was caring and attentive. As part-time residents, we love having such a great and welcoming restaurant in our backyard.

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  10. Howard

    Los Angeles2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 18, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    the table had: fresh oysters a 10, Caesar salad with anchovies 10, the 160z rib eye off the hook best steak in the region, half brined chicken is like eating candy. a 10+, two- pasta dishes and the house made pasta was awesome. Can’t wait to go back.

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FAQs

FERRO offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (951) 659-0700.

FERRO is rated 4.8 stars by 1777 OpenTable diners.

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

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Make a reservation

2 people
10:30 PM
Booked 26 times today
Google Map for FERRO

25840 Cedar St., Idyllwild, CA 92549

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Cross street
    North Circle Drive
  • Neighborhood
    Palm Desert
  • Hours of operation
    Dinner Mon–Fri 3:00 pm–9:00 pm Sat, Sun 2:00 pm–9:00 pm
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Contemporary Italian, Pizzeria, Italian
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Parking details
    FERRO offers several free parking spaces off-street in front of the restaurant. Adjacent free public parking lot is available with plenty of spaces.
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Frank & Lori Ferro
  • Entertainment
    Please check out our entertainment calendar at www.ferrorestaurant.com/music for our continually updated music line-up.
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Vegan, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Phone number
  • Catering
    Unfortunately, we do not offer outside catering.
  • Private party facilities
    Let FERRO host your private event - such as birthdays, weddings, rehearsal dinners, etc.We customize each event with care and consideration of your vision for special day.Please e-mail us at ferro.lori@icloud.com with your inquiry.
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