Enable JavaScript to run this app.
Skip to main content
OpenTable logo
The Godfather Table.  - Waldo's Ristorante, Palm Desert, CA

Waldo's Ristorante

4.4 (1000)
$31 to $50
Italian
74970 Country Club Dr, Palm Desert, CA 92260

Make a reservation

2 people
8:00 PM
Booked 20 times today

About this restaurant

  • Neighborhood 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
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Business Casual

What 1,000 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
  • 4.4Ambience
  • 4.3Value

NoiseModerate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Waldo's Ristorante offers "great food and service" with a welcoming atmosphere, making it a "neighborhood gem." The menu features delicious Italian classics like osso buco and veal parmesan, complemented by a good wine and beer selection. Although occasionally busy, the staff remains attentive, ensuring a consistent dining experience.

1,000 Reviews
  1. Patrick

    Los Angeles22 reviews

    4.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    Rack of lamb seared medium rare was perfect. Lasagna was very salty. Waitress just brushed it off. Waitress was attentive but not quite know how to be one.

    Is this helpful?

  2. Alice VIP

    Portland59 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Waldos is a favoarite restaurant. The food is amazing and the food fabulous.

    Is this helpful?

  3. Cheryl VIP

    Vancouver26 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Amazing drinks. The short rib sliders were fabulous!

    Is this helpful?

  4. Gail VIP

    Orange County14 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great food, good service. One of our favorites. Nice ambience and not too loud and crazy. Food is prepared perfect with a nice presentation and flavors are excellent . Pasta is al dente .

    Is this helpful?

  5. John VIP

    Palm Springs6 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Enjoyed meeting Alan and our server! Out first time visit, but will now be repeat customers!

    Is this helpful?

  6. Michael

    Calgary20 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great food, great service and a really nice ambience.

    Is this helpful?

  7. Raymond

    Central Coast1 review

    3.0

    Dined 7 days 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.

    Is this helpful?

  8. Leigh

    Palm Springs22 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 7 days 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

    Is this helpful?

  9. Brian

    Los Angeles10 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on April 20, 2025

    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).

    Is this helpful?

  10. KEVIN VIP

    Orange County19 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 19, 2025

    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.

    Is this helpful?

FAQs

Waldo's Ristorante is rated 4.4 stars by 1000 OpenTable diners.

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

  1. Home
  2. United States
  3. Palm Springs / Palm Desert Cities
  4. Palm Springs / Palm Desert
  5. Palm Desert

Make a reservation

2 people
8:00 PM
Booked 20 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
OpenTable
  • About Us
  • Blog
  • Careers
  • Press
More
Businesses
  • Restaurant reservation software
  • Industry insights
  • Hospitality resources
  • Marketing resources
  • Operation resources
  • How to open a restaurant
  • For restaurants
  • For restaurant groups
Join us on
  • Privacy Policy
  • Terms of Use
  • Cookies and Interest-Based Ads
  • Do Not Sell or Share My Personal Information
  • Cookie Preferences
Copyright © 2025 OpenTable, Inc. 1 Montgomery St Ste 500, San Francisco CA 94104 - All rights reserved.
OpenTable is part of Booking Holdings, the world leader in online travel and related services.
Booking Logo
Priceline Logo
KAYAK Logo
Agoda Logo
OpenTable Logo