Waldo's Ristorante

Name: Waldo's Ristorante
Address: 74970 Country Club Dr, Palm Desert, CA, United States, 92260
Telephone: (760) 423-6061
Price range: $31 to $50
Rating: 4.4

4.4 (1006)

$31 to $50

Italian

74970 Country Club Dr, Palm Desert, CA 92260

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2 people

May 9, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 21 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
(760) 423-6061
Website
https://www.waldosristorante.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Business Casual

Location
74970 Country Club Dr, Palm Desert, CA 92260
Neighborhood
Palm Desert
Parking details
Public Lot
Additional
Beer, Cocktails, Non-Smoking, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Popular dishes

What 1,006 people are saying

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

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4.4

4.4 based on recent ratings

4.5Food
4.5Service
4.3Ambience
4.3Value

Noise • Moderate

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.

1,006 Reviews

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Alex VIP
Palm Springs88 reviews
5.0
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 5
The food was excellent! Unfortunately the restaurant was very crowded and only 2 servers .. probably short staffed. Would definitely return because food was delicious!
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Shelley
San Francisco6 reviews
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The food was great, the wonderful, and nice to get a good meal with a great wine list!
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Alice VIP
Portland61 reviews
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great food and drink. We enjoy wine, and having a no corkage Monday allows us to bring one of our own bottles.
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Cathy VIP
New York City19 reviews
2.0
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 2
2. Food 3
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 4
It took longer than necessary for our meals to be served. Someone in our party returned the halibut because it was dry. The other apps and dinners were just ok.
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Stacy
Sacramento4 reviews
5.0
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
This was my second time here and it didn’t disappoint. I live in Sacramento and wished we had a Waldo’s here! It was my birthday and they wanted to give me a slice of their cake but I was full from dinner. This is dining my friends. It’s not fast so enjoy a glass of wine or a cocktail. They go above and beyond to make you happy! 10/10
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Fredric VIP
Palm Springs113 reviews
4.0
Dined 6 days ago
1. Overall 4
2. Food 3
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Service was excellent. Menu had large selection food items. Hubby had the wedge, our Birthday guy ordered Lasagna and I had the Shrimp Scampi. Food was nothing special.
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Patrick
Los Angeles22 reviews
4.0
Dined on April 30, 2025
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.
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Alice VIP
Portland61 reviews
5.0
Dined on April 30, 2025
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.
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Cheryl VIP
Vancouver27 reviews
5.0
Dined on April 29, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Amazing drinks. The short rib sliders were fabulous!
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Gail VIP
Orange County14 reviews
5.0
Dined on April 28, 2025
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 .
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Waldo's Ristorante is rated 4.4 stars by 1006 OpenTable diners.

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

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2 people

May 9, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 21 times today

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

Website
https://www.waldosristorante.com/
Phone number
(760) 423-6061

Waldo's Ristorante

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About this restaurant

Additional information

Popular dishes

Homemade Tiramisu

Veal Parmigiana

Caprese Burrata

Menu

What 1,006 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Review summary

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