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: 4.5

4.5 (1028)

$31 to $50

Italian

74970 Country Club Dr, Palm Desert, CA 92260

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2 people

Jul 2, 2025

8:30 PM

Booked 3 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
(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 1,028 people are saying

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

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4.5

4.5 based on recent ratings

4.5Food
4.6Service
4.4Ambience
4.3Value

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Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Waldo's Ristorante is cherished for its "great food, great service," and vibrant atmosphere. Diners rave about dishes like chicken parmigiana and osso buco, with many praising the "impeccable service." Although some note occasional slow service, the cozy Italian ambiance and delicious menu earn consistent repeat visits.

1,028 Reviews

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Yvonne
Unspecified1 review
1.0
Dined 5 days ago
1. Overall 1
2. Food 1
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
This was our 2nd time trying this restaurant because I enjoy the sister restaurants but like the 1st time food came out cold and veal chops were overcooked.
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Chris
Palm Springs / Palm Desert Cities2 reviews
5.0
Dined on June 16, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
This being our 4th visit to Waldo's in as many months, ought to tell you something. The food is superb and the service is beyond impeccable. We will always return.
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Jim
Greater Boston4 reviews
5.0
Dined on June 13, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
This was our first visit and we will definitely put Waldo’s on our rotation. From the moment we entered until we departed, the friendliness of the efficient staff was evident. Service was impeccable. Our food was delicious, especially the chicken parm. Also an excellent value.
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William VIP
Palm Springs / Palm Desert Cities24 reviews
5.0
Dined on June 12, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Always a great meal. Service is also great. Come back a lot.
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Susan
San Diego6 reviews
5.0
Dined on June 8, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We came in for the Restaurant Week Menu and had the chicken parmigiana and the short ribs. Both were very good. Will be going back.
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Chuck VIP
Palm Springs / Palm Desert Cities13 reviews
3.0
Dined on June 8, 2025
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 3
Decent portions but nothing special; Caesar ok, short ribs good, chicken parm ok, tiramisu’ & cheesecake ok
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Diana VIP
Phoenix / Arizona17 reviews
3.0
Dined on June 7, 2025
1. Overall 3
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 3
Everything was fine until 9:25 pm when someone turned all of the lights up to the brightest level. I assume that this was to tell us to leave as they close at 9:30 pm. There were two tables left including ours and the table next to us. How much trouble would it have been to say we are closing in five minutes rather than turn the lights up? There are too many other dining options in Palm Desert where the staff isn’t rude.
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Donna
Cincinnati / Dayton7 reviews
5.0
Dined on June 7, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Waldo’s was a perfect location for going out with my girlfriends. The food was delicious. The service was impeccable and the seating location was ideal. Waldo’s always come through as a very, very nice place to go.
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sue
Palm Springs / Palm Desert Cities25 reviews
5.0
Dined on June 4, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
During Restaurant Week we try a new place each year. This year it was Waldo's and we were not disappointed. Everyone was happy with their meal. The service was terrific. The cream of mushroom soup was so, so, so delicious. We will be back.
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Mary VIP
San Diego34 reviews
4.0
Dined on June 3, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Large portions! Delicious halibut dinner. Lobster ravioli enjoyable as well. Service was a little slow, but server was very pleasant.
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Waldo's Ristorante is rated 4.5 stars by 1028 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

Jul 2, 2025

8:30 PM

Booked 3 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

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Popular dishes

Homemade Tiramisu

Veal Parmigiana

Caprese Burrata

Menu

What 1,028 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Review summary

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