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The Godfather Table.  - Waldo's Ristorante, Palm Desert, CA

Waldo's Ristorante

4.4
4.4
971 Reviews
$31 to $50
Italian

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2 people
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19:00
Booked 32 times today
  • Neighbourhood gem
  • Good for special occasions
  • Lively
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.

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Italian, American, Contemporary Italian
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon–Thu, Sun 16:00–20:00 Fri, Sat 16:00–21:00
  • Phone number
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Business Casual

What 971 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 in Palm Desert is a popular Italian dining spot known for its "outstanding service," "great food," and "friendly staff." The extensive menu offers a variety of authentic Italian dishes, consistently served hot and satisfying. Despite occasional noise and busy nights, patrons are drawn to its "charming atmosphere" and "generous portions."
971 Reviews
  1. Joel VIP

    St. Louis5 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Wonderful experience, excellent food, very friendly staff and manager. A must visit in the Valley!

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  2. Alice VIP

    Portland53 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We regularly go to Waldos because we enjoy everything about the place. The food is outstanding, and the service is wonderful and friendly.

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  3. roberts VIP

    Chicago1 review

    5.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Very good food and pleasant service. You won’t be disappointed

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  4. Kevin VIP

    Salt Lake City21 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Outstanding service, friendly staff, and great food. What’s not love about Waldo’s?

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  5. Carol VIP

    Montreal5 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Waldo’s is a constant during our annual trips to Palm Desert. The hot fresh bread, butter and cheese are unparalleled. We’ve only made a start on the extensive menu. Service is as exemplary as the cuisine.

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  6. Philip VIP

    New Orleans33 reviews

    3.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    My halibut was very dry, mashed potatoes also, old fashioned watered down. Pasta good, salad good, desert good. Service great.

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  7. Candace

    Vancouver20 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We are staying close to Waldo's and liked it so much the first time that we went again last night. The food is outstanding!

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  8. Christine VIP

    Edmonton14 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on 20 March 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Lovely evening at Waldo's. We had a patio table on a beautiful Desert evening. Service was attentive, well-paced and dinner was great. We have been to Waldo's several times and it is consistently good.

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  9. Leslie VIP

    Central Coast45 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 15 March 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    We visited Waldo's for the first time in March 2025. It was busy and lively. The service was excellent. The food was very good and authentic Italian. We liked the variety of the menu. It's not necessarily gourmet Italian cuisine, but certainly was served hot, tasty and satisfying.

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  10. patriciam VIP

    Las Vegas5 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on 15 March 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Everyone was extremely polite. Food was good. Drinks were great. A little slow on service. I can’t wait to return in the summer when it’s less busy.

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Waldo's Ristorante is rated 4.4 stars by 971 OpenTable diners.

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Google Map for Waldo's Ristorante

74970 Country Club Dr, Palm Desert, CA 92260

Additional information

  • Area
    Palm Desert
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon–Thu, Sun 16:00–20:00 Fri, Sat 16:00–21:00
  • 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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