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FERRO

4.7 (1733)
$30 and under
Contemporary Italian
25840 Cedar St., Idyllwild, CA 92549

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2 people
SunMonTueWedThuFriSat
8:00 PM
Booked 15 times today

About this restaurant

  • Neighborhood gem
  • Good for special occasions
  • Charming
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
  • 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, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 1,733 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

4.7
4.7 based on recent ratings
  • 4.6Food
  • 4.8Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4.5Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Palm Springs / Palm Desert Cities

    Romantic

  • Palm Springs / Palm Desert

    Romantic

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
FERRO in Idyllwild is a culinary delight, offering "outstanding service" and a "wonderful culinary experience." The menu features "amazing food" like the lasagna with prime rib and "delicious pizzas." The ambiance is both cozy and vibrant, with live jazz enhancing the atmosphere. This "hidden gem" is a must-visit for anyone in the area.
1,733 Reviews
  1. Tony

    Los Angeles7 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    We love this restaurant and it is the best in Idyllwild, but that does not mean that all of their dishes are home runs. I had the Pasta Carbonara, and while very tasty, it was very saucy. I like Carbonara pasta to be wet with sauce, not swimming in it. But on the other hand, I tried the Salmone Arrosto and it was one of the best dishes I have ever eaten. The salmon was moist yet flaky, with a perfectly caramelized crust, on top of tender greens, veggies, and farro. This dish was excellent! Also, shout out to their bread and butter--which is a must to start any dinner there. The staff is always welcoming and attentive, and we were glad to see that they have kept the music level down.

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  2. Adrian

    Los Angeles3 reviews

    3.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    Food has been better. Pizza dough was overcooked and felt like eating a piece of toast. Pasta was overcooked as well.

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  3. Paul

    Orange County1 review

    5.0

    Dined on April 23, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Tuesdays nights have live jazz music on the back patio. Music and ambiance were great. Food was good.

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  4. Sara

    Los Angeles21 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 20, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The service with Amber was excellent. We loved the music on the back patio. Dining at FERRO was a really nice Saturday night experience.

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  5. MICHAEL R. VIP

    Central Coast3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 19, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Ferro, Idyllwild – A Hidden Gem Worth the Drive Had no idea what we were in for—ended up completely blown away. We had the lasagna with prime rib (yes, that’s a thing), a pesto pizza that somehow ruined all other pesto pizzas for me, and bread that could be its own course. Drinks? On point. Service? Solid. The vibe? Exactly what you want when you escape the city. If you’re in Idyllwild and don’t stop here, you’re doing it wrong.

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  6. Carol VIP

    New York City32 reviews

    2.0

    Dined on April 18, 2025

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    Food was disappointing. Would never go back. Noisy and cold inside.

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  7. elizabeth

    Palm Springs3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 16, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Had a wonderful experience. Everything was outstanding!

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  8. Dakota

    Orange County1 review

    1.0

    Dined on April 12, 2025

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 4
    Extremely rude bar manager was confrontational and basically outright hostile. Our other server made up for it but I have never had such poor treatment from a restaurant worker. Unfortunately will not be returning here.

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  9. Steve

    San Diego1 review

    5.0

    Dined on April 8, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Great presentation and excellent food! The server was pleasant and provided good service.

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  10. Robin VIP

    Los Angeles40 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on April 8, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    We enjoyed an early dinner on the patio. Happy hour food and price was exceptional. Being older, I thought the portions were perfect! The Insalata di Cesare was perfectly tart and the thin anchovies were an attraction, not distraction, from the taste. The Spaghetti Aglio e Olio con Pomodori Secchi was very tasty. Neither the salad nor pasta were overly dressed. Incredibly good value. I would return.

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FAQs

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

FERRO is rated 4.7 stars by 1733 OpenTable diners.

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

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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, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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