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Grilled Prawns - FERRO, Idyllwild, CA

FERRO

4.7
4.7
1644 Reviews
$30 and under
Contemporary Italian

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2 people
19:00
Booked 18 times today
  • Great for outdoor dining
  • Neighbourhood gem
  • Good for special occasions
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.

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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
    (951) 659-0700
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Executive Chef
    Frank & Lori Ferro
  • Area
    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
    Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Patio/Outdoor Dining

What 1,644 people are saying

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
  • 4.7Food
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.5Value

NoiseModerate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Ferro in Idyllwild is a culinary gem celebrated for its "authentic Italian cuisine" and "unequaled hospitality." Guests rave about the wild boar lasagna, wood-fired pizzas, and unique craft cocktails. The charming ambiance, especially on the back patio with live music, makes it a perfect spot for special occasions. Reservations are essential for this delightful dining experience.

1,644 Reviews
  1. Heather

    Palm Springs

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    What a gem! Their food is delicious. We had the wild boar lasagna and the Caccio e Pepe and both were fabulous! Our service was excellent and attentive as well. This is my favorite spot to come to when in idyllwild!

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  2. Walt

    Los Angeles

    6 reviews

    4.0

    6 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Staff were very accomodating and service was excellent. Very glad to get in on short notice. Half chicken dinner very dussapointing.however. Overcooked in a big way, dry and over-salted. Wanted to "just try something different", and bad idea. Will stick to the Portk Chpp in the future as a regular for the pork chop as best EVER around. All others in party very much enjoyed their meal -lasagna- as always excellent as well. All will return of course, just not for chicken!

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  3. Caroline

    Dublin

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 16 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Ferro was amazing! Highly recommend the oysters and pizza!

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  4. Kevin

    Palm Springs

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 14 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food is always delicious at Ferro and worth the drive from Palm Springs!

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  5. Jessica

    Greater Boston

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 13 November 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Great food, kind service, but really cold inside.

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  6. Gina

    Greater Boston

    7 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on 11 November 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Cute Italian spot. A little pricey, like everything in Idyllwild. We got a pizza and pasta which were both good. We sat outside on the back patio which is very cute. It was a bit chilly even with the heaters on.

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  7. Freqfinediner

    San Diego

    22 reviews

    5.0

    22 reviews

    Dined on 5 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Dining at Ferro is an experience that’s hard to match in Idyllwild. From the moment we walked in, Spirros, our server, set the tone for a fantastic evening. His warmth, personality, and extensive knowledge of the menu added so much to our meal. Spirros really knows the dishes inside and out, and his recommendations were spot on. The food is truly Michelin-level—each dish beautifully presented and absolutely delicious. From appetizers to dessert, every bite was an experience to savor. It’s clear that owner Frank has created something extraordinary here. Ferro is a gem in this town, and it deserves all the recognition for bringing this level of culinary excellence to the area. Highly recommended….

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  8. Carolina

    Palm Springs

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on 3 November 2024

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 2
    Went out of the way and booked a reservation for 2 at the lounge section to celebrate an anniversary. There are no descriptions or pictures of what the lounge would look like. Arrived 10 minutes early and was seated appropriately. The lounge turned out to be right next to the bar so it was extremely loud the entire time. The beginning seemed promising. However our waitress had forgotten about us. The busser was more attentive. We ordered a Cacio e Pepe and a Carbonara. My boyfriend really enjoyed the Cacio e Pepe however the Carbonara was extremely salty I was unable to finish it. We wanted to try their desserts to end the night on a better note but our waitress never came around after 30 minutes. The busser was able to take note that we wanted dessert and to alert our waitress but yet again nothing came about it. We ended up asking for the check in frustration and the busser overly apologized. The busser should not be the one bringing over your check. I would not come back to this establishment. This place was nothing special.

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  9. Dawn

    San Diego

    20 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    20 reviews

    Dined on 3 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent food and service in a lovely house-like setting. The branzino and chocolate torte dessert were both delicious! Highly recommend this gem in Idyllwild!

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  10. Dan

    Los Angeles

    2 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 2 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Always a great experience and delicious food!! Be back soon!!

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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 1644 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
19:00
Booked 18 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for FERRO

25840 Cedar St., Idyllwild, CA 92549

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    North Circle Drive
  • Area
    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
    Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Patio/Outdoor Dining
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