Celeb-Beloved Chef Edo Baldi Opens New Steakhouse at Waldorf Astoria in Beverly Hills

The second-generation restaurateur is expanding his culinary empire with a new wood-fired grill concept.

Published on Feb. 19, 2026

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Edoardo 'Edo' Baldi, a renowned chef known for his Tuscan-inspired cuisine at his popular restaurant e.baldi in Beverly Hills, has opened a new steakhouse called Baldi at the Waldorf Astoria in Beverly Hills. The 180-seat restaurant features a menu focused on prime cuts of beef, as well as American, Australian and Japanese wagyu, all cooked on a wood-fired grill. Baldi will also offer Baldi's signature dishes like his sweet corn tortellini, which was a hit at his late father Giorgio Baldi's Santa Monica restaurant.

Why it matters

Edo Baldi is considered one of Hollywood's favorite chefs, with a loyal following among A-list celebrities. The opening of his new steakhouse at the prestigious Waldorf Astoria in Beverly Hills is a significant expansion of his culinary empire and solidifies his status as a culinary force in the city.

The details

Baldi, Edo's new steakhouse, will feature a menu focused on prime cuts of beef as well as American, Australian and Japanese wagyu, all cooked on a wood-fired grill. The restaurant will also offer Baldi's signature dishes like his sweet corn tortellini, which was a hit at his late father Giorgio Baldi's Santa Monica restaurant. The 180-seat space features an ultra-luxe design with stone, marble and terracotta elements, as well as a serious cocktail list and an Etruscan-inspired seasonal menu.

  • Baldi is opening for dinner on February 18, 2026.

The players

Edoardo 'Edo' Baldi

A renowned chef known for his Tuscan-inspired cuisine at his popular restaurant e.baldi in Beverly Hills. He is opening the new steakhouse Baldi at the Waldorf Astoria in Beverly Hills.

Giorgio Baldi

Edo's late father, whose eponymous Santa Monica restaurant is still a popular destination for A-list celebrities.

Beny Alagem

The owner of the Beverly Hills Waldorf Astoria, where Edo Baldi's new steakhouse Baldi is opening.

David Alagem

Beny Alagem's son, who runs hospitality lifestyle programs for the family's development firm.

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What they’re saying

“My dad had at first told me, 'You can't do anything with corn — we feed that to the chickens.' But it sold 30 portions the first night.”

— Edoardo 'Edo' Baldi (Hollywood Reporter)

“At e.baldi, the food is so light — it's all about clarity. You have to be a very, very good cook to cook that way.”

— Gavin Rossdale (Hollywood Reporter)

“Edo is an artist, a true master and maestro in his kitchen, and the restaurant makes you feel like you're a guest in his home. I'll be there on Day One at the Waldorf Astoria.”

— Jeffrey Katzenberg (Hollywood Reporter)

What’s next

Baldi is scheduled to open for dinner on February 18, 2026.

The takeaway

Edo Baldi's expansion into the prestigious Waldorf Astoria in Beverly Hills with his new steakhouse concept solidifies his status as one of the top chefs in Los Angeles, catering to a loyal celebrity clientele with his refined Tuscan-inspired cuisine and commitment to quality ingredients and execution.