My boyfriend and I decided to try this place and it is my new favorite Italian restaurant, possibly favorite new restaurant period! The restaurant is gorgeous and fun! I loved the wall art and classic booths! We had mussels to start and which were delicious! I had the mushroom Gorgonzola rigatoni with gnocchi and it was absolutely fantastic! The house made bread was insanely great and definitely a must for dipping in the delicious sauce! Our waiter Briggs was phenomenal! He suggested the perfect wine and food! He was excited to share about the food and restaurant and definitely set a great night over the top with his hospitality! I cannot wait to go back! read more

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Dined this evening, one of our 'go to' spots, got seated right away with reservation. Service - stellar, chicken parm & lobster ravioli - 9 out of 10, had to partake in a Tiramisu, made in house - yummy. Ron, the owner stopped by the table to say hello, welcomed us like family. Love to come here to relax, eat, laugh, enjoy and just exhale. Try them! read more

Super happy with my experience here! My best friend and I sat at the bar on a busy Friday night. Service was super quick, even with how busy they were and the bartenders were both so sweet. Amber was amazing and kept us laughing the whole time. Food and drinks all incredible. Priced very reasonable as well. Definitely recommend! read more

Gaetano's - Italian Near Me - Denver, Colorado

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We've been here a few times now for dinner service. Each time were pretty busy and loud. Servers are friendly and check on us often. The linguine alle vongole description didn't have red pepper flakes listed so we had to send it back to the kitchen. It came back 3 more times with just as much red pepper each time. Other than that, the food is good. read more

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Amazing food, customer service, and the atmosphere is incredible. The owner is truly an amazing person who cares about his customers. We will always recommend Gaetano's!!! read more

AMAZING very good service and food I'm super happy with this place and definitely will be coming back

Sometimes my partner and I go to a nearby Taco Bell and we pass this place on the way home. About a year ago we saw the sign in the window: DRINK LATE. that's all we needed to know, but when I found out it was an Italian restaurant, I couldn't believe I had let so much of life pass me by without stepping foot inside!!!! It was a shameful realization. My wife made us a reservation ASAP that coming Friday night. We got in the uber because we knew about the drink late feature. We entered the restaurant and it was like a tsunami of noise, real lively and people moving around a lot, and I don't know what happened but I stood directly in the way of every person around me until my wife just pulled me to somewhere more appropriate for standing. I think I was astral dreaming or whatever that crap is when you leave your body. Ok so then we sit down which was a relief especially when I saw Italian Margarita for sale. And I think we got zucchini plank because our booth was in front of a revolving crowd of people as they arrived for their reservations and we imagined ourselves trying to eat a grilled bread with bruschetta in front of them. We had stage fright about the way you have to go about a piece of grilled bread like sometimes you have to be aggressive with it. Sometimes I'll do it but with my astral dreaming problem I just couldn't do that yet. The zucchini's was the right choice for sure. Our server was hilarious btw. we were dying laughing because for everything we ordered they came back and asked if we wanted to order that even though we already ordered it. Some sort of amnesia but the good kind. We have soft voices so we were also cracking up because we could not hear each other as we tried to figure out what to order for the main deal. We tried to shout but we just look at each other like ?? :) the food came and we were like oh wow we have to come back here but maybe like before the evening tsunami next time. 7pm on a Friday we should've know that. Also my wife even took some pics of our food with the flash on because we only knew what to order because of the brave souls who did that before. Oh and I guess this place used to be the mob, i'm not sure about that but my wife was like obviously it's the mob did you see the pictures on the walll? But I don't know what kind of pictures are mob pics. She said it's obvious though. We got a dessert to go because at some point I needed to breathe. Thank you we will be back. Xo frankieeemf read more

I was really craving some pasta, specifically, ravioli, and I had seen this place before. I took to Yelp and saw that it had pretty good reviews so I took a chance and went by. I ordered a Caprese salad and a lunch portion of the cheese ravioli. The salad came out, was exactly what I was hoping for, tasted great. But my ravioli took almost 45 minutes to come out after my salad and not only that, it wasn't hot. The pasta tasted fresh, The sauce was great, but it was like it had been sitting there and somebody forgot about it. It was less than Luke warm. I could understand if the restaurant was busy, and the meal took a little longer to come out, but this wasn't the case. When I walked in there, there was only one other table that was occupied. It was maybe five or six ravioli. It wasn't even a ton of them which makes me wonder why did it take so long and why was the dish so cold? For me, that was a very big turn off to the restaurant as a whole. Additionally, the staff was polite, you could tell they knew their customers, but as a new customer, I want to be made to feel just as special as their regulars. People who came in after me were being served their food before I was. I don't think I was being targeted, I don't really know what happened, but I was very disappointed. The entire meal was about $30 and I did appreciate the fact that they automatically add a 4% gratuity for kitchen staff specifically. So in terms of price for the quality of the ingredients, I think it was fair. As always I check the bathroom, and while it was clean and had a changing table, it did have a sewer smell so they might wanna get that checked out. Maybe even a little air freshener machine. Sadly, I don't know if I would recommend this place. First impressions matter and the wait time, the cold meal, and not feeling like I was as important as the rest of the regulars all lead me to give this restaurant a 3. read more

Gaetano's - Caprese it was perfect. - Italian Near Me - Denver, Colorado

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Lived in the Highlands for nearly two years and have passed by Gaetano's countless times, but I only recently stopped in for dinner. The food was so good that I couldn't stop talking about it and ended up coming back just a week later. This time we sat at the bar and Ashley and Amber took care of us. They were both incredible. Ashley in particular had such a calm demeanor that made the whole visit feel really relaxed and pleasant. It's the kind of service that makes you want to stay longer and come back again. read more

Top tier Italian, authentic atmosphere, quality taste, service was outstanding and everything went amazing while dining here. The food was so mouth watering delicious cannot wait to go back!!! I want to try everything on the menu! read more

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The only thing cool about this restaurant is that it's so old that there are stories of mobsters gathering here. The food is not the greatest. The cream sauces are so so watery. The cheesy bread was OK and so were the grilled oysters. The carbonara should not be soupy. Not worth the wait read more

One of our favorites that we frequent when visiting CO. Food is always solid and the vibe is always top notch. Had a reservation around 2:30 which only includes their lunch menu -- which is a significantly smaller menu than their dinner. So if you want to enjoy all their pastas book for later in the day. Ordered an Aperol Spritz and Garlic Bread w Marinara to start. Everything was great and the sauce is amazing! For the main we both got Spaghetti & Meatballs (lunch portion). The meatballs are always a favorite and easily one of their best dishes. read more

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Delicious food, the tiramisu was one of the best I've had. Kind and welcoming staff. I would highly recommend. read more

Gaetano's - Italian Near Me - Denver, Colorado

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The creamy gorgonzola pasta is probably the best pasta sauce I've ever had - it's not too strong or pungent! I think it has a perfectly balanced taste to it, so try it even if you're not a huge gorgonzola fan. Chicken is a little on the drier side but just make sure to enjoy it while everything is fresh and warm. The complimentary bread was nice - focaccia was the best of them all. The tiramisu was also pretty delicious - almost exactly how you would want it (but I have no idea what they could do to it to make it better). Service was friendly and attentive. The decor of the place is charming although it can get pretty hot in the summer months since they don't seem to have AC. read more

The food was amazing and it's very decently priced. We had reservations and even though we accidentally got there a little early, our table was ready. Though busy, we received fantastic service and had an amazing time. read more

Love this place! This is a neighborhood institution but our waitress tonight, Sunny, made our night. We can't wait to come back! read more

Gaetano's - Gorgonzola rigatoni - Italian Near Me - Denver, Colorado

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Service was inattentive. He only checked on us twice throughout the whole evening. Our server never even told us the specials, and we only knew about them due the server at the table next us informing them. We would have gotten dessert but by the time it was offered we were one of the few tables there, and everybody else had already finished. Staff seemed liked they wanted to go home so we just asked for the check and left. read more

If you have lived in Denver and have never been here what are you even doing. It's a delicious Italian restaurant with a moody homey feel. I think the prices are fair for the portions, their services is always excellent, and if I can give you any advice at all it would be to NEVER SKIP DESSERT. The carrot cake is insane but we have truly enjoyed every single dessert option on the menu. This will always be one of my top Italian places in Denver. read more

Family gathering of 8 for lunch at an old favorite. Outstanding service from the moment we walked in the door! Outstanding bread,yummy soup and 8 different entrees of pasta, sandwiches and best ever Chicken parm! We all left smiling!! Thanks for the great table Grace!! read more

We love this place and ever since our first visit in April, visit for every family birthday. The food, ambiance and service is always amazing!! A definite must if you're in the area! Can't wait to dine there tonight for our son's 21st birthday. read more

Outstanding authentic Italian restaurant in North Denver! Had my birthday dinner her and the food and service was superb! Highly recommended this restaurant read more

Gaetano's - Enjoying my birthday dinner here at Gaetanos! - Italian Near Me - Denver, Colorado

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Gaetano's is a great spot for a plethora of events. Drink and dinner, a snack at the bar or a friend's night out. I'm going to get the negative things out of the way. One, is the atmosphere was a little too loud for my liking and two, it was way too hot. Service was great and our meal came out in a timely manner. Indulged myself with a glass of moscato wine which was lovely and tasty. Garlic Cheese Bread. Came out with four big texas toast slices and a big cup of marinara. The best starter and great for the price. Sausage and Peppers. So fresh and yummy. The entire dish was spectacular with just the right amount of savory from the tomato and sausage and enough tang from the bell peppers to even it out. All around a lovely dining experience to spend a mother's day meal. They even gave my mom a beautiful pink rose! read more

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The food is about as authentic as you will find anywhere. Hot, made fresh in house. The minestrone soup is amazing. Just like my Nonna's. The pasta bolognese, spaghetti and meatballs and the gnocchi with their special recipe sauce might have been the best. Desserts are great as well. Surprisingly, their key lime pie might be better than their more traditional Italian desserts. Service is good. Helpful, knowledgeable and the old Italian family decor is a nice reminder of the good old days. read more

So delicious! I would highly recommend. We had a party of 7 and our server, Andrew, was excellent. He offered suggestions, made himself available, but didn't hover. The food was top notch, large portions, seasoned perfectly and hot! Don't forget dessert! The Italian Lemon Cream Cake was very refreshing and a generous serving. Make reservations, this place is busy! read more

I came here for lunch one day and the service from the host was quick and prompt. The waiter was a little bit slower but was knowledgeable in answering my question about the items on the menu. I ordered a pizza and it was about the perfect size for two people to share. The price for the pizza was fair but there was a "sharing" surcharge if you order the pizza for the table and a "Kitchen worker appreciation" surcharge as well added to your final total. Overall not a bad experience. read more

Gaetano's - Meat lovers pizza - Italian Near Me - Denver, Colorado

This is hands down the best Italian restaurant I've been to. The red sauce is delicious, so well seasoned, thickened, and so nice. The garlic bread was fluffy yet crispy on the outside. The chicken parm was crispy on the outside yet so juicy on the inside. The meatball from the spaghetti and meatballs was so tender and flavorful. We went during lunch so we got the lunch portions and found that it was just right, I don't think we'd be able to finish a full dinner portion. I wish I would've had more space to try dessert because everything there was just so good. The wait staff were friendly and very attentive making the experience even better. We went during lunch time and the restaurant itself is dimly lit which was nice, this would be a great spot to come to in the evening and/or on a date. If I lived in Denver this would be a restaurant I'd put on my rotation read more

Gaetano's - Garlic Bread - Italian Near Me - Denver, Colorado

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Came for a birthday dinner and everything was so good ! The restaurant had a nice dark lighting vibe with very cool wall art ! Service was good deff get a reservation they were busy at 830 on a Saturday night. For app we got the ravioli so good and ordered the garlic bread with dinner Alfredo with shrimp and the creamy Gorgonzola so delicious. Loved the homemade Tiramisu and we also had the lemon cake ! read more

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The outside of this place looks "scary" - being on a busy street corner. It is deceiving because inside it is a completely different vibe,- very cozy and warm. It takes you back in time. The space is a larger than I expected. Whenever I go to an Italian restaurant, I always order the chicken piccata because I do not cook that dish for myself. The chicken piccata here did not disappoint. I appreciated that the dish did not have a massive amount of pasta and it was simple - focusing on the garnishes and the capers. This would be a fun restaurant to come for a date night or just come to the bar for a cocktail. The staff was pleasant and attentive. I was surprised how busy it was at 8 PM on a Tuesday night. I will be back! read more

Gaetano's - Italian Near Me - Denver, Colorado

Great place! Service was super nice but a bit slow, the entrees were amazing, and the desserts were outstanding. Fun ambiance even though it was a bit loud, but this place is absolutely hopping even at 5:30pm on a Friday night. read more

W E W I L L B E B A C K ! ! ! SERVICE We were a party of 4. We went to the restaurant at our designated reservation time. We were invited to wait for a short time before being seated at our horseshoe booth. We got seated and comfortable before our waitress came to take care of us. Her name was "Sunny." We found out, as we were being taken care of, that she was from Chicago, but had moved to the Denver area about six years ago. She had worked here for just about six months. If I didn't say it before, Sunny did a GREAT JOB!! BTW...it was our 11th anniversary...we so enjoyed our time!! I got to say...Sunny was a positive bundle of energy. You could see she was very efficient at what she was doing. We personally felt like she was taking care of her tables. She also made sure our needs were definitely taken care of while we were there. She took a photo of all of us at the table before the end of the evening. AMBIANCE What a lovely place with all of the photos from the history of the area. Always enjoy the times that we've been...thank you for continuing to have the Halloween spirit theme for the evening. FOOD We all enjoyed our meals! I had the Ribeye with the potatoes and mushrooms and the vegetables. It was so good...I had to bring it home with me. Very, very good!! Please!!...tell the chef that it was just right for me. read more

Gaetano's - Italian Near Me - Denver, Colorado

Good but not great Italian restaurant in Denver with a cool mafia theme and old school vibe. The service was a bit slow for a Monday night, but they did seem busy. I got the chicken Marsala, it was good but not great. Good size portions. read more

Gaetano's - Italian Near Me - Denver, Colorado

Lovely food, ambiance and service; the dearth of fresh bread for all, however, raises a culinary eyebrow. After ordering, then asking a couple times for bread (it was being sliced, I was told), I tried not to envy the table next, who'd been greeted by a basket of fresh bread when they sat down. Finally, my basket of bread arrived---"It's day old," said the nice waiter, apologetically. "Don't hold it against me!" As the table next readied for their second basket of unsolicited fresh bread, I tried to soften mine in olive oil and clam sauce. Nothin' doin'. I know not the criteria for determining fresh bread. vs. day-old bread customers. Might I suggest every patron makes the cut? As a long-time fan of Gaetano's, let's have the best you can deliver. read more

We went for lunch on a recent Saturday, with a reservation which was unnecessary as it was mostly empty at 1pm. The downside, the lunch menu is verrrry limited so we regretted that decision and will be back for dinner. I had the classic - spaghetti and meatballs, the 'large' portion at $20. That's maybe on the high side for two large meatballs and not ALL that much spaghetti - but it was just superb, a knockout dish, I savored every bite. And a lot left to take home, it was so rich and filling. My wife had a simple 'Cacio e Pepe' pasta/cheese dish at $13, (sans the two eggs on top, otherwise included) and it too was fabulously delicious. Simple but amazingly great. Loved the service, the setting and we will be back for dinner, can't wait to sit at the long bar and see what that's like on a busy night! Two parking lots, which I bet fill up quickly, not very large. The only downside - 38th is a busy street and intersection with a light; there is a LOT of loud auto traffic racing by. read more

Gaetano's - Lunch menu - Italian Near Me - Denver, Colorado

We were so excited to try this place for a celebratory dinner and it lived up to expectations. John was one of the best servers I've ever had. He was so friendly and attentive. He checked on us at all the right times and had great suggestions. The food was amazing! Highly recommend the fried ravioli, Gorgonzola rigatoni, and pistachio gelato. We will definitely be back! read more

Gaetano's is a great option for brunch or dinner in North Denver. Serving many Italian classics, this restaurant is said to be an old mob hangout! To start, I had the lobster bisque which was complete with small chunks of lobster throughout. For entrees, we had the chicken picatta and bolognese. Chicken picatta is one of my favorite meals and this one was pretty good. The lemon caper sauce was bright and well balanced. I did wish the chicken would have been pounded a bit thinner, though. Overall, if you're looking for a unpretentious yet quality restaurant in North Denver, Gaetano's is a great place for pasta and more. read more

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Alyssa was amazing, every dish she recommended was so good! Chicken Marsala, Seafood Pasta and the Tiramisu delicious! The service was spot on! The atmosphere was so fun! Highly recommended but make sure you have a reservation! read more

Wonderful spot in Lohi. We got there just in time for the happy hour specials which were fantastic. We had a couple mixed cocktails, a delicious order of muscles (forgot to picture), chicken picatta, and the ricotta sausage mushroom gnocchi. Top tier Italian food for a great price in a great area. read more

Gaetano's - Pasta - Italian Near Me - Denver, Colorado

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My family and I visit a few times per year, usually to celebrate a birthday or anniversary and previously have had great service and food. Yesterday we went for an early dinner- 4:00 - because it was a last minute decision and later times were unavailable. We were seated by one of the bartenders who asked if we were celebrating anything and also started out as our waiter, and that was fine. He asked about drinks and specifically mentioned that we had to vacate the table before 6:00 for another party, and we were the only table seated with a few patrons at the bar. A few minutes later a young man, Caden came up and said he was our waiter and asked us about drinks again. We were confused and said we already had another waiter. So Caden left and our original waiter came back and told us he was actually the bartender and Caden would be taking over. So Caden came back and asked about appetizers and we ordered soup and salad, he did not take our dinner order or even ask about it. We also asked for bread and he said it wasn't delivered until 4:00, and it was almost 4:30. I know he simply forgot. After approximately 15 minutes our soup and salad arrived, and they were okay, nothing exciting. Caden finally then came back and took our dinner order, which was pasta with grilled chicken on top. Again after several minutes another server brought out our food, which again was fine but not exceptional. Caden came back a few minutes later to check on us and we said that we would need boxes only because we weren't sure when he would come back again. He brought 2 boxes and the dessert menu. We declined dessert and had to ask for the check. Caden didn't offer to box the food for us, which in previous visits, the servers did. Bottom line is that Caden was a bus boy not a server, he had poor waiter skills and my gratuity reflected that. Gaetanos also charges a back of the house fee, which I consider as part of the gratuity. If this were my first visit, I don't know if I would go back but next time, it will be during the regular dinner rush when the regular serving staff is on duty. Ambiance is part of the charm. read more

We have dined at Gaetano's many times as we live only a few blocks away. The last time that we were there we were disappointed by the service and the food but we gave them a second chance and we are glad that we did. It's always noisy but that is part of its charm but the service was excellent and the four of us really enjoyed the food including the shared family chopped antipasto salad, lobster ravioli, eggplant parmigiana. Pasta boulanaise and chicken milanase which were perfectly prepared, amply portioned and delicious. Desserts were shared included delectable limoncello cake and tiramisu. We are so glad we went back! read more

Food is solid Italian. They need to clean up their takeout process. If you order online, they charge you a 5% fee called "online" in addition to kitchen fee. Just called in an order with three items, was asked a question regarding the chicken Marsala item, then get there to pick it up, no chicken Marsala. No offer to make things right. Either get it together with phone orders or remove the "online" fee... read more