Amazing food, the buratta caprese was excellent. Showed up 45 minutes before my reservation and they got me a table within 10 minutes. Wine and desserts were top notch. Seafood pasta on point. It was a busy dinner rush so there were some longer than usual waits to getting refills, more bread, getting the check. But overall the atmosphere and food make it a must visit.
Enjoyable small Italian spot. Worked well for our family. Nice family restaurant ambiance and good food. Loved the butternut squash ravioli and the kids loved the pizza. The kids also devoured the bread they brought before the meal, which was an unexpected extra, especially these days. Nothing totally blew me away, but I'd happily bring the family back here.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
abel torres
Sat outside on the patio it was a nice day. I ordered shrimp on my salad, the shrimp were hot it was ok. But I would have liked it more if the shrimp were chilled. But my meal was delicious.
I ordered via DoorDash and this order was ready and delivered so fast. It came hot and delicious. Highly recommend. Lots of flavor in the lasagna and the salad with Balsamic Vinaigrette was really good. Cheese bread was about what you’d expect. I’ll order this again.
The food is amazing! Everything down to the bread was fresh, delicious, and made me lose my mind. This was a great random find before going to the South Coast Botanic Gardens. We tried the calamari, short ribs, chicken Parm, and skirt steak with risotto. It was difficult to pick a favorite. I need to go back and try more of the menu. They were usually busy for a Sunday night, but after tasting the food, it was worth the wait. The servers were friendly and attentive. They let us bring more bread home with our leftovers.
The serving size of entry's are fantastic. Very attentive staff and very friendly. The halibut entry was to die for. Make a reservation with opentable as restaurant is very busy.
KathyB
Our favorite place for a nice meal where you do not feel rushed. National Meatball Day was the reason to dine here at Gaetano's. Love the ciabatta bread serving, very warm, soft bread as a starter. We ordered the Burrata appetizer and were pleasantly surprised on how big it was. Enough for 4 people to enjoy. The Meatball with marinara sauce was our mail course. Big meat full was full of flavor, with a small sprinkling of mozzarella cheese on top. I would have likes a little more cheese myself. Our server brought out fresh parmesan cheese, which she grated onto our meatball/pasta. We both had cocktails, I had the Pom Fizz and my husband had Blood Orange Mojito. Both we quite delicious. I could see the Pom Fizz placed in a martini glass instead of high ball. Tiramisu and spumoni ended our meal. The service was exceptional from hostess to server to busboy collecting our finished plates. You really do not feel rushed while dining at Gaetano's, which makes this place extra special. If you are looking for a nice meal for date night, choose Gaetano's. Don't forget to make that reservation.
AlexandraC
The food is *amazing*! Such excellent pasta, flavorful sauces, perfectly cooked meats, fun drinks (both for the alcohol and the non-alcohol drinkers in our group), and great ambiance. I wish it were closer to me - I live in the heart of LA - but even with traffic, I am willing to make the trek back to Gaetano's because the food is so amazing!
RonS
Met up with good friends for a catch up evening. Food and service were on point as usual. Really enjoy having meals here. It was surprsingly busy for a Wednesday night, but I get it. Suggest having reservations.
Amazing food, the buratta caprese was excellent. Showed up 45 minutes before my reservation and they got me a table within 10 minutes. Wine and desserts were top notch. Seafood pasta on point. It was a busy dinner rush so there were some longer than usual waits to getting refills, more bread, getting the check. But overall the atmosphere and food make it a must visit.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 3
Recommended dishes: Salted Caramel Tiramisu, Meatballs
Delicious!!!
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 4
Enjoyable small Italian spot. Worked well for our family. Nice family restaurant ambiance and good food. Loved the butternut squash ravioli and the kids loved the pizza. The kids also devoured the bread they brought before the meal, which was an unexpected extra, especially these days. Nothing totally blew me away, but I'd happily bring the family back here.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Sat outside on the patio it was a nice day. I ordered shrimp on my salad, the shrimp were hot it was ok. But I would have liked it more if the shrimp were chilled. But my meal was delicious.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Eggplant Parmigiana, Tagliatelle & Chianti Short Ribs, Butternut Squash Ravioli
Everything was excellent from the food to the service. A real gem of a place in
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Eggplant Parmigiana, Tagliatelle & Chianti Short Ribs
A great lunch menu and just the right amount for a fair price.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Lunch Combo
Excellent service, food is great, one of my favorites places to eat.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Every Single Time I come here, Never get disappointed. Been here a couple times and every time I come in. I leave with a huge smile on my face.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Wonderful location for any occasion! We celebrated a deliciously, well paced birthday.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Salted Caramel Tiramisu, Scallops Amatrician, Tagliatelle & Chianti Short Ribs
I ordered via DoorDash and this order was ready and delivered so fast. It came hot and delicious. Highly recommend. Lots of flavor in the lasagna and the salad with Balsamic Vinaigrette was really good. Cheese bread was about what you’d expect. I’ll order this again.
Food: 5
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The food is amazing! Everything down to the bread was fresh, delicious, and made me lose my mind. This was a great random find before going to the South Coast Botanic Gardens. We tried the calamari, short ribs, chicken Parm, and skirt steak with risotto. It was difficult to pick a favorite. I need to go back and try more of the menu. They were usually busy for a Sunday night, but after tasting the food, it was worth the wait. The servers were friendly and attentive. They let us bring more bread home with our leftovers.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Fried Calamari, Chicken Parmigiana, Tagliatelle & Chianti Short Ribs, Florentine Skirt Steak
The serving size of entry's are fantastic. Very attentive staff and very friendly. The halibut entry was to die for. Make a reservation with opentable as restaurant is very busy.
Our favorite place for a nice meal where you do not feel rushed. National Meatball Day was the reason to dine here at Gaetano's. Love the ciabatta bread serving, very warm, soft bread as a starter. We ordered the Burrata appetizer and were pleasantly surprised on how big it was. Enough for 4 people to enjoy. The Meatball with marinara sauce was our mail course. Big meat full was full of flavor, with a small sprinkling of mozzarella cheese on top. I would have likes a little more cheese myself. Our server brought out fresh parmesan cheese, which she grated onto our meatball/pasta. We both had cocktails, I had the Pom Fizz and my husband had Blood Orange Mojito. Both we quite delicious. I could see the Pom Fizz placed in a martini glass instead of high ball. Tiramisu and spumoni ended our meal. The service was exceptional from hostess to server to busboy collecting our finished plates. You really do not feel rushed while dining at Gaetano's, which makes this place extra special. If you are looking for a nice meal for date night, choose Gaetano's. Don't forget to make that reservation.
The food is *amazing*! Such excellent pasta, flavorful sauces, perfectly cooked meats, fun drinks (both for the alcohol and the non-alcohol drinkers in our group), and great ambiance. I wish it were closer to me - I live in the heart of LA - but even with traffic, I am willing to make the trek back to Gaetano's because the food is so amazing!
Met up with good friends for a catch up evening. Food and service were on point as usual. Really enjoy having meals here. It was surprsingly busy for a Wednesday night, but I get it. Suggest having reservations.