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Gaetano's & Ristorantino Mediterraneo, Forest Park, IL

Gaetano's & Ristorantino Mediterraneo

4.7 (1188)
$31 to $50
Italian
7636 W. Madison St., Forest Park, IL 60130

About this restaurant

  • Romantic
  • Innovative
  • Good for special occasions
Chef Gaetano Di Benedetto is a native of the lush coastal town of Bagheria, located near Palermo, Sicily. He began as a kitchen apprentice in Palermo in 1978 and is a graduate of the prominent IPAS professional culinary school in Italy. His cooking career spans three decades, maintaining the title of Executive Chef since 1989 at restaurants throughout Italy, as well as France, England and the US.



While still in Sicily, Gaetano served as Chef at the oppulent Villa Paino, where he was accorded the honor of preparing state dinners for the Presidents of Italy, Francesco Cossiga, and Oscar Luigi Scalfaro. After leaving Sicily, Gaetano worked in such culinary capitals as London, Paris and Milan.



Chef Gaetano is a recent recipient of "Ospitalita Italiana" from the Italian Gov. This award signifies Gaetano's as an authentic Italian restaurant, 1 of 600 in the entire world! You will only find fresh, natural and homemade dishes at Gaetano's.

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Italian
  • Hours of operation
    Dinner: Monday - Thursday: 5:00pm - 9:30pm, Friday & Saturday: 4:30pm - 10:30pm, Closed Sunday
  • Phone number
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Executive chef
    Gaetano DiBenedetto
  • Catering
    Call us for Details (708) 366-4010
  • Neighborhood
    Forest Park
  • Cross street
    Ashland
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Additional
    Banquet, Beer, Chef's Table, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Delivery, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 1,188 people are saying

Gaetano's & Ristorantino Mediterraneo reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

4.7
4.7 based on all time ratings
  • 4.8Food
  • 4.6Service
  • 4.4Ambience
  • 2.3Value

NoiseModerate

1,188 Reviews
  1. UVASparky

    Chicago / Illinois7 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 15, 2020

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Have been many times and was wonderful again! I recommend to anyone looking for a truly excellent meal!

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  2. OpenTable Diner

    San Francisco Bay Area11 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 14, 2020

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Gaetano’s is always fantastic. The servers are so friendly and knowledgeable and Mr. Gaetano is a super nice guy.

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  3. Best

    Chicago / Illinois14 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 14, 2020

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    My favorite restaurant anywhere. Amazing food and amazing service.

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  4. Eggplant VIP

    Chicago / Illinois2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 13, 2020

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Dining at Gaetano's is always a delight.The entire staff is welcoming and very professional.The food is outstanding.All Italian wine list is short but with interesting choices at affordable prices. I always order a pasta dish and I am always amazed.The gnocchi with beef short rib ragu is the ultimate comfort food.The chef's sometimes whimsical take on traditional Italian dishes always satisfy.

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  5. LocalLinna

    Chicago / Illinois15 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 12, 2020

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Always awesome food. Great variety, interesting preparations. My only improvement would be to re-arrange the tables - it is a small place and sometimes the tables are a bit squashed in or awkward. But truly a gem.

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  6. OpenTable Diner

    Chicago / Illinois1 review

    4.0

    Dined on March 7, 2020

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    Tried chef’s tasting menu. Good selection of meats, fishes, pasta, vegetable.

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  7. MNG1959 VIP

    Chicago / Illinois56 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 6, 2020

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food was delicious. We always enjoy out dinner date at gaetanos! Thank you!

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  8. OpenTable Diner

    Baltimore / Maryland2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on February 29, 2020

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    wonderful. culinary experience.

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  9. AndrewC VIP

    Chicago / Illinois15 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on February 25, 2020

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Everything was perfect, from appetizers to wine to entree. Too full for dessert but they looked great.

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  10. bubbles20

    Chicago / Illinois4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on February 22, 2020

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Amazing food, service, and ambience! Highly recommend!

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FAQs

Gaetano's & Ristorantino Mediterraneo offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (708) 366-4010.

Gaetano's & Ristorantino Mediterraneo is rated 4.7 stars by 1188 OpenTable diners.

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  2. United States
  3. Chicago / Illinois
  4. Near West
  5. Forest Park

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Google Map for Gaetano's & Ristorantino Mediterraneo

7636 W. Madison St., Forest Park, IL 60130

Additional information

  • Cross street
    Ashland
  • Neighborhood
    Forest Park
  • Hours of operation
    Dinner: Monday - Thursday: 5:00pm - 9:30pm, Friday & Saturday: 4:30pm - 10:30pm, Closed Sunday
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Italian
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Gaetano DiBenedetto
  • Additional
    Banquet, Beer, Chef's Table, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Delivery, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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