Gaetano's Restaurant

Name: Gaetano's Restaurant
Address: 2731 Pacific Coast Highway, Torrance, CA, United States, 90505
Telephone: (310) 326-3354
Price range: $30 and under
Rating: 4.8

4.8

1667 Reviews

$30 and under

Italian

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Back to back winner of the Daily Breeze's "Best Italian Restaurant in the South Bay", Gaetano's Restaurant is a family owned operation that emphasizes food quality and radiant guest service. We feel the most important part of Gaetano's is the experience. From the second you walk through our door, it is our duty to make your visit memorable.

All of our food is handmade from the Butternut Squash Ravioli to the Tagliatelle and Chianti Ribs. Our Authentic Italian dishes with a modern touch sends guests home happy and wanting more.

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Party Size

2 people

DateTime

May 27, 2022

May 2022

Sun

Mon

Tue

Wed

Thu

Fri

Sat

7:00 PM

Booked 25 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Takeout

(310) 326-3354

Delivery

Order online

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Elegant
Cuisines
Italian, Contemporary Italian
Hours of operation
Lunch Daily 11:00 am–3:00 pm Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 3:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 3:00 pm–10:00 pm
Phone number
(310) 326-3354
Website
https://www.gaetanosonline.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, MasterCard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress

Location
2731 Pacific Coast Highway Torrance, CA 90505
Neighborhood
Torrance / Carson
Cross street
Crenshaw Blvd.
Parking details
Plenty of parking
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Delivery, Full Bar, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Offers

Free Corkage Wednesday's
Multiple dates available
Wed - 3:30 PM - 8:30 PM
Every Wednesday Night Guests Get Free Corkage On Bottles Of Wine. Available from 3:30 PM To 9 PM. One Bottle Per Two People Is Allowed.

Popular dishes

Fruit Tray$56.00
Fresh strawberries, oranges, grapes, cantaloupe
Caprese Skewers
Tear drop tomatoes, fresh mozzarella cheese, wrapped basil
- 20 Pieces$36.00
The Salumi Spread$68.00
Salami di Genoa, spicy capicola, provolone rolled in mortadella, parmesan chunks, pepperoni wrapped in mozzarella, herb crusted crostini
Roasted Vegetable Tray$56.00
Roasted asparagus, red peppers, eggplant
Stuffed Artichoke Hearts
Herb stuffed artichoke hearts
- 25 Pieces$42.00
Bruschetta Tray$36.00
Bruschetta, sourdough round, herb crusted crostini (Approx 25 crostini)

Fresh Greens

Serves 8 to 10 people

The California$50.00
Local romaine, grilled chicken, olives, cucumbers, tomatoes, applewood bacon, avocado, ranch
Garden$39.00
Field greens, cucumbers, red cabbage, Italian olives, cherry tomatoes, balsamic vinaigrette
Italian Chopped$50.00
Chopped romaine, garbanzo mix, salami, mozzarella, tomatoes, red cabbage, Italian vinaigrette
Caesar$39.00
Local romaine, parmesan croutons, shaved parmesan, homemade Caesar
Pear & Gorgonzola$50.00
Field greens, gorgonzola, dried cranberries, pears, candied walnuts, avocado, pear vinaigrette

Pasta

Serves 8 to 10 people

Baked Mostaccioli$54.00
Oven baked mostaccioli, meat sauce, ricotta, crumbled meatballs, parmesan, mozzarella
Bowtie Chicken Alfredo$58.00
Bowties, grilled chicken, parmesan sauce
Pasta and Sauce$44.00
Please choose from the following pastas: Penne, Bowtie, Spaghetti, Linguini. Then choose from the following sauces: Marinara, Meat Sauce, Pesto, Alfredo, Stefano, Cream Marinara. Prices vary, starts at
Shrimp Mediterranean$80.00
Bowties, shrimp, sun dried tomatoes, feta, basil, pine nuts, parmesan, garlic –olive oil sauce
Penne Asparagi$64.00
Grilled chicken, asparagus, tomatoes, crimini mushrooms, parmesan, garlic–olive oil sauce
Penne & Meatballs
Meatballs, fresh basil, meat sauce
- 12 Meatballs$60.00
Lasagna
Layered pasta, meat sauce, crumbled meatballs, three cheeses
- 12 Pieces$64.00

Sandwiches

Platters serve 5 to 7 people

Rosemary Turkey Platter$58.00
Fifteen pieces (five sandwiches, each cut in thirds) of our Rosemary Turkey Sandwich
Gaetano Platter$58.00
Fifteen pieces (five sandwiches, each cut in thirds) of our Gaetano Sandwich
Custom Platter$68.00
Fifteen pieces (five sandwiches, each cut in thirds) of your choice of any sandwich, arranged on a tray
Sandwich Lunch Box
8" Sandwich piled high with meats, cheese and fresh produce. Choose from either the Gaetano, Rosemary Turkey or Cold Grilled Chicken Sandwich. Served with a Chocolate Chip Cookie and Kettle Sea Salt Chips (Five purchase minimum)
- each$16.00

Mains

Serves 8 to 10 people

Chicken Marsala
Chicken, mushrooms, marsala wine
- 12 - Four Ounce Pieces$70.00
Lemon Garlic Chicken$66.00
Grilled chicken, fresh herbs, lemon garlic sauce
Grilled Salmon
Fresh grilled salmon
- 12 - Four Ounce Pieces$86.00
Chicken Parmigiana
Parmesan breaded chicken, marinara, mozzarella
- 12-four Ounce Pieces$70.00

Pizza

Pizza
Made from scratch, 12 inch pizzas, 8 slices

Desserts

Serves 8 to 15 people

Chocolate Chip Cookies
A platter of fresh baked cookies
- Small (20 Cookies)$34.00
- Large (40 Cookies)$36.00
Sweets & Strawberries$46.00
Chocolate chip cookies, nutella brownies, strawberries
Nutella Brownies
Handmade brownies
- 18 Pieces$50.00

Sides

Serves 8 to 10 people

Mini Ciabatta
Fresh baked mini ciabattas, served with butter and olive oil dip
- 12 Pieces$10.00
Garlic Cheese Bread
Fresh baked, melted cheese
- 12 Pieces$10.00
Roasted Asparagus$42.00
Seasoned and roasted
Olive Oil Dip$10.00
12 Ounce bottle of our famous olive oil dip
Sautéed Zucchini$38.00
Caramelized onions, zucchini, roasted cherry tomatoes
Chicken Toes$50.00
Great for kids! Breaded chicken, ranch dressing
Rolled Eggplant
Cheese stuffed, marinara, melted mozzarella
- 12 Pieces$56.00
Meatballs
Handmade and topped with sauce
- 12 Pieces$42.00

Catering Lunch Combinations

$15 Each. Your choice of two petite dishes from the selection below. Must be the same for the entire party. Substitutions limited. Five minimum

Meatball Sandwich
Rosemary Turkey Sandwich
Gaetano Sandwich
Grilled Chicken Sandwich
Lasagna
Spaghettini And a Meatball
Eggplant Parmigiana
Butternut Squash Ravioli 2 Extra
The California Salad
Italian Chopped Salad
Pear & Gorgonzola Salad
Penne Asparagi 2 Extra

Family Package

Family Package$58.00
Feeds up to four people for a Prefixed Takeout Feast! Bruschetta, Caesar Salad, Spaghetti & Meatballs, Chicken Parmigiana; We graciously decline any substitutions

What 1,667 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.8

4.8 based on recent ratings

4.8Food
4.8Service
4.6Ambience
4.6Value

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VivS
San Francisco
205 reviews
vip
5.0
205 reviews
Dined 1 day ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
My minestrone soup and eggplant Parmesan were excellent. My husband loved his pastrami sandwich. The Gaetano bread is so delicious!
JA
JAMEST
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined 3 days ago
overall4food4service3ambience4
The food was great as usual, and getting to dine in again after such a long time was awesome.
KJ
KarynJ
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 3 days ago
overall5food4service5ambience4
Lunch combinationis a great choice and I was able to select from 13 different items. Customer service was excellent and server and hostess made me feel welcomed.
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ThomasT
Los Angeles
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 5 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
Good host, great servers, always great food! Had the chopped salad and the special, veal Parmesan.
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Pank
Orange County
40 reviews
vip
5.0
40 reviews
Dined 6 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
Best Nutella bread pudding in town. You gotta try it. Delicious!
KJ
KevinJ
Seattle
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined 6 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
Always great service and food. Patio dining is the best. Always a go to restaurant.
HM
HMF88
Los Angeles
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on May 19, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Delicious seasonal menu with fantastic service out on the inviting patio.
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meltravel
Palm Springs
10 reviews
5.0
10 reviews
Dined on May 17, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Good food quality and quantity, good service, easy parking.
VN
VanessaNir
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on May 15, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Not only is the food always amazing; no matter what you order, but the atmosphere & staff are always pleasant. We drive 45min just to go to dinner here and it's well worth it.
RO
RobertO
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on May 15, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience3
We love your place, first time we got a table next to bar, It was way to loud, we are seniors like your quiet tables.
SA
SusanA
Los Angeles
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on May 15, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Very nice experience. Cozy place, great service, great food!
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Visitor
Los Angeles
15 reviews
5.0
15 reviews
Dined on May 15, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
It was good getting to back to inside dining and to see the place crowded. Food is always consistent and service excellent.
LC
LCFoodie
Los Angeles
14 reviews
vip
5.0
14 reviews
Dined on May 14, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Michael, like several other of your servers was excellent. Great service and amazing food.
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Lynnp
Los Angeles
23 reviews
vip
5.0
23 reviews
Dined on May 14, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
The grilled salmon salad was awesome! The lasagna was fantastic. Our server, Slater was great. Everything was perfect. Thank you!
OT
OpenTable Diner
Unspecified
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on May 13, 2022
overall4food4service4ambience5
Always such a fun time coming here. Feels like walking into a big home with family.
OT
OpenTable Diner
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on May 11, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Came here for Mother’s Day, glad I made reservations, got attended quickly. Great service good food. No issues.
RF
RobertF
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on May 9, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
We got our favorite table and server. The food was excellent. Even though the Crusted Halibut was not on the menu, the food was very good. I think this Mother’s Day was very memorable.
BA
BobA
Los Angeles
39 reviews
vip
5.0
39 reviews
Dined on May 9, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Fabulous meal as always! The Mother’s Day special, shrimp pasta, was amazing!
DP
DeborahP
Chicago
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on May 9, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Gaetano's has been our family favorite for so long now. The food is consistently delicious, the service is always fantastic and the craft cocktails are to die for! The environment and the staff complete the warm and comfortable environment. I truly love coming here and highly recommend this wonderful restaurant.
OP
OrlandoP
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on May 8, 2022
overall4food4service4ambience4
Good service and food was good too cozy restaurant
M
Micki21
Los Angeles
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on May 8, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
I've been going to Gaetano's for several years. To enjoy lunch, dinner, celebrations and just because I love garlic bread with a glass of wine. It has been my pleasure to share my experience with others, looking for a place to get great food choices. I've been to many of the tastings and I've ordered a meal to go. My preference is to dine in and enjoy the ambience. For Mother's Day this year, it was just the need to enjoy a good meal, a glass of Moscato and quietly think my own thoughts. My personal favorite is the Honey Grilled Salmon however having tried other dishes, there aren't any bad choices.
CS
CaroleS
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on May 8, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Gaetanos's has been a favorite destination for years. We usually choose to dine on the outside patio, which is a nice quiet little hideaway to enjoy lunch or dinner. The ownership and staff are always super hospitable and efficient. A couple of favorite entrees are the grilled salmon with handmade tagliatelle and the spaghetti with meatballs. (Grandma Dot's meatballs are the only meatballs that I pick up when I don't have time to make my own.) Gaetano's takes pride in serving quality food, and many of the ingredients are locally sourced. Their takeout out service is great, as is their catering service. I highly recommend you stop in at Gaetano's and treat yourself to some great Italian food!
JJ
JulieJ
Los Angeles
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on May 8, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Gaetanos made my Mothers Day Magnificent. The special Mothers Day pasta dish was the best I ever ate! Our service was sensational ! And I loved the table where we sat! It was perfect for this Mom
OT
OpenTable Diner
1 review
2.0
1 review
Dined on May 8, 2022
overall2food2service3ambience2
Rude hostess would not allow us to request booth next to us even tho it was empty and same 4 person seating capacity as our 4 top table. It was not reserved because they dont take table requests ahead of time
ES
EliseS
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on May 8, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Gaetano's Restaurant never disappoints. The food is excellent and the staff is well trained and add to the enjoyable experience. Our favorite spot is the outdoor dining patio, and we try to reserve it for special occasions. I highly recommend Gaetano's for lunch, dinner, or take-out. One of my all-time favorite restaurants.
EE
ElisaE
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on May 8, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
We really enjoyed the food and was seated on time for our reservation. Our server was also nice.
BS
BrigidS
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on May 8, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Talk about a real traditional Italian restaurant!!! This hits the nail on the head. All family owned and operated. My experience was amazing the service was truly amazing! Very friendly staff. We never went without anything we needed. Let me just tell you this place will take very good care of you. Food was absolutely amazing. I had the eggplant parmesan. Flavors explode in your mouth. This is true Italian food. Hands down my favorite Italian restaurant. Will recommend to all friends and family. This restaurant is a casual yet can be formal. Great for families, a date night or friendly conversations.
NM
NicoleM
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on May 8, 2022
overall5food4service5ambience5
Excellent waiter, Steve. Took our order in a timely fashion, food was delivered promptly to the table, overall a nice experience.
BM
BobbieM
Los Angeles
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on May 8, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
OMG! The short rib dinner special was so delicious! Cheers to the chef. The broccoli was sweet and fresh. It was so substantial, we had to take the rest home. The olive oil mixture for the delicious bread. Very mild so you could taste the bread.
DS
DianeS
Los Angeles
26 reviews
5.0
26 reviews
Dined on May 6, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Gaetano's is a South Bay icon. Delicious food and drinks, with a menu that has both perennial favorites and rotating seasonal stuff to keep everyone interested. The newly renovated (during the height of the pandemic) is fresh and new and comfortable. But the patio is everything. Whether is covered as it is in the cooler months, or open air with the umbrellas as it usually is in the warmer months, it is an absolutely amazing space to have any type of dinner: casual with friends and family, or a special occasion like anniversaries and birthdays. I cannot say enough good things about this consistently superior restaurant!
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Dougie
Los Angeles
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on May 5, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
I brought my friend to Gaetano's ..it was perfect! She absolutely loved it... We are definitely coming back !
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williamb
Los Angeles
5 reviews
vip
4.0
5 reviews
Dined on May 5, 2022
overall4food2service4ambience3
We have been going to Gaetanos for more than 25 years and always enjoy their food. This time my wife’s salmon was over cooked and over salted. My pizza was so under cooked, that it couldn’t be picked up. I had to eat eat with a knife and a fork. We still had great service and bread
JQ
JillQ
Los Angeles
9 reviews
4.0
9 reviews
Dined on May 4, 2022
overall4food4service3ambience4
It was our anniversary so we wanted to have something special. We both love Italian food and here we are. It was a Tuesday night and the restaurant was almost full. The server barely came to serve and we had to wait so long to get something to eat. They did not have scallops and other seafood which I’d like to order. Tried their shrimp pasta and the sauce was greasy.
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rgm123
Los Angeles
10 reviews
5.0
10 reviews
Dined on May 4, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
We had a long awaited reunion post Covid. It was so perfect. Delicious food and a warm and attentive staff!
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Pank
Orange County
40 reviews
vip
5.0
40 reviews
Dined on May 3, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great salad and lasagna
J
Jannetrpv
Los Angeles
9 reviews
vip
5.0
9 reviews
Dined on May 3, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
As usual! Decent food! Friendly servers. Audry was very attentive. Luv coming here!
MP
MyrraP
Los Angeles
15 reviews
vip
5.0
15 reviews
Dined on April 29, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Excellent service and food all the time. My husband and I dine here weekly.
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teefbee
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on April 27, 2022
overall5food4service5ambience5
We were celebrating my birthday and Gaetano's made it a very enjoyable experience. Our waitress, Ida, did an amazing job with her bubbly personality and excellent wine suggestion.
JM
JoannM
Los Angeles
12 reviews
5.0
12 reviews
Dined on April 27, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience4
Our waitress was very attentive. The food was delicious. I would highly recommend the skirt steak.
CM
CocoaMojo
Los Angeles
78 reviews
vip
5.0
78 reviews
Dined on April 25, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience4
I've dined here four times with my 91-year old mom, who lives nearby. I've noted the following on my visits: 1) The waitstaff's superb - especially the ladies. The ladies here treat my mom like their grandma - they're extremely professional, patient, friendly, and very sweet toward her. 2) I've mainly ordered the salmon salad - the fish is prepared perfectly - moist and fresh and the serving's very large. My mom has tried a variety of food - and she enjoys it. 3) The Italian bread - freshly warmed from the oven, moist, tasty, and served with a most delicious olive oil ... with maybe a little pesto that tastes divine with the bread. It's the last thing I really need to eat. 4) The cranberry torta - OMG - so very tasty and just ever so slightly sweet. Yes, they've suggested ice cream with it; but it's oh so good on its own with coffee.

Safety precautions

Cleaning & sanitizing
- Surfaces sanitized between seatings
- Digital, disposable or sanitized menu provided
- Sealed or wrapped utensils used
- Common areas deep-cleaned daily
- Sanitizer or wipes provided for customers
- Contactless payment available
Physical distancing
- Limited number of seated diners
- Distancing maintained in common areas
- Extra space between tables

Protective equipment
- Waitstaff wear masks
- Diners must wear masks unless eating or drinking
Screening
- Sick staff prohibited in the workplace
- Staff temperature check required

FAQs

You can order delivery directly from Gaetano's Restaurant using the Order Online button. Gaetano's Restaurant also offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (310) 326-3354.

Gaetano's Restaurant is rated 4.8 stars by 1667 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

Party Size

2 people

DateTime

May 27, 2022

May 2022

Sun

Mon

Tue

Wed

Thu

Fri

Sat

7:00 PM

Booked 25 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Takeout

(310) 326-3354

Delivery

Order online

2731 Pacific Coast Highway Torrance, CA 90505

Additional information

Cross street
Crenshaw Blvd.
Neighborhood
Torrance / Carson
Hours of operation
Lunch Daily 11:00 am–3:00 pm Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 3:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 3:00 pm–10:00 pm
Cuisines
Italian, Contemporary Italian
Dining style
Casual Elegant
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
Plenty of parking
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, MasterCard, Visa
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Delivery, Full Bar, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
https://www.gaetanosonline.com/
Phone number
(310) 326-3354

Gaetano's Restaurant

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Takeout

Delivery

Additional information

Free Corkage Wednesday's

Honey Grilled Salmon

Pastrami

Garden Salad

Starters

Fruit Tray$56.00

Caprese Skewers

The Salumi Spread$68.00

Roasted Vegetable Tray$56.00

Stuffed Artichoke Hearts

Bruschetta Tray$36.00

Fresh Greens

The California$50.00

Garden$39.00

Italian Chopped$50.00

Caesar$39.00

Pear & Gorgonzola$50.00

Pasta

Baked Mostaccioli$54.00

Bowtie Chicken Alfredo$58.00

Pasta and Sauce$44.00

Shrimp Mediterranean$80.00

Penne Asparagi$64.00

Penne & Meatballs

Lasagna

Sandwiches

Rosemary Turkey Platter$58.00

Gaetano Platter$58.00

Custom Platter$68.00

Sandwich Lunch Box

Mains

Chicken Marsala

Lemon Garlic Chicken$66.00

Grilled Salmon

Chicken Parmigiana

Pizza

Pizza

Desserts

Chocolate Chip Cookies

Sweets & Strawberries$46.00

Nutella Brownies

Sides

Mini Ciabatta

Garlic Cheese Bread

Roasted Asparagus$42.00

Olive Oil Dip$10.00

Sautéed Zucchini$38.00

Chicken Toes$50.00

Rolled Eggplant

Meatballs

Catering Lunch Combinations

Meatball Sandwich

Rosemary Turkey Sandwich

Gaetano Sandwich

Grilled Chicken Sandwich

Lasagna

Spaghettini And a Meatball

Eggplant Parmigiana

Butternut Squash Ravioli 2 Extra

The California Salad

Italian Chopped Salad

Pear & Gorgonzola Salad

Penne Asparagi 2 Extra

Family Package

Family Package$58.00

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