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Gaetano's Restaurant, Torrance, CA

Gaetano's Restaurant

4.9
4.9
2060 Reviews
$30 and under
Italian
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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2 people

7:00 PM


Booked 27 times today

Order delivery or takeout

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
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Catering
    https://www.gaetanosonline.com/menu/catering/
  • Neighborhood
    Torrance / Carson
  • Cross street
    Crenshaw Blvd.
  • Parking details
    Plenty of parking
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Delivery, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, 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.

    Free Corkage Wednesday's Photo

What 2,060 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.9
4.9 based on recent ratings
  • 4.9Food
  • 4.8Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.6Value

NoiseModerate

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2,060 Reviews
  1. KarenP

    Los Angeles

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Lunch at Gaetano's never disappoints! We had excellent service and enjoyed the combo lunches!

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  2. OpenTable Diner

    San Diego

    10 reviews

    5.0

    10 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Wow!! I can’t wait to come back and try more off of this delicious menu :) Great service-thank you so much!

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  3. KarlC

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined 6 days ago

    overall2food2service1ambience3
    Meat VERY tough! Waiting too long for drinks to show up! Had to ask manager where are the drink?

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  4. Monti

    Orange County

    29 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    29 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Excellent food and service had a good time at the restaurant.

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  5. OpenTable Diner

    Los Angeles

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on September 11, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Met with a friend today for lunch. Have been frequenting Gaetano’s for many years. During the pandemic, we ordered pickup. This was my first time dining in person in at least 4 years. We sat on the patio which was pleasant.

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  6. OpenTable Diner

    Los Angeles

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 11, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    I ordered lunch combo, chicken sandwich and California sandwich. Food was good. Salad was fresh. I was there during busy lunch but food came fast. Overall 5 stars.

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  7. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 11, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The food is delicious. Every time I go to the restaurant I try something new. To this day I have no complains.

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  8. OpenTable Diner

    Palm Springs

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 10, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    I can’t express tomorrow how amazing the food is. I love to go there all the time.

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  9. DrJCG

    Los Angeles

    35 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    35 reviews

    Dined on September 10, 2023

    overall4food5service5ambience3
    Food is excellent, as is the service. My only quibble is that the outdoor tables are too small.

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  10. BillA

    Los Angeles

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on September 9, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    We were disappointed only in not being able to have an advertised special, apparently due to unanticipated demand. The food we did have was delicious, up to the high standards we expect from Gaetano’s and the service was excellent.

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  11. jeannec

    Los Angeles

    9 reviews

    5.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on September 7, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Excellent, as always. Please keep the Halibut Dijon special as a regular menu item. Outstanding!

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  12. Annie

    Los Angeles

    46 reviews

    4.0

    46 reviews

    Dined on September 7, 2023

    overall4food4service4ambience4
    Whatever you do, don't skip the Spumoni Ice Cream for dessert. Somehow, in spite of no longer being a spring chicken and enjoying Italian food very much, I had never before tried this. And I only did this time due to the generosity of the person who ordered it.

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  13. DavidB

    Los Angeles

    37 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    37 reviews

    Dined on September 6, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We enjoyed a wonderful meal at Gaetano's, as always. We enjoyed the Dijon Halibut, made our reservation specifically because it was being served this week. We like it so much better than the Pesto Halibut.

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  14. LindaS

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 6, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Food is always fresh and delicious, and the staff is always welcoming.

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  15. Outnabout

    Los Angeles

    12 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    12 reviews

    Dined on September 5, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Service was wonderful, food was great. Just wish the Halibut had a lighter coating. Too much batter and it stuck to the fish - so hard to get Halibut and yours is always so good. Would rather have the halibut than the coating ;) Wish you had it more often!

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  16. MollyM

    Los Angeles

    5 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on September 4, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Good food and service. Simple and elegant. Family enjoyed it.

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  17. CaliGirl

    Los Angeles

    34 reviews

    5.0

    34 reviews

    Dined on September 4, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Just a perfectly wonderful meal. From start to finish!! Halibut was cooked perfectly - lasagna was so delish and cheesy! Loved the stuffed artichoke hearts... ended with delightful tiramisu!!!

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  18. JThomas

    Las Vegas

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 4, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Staff is always friendly and courteous. Their lunch special menu is terrific-lots of choices in great portion sizes for lunch.

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  19. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 4, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Excellent service can ask for better. Food is always fantastic. My only negative was it was very very loud, and it almost made it hard to even understand my guest at the table

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  20. OpenTable Diner

    Las Vegas

    3 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on September 3, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Best Italian food restaurant and service in the South Bay!

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  21. MitchG

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 3, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Our server Alyssa was awesome! The grilled salmon was really good!

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  22. MrsHoppy

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 3, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great food, always lots of flavor, fresh herbs and presented beautifully. Delicious fresh made bread. Tasty cocktails. Server was very helpful & always there when we needed her.

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  23. Mimi

    Los Angeles

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on September 1, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Food is always good! Service was wonderful. One of my fav go to restaurants. Visiting guest said it was the best bruschetta they ever had in their life! My go to is always the Chicken Parmesan and it was made perfectly as usual with even enough to bring home. And their bread…the best! To finish it off we had the ricotta shortcake…so good!

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  24. OpenTable Diner

    Unspecified

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on August 29, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Visiting the area with my Mom and this restaurant was rated as one of the top rated places to try. We were pleasantly impressed with the service and cuisine. Our pasta dishes (Roasted Butternut Squash Ravioli and Penne Pasta w/Chicken and Sun-dried tomatoes) were delicious. Our waitress Marlene was very helpful and nice with descriptions of the dishes we were interested in. The prices are reasonable too!

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  25. MYRRAP

    Los Angeles

    7 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on August 29, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The food was delicious as always. My husband and I come here very regularly for an early dinner And we are never disappointed. he had the special which was a pasta with chicken and creamy marinara sauce. We also ordered the Caesar salad, which is the best we’ve ever had anywhere. I had my favorite dish which is the eggplant Parmesan. To top it off, Our server was excellent. She served our bread & salad and drinks right away. Then she also asked us if we wanted more bread once we finished our first batch of bread which was very nice because we didn’t have to wait or ask for it like we usually do. She refilled my drink as soon as she noticed that it was almost finished. Overall, we were very impressed with her service and great personality. Just wish I would have remembered her name. I highly recommend Gaetanos.

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  26. KellyB

    Los Angeles

    24 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    24 reviews

    Dined on August 28, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Loved the food, our lovely server Marlene and Gaetanos never disappoints.

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  27. LAAZ

    Los Angeles

    22 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    22 reviews

    Dined on August 28, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    It was a beautiful night to sit out on the patio area. The bread and oil were great to start! The shrimp Mediterranean were delicious and the lasagna was fantastic…and a hearty portion!!

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  28. Suzie

    Salt Lake City

    10 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    10 reviews

    Dined on August 26, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Excellent bruschetta, salad, and pizza! Outstanding service!

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  29. OpenTable Diner

    Los Angeles

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on August 20, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Gaetano’s is our go-to restaurant for delicious food in a relaxing environment. Love this place!

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  30. CathyH

    Los Angeles

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on August 20, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The staff was very accommodating and friendly. Food was delicious🥰

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  31. PamS

    Los Angeles

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on August 19, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Food always outstanding and service always great. It is always a top choice for us.

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  32. Vero

    Los Angeles

    10 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    10 reviews

    Dined on August 17, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    The food and the service were great. Love this place

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  33. JeffM

    New York Area

    2 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on August 17, 2023

    overall5food4service5ambience5
    I needed a spot half-way between Newport Beach and Westlake Village and found Gaetano's on OpenTable. We reserved a table for 6 and requested outdoors. When we arrived, the reservation was handled perfectly, the staff was friendly, and we were seated at a prime outdoor table reserved for us. The food was solid and a good value, as this place is an authentic, neighborhood restaurant. If you need a family spot to meet, this is a winner!

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  34. Satisfied

    Los Angeles

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on August 17, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We've eaten at Gaetano's many times and usually in the patio. We find it very peaceful and calm. But this time it was extremely loud and it took away from what would otherwise be a very enjoyable meal.

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  35. StacyB

    Los Angeles

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on August 17, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Always amazing from the greeting to receiving the check. The food is always fresh and the food has always been hot coming out of the kitchen. We sat outside because it is always so loud inside. Another great evening dining at Gaetano’s. Thank you!

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  36. Niecee

    Chicago

    12 reviews

    5.0

    12 reviews

    Dined on August 16, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Very good quality, food, and very fresh. The drinks are good and the service is very good and polite and friendly. We have eaten here at least six times in the last year and plan to come more often.

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  37. JohnM

    Los Angeles

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on August 13, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Kayla was an excellent server. We are always greeted warmly and the staff appreciates our business.

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  38. LoriH

    Las Vegas

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on August 11, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Always great and consistent service. Rachel is the best!

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  39. Jann

    Los Angeles

    70 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    70 reviews

    Dined on August 9, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Loved the food, our server was great! The whole staff is kind and considerate and attentive! Love this restaurant♥️♥️♥️♥️

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  40. Raul

    Los Angeles

    150 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    150 reviews

    Dined on August 7, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Always enjoy meals at this wonderful family bistro. Great food and service. Nice dining room and patio seating gives U options!!

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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 is vaccinated
    • 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 4.9 stars by 2060 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people

7:00 PM


Booked 27 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Gaetano's Restaurant

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, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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