Gaetano's

Italian restaurant located in the Highland area off Tejon St in Denver that has been serving authentic Italian cuisine for over 70 years with classics such as pasta, oysters, and cocktails.

8 / 10
128
ratings
  • Phone

    (303) 455-9852

  • Website

    gaetanositalian.com

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  • Type

    Italian Restaurant

Address

3760 Tejon St Denver , CO 80211 United States

Credit Cards Yes (incl. Discover & Visa)
Outdoor Seating Yes
Menus Brunch, Lunch, Dinner, Happy Hour
Drinks Wine, Full Bar, Cocktails

Comments / 31


Keywords:

Italian food good for dates great value happy hour good for groups Chicken Marsala meatballs bar brunch food carbonara dinner fresh food bread parking cheese good for special occasions garlic eateries lunch neighborhood
DenverPost

The menu covers a lot of ground. The pasta carbonara was an excellent take on that classic, and for dessert , the tiramisu stood out. They've got local beers are on tap and the cocktails are exemplary Read more

Keaton Leikam

I have been here close to 20 times and have yet to be disappointed by a dish. The best food was by far a special steak with gorgonzola sauce . If you like great Italian you will love this place.

Denver Westword

When in doubt, go with dishes flavored by the old-school Gaetano’s, including meatballs (offered both as an app and a side), lasagna and gnocchi Read more

Steve Miller

Possibly one of the most authentic , old-world, traditional Italian eateries in Denver. It has the ambiance, food and drinks to make it great

Jeremy J. Lynch®

The mixologist here is amazing! Ask Tony to make your drink and he will give you all the details. Let him make you a special drink and pair it with the cheese fondue !

Rebecca C

delicious authentic Italian , ask your server for the history of the restaurant . I will definitely be back and will bring friends.

Arvind M

Chicken Marsala was excellent - be prepared to enjoy generous amounts of garlic . The gnocchi was tasty, but the consistency was too mushy.

Jeremy Garber

Excellent home-made pasta (the carbonara was great), creative cocktails , lovely bread .

Aaron

Great ambiance, amazing food in a Denver institution... Start at the bar ... Tony is an awesome bartender , hell the whole staff is great!

Brandon West

Gnocchi was great. Excellent atmosphere.

Anthony Rizzuto

You just can't go wrong here. Everything I've ever eaten, I'd order again and again! Sausage and peppers ....heaven.

Holly w

I thought the food was good. Oysters were fresh, not a huge fan of the casino clams , but the meatballs were good and so was the bolognese .

Jordan Harper

Late night happy hour is amazing! Great wine selection

Sam Herbert

I've been coming here for 20 years and am thoroughly disappointed in what this place has become. Steer clear if you want to cherish the old Gaetano's.

Holly Tracey

The fresh baked bread and oil is Awesome!

Jack Schneider

Great atmosphere and superb food.

Olga Robak

Pasta Carbonara is so smooth and delicious!

Hilary Hooper

Really good food, a little pricey but worth it

Suzanne

Come visit Buzz during the week at hh, 3-6pm. Awesome women, even better jokes!

Paresh Dave

Alfredo was perfect

Abby Wilson

The spaghetti and ravioli were subpar ... even cold. The risotto croquettes , however, were yum.

Denver Westword

Winner of Westword's Best of Denver 2010 - Best Neighborhood Italian Restaurant !

Chris E.

Get the coffee cello. It's the bees knees.

Kyle Jensen

Get a drink at the bar . Let Tony make something for you!

Kate Gilbert

The best Italian food in Denver without a doubt!

Emily

Came here for brunch which was solid, but nothing special.

Augusta Vigil

Buzz is gone so is the fun.

Chris E.

Reese and Diana are gentlemen/gentlewomen and scholars.

Kylee Decker

Best tiramasu you will ever have!

Suzanne

Come visit Buzz at hh during the week, 3-6. Aw

Lyndzy R.

Coffee cello...for-EVA!

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