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Gaetano's Restaurant

2731 Pacific Coast Hwy, Torrance, CA 90505-7001
310-326-3354
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Ranked #10 of 204 restaurants in Torrance
Price range: $21 - $31
Cuisines: Italian, Pizza
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Dining options: Reservations
Dining style: Casual Elegant
Cross street: Crenshaw Blvd.
Description: The 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011 and 2012 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 in our door, it is our duty to make your visit memorable. All of our food is handmade from the Butternut Squash Ravioli to the Osso Bucco Veal Shank. Our Authentic Italian dishes with a modern touch sends guest's home happy and wanting more.
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Santa Monica, California
Top Contributor
121 reviews 121 reviews
72 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 49 cities Reviews in 49 cities
42 helpful votes 42 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 April 2013

Friends took me to this family owned delight near Torrance Airport. With Frank and Dean crooning on the background sound system, you may think this place akin to a thousand other "Italian" LA eateries. However, Gaetano's is far from its brothers that lay down plastic red checkerboard tablecloths and wine bottle candles and calling it atmosphere. The food and service... More

Reno, Nevada
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44 reviews 44 reviews
23 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 15 cities Reviews in 15 cities
5 helpful votes 5 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 1 April 2013

Excellent, authentic Italian food. Pleasant atmosphere that makes one feel like family. Combined with great service makes this a place you definitely must try.

Bristol
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31 reviews 31 reviews
21 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 18 cities Reviews in 18 cities
10 helpful votes 10 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 January 2013

Wonderful food and cocktails! Try the martini with the gorgonzola stuffed olives! The scallop appetizer was huge, well cooked. The veal piccante was delicious. Good service. Would definitely return. Highly recommended

Palos Verdes Estates
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3 reviews 3 reviews
3 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 January 2013

We always sit in the patio. There are heaters if desired. There is a cute little vineyard along the entrance walk to prepare one for the Italian atmosphere. The pasta is fresh and melts in one's mouth. Just a wonderful family run restaurant.

Senior Contributor
30 reviews 30 reviews
16 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 9 cities Reviews in 9 cities
8 helpful votes 8 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 27 November 2012

Very nice mid-range dining experience that trumped our visit to the very pricy Trump Golf Restaurant the evening before. Exceptional service and great Italian food. The porcini and wild mushroom Ravioli was especially good as was the clam linguini. The spumoni was the best I've had in a long time. Reservations are a must and the place was pleasantly full,so... More

Redondo Beach
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28 reviews 28 reviews
12 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 18 cities Reviews in 18 cities
14 helpful votes 14 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 November 2012

We celebrated my husband's Birthday Lunch at Gaetano's this past Sunday and we were very impressed. This was our first time and even the very hard to satisfy mother in-law was delighted. Our waitress was very attentive and super nice. We ordered different pasta dishes such as the Gnocchi and the Butternut Squash Ravioli - delish. They brought my husband... More

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Los Angeles, California
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6 reviews 6 reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 4 November 2012

We have been to Gaetanos at least 20 to 30 times in the past two years. It has the best quality and tasting Italian food, as well as very considerate service, in all of Los Angeles. Reservations are a must on weekends.

PV
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35 reviews 35 reviews
9 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 16 cities Reviews in 16 cities
20 helpful votes 20 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 August 2012

Wrote a glowing review in the past, however things have changed. We used to go to Gaetano's at least once a week when the dinner rolls were great and proportions of food excellent. The family who owns it was usually there (and they are lovely people) and the waitresses and waiters made you feel welcome. Proportions became smaller, they stopped... More

Torrance, California
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54 reviews 54 reviews
45 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
24 helpful votes 24 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 26 June 2012

I discovered Gaetano's Restaurant through a friend. This is a very impressive family owned restaurant. They have great atmosphere and the food is just wonderful. I just love the restaurant; the food is the best around and so is their service. They are very caring and want you to have a wonderful meal. I have been to this restaurant several... More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 1 June 2012

My friends and I go there every month for either lunch or dinner because the service is great as is the atmosphere. The food is absolutely wonderful and the bread they serve is to die for! They serve cold water from a wine bottle that is left on the table, which I like as I drink lots of water.

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