Gaetano's

IYKYK applies to Gaetano'sA true jem in the north Denver restaurant scene. The food, the history, the ambience are all top notch. If you haven't been and are curious check it out, you won't be disappointed.

This is hands down the best Italian restaurant I've been to. The red sauce is delicious, so well seasoned, thickened, and so nice. The garlic bread was fluffy yet crispy on the outside. The chicken parm was crispy on the outside yet so juicy on the inside. The meatball from the spaghetti and meatballs was so tender and flavorful. We went during lunch so we got the lunch portions and found that it was just right, I don't think we'd be able to finish a full dinner portion. I wish I would've had more space to try dessert because everything there was just so good. The wait staff were friendly and very attentive making the experience even better. We went during lunch time and the restaurant itself is dimly lit which was nice, this would be a great spot to come to in the evening and/or on a date. If I lived in Denver this would be a restaurant I'd put on my rotation

Great Italian restaurant in the highlands!Andrew was a very attentive server who provided recommendations right away. We tried the bolognese and rigatoni which both tasted amazing! There was an extensive wine list and recommended pairings with the pasta. Would go back!

Our family came here for my son's birthday based off of other Yelp recommendations, and we were so pleased with everything. The atmosphere is old style Italian with a warm and welcoming vibe. We were greeted and seated promptly for our 5:30 reservation. We were seated in one of the cool semi-circle booths that made conversation easy with our family and the server. The server was kind, personable, and very attentive the entire time. He made good drink suggestions and let us know about the special. We did not feel rushed for drink or food orders. For food, we ordered the calamari fritti, chicken alfredo, chicken piccata, and chicken marsala. We all very much enjoyed our meals. I personally had the piccata, and it was lovely lemony and buttery with the delicious salty capers for balance - really good! I had a hard time deciding between the many options. We also had tiramisu and cannoli for dessert, and our server lit a candle for my son's birthday. We had a wonderful experience, and this is now on our family's list of must return to restaurants.

I went here for the veal parm on my birthday. The mood is pretty solid and the atmosphere is quaint. The prices are mid pricey. It was disappointing!!! It was overcooked and you really couldn't taste what you were eating. And the spaghetti that came with it came out cold! Smh. Our waiter seemed to be ready to go home. A different waitress was real cool and told us to get the tiramisu (which was pretty good). The other cake dessert was good too. My friends got the sausage gnocchi which was really good and I wish I ordered that.

I was really craving some pasta, specifically, ravioli, and I had seen this place before. I took to Yelp and saw that it had pretty good reviews so I took a chance and went by.I ordered a Caprese salad and a lunch portion of the cheese ravioli. The salad came out, was exactly what I was hoping for, tasted great. But my ravioli took almost 45 minutes to come out after my salad and not only that, it wasn't hot.The pasta tasted fresh, The sauce was great, but it was like it had been sitting there and somebody forgot about it. It was less than Luke warm. I could understand if the restaurant was busy, and the meal took a little longer to come out, but this wasn't the case. When I walked in there, there was only one other table that was occupied. It was maybe five or six ravioli. It wasn't even a ton of them which makes me wonder why did it take so long and why was the dish so cold?For me, that was a very big turn off to the restaurant as a whole. Additionally, the staff was polite, you could tell they knew their customers, but as a new customer, I want to be made to feel just as special as their regulars. People who came in after me were being served their food before I was. I don't think I was being targeted, I don't really know what happened, but I was very disappointed.The entire meal was about $30 and I did appreciate the fact that they automatically add a 4% gratuity for kitchen staff specifically. So in terms of price for the quality of the ingredients, I think it was fair. As always I check the bathroom, and while it was clean and had a changing table, it did have a sewer smell so they might wanna get that checked out. Maybe even a little air freshener machine. Sadly, I don't know if I would recommend this place. First impressions matter and the wait time, the cold meal, and not feeling like I was as important as the rest of the regulars all lead me to give this restaurant a 3.

The outside of this place looks "scary" - being on a busy street corner. It is deceiving because inside it is a completely different vibe,- very cozy and warm. It takes you back in time. The space is a larger than I expected. Whenever I go to an Italian restaurant, I always order the chicken piccata because I do not cook that dish for myself. The chicken piccata here did not disappoint. I appreciated that the dish did not have a massive amount of pasta and it was simple - focusing on the garnishes and the capers. This would be a fun restaurant to come for a date night or just come to the bar for a cocktail. The staff was pleasant and attentive. I was surprised how busy it was at 8 PM on a Tuesday night. I will be back!

Had brunch at Gaetano's today and the entire experience was amazing. We were greeted at the door with a friendly smile. Our waiter Don was superb. He started with filling my water glass and it never was empty the entire time. Let's talk about the food. We started with the Fruity Pebbles pancake. OMG! It was so good! I cannot even describe how light and delicious it was. I then had the chicken parm with their house made Alfredo sauce that I was informed that they make fresh with every order. Spectacular! We ended with the olive oil cake. Don't let the name fool you. This was the lightest, freshest tasting cake that you will ever experience. If you are looking for a perfect Italian brunch spot, look no further than Gaetano's. You will not be disappointed!

I went in and had a very enjoyable time. The girl that had done my take out order was very kind I think her name was Emily, she was truly exceptional! She went above and beyond and made sure check my order multiple times. Her attention to detail, dedication, and positive attitude make her a standout. It was very busy and she handled herself very weIl. I will definitely be ordering again!!

Has reservations and didn't have to wait at all. Our favorite booth was available!Waitress was efficient and had a sense of humor. In this day of poor service she was a delight. Making sure we were happy with everything!They were all decorated for Halloween which was fun!We've been going there for 20 plus years because the food is so authentic and delicious!Love Gaetanos