Gaetano’s Restaurant is a family owned operation since 1993 that has been voted South Bay’s Best Italian Restaurant by the Daily Breeze. Gaetano’s emphasizes quality food and pleasant service in a comfortable environment. Known for classic Italian dishes like Grandma Dot’s Spaghetti & Meatballs, Lasagna, the freshest main dishes, homemade desserts and handcrafted cocktails. Gaetano’s has a welcoming patio, indoor dining room and bar and is the perfect place to bring the whole family, go on a date night, or celebrate a loved one.
Family-owned spot since 1999 for classic Italian fare & wine flights in romantic digs or on a patio. Based on 823 reviews, the restaurant has received a rating of 4.7 stars. Price $$
✔️ Dine-in ✔️ Curbside pickup ✔️ No-contact delivery
Address:
2731 Pacific Coast Hwy, Torrance, CA 90505
Phone: (310) 326-3354
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Hours
| Friday | 11 AM–10 PM |
| Saturday | 11 AM–10 PM |
| Sunday | 11 AM–9 PM |
| Monday
(Labor Day)
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11 AM–9 PM
Hours might differ
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| Tuesday | 11 AM–9 PM |
| Wednesday | 11 AM–9 PM |
| Thursday | 11 AM–9 PM |
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Reviews
Ms. Pasadena Real Estate
What a lovely experience we had here. We were in a rush to get seated but there was a 30 minute wait for a table so we looked over at the bar and there were two empty chairs. They offer their full menu at the bar so we made a good decision to sit where the locals sit. Two ladies, who were regulars, had the most welcoming invitation to sit next to them. We had the seafood pasta, the special pasta, and artichoke hearts. The special was a meat sauce pasta with short rib, meatball, and sausage. Everything was delicious. The female bartender was super friendly and the atmosphere of the place is just everything you would want in a restaurant. My new favorite spot in town.
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Natalia Postrigan
Gaetano’s is an Italian restaurant. It has a nice atmosphere. There is an ample free parking and an outdoor dining area.
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Veronica Estrada
Very pleased with our first visit. The “Grilled Salmon with the handmade Tagliatelle pasta & the veggies” was super delicious as well as the fresh baked bread. The “Nutella bread pudding” we had for dessert was also amazing. The service was excellent, very attentive staff and helpful with making our meal choices. This place is very clean, welcoming and friendly. The ambiance is lovely. I’ll be back soon to try more of your yummy food. Thank you for the great experience, Gaetano’s. We loved it❣️
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Joseph Chin
I’ve visited Gaetano’s again as I was craving Italian. The Roman Shrimp plate houses a generous amount of fresh shrimps cooked perfectly. Each bite produces a nice crunch. The lemon flavored artichoke within complements the shrimp well. The house olive oil has a nice blend of herbs that leaves a nice aftertaste. Sauces are fresh here. I can taste the fresh chopped garlic in other dishes.
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Lissa Newton
First visit to Gaetano’s and certainly not the last. This little spot set in Palos Verdes is cozy and bustling. The food is stupendous, the service fantastic. My husband and I were able to share the entire meal and we were stuffed. The fish was incredibly tender with an unctuous sauce and the pasta made me want to return the next day just for a bowl of it.
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Hanan Hamad
Great Italian restaurant. I enjoyed everything. Would like to come back and try more of the menu.
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Sylvia Moreno-Emmersen
The outdoor patio was so nice. The food was fabulous. I will return again when in town visiting my daughter who lives near redondo beach ️
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Kathy Colobong
This is a wonderful Italian restaurant located in South Torrance. I selected their Lunch Combo Menu ($18.00) where you can choose two items. I had their Eggplant Parmigiana with their California Salad. One of the best eggplant Parmigiana I’ve ever had. So delicious & along with their tasty California Salad (with avocado, Chicken, Black Olives, tomato) it was a very satisfying meal. It also comes with bread (soft & warm) and Olive Oil dip. Yum! The atmosphere is very charming, warm & inviting. They also have an outdoor patio. Their service was top notch (friendly, fast, professional). I will definitely return for more & I highly recommend them.
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Jakaria Ahmed
Went there for lunch they were busy that time so I had to wait about 20 minutes then Was able to sit and ordered the food chicken parmigiana and ravioli with squash.
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Luce Goldenaya
Loved this place!! We arrived at 4 pm with a reservation to our surprise, it was happy hour so drinks were 3 dollars off and appetizers 50%. Our waitress and hostess were very nice. Everything was great, perfect Sunday. Cocktails were delicious (lavender lemon and blood orange but not the sangria -which the waitress said it wasn’t here favorite and she was right). The basil aioli with the calamari delicious, eggplant Parmigiana delicious and the short Rib pasta with Chianti sauce….can’t recommend enough! Sufficient short ribs, outstanding flavor. Definitely recommend 100% and will return to try more! Ahhh we shared the tiramisu delish delish
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