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Gaetano's

4.7 (2369)
$30 and under
Italian
3760 Tejon Street, Denver, CO 80211-2926

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Gaetano's

4.7
$30 and under
Italian
Highlands

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2 people
19:00
Booked 63 times today

About this restaurant

  • Neighbourhood gem
  • Good for special occasions
  • Lively
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Housed in the historic North Denver Highlands Gaetano's was originally opened in the 1940's by the Smaldone family. Today it is an homage to the classic cocktail era with leisurely lunches, rustic and fresh Italian food and a late night neighborhood gathering.

Join us for brunch Saturday and Sunday 11:00 AM - 3:00 PM. Awarded "Best Bloody Mary Bar" by Westword for 4 years (pre-covid). Also a great Italian style brunch with 6 different flavors of Bottomless Mimosas.

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Italian
  • Hours of Operation
    Brunch Sat, Sun 11:00–15:00 Lunch Tue–Fri 11:30–16:00 Dinner Mon 16:30–21:00 Tue–Thu 16:00–21:00 Fri 16:00–22:00 Sat 17:00–22:00 Sun 17:00–21:00
  • Phone number
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress Code
    Smart Casual
  • Area
    Highlands
  • Cross street
    38th and Tejon
  • Parking Details
    Private lot located on the south west corner of the 38th and Tejon intersection
  • Entertainment
    We host several local entertainers; check our website, Facebook page or call for details.
  • Additional
    Bar Dining, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Late Night, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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Reviews

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Reviews from people who have dined at Gaetano's.

4.7

4.7
(2369)
  • 4.8Food
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4.6Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

  • Denver

    Italian

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Gaetano's offers an authentic Italian dining experience with "delicious food" and "outstanding service." Guests rave about the chicken parm, tiramisu, and attentive staff like Briggs and Andrew. The atmosphere combines "old-school charm" with a lively vibe, making it a "true gem" in Denver for both locals and newcomers.
2,369 Reviews
  1. michael

    Chicago / Illinois9 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Everything was Great, food, drinks, and service. We had a great time.

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  2. Connie

    Denver / Colorado15 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    We had the pleasure of having Briggs as our server. I highly recommend Briggs. His personality and level of service are terrific! Our food was more than plentiful and very tasteful.

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  3. Matthew

    Denver / Colorado1 review

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Great choice for date night, delicious food wonderful staff and just a good vibe. Also there is a nice bar up the road if you have to wait for your table called Spirit Hound that I highly recommend checking out.

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  4. Carol

    Denver / Colorado5 reviews

    4.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 5
    We had a nice time and the food was good. Main dish portions were small but appetizers and salad were quite large. Noisy but fun atmosphere.

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  5. Paulette

    Denver / Colorado1 review

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food and service were excellent! We will definitely be back!

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  6. Katie Gold

    Denver / Colorado16 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Gaetano’s is always consistently delicious! The food is rustic delicious Italian, definitely get the chicken parm. Our server was fantastic, very personable and attentive. He had great recommendations for wine to pair with our meal. We’ve dined here before and we will definitely continue to do so!

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  7. Nicole

    Denver / Colorado1 review

    5.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    We were seated before our reserved time. We sat on the enclosed patio and the heaters were on full blast. We had great service and our food came fairly quickly.

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  8. John

    Unspecified1 review

    5.0

    Dined on 3 November 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great authentic Italian recipes ,red sauce, chicken parmagain, best TIRAMISU!

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  9. Tracy

    Denver / Colorado12 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 3 November 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We took some friends who had never been there. Gaetano’s didn’t disappoint.

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  10. Neil

    New York City1 review

    5.0

    Dined on 1 November 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Kat, our server was great! Amazing food! The cocktails were also great.

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Italian
  • Hours of Operation
    Brunch Sat, Sun 11:00–15:00 Lunch Tue–Fri 11:30–16:00 Dinner Mon 16:30–21:00 Tue–Thu 16:00–21:00 Fri 16:00–22:00 Sat 17:00–22:00 Sun 17:00–21:00
  • Phone number
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress Code
    Smart Casual
  • Area
    Highlands
  • Cross street
    38th and Tejon
  • Parking Details
    Private lot located on the south west corner of the 38th and Tejon intersection
  • Entertainment
    We host several local entertainers; check our website, Facebook page or call for details.
  • Additional
    Bar Dining, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Late Night, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

FAQs

Portions are generous, guests report leaving very full or with leftovers, and several reviews note dinner portions that easily feed two.

Smart casual is the guide, polished but relaxed attire fits well, and guests often describe dress as nice casual to business casual.

Weekends, Saturday and Sunday brunch (11:00 am–3:00 pm) is a guest favorite, making weekend brunch a top pick for many visitors.

Yes, families dine here regularly, and reviewers describe family celebrations and children enjoying the food (one parent specifically said their daughter loved the Fettuccine Alfredo).

Yes, several guests note a quieter patio at Gaetano's, a relaxed alternative when the dining room is busy.

Gaetano's feels like a historic, classic Italian neighborhood spot, an homage to the cocktail era with warm, old‑supper‑club decor and mob-era memorabilia, energetic and welcoming, with a bar full of Little Italy charm; it can get noisy when full, and the patio is a quieter option.

Yes, Gaetano's is a popular choice for anniversaries and special evenings, with guests praising its warm ambience and celebratory visits.

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Gaetano's

4.7
$30 and under
Italian
Highlands

Make a booking

2 people
19:00
Booked 63 times today
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