Gaetano's holds 4.4 stars across 3,012 Google reviews, which in a metro this competitive is earned, not given. Google's own summary calls it: "Founded by a mob family, this colorful icon serves classic Italian dishes & creative cocktails.." It sits in Denver, about 20.3 road miles from Centennial Airport.
The Short Version
| Fact | Detail |
|---|---|
| Category | Italian Restaurants |
| Where | 3760 Tejon St, Denver, CO 80211, USA |
| Drive from Centennial Airport (KAPA) | about 20.3 miles northwest, roughly 33 minutes |
| Price level | $$ |
| Google rating | 4.4 stars, 3,012 reviews |
Getting There from Centennial Airport
The drive from the Centennial ramp runs about 20.3 miles northwest, call it 33 minutes when I-25 behaves. Gaetano's is the kind of stop that slots neatly before a hotel check-in or after a morning meeting.
What Reviewers Keep Saying
“What a hidden gem this place is! From being greeted by Emily to the attentiveness of Briggs we felt like family. The owner even stopped by-the table a couple of times and we had some real conversation not just the excha…”
rhonda mcmasterallendorph on Google, 2 months ago
“Amazing food, great recommendations, and awesome service by Briggs (give the guy a raise, he went above and beyond)! Only sad we didn't see an old mobster but we'll be back for sure! Environment was inviting, and romant…”
Justine Baker on Google, a month ago
Hours and When to Go
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What It Costs
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What Visitors Say
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★★★★★ 2 months agoWhat a hidden gem this place is! From being greeted by Emily to the attentiveness of Briggs we felt like family. The owner even stopped by-the table a couple of times and we had some real conversation not just the exchange of pleasantries. We liked it so much we went back a second night and we would still give it 5 stars! Now the food❤️, we started with salads both the Caesar and mixed salad were made with crisp ...
rhonda mcmasterallendorph
★★★★★ a month agoAmazing food, great recommendations, and awesome service by Briggs (give the guy a raise, he went above and beyond)! Only sad we didn't see an old mobster but we'll be back for sure! Environment was inviting, and romantic! Started with delicious Buruta, bread was soft but crunchy, the flavors were amazing! Dinner was a smashing hit! Highly recommend the Chicken Parm and the carbonara! Do the complimentary bread b...
Justine Baker
★★★☆☆ 3 weeks agoWe are constantly on the search for good italian food here in Colorado. We had a 5pm reservation and there was a line out the door at 4:55PM. We were seated immediately. Although the other servers were extremely attentive to their customers, ours was not. We had to ask for the bread basket while for everyone around us it was just brought to them. She did not check on us at all during the meal and she passed us 3x ...
Melissa D'Angelo