Family-owned spot since 1999 for classic Italian fare & wine flights in romantic digs or on a patio.
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.
4.6 – 718 reviews $$ • Italian restaurant
Menu
| Gaetano’s Restaurant – Torrance | |
| Menu – Fresh Greens | |
| Salmon Salad Field greens, fresh grilled salmon, roasted almonds, asparagus, cherry tomatoes, lemon – honey vinaigrette |
$23.00 |
| Italian Chopped Chopped romaine, salami, mozzarella, garbanzo mix, tomatoes, red cabbage, Italian vinaigrette |
$14.00 |
| The California Local romaine, free range grilled chicken, applewood bacon, fresh cucumbers, black olives, Roma tomatoes, avocado, homemade ranch. |
$14.00 |
| Garden Salad field greens, cucumbers, cherry tomatoes, red cabbage, italian olives, balsamic vinaigrette |
$7.00 |
| Caesar Salad local romaine, garlic croutons, shaved parmesan, homemade dressing |
$8.00 |
| Menu – Pasta | |
| Linguini Pesto Chicken Free range grilled chicken, spinach, heirloom cherry tomatoes, handmade basil pesto sauce. |
$20.00 |
| Zucchini Carbonara Spaghettini, pancetta, fried zucchini, parmesan, cream sauce, egg yolks. |
$20.00 |
| Spicy Pork & Burrata Rigatoni, Braised Pork Shoulder, White Wine, Tomato Sauce, Calabrian Chiles, Fresh Herbs, Burrata. |
$21.00 |
| Penne Marinara Entree Your choice of pasta and sauce. |
$14.00 |
| Tagliatelle & Chianti Short Ribs Handmade tagliatelle, pancetta, grass fed shredded beef short ribs, Chianti sauce |
$22.00 |
| Lasagna layered pasta, meat sauce, crumbled meatballs, three cheeses |
$20.00 |
| Penne Asparagi free range grilled chicken, asparagus, tomatoes, crimini mushrooms, parmesan, garlic – olive oil sauce |
$20.00 |
| Roasted Butternut Squash Ravioli handmade ravioli, fresh basil, parmesan sauce |
$20.00 |
| Shrimp Mediterranean farfalle, shrimp, sun dried tomatoes, feta, basil, pine nuts, parmesan, garlic – olive oil sauce |
$22.00 |
| Spaghettini & Meatballs handmade spaghetti, meat sauce, grandma dot’s meatballs |
$19.00 |
| Menu – Pizza | |
| Sausage & Porcini Pizza 12 Inch – 8 Slices: Handmade sausage, porcini mushrooms, fresh herbs, taleggio cheese |
$21.00 |
| Cheese Pizza 12 Inch – 8 Slices: Your choice of toppings |
$16.00 |
| Margherita Pizza – 12 Inch 12 Inch – 8 Slices: fresh mozzarella, hand torn basil, marinara |
$18.00 |
| Italian Pizza – 12 Inch 12 Inch – 8 Slices: sausage, meatballs, pepperoni, olives, mushrooms, red peppers, parmesan |
$21.00 |
| Vegetable Pizza – 12 Inch 12 Inch – 8 Slices: fried eggplant, olives, onions, red peppers, spinach, marinara, mozzarella |
$19.00 |
| Menu – Mains | |
| Scoop Vanilla Ice Cream | $3.50 |
| Cranberry Torta Our seasonal cake made with cranberries and ricotta cheese served with vanilla sauce |
$9.00 |
| Florentine Skirt Steak Angus grilled skirt steak (cooked to medium), balsamic glaze, porcini mushroom and spinach risotto |
$30.00 |
| Chicken Parmigiana Parmesan crusted free range chicken, marinara sauce, mozzarella, handmade tagliatelle with cream marinara, sautéed vegetables |
$24.00 |
| Pesto Halibut Pine nut and panko crusted halibut, pesto sauce, linguini Stefano, sautéed vegetables |
$30.00 |
| Eggplant Parmigiana Parmesan crusted eggplant, marinara, ricotta, mozzarella, linguini Stefano |
$20.00 |
| Grilled Salmon fresh 8oz salmon, lemon garlic sauce, tagliatelle cream marinara, fresh vegetables |
$27.00 |
| Chicken Marsala free range chicken breast, crimini mushrooms, marsala sauce, linguini stefano, fresh vegetables |
$23.00 |
| Menu – Desserts | |
| Flourless Chocolate Cake Homemade chocolate cake, vanilla sauce, powdered sugar… |
$9.00 |
| Spumoni Ice Cream Highlights of rum, chocolate, hazelnut, strawberry, pistachio, cherries. |
$8.00 |
| Nutella Bread Pudding warm brioche, hazelnut nutella, vanilla sauce, powdered sugar |
$9.00 |
| 1 Slice Tiramisu ladyfingers, creamy mascarpone, espresso, sprinkled cocoa |
$9.00 |
| Menu – Kids | |
| Kids Fettuccini Alfredo Handmade Fettuccini, Parmesan Cream Sauce |
$7.00 |
| Kids Grilled Cheese Served With Fresh Strawberries |
$7.00 |
| Kids Penne Marinara | $7.00 |
| Kids Penne Meatball | $8.00 |
| Kids Lasagna | $8.00 |
| Kids Chicken Toes | $7.00 |
| Kids Pizza | $9.00 |
| Menu – Sides | |
| Side Penne Marinara | $7.00 |
| Side Meatball | $4.50 |
| Side Daily Veg | $5.00 |
| Menu – Beverages | |
| San Pellegrino | $4.50 |
| Roy Rogers | $3.25 |
| Shirley Temple | $3.75 |
| Soda Water | $3.25 |
| Tonic Water | $3.25 |
| Fresh Squeezed Lemonade | $3.75 |
| Sprite | $3.25 |
| Diet Coke | $3.25 |
| Coke | $3.25 |
| Lunch – Sandwiches | |
| Grilled Chicken Sandwich grilled chicken, provolone cheese, red peppers, onions, tomatoes, lettuce, lemon – honey vinaigrette, baguette |
$15.00 |
| Gaetano Sandwich mortadella, salami, capicola, provolone, pepperoncini, lettuce, roma tomatoes, italian dressing, toasted baguette |
$13.00 |
| Rosemary Turkey Sandwich provolone, rosemary spread, tomatoes, arugula, roasted multi-grain bread |
$13.00 |
| Lunch – Lunch Combinations | |
| Combination Lunch your choice of sandwiches: spaghetti meatball handmade spaghetti, meat sauce, grandma dot’s meatballs. lasagna layered pasta, meat sauce, crumbled meatballs, three cheeses. eggplant parmigiana parmesan crusted eggplant, marinara, ricotta, mozzarella, linguini stefano. meatball mozzarella sandwich grandma dot’s meatballs, ricotta, melted mozzarella, meat sauce, baguette. gaetano sandwich mortadella, salami, capicola, provolone, pepperoncini, lettuce, roma tomatoes, italian dressing, toasted bague |
$16.50 |
| Catering Menu – Catering Specials | |
| Pear And Gorgonzola Kit Take home everyone’s favorite salad and mix it up yourself. It’s perfect for the Holidays! Mixed greens, pears, gorgonzola cheese, candied walnuts, dried cranberries, fresh avocado and our pear vinaigrette. |
$39.95 |
| Boxed Combination (WE NEED 24 HOURS NOTICE) 5 Lunch Combination Orders – Your choice of two petite dishes from the selection below. Substitutions limited. You will receive 5 of each item selected. |
$75.00 |
| Catering Menu – Take and Bake Items – Catering | |
| COLD Chicken Parmigiana (WE NEED 24 HOURS NOTICE) Parmesan breaded chicken, marinara, mozzarella (12-four ounce pieces). Served with heating instructions. |
$70.00 |
| COLD Garlic Bread (WE NEED 24 HOURS NOTICE) Fresh baked, melted cheese (12 pieces). Served with heating instructions. |
$10.00 |
| COLD Lasagna (WE NEED 24 HOURS NOTICE) Layered pasta, meat sauce, crumbled meatballs, three cheeses (12 pieces) Served with heating instructions. |
$64.00 |
| COLD Baked Mostaccioli (WE NEED 24 HOURS NOTICE) Oven baked mostaccioli, meat sauce, ricotta, crumbled meatballs, parmesan,mozzarella. Served with heating instructions. |
$54.00 |
| Catering Menu – Starters – Catering | |
| CTR The Salumi Spread (WE NEED 24 HOURS NOTICE) Salami di Genoa, spicy capicola, provolone rolled in mortadella, parmesan chunks, pepperoni wrapped in mozzarella, herb crusted crostini. |
$68.00 |
| CTR Caprese Skewers (WE NEED 24 HOURS NOTICE) Tear drop tomatoes, fresh mozzarella cheese, wrapped basil (20 pieces) |
$36.00 |
| Fruit Tray (we need 24 hours notice) serves 8-15; fresh strawberries, oranges, grapes, cantaloupe |
$56.00 |
| 25 Pcs Stuffed Artichoke Hearts (WE NEED 24 HOURS NOTICE) serves 8-15; herb stuffed artichoke hearts |
$42.00 |
| 25 Pcs Bruschetta Tray (WE NEED 24 HOURS NOTICE) serves 8-15; bruschetta, sourdough round, crostini |
$36.00 |
| The Salumi Spread (WE NEED 24 HOURS NOTICE) serves 8-15; salami di genoa, spicy capicola, provolone rolled in mortadella, parmesan chunks, pepperoni wrapped in mozzarella & herb crusted crostini |
$68.00 |
| Catering Menu – Sides – Catering | |
| 12 Pcs Garlic Cheese Bread serves 8-10; fresh baked, melted cheese |
$10.00 |
| Roasted Asparagus serves 8-10; seasoned and roasted |
$42.00 |
| Sauteed Zucchini serves 8-10; caramelized onions, zucchini, roasted cherry tomatoes |
$38.00 |
| Chicken Toes serves 8-10; breaded chicken, ranch dressing |
$50.00 |
| 12 Pcs Rolled Eggplant serves 8-10; cheese stuffed, marinara with melted mozzarella |
$56.00 |
| 12 Pcs Mini Ciabtta serves 8-10; fresh baked mini ciabattas, served with butter and olive oil dip |
$10.00 |
| Olive Oil Dip serves 8-10; half pint |
$10.00 |
| Catering Menu – Fresh Greens – Catering | |
| Garden Salad serves 8-10; field greens, cucumbers, red cabbage, italian olives, cherry tomatoes, balsamic vinaigrette |
$39.00 |
| Pear & Gorgonzola Salad serves 8-10; field greens, gorgonzola, dried cranberries, pears, candied walnuts, avocado, pear vinaigrette |
$50.00 |
| Italian Chopped Salad serves 8-10; chopped romaine, garbanzo mix, salami, mozzarella, tomatoes, red cabbage, italian vinaigrette |
$50.00 |
| Caesar Salad serves 8-10; local romaine, parmesan croutons, shaved parmesan, homemade caesar |
$39.00 |
| The California Salad serves 8-10; local romaine, grilled chicken, olives, cucumbers, tomatoes, applewood bacon, avocado, ranch |
$50.00 |
| Catering Menu – Sandwiches – Catering | |
| Sandwich Lunch Box Five 8″ Sandwiches piled high with meats, cheese and fresh produce. Choose from either the Gaetano, Rosemary Turkey, or the Cold Grilled Chicken Sandwich. Served With A Chocolate Chip Cookie and Kettle Sea Salt Chips. You will receive 5 of each item selected. |
$80.00 |
| 15 Pcs Custom Sandwich Platter your choice of sandwiches: grilled chicken sandwich free range grilled chicken, provolone cheese, red peppers, onions, tomatoes, lettuce, lemon – honey vinaigrette, baguette. gaetano sandwich mortadella, salami, capicola, provolone, pepperoncini, lettuce, tomatoes, italian dressing, toasted baguette. meatball mozzarella sandwich grandma dot’s meatballs, ricotta, melted mozzarella, meat sauce, baguette. rosemary turkey sandwich roasted turkey, provolone, rosemary spread, tomatoes, arugula, baguet |
$68.00 |
| 15 Pcs Rosemary Turkey Sandwich Platter fifteen pieces (five sandwiches, each cut in thirds) of our rosemary turkey sandwich. slow roasted turkey breast, provolone, rosemary spread, tomatoes, lettuce, baguette |
$58.00 |
| 15 Pcs Gaetano Sandwich Platter fifteen pieces (five sandwiches, each cut in thirds) of our gaetano sandwich. mortadella, salami, capicola, provolone, pepperoncini, lettuce, roma tomatoes, italian dressing, baguette |
$58.00 |
| Catering Menu – Pasta – Catering | |
| Baked Mostaccioli serves 8-10; oven baked mostaccioli, meat sauce, ricotta, crumbled meatballs, parmesan, mozzarella |
$54.00 |
| Bowtie Chicken Alfredo Pasta serves 8-10; bowties, grilled chicken, parmesan sauce |
$58.00 |
| Pasta & Sauce serves 8-10; your choice of pasta your choice of sauce price varies |
$44.00 |
| Shrimp Mediterranean Pasta serves 8-10; bowties, shrimp, sun dried tomatoes, feta, basil, pine nuts, parmesan, garlic – olive oil sauce |
$80.00 |
| Penne Asparagi serves 8-10; grilled chicken, asparagus, tomatoes, crimini mushrooms, parmesan, garlic – olive oil sauce |
$64.00 |
| Penne & Meatballs serves 8-10; meatballs, fresh basil, meat sauce (12 meatballs) |
$60.00 |
| 12 Pcs Lasagna serves 8-10; layered pasta, meat sauce, crumbled meatballs, three cheeses |
$64.00 |
| Catering Menu – Mains – Catering | |
| Chicken Marsala (WE NEED 24 HOURS NOTICE) serves 8-10; chicken, mushrooms, marsala wine (12 – 4oz pieces) |
$70.00 |
| Lemon Garlic Chicken serves 8-10; sliced grilled chicken, fresh herbs, lemon garlic sauce |
$66.00 |
| Grilled Salmon serves 8-10; fresh grilled salmon (12 – 4oz pieces) |
$86.00 |
| Chicken Parmigiana Parmesan crusted free range chicken, marinara sauce, mozzarella, handmade tagliatelle with cream marinara, sautéed vegetables |
$70.00 |
| Catering Menu – Desserts – Catering | |
| 20 Pcs Chocolate Chip Cookies – Small Platter a platter of fresh baked cookies |
$34.00 |
| 40 Pcs Chocolate Chip Cookies – Large Platter a platter of fresh baked cookies |
$56.00 |
| Dinner – Our Favorites | |
| Penne Asparagi serves 8-10; grilled chicken, asparagus, tomatoes, crimini mushrooms, parmesan, garlic – olive oil sauce |
$20.00 |
| Chicken Parmigiana Parmesan crusted free range chicken, marinara sauce, mozzarella, handmade tagliatelle with cream marinara, sautéed vegetables |
$24.00 |
| Bruschetta Roma tomatoes, garlic, olive oil, fresh basil, roasted bread |
$12.00 |
| Margherita Pizza Fresh mozzarella, hand torn basil, marinara |
$18.00 |
| Italian Pizza Crumbled sausage, meatballs, pepperoni, mushrooms, olives, red peppers, parmesan, marinara, mozzarella |
$21.00 |
| Tagliatelle & Chianti Short Ribs Handmade tagliatelle, pancetta, grass fed shredded beef short ribs, Chianti sauce |
$22.00 |
| Grilled Salmon Fresh salmon, lemon – garlic sauce, handmade tagliatelle with cream marinara, fresh vegetables |
$28.00 |
| Spumoni Ice Cream Highlights of rum, chocolate, hazelnut, strawberry, pistachio, cherries. |
$8.00 |
| Tiramisu Ladyfingers, creamy mascarpone, espresso, sprinkled cocoa. |
$9.00 |
| Dinner – Plasticware | |
| Plastic Cutlery | $0.00 |
| Napkins | $0.00 |
| Specials – Specials | |
| Family Package Feeds Up To Four People For A Takeout Feast! – Prefixed, We Graciously Decline Any Substitutions. Bruschetta, Caesar, Spaghetti & Meatballs, Chicken Parmigiana. |
$58.00 |
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Order and Reservations
Reservations: opentable.com
Contact Gaetano’s Restaurant
Address: 2731 E Pacific Coast Hwy, Torrance, CA 90505
Phone: (310) 326-3354
Website: http://www.gaetanosonline.com/
Hours
| Wednesday | 11AM–9PM |
| Thursday | 11AM–9PM |
| Friday | 11AM–10PM |
| Saturday | 11AM–10PM |
| Sunday | 11AM–9PM |
| Monday | 11AM–9PM |
| Tuesday | 11AM–9PM |
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