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Gaetano's Restaurant

Gaetano's Restaurant Gaetano's Restaurant, located on Pacific Coast Highway, is a family-owned Italian and European restaurant that offers high quality food and friendly service. Guests can enjoy half off appetizers and $3 off drinks during happy hour from 2:00 - 5:00 pm every day, and can try their new Eggplant Tenders appetizer for a limited time. Their menu also includes a variety of delicious options like the Strawberries & Feta salad, Watermelon-Cucumber Sangria, and an Easter Pasta special for dine-in or takeout on Easter Sunday. Come check out their amazing new items on the menu!
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Recent social media posts

05/17/2026

You + me + tiramisu? Send this to your favorite person to split dessert with 🫶

Thursday is basically Friday, and we’re celebrating early. šŸFeaturing our spring seasonal dish: šŸ½ļøPasta CalabreseMalfadi...
05/14/2026

Thursday is basically Friday, and we’re celebrating early. šŸ

Featuring our spring seasonal dish:

šŸ½ļøPasta Calabrese
Malfadine pasta, shrimp, snow peas, parmesan, calabrese spicy cream sauce.

Reserve your table by clicking the link in our bio.

Our Lunch Combos let you choose two of our petite dishes to create a customized lunch made just for you. What pairing is...
05/06/2026

Our Lunch Combos let you choose two of our petite dishes to create a customized lunch made just for you. What pairing is your lunch mood is calling for? šŸ˜‹

Available on our lunch menu.

05/03/2026

The man we need! šŸø
A little sip, a little snack, a little afternoon joy.
Join us daily from 2–5 pm for $3 off all starters and cocktails.

This Mother’s Day, we’re making her favorite job easier: bringing everyone together. šŸ’—Join us on Mother’s Day for our re...
04/30/2026

This Mother’s Day, we’re making her favorite job easier: bringing everyone together. šŸ’—

Join us on Mother’s Day for our regular menu or this special off menu dish:

šŸ½ļø: Handmade tagliatelle, Canadian lobster tail, chives, snow peas, heirloom cherry tomatoes in a parmesan cream sauce…$46

Available for dine in or takeout on Mother’s Day only - Sunday, May 10th. Reservations recommended.

04/24/2026

Our favorite kind of nature walk is to our patio table.šŸŒž

04/23/2026

A little spicy, a little creamy, and divine from start to finish.

šŸ½ļø Pasta Calabrese⁠
Malfadine pasta, shrimp, snow peas, parmesan, calabrese spicy cream sauce.

If you needed an excuse to try our spring cocktails, happy hour is it. 🌷 Daily from 2–5 pm, enjoy $3 off all starters an...
04/19/2026

If you needed an excuse to try our spring cocktails, happy hour is it. 🌷 Daily from 2–5 pm, enjoy $3 off all starters and cocktails.

Strawberry Ginger Sangria - Pinot Grigio, vodka, triple sec, strawberry puree, ginger, lemonade, citrus Bright, refreshing, and made for sunny afternoons. ⁠
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Grapefruit Sour - Maker’s Mark, fresh grapefruit juice, citrus, and honey water, shaken and strained over an ice sphere and finished with a blood orange chip. Bold, smooth, and perfectly balanced. ⁠
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Peach Elderflower Fizz - Peach purƩe, St-Germain elderflower liqueur, Meili vodka, lemon juice, and soda water, finished with a fresh basil garnish. Light, floral, and effortlessly refreshing.

Nothing says spring quite like dining al fresco on our patio at sunset. šŸ„°šŸ½ļø Linguini Pesto ChickenFree range grilled chi...
04/18/2026

Nothing says spring quite like dining al fresco on our patio at sunset. 🄰

šŸ½ļø Linguini Pesto Chicken
Free range grilled chicken, spinach, heirloom cherry tomatoes, handmade basil pesto sauce.

Celebrate Mamma at Gaetano’s! šŸ’•Join us on Mother’s Day for our regular menu or this special off menu dish:šŸ½ļø: Handmade t...
04/14/2026

Celebrate Mamma at Gaetano’s! šŸ’•

Join us on Mother’s Day for our regular menu or this special off menu dish:

šŸ½ļø: Handmade tagliatelle, Canadian lobster tail, chives, snow peas, heirloom cherry tomatoes in a parmesan cream sauce…$46

Available for dine in or takeout on Mother’s Day only - Sunday, May 10th. Reservations recommended.

Sundays are all about the sauce! šŸJoin us every Sunday for our special Sunday Sauce šŸ½ļøGrandma Dot’s famous meatballs, he...
04/13/2026

Sundays are all about the sauce! šŸ

Join us every Sunday for our special Sunday Sauce

šŸ½ļøGrandma Dot’s famous meatballs, hearty rigatoni, melt-in-your-mouth braised short rib, and handmade sausage, all cooked low and slow in our 6-hour meat sauce.⁠

(Available until we run out!)

New on the menu and ready for their close-up. šŸ‘€
04/10/2026

New on the menu and ready for their close-up. šŸ‘€

When you’re in the mood for something fresh but still satisfying, this is it. šŸ½ļø Salmon Salad Field greens, fresh grille...
04/06/2026

When you’re in the mood for something fresh but still satisfying, this is it.

šŸ½ļø Salmon Salad
Field greens, fresh grilled salmon, roasted almonds, asparagus, cherry tomatoes, lemon - honey vinaigrette.

Pizza in one hand, cocktail in the other… and suddenly the evening is exactly how it should be. šŸø
04/01/2026

Pizza in one hand, cocktail in the other… and suddenly the evening is exactly how it should be. šŸø

Spring is officially being poured at the bar. šŸ“šŸ‘šŸŒæā ā Strawberry Ginger Sangria - Pinot Grigio, vodka, triple sec, strawber...
03/29/2026

Spring is officially being poured at the bar. šŸ“šŸ‘šŸŒæā 
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Strawberry Ginger Sangria - Pinot Grigio, vodka, triple sec, strawberry puree, ginger, lemonade, citrus Bright, refreshing, and made for sunny afternoons. ⁠
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Grapefruit Sour - Maker’s Mark, fresh grapefruit juice, citrus, and honey water, shaken and strained over an ice sphere and finished with a blood orange chip. Bold, smooth, and perfectly balanced. ⁠
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Peach Elderflower Fizz - Peach purée, St-Germain elderflower liqueur, Meili vodka, lemon juice, and soda water, finished with a fresh basil garnish. Light, floral, and effortlessly refreshing. ⁠
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Three new reasons to linger a little longer. Which one are you starting with?

03/27/2026

Weekend plans: an Italian club with crispy bacon, no bouncer required. šŸ™Œ

Join us for our Easter Day special! šŸ£šŸšŸ½ļø Shrimp Scampi, served on a bed of trenette with sun dried tomatoes and artichok...
03/25/2026

Join us for our Easter Day special! šŸ£šŸ

šŸ½ļø Shrimp Scampi, served on a bed of trenette with sun dried tomatoes and artichoke hearts in our garlic cream sauce…32

Tap the link in our bio to book your reservation šŸ‡

NEW seasonal salad on the menu šŸŒæā ā šŸ„—Tuscan Quinoa Salad brings mixed greens, quinoa, snow peas, cherry tomatoes, pine nut...
03/18/2026

NEW seasonal salad on the menu 🌿⁠
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šŸ„—Tuscan Quinoa Salad brings mixed greens, quinoa, snow peas, cherry tomatoes, pine nuts, and burrata together with balsamic vinaigrette.⁠
Fresh flavors that feel like dining under a Tuscan sky.

Easter is around the corner, let Gaetano’s handle the cooking this year with Italian dishes you love, from fresh pastas ...
03/16/2026

Easter is around the corner, let Gaetano’s handle the cooking this year with Italian dishes you love, from fresh pastas and salads to family style favorites.⁠
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Spend less time in the kitchen and more time around the table.⁠
Place your Easter catering order with us and make it a celebration to remember. šŸ£šŸ‡ā 
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Call 310-326-8371 or click the link in our bio to place your catering orders today.

03/13/2026

You get half the pasta, I get half the pizza.⁠
And for that reason… we have a deal. šŸ¤šŸ•šŸ

Golden, crispy, and stacked just right.⁠Our Chicken Milanese brings together parmesan breaded chicken, creamy burrata, r...
03/12/2026

Golden, crispy, and stacked just right.⁠
Our Chicken Milanese brings together parmesan breaded chicken, creamy burrata, roasted red bell peppers, and basil aioli on fresh ciabatta.⁠
Available on our lunch menu. 🤤

We’ve always believed the secret ingredient at Gaetano’s isn’t just in the kitchen. ⁠It’s in the people who greet you at...
03/11/2026

We’ve always believed the secret ingredient at Gaetano’s isn’t just in the kitchen. ⁠It’s in the people who greet you at the door, remember your favorite dish, and make you feel at home from the first hello to the last bite. We’re so thankful for the team that makes Gaetano’s what it is, and we look forward to welcoming you in soon. šŸ

A little bold, a little bright. Meet our new seasonal cocktail: Grapefruit Sour.⁠⁠Maker’s Mark, fresh grapefruit, citrus...
03/06/2026

A little bold, a little bright. Meet our new seasonal cocktail: Grapefruit Sour.⁠
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Maker’s Mark, fresh grapefruit, citrus, and honey water for the perfect balance of tart and smooth. Shaken and strained over an ice sphere, finished with a blood orange chip. šŸŠ

NEW seasonal pasta on the menu! šŸ«›šŸ¦ā ā šŸ½ļøPasta Calabrese⁠Malfadine pasta, shrimp, snow peas, parmesan, calabrese spicy crea...
03/05/2026

NEW seasonal pasta on the menu! šŸ«›šŸ¦ā 
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šŸ½ļøPasta Calabrese⁠
Malfadine pasta, shrimp, snow peas, parmesan, calabrese spicy cream sauce.

03/02/2026

Favorite character? The lasagna. Very layered. ā˜ŗļø

Address

2731 Pacific Coast Highway
Torrance, CA
90505

Option 1: Public transport
Take the bus to the Torrance Transit Center. From there, transfer to Bus #109 and get off at the stop closest to Pacific Coast Highway. Walk north on Pacific Coast Highway until you reach the restaurant.

Option 2: Driving/Parking
Drive south on Pacific Coast Highway until you reach the restaurant. Free parking is available in the lot adjacent to the restaurant building.

Opening Hours

Monday 11am - 9pm
Tuesday 11am - 9pm
Wednesday 11am - 9pm
Thursday 11am - 9pm
Friday 11am - 10pm
Saturday 11am - 10pm
Sunday 11am - 9pm

Telephone

(310) 326-3354

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What people say

Italian restaurants are known for their delicious food, warm atmosphere, and family-style dining experience. Gaetano's Restaurant on Pacific Coast Highway in Torrance is no exception. This family-owned restaurant prides itself on serving high-quality Italian cuisine with a smile.

One of the highlights of Gaetano's Restaurant is their Sunday Sauce. This dish is a tribute to the owner's grandmother, who used to cook up a storm every Sunday for her family. The sauce is made by simmering meatballs, sausage, and short ribs in a rich tomato sauce for two hours before being served over handmade linguini. It's a hearty and comforting meal that will transport you back to your own grandmother's kitchen.

If you're looking for something lighter but still full of flavor, try the Shrimp Mediterranean. This dish features succulent shrimp tossed with sun-dried tomatoes, feta cheese, pine nuts, and basil in an olive oil sauce. It's a perfect summer dish that will leave you feeling satisfied but not weighed down.

Gaetano's Restaurant also has an extensive wine list that pairs perfectly with their dishes. Whether you're looking for a bold red or a crisp white, they have something to suit every taste.

Overall, Gaetano's Restaurant is a must-visit if you're in Torrance and craving authentic Italian cuisine. With its warm atmosphere and delicious food, it's the perfect place to gather with friends and family for a memorable meal.

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