Gaetano’s Menu
Gaetano’s, located in Denver, CO, is a cocktail bar and Italian restaurant offering a wide range of vegetarian options. The restaurant boasts a classy and casual atmosphere, perfect for group gatherings or a night out with kids. With an outdoor seating area, full bar, and happy hour specials, Gaetano’s provides a versatile dining experience. Customers rave about the authentic Italian cuisine and exceptional service, with standout dishes like creamy gorgonzola pasta and delicious tiramisu. While some minor issues have been reported, such as inconsistent spice levels, overall, Gaetano’s delivers top-tier Italian fare. Whether you're in the mood for a hearty pasta dish or fresh seafood, Gaetano’s is a must-visit spot for a memorable dining experience.
LUNCH MENU
CALAMARI FRITTI
Buttermilk breaded calamari, cherry peppers, house-made marinara sauce.
PEI MUSSELS
Mussels, white wine, garlic, herbs, butter, grilled ciabatta
TASTY TREATS
Sausage, provolone, roasted red bell pepper, marinara sauce, baked in crust ( per order)
SAUSAGE & PEPPERS
Italian sausage with sautéed peppers
BURRATA
Burrata cheese, prosciutto, balsamic, grilled ciabatta
GARLIC BREAD WITH RED SAUCE
Thick pieces of toasted Italian bread with our home style garlic butter.
GARLIC CHEESE BREAD WITH MARINARA
Thick pieces of toasted Italian bread with our home style garlic butter and melted cheese
MINESTRONE SOUP
Macaroni pasta & pesto.
SOUP OF THE DAY
Call or ask your Server
MISTA
Mixed greens, cucumbers, carrots, tomatoes, radish and choice of dressing
CAESAR
Romaine lettuce, Caesar dressing, croutons, parmesan
GAETANO’S WEDGE
Tomatoes, gorgonzola, crispy pancetta & creamy Italian
CAPRESE
Vine ripe tomatoes, fresh mozzarella, basil Balsamic, olive oil
GRILLED CHICKEN COB SALAD
Grilled chicken breast, hard-boilded eggs, avacado, tomato mix, pancetta, gorgonzola on top of romaine letuce and tossed with honey mustard vinaigrette.
ROASTED BEET SALAD
Roasted red and gold beets, candied walnuts, gorgonzola, Mandarin oranges, lemon vinaigrette
MARGHERITA
house-made marinara sauce, tomatoes, Mozzarella, balsamic, basil.
ITALIAN MEATS
pepperoni, prosciutto, sausage, roasted red peppers, homemade meatballs.
EGGPLANT PARMESIAN SANDWICH
Open faced breaded eggplant, marinara, mozzarella, Pesto, on a toasted banquette.
WORLD FAMOUS SAUSAGE SANDWICH
Old-school patty, house-made marinara sauce, pesto Mozzarella, on an Italian hoagie.
MEATBALL SANDWICH
Homemade meatballs, red sauce, basil pesto Mozzarella, on an Italian hoagie
CHICKEN PARMESAN SANDWICH
Open faced breaded chicken, marinara, mozzarella, red onion, tomato mix, balsamic on toasted focaccia.
ITALIAN GRINDER
Black forest ham, pepperoni, hard salami, provolone lettuce, tomato, splash oil & vinegar, Italian hoagie
CLASSIC CLAMS AGLIO & OLIO
Littleneck clams, garlic, chili pepper white wine, olive oil, linguine
FETTUCCINE ALFREDO
Cream, butter, garlic, parmesan, black pepper
CHEESE RAVIOLIS
Cheese ravioli, house-made marinara sauce
SPAGHETTI & MEATBALLS
Homemade meatballs with veal, pork and ground beef or local Italian sausage with marinara sauce & spaghetti
SPAGHETTI & SAUSAGE
Homemade meatballs with veal, pork and ground beef or local Italian sausage with marinara sauce & spaghetti
LASAGNE
Ricotta, parmesan, ground beef & sausage, house-made marinara sauce, melted mozzarella
PENNE PESTO & POLLO
Creamy basil pesto sauce, penne, cremini mushrooms, grilled chicken.
GNOCCHI SALSICIA & FUNGHI
Potato pasta, Italian sausage, cremini mushrooms, white wine, tomato cream sauce
BOLOGNESE
Ragout of beef, pork and tomato, touch of red sauce, pappardelle
CHICKEN PARMIGIANA
Breaded chicken breast, house-made marinara sauce, mixed mozzarella, spaghetti.
EGGPLANT PARMIGIANA
Breaded eggplant cutlets, house-made marinara sauce, fresh mozzarella, tomato, garlic, linguine
CALAMARI FRITTI
Buttermilk breaded calamari, cherry peppers, house-made marinara sauce.
PEI MUSSELS
Mussels, white wine, garlic, herbs, butter, grilled ciabatta
RAVIOLI FRITTI
Breaded cheese ravioli with marinara sauce
MARYLAND BLUE CRAB CAKES
Two scratch made Maryland blue crab cakes, remoulade & lemon.
CLAMS CASINO
Top neck clams, green & red peppers, parmesan breadcrumbs & bacon.
SHISHITO PEPPERS
Blistered peppers, parmesan and balsamic glaze.
ZUCCHINI FRITTI
Breaded zucchini planks served with lemon basil aioli and red sauce.
TASTY TREATS
Sausage, provolone, roasted red bell pepper, marinara sauce, baked in crust ( per order)
BURRATA
Burrata cheese, prosciutto, balsamic, grilled ciabatta
BRUSCHETTA
Tomato mix, balsamic glaze, basil, garlic, parmesan, castelvetrano olives & grilled ciabatta
GRILLED OYSTERS
Ask server about weekly house made butter flavor
SAUSAGE & PEPPERS
Italian sausage with sautéed peppers
GARLIC BREAD WITH RED SAUCE
Thick pieces of toasted Italian bread with our home style garlic butter.
GARLIC CHEESE BREAD WITH MARINARA
Thick pieces of toasted Italian bread with our home style garlic butter and melted cheese
MINESTRONE SOUP
Macaroni pasta & pesto.
SOUP OF THE DAY
Call or ask your Server
MISTA
Mixed greens, cucumbers, carrots, tomatoes, radish and choice of dressing
CAESAR
Romaine lettuce, Caesar dressing, croutons, parmesan
GAETANO’S WEDGE
Tomatoes, gorgonzola, crispy pancetta & creamy Italian
CAPRESE
Vine ripe tomatoes, fresh mozzarella, basil Balsamic, olive oil
GRILLED CHICKEN COBB SALAD
Grilled chicken breast, hard boiled eggs, avocado, tomato mix,, pancetta, gorgonzola on top of romaine lettuce and tossed with honey mustard vinaigrette
ROASTED BEET SALAD
Roasted red and gold beets, candied walnuts, gorgonzola, Mandarin oranges, lemon vinaigrette
MARGHERITA
house-made marinara sauce, tomatoes, Mozzarella, balsamic, basil.
ITALIAN MEATS
pepperoni, prosciutto, sausage, roasted red peppers, homemade meatballs.
CLASSIC CLAMS AGLIO & OLIO
Littleneck clams, garlic, chili pepper white wine, olive oil, linguine
CARBONARA
Pancetta, egg yolk, parmesan & spaghetti
FETTUCCINE ALFREDO
Cream, butter, garlic, parmesan, black pepper
LOBSTER RAVIOLI
Sautéed shrimp, lobster & shrimp ravioli and vodka sauce topped with a touch of pesto
SPAGHETTI & MEATBALLS
Homemade meatballs with veal, pork and ground beef or local Italian sausage with marinara sauce & spaghetti
SPAGHETTI & SAUSAGE
Homemade meatballs with veal, pork and ground beef or local Italian sausage with marinara sauce & spaghetti
LASAGNE
Ricotta, parmesan, ground beef & sausage, house-made marinara sauce, melted mozzarella
PENNE PESTO & POLLO
Creamy basil pesto sauce, penne, cremini mushrooms, grilled chicken.
GNOCCHI SALSICIA & FUNGHI
Potato pasta, Italian sausage, cremini mushrooms, white wine, tomato cream sauce
BOLOGNESE
Ragout of beef, pork and tomato, touch of red sauce, pappardelle
PESCATORE
Breaded chicken breast, house-made marinara sauce, mixed mozzarella, spaghetti.
WILD MUSHROOM RAVIOLI
Oregano and thyme broth, cremini mushrooms & braised rainbow chard
SHRIMP SCAMPI
Sautéed shrimp, butter, garlic, lemon, shallots, white wine, capers & linguine
STUFFED MANICOTTI
Two stuffed manicotti, Italian cheese blend and pancetta baked with our famous vodka cream sauce
RIBEYE
Center cut ribeye and marsala mushrooms served with parmesan potatoes & zucchini aglio .
SALMONE
Fresh salmon filet, lemon pepper risotto, broccolini & lemon vinaigrette
CHICKEN PARMIGIANA
Breaded chicken breast, house-made marinara, mozzarella & spaghetti
VEAL PARMIGIANA
Breaded veal cutlet, house-made marinara, Mozzarella & spaghetti
EGGPLANT PARMIGIANA
Breaded eggplant cutlets, house-made marinara, mozzarella, tomato, garlic & linguine
CHICKEN CACCIATORE
Seared chicken “scaloppini”, mushrooms, bell peppers, red onions, with red wine and finished with red sauce over spaghetti.
CHICKEN PICCATA
Seared chicken scaloppini, capers, garlic, shallots lemon, white wine, butter & spaghetti.
CHICKEN MARSALA
Seared chicken scaloppini, marsala wine sauce, cremini mushrooms, garlic, shallots & spaghetti.
RIGATONI
Sun-dried tomato pesto cream sauce tossed with rigatoni pasta and topped with basil and pecorino.
BRUSSELS SPROUTS
Crispy brussels sprouts, parmesan, balsamic glaze & lemon.
MUSHROOM RISOTTO
Arborio rice, cream, butter, cremini mushrooms & parmesan.
PARMESAN POTATOES
BROCCOLINI
LEMON PEPPER RISOTTO
DINNER MENU
Weekend BRUNCH MENU
MISTA
Mixed greens, cucumbers, carrots, tomatoes, radish and choice of dressing
CAESAR
Romaine lettuce, Caesar dressing, croutons, parmesan
BURRATA
Burrata cheese, prosciutto, balsamic, grilled ciabatta
ROASTED BEET SALAD
Roasted red and gold beets, candied walnuts, gorgonzola, Mandarin oranges, lemon vinaigrette
ITALIAN EGGS BENEDICT
Poached eggs, proscitto ham, English muffin, pesto hollandaise sauce, potatoes
TRADITIONAL CORNED BEEF HASH
Corned beef, red potatoes, caramelized onions, and peppers
AWESOME CHICKEN & WAFFLE
Crispy buttermilk chicken, Belgine waffle, Applewood smoked bacon, and whiskey butter
CAPTAIN CRUNCH FRENCH TOAST
Egg battered French toast covered with Captain Crunch and served with fresh blueberries and butter
CACIO E PEPE
Speghetti, butter, black pepper, grana Padano, Perorino, and poached eggs.
BLACKENED SHRIMP & GRITS
Creamy grits, fresh shrimp, Applewood bacon, and fresh parsley
LEMON RICOTTA PANCAKE
A golden brown buttermilk pancake topped with house-made sweet lemon ricotta
WORLD FAMOUS SAUSAGE SANDWICH
Old-school patty, red sauce, pesto, mozzarella on a hoagie with roasted potatoes
SPAGHETTI WITH MEATBALL
Red sauce, spaghetti, and your choice of sausage or house-made meatballs
SPAGHETTI WITH SAUSAGE
Red sauce, spaghetti, and your choice of sausage or house-made meatballs
GNOCCHI SALSICIA & FUNGHI
Potato pasta, Italian sausage, cremini mushrooms, with a white wine and tomato sauce.
