Gaetano's Ristorante

Gaetano’s is a local restaurant in our neighborhood that we hadn’t visited in about three years. Our initial experience back then left us underwhelmed—but let me tell you, something has definitely changed. And it’s a great reminder that some restaurants truly deserve a second chance. From the moment we walked in, the difference was palpable. The atmosphere felt elevated—warm, elegant, and inviting. You can tell there’s been a shift in focus; every detail now feels more intentional, more refined. We came with a large group, and the service was absolutely top-notch. Every server who attended to us was gracious, personable, and genuinely attentive. They were also fun and engaging, striking that perfect balance of professionalism and charm that made us feel completely at ease. The cocktails were outstanding. We enjoyed a round of Lemonade Spritzes, classic Aperol Spritzes, and Rob Roys, each one perfectly crafted and delicious. A great start to what turned out to be a truly memorable meal. And now to the food—where the most noticeable improvement shone through. Everything we ordered was absolutely exquisite. The fish of the day was expertly prepared, and every pasta dish we tried was cooked to perfection, with rich, flavorful sauces that clearly came from a kitchen that knows what it’s doing. Not one person at our table had a single complaint—and in my family, that’s a rare achievement! Overall, Gaetano’s delivered an exceptional dining experience. From ambiance to cocktails to cuisine, it was a complete turnaround from our first visit—and in the best possible way. I’m so glad we gave it another shot. Highly recommended.

Ahhhmazing! Service, ambiance and food alll 100% perfection. Can't believe this was my first time here and they've been here, same place for 23 years! Appetizer sausage and raining, yum! Eggplant rolling, different then the norm, delish Husband had the Shrimp fra Diavlo special with their homemade specialty pasta, fantastic. Angel, our server was wonderful and thorough with the list of nightly specials We will return, and I will try something different because everything sounded wonderful on the menu.

Loved loved loved! We had a little Tuesday date night and picked this place and so glad we did. My meal was delicious! We did make a reservation, but it wasn't busy when we got there. It's lit very nicely inside and is pretty open. Our service was absolutely wonderful! Started with drinks and everyone was very attentive. For drinks, I ordered a peach bellini and my husband an old-fashioned. We ordered the fried artichoke hearts as an appetizer and I got the spaghetti carbonara for my main. I was debating between that, the Alfredo, the Cacio y Pepe, and the Bolognese. We of course started with bread, 3 different kinds, and olive oil and balsamic vinegar mix. Very good bread! The artichoke hearts were good as well, and it came with an anchovy aioli. Now, the pasta! Sooooo good. The guanciale in it, OMG! I tend to pick around the meat because it can be fatty, but the way they charred that meat I died it was so good. I wanted to finish that whole thing so bad because carbonara doesn't always reheat well, but I couldn't do it. I loved it so much, I also got a tiramisu to go. When I finally ate it later that night, delicious. I was so glad I got it. I had a bite of my husband's rigatoni alla vodka and that was also very tasty. If I could give this place more stars I would. I absolutely loved every bite of food I had and the pasta was probably the best I've had. We will absolutely be coming back so I can try everything else that looked good. Lovely place to bring the family or come for a date night!

Great food and excellent service! Jake was our server and he was fantastic as were the employees that were assisting him. We had the lasagna, chicken Marsala, Gnocchi gorgonzola and the Sole. Everything was delicious. The lasagna was A+ as was the Marsala. The Gnocchi was rich and the best I've had! The calamari had great flavor but was a pretty small portion. The desserts were good too! We will definitely be back! Additional photos are located on my profile page and videos on my YouTube page ( VivaLasVegasX )

What a lovely place!! The food is excellent and the service was fantastic. The waiter was very knowledgeable about all of the food and drinks and very personable. I had the lamb shank and it was so tender. The sauce was AMAZING... so full of flavor. My husband got the bolognese and really enjoyed it... he dug in before I could take a photo... ergo the half eaten plate in my photo.

An absolute gem of a restaurant! My family (Wife and Children) unanimously agree upon Gaetano's anytime it is suggested. It's rare for us to agree upon a restaurant, but mention Gaetano's and everyone's excited. We spend many special occasions here (Anniversaries, Birthdays, Special Events, Mother's/Father's Day) and we treat all of our out-of-town guest to an evening at Gaetano's as well. Every single guest of ours over the years has loved their dinner at Gaetano's. Many still talk about it months and years later. As you browse the reviews, trust me when I tell you that any person who leaves a review rated less than 4 stars (honestly, less than 5 stars) is doing you, this restaurant, and our community a disservice. You will not experience less than a 5-Star evening here. In my 4 years of consistently enjoying Gaetano's, I have not observed any turnover in personnel and that alone should tell you all you want to know about the quality, taste, and authenticity of the food. Gaetano's also hosts special wine-centric events and they're always a treat to attend and a great evening escape filled with amazing food carefully selected to pair with the wonderful wine tastings. They host other types of events as well - bourbon tastings, etc. If even mildly interested, I implore you to follow them on Instagram and/or Facebook because Nick and Sarah do an amazing job keeping their audience updated with the happenings of Gaetano's.

Everything was fabulous—from the bread to the pasta to dessert and espresso. The service was attentive and friendly, and the overall vibe felt like formal dining, though guests were dressed in both casual and more dressed-up attire, so you can come as you are. I had the rigatoni alla vodka and couldn’t put my fork down—perfectly balanced and rich. Also tried the pappardelle cinghiale, which was flavorful and well-cooked. Went during reverse happy hour (8–9 PM), where many items were 50% off with a drink purchase—a great deal and the perfect time to try a few dishes. Definitely a spot I’d return to for quality Italian food and a great dining experience.

Gaetano’s is easily one of the best Italian places in Henderson area and up there with the best in Vegas. It’s finer dining, which means it’s an elegant setting but it’s Vegas so they won’t say no if you’re underdressed. (But please try to look sharp when you come here). The atmosphere is fancy but comfortable. Soft lighting and bold dark woods inside a large dining area. The place can hold a lot of people and if it’s packed it could get pretty loud. On an average night it’s not too loud and you can talk easily. Lovely setting for fancy date night or special occasion. The food is wonderful beginning to end. Great bread basket to start and lots of appetizer options. Had the mozzarella sticks and fried artichokes, both delicious. The sticks are quite large and have a pesto mixed inside that elevates it. We had a ravioli that blew us away. Perfectly cooked, rich and flavorful, great sauce. Also had the bone in veal chop with Parmesan risotto. This was a special so not sure if always offered. The chop was delightful. I didn’t ask the price when the server listed the specials and he didn’t tell us. That’s okay I’m sure, it’s a fancy place and I guess they don’t want to offend. But the chop ended up being $75 which I think could have been mentioned before as I probably would’ve tried something else lol. No offense would’ve been taken for that tidbit. Service is fitting for the high quality food and atmosphere. Pleasant and attentive staff. They acknowledge special occasions and might include a special treat if you let them know you’re celebrating when you make a res. A must try dining experience.