A local favorite in Stoneham. We got there early and thank goodness cause this place fills up fast. Service was amazing. Drink orders taken, then food. The appetizers were fantastic. Especially the home made biscuits. These were amazing. Hot, flaky, very much home made with a maple butter that is sinful. Entrees were mushroom tortellini and eggplant parm. Both portions were large and delicious. Very classic red sauce restaurant. For dessert it was limoncello cake and tiramisu. Both, light and tasty. If you want to stay local and have good Italian food, with a very nice ambiance, then this is the place. FYI -- park behind the building, there's plenty of free space and take the elevator up. And do make a reservation. read more

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It's been a while since I've visited Gaetano's. It won't be long before I return as this was a really delicious dinner! We started our evening in the outdoor dining area as the main dining room is a bit loud and it was a beautiful warm evening with the sun starting to set as we arrived. We salivated over the drinks menu but decided not to imbibe and save our use of calories for later. We started with the Stuffed Mushrooms, which were 5 large mushroom caps stuffed with a meatball like stuffing. They were really yummy and somehow escaped into our bellies before I could get a picture. Whoops. For entrees, we ordered the Pasta Louise (penne with chicken, artichoke hearts, and more n a creamy sauce) and Steak Pasta (penne with thin slices of steak, feta, and a light dressing). Both were delicious. The Pasta Louise is popular for a good reason - it is full of flavor and definitely worth ordering again! The steak pasta was good with a much milder flavor profile. The ingredients for everything tasted fresh. The only disappointment was the bread and butter which was a white scali-style bread with little plastic butter packets; I prefer dipping olive oil and spices with a heartier bread. The service was prompt, personal, and friendly. The main indoor space is a bit loud for my taste, so I will prefer to go again when I know I can sit at one of the pleasant outdoor tables. Of the many Italian restaurants in the area, this has been here for decades with good reason - they have a solid business. Enjoy! read more

Gaetanos - Steak Pasta - Italian Near Me - Stoneham, Massachusetts

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This is one of my friend's favorites and I understand why. We were immediately seated in a very busy restaurant. Nice to hear others enjoying their evening. The waitress was more than accomodating with our picky needs. My friend enjoyed her martinis, my prosecco was fine. My friend chose her scrod dinner served with mashed potatoes and sauteed zucchini. The little taste I had of the lemoncello cake was delicious. I enjoyed a favorite - frute de mare, pasta with loads of seafood. read more

Gaetanos - frute de mare - Italian Near Me - Stoneham, Massachusetts

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Had a nice early dinner with a girl friend! Parking on the street and in the back, I love that they have the options. We had reservations on OpenTable and was seated quickly. The host was very kind and pointed to the table for us. Us girls funnily had the same exact drink and meal, the server loved it Our server was super sweet and friendly, a local who enjoyed her job! I wish I got her name. We both had the Riesling and Vodka Pasta. Decent wine list and great menu. The vodka pasta had their own twist to it that would not say is normal but it was still very good. The portion was huge, I got two meals out of it! I will for-sure come again for another meal! read more

Gaetanos - Rigatoni Vodka - Italian Near Me - Stoneham, Massachusetts

My husband came here for Mother's Day and he can't stop talking about the chicken Marsala. He loved their sauce and plenty of it. He hates when a restaurant skimps on sauce. He said we have to come again when we are up that way. We live in RI now. I had the short rib w potatoes and veg. Very tender and delish read more

Gaetanos - Braised Short Rib, mashed potatoes, asparagus. - Italian Near Me - Stoneham, Massachusetts

I had the pleasure of visiting Gaetanos for the first time on valentine day 2025. Simple &Classy place. Not overwhelmingly loud or packed which I loved . The service was fast attentive but not overbearing . 10/10 . The bread was yummy , and they have butter and on the table ,-oil ,parm cheese pepper flakes ect . Now for the food...,, I am still thinking about this dish a month later . I got the Tuscan ravioli and it was simply one of the best pasta dishes I've had in my life . The Tuscan consists of "Eggplant, roasted red pepper, black olive, and Romano cheese-filled ravioli in a fresh tomato, basil, and garlic cream sauce." Truly divine... if I didn't live an hour away I seriously would go multiple times a week. The potion was nice and hearty , and it was only 20$... my partner got the same thing as I, and had the same reaction. We ended up spending around 43$ pre tip for a beautiful tasty filling Valentine's Day what could be better than that????? HIGHLY recommend Gaetanos . 10/10 in every aspect . read more

Gaetanos - Tuscan Ravioli - Italian Near Me - Stoneham, Massachusetts

We arrive for our reservations and are seated within minutes. The servers and staff are so attentive and friendly. The food is delicious. Been here many many times and never disappointed. The restaurant is immaculate and always full.....but they will always try to accomodate someone without a reservation as well. read more

I cant say enough wonderful things about Gaetanos! The food is always top notch ( especially the calamari) . No matter who we get for a server- the service is always fast & friendly. The Ambiance is perfection. Drinks are perfection! A true Italian restraunt- good food, gorgeous surroundings, smiling faces. It is the perfect place for Italian Specialties of all kinds in a warm & welcoming environment. Its easily become our new favorite restraunt! read more

I had a family get together with about 27 people on a week day afternoon at Gaetanos in Stoneham. The food was excellent & reasonably priced, The service & waitresses Stephanie, Cheryl & Flo are always great. Everyone had a great time and is looking forward to going back! I dine there often. They have a big menu and never disappoint. I highly recommend this restaurant! Suzanne Giordano read more

It was my birthday today, and we thought let's try Gaetanos. Let me start by saying that the food was excellent. However, the service sucked. When we walked in the host was very unfriendly, almost like don't bother me. We got seated, and the next chapter starts. We ordered a couple of Martinis (They were good). To get into the B-Day celebration mood. In less then 5 minutes the waitress came to take our order. We told her that we were in no rush. A few minutes later the bread and butter arrived. My wife and I started to enjoy our Marti nis. Write had beauty taken a few sips and the food arrived. I was expecting to finish our Marinis before the food. Ok. It is my birthday, and I wanted some wine with my meal. I am glad I didn't ordered a bottle. Next thing we know, we have our Martini, the food and the wine. It was clear that the waitress was trying to get us out of there as quickly as possible. We had mentioned that it was my birthday and they brought us the birthday cake and song for me. But we still had our Martinis and wine. We asked if they had Cappuccinos or Maciatos. The waitress said that they just have regular coffee - In an Italian restaurant! Give me a break. The waitress lied, because we got our Capuchinos. We still had our Martinis, wine and now the Capuchinos. We were in and out in less than an hour. They literally pushed us out of there. We should have gone to Angelo's, Escadrille, or Lucia's read more

Gaetanos - Italian Near Me - Stoneham, Massachusetts

Always great service , food and ambience!! Lots of food!!! Martinis are delicious especially if your name is Martini!!!!!!! read more

Gaetanos - Martini brothers!!! - Italian Near Me - Stoneham, Massachusetts

I ordered the fettuccine bolognese for takeout and it was PHENOMENAL! Highly recommend it.

We celebrated my daughter's graduation on Saturday afternoon. I had a reservation for 17. We ordered off the menu, appetizers, drinks and everyone's meal came out within a reasonable amount of time. The food was excellent and this was repeated by everyone who ordered whatever they wanted. I should say that everyone raved about their meal. The waitress, Jaime was phenomenal. She was so nice and accommodating. She was always prompt serving food and drink and did not rush us to order or leave. I have eaten at Gaetanos on a few occasions so I knew the food was great but this day far exceeded my expectations. read more

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My husband and I have gone three times and have loved it every time. The sangria is amazing and the portions are large which works out well for me as we can use it as leftovers for lunch! read more

We spent the weekend in Boston for my birthday and found a reservation for Gaetanos on Saturday night last minute. We showed up a little early for our reservation and they sat us right away. Parking was a little bit of a pain but it really was a wonderful experience from the minute we walked into the building. Our waitress Fran was amazing. She was so attentive and sweet; she made us feel right at home. We had a wonderful time. The drinks & food were amazing. Can't wait to go back! read more

Please don't call the dish Carbonara. Call it pasta tossed in a sauce of pasta water, white wine, tomatoes, mushrooms with peas and bacon. I love carbonara. Why would carbonara have an option of scallops or chicken? Carbonara should be a simple, rich dish. Bacon for guanciale is fine, but maybe pancetta is better?. Pasta, egg, pancetta, cheese, peas, pasta water, pasta... simple, rich, and something that many people crave. read more

Recently had dinner there and it was outstanding. My wife and I sat at the bar and split a fruitti DeMare and stuffed mushrooms. All was outstanding, And, Nancy at the bar was ever so pleasing. There should be more like her. We WILL be back. read more

I went tonight for the first time to Gaetano's and it was amazing!! The service was extraordinary. I had made a reservation ahead of time for a friend and myself and we were seated right away. We had a friendly waitress who was personable and who didn't give us any dirty looks for asking for more bread! I had the penne gaetano and the sauce was divine! The penne and chicken with tomatoes, basil, and cheese were delicious. I had a raspberry mule too. I will definitely be back! read more

Gaetanos - Raspberry mule! - Italian Near Me - Stoneham, Massachusetts

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We ordered Thanksgiving food for our celebration yesterday. We ordered for 12 though only had 9 guests because we wanted to send everyone home with go to containers and we still have leftovers for us!! The food was delicious , hot, the turkey was so moist and everything was just delicious'. They even included a turkey leg! I'm making turkey soup today like I do when I usual cook! One of our guests needed gluten free and they seemed eager to accommodate those needs in a very professional manner. Everyone really loved the food and we were very grateful since we had been out west meeting some family needs until 2 days before T G. They were life savers for us so we are so grateful. read more

My son made arrangements for all my family and 2 grandsons to have my birthday dinner here. We had a total of 9 people. I had never been here before but enjoyed the side area that was very comfortable and although it was hot outside, the inside was perfect. We had the most wonderful wait person, Cheryl! She was so good with my 4 adult kids and their spouses but excellent to my 6 year old and 19 month old grandsons! She was attentive and kind. We all had different things but everyone said their meals were delicious! read more

Food is amazing we remember when the chef worked in the European Restaurant in the North End. He did great there as a chef and now at Gaetanos and still amazing. It's our go to Italian food. read more

First time visiting Gaetanos. Per our nephew recommendation we decided to try this place and not our usual and nearby Italian place, Angelo's Ristorante. Pros: The food is really good. Really good..... Two vodka martinis, two glasses of Montepulciano, fettuccine Bolognese, beef stroganoff, chocolate cake and cappucino. Initially the server said they do not have cappuccinos but changed her mind upon my hubby's persistence. The ambiance was good too, almost full house on a Tuesday night around 7 pm. Prices are reasonable. Cons: The service is so rushed that at a particular moment I had the cocktail, wine, dessert, wine, fettuccine, and cappuccino in front of me. All almost at the same time. In less than 50 minutes we were in and out. We still left a 20% cash tip because the food deserved it and because the server was a middle aged woman who had to go up and down stairs to access the kitchen. I felt for her knees. Conclusion: Perhaps the servers just had a big karfuffle with management? Perhaps they do not like new customers? Perhaps we were seated at the favorite table of one of their regulars? Such a strange experience! Even the host was not as slave as they usually are... It was my hubby's birthday and 3 servers sang for him with a candle on top of a piece of delicious chocolate cake on the house..... Fortunately hubby laughed at the experience. We will remember it!!! read more

Special app of the fried artichoke Lobsta rav delish Pesto dish great Drinks very reasonable Sorry cappuccino machine was down read more

Gaetanos - Lobsta ravioli bin cream sauce - Italian Near Me - Stoneham, Massachusetts

Perfect spot for drinks & apps!!! Drinks were just the perfect amount of sweetness and the food was delicious. read more

Gaetanos - Lemon drop & pistachio martini's - Italian Near Me - Stoneham, Massachusetts

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Three of us went yesterday for apps and some wine, 1:30pm in the afternoon. The bartender was, friendly, efficient and was a pleasure. We sat at a corner table and enjoyed our time there. The food was very fresh and very well prepared. Their calamari melted in your mouth. Antipasto was full of meats, cheeses, roasted red peppers , and much more. Go see for yourself and be very pleased. We will be going back. Do not miss out. Easy to find. Thank you, Gaetanos. read more

Very decent Italian food. Pretty nice ambience, I'm sure it's even better come nightfall. Drinks and desserts were good. Good service. Went there with family. Park at the back walk-through main building restaurant is upfront. read more

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I ordered Chicken Parm and Linguini. The linguini was white, they put no sauce on it - NONE! For what they charge it was a shock to get something so low quality. read more

Gaetanos - Linguini. - Italian Near Me - Stoneham, Massachusetts

Amazing! Large portions, great taste and Frans service was outstanding. A must try restaurant for a party, first date or a girls night out. Love it. read more

Gaetanos - Italian Near Me - Stoneham, Massachusetts

It was extremely busy, however our waitress was wonderful. The food was VERY good, the four of us enjoyed our dinner at Gaetanos. We highly recommend this restaurant. read more

This has been a staple in Stoneham for as long as I have been around. Friday and Saturday night I would recommend making a reservation as it does get busy. The food is amazing, they have a fettuccine bolognese that is my go-to cheat meal. Generous portions and never disappoints. Their wine list is great, they have many options by the glass. Lots of Italian wines with some Californian options in there as well. The bar seems to have plenty of regulars, actually I think almost everyone there is a regular. Lots of families having dinner as well as a good location for an intimate date night spot. Staff wears "legalize marinara shirts", very friendly, quick attentive service. They definitely make you feel comfortable. Eddison the GM who you'll typically see at the host station on busy nights does a great job running this restaurant. Make sure to give them a follow on instagram to see whats new this week. read more

Gaetanos - Fettuccine Bolognese - Italian Near Me - Stoneham, Massachusetts

We went there to celebrate my daughters birthday and our server Fran, was awesome! We had a lot of dietary restrictions in our group, she helped us order the most delicious food! The food exceeded our expectations. The restaurant was very cute and charming, just the perfect atmosphere we wanted. I highly recommend this place!! read more

The food is out of this world. Highly recommended: Chicken Francese, Fruitti di Mari, Shrimp Gran Marnier. Generous portions, great presentation. Service is good, and the waitstaff is very friendly and attentive. Have been here for Valentine's Day and an anniversary, and looking forward to the next occasion! read more

Had the tossed salad, minestrone soup and garlic bread. All were very good. The service was also very good.

Great food and service. Portions were generous. We ate outdoor on the patio and it was very pleasant.

We first tried this establishment by ordering take out, which we knew might be a risk...the meals could arrive cold, perhaps they wouldn't be as meticulous with take out orders if the customers weren't in person. But we were pleasantly surprised. Hubby ordered the fettuccine carbonara, which came with the option of scallops or chicken. The chicken was tender and the pancetta was a lovely touch. However, he reported that the sauce wasn't very creamy. I ordered the Chicken Espinaca. The chicken and spinach were tasty, but I can't tell if the spinach was super fresh. It tasted okay but the green color was not fresh/vibrant. Also the ziti was mushy. I think we'll give it another try in person in the case that the food was sitting too long for take out. And also, the brunch pics look amazing, so maybe we'll stick to the lighter dishes. read more

Gaetanos - Chicken fettuccini carbonara - Italian Near Me - Stoneham, Massachusetts

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Our recent experience was awesome. My wife and I had dinner and it started with a generous pour of wine, followed by a nice portion of delicious Caesar Salad that we shared. We ordered a single Eggplant Parmesan entree that we were planning to share. They brought our meal in two plates to make it easy for us along with warm bread. Sheryl our server was great throughout the entire experience. The food, service, and atmosphere were all top notch and the price was reasonable. Definitely try it. read more

Chicken Parmigiana was too big to finish. Frutti di Mari was the best. Our server was great. The bus boys/servers never stop moving. Totally enjoyed the atmosphere and our meal. read more

We tried this restaurant for the first time today. We went for lunch and the restaurant was fairly empty. There were a few occupied tables on the patio. The one waitress was nice, however she didn't check on our table to ask how everything was. I had to wait more than 10 minutes it seemed to get a refill on my drink. The food was decent. I tried the Wild Mushroom Tortellini and it was good. The tomato sauce could have been more flavorful, but it was still decent. Portion sizes were good. Nothing special about the bread other than the slices were thick and toasted. If you want garlic bread, you have to pay for it. The jazz music on the radio was a nice touch and kept the vibe relaxing and modern. Overall, it was a decent lunch, but I wouldn't necessarily rave about it. read more

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Neighborhood staple, lots of locals. Nothing over extravagant but good food all around , service is also good.

Food pretty standard. Service was great. Large portions. Ambiance was ok. Thanks.