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Gaetano's

Name: Gaetano's
Address: 3760 Tejon St, Denver, CO, US

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Cindy

March 18, 2021

Denver is known for many things, but not many visitors know about North Denver's Italian roots with the mob. Gaetano's is the headquarters from which two brothers, Clyde and Checkers Smaldone built a mob empire. This tidbit requires its own history lesson and I would be honored to share with time. :) For all intents and purposes of this food guide, I'm here to tell you that Gaetano's is the real Italian deal. And, it's the only Italian restaurant standing following North Denver's fast-paced gentrification boom of the early 2000's. Tip: Ask your server if they know about the underground tunnels that were created in prohibition days! This is where the Smaldone's ran liquor, money and gambling rings from a network of Denver restaurants, houses and clubs. History, great food and excellent cocktails await your visit!

Matt And Linda

March 30, 2018

Colorful and classic Italian restaurant with delicious Italian dishes and creative cocktails

Cameron

November 30, 2017

This restaurant was the cover for Colorado’s organized crime family in the early 20th Century, and while the Denver Mafia has slowed down (as far as I know), the restaurant has stayed in the same family. Nothing fancy or trendy here, just massive portions of the best Italian food outside of Italy, and there is rarely a wait. It’s the highest priced restaurant on this list. You can expect $18 entrées, but one entrée if often enough for two (or more) people. It’s a relatively unknown place thanks to Denver’s ultra-popular-but-less-tasty Italian restaurants like Rioja and White Pie. BONUS TIP: If none of the breakfast places above look good, or you’re looking for a shorter wait, try Gaetano’s.