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Gaetano's - Reviews
10615 Tierrasanta Blvd, 92124 San Diego
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- $21–$30
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- Quick Meal
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- Takeout
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Watery Sauce, Boiled Chicken, Old Salad
I ordered the Chicken Alfredo to go and was very disappointed. Upon arriving home, I found the sauce to be extremely watery and lacking any flavor, even after adding salt and pepper. The chicken was in huge chunks and tasted like it was simply boiled, with no discernible flavor.
The accompanying salad had old lettuce and a minuscule piece of cucumber. To top it off, the garlic bread was hard and dried out. I felt there was price gouging for such crap food.
It was a disgusting experience!
- Chicken Alfredo1
- sauce1
- chicken1
Service Intent
- Food Exploration
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- Dine-in
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Lasagna Disaster, Simple Atmosphere
My experience at this restaurant was primarily focused on the food, and unfortunately, it was a significant letdown. I ordered the Lasagna, which was the worst I've ever had. The pasta was sticking out and clearly not cooked, and the sauce was watery.
The only redeeming quality of the food was that the cheese was ok. The atmosphere was simple but clean, which was pleasant. However, the kitchen being right off the entrance made the area uncomfortably HOT.
- cheese7
- atmosphere7
- Lasagna1
- pasta1
- sauce2
Service Intent
- Regular Visit
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- Dine-in
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- Lunch
9
Always Love This Place!
We always love this place. Our company used to cater from them, but due to economic reasons, they had to stop. We still visit often.
My most favorite is the eggplant parmigiana sandwich 😋.
- eggplant parmigiana sandwich10
Service Intent
- Casual Outing
Group Type
- Family
Group Size
- Small Group
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- Dine-in
Meal Type
- Dinner
7
Mixed Feelings on Chicken Valentino
I visited with my aunt and grandma. My grandma ordered the veil eggplant, which she found very good. My aunt and I opted for the chicken Valentino.
While my aunt loved it, I wasn't as impressed. For my taste, the Alfredo sauce lacked the desired thickness and cheesiness. The portions were very large, and the service was good.
- veil eggplant8
- chicken Valentino6
- portions8
- Alfredo sauce4
Price per Person
- $11–$20
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- Regular Visit
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- Dine-in
Wait Time
- Immediate (0–5 min.)
Noise Level
- Quiet
9
Great Italian Food and Service!
My experience at this restaurant was consistently great for both pizza and Italian dishes. The pizza had generous toppings, and the salads were a good size. I also enjoyed the perfectly baked pasta dishes.
To complete the meal, a little Chianti was a nice touch. The service was always good, with friendly servers. It's a place you can't beat for a quick or lengthy Italian meal.
- pizza9
- salads8
- pasta dishes10
Price per Person
- $11–$20
Service Intent
- Food Exploration
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- Couple
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- Couple
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- Dine-in
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- Lunch
9
Gaetano's: A Nostalgic Italian Gem
If you miss the old-school, 1970s family-style eateries, you’ll love Gaetano’s! You can feel the vibe when you walk in the door, greeted by paintings of Italy set in small brick windows on the walls. The interior is also old school, with back vinyl seats in booths for four.
The greeter's welcoming "You can sit anywhere! " adds to the relaxed atmosphere. I enjoyed a house salad with Italian dressing and the special of the day, Eggplant Parmesan, which was layered with pasta and cheese dripping from the side of the oval clay bowl.
The garlic bread also took me back to the old school days. The service was good, and the Italian dishes were scrumptious. Mangia!
- vibe9
- old school interior8
- house salad7
Price per Person
- $11–$20
Service Intent
- Regular Visit
Visit Type
- Dine-in
Noise Level
- Quiet
9
Great Food, Long-Time Favorite
I've been going to this place since I was a kid and I really like it a lot. They have really good food, especially their pizza.
- food9
- pizza10
Price per Person
- $41–$50
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- Regular Visit
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- Family
Group Size
- Solo
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- Takeout
Meal Type
- Dinner
9
Delicious To-Go Dinner!
I absolutely love this place! We usually dine in, but this time we opted for dinner to go as it's my dad's favorite restaurant. The meal included a very hot pizza and an angel hair pasta dish with mussels, shrimp, and clams in the shell.
Oh, and the garlic bread! Yum!
- pizza9
- angel hair pasta dish8
- garlic bread10
Service Intent
- Regular Visit
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- Dine-in
10
Consistently Delightful Experience for 15 Years
From the moment you walk in, the aromas make you hungry. The restaurant has a kind, family feeling. The service was great and EVERYTHING we ordered was delightful.
We had a small pepperoni pizza, lasagna, chicken picatta, and of course the bread. We have been coming for over 15 years and never leave disappointed.
- aromas9
- family feeling9
- service9
Price per Person
- $21–$30
Service Intent
- Casual Outing
Visit Type
- Dine-in
9
Favorite Restaurant Always Delivers
Too hot to cook at home, so we visited our favorite restaurant. We had an excellent experience with good food and a wonderful atmosphere. The food was consistently good, and the atmosphere was a perfect 5.
We also appreciated the service, which was rated a 4.
- good food9
- atmosphere10
- service8
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