Gene & Georgetti

"Chicago’s oldest steakhouse opened in 1941. The steaks are simply wet-aged before being thrown in the broiler. Wait staff still dresses in white coats, which gives the space a special feel. Don’t sleep on the deep Italian wine list. This place has survived fires and continues to represent the best Chicago has to offer. In 2024, owner Tony Durpetti died, leaving the business to his daughter, Michelle, who keeps the restaurant in tip-top condition." - Ashok Selvam

"Gene and Georgetti’s is technically a steakhouse—in fact, it’s Chicago’s oldest steakhouse, since it’s been around since '40s. But it was opened by two Italian guys, which means this is a great spot to get Italian food, too. It’s the type of place where you want nothing more than a big steak and an even bigger bowl of spaghetti and meatballs." - adrian kane

"A classic Chicago restaurant offering a traditional dining experience." - Michael He

"Since 1941, this Italian steakhouse has been serving prime cuts and old-school dishes garnished with attitude. The wood-paneled walls have absorbed decades of power lunches, celebration dinners, and countless, “forget about it,” moments from regulars who count Gene & Georgetti a second home. The late owner Tony Durpetti passed in September 2024, leaving the third generation, his daughter Michelle, to keep the flame burning bright by serving up the same dishes that brought Sinatra through the door." - Alex Jewell

"Revered for being a quintessential Chicago steakhouse, Gene & Georgetti has been giving diners memorable experiences since 1941. On Thanksgiving, the old-school restaurant will have a three-course prix fixe menu ($105 per person) with options that include fried calamari, garbage salad, house-made tagliatelle with truffles, roast turkey, tomahawk steak, and chicken alla Joe. Dessert lean Italian with tiramisu and coffee cake gelato affogato as well as pumpkin cheesecake. Make a reservation through OpenTable." - Lisa Shames, Eater Staff