Gene & Georgetti
Steak house · River North ·
Classic Chicago steakhouse serving Italian specialties & seafood
Classic Chicago steakhouse serving Italian specialties & seafood
"A longstanding River North steakhouse, this institution will be named the first-ever Iconic Restaurant of the Year by the Jean Banchet Awards." - Jeffy Mai
"Chicago’s oldest steakhouse (it opened in 1941) has increased their delivery range, started curbside pickup, and for every $100 you spend, will give you a $25 gift card." - adrian kane
"Gene & Georgetti is the ideal mashup of a classic steakhouse and an old-school pasta joint. It's been around since 1941. Vintage movie posters, framed black and white photos, and old painted Italian landscapes decorate the walls. Servers dressed in bow ties, vests, and aprons zip around the sea of white tablecloths. And while its “local institution” status attracts a fair share of tourists, there’s an equally strong representation of regulars. If you enjoy feeling like a part of history, order a big steak (all of which have been aged for at least 21 days) and some eggplant parm, and let Frank Sinatra sing to you all night." - adrian kane, john ringor, nick allen
"Gene & Georgetti is quintessential old-school Chicago, and we love it for that. It’s technically a steakhouse—in fact, it’s Chicago’s oldest steakhouse, since it’s been around since 1944. But it was opened by two Italian guys, which means this is a great spot to get Italian food, too. Come here and split items like steak, sausage and peppers, and a giant bowl of spaghetti with meatballs." - adrian kane, john ringor, veda kilaru
"Gene & Georgetti's is full of so many long-time River North regulars that every diner becomes a Chicagoan by osmosis (even transplants from Michigan). It truly leans into its “oldest steakhouse in the city” identity, with vintage posters, old black and white photos, and servers in bow ties zipping around the sea of white tablecloths. And while you’re eating an eggplant parm or slicing into a 21-day-aged juicy steak, don’t be surprised if Frank Sinatra’s “Chicago” starts playing in your head, or literally through the speakers." - john ringor, veda kilaru, nick allen
