Gene & Georgetti
Chicago
Reviews
One of Chicago’s original Tuscan steakhouses,it is famous for its wet-aged steaks, chops, and has been around since 1941. It was one of Frank Sinatra favorite places to eat, and he had his own little corner that he sat at. The flagship River North location operates out of a historic wood-frame building constructed in 1873, just after the Great Chicago Fire. It is one of the very few surviving wood-frame structures left in the city, which we found very interesting! The steaks were amazing and the Greek chicken was delicious. The atmosphere and staff were phenomenal. Definitely recommend this place when you’re in Chicago.
Everything was incredible. From the food to the service, there was no other rating than a 10/10. Our server Hector was so attentive to our large group making it such a good experience. Chef Will came over to our table to check in, making sure we were enjoying everything. The sweetest surprise at the end was the cake for Pride Month. Not only did it make me so happy to see, it was dangerously good. The food was incredible and the service was what made the entire dining experience so good that we’re ready to make another reservation for 10 again!
One of the better dining eyes have had in years. This place is old school in all the great ways. We started at the bar with cocktails. Professional bartenders not mixologists. These guys have personalities. Then we went upstairs for dinner. Service was spot on. We started with grilled calamari and baked clams. Then an Italian salad. We got a bisteaka Florentina (spelling) and a rigatoni carbonara for the table along with creamed spinach. Outstanding!! Great wine list too. We finished with spamoni and coffees. If you have not been go. I highly recommend
Perfect celebratory meal! We started with the smoked shrimp cocktail, N/A Negroni and their “heavenly” Manhattan to drink. I had the 12 oz filet and my husband got the 14 oz NY strip with bernaise for our mains. Both were cooked a perfect medium rare with a great char. We shared the grilled asparagus and potato supreme for sides. I had a glass of the Il Bruciato Super Tuscan with my steak. Everything was absolutely delicious. Wonderful service. Lively, familial yet upscale ambiance. Pricey! But we were celebrating and it felt so worth it. We were stuffed, so we ordered a slice of the chocolate cake to go for dessert. So glad we did. Phenomenal. Highly recommend the Chicago institution!
This place feels like being in a trattoria in Italy — truly warm and cozy. The pastas were delicious, especially mine: the Tagliatelle alla Bolognese, which reminded me of my nonna’s recipe. One of the best I’ve had in the United States. The meat was also good, but the real star of the night was definitely the pasta.
