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Gene and Georgetti, Chicago, IL

Gene and Georgetti

4.7
4.7
5037 Reviews
$50 and over
Steakhouse
Gene and Georgetti is Chicago's original steakhouse since 1941. This family-owned establishment housed in Chicago's third oldest building serves the finest prime-aged steaks and chops, pastas, & signature dishes invented here such as The Garbage Salad and Chicken alla Joe. Our curated wine list originates from our roots in Lucca, Tuscany, Italy - we concentrate on Italian varietals that complement our classic Italian steakhouse menu.

Securely processed credit card info is required to secure a reservation. No-shows or cancellations within 48 hrs will be charged $25 pp.

Complimentary valet parking after 3PM.

Our dress code is Smart Business/Cocktail Chic - you never know who you might see at G & G!

Featuring classic dining rooms & private event spaces, Gene & Georgetti can accommodate your party of up to 150.

We look forward to welcoming you to G&G, where classic never goes out of style.

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2 people

7:00 PM


Booked 36 times today

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Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style

    Fine Dining

  • Cuisines

    Steakhouse, Italian, Steak

  • Hours of operation

    Lunch Daily 11:00 am–3:00 pm Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 3:00 pm–8:30 pm Fri, Sat 3:00 pm–9:30 pm

  • Phone number

    (312) 527-3718

  • Payment options

    AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, MasterCard, Visa

  • Dress code

    Smart Casual

  • Executive chef

    Cristiano Bassani

  • Catering

    Visit www.GandGtoGO.com for more information about our catering options.

  • Private party facilities

    With spaces available for 10 to 120 guests, Gene and Georgetti Chicago will help you bring your event to life! Please reach out for information and to chat with our private dining manager about custom menus and more! Visit us at https://geneandgeorgetti.com/privatedining to learn more!

  • Private party contact

    Jessica Brown: (866) 875-4740

  • Neighborhood

    River North (Chicago)

  • Cross street

    Illinois St.

  • Parking details

    Valet is complementary seasonally, and self parking is available just east of the restaurant on Illinois

  • Public transit

    Two blocks north of the Merchandise Mart Stop on the Brown line.

  • Additional

    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Delivery, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.7
4.7 based on recent ratings
  • 4.7Food
  • 4.8Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.4Value

NoiseModerate

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  1. LarryB

    Chicago

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 2 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Excellent steaks. Generous (shareable) size side dishes.
  2. JamesA

    Chicago

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined 2 days ago

    overall4food3service5ambience4
    Waiter was great our food was good but our steaks were overcooked.
  3. OpenTable Diner

    Dallas

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 3 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great! Ambience and food were great. Service was great as well
  4. Annie

    Chicago

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We love Gene and georgette’s! Excellent food service and ambience. Great Italian restaurant.
  5. IraB

    Chicago

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 5 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Haven't been here for a long time, but still a top choice. Food and service were great. Tip, the sliced, fried potatoes are still available but not on the menu. Just ask.
  6. MeganT

    Charlotte

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 6 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The food, service, drinks, and overall experience was fantastic. A must-visit if you're in Chicago.
  7. KatieL

    Minneapolis

    10 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    10 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Fantastic! I’m saving this as a favorite for when I come to Chicago.
  8. michaelm

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 19, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    jordie was the best ever. can’t wait to go back. everyone was so nice
  9. MJGH

    New York Area

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on March 19, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We had an enjoyable dinner. The food was outstanding and service wonderful. We had not been to Gene & Georgetti in several years and will definitely be more frequent diners.
  10. Cassie

    Caribbean

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 19, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Absolutely fantastic food! Great date night will definitely be back
  11. OpenTable Diner

    Chicago

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on March 18, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The food was spectacular as always and the service was superb!!! When you are there, be sure to ask for Destiny. She will make your evening extra special!!!!
  12. NikkiB

    Chicago

    25 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    25 reviews

    Dined on March 18, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Classic steakhouse. Wonderful service. Very large portions. Ended our meal with a delicious espresso martini.
  13. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 18, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The food was excellent. Carlos, our waiter, was the best. Angelo, the manager, was very accommodating. Love the "old school" feel. We will be back soon.
  14. Alky

    Chicago

    3 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on March 18, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Excellent staff from the front door, the bartender and the wait staff. thank you Alky
  15. DanM

    Charlotte

    24 reviews

    5.0

    24 reviews

    Dined on March 17, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    as always, an excellent meal. Steak was perfect along with the cream spinach
  16. HeidiP

    Phoenix

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 16, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Love your complimentary valet. Food was amazing. Nater was spot on. Thank you.
  17. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 15, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Our server was outstanding, the meal was delicious. It was a smaller place than I expected with a row of tables running parallel to the bar, with moderate to high noise levels that made it a bit difficult for me to follow the conversation at our table, but to be fair that is also something I struggle with most places. I would definitely revisit for a non-business meal.
  18. Sue59

    Chicago

    72 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    72 reviews

    Dined on March 15, 2023

    overall5food4service5ambience5
    Excellent friendly service. We also enjoyed the cocktails! I’d appreciate, though, slightly smaller portion sizes. The food is very good but the portions are too large.
  19. Windycityjumpman

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 14, 2023

    overall5food5service4ambience5
    Great food, great ambiance. Could be considered very expensive, but the quality of the food is worth it. Cheese was amazingly fresh. The handmade pasta tasted like my Italian grandparents recipe and the steaks were perfectly cooked and very tender.
  20. JessicaR

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 13, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    amazing food and we had a great experience! highly recommend!
  21. AlexandraW

    Chicago

    32 reviews

    5.0

    32 reviews

    Dined on March 12, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great place for families - old school Chicago Italian! So good!
  22. KathyP

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 12, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The staff was incredibly gracious and welcoming. We could not have asked for anything better. They provided a memorable celebration for our family.
  23. DanaJ

    Chicago

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 12, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Fantastic energy in this place! Would highly recommend
  24. aaronp

    Chicago

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 11, 2023

    overall3food3service5ambience4
    My steak was under cooked and by the time it was re-fired my momentum was gone so I ended up taking it home , the manager fixed the problem by removing it from the bill bill which was unexpected but greatly appreciated . Onion rings were fabulous and all other dishes too . Service was good . Would return based on staffs ability to handle situation.
  25. Chicago514

    Orlando

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 11, 2023

    overall2food3service1ambience2
    This was our second trip and we were so excited to go, however, never again. The waiter was terrible! He literally threw the menus in the center of our table of 6 and left, returned later to see if we wanted drinks and was annoyed we didn’t know what wine to order. He had no suggestions for us by the way. He also never talked about the specials or asked for questions. It went down hill from there. Then after a 2hr meal which was okay this time, not great, we tried getting his attention multiple times for the check ($650 not including tip). It took so long that half of our table up and left and he still didn’t get the hint. Worst experience in Chicago so far. Save your money and go somewhere else. You can get much better for less.
  26. Lizzy

    New England

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on March 11, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The service, the food, and everything was fantastic! We would absolutely come back. We have never had better asparagus!
  27. OpenTable Diner

    Chicago

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 10, 2023

    overall2food1service2ambience2
    The people we very nice, and I had no issues with customer service. But, I spent $150 on a steak and it had absolutely zero flavour. I honestly have never had a steak taste so insipidly before in my entire life - this is extremely confusing given the reviews I read before going. It doesn’t just stop there, as the rest of the food was also sub-par for Chicago’s restaurant standards in my opinion. I don’t mind spending what I spent I just think the value was extremely low; same goes for the wine. I know almost all of the bottles on their list and honestly, they are low quality wines; however, the prices are astronomical. I understand that “good and bad” are subjective but I was utterly shocked at how terrible the food and wine were. I respect that this establishment is an icon and has been around since 1941, but just understand THAT is what you’re paying for, which IS cool but, satiable food is not one of them. I will not return due to these observations. In summation, the people were nice, but the food and wine were extremely underwhelming and the price-to-value ratio was highly off putting. But if you want to eat somewhere that’s been in business for 80+ years and you find that interesting, then this is your spot.
  28. Tanya

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 10, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Had a wonderful time taking work colleagues from out of town for dinner. We were a group of 6 and felt totally taken care of from the moment we were seated. The service was excellent, attentive without hovering. The servers had great recommendations and just allowed us an opportunity to bond over great food. This place just knows how to do it all well, and it's such a treat whenever I'm able to share a meal there.
  29. MIchaelT

    Washington DC

    17 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    17 reviews

    Dined on March 9, 2023

    overall5food4service5ambience4
    The food was delicious and the service was fantastic. The host checked in on us which was also appreciated. The temperature of the room might have been a bit warmer. This was a belated B-Day celebration with an old friend. The panncotta with a candle was a lovely touch and very much appreciated!
  30. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 8, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Terrible, authentic Chicago Italian (homemade pastas) or top quality steak. I was there many years ago and again last night.....and I'll be back every time I'm in town
  31. OpenTable Diner

    Chicago

    27 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    27 reviews

    Dined on March 6, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    A great Chicago culinary institution.
  32. OpenTable Diner

    Seattle

    7 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on March 6, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Dinner for six was outstanding. Two stroke outs on bottles of wine being available and I ordered three glasses of red before anyone finished. The server made up for it with a complimentary bottle of the same wine since they seemed to be out of everything I chose. Nice save.
  33. OpenTable Diner

    Columbus

    4 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on March 5, 2023

    overall4food4service4ambience4
    We loved that the restaurant has been around since the 1940s and service wasn’t bad. Food was good but wasn’t the greatest as I expected a bit more.
  34. Thestallion

    Chicago

    14 reviews

    5.0

    14 reviews

    Dined on March 5, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    This is our favorite steak house. Everything was absolutely amazing like always .
  35. kc6717

    Chicago

    18 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    18 reviews

    Dined on March 1, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    My friend and I are working through a Best in Chicago list and Gene & Georgetti's was on the list for their wet-aged steaks. It did not disappoint! We kicked off our meal with the antipasto plate, delicious, and some dynamite cocktails. We ordered the NY Strip and it was divine. A side of the pappardelle bolognese, and some asparagus were the perfect accompaniment. My friends husband thoroughly enjoyed the Chicken Limone. We capped off the evening with the chocolate cake and some freshly steamed cappuccinos. Definitely a great spot, classic old-world ambiance that is not to miss.
  36. MylesR

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 27, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Amazing service and food. Drinks were impeccable as well. Will definitely return if we are back in Chicago.
  37. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 26, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We had the best time and experience at Gene and Georgetti thanks to Angelo and his team! Thank you for everything, Gustavo (Gus) Suarez
  38. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 26, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Very excellent service and great food!
  39. Bennettskis

    Chicago

    68 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    68 reviews

    Dined on February 26, 2023

    overall4food4service5ambience5
    We shared the polenta and mushroom appetizer, which was excellent and Caesar salad is very good, but the chicken Vesuvio call fully cooked was not well done as I had a asked for so it was not as tender as it should have been. You are probably better off sticking with steak Here because that is what they are famous for.
  40. misskitty

    Las Vegas

    11 reviews

    5.0

    11 reviews

    Dined on February 26, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    I love this place. It’s stepping into a time warp, but in a good way. The service was excellent and so was the food. Definitely will be back!

Safety precautions

  • Cleaning & sanitizing

    • Digital, disposable or sanitized menu provided
    • Common areas deep-cleaned daily
  • Screening

    • Staff is vaccinated

FAQs

You can order delivery directly from Gene and Georgetti using the Order Online button. Gene and Georgetti also offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (312) 527-3718.

Gene and Georgetti is rated 4.7 stars by 5037 OpenTable diners.

Gene and Georgetti does offer gift cards which you can purchase here.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people

7:00 PM


Booked 36 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Other options

  • Order online
Google Map for Gene and Georgetti

500 N. Franklin, Chicago, IL 60654

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Cross street

    Illinois St.

  • Neighborhood

    River North (Chicago)

  • Hours of operation

    Lunch Daily 11:00 am–3:00 pm Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 3:00 pm–8:30 pm Fri, Sat 3:00 pm–9:30 pm

  • Cuisines

    Steakhouse, Italian, Steak

  • Dining style

    Fine Dining

  • Dress code

    Smart Casual

  • Parking details

    Valet is complementary seasonally, and self parking is available just east of the restaurant on Illinois

  • Public transit

    Two blocks north of the Merchandise Mart Stop on the Brown line.

  • Payment options

    AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, MasterCard, Visa

  • Executive chef

    Cristiano Bassani

  • Additional

    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Delivery, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

  • Phone number

    (312) 527-3718

  • Catering

    Visit www.GandGtoGO.com for more information about our catering options.

  • Private party facilities

    With spaces available for 10 to 120 guests, Gene and Georgetti Chicago will help you bring your event to life! Please reach out for information and to chat with our private dining manager about custom menus and more! Visit us at https://geneandgeorgetti.com/privatedining to learn more!

  • Private party contact

    Jessica Brown: (866) 875-4740

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