Gene & Georgetti's Restaurant
Chicago, IL 60610-4104
Phone: (312) 527-3718
- Price:
- $$$$
- Cross Street:
- Illinois Street
- Directions:
- El: Brown/Purple Line to Chicago or Merchandise Mart
- Best of Citysearch:
- Steak 2007
- Hours:
- Mon-Thu 11am-11pm, Fri-Sat 11am-12am
Editorial Review for Gene & Georgetti's Restaurant – by Citysearch Editors
The Scene
Though it never was a private club, it always had the feel of one--still does. Service is good (you won't be neglected), though far from refined, and occasionally brusque. It appears as if nothing has changed since it opened in 1941--except the prices. Most of the customers are men; few are younger than 40.
The Food
Call it classic Italian steakhouse cuisine. The 18-ounce filet mignon stands four inches tall, charred to a crisp on the outside and bloody rare in the middle, just as ordered. The salmon's worth a try, too; a mammoth slab of nicely cooked pink meat that needs just a squirt or two of lemon. The Italian side of the menu features specialties like veal Parmesan and chicken Vesuvio, plus a variety of pasta plates, from spaghetti with meatballs to linguine with clam sauce. Dessert is a highlight, with excellent spumoni and rich tiramisu with mascarpone.
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Insider Tips
Know Before You GoCraving a stogie? Cigar smokers are allowed to light up, but only at the bar.
The ExtrasThe restaurant has three separate private dining rooms that seat 20, 40 and 60, respectively.
User Reviews for Gene & Georgetti's Restaurant
02/29/2008 Posted by irishjackharrington
Overrated place with bad food. I was brought there by a friend who thought he'd show me an "old Chicago" spot. There was a long wait even with a reservation and the meal itself from appetizers to conclusion was almost a parody of bad service and worse food at high prices. There's nothing more to say. Avoid this place.
Pros: Alleged former gangster hangout sparks a few Chicago stories at the table.
Cons: Everything else
02/25/2008 Posted by iwannawaltz
The steak was excellent and the service was good, but the cottage fries were cold and hard. Please provide a better choice of potato .
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