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Gene & Georgetti - Steakhouse in Chicago, Illinois

Gene & Georgetti

4.5 (1982 reviews)

500 N Franklin St, Chicago, IL 60654

Steak house
Bar
Breakfast restaurant
Chophouse restaurant
Family restaurant
Fine dining restaurant
Italian restaurant
Restaurant
Seafood restaurant

About Gene & Georgetti - steak house in Chicago, Illinois

Old-school Chicago steakhouse serving meat, seafood & Italian specialties in a traditional setting.

Customer Review Summary

Gene & Georgetti is a beloved Chicago steakhouse known for its rich history and classic atmosphere. Patrons rave about the exceptional quality of the food, particularly the porterhouse steaks, Florentine steak, and house-made spaghetti. The service is consistently praised, with several reviewers highlighting specific waitstaff members for their attentiveness and knowledge of the menu. The ambiance evokes nostalgia and a sense of tradition, making it a favorite spot for both locals and visitors. While most dishes are highly regarded, a few reviews suggest that the creamed spinach could be improved. Overall, Gene & Georgetti is recommended as a must-visit destination in Chicago, perfect for special occasions and dining with guests.

Key Features

From the business

  • Identifies as veteran-owned
  • Identifies as women-owned

Service options

  • Outdoor seating
  • Curbside pickup
  • No-contact delivery
  • Delivery
  • Onsite services
  • Takeout
  • Dine-in

Highlights

  • Fireplace
  • Great beer selection
  • Great cocktails
  • Great coffee
  • Great dessert
  • Great wine list
  • Sports

Popular for

  • Lunch
  • Dinner
  • Solo dining

Accessibility

  • Wheelchair accessible entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible restroom
  • Wheelchair accessible seating

Offerings

  • Alcohol
  • Beer
  • Cocktails
  • Coffee
  • Comfort food
  • Hard liquor
  • Late-night food
  • Private dining room
  • Small plates
  • Vegetarian options
  • Wine

Dining options

  • Breakfast
  • Brunch
  • Lunch
  • Dinner
  • Catering
  • Dessert
  • Seating

Amenities

  • Bar onsite
  • Restroom
  • Wi-Fi

Atmosphere

  • Cozy
  • Historic
  • Romantic
  • Trendy
  • Upscale

Crowd

  • Family-friendly
  • Groups
  • LGBTQ+ friendly
  • Tourists
  • Transgender safespace

Planning

  • Reservations required
  • Dinner reservations recommended
  • Accepts reservations
  • Usually a wait

Payments

  • Debit cards
  • NFC mobile payments

Children

  • High chairs

Parking

  • Paid street parking
  • Valet parking

Pets

  • Dogs allowed
  • Dogs allowed outside

Customer Reviews

Rating Distribution

4.5 out of 5
5
1433
4
285
3
124
2
66
1
74
Based on 1982 reviews

Nathalie Pedro

6 months ago

I had the best night ever! Alex our waiter was amazing and really made our experience a magical one. The food is really nice. The place breathes history and you can see many old pics on the walls telling so many stories. It was our last night in Chicago and we loved it! Thank you for everything!

Jacklyn Cummings

1 month ago

Gene & Georgetti’s is a rare gem—just a total Chicago classic without any of the pretentious vibes. Great drinks, amazing steak, and the kind of old-school atmosphere where you half expect Al Capone to walk in at any minute lol. If it’s not already on your list, add it!

A R

5 months ago

Gene & Georgetti served up one of the best porterhouse steaks that we have ever experienced. It was absolutely perfect! We loved the overall history and atmosphere of this place in general, plus the service was outstanding. It is a must visit restaurant in Chicago, and we actually preferred it here to Gibson's Steakhouse.

Pete West

2 months ago

Gene & Georgetti has lasted for 80+ years for a reason. Known as an old school spot in Chicago where legends like Frank Sinatra used to enjoy a meal, this place delivered well beyond my expectations. Sometimes I worry about quality and consistency when going to a place like this, but they are experts in their craft in both the service and the food. Our waiter Alex was phenomenal, gave a perfect rundown of the menu, was attentive, and made for a great experience. As for the food we split a Florentine Steak as a table and it was perfectly cooked, melt in your mouth tender with amazing flavor. I would also recommend the calamari, the Tortellini en Brodo, and the Brussel Sprouts. The only miss for us was the creamed spinach, it was just a bit too runny. For dessert get the Chocolate Cake and tiramisu and you’ll be set. Fantastic spot to take guests from out of town, and it’s super cozy vibe that is great for a winter meal!

Colin Cabana

2 months ago

On 12/30 at 6pm, my girlfriend and I dined at Gene and Georgetti to celebrate the end of 2024 before New Years Eve came around. We greatly enjoyed the quality of service and food we received that day, and are extremely thankful for Carlos, Maria and the others on the floor who we had the pleasure of being serviced with. We'll be back in the new year!

Thanachit M

5 months ago

An esteemed Italian steakhouse with an affable and solicitous server. The New York strip and filet mignon were prepared flawlessly to medium-rare. The house-made spaghetti is simply delightful. The restaurant's classic ambiance evokes a nostalgic atmosphere reminiscent of the 1950s.

Rino Siconolfi, MBA

5 months ago

Gene & Giorgetti is one of the best Steakhouse of Chicago. Located in Franklin Street Gene & Giorgetti offers a wonderful selection of steaks with incredible flavors typical of its Tuscany heritage and represents more than 80 years of tradition and an award-winning commitment to dining excellence. Excellent Service. Rino Siconolfi Instagram rino_siconolfi

Woody Fisher

2 months ago

This is probably my fifth trip to this unbelievably cozy and unique Chicago establishment! Never a dull moment and the food is excellent! The staff is excellent but ask for Nader. He will make your experience a very memorable one!

Location

Contact Information

Hours of Operation

Friday 11 AM–10 PM
Monday 11 AM–9 PM
Saturday 11 AM–10 PM
Sunday 11 AM–10 PM
Thursday 11 AM–9 PM
Tuesday 11 AM–9 PM
Wednesday 11 AM–9 PM

Price Range

$100+