When you’ve been in business for 85 years, you learn a thing or two about a great lunch. So when Crain’s Chicago Business and David Manilow published their latest roundup of Chicago’s best places to take a client to lunch, we were both humbled and proud to see Gene & Georgetti featured among the city’s most iconic dining rooms.
Since 1941, we’ve been the kind of place where handshakes are exchanged over housemade pastas, prime steaks are served alongside side conversations, and relationships—both business and personal—are built across linen-covered tables.
The power lunch may have evolved over the decades, but one thing remains constant: meaningful conversations deserve memorable meals. That’s exactly what we strive to provide here at Gene’s—timeless hospitality, classic Italian flavors, and a warm atmosphere that feels like old-school Chicago at its best.
Whether you’re discussing your next big project, showing a visiting colleague the soul of the city, or simply craving a proper lunch that isn’t rushed or routine, we’re here for it. And we’re grateful to be part of Chicago’s ongoing story of community, connection, and cuisine.

Looking to make your next lunch meeting legendary?
📖 Read the full article on Crain’s: Where to Take Clients for a Power Lunch in Chicago
From our table to yours, thank you for making us a part of your stories—for 85 years and counting.
