Escape the Office: Your Next Lunch Meeting Starts at Gene & Georgetti
Sometimes the best ideas don’t happen in a conference room.
They happen around a great meal.
Located in River North, Gene & Georgetti has been the destination for business lunches, client meetings, celebrations, and midday escapes since 1941. Whether you’re entertaining clients, reconnecting with coworkers, celebrating a successful deal, or simply taking a break from the office, lunch should be something you look forward to.
Trade fluorescent lights for natural light, conference rooms for conversation, and rushed lunches for an experience worth remembering.
A Business Lunch That Leaves an Impression
When you’re meeting with clients or colleagues, the setting matters just as much as the conversation.
Gene & Georgetti combines attentive service, an inviting atmosphere, and timeless Italian hospitality to create the ideal environment for productive business lunches. Our experienced staff understands the pace of a professional lunch, delivering attentive service that respects your schedule while never rushing your experience.
Whether you have 45 minutes or two hours, we’ll help make the most of your lunch break.
Prime Steaks Worth Leaving the Office For

Some lunch meetings deserve more than a sandwich.
Our USDA Prime steaks have made Gene & Georgetti a Chicago institution for generations. Perfectly prepared and served with the quality our guests have come to expect, they’re an excellent choice when the occasion calls for something memorable.
Because some lunch meetings deserve a steak.
Fresh Salads for a Lighter Lunch

Looking for something lighter without sacrificing flavor?
Our fresh salads combine crisp ingredients with bold flavors, making them perfect for a quick lunch, client meeting, or afternoon recharge.
Fresh, satisfying, and anything but ordinary.
Signature Sandwiches Made the Gene & Georgetti Way

Sometimes a classic is exactly what you need.
Our signature sandwiches deliver generous portions and exceptional quality, making them a favorite for professionals looking for a delicious lunch without compromising on taste.
Classic favorites, elevated.
Italian Classics That Never Go Out of Style

For more than eight decades, Gene & Georgetti has been known for authentic Italian cuisine.
From our homemade Tuscan pasta to other longtime favorites, our lunch menu offers comforting classics prepared with the same attention to quality that has defined our restaurant since 1941.
It’s Chicago tradition, served daily.
Enjoy Lunch on Our Outdoor Patio

When Chicago weather cooperates, there’s no better place to enjoy lunch than our outdoor patio.
Whether you’re sharing a meal with coworkers, meeting a client, or simply taking a break from your desk, patio dining offers the perfect opportunity to slow down, recharge, and enjoy one of the city’s most iconic restaurants.
Lunch simply tastes better outdoors.
Make Lunch the Best Part of Your Workday
Whether you’re hosting a client, celebrating a milestone, reconnecting with coworkers, or stepping away from the office for a well-earned break, Gene & Georgetti is ready to welcome you.
Join us for lunch and discover why Chicago professionals have trusted Gene & Georgetti for business lunches and memorable meals for generations.
Reserve your table today or stop by for lunch—we’ll take care of the rest.
