Gene and Georgetti - Chicago, IL

Gene & Georgetti was founded in 1941 by Gene Michelotti and his partner Alfredo Federighi, who was nicknamed “Georgetti” after a famous Italian cyclist. Located in the heart of River North, Gene & Georgetti is Chicago’s oldest and one of its finest steakhouses. Partners Gene and “Georgetti” worked hand in hand to establish the reputation of excellence that is continued through today.

A recipient of the DiRona award in 2001, (Distinguished Restaurants Of North America) – established in the 1990’s as the only non-profit inspections program in the world to exclusively evaluate fine dining restaurants the United States, Canada, and Mexico. Gene & Georgetti is proud to be the first steakhouse in Chicago to have won this prestigious award. (from http://www.geneandgeorgetti.com)