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Started by Gene DeMichaelis in 1919, I was glad to see it hasn’t been updated much since the 50s - dim lighting, a quiet ambience, antique oil paintings, and staff wearing suits with short jackets - this was the restaurant I was looking for. Each table even receives the traditional crudités on ice and bread basket that’s synonymous with old school fine-dining. The mammoth-sized radishes would be like eating an apple, but the celery and carrot sticks were surprisingly crunchy and satisfying. In preparation for the carbohydrates to come, I only had a bite from the bread basket, which turned out to be pumpernickel studded with raisins (sounds weird but actually rather delicious).
Although the Caesar salad ($13.95) isn’t made table-side, the dressing seems house-made. While you taste the garlic, the anchovy and Parmesan flavours are also pronounced, so despite the salad not being heavily dressed, it was full of flavour.
Their linguine in white clam sauce ($19.95) incorporates the clam juice, olive oil, and garlic base I look for with seafood pastas. On its own the broth was a tad salty, but with the al dente linguine the sauce was perfect. Moreover, the sweet clams were a larger variety and came removed from their shell and cut into larger chunks. It made eating the pasta a breeze and ensured it didn’t
Refreshingly unchanged. Consistently delicious food in a great, old-school, Village Italian restaurant.
I heart nyc bars - Gene's. Gene's opened in Greenwich Village in 1919 and, other than moving next door in the 1930's, not much has changed since then. It is rumored that Gene´s was a speakeasy (most places that were opened before or during prohibition were) Danny the manger makes an effort to know his clientele, which is mostly local and long time patrons. You can enjoy good prix fixe dinner daily from 3 p.m. to 11 p.m. for $29.95. You can also just sit at the bar and stop time for a while.
Our 5 year FAMILY TRADITION!
Excellent food cooked to order and the service is outstanding. They didn’t have the fixed price dinner from the regular, more expanded menu but they did make me a spinach salad appetizer anyway; no problem! Friendly, clean and well worth a five star review!
We had a wonderful time tonight. Fresh mozz & prosciutto & Clams Casino to start followed by the best Stuffed Veal Chop. That melted in my mouth. Also a Rigatoni, in a fresh garlic & oil with spinach and both sweet & hot sausage...yum
Hey, just saw your restaurant on ABC7 news. Sorry to hear about your struggles with those citibikes racks. If putting full tables such a problem how bout something like a bar with stools? Maybe have like a baseboard to barrier the racks from the bar, if made right it won't be obstruction on the sidewalk. 👍🏽🍻 Much luck
For the last 20 years we keep coming back to this jewel, & always we know what to expect , Great food great service, That I like is not too loud but has a great ambiance Overall this is a great white tablecloth experience in New York ...
Gene's is easily one of the greatest restaurants in the world. Great food, great staff, great vibe.
We love coming here, service is extremely friendly and efficient, and I love how many options there are while still keeping a relatively simple menu. The possibilities are endless! And always delicious. They also make a top notch americano, which I always save for dessert.
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