Department of FoodieDepartment of FoodieWaiters in red coats & relish trays set the tone at this enduring Italian dining institution.
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I am giving this place five stars not because it will blow you away with its creative take on Italian American cuisine. It won't. But for an old fashioned Italian American New York style meal you can't ask for much more than what you'll get at Gene's. From the old New York atmosphere, to the white table cloths, to the expertly made cocktails, to the efficient service to the rarely seen anymore relish tray this place gives you a sense of what New York was like fifty years ago. Very good ceasar sa
Really great old-school Italian find. You can tell when you walk in that the place has looked the same for decades. Note the worn slots in the stone stairs at the front door that can only come from millions of footsteps over many, many years. And you can also identify its tenure via the regulars who know the staff well. They start you off with bread, and something I’ve never seen elsewhere - a plate of iced raw veggies (carrots, celery, radish). This was a refreshing touch. The Shrimp alla Gene
I wanted to like this - we’re essentially neighbors and this is a SJP recommendation, after all - but dinner was so, so bad. The server seemed very annoyed to be taking care of us. He was terse and unwelcoming, and despite many empty tables very much rushed us through our meal. (Food runners and bussers were lovely though.) We ordered calamari for an appetizer, which was fine. I ordered chicken parm for an entree, and a shrimp parm was delivered. I should’ve said something, but I didn’t want to
From the Jan 8, 2025 health inspection. Lower-priority items are listed after the serious ones.
Cold food was held above 41°F, warm enough for bacteria to grow.
Food surfaces weren't washed and sanitized between uses.