Food was great. Atmosphere not good- there was a patron sitting alone, seems like he’s there a lot who had the gall to be talking shit about us within minutes of us sitting down. Food was great, but I wish the sad old man wasn't there judging and complaining like an old fart when you just want to enjoy your meal.
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 5
Service: 5
Dennis J. Margulies
My favorite restaurant in NYC! Always feels like home when I walk through the door. Servers have been there for years and are very friendly. The food is great. Eclectic crowd of old time regulars with some well known New Yorkers mixed in.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 5
Service: 5
RyWill
It doesn’t get better than Gene’s. Every time I go it’s an absolute delight. Best Italian spot in all of NYC.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
RR
Every single person dining here is having the best time - and yeah, I did too.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Mihir Yerande
Came here expecting a hearty old-school italian meal and it was *mostly* great but not as I had expected. I went simple and got the spaghetti and meatballs. The noodles were pretty thin and the sauce was good but nothing amazing. So overall good but not the fully authentic feeling I was expecting
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 4
Steven Goldberg
We recently stumbled upon Gene’s Restaurant, and it has instantly earned a spot on our go-to list for Italian dining in NYC Soho area. From the moment we walked in, we were struck by its warm, classic atmosphere—a true old-school New York Italian gem that feels both authentic and inviting. The service was attentive; every dish was exceptional. The flavors were rich and traditional. Gene's balances charm, consistency, and culinary excellence.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Spencer Coplan
Delicioso! Thank you for a wonderful meal!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Dominic De Martini
this place is one of my new favorite places. the food hits every time. the service is so nice. it’s white table cloth and all the waiters wear white button downs and stuff. pretty classy - old school. there’s a beautiful bar in the front. i recommend the clams casino
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Kristen G
Amazing place to eat!! Service was phenomenal!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Pete Pratti
Pretty good. No meatballs available on a Friday night which was a little weird. They need to work on a happier environment too. Good food.
Cant say enough great things about this nyc mainstay. It is like nyc’s CHEERS…and Franco is the best. Never disappointed!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Chad Klinefelter
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’s was a mighty tasty appetizer cooked in a creamy white wine sauce. You might want to save some of your bread to use to mop it up. The pastas are exactly what you’d expect - homemade, fresh, piping hot. Don’t miss the seafood, too.
I have no complaints and only praise for Gene’s. It was a lovely dinner.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
James Napoli
Gene’s is a great old time restaurant that regulars cherish. It is understandable. They provide solid food at reasonable prices with the most generous pours of wine you’ve ever seen.
Food was great. Atmosphere not good- there was a patron sitting alone, seems like he’s there a lot who had the gall to be talking shit about us within minutes of us sitting down. Food was great, but I wish the sad old man wasn't there judging and complaining like an old fart when you just want to enjoy your meal.
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 5
Service: 5
My favorite restaurant in NYC! Always feels like home when I walk through the door. Servers have been there for years and are very friendly. The food is great. Eclectic crowd of old time regulars with some well known New Yorkers mixed in.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 5
Service: 5
It doesn’t get better than Gene’s. Every time I go it’s an absolute delight. Best Italian spot in all of NYC.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Every single person dining here is having the best time - and yeah, I did too.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Came here expecting a hearty old-school italian meal and it was *mostly* great but not as I had expected. I went simple and got the spaghetti and meatballs. The noodles were pretty thin and the sauce was good but nothing amazing. So overall good but not the fully authentic feeling I was expecting
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 4
We recently stumbled upon Gene’s Restaurant, and it has instantly earned a spot on our go-to list for Italian dining in NYC Soho area. From the moment we walked in, we were struck by its warm, classic atmosphere—a true old-school New York Italian gem that feels both authentic and inviting. The service was attentive; every dish was exceptional. The flavors were rich and traditional. Gene's balances charm, consistency, and culinary excellence.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Delicioso! Thank you for a wonderful meal!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
this place is one of my new favorite places. the food hits every time. the service is so nice. it’s white table cloth and all the waiters wear white button downs and stuff. pretty classy - old school. there’s a beautiful bar in the front. i recommend the clams casino
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Amazing place to eat!! Service was phenomenal!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Pretty good. No meatballs available on a Friday night which was a little weird. They need to work on a happier environment too. Good food.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 4
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Shout out to Ozzy & team - will be back.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Always a treat to stop at Gene’s for dinner.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Cant say enough great things about this nyc mainstay. It is like nyc’s CHEERS…and Franco is the best. Never disappointed!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
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’s was a mighty tasty appetizer cooked in a creamy white wine sauce. You might want to save some of your bread to use to mop it up. The pastas are exactly what you’d expect - homemade, fresh, piping hot. Don’t miss the seafood, too.
I have no complaints and only praise for Gene’s. It was a lovely dinner.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Gene’s is a great old time restaurant that regulars cherish. It is understandable. They provide solid food at reasonable prices with the most generous pours of wine you’ve ever seen.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 3
Service: 5
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