GENE'S RESTURANT

"Recommended as a red sauce Italian option in the village."

"Suggested for those looking for a more traditional Italian restaurant in the Village."

"While both restaurants are considered subpar, the Clams Casino at Gene's is enjoyable."

"A Father's Day lunch at Gene's was slow and quiet, with the restaurant not having prime rib despite menu indications. The food was only 'alright' and the experience lacked charm."

"Gene's was not a good Italian restaurant even in the 1970s, with patrons seemingly content with basic dishes like 'spaghetti with ketchup'."

"The food preparation at Gene's is considered outdated and was not good even in the 1970s."

"Gene's is described as a 'Geriatric tomb' with microwavish food, unsuitable for a fine dining experience."

"Gene's is a good restaurant that leans formal but isn't stuffy, suitable for enjoying cocktails. The food is rated as fine-to-good."

"This commenter recommended Gene's in Greenwich Village, an old-school spot that offers prime rib once a week. They highlighted the nice staff and old-school vibes."

"Gene's is described as dependable and old-school, perhaps not flashy, but known for a prime rib dinner that a friend adored."

"The commenter went to Gene's once and did not think it was good."

"This user shared a positive memory of having a 'fun guys night' at Gene's in the past."

"This commenter describes Gene's as an old-school, red sauce restaurant they've visited many times. They also recall John Leguizamo doing a promo for it, though they can't find it online."

"This restaurant is considered good, offering fine-to-good red sauce Italian food and old-school vibes that aren't a mere imitation. The commenter recounts a successful 'guys night' there involving drinks, chicken parm, and an early bedtime."

"Responding to a previous comment, this user believes that solid food combined with an awesome vibe nowadays is exceptional, as finding reliably good food is rare."

"This user suggests that one should simply try the restaurant to find out if it's good."

"This user suggests sticking with Jack's Wife Frieda instead of Gene's."

"This commenter, a third-generation New Yorker, strongly criticizes Gene's as the worst Italian-American restaurant in Manhattan, deeming it 'goddawful' and aimed at an older, less discerning clientele."

"While the food seems serviceable, this commenter is very impressed with Gene's website."

"This commenter found Gene's to be just okay. They used to frequent it about once a month but concluded that for the quality of food, they'd rather make their own pasta and salad."