Timeless old-school Italian in the Village. Cozy, neighborhood feel w/ classic dishes. A true step back in time.
Step back in time at this old-school Italian gem in the heart of Greenwich Village. Gene's Restaurant offers a charming, neighborhood feel that harkens back to a bygone era, making it a perfect spot for a casual yet authentic dining experience. While not open for lunch, it's a beloved destination for dinner, praised for its classic dishes and timeless atmosphere.
Gene's offers a classic Italian dining experience, with mentions of popular dishes like veal parm and spaghetti alle vongole. The manicotti is specifically highlighted as a must-try. While most feedback is positive, one user found the restaurant to be 'awful,' and another felt it was 'just OK' and a bit pricey for the atmosphere.
"The veal parm, spaghetti alle vongole, and especially the manicotti are dishes that have received positive mentions from diners."
Customers largely praise the restaurant for its authentic, old-school Italian ambiance and neighborhood feel. While some find it just 'okay' or leaning towards expensive, many consider it a beloved classic.
Important Note
The restaurant is not open for lunch. Some patrons feel it can be expensive and the price might be more for the atmosphere than the food.
"This user's aunt and uncle have been longtime favorites of Gene's Restaurant, indicating it's a place they frequent."
Neutral"Gene's Restaurant was described as pretty good and favored by older individuals."
Neutral"This long-time Greenwich Village resident finds Gene's to be just 'OK' and recommends Tre Giovani as a better, moderately priced alternative."
Neutral"Gene's is stated to be the best."
Positive"A gourmet cook who has lived in the Village since the 1960s recommended Gene's, and the commenter enjoyed it."
Positive"Gene's is mentioned for having great manicotti."
Positive"The commenter loves Gene's but feels it leans towards expensive and that the price is for the atmosphere."
Neutral"Gene's is recommended as an old-school spot, and the commenter notes it has great manicotti."
Positive"Gene's is suggested as a good old-school red sauce option."
Positive"Gene's is highlighted as the ideal choice if the group is in Greenwich Village."
Positive"Gene's is listed as a go-to very old-school recommendation for tourists in Manhattan."
Positive"Gene's in the Village is recommended as a genuine old-school Italian option."
Positive"Recommends Gene's in the Village as a nice and family-friendly option, describing it as more casual than a stuffy restaurant."
Positive"Gene's is described as a "great" and "super old school Italian place," though it's noted that it is not open for lunch."
Positive"A user recommends Genes."
Positive"Genes is awful."
Negative"Walking into Gene’s feels like stepping into a time capsule."
Positive"Love how old school it is there and its neighborhood feel."
Positive"I would sooner go to Gene’s."
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