Gene's

All 98 rated mentions, most helpful first

in:What is your favorite (Italian food) restaurant in the City? (separate by cheap and expensive)3 pts
“Is the food great? No.”
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in:John's or Gene's? I've been to both but I'm on the fence...2 pts
“place is great. Leans a little formal on the surface in that you want to show up with some loafers on but it’s not stuffy, you can let it rip with cocktails and jt feels right. Food is fine-to-good.”
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in:Best Italian dinner in The Villages67 pts
“Excellent pastas and salads, white tablecloth but very decent princes”
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in:Those who've lived in NYC for decades: what are your fav restaurants/bars that endure?14 pts
“Gene’s and Bar 6. Both underrated.”
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in:Is Gene's restaurant any good? 73 WEST 11th st.......13 pts
“I would say the food is "solid" more than mind-blowing. But the vibes are unbeatable. Absolutely worth a visit.”
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in:John's or Gene's? I've been to both but I'm on the fence...8 pts
“Gene’s is a tomb serving microwavish food fit for a Tier 2 Suburban Country Club to Getiatrics”
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in:Those who've lived in NYC for decades: what are your fav restaurants/bars that endure?6 pts
replying to u/RealityBright8190: Gene’s and Bar 6. Both underrated. I used to live on 12th street. They’re both still open and going strong.
“Genes is a Time Machine. I love it. If you sit in the back at a table you feel like an extra in the Goodfellas.”
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in:Those who've lived in NYC for decades: what are your fav restaurants/bars that endure?6 pts
“Gene’s on West 11th off Sixth is pretty spectacular for that old school Italian vibe.”
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in:Is Gene's restaurant any good? 73 WEST 11th st.......6 pts
“It’s good. Food is fine-to-good red sauce Italian.”
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in:Italian restaurant for a tourist3 pts
“Gene's in Greenwich Village. Not trendy. Not new school. Very old school. Dark, romantic, white tablecloths, waiters in vests and ties.”
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in:What are some good Italian restaurants to take 7 midwestern dudes (all in their 60s) who have never been to NYC?3 pts
replying to u/Johnnadawearsglasses: It’s not old school but Quality Italian is fun for a group if you’re in Midtown. The chicken parm pizza style is a must order. For actual old school, you could try Gene’s in the village.
“I love Gene’s so much, but it leans towards expensive.”
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in:W13th Street - food recos?3 pts
“Have a drink at Genes on W 11th St or Knickerbocker on University for an old NY time capsule(with not very good food).”
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in:John's or Gene's? I've been to both but I'm on the fence...2 pts
“Both are pretty bad, but I do enjoy the Clams Casino at Genes.”
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in:Italian Restaurant with Comfy Seating1 pts
“Gene’s in Greenwich Village. Very old-fashioned (since 1919) with good food, good service, and good space between tables”
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in:Those who've lived in NYC for decades: what are your fav restaurants/bars that endure?1 pts
replying to u/RealityBright8190: Gene’s and Bar 6. Both underrated. I used to live on 12th street. They’re both still open and going strong.
“Gene’s always saves an end piece for me on prime rib night. I love them for it!”
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in:Has anyone ever just tried walking into Rao's, at least to the bar? I'm thinking to roll up there solo one day.1 pts
replying to u/Minute-Set-426: You have never been there lol
“only things good is the meatball”
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in:What are some good Italian restaurants to take 7 midwestern dudes (all in their 60s) who have never been to NYC?1 pts
replying to u/Thick-Definition7416: Gene’s on W 11th, Patsys on W 56th, Emilio Ballato on E. Houston but it’s first come first serve
“Gene’s has great manicotti”
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in:Red Sauce Italian1 pts
“I ate at Gene's on 11th street in The Village this week and it was awesome. Very old school Italian. Spaghetti bolgnesse was out of this world.”
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in:red sauce Italian1 pts
replying to u/trekpandar: Gene’s on 11th st
“Delightfully old school, love the Shrimp Francese!”
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in:Is Gene's restaurant any good? 73 WEST 11th st.......1 pts
“It’s ok. We used to live in the neighborhood and we’re not regulars but maybe once a month. Honestly, for food at that level I’ll make my own pasta and salad.”
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in:Is Carbone actually worth it?0 pts
“You can also get mushy pasta and similar vibes at Genes in the west village.”
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in:Affordable restaurants for someone with expensive taste?0 pts
“Take him to Gene’s on a Sunday for prime rib.”
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in:What are some good Italian restaurants to take 7 midwestern dudes (all in their 60s) who have never been to NYC?55 pts
“For actual old school, you could try Gene’s in the village.”
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in:What are some good Italian restaurants to take 7 midwestern dudes (all in their 60s) who have never been to NYC?24 pts
replying to u/Johnnadawearsglasses: It’s not old school but Quality Italian is fun for a group if you’re in Midtown. The chicken parm pizza style is a must order. For actual old school, you could try Gene’s in the village.
“Gene's, monte's trattoria are my go-to very old school recommendations for tourists in manhattan.”
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in:Is Gene's restaurant any good? 73 WEST 11th st.......17 pts
“It's a good, old-school place.”
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in:Has anyone ever just tried walking into Rao's, at least to the bar? I'm thinking to roll up there solo one day.15 pts
replying to u/Parikh1234: I’d just take it off your bucket list. Been a few times as a guest. Food is mediocre at best.
“I would sooner go to Gene’s.”
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in:Has anyone ever just tried walking into Rao's, at least to the bar? I'm thinking to roll up there solo one day.9 pts
replying to u/Lilcafe: ITA. Even among old-school red sauce joints, there is nothing special about Rao’s beyond its perceived exclusivity. I would sooner go to Gene’s.
“I love how old school it is there and its neighborhood feel.”
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in:Is Gene's restaurant any good? 73 WEST 11th st.......9 pts
“Decent food but great spot overall.”
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in:Looking for a great Italian spot in NYC that’s not IMPOSSIBLE to get into8 pts
“everything I've ever eaten there has been top-notch.”
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in:Best Baked Ziti in Manhattan?8 pts
“Ive been to Gene’s and liked it.”
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in:NYC Traditional Italian Recommendations7 pts
“Gene's in the Village”
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in:Is Gene's restaurant any good? 73 WEST 11th st.......7 pts
“It’s a pretty good red sauce Italian place. Nothing incredible but pretty good”
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in:Is Gene's restaurant any good? 73 WEST 11th st.......7 pts
“It’s actually very good.”
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in:Best Italian dinner in The Villages6 pts
replying to u/Jyqm: The Village, singular. The Villages is a MAGA retirement community in central Florida. If you want something really classic, try Gene's on 11th @ 6th Ave. Excellent pastas and salads, white tablecloth but very decent princes, been there since the Treaty of Versailles was signed.
“Update: ended up going to Gene’s! Great experience and good food! Thanks so much for your help!”
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in:I moved here two months ago from San Francisco, rate and / or roast all of my new favorite places to eat 6 pts
“If you want old school, try Genes or head over to Arthur Avenue in the Bronx.”
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in:Italian food for my parents 6 pts
“How about one of the old school places in the Village? Da Andrea, Il Cantinori, Arte, Gene’s…”
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in:Red Sauce Italian6 pts
“Genes off of 6th on like 12street gives some old school Italian”
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in:red sauce Italian6 pts
“Gene’s on 11th st”
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in:Is Gene's restaurant any good? 73 WEST 11th st.......6 pts
“The food seems serviceable”
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in:If you could only eat at 3 restaurants5 pts
“Old school - Le Rivage , Gene’s, Da Umberto”
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in:What are some good Italian restaurants to take 7 midwestern dudes (all in their 60s) who have never been to NYC?5 pts
replying to u/mzito: Gene's, monte's trattoria are my go-to very old school recommendations for tourists in manhattan.
“I was about to add both of these - if OP wants to be in Greenwich Village either of these is the way to go”
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in:Best “take you to another time or place” restaurant5 pts
“Gene’s!”
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in:Red Sauce Italian5 pts
“Gene’s on 11th”
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in:Food - Two Travelers from Afar5 pts
“Gene’s (slightly upscale but awesome)”
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in:Is Gene's restaurant any good? 73 WEST 11th st.......5 pts
“Its fantastic. Solid red sauce joint.”
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in:Red Sauce Italian recommendations (Midtown/ East Village)5 pts
“Gene’s in the Village.”
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in:Italian “Red Sauce” restaurant recommendation before a show at Blue Note4 pts
“Great food. Old school. Low key.”
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in:What's the worst food you've had in NYC?3 pts
“My dad loves Gene's on 11th (I grew up in the village).”
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in:Those who've lived in NYC for decades: what are your fav restaurants/bars that endure?3 pts
replying to u/SavingsAd1484: Knickerbocker on University Place, Gene's on 11th & 6th (a real time capsule),
“God I love Gene's”
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in:What are some good Italian restaurants to take 7 midwestern dudes (all in their 60s) who have never been to NYC?3 pts
replying to u/Johnnadawearsglasses: It’s not old school but Quality Italian is fun for a group if you’re in Midtown. The chicken parm pizza style is a must order. For actual old school, you could try Gene’s in the village.
“I enjoyed it a lot!”
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