February 2, 2020 – Gene & Georgetti says it will reopen its River North location in “early 2020.”

Chicago’s oldest steakhouse has been closed since a kitchen fire on October 5, 2019. There were no injuries.

An announcement on Friday said the restaurant is “planning a symbolic reopening that pays homage to a rich past while celebrating the future of the Gene & Georgetti name.”

Owner Tony Durpetti says there will be new menu items and “reimagined branding.”

“We are excited for all that lies ahead,” said Durpetti (left), whose wife, Marion, is the daughter of co-founder Gene Michelotti. “The sheer outpouring of support from the community has reminded us of how much Gene & Georgetti means to others. We are fortunate to have the best possible team – both staff who have been with us for years, as well as exciting new partners – standing beside us as we march forward. We are ready to welcome the world back to the place so many consider home.”

Gene & Georgetti was founded in 1941 by Michelotti and Alfredo “Georgetti” Federighi. The restaurant also has a location on Higgins Road in Rosemont.

Photos by Erik Marthaler and Domino Arts Photography.