2 italian spots in River North, editor-picked by TableJourney. All of River North's food · All italian in Chicago.
Mr. Beef on Orleans ★ 4.4
666 N Orleans St, Chicago, IL 60654
Mr. Beef on Orleans in Chicago is the no-frills Italian-beef counter that inspired The Bear, opened by Joe Zucchero in 1979, with a sandwich line out past.
Tip: Cash only and counter only. Closes by 16:30 on weekdays, earlier on weekends.
Gene & Georgetti ★ 4.3
500 N Franklin St, Chicago, IL 60654
Gene & Georgetti in Chicago is the 1941 Italian-American steakhouse under the elevated tracks at Franklin and Illinois, opened by Michelotti and Federighi.
Tip: Ask for one of the back-room booths under the photo wall. The lighting is the same warm gold it has been for eighty years.