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Geno’s Trattoria bar in Waterloo - Geno’s Trattoria and Chophouse, Waterloo, IL

Geno’s Trattoria and Chophouse

4.1 (124)
$50 and over
Steakhouse
114 W Mill St, Waterloo, IL 62298

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Geno’s Trattoria and Chophouse

4.1
$50 and over
Steakhouse
St. Louis

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2 people
7:00 pm
Booked 19 times today

About this restaurant

  • Good for special occasions
  • Charming
  • Neighbourhood gem
Visit us in the heart of downtown Waterloo, Illinois at Geno's Trattoria and Chophouse! Enjoy house cultivated classic cocktails, fresh from scratch Italian cuisine and casual dining favorites like stl-style pizza, burgers and sandwiches! Come see us, we have something for everyone!

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Fine Dining
  • Price
    $50 and over
  • Cuisines
    Steakhouse, Contemporary Italian, Steak
  • Hours of Operation
    Tue–Thu 16:00–21:30 Fri, Sat 16:00–22:00
  • Phone number
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Executive Chef
    Travis Larsson
  • Private party facilities
    Our beautifully rustic third floor event space is ready to host your next wedding rehearsal, reception, birthday, baby shower, anniversary or networking event.Our venue is designed to accommodate up to 65 seated guests or up to 100 cocktail-style and offers a unique blend of preset and customizable menu options to make your event truly memorable.
  • Area
    St. Louis
  • Cross street
    West Mill & South Main
  • Parking Details
    Street Parking
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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Reviews

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Reviews from people who have dined at Geno’s Trattoria and Chophouse.

4.1

4.1
(124)
  • 4.0Food
  • 4.2Service
  • 4.4Ambience
  • 3.7Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

  • Downtown

    Good for special occasions

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Geno's Trattoria and Chophouse offers "excellent food and service" with consistently fantastic dishes and wonderful staff. Highlights include perfectly cooked ribeye and delicious sea bass. Although some service hiccups and environmental issues were noted, most reviews emphasize "fantastic service" and "amazing dining experiences," making it a top choice for special occasions.
124 Reviews
  1. Jeff

    St. Louis1 review

    2.0

    Dined on 17 October 2026

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 5
    The server was excellent but they must be understaffed, it took 30 minutes before they took our drink order and nearly 20 minutes longer to get the drinks. Our food came out cold.

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  2. jill

    St. Louis6 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 17 October 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Food was excellent. A little hiccup with service when we first sat down. Seems like they are training a lot of new people. They made up for it after that.

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  3. Edward Gold

    Orange County21 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 12 September 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food was delicious! Service fantastic. Had the ribeye cooked to perfection! Had old fashions and were very good

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  4. Brittany Gold

    St. Louis54 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on 6 September 2026

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Fantastic dinner spot! Great food, great service.

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  5. Rhonda

    Caribbean3 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on 4 September 2026

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The service was great ! The food was just okay, husband dish was a lot better than mine. I had veal and husband had chicken parm ! Nothing to rav about and not sure I would return ! The bread needs to be upgraded, that’s my favorite part of Italian and the bread there reminded me sandwich bread was horrible !

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  6. Lois

    St. Louis3 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on 28 August 2026

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Our overall experience looks very good and our wait Vickie excellent! He was there when we hated but did not hover. Gallie, the busser, was pleasant and very efficient. He also did not hover. We look forward to visiting Gino's again.

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  7. Josh

    St. Louis2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 28 August 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I enjoy going there. The food and service are probably the best I have ever experienced. I have been there several times and it’s consistently exceptional quality. Don’t expect it to be cheap. First class service comes with a first class expense. I don’t mind paying more for top notch food and service and this place has it.

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  8. Ken

    St. Louis12 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 15 August 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Routinely go to Geno's and consistently on point with an A+ memory.

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  9. JoLynn

    St. Louis11 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on 8 August 2026

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 5
    Wont go back. Pricey. Appetizer best part of meal Over filled water glass wiped up floor never did Wipe table up. 😡👎👎👎

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  10. Lisa

    St. Louis9 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on 8 August 2026

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    Grouper was tough but Sea Bass was excellent. Service was great even though server was new.

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Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Fine Dining
  • Price
    $50 and over
  • Cuisines
    Steakhouse, Contemporary Italian, Steak
  • Hours of Operation
    Tue–Thu 16:00–21:30 Fri, Sat 16:00–22:00
  • Phone number
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Executive Chef
    Travis Larsson
  • Private party facilities
    Our beautifully rustic third floor event space is ready to host your next wedding rehearsal, reception, birthday, baby shower, anniversary or networking event.Our venue is designed to accommodate up to 65 seated guests or up to 100 cocktail-style and offers a unique blend of preset and customizable menu options to make your event truly memorable.
  • Area
    St. Louis
  • Cross street
    West Mill & South Main
  • Parking Details
    Street Parking
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Wheelchair Access, Wine

FAQs

Yes, guests report a ramp at the entrance and staff who made a guest with a walker feel comfortable, indicating accessible seating accommodations.

Yes, Geno’s is often recommended for dinner dates and anniversaries, with guests praising its dinner-date vibe, dim comfortable lighting, and attentive service.

Many guests describe portions at Geno’s as generous, reviewers note meals were plentiful, with some parties saying portions were large enough they asked for boxes.

Sunday is a standout, guests frequently recommend Geno’s Sunday family-style (fried) chicken dinner, noting the $20 family-style chicken special.

Geno’s Trattoria and Chophouse welcomes private parties, and guests note an upstairs event space (third-floor/ upstairs event area) that’s used for special events.

Business casual is the guide, aim for neat, polished attire without needing formalwear.

Geno’s spans multiple floors with a lively first‑floor bar and upstairs dining; the restaurant also offers an upstairs/third‑floor event space for private parties.

Geno’s presents a fine-dining atmosphere with dim, comfortable dining rooms; guests praise the beautiful upstairs setting while noting the first-floor bar can be loud and energetic on busy nights.

Yes, Geno’s serves alcohol, with house‑crafted cocktails and a wine selection that guests often praise.

Sunday is a standout, guests recommend Geno’s Sunday family‑style fried chicken dinner as a special, highly enjoyed experience to plan around.

Yes, Geno’s is known for its Sunday family‑style fried chicken dinner, a repeat guest favorite and special experience people travel for.

Yes, families are welcome: guests regularly bring children for the popular Sunday family‑style chicken dinner and for large family gatherings and celebrations.

The short rib ravioli is a recurring favorite, it’s on the menu and multiple guests praise the appetizer as a highlight.

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Geno’s Trattoria and Chophouse

4.1
$50 and over
Steakhouse
St. Louis

Make a booking

2 people
7:00 pm
Booked 19 times today
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