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Closes soon: 10PM
Updated 17 days ago
$$$$ Price range per person$100
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Visit this restaurant to taste good smoked pork, Arctic char and fried dumplings. Many people say that waiters offer tasty cold cheesecakes, curry dessert and apple pie here. You will be offered delicious house wine, desert wine or chilled champagne. Great iced green tea, chocolate frappe or thai iced tea are the most popular drinks of Alinea.

The convenient location of this place makes it easy to reach by any transport. The pleasant staff welcomes guests all year round. Cool service is something that visitors highlight in their reviews. Pay reasonable prices for eating at this spot. You will certainly like the calm atmosphere and modern decor. The two-star Michelin restaurant is to provide you with gourmet meals created by a senior chef.

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Two MICHELIN stars: exceptional cuisine. Worth a detour!
Excellent standard.

Not shying away from performance and theatrics, Chef Grant Achatz’s flagship restaurant continues to be one of the city’s most immersive experiences. Combining scented vapors, hidden ingredients and tableside service, dinner is a constant mix of whimsy and surprise... More info

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There are no words. Truly one of the most extraordinary dining experiences I've ever had. Alinea is an example of dining at its absolute highest level. The food was delicious, but more than that, it was creative, surprising, thoughtful. We experienced pairing after pairing of ingredients and flavors that, on paper, seemed unlikely to work together, yet somehow came together beautifully. To me, it felt like a statement about what contemporary cuisine can be when creativity, technique, and vision are all operating at their peak. The service was impeccable from beginning to end. Course after course, they never missed a beat. We were fortunate enough to enjoy some truly exceptional wines, many of which I'll be seeking out for my own collection. The sommelier was knowledgeable, approachable, and passionate, offering insight into each wine, why it was selected, how it interacted with the food, and what made it special. The service team was equally impressive. Every dish was explained with care: the ingredients, preparation, seasoning, and sometimes even the thinking behind it. They checked in throughout the evening with thoughtful questions and genuine curiosity about our experience rather than scripted hospitality. This was food as theater, certainly, but without a hint of pretense. Every detail reflected an extraordinary level of skill and execution. What could have felt intimidating instead felt warm, personal, and welcoming. And then there was dessert. I've seen photos. I've watched videos. None of them prepare you for the spectacle unfolding in front of you. What arrived was equal parts culinary achievement, visual art, and celebration. There was color, movement, glittering detail, snowfall-like flourishes, and a sense of wonder that transformed the table into a stage. The room seemed to disappear for a moment. It was joyful, playful, beautiful, and unlike anything I've experienced. I was celebrating my birthday, and the team made it feel genuinely special. Throughout the evening, I felt cared for in a way that is increasingly rare. The entire experience felt personalized down to the last drop in the glass. I've celebrated birthdays before. I've had wonderful meals, too. But it's rare I have been moved to tears simply because I was happy. Thank you to everyone who made the experience possible. You gave me more than a meal. You gave me a memory that will last a lifetime. Price per person: $100+ Recommendation for vegetarians: Not sure Vegetarian offerings: Not sure Vegetarian options: I'd ask if they offerred vegetarian options. They're genuinely interested in what you'd like, some of our courses happened to be vegetarian although I don't know that was the primary idea behind them. Dietary restrictions: They specifically asked if we had any dietary restrictions before service started.
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1723 N Halsted St
Chicago, Illinois, USA
North/Clybourn
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North/Clybourn
1723 N Halsted St, Chicago, Illinois, USA
Features
Delivery Takeaway Outdoor seating Сredit cards accepted Booking Parking Wheelchair accessible
Opening hours
SundaySun 5PM-10PM
MondayMon 5PM-10PM
TuesdayTue 5PM-10PM
WednesdayWed 5PM-10PM
ThursdayThu 5PM-10PM
FridayFri 5PM-10PM
SaturdaySat 5PM-10PM
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