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At Alinea, Chef Grant Achatz conjures a whimsical culinary voyage with inventive tasting menus that merge art and science for an unforgettable dining experience.
"Three MICHELIN Star restaurant known for its innovative gastronomy and immersive presentations." - Michael He
"Grant Achatz's Three MICHELIN Star restaurant, located two blocks away from the former Charlie Trotter's, known for its innovative approach to fine dining." - Michael He
"A three-Michelin-starred restaurant in Chicago, celebrated for its innovative and fine dining experience." - Ashok Selvam
"Alinea is one of the rare places since the advent of social media where I can be “fully present” and “live in the moment.” I wasn’t going to let what appeared initially as harmless revelry disrupt my meal when there were white truffles on the way. Despite encountering rude behavior from other guests, the staff at Alinea skillfully managed the situation by speeding up the menu progression for the noisy table and offering them a kitchen tour, effectively removing them from the dining area." - Timothy DePeugh
"The Verdict: Yes, if you can avoid social media spoilers—luckily Alinea is too old to be trending on TikTok. Everyone knows Alinea. Since its 2005 opening it’s been on countless worldwide “Best” lists, featured in documentaries, and helped fuel the aughts’ obsession with liquid nitrogen and eating stuff that looked like other stuff. And despite what Hot Take Harry tells you, dinner here is still an incredible time. The almost $500 per person dinner at Alinea is a delicious experience (think fog machines and edible napkins) and there’s nothing quite like it. Accept no substitutions. " - adrian kane, veda kilaru, john ringor, nick allen
