Alinea serves up a visionary New American tasting menu where each dish is a stunning, playful work of art that promises an unforgettable dining spectacle.
"Chef Grant Achatz and Nick Kokonas’s fine dining institution is one of two Chicago restaurants with a full three-star rating from Michelin. Inside the luxurious Lincoln Park dining room, expect a sensory overload. Achatz uses heavily scented citrus, smoke, and other smells to provide diners with a theatrical experience, and servers present dishes as though they were works of art. With a dinner for two running close to $1,000 with wine pairings, Alinea is the restaurant that appears most frequently on Chicagoans’ bucket lists." - Ashok Selvam
"Grant Achatz’s world-renowned molecular gastronomy phenomenon has held on tight to its three stars, though as of 2023, it’s not the only restaurant that bears the sought-after trio. During the pandemic, it pivoted to more conventional takeout meals that didn’t require tweezers for plating, but now the Lincoln Park dining room is back open, once again serving exquisite prix fixe tasting menus." - Eater Staff
"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