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Alinea

4.6 (2,938) $$$$ $$$$ American, Modern, Creative, Fine Dining, Molecular, New World, World's Best

Description

Summary: Alinea offers multi level tasting with interactive service and playful dishes

Alinea presents a bold dining experience that blends theater with gastronomy. The venue uses three distinct spaces to host immersive tasting menus, each course designed to surprise and delight. Dishes push boundaries with creative techniques and unexpected flavors, all guided by attentive staff who help navigate the evolving kitchen theatrics. The result is a memorable evening where food, presentation, and participation fuse into a remarkable culinary performance.

Awards

Michelin
3 Stars 2024
2 Stars 2025
OAD
Ranked # 18 in Top Restaurants of North America 2024
Ranked # 20 in Top Restaurants of North America 2025
Ranked # 20 in Top Restaurants of North America 2023
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AAA
5 Diamonds
Forbes
5 Stars
La Liste
Score 96.5 / 100 2023
Score 95.0 / 100 2025
Ranked # 10 in the World 2025
Ranked # 78 in the World 2023
Gayot
3 Toques
3 Toques
Best Molecular Gastronomy Restaurants in the U.S.A.
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Chef's Table
2016
2016
Volume 2 2016
50 Best
Discovery
Ranked # 37 in the World 2019
Ranked # 34 in the World 2018
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Falstaff
Recommended
Google
Good

Location

1723 N Halsted St, Chicago, IL 60614

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