Alinea

Alinea is a restaurant in Chicago, IL. The establishment is recognized for its innovative approach to modernist cuisine, offering a multi-course tasting menu experience. Every night, chef Grant Achatz and his team provide three distinct dining experiences: The Kitchen Table, The Gallery, and The Salon.

The restaurant's culinary approach is centered on modernist techniques. Guests can choose between three different dining environments, including the Kitchen Table, The Gallery, and The Salon, to enjoy their multi-course tasting menus.

Located on North Halsted Street, the restaurant is situated near the Steppenwolf Theatre and the Steppenwolf Ensemble Theatre. It is a short distance from the Newberry Elementary Math & Science Academy and West North Avenue.

Alinea holds a Michelin 3-Star rating and is one of only 14 restaurants in the United States to achieve this distinction. The restaurant has received numerous prestigious honors, including being named the Best Restaurant in the World by Elite Traveler, the Best Restaurant in North America by The World’s 50 Best Restaurants, and the Best Restaurant in the U.S. by Gourmet and Business Insider. Additionally, the establishment has earned James Beard Awards for Outstanding Restaurant in the U.S., Outstanding Service in the U.S., and Outstanding Chef in the U.S.

With its world-renowned reputation for excellence, Alinea remains a premier destination for modernist cuisine in Chicago.