Alinea

Fine dining restaurant, New American restaurant, Restaurant

Alinea
  • Location: 1723 N Halsted St, Chicago, IL 60614, United States
  • Phone: (312) 867-0110
  • Price: $$$$

Opening hours

  • Sunday: 5-10 pm
  • Monday: 5-10 pm
  • Tuesday: 5-10 pm
  • Wednesday: 5-10 pm
  • Thursday: 5-10 pm
  • Friday: 5-10 pm
  • Saturday: 5-10 pm

Food & drink

Alinea Food & drink

Vibe

Alinea Vibe

Watermelon

Alinea Watermelon

Wine

Alinea Wine

Tableware

Alinea Tableware

Popcorn

Alinea Popcorn

By owner

Alinea By owner

Street View

Alinea Street View

Menus and Prices

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Reviews

Dining at Alinea was an experience like no other.
From the moment we stepped in, the service was impeccable, setting the stage for an extraordinary culinary journey. The courses were not just about the food; they were a masterpiece of flavors, textures, and creativity.
Each dish was meticulously crafted and presented, showcasing a blend of ingredients that delighted the senses in unexpected ways. What sets Alinea apart is not just the food but the entire experience.
The attention to detail, the innovative presentation, and the seamless flow of each course made for a truly memorable dining adventure. But it wasn't just the food that impressed; it was the entire atmosphere and service.
The staff were knowledgeable, friendly, and attentive, ensuring that every moment was enjoyable and personalized. Overall, Alinea is more than just a restaurant; it's a culinary journey that leaves a lasting impression.
If you're looking for an exceptional dining experience that goes beyond just great food, Alinea is a must-visit.

This restaurant lives up to all expectations.
The service was fantastic from when we booked our reservation to the end of dinner.
They are proficient at making sure you enjoy the experience and make adjustments to accommodate dietary restrictions.
The wine service is a great complement to the fantastic food that I will continue to think about for months.

Edit: It's been a while and I can say it was not as memorable an experience that I'd hoped for; I can't recall most of the things I had.
I'll take off a star since the experience did not match the exorbitant price tag. The overall experience was good if not great... Among a few negatives, it had the classic pretentiousness of high end restaurants and the fake small talk that was really overkill! Yet they took my request seriously to have a specific dining style as I prefer despite being fully booked.
5 star for service! The first few courses were not up to the mark; they attempted to set a cadence but it kept going nowhere.
I thought I was going to be disappointed.
The eggplant under the guise of a sardine was not at all tasty...the expectation was to wow the diner.
I was wowed until I tasted it...nah...let's move on... Then came the honey Mango and there was a sharp improvement overall! The chicken and the lamb were above average.
Great food complimented with beautiful music playing in the background - this was the time during the meal when my senses were stimulated with a warmth of nostalgia.
Almost magical! The dining room however was closely stacked, at least for me, as I appreciate some privacy. The desserts were innovative...The paintwork was mostly just to impress the diner as it didn't taste as exemplary as I expected! I'll still give it a 5 star rating because of how considerate they were with my requests and the occasional wow moments during the meal.

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