Alinea

American · $$$$ · chicago

1723 N Halsted St, Chicago, IL 60614

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Highly recommended

10 critic mentions

Updated August 2026

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Critic Recognition

Conde NastCondé Nast TravelerBest New Restaurant2025-03-05
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MichelinMichelin GuideMichelin Star2025-04-10
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MichelinMichelin Guide3 Michelin Stars2023-11-01

Alinea holds three Michelin stars for Grant Achatz's innovative molecular gastronomy.

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World's 50 BestWorld's 50 BestTop 502023-06-20

Alinea has been featured multiple times on The World's 50 Best Restaurants list.

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Chef's TableChef's TableTV Spotlight2015-04-26

Season 1, Episode 2

Alinea and Grant Achatz were featured as the primary focus of an entire episode showcasing molecular gastronomy techniques.

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World's 50 BestWorld's 50 BestExtended List2023-10-26

Alinea is featured in the extended list of The World's 50 Best Restaurants.

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La ListeLa ListeExceptional2023-12-04

Alinea is recognized as an exceptional restaurant by La Liste.

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EaterEaterBest New Restaurant2026-04-07

Three Michelin-starred molecular gastronomy restaurant pushing culinary boundaries globally.

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EaterEaterEssential2026-08-22

World-renowned three-Michelin-star restaurant known for avant-garde tasting menus by Grant Achatz.

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MichelinMichelin Guide2 Michelin Stars2026-08-23

Michelin Guide — two star

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At a glance

Cuisine
American
Price
$$$$
Critic mentions
10