Alinea
Grant Achatz’s innovative, multisensory dining experience
Alinea, one of America’s most famous modernist restaurants, pairs performance and culinary artistry. Chef Grant Achatz’s three‑star tasting menu includes whimsical dishes like the black truffle ‘explosion,’ bourbon‑maple cured Arctic char, edible helium balloons and nitro‑fueled table art. Each course is designed to surprise and delight, engaging multiple senses. The sleek, gallery‑like space in Chicago’s Lincoln Park provides a minimalist stage for the culinary theatre, and service is choreographed with precision. Alinea requires prepaid reservations via Tock and continues to redefine the boundaries of fine dining in the United States.
Concierge briefing
Alinea leads Chicago's luxury dining scene with a $85 per guest tasting menu and meticulous service expectations. Use these notes to coordinate reservations and guest prep.
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Reservation intelligence
Prepaid tickets required; reservations released quarterly and non‑refundable.
Request booking windowDress code & guest expectations
Smart casual
Operating hours
- Friday: 5:00 PM - 10:00 PM
- Monday: 5:00 PM - 10:00 PM
- Sunday: 5:00 PM - 10:00 PM
- Tuesday: 5:00 PM - 10:00 PM
- Saturday: 5:00 PM - 10:00 PM
- Thursday: 5:00 PM - 10:00 PM
- Wednesday: 5:00 PM - 10:00 PM
Key contacts
- Concierge line+1-312-867-0110
- Official sitealinearestaurant.com/
- Reservation portalexploretock.com/alinea?utm_source=michelin
Black truffle explosion
A single raviolo filled with liquefied black truffle that bursts with intense flavour upon biting.
- Investment
- $85 per guest
- Availability
- By invitation
- Dietary notes
- Contains gluten and dairy
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Discuss membershipSignature Drink: Bourbon‑maple old fashioned
A modern take on the classic cocktail featuring bourbon infused with maple syrup and orange bitters.
- Price
- $30
- Type
- alcoholic
- Serving
- glass
- Origin
- Kentucky, USA
- Vintage
- 2024
- ABV
- 25%
Signature Appetizer: Bourbon‑maple cured Arctic char
Arctic char cured with bourbon and maple syrup, served with smoked roe and pickled vegetables.
- Price
- $45
- Serving
- individual
- Key Ingredients
- Arctic char, bourbon, maple syrup, roe, vegetables
- Dietary Notes
- Contains fish and alcohol
Signature Dessert: Edible helium balloon
A playful dessert where diners inhale helium from a flavoured balloon made of taffy and then eat the sweet balloon itself.
- Price
- $35
- Serving
- individual
- Key Ingredients
- Sugar, corn syrup, flavouring
- Dietary Notes
- Contains sugar; gluten‑free
Quick answers about Alinea
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What is the price of Black truffle explosion at Alinea?Read answer
$85 per guest for the Black truffle explosion experience.
What is the dress code at Alinea?Read answer
Smart casual
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Prepaid tickets required; reservations released quarterly and non‑refundable.