★★ MichelinTwo Michelin stars
Rank 1.
Alinea
fine-dining · american · Chicago
★★ MichelinWorld's 50 BestEater 38TIME OUT #5
three michelin stars, world's 50 best pedigree, and the cooking actually justifies the hype—it's conceptual without being pretentious.
Harry HungryHarry's headline verdict, 0–100. How good the place actually is, once the loud reviews and the timid critics have cancelled each other out.
Worth ItWorth-It Score, 0–100. Whether the bill is fair for what lands on the table. High means good value; low means you're paying for the postcode.
Verdict:
$$$$ · ClosedToday · 17:00 — 22:00G4.6TYMSStill tasting
Google4.6(3.0k)1/ 3 sources
Warningyou're paying for theater and a 3-hour commitment. if you want to eat and leave, this isn't it.