How much does the Alinea menu cost?
In USD, before tax and tip. The table adds the 29% usually added for tax and tip, an estimate (the restaurant’s bill is what counts), and the cost for two.
| Per person | With 29% tax and tip | For two | For two, with tax and tip | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dinner menuSalon tasting menu, prepaid, from; Gallery and Kitchen Table $495 | $375 | $484 | $750 | $968 |
| Dinner menu with wine pairing | $570 | $735 | $1,140 | $1,471 |
Every figure is for one guest and excludes sales tax, which varies by city (8.875% in New York City, for example), and tip, which is usually 18–22%. Many restaurants add a set service charge instead of a tip, and some San Francisco restaurants add a small surcharge for staff health care. Supplements such as caviar or truffle courses are left out. Prices shown in other currencies use the day's exchange rate and are approximate.
Sources: exploretock.com (dinner and wine). Price recorded October 2026 (not rechecked since); menus change, so check with Alinea before you book.
What is the cheapest way to eat at Alinea?
Alinea has no cheaper menu; the nearest saving is another two-star restaurant, listed below.
- Kasama $325The cheapest two-star dinner menu in Chicago, Filipino
How to book at Alinea
- When tables are releasedBookings open a month at a time, on the 15th of each month, 2 months ahead, at 11am Chicago time, on Tock.
Alinea: stars, chef and address
How many Michelin stars does Alinea have?
Two. Alinea holds two MICHELIN stars, one of 40 two-star restaurants in the US. Lost a star in Nov 2025: Dropped from three stars to two.
Who is the chef at Alinea?
The head chef is Grant Achatz.
Where does Alinea rank on critics’ lists?
Alinea is on 2 of the critics’ lists we follow, in their latest editions:
- No. 44 on OAD’s Top Restaurants in North America 2026
- 93.5 out of 100 in La Liste’s Top 1000 Restaurants 2026
From each list’s own website, checked 24 October 2026. The MICHELIN Guide gives stars but doesn’t rank restaurants.
- Cuisine
- Creative
- Where
- Lincoln Park · Chicago · United States
- Open
- Mon–Sun openFrom the restaurant’s website, Oct 2026; check before you go
- Address
- 1723 N. Halsted St., Chicago, IL 60614Open in Google Maps
- Dietary needs
- Can cater for vegetarian and gluten-free dietsFrom the restaurant’s website; say when you book
Is Alinea expensive for a two-star restaurant?
Its $375 dinner menu is the most expensive of the 4 two-star dinner menus in Chicago with a published price. The middle price is $345, so it costs $30 more than a typical one.
Other restaurants you may like
- Creative, two starsNARISAWA Tokyo, Japan · dinner ¥68,000 (about $432)
- Creative, two starsIkoyi London, United Kingdom · dinner £395 (about $527)
- Creative, two starsBelcanto Lisbon, Portugal · dinner €295 (about $330)
- Also two starsQuintonil Mexico City, Mexico · dinner MX$6,090 (about $328)
- Also two starsAtomix New York, United States · dinner $375
- 1.8 mi awayTopolobampo Chicago, United States · dinner $165
Starred restaurants near Alinea
The 6 nearest, all within 1.7 mi.
- Boka Modern American · 0.0 mi (40 m) away · dinner $195
- Esmé Modern American · 0.8 mi (1.3 km) away · dinner $265
- Galit Middle Eastern · 0.9 mi (1.4 km) away · dinner $94
- Schwa Modern American · 1.1 mi (1.7 km) away · dinner $205
- Indienne Indian · 1.5 mi (2.4 km) away · dinner $145
- Kasama Filipino · 1.7 mi (2.7 km) away · dinner $325
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Sources Restaurant: alinearestaurant.com. Stars: Alinea in the MICHELIN Guide. Prices: exploretock.com (dinner and wine), price recorded October 2026 (not rechecked since). When tables go on sale: exploretock.com, checked 10 October 2026. Critics’ lists: OAD’s Top Restaurants in North America 2026, La Liste’s Top 1000 Restaurants 2026, checked 24 October 2026. Rating: Google Maps, shown live. Opening hours: the restaurant’s website, checked 26 October 2026. Exchange rates: ExchangeRate-API (27 October 2026).