Chicago

Alinea

Restaurant · Creative

Why we point you here

A charted favorite in Chicago.

Accolades

2018No. 34 · World's 50 Best Restaurants
2017No. 21 · World's 50 Best Restaurants
2016No. 15 · World's 50 Best Restaurants
2015No. 26 · World's 50 Best Restaurants
2014No. 9 · World's 50 Best Restaurants
2013No. 15 · World's 50 Best Restaurants
2012No. 7 · World's 50 Best Restaurants
2011No. 6 · World's 50 Best Restaurants
2010No. 7 · World's 50 Best Restaurants
2009No. 10 · World's 50 Best Restaurants
2008No. 21 · World's 50 Best Restaurants
2007No. 36 · World's 50 Best Restaurants

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Charted by Michelin Guide · World's 50 Best Restaurants · Best Chef Awards · James Beard Awards · OAD Top Restaurants · La Liste· Last verified 2026-06-04