Alinea (restaurant)

Alinea
The exterior of the restaurant is nondescript.
Restaurant information
EstablishedMay 4, 2005 (2005-05-04)
Owner(s)Grant Achatz
Nick Kokonas
Head chefGrant Achatz
Food typeMolecular gastronomy
Rating (Michelin Guide)
Street address1723 North Halsted St.
CityChicago
StateIllinois
CountryUnited States
Coordinates41°54′48″N 87°38′54″W / 41.9134°N 87.6482°W / 41.9134; -87.6482
Websitewww.alinearestaurant.com

Alinea is a restaurant in Chicago, Illinois, United States. In 2010, Alinea was awarded three stars by the Michelin Guide. Since the closing on December 20, 2017, of Grace, Alinea remains one of only two Chicago restaurants, with the other one being Smyth, added in 2023, with three Michelin stars. The restaurant is known for its approach to "maximalist modernist cooking".