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How to book Alinea
No. 3 of 100 · Modernist tasting menu · Lincoln Park · Chicago, United States
The drop
All tables for the month after next open on the 15th of each month at 11:00 Chicago time; for example, March opens on January 15.
- Books on
- OpenTable ↗
- Release
- the 15th at 11:00, 2 months out (Chicago time)
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The rules
- Price
- Gallery and Kitchen Table $594 per person; Salon from $450 per person
- Cancellation
- All sales are final and non-refundable; a booking can be rescheduled with 72 hours' notice.
Getting in
- Alinea is moving from Tock to OpenTable: dates from November 2026 are booked on OpenTable.
- The FAQ says the release schedule is subject to change.
Why it is on the list
2 Michelin stars; named among the hardest reservations in 3 press lists. Hard to Book score 16 (how the list is ranked).
Sources
Last checked 30 September 2026.
- alinearestaurant.com official: release rule, prices, non-refundable policy, checked 2026-09-30
- exploretock.com platform: dates from November are booked on OpenTable; October stays on Tock, checked 2026-09-30
- guide.michelin.com secondary: Michelin Guide listing: 2 star(s), checked 2026-09-30
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