Alinea Restaurant's Dining Options


The recipient of a master's in accounting from the University of Illinois at Chicago, Benjamin Barrone is the Director of Finance with Chicago-based Vital Proteins, where his responsibilities include budgeting, product costing, and forecasting. A wine connoisseur and avid cook and restaurant goer, Benjamin Barrone had the privilege of dining at Alinea Restaurant, which he counts as an unforgettable experience.

Ranked No. 21 by The World's 50 Best Restaurants, Alinea offers a unique dining experience with fun and provocative dishes that blur the lines between food and art. Below are the restaurant's three main dining options.

1. The Kitchen Table - Regarded as the highest dining expression at Alinea, this completely private experience is open only for parties of six and costs $385 per person. 

2. The Gallery Menu - Located on the first floor of the restaurant, the gallery offers seating for 16 individuals and hosts just two sessions per evening. Food and beverages are served in a multi-sensory 16-course menu which blends fine dining with one-of-a-kind experimental moments. 

3. The Salon Menu - The second floor of the restaurant includes three salons which offer guests a 10 to 12 course tasting menu. A reservation costs $175 to $225 per person.

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