How to get a reservation at Alinea

How to book Alinea

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   Book directly on OpenTable

   Alinea takes reservations on OpenTable. Start there: pick your party size and date, and book any time that works. OpenTable lists it as Fine Dining, dress code: smart casual.

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   Be flexible on the night and time

   Prime-time weekend tables at Alinea go first. Weeknights, early seatings and late seatings are the easiest to find.

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   Watch for cancellations

   When Alinea shows nothing open, plans still change. Tables come back when other diners cancel, often a day or two ahead, and they go fast.

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   Let TableWatch watch for you

   Set the nights, time window and party size in the TableWatch app. We check OpenTable around the clock and push you the moment a matching table opens. You book it on OpenTable in your own account.

About Alinea

Alinea has been universally praised for its innovative approach to modernist cuisine. It has been named the Best Restaurant in the World by Elite Traveler, the Best Restaurant in North America by The World’s 50 Best Restaurants, and the Best Restaurant in the U.S. by Gourmet and Business Insider. Alinea has won James Beard Awards for Outstanding Restaurant in the U.S., Outstanding Service in the U.S., and Outstanding Chef in the U.S. and is one of only 30 restaurants in the U.S. to have achieved a coveted Michelin 3-Star rating. Every night, Chef Grant Achatz and his team offer three distinct experiences at Alinea: the Kitchen Table, The Gallery, and The Salon. Visit alinearestaurant.com/faq for additional experience and dining information.

From the restaurant, via OpenTable.

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