For the food and the atmosphere, this is my favori...

For the food and the atmosphere, this is my favorite restaurant when visiting Chicago. A reservation is necessary since its chef has something of a celebrity status for his skill and his unique dishes. As expected, there's an air of pretentiousness and, while it should not be cheap, it is somewhat obscenely priced. Alinea is, however, a lovely restaurant with a beautiful aesthetic and phenomenal food that always offers and exceptional dining experience.