5/5 Justin de L. 5 months ago on Google • 40 reviews
Alinea
was
an
experience
like
I’ve
never
had
before
and
days
later
while
writing
this
review
I
am
still
blown
away.
Our
party
ate
in
The
Gallery
(16
courses)
and
you
will
not
leave
hungry—coming
from
someone
who
eats
a
lot.
I’ve
noticed
some
complaints
about
the
wine
pours
too
and
I
would
have
to
disagree.
They
were
pretty
generous
pours
for
a
tasting—keyword:
it’s
a
*tasting*.
At
the
end
of
the
meal
it
was
probably
around
5
glasses
of
wine
if
you
add
it
all
up.
Anyone
considering
Alinea
knows
the
price
point
is
high.
I
was
hesitant
about
spending
so
much
money
but
I
can
safely
say
that
it
is
worth
it.
I
would
do
it
again
for
a
very
special
occasion
simply
because
the
experience
was
so
special.
I
think
the
shorter
course
meal
will
have
you
leaving
hungry
so
I
can
see
why
some
were
not
happy
with
the
wine
pours
and
the
portions.
If
you
can
afford
it
I
would
recommend
The
Gallery.
Service:
Nobody
in
our
party
knew
what
to
expect.
With
it
being
fine
dining
and
3
Michelin
stars
we
expected
very
formal
service
and
it
was
very
much
the
opposite.
Everyone
from
the
hostess
to
the
people
in
the
kitchen
were
warm
and
friendly
and
are
clearly
very
good
at
what
they
do.
They
anticipate
your
needs
and
do
everything
in
such
a
genuine
way.
Many
of
them
would
hold
conversations
with
our
party
past
the
usual
pleasantries
which
made
the
experience
even
better.
Food:
I’m
surprised
to
read
some
reviewers
found
the
food
bland.
It
was
anything
but
that.
There
were
flavors
and
textures
that
were
confusing
in
a
good
way.
Some
dishes
were
familiar
with
a
new
twist
and
others
were
brand
new
to
me,
but
what
makes
them
stand
out
is
the
execution
which
was
flawless
for
every
course.
Nothing
was
too
rich
or
overpowering.
Some
dishes
had
me
laughing
in
disbelief
by
how
good
it
was.
Atmosphere:
As
I
mentioned,
the
service
here
is
as
good
as
it
gets.
They
really
make
you
feel
comfortable
throughout
your
time
in
the
restaurant.
The
decor
and
dining
room
was
nice.
Nothing
gaudy
or
over-the-top.
Alinea
adjusts
the
atmosphere
throughout
the
meal
with
change
in
lighting,
aromas,
sounds,
etc.
Again
tapping
into
all
of
your
senses
during
the
experience.
Everyone
in
our
party
agreed
that
at
times
it
was
difficult
to
hear
the
servers
while
they
were
introducing
the
dish
and
explaining
how
to
eat
it.
I
just
think
it
was
a
lack
of
projecting
their
voice
but
it
didn’t
take
away
from
the
experience
at
all.
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