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06/02/2025
Our patio is officially open this weekend!
Experience an abbreviated 5-course tasting experience inspired by our Massimo Bottura Tribute menu, available exclusively on our outdoor patio.
Reserve now through the link in our bio.
05/17/2025
And so it begins…
Thank you to everyone who joined us for a great Friends & Family! We loved showing you how capable our team is. From transforming the dining room to reflect the iconic Osteria Francescana to developing a menu that honors a contemporary, culinary icon
The first night of our Massimo Bottura Tribute Menu is tonight. Join us this summer as we transport you to Modena, Italy.
05/15/2025
Transition Weeks at Next | the only constant is change.
Chicago 2005 ➡️ Modena 2025
For our menu transitions, every detail is reimagined to create a completely new dining experience for our guests. Today marks our last day of transitioning from Alinea Year 1 to our Massimo Bottura Tribute Menu.
Opening night is this Saturday. We'll see you soon!
05/09/2025
This summer, we are proud to partner with Food for Soul—a global nonprofit founded by chef Massimo Bottura and Lara Gilmore. With 12 Refettorio Projects in 9 countries, the organization works to fight food waste and social isolation. Since 2015, over 2.4T of surplus food have been transformed into 3.97M meals for 1.59M people, turning it into a force for change, dignity, and hope.
As part of this menu, Next Restaurant is donating a portion of proceeds to Food for Soul.
Learn more about Food for Soul at www.foodforsoul.it
05/07/2025
This week marks the final services of our Alinea Year 1 menu at Next—a rare opportunity to revisit the dishes that started it all.
It’s been a meaningful return to our roots. Next week, we begin the transition to... Massimo Bottura Tribute Menu.
05/05/2025
May 4, 2005 | Lincoln Park — Alinea opens its doors
Twenty years ago today, opens a restaurant called Alinea that would go on to change the world of fine dining. We're honored to relive the creativity and innovation of that first year in our dining room.
Just a few seats remain for the final week of our Alinea Year 1 menu.
04/04/2025
Process.
Explosion | black truffle, parmesan, romaine
04/03/2025
The final stretch.
One more month of Alinea Year One.
03/17/2025
September 2005. 4 months after Alinea’s opening, Liz Grossman of CS Magazine brought readers along her experience at one of the world’s most highly anticipated restaurants.
Her 12-course review captured the true essence of dining at Alinea – it’s an experience worth savoring without interruption, where the food is “a performance in itself”.
Link in bio to read full preview.
03/10/2025
Three bites, three variations
Hearts of Palm | in three sections
03/04/2025
May 2005. Food for Thought by J.P. Anderson previews the most anticipated restaurant opening of the year, Alinea.
“The bi-level room features optical illusion producing hallways, sensor-tripped doors and a glass-walled, floating stairway designed according to the same elegant philosophy that informs the chef's mind-bending food: evolution and movement.”
Link in bio to read full preview.
03/01/2025
20 years of Alinea means 20 years of working with the creative minds at
The 5th course of Next Alinea Year 1 features one of our favorite custom service pieces - Antenna.
Tomato | pumpernickel, provolone, thyme
02/26/2025
2005 to 2025
Shrimp | plum, meyer lemon, vanilla bean
02/21/2025
For our dessert course, we present Spiral -- the original dessert course from Alinea 2005
Now booking March & April.
02/14/2025
Science Geek. Artist. “Techno-Chef”. This is how Chicago Magazine described Chef Achatz in January 2005, 5 months before opening Alinea.
Writer Jonathan Black joins Chef Achatz in the Food Lab, providing a sneak peek into some of his experimental dishes that would become iconic, like The Antenna.
Link in bio to read full preview.
02/12/2025
Two months before Alinea’s opening day, the New York Times restaurant critic, , visited Chef Grant Achatz to preview “what may be America’s best new restaurants".
One of the featured dishes on the menu that day included the Black Truffle Explosion, a bite that Chef Achatz created in the late 90’s while working at The French Laundry.
He wrote about the origin of this iconic dish and five others from the opening menu...
02/09/2025
“To me, searching for perfection isn't anywhere near as interesting as trying to find your own voice.” - Chef Charlie Trotter
At the start of 2024, we embarked on a year-long series of menus paying tribute to icons who reshaped the culinary landscape they were set in. It only felt right to close our series with a tribute to a figure who left an indelible mark on our great city. A pioneer of the tasting menu, wine pairings, and farm-fresh, seasonal ingredients, Chef Trotter not only transformed Chicago’s culinary scene but also served as a springboard for future chefs and industry professionals, empowering each to find their own voice. His legacy endures, and we are proud to celebrate his lasting contributions.
To all the guests, the Trotter alumni and industry peers who joined us in celebrating Chef Trotter’s life and legacy, thank you. Whether you dined with us in our restaurant on Fulton Market or in the original Charlie Trotter’s, we were honored to hold your stories and memories of his lasting impact.
To , thank you for your warm and generous partnership throughout the duration of this menu. It was an honor to work with you and your team to bring your dad’s legacy to life.
01/27/2025
Our Alinea Year 1 menu is officially underway.
Secure your reservation on Tock today.
01/24/2025
📸 Snapshots from our time at 816 Armitage Ave so far—the ending to a tribute menu we’ll never forget.
A few seats remain for the final weeks of our residency at the original Charlie Trotter’s. Be part of history with us before we close on February 9th.
01/23/2025
A walk down memory lane for
01/20/2025
This last week, we’ve had the privilege of reviving the original Charlie Trotter’s space in partnership with his son Dylan for the final leg of our tribute menu. From dusting off the plateware to breathing life back into the kitchen, it’s been a remarkable journey uncovering the history and legacy of this iconic space.
Above all, it’s the people who make this place truly special. From the cherished memories guests have shared to the countless “I can’t believe this is happening” moments, we are deeply honored to be part of it all.
That’s why we’re thrilled to announce that this experience will be extended for two more weeks through February 9th.
We look forward to welcoming you at 816 W Armitage Ave!
01/18/2025
Valentine’s Day is right around the corner! Treat your Valentine to an immersive experience exploring Alinea’s inaugural year — a night your date won’t forget. Reserve now on Tock.
01/05/2025
Throughout this menu, guests have been greeted with two heartfelt nods to Charlie Trotter: his signature white lily and the original plates from his restaurant (on loan to us from ), each marked with the classic 'T' on top.
01/04/2025
Since September, we’ve been honored to celebrate the life and legacy of Charlie Trotter in our restaurant. From the menu to the interior details, we’ve worked hard to rewind time and capture the spirit of his visionary dining experience.
Now, with the help of Charlie’s son Dylan, we have the extraordinary opportunity to take this tribute even further—in a way our team could only dream of.
For a limited time only, we’ll be serving our Charlie Trotter menu in the original Charlie Trotter’s located in Lincoln Park—816 W. Armitage Avenue!
Join us as we relive the iconic dishes that defined this Chicago legend in the space where it all began. Link in bio to book your once-in-a-lifetime reservation.
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953 W Fulton Market
Chicago, IL
60607
To reach W Fulton Market in Chicago, public transport is available through the Green Line train and bus route 8. The nearest station to W Fulton Market is Morgan Station, which is about half a mile away from the area. For those opting to drive, there are several parking lots located on Fulton Market and nearby streets. Be sure to check for metered spots and parking restrictions before leaving your car.
Opening Hours
| Wednesday |
5pm - 11pm |
| Thursday |
5pm - 11pm |
| Friday |
4pm - 11pm |
| Saturday |
4pm - 11pm |
| Sunday |
4pm - 11pm |
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What people say
Next Restaurant in W Fulton Market, Chicago is a must-visit for anyone looking for an exceptional American dining experience. The restaurant is part of The Alinea Group, which follows all CDC and Chicago COVID guidelines to ensure the safety of its guests and staff.
One of the standout features of Next Restaurant is its 10th Anniversary menu, which is a retrospective menu featuring different courses from menus past. This menu runs through the end of July 2021, giving diners ample time to experience the culinary delights that Next has to offer.
While all sales are final and non-refundable, Next Restaurant does allow rescheduling with at least 72 hours’ advance notice. This flexibility shows that they value their customers' satisfaction and are willing to work with them to ensure a positive dining experience.
The attention to detail in every aspect of the dining experience at Next Restaurant is impressive. From the impeccable service to the beautifully presented dishes, every element comes together seamlessly to create an unforgettable meal.
Overall, Next Restaurant is a top-notch American restaurant that should be on everyone's list when visiting Chicago.
