The Alinea Group
Food and Beverage ServicesIllinois, United States51-200 Employees
The Alinea Group operates a portfolio of restaurants and related ventures in the food and beverage services industry, including Alinea, Next, The Aviary, and Roister. It is based in Chicago, Illinois, at 1723 North Halsted Street, and employs between 51 and 200 people. Alinea has earned three Michelin stars and Next has one Michelin star, reflecting the group's status in fine dining. Beyond dining concepts, the company has authored two award-winning books, developed dynamically priced reservation software, and conducts talks on culinary arts and business innovation. The Alinea Group has pursued external partnerships and expansion activities, including a new location in Las Vegas announced in 2026, and collaborations with Mandarin Oriental International Limited and the Faena Group (as well as Andlauer) in recent years.