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    4.0 (860 reviews)
    Ultra High-EndNew American
    Closed 5:00 pm - 10:00 PM
    Updated over 3 months ago

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    Upscale
    Moderate noise
    Outdoor seating

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    Robuchon potatoes with truffle
    Matthew B.

    Amazing. A top tasting menu that's artfully crafted and beautifully plated. The space is chic and the service is fantastic. Great spot for special occasions.

    Gracijela J.

    Next's Space menu was such a cool experience! It's a 10-course meal that honestly feels like a trip through the galaxy. Every dish was stunning -- some looked like little planets and the presentation was on another level. Overall, it was a unique and memorable night definitely something to try if you love creative dining.

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    laurence h.

    We enjoyed the Massimo Bottura dinner last night, it was very good. I'm somewhat ambivalent about Next, I've had some great meals (childhood) and some not so great meals (Tokyo) here. However my wife loves it, so I go along for the ride. The service is always excellent, as are the wine pairings. The room is comfortable and considering the prices, it's not stuffy. Everything we ate and drank last night was great, I give it 4 stars as an average score for all the meals I've had here, past and present, last night was definitely 5 stars.

    Lamb neck
    Kim L.

    What a fun and delicious experience. Went for the year 1 alinea tribute. Please opt for the wine pairing, the standard was phenomenal and I'd go back just to try the other pairings - shoutout to our sommelier Jonathan. Loved most of the courses and am curious about the other menus throughout the year. Our favorites were: - lobster; great curry - pork belly; fun presentation with the rice paper and herbs - potato; love the truffle - frog leg; presentation was so funky with the Malaysian pine - lamb neck; so tender and juicy - tomato; fun presentation and in your face flavor Service was good and not stuffy but I think some of our courses could have been timed better. Noticed that we were ahead of behind nearby tables throughout the night. But the wine pairings and people watching kept us occupied. Love love the French wine pairings.

    Hearts of Palm
    Miranda L.

    My husband and I have been long anticipating a visit to Next. When we saw the Alinea: Year 1 menu, we knew we had to visit! The menu is inspired by some of the classic dishes served during Alinea's start (Chicago 3 Michelin Star Restaurant). The experience itself was a total of 12 tastings all with elevated flavors, presentations, and backstories of inspiration. My personal favorites were the Lobster, Hot Potato, Explosion, and Matsutake courses. They did have wine or cocktail pairs to add day of as well. The staff reads your survey ahead of visiting so that all staff members you interact with are engaging with you. The experience itself was a but pricey but overall left us talking about each detail for hours!

    Melissa C.

    Went for the Massimo Bottura tribute. It was an amazing experience. Of course Alinea Group never fails on the service side of things. Staff was extremely knowledgeable and attentive. The take on Massimo's signature style in my opinion were perfect. All of the food was simply delicious, a couple of my top dishes was the caviar and crab pasta and the steak tartar oyster. The beef was perfect with the mix of sauce of salsa verde, potato and carrot. Didn't do the wine paring but, we did go with a bottle of Chianti.

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    Michael U.

    Currently taking a well-deserved victory lap from coast-to-coast Alinea's 20th Anniversary is also being celebrated back home, the ever-changing space called Next transporting diners back to Lincoln Park cicra 2005 when Grant Achatz first debuted "a new train of thought." Last visited in 2012 for Achatz and Beran's tribute to El Bulli, a twenty-nine course journey exploring the early days of Molecular Gastronomy, almost exactly thirteen years later finds little changed in terms of setting or service from a well-trained team. A shorter menu than three meals at Alinea from 2009 to 2011, all three extremely influential for a young Midwesterner who started dining seriously around that time, it was with a story in hand that dinner began with Broccoli Stems in Michigan Trout Roe that proved a beautiful pairing to ice cold Sancerre. Now a decade-long holder of one Michelin Star, Alinea retaining three despite many "gourmands" claiming it has lost its luster, course two featured three bites of Hearts of Palm all filled differently as a segue to one of Crucial Detail's early service pieces supporting fried Shrimp, Plum and Citrus on a Vanilla Bean. Next placing poached Lobster in Curry with crispy Noodles, all while "flags" were centered before a single-bite "Salad" enjoyed hands-free, it was after some assemblage that Pork Belly Spring Rolls proved a highlight course thanks to customizable additions and level of heat. Obviously a celebration, Achatz's indelible "Hot Potato, Cold Potato" and "Black Truffle Explosion" each still offered at Alinea, both dishes remain as remarkable as they were two decades ago for returning guests and first-timers alike. Engaging the nose with Lamb Neck on a pillow of Star Anise, but going a step further with Frog Legs telling the story of Michigan's forests, Dessert before Balloons and tableside art was simple but just as delicious as relates to the flexible Chocolate and Mushrooms made into a sweet yet earthy Parfait.

    Susan W.

    Service is excellent. There were one or two tiny misses, but by and large very attentive and thorough. The entry area is a bit of a mess as it's the coat closet, tiny and wait staff comes out right as you enter so we saw a a lot of traffic jams and near collisions. We had never been to Charlie Trotters so were looking forward to tasting his food. The first two courses were outstanding. We loved the osetra and I could eat a giant bucket of the soup. The rest was just so so to fine. Everything was prepared well and plated beautifully. It was perhaps too faithful to the recipes though and many of the courses felt dated for us. The 90s were calling our names. We struggle with whether to come back to Next as the food is important to us and it seems to be very hit or miss for our tastes. As always, we will look for a future menu that speaks to us and maybe try again.

    BYO spring rolls with cilantro, mint, and marigold-laminated rice paper
    Abby C.

    There is no doubt that my husband and I crave creative, welcoming atmospheres where we are fortunate to experience unique representations of special ingredients in the form of beautiful meals. There was all of that, and more, at Next. This past weekend in Chicago we celebrated the 20th anniversary of Alinea at a limited experience hosted by their formidable sister-restaurant, Next. This showcased Chef Achatz's Year 1 menu from 2005, and with it brought reflection and nostalgia. Much has happened in the last 20 years of culinary and it was with warmth that I found myself enjoying every bite - not just because the food was perfection, but because of the feelings and memories evoked as the journey progressed. Thank you, Next, for such a meaningful experience. Thank you also, Team Next, for signing our Alinea book - it takes a community to keep the dream alive and evolving. There are only a couple weeks left of this special menu, but we already cannot wait to go back for the summertime menu tribute to The Great Massimo Bottura and later in the year for SPACE.

    Rob G.

    Our visit to Next was such an amazing experience. For this season they are doing a tribute to Charlie Trotter and they absolutely got it perfect. The 8 course meal captured everything that I remember from our visit to Charlie Trotter's more than 14 years ago. The standouts were the Chilled Tomato Soup, Venison and the Panna Cotta. Everything was super fresh and bold with flavor. The service was also outstanding. Excellent servers and the wine sommelier did a fantastic job with the pairing of red, white and dessert. Charlie would have been proud of this work.

    Apples -- Chanterelles, Granité -- Relæ | Copenhagen, Denmark
    Eric H.

    Next has a wonderful concept of purposely designing and rotating their menus and restaurant themes throughout the year. This means that they will present various interpretations of different cuisines, eras, chefs, and other concepts throughout the year. This includes not only the food itself, but also to an extent the decor, take home favors, and menu design. This entails novel experiences for diners each time they elect to dine at Next under a different theme. First things first: When you enter, you'll first check in with the host(s) who will welcome you and confirm your reservation, and possibly offer to check any bulky outerwear you might be adorning. The dark curtain will be pulled aside and you'll be led to your table. The main dining area consists of an elongated room; tables line the perimeter, allowing the central area to be utilized for movement of the staff. If you are seeking the bathrooms, they are down the stairs. Service will highly likely be impeccable: a team of staff service each table. Synchrony and symmetry are featured in the physical presentation of the dishes to your table, as well as a story and explanation of the visual, olfactory, gustatory, and possibly auditory and tactile nature of what has been placed in front of you. Have you stepped out to use the bathroom after they brought out a course to you, but you hadn't eaten it yet? Yes, they'll proactively remake the dish for you to ensure that the optimal time for consumption has not passed. These small, yet significant gestures really communicate the emphasis that this restaurant places on the guest experience. (Yes, they had remade a prawn dish and reset the table while I was in the loo.) When you've completed your experience and are ready to leave, they'll provide a goodie bag with some treats for you to take home, thank you for your visit, and also provide you with any items that you had checked upon arrival. My first experience was when they were doing their World's 50 Best menu. My second experience was when they presented their Alinea: 2005-2010 menu. Both experiences were enjoyable where I opted for the nonalcoholic beverage pairing. I will say though, that for the World's 50 Best menu left me craving for bland food for a long while. This was simply because on that menu, each and every dish were flagship dishes from top restaurants around the world, meaning each and every one would be jam-packed with flavor, and in no way bland. However, during this meal was the one and only time that I experienced gustatory overstimulation: since the meal was paired with flavorful beverages on the side, I had no way to realistically cleanse my palate besides drink water. After that 15-course tasting, I left quite content, except that I yearned something bland for a while after. When I went to their Alinea experience, I did not suffer from overstimulation. Would I eat here in the future? Absolutely.

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    Maddie H.

    I really love Next! I think the consistent menu changes make this an place where there can be something for everyone! It is a perfect special occasion spot and like all Alinea Group restaurants, the vibe is chic and service is always something else! So professional and polite. I return here often because I love seeing what Chef Achatz and team comes up with next!

    Brandon B.

    My first Achatz restaurant: usually way way above my price range but I wanted a special experience for my birthday. Since this was a recreated Charlie Trotter menu, it was a "two for one": experiencing two famous Chicago restaurants simultaneously! Expectations were surpassed in every way: if there ever was a place to spend more money and feel like it was worth it, this is it. There were a large number and variety of items, each an individual work of art and sensations. Service was highly personalized and attentive. The pre-payment system leaves the sticker shock to the time of purchase and doesn't diminish the high after having such an amazing meal, walking away amazed and full.

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    When do new reservations open?

    Is formal attire required?

    Their dress code is to be comfortable. We dressed in comfortable pants and button down shirts and women in nice dresses/skirts. No jackets required for men and there were some other guests in polo style shirts. Great experience!

    I bought tickets with non-alcoholic drink pairings since I can't drink red wine (gives me an awful headache from the tanins). Will I be able to order a single glass of wine?

    Yes you can order white wine as an option by the glass. I believe I paid $60 for 3 glasses which includes tip and tax.

    I am curious if they can accommodate celiacs with gluten free diets? I see one review which says they don't but it's also five years old, so I'm wondering if anything has changed.

    My husband and I have reservations on Sunday for Italia, the last meal we had there was the Hunt. I can't remember, anyone know about how long the whole meal takes? Trying to give our babysitter a timeframe:)

    We did the Italia dinner at Next last month. It takes roughly 2.5 hours... Plan 3 to be safe. And frankly, we felt rushed (and I noted as much to our servers and on my yelp review). They literally (honestly) told me that they plan 5 minutes… Read more

    Is it possible to experience Next as a solo diner?

    Christina is correct. When you purchase "tickets" ($250 to cover food and gratuity, not wine), you MUST buy all seats at a table (2, 4 or 6). Frankly after having dined at Next just a few weeks ago, I will likely never return.

    Possibly silly question--how much food, generally, is served? e.g. Should I skip out on lunch so that I'm hungrier if we have reservations later that evening (around ~8pm)? Or, does it depend on the menu? Thanks!

    Just like in every famous chef restaurant, is not too much food. Just small portions as samples from his dishes.

    Anyone know the dress code for Next? Are most guys wearing jackets?

    The official dress code is no sneakers, no t-shirts, no ripped jeans, no ball caps. Based on my visits I'd say only about 50/50 as far as guys wearing suit jackets.

    Can you add a wine pairing at dinner? Or do you have to purchase the pairing with your tickets?

    Yes, you can add a wine pairing when you get there if you didn't buy it with your ticket in advance.

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    Months after visiting, Arbella still ranks among the best cocktail bars in the city for me!…read more One thing that really makes Arbella unique is their globally inspired old fashioned menu- whether you're an old-fashioned fan or not, these are a must! They've upped their happy hour game by including a rotating global cocktail with previous menu drinks and a daily kitchen special. This time, I ordered the oldest old fashioned and the Oaxaca old fashioned to drink. I thought the first was the best old fashioned I had ever had, but the second was even better! I loved the subtle yet not overpowering smokiness of the mezcal in the Oaxaca. Neither were too sweet and you could really taste the high quality bourbon. We ordered the Korean fried chicken and coconut shrimp to eat from the happy hour menu. The shrimp was super crispy with a delicious ginger-orange compote and rice vinegar pickled onions. Highly recommend! I did think the chicken was a bit tough, but the flavor was good. Another great experience of many to come! If you haven't stopped by Arbella yet, add this to your bucket list asap!

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