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Alinea
#2
Visibility rank in Chicago, IL Restaurants · ▲ 1 this week
4.1%
Share of voice
43
Depth score · how well AI can help a buyer · ▼ 1 in depth rank this week
Share of voice over time
Weekly, last 13 weeks · vs the Chicago, IL Restaurants leader
Alinea · 4.1%Directions (leader) · 5.5%
AI recommends Alinea #2 in Chicago, IL Restaurants (3 of the three assistants name it, at 4.1% share of voice), but understands it only #8. Its weakest link is pricing.
Summary
- Across the questions Chicago, IL customers ask AI about Restaurants, Alinea is recommended by 3 of 4 assistants and ranks #2 by share of voice.
- ChatGPT, Gemini and Google AI Mode consistently name it.
- Its depth score is held back by pricing: AI's average per person estimates span $195 to $900, too wide to give a customer a firm number.
How each assistant sees Alinea
ChatGPT
Recommends
Named in 8 of 48 prompts · names and recommends this business
Gemini
Recommends
Named in 14 of 48 prompts · names and recommends this business
Google AI Mode
Recommends
Named in 10 of 48 prompts · names and recommends this business
Customer questions it was named in
- What are the best restaurants in Chicago, IL?
- What are the must-try, top-rated restaurants near Chicago, IL?
- Which restaurant in Chicago, IL is the best for a special occasion?
- How do the top-rated restaurants in Chicago, IL compare on food and atmosphere?
Depth: the buyer's journey with AI
Alinea is recommended #2, but AI understands it only #8. The gap is pricing, the one question AI can't answer for a buyer.
goodOfferings
partialAvailability
wide-rangePricing
partialFit
partialDifferentiation
Offerings & servicesGood
Customer asks: "What does Alinea do?"
“Yes. Alinea in Chicago offers private event packages and off-site catering through The Alinea Group. The important distinction is that Alinea advertises private dining at its Chicago restaurant and also promotes…”
Answerable for the common cases a customer asks about.
Availability & bookingPartial
"Can I book Alinea this week? Are they taking new customers?"
“Live table availability cannot be checked or booked directly through this assistant, but you can view real-time openings and secure reservations on theAlinea OpenTable Page (for current bookings) or via the Official…”
AI describes availability but can't confirm a bookable time, so the customer still has to call.
PricingWide range
"What does Alinea charge for a meal?"
“Alinea in Chicago does not offer an à la carte menu; instead, it operates exclusively on a prepaid, multi-course tasting menu format. Alinea Reservation Chicago: How to Get In in 2026 - Pearl Travel App Price Range The…”
AI's average per person estimates span $195 to $900, too wide to give a customer a firm number to plan around.
Fit & qualificationPartial
"Can Alinea handle what I need?"
“Yes, Alinea in Chicago can accommodate some vegetarian, gluten-free, and food-allergy requests, but it does not offer a fully vegan menu, and it has important limitations for severe allergies. The restaurant asks guests…”
AI's answers here are uneven across the assistants.
What makes them differentPartial
"Why choose Alinea over the others?"
“Choosing Alinea over other world-class dining spots in Chicago means trading a traditional dinner for immersive, avant-garde theater. Led by Chef Grant Achatz , Alinea isn't just about eating; it is an emotional,…”
AI's answers here are uneven across the assistants.
Depth from the tightened scoring run: pricing weighted for cross-assistant consistency, differentiation judged for concreteness.