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Alpana, Chicago, IL

Alpana

4.8
4.8
359 Reviews
$30 and under
American

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 77 times today
Experiences are available.
  • Great for fine wines
  • Good for special occasions
  • Neighborhood gem
Welcome to wine inspired cuisine, where every dish is meticulously crafted to harmonize with the discerning palate of a Master Sommelier. Led by Alpana Singh, the youngest woman and first South Asian to conquer the Master Sommelier exam, our menu blurs the lines between food and wine, ensuring each recipe is a symphony of balance, texture, and flavor. Enjoy our global inspired menu featuring an array of dishes including small plates, pastas, vegetarian dishes, meat, seafood and steak. Wine lovers are sure to enjoy our expertly curated list featuring over 200 selections from across the world while cocktail enthusiasts can indulge in our craft cocktail menu.

Regarded as neighborhood wine bistro by the locals, Alpana is located at the corner of State and Pearson in Chicago's historic and trendy Gold Coast district. We invite you to enjoy dinner in our well-appointed dining room or take in the scenery from our cozy patio.

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    American, Italian, Global, International
  • Hours of operation
    Mon 4:00 pm–9:30 pm Tue–Fri 4:00 pm–10:00 pm Sat, Sun 10:00 am–2:00 pm Sat 4:30 pm–10:00 pm Sun 4:30 pm–9:30 pm
  • Phone number
    (312) 624-8055
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Executive chef
    Alpana Singh
  • Neighborhood
    Gold Coast / Streeterville
  • Cross street
    Located at State and Pearson
  • Parking details
    Public Lot
  • Public transit
    We are located 2 blocks north of the Chicago Red Line Chicago Stop
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Vegan, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Experiences

  • New Year's Eve Dinner

    $85.00 per person

    Dec 31, 2024 only
    Join us for a special 3 Course Prix-Fixe menu for New Year's Eve $85 per person (pricing does not include tax, beverages and 20% gratuity for the staff. Maximum party size is 8 guests - no exceptions. Please see special prix-fixe menu. Children's Menu not available for New Year's Eve. Our regular dinner menu and a la carte offerings will not be available. Inform us of any dietary restrictions. Credit card is merely to hold the reservation, your card will not be charged and a final bill will be presented at the end of your dinner. No-shows and cancellations made with less than 24 hours notice will be charged $25 per person.
    New Year's Eve Dinner Photo

What 359 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.8
4.8 based on recent ratings
  • 4.7Food
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.8Ambience
  • 4.5Value

NoiseModerate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Alpana offers a "magical" ambiance with exquisite cuisine and an extensive wine list curated by master sommelier Alpana Singh. Guests rave about the attentive service, especially from standout servers like Sarah and John. The butter chicken meatballs and squid ink pasta are "best they ever had." Ideal for brunch or dinner, it remains a "go-to spot" for many.

359 Reviews
  1. karen

    Chicago

    10 reviews

    5.0

    10 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    An exceptional dining experience! Top notch service, amazing food, luxurious and funky atmosphere. We will definitely be back!

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  2. Leslee

    San Francisco

    1 review

    1.0

    1 review

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 2
    Was expecting something a touch more luxurious. Of course, the wine list is on point. Cocktails were so so, did not feel layered or well built. Food (brunch) was less than impressive. Service and our server were def on point—saving grace to overall experience. Overall I would give this a ‘meh’ rating.

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  3. Peter

    VIP

    Chicago

    16 reviews

    5.0

    16 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great food and excellent wine list. Great urban vibe.

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  4. Jan

    Indiana

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We spent the entire weekend in Chicago and this was the one and only restaurant that we would give anything above one star rating. This is truly a five star rating with a fantastic waiter. Everything was perfect. Highly recommend.

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  5. Brian

    Chicago

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great location, excellent service and menu. Wonderful dinner after matinee at water tower place's theater.

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  6. Amelia

    Chicago

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Another outstanding start to the weekend. Great brunch menu with outstanding service. Gold Coast neighborhood spot.

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  7. Ray

    Chicago

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    As always a great experience. The food was well prepared and seasoned.

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  8. Andrew

    VIP

    Indiana

    8 reviews

    4.0

    8 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 5
    Food was great. The wait staff other than our waiter was very good. Our waiter was lifeless!! Absolutely, no personality and not attentive to our table. I always eat at Alpana, when in Chicago. I will go back, I just hope I don’t get the same waiter.

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  9. Olivia

    VIP

    Chicago

    17 reviews

    5.0

    17 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Went for a birthday dinner, and everything was so good. The polenta and mushrooms was our favorite appetizer. The steak tartar appetizer was a huge portion which was nice. The food came at the perfect time and everything was hot. Will definitely be coming back

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  10. AnnD

    VIP

    Chicago

    18 reviews

    5.0

    18 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Our server was very attentive to our every need. The food was excellent and the key lime pie was fantastic!!

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FAQs

Alpana is rated 4.8 stars by 359 OpenTable diners.

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Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 77 times today
Experiences are available.
Google Map for Alpana

831 N State St, Chicago, IL 60610-3325

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Cross street
    Located at State and Pearson
  • Neighborhood
    Gold Coast / Streeterville
  • Hours of operation
    Mon 4:00 pm–9:30 pm Tue–Fri 4:00 pm–10:00 pm Sat, Sun 10:00 am–2:00 pm Sat 4:30 pm–10:00 pm Sun 4:30 pm–9:30 pm
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    American, Italian, Global, International
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Parking details
    Public Lot
  • Public transit
    We are located 2 blocks north of the Chicago Red Line Chicago Stop
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Alpana Singh
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Vegan, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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