Question 1

How do you get a reservation at Alinea in Chicago?

Accepted Answer

Alinea releases reservations on Tock on the 15th of each month at 11 AM CST for approximately 2 months ahead. The Kitchen Table and Gallery sell out in seconds. Be logged in and ready the moment 11 AM hits. Setting a monthly calendar reminder for the 15th is essential.

Question 2

How do you get a reservation at Carbone NYC?

Accepted Answer

Carbone releases reservations on Resy 30 days in advance at exactly 10:00 AM. Be logged into Resy and ready to book the second 10 AM hits. Reservations go in seconds. Check for late-night cancellations as a backup.

Question 3

How do you get a reservation at Core by Clare Smyth in London?

Accepted Answer

Core by Clare Smyth opens reservations 91 days in advance via OpenTable. Mark your calendar and book on the earliest possible date. Lunch is marginally more attainable than dinner.

Question 4

How do you get a reservation at Septime in Paris?

Accepted Answer

Septime releases reservations at exactly 10:00 AM, 21 days in advance. Miss that window and the restaurant is fully booked. They call to confirm same-day — save their number the moment you book.

Question 5

What is the hardest restaurant reservation in Paris?

Accepted Answer

Plénitude at Cheval Blanc is currently the hardest reservation in Paris, requiring booking approximately 8 months in advance. Le Baratin and Le Comptoir du Relais are legendary for being near-impossible through conventional means.

Question 6

What is the hardest restaurant reservation in the world?

Accepted Answer

Among the hardest are Plénitude in Paris (8 months advance), Rao's in NYC (no reservations — tables permanently held), Alinea in Chicago (sells out in seconds on the 15th of each month), and Core by Clare Smyth in London (91 days ahead, books immediately).

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