Alpana

A group dinner at Alpana is a reserved table in the dining room or on the covered terrace, not a private room. Tables of up to 8 are booked like any reservation, and larger parties of about 10 to 16 are arranged with the restaurant for a day and time that can seat them. On the night, the group orders from the wine-inspired menu and wine list, with a candle on dessert for birthdays.

Vibe

Upscale and bustling wine restaurant with dark botanical wallpaper, hanging greenery, brass lighting, a pink feather chandelier and a gallery wall of iconic women.

Space layout

A dining room, a bar with stool seating, a covered outdoor terrace that stays in use through winter, and an uncovered patio on Pearson Street that opens weather pending. Groups sit at tables in the shared dining room or on the terrace; there is no private or semi-private room.

Private events

There is no dedicated private or semi-private event space and no buyout, so group events are reserved tables in the main restaurant. Parties larger than 8, such as 10 to 16 guests, are arranged with the restaurant, and the largest group it can seat depends on the day and time. Groups over 8 are not seated on Friday and Saturday nights, at weekend brunch or during Chicago Restaurant Week. Parties of 5 or more hold the table with a credit card and give 24 hours notice to cancel.

Food & drinks

Groups order from the wine-inspired dinner menu of starters, salads, pastas and entrees, or the weekend brunch menu. Drinks cover wine by the glass and bottle, monthly featured wines by glass, bottle or flight, cocktails, non-alcoholic cocktails and beer. Separate gluten free, vegan and vegetarian menus are available. For birthdays, a dessert order comes out with a candle; the restaurant does not make custom cakes, and outside cakes carry a cakeage fee.

Group size

Up to 8 guests as a standard reservation. About 10 to 16 guests by arrangement on nights other than Friday and Saturday, depending on the day and time. No groups over 8 at weekend brunch.

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Good for: birthday

• A service charge is added for parties of 5 or more, and checks are not split.
• No confetti, glitter, balloons or large decorations; discreet table decorations and flowers are fine.
• Corkage is limited to 2 bottles per table.
• Bar seating is first come, first served with the full menu.
• Outdoor reservations cannot be moved indoors.
• No valet; a public garage is half a block north on State Street, and there is street parking.
• No children's menu.
• Casual chic dress is recommended.