Mediterranean
NAIA
This is a massive, high-energy Greek-Levantine waterfront playground stretching nearly an entire city block along the Chicago Riverwalk. Helmed by Top Chef Greece winner Athinagoras Kostakos, the kitchen focuses on vibrant, shareable coastal plates that match the breezy, indoor-outdoor design. Walk down the dramatic LaSalle Street staircase to find a coliseum-style dining room that rises outward from the water, ensuring every seat gets a view of the skyline.
★ The Legend
Tableside Hummus
This interactive starter is wheeled to your table on a custom cart equipped with a heating element to warm the pita right in front of you. It is served family-style with traditional accoutrements and crisp lavash, making it the ultimate icebreaker for the table.
◆ Fan Favorite
Crispy Potato Fritters
These golden, ultra-crisp potato bites are dusted with sumac and served alongside a rich French onion dip. Regulars know to upgrade the dish by adding a decadent 15-gram scoop of Osetra caviar on top.
● Chef's Pick
Turkish Dumplings
Chef Athinagoras Kostakos reworks traditional Turkish manti by stuffing them with Yukon Gold potato and presenting them in a rich, cacio e pepe-style sauce. The dish is finished with a drizzle of smoky Urfa chili oil and crispy parmesan shards for a perfect texture contrast.
◇ Hidden Gem
Baklava Soft Serve
Most tables fill up on savory mezze and miss this house-made Greek yogurt soft serve entirely. It is layered with honey, crispy kataifi pastry ribbons, candied pistachios, a drizzle of olive oil, and a pinch of sea salt.
✦ Off the Menu
Truffle Honey Labneh with Crudité
This off-menu combination pairs the sweet and tangy truffle honey labneh spread with a vibrant, seasonal raw vegetable platter instead of the standard warm pita. Simply ask your server to swap the bread for the kitchen's fresh crudité selection.
Insider Tip
Order the Naia Martini to start your meal; it features olive oil-washed Grey Goose vodka and is served with a custom sidecar of extra pour alongside feta and blue cheese-stuffed olives.
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