Nia Restaurant
Chefs Tasting Menu
Welcome to Nia Restaurant and Wine Bar.
Best Mediterranean Restaurant on Randolph Street in West Loop, Chicago
Valentines Day 2026
Chef’s Tasting Menu
Experience NIA’s signature Mediterranean small-plate dining with our special Chef’s Tasting Menu, curated exclusively for Valentines Day. Designed to be shared, each course is served collectively, with dishes meant to complement one another and create a balanced, flowing experience. Sit back, relax, and let our kitchen guide you course by course through a warm, welcoming
West Loop night out
Eight Course Shared
Chef’s Super Premium Tasting Menu
60 per person
Dietary Labels:
(V) Vegetarian (GF) Gluten-Free (D) Contains Dairy (N) Contains Nuts (P) Contains Pork
(SF) Shellfish (G) Contains Gluten
FIRST COURSE
French Onion Soup (D, G)
caramelized onions, Gruyère cheese, house-made crostini
SECOND COURSE
*Pancetta Crostini (D, G, P)
whipped beetroot goat cheese, pickled onion, crispy pancetta, house-made sourdough crostini
THIRD COURSE
Nia Salad (V, D, N, GF)
mixed greens, goat cheese, dates, avocado, piquillo peppers, candied almonds, champagne vinaigrette
FOURTH COURSE
*Gambas al Ajillo (SF, G)
shrimp sautéed in garlic-infused olive oil with Spanish chili & white wine, served with crusty bread
FIFTH COURSE
*Chicken Skewers (D)
Char-grilled marinated chicken skewers served with house-made aioli dipping sauce.
SIXTH COURSE
*Piquillo Peppers (D)
braised oxtail, cauliflower purée, garlic herb extra virgin olive oil, crisp onion
SEVENTH COURSE
Patatas Bravas (V, GF*)
crispy potatoes, spicy brava sauce, garlic aioli
*GF items are fried in a shared fryer.
EIGHTH COURSE
Burnt Basque Cheesecake (D, N, G)
honey, clementine, nuts
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Optional Wine Pairing
30 per person
Alpha Estate
Sauvignon Blanc
crisp, citrus & tropical fruit
St. George Skouras
elegant Greek red, red fruit & soft spice
Moscato d’Asti
gently sweet, peach & apricot notes
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Make it a Party!
Indulge in our famous
Bottomless Sangria
30 per person / 1.5 hrs
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Follow us: @nia.restaurant
TikTok · Instagram · Facebook · X
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Eight Course Shared
Chef’s Premium Tasting Menu
45 per person
A shared experience, served multiple plates at a time
Dietary restrictions are accommodated
Make it a Party!
Indulge in our famous Bottomless Sangria
30 per person / 1.5 hrs
Dietary Labels:
(V) Vegetarian (GF) Gluten-Free (D) Contains Dairy (N) Contains Nuts (G) Contains Gluten
FIRST COURSE
French Onion Soup (D, G)
Caramelized onions, Gruyère cheese, house-made crostini
SECOND COURSE
Pan con Tomate (V, D, G)
Tomato jam, basil, feta, house-made crostini
THIRD COURSE
Nia Salad (V, D, N, GF)
Mixed greens, goat cheese, dates, avocado,
piquillo peppers, candied almonds, champagne vinaigrette
FOURTH COURSE
Croquettes (V, D, G)
Roasted red pepper & potato, lemon aioli, scallions
FIFTH COURSE
*Chicken Pintxos (D, GF)
Skewered marinated chicken, tzatziki, lemon
SIXTH COURSE
Patatas Bravas (V, GF*)
Crisp potatoes, spicy tomato sauce, saffron aioli
SEVENTH COURSE
Funghi Artisan Pizza
(V, D, G)
Mushroom, confit garlic, spinach, mozzarella, bianca,
honey truffle drizzle
EIGHTH COURSE
Churros (V, D, G)
Crisp dough sticks tossed in cinnamon sugar, served with semi-sweet chocolate
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Optional Wine Pairing
30 per person
Alpha Sauvignon Blanc
crisp, citrus and tropical notes
St. George Skouras
elegant Greek red, red fruit & soft spice
Moscato d’Asti
lightly sparkling, gently sweet, peach & apricot
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Veggie Tasting Men
A Eight Course Shared
Chef’s Tasting Menu
45 per person
Served multiple plates at a time
Dietary restrictions are accommodated
Dietary Labels:
(V) Vegetarian (GF) Gluten-Free
(D) Contains Dairy (N) Contains Nuts (G) Contains Gluten
FIRST COURSE
Roasted Tomato Basil Soup (V, G)
served with sourdough crostini
SECOND COURSE
Mushroom Tapenade (V, G)
Castelvetrano olives, roasted crimini mushrooms, house-made crostini
THIRD COURSE
Nia Salad (V, D, N, GF)
mixed greens, goat cheese, dates, piquillo peppers, candied almonds, champagne vinaigrette
FOURTH COURSE
Croquettes (V, D, G)
roasted red pepper & potato, lemon aioli, scallions
FIFTH COURSE
Crispy Cauliflower (V, G)
rosemary hummus, chili oil, pita
SIXTH COURSE
Patatas Bravas (V, GF*)
crisp potatoes, spicy tomato sauce, saffron aioli
SEVENTH COURSE
Funghi Artisan Pizza (V, D,G)
mushrooms, confit garlic, spinanch, mozarella, bianca sauce,
honey truffle drizzle
EIGHTH COURSE
Churros (V, D,G)
crisp dough sticks tossed in cinnamon sugar, served with semi-sweet chocolate
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Follow us: @nia.restaurant
TikTok · Instagram · Facebook · X
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Enjoy A
Wine Tasting – 30
three perfectly paired wines
Nia’s Famous
Bottomless Sangria -30
mixed stone fruit, brandy,
red wine
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Nia Restaurant & Wine Bar
GLUTEN-FREE
Eight Course Shared
Chef’s Tasting Menu
45 per person
Served multiple plates at a time
All courses prepared gluten-free*
Dietary restrictions are accommodated
*Please inform us of severe allergies; our kitchen is not a certified gluten-free facility.
Dietary Labels
(V) Vegetarian (GF) Gluten-Free
(N) Contains Nuts (D) Contains Dairy (P) Contains Pork
(SF) Shellfish
FIRST COURSE
Roasted Tomato Basil Soup (V, GF)
Slow-roasted tomatoes and basil, finished with herb oil
SECOND COURSE
Mushroom & Olive Tapenade (V, GF)
Castelvetrano olives and roasted crimini mushrooms, served with crisp cucumber
THIRD COURSE
Nia Salad (V, D, N, GF)
Mixed greens, goat cheese, dates,
piquillo peppers, candied almonds, champagne vinaigrette
FOURTH COURSE
Crispy Cauliflower (V, GF)
Roasted cauliflower florets,
rosemary hummus, chili oil
FIFTH COURSE
*Chicken Pintxos (D, GF)
Skewered marinated chicken,
tzatziki, lemon
SIXTH COURSE
Patatas Bravas (V, GF*)
Crisp potatoes, spicy tomato sauce, aioli
*Prepared gluten-free; potatoes are fried in a shared fryer.
SEVENTH COURSE
Funghi Skillet (V, D, GF)
Roasted mushrooms and spinach,
melted mozzarella, garlic,
honey truffle drizzle
EIGHTH COURSE
Fresh Fruit
cantaloupe, pineapple, honeydew
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Optional Wine Tasting
30 per person
Alpha Estate
Sauvignon Blanc
crisp, citrus & tropical fruit
St. George Skouras
elegant Greek red, red fruit & soft spice
Moscato d’Asti
gently sweet, peach & apricot notes