Lively hub for wood-fired pizza, Italian sharing plates & full bar, plus seasonal outdoor seating.
4.7 – 1 reviews $$ • Italian restaurant
Menu
| Menu | |
| Bar Menu – Hand Crafted Cocktails | |
| #1 it’s twisted Monaco Vodka / Koval cranberry / Lavender / lemon / prosecco |
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| #2 it’s so fun bacardi limon / mi campo blanco tequila / rum haven coconut rum / lemon / pineapple / pomergranate ginger brew |
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| #3 it’s delicious Bombay Sapphire / orgeat / passion fruit / cinnamon / lemon |
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| #4 it’s really different High West Dbl Rye / Italicus / SOREL liqueur / strawberry / lemon / lime / black lemon bitters |
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| #5 it’s classic Fighting Cock Bourbon / orange bitters / cherry bitters / angostura bitters |
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| #6 it’s smoky Prolijo Mezcal / Ancho Chili Reyes / Cocalero liqueur / lime / lemon / firewater tincture |
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| Bar Menu – Sparkling or Pink | |
| Caposaldo, Brut Prosecco DOC, Italy, NV | |
| Innocent Bystander, Sparkling Pink Moscato, Australia | |
| Bar Menu – Sparkling | |
| Segura Viudas, Brut Reserva Cava, Spain, NV | $45.00 |
| J Vineyards & Winery, Sparkling Wine, CA, Russian River Valley, NV | $54.00 |
| Bar Menu – WHITE | |
| Dutton-Goldfield, Chardonnay, CA, Russian River Valley, Dutton Ranch, 2017 | $54.00 |
| Bar Menu – Red | |
| Clark & Telephone, Belle Glos, Pinot Noir, CA, Santa Barbara, Santa Maria Valley, 2020 | $89.00 |
| Barolo DOCG, Gianni Gagliardo, Nebbiolo, Italy, Piemonte, 2017 | $98.00 |
| Domaine du Vieux Telegraph, Chateaneuf-du-Pape, France, Rhone Valley, 2018 | $135.00 |
| Justin, Cabernet Sauvignon, CA, Paso Robles, 2018 | $54.00 |
| Emblem, by Mondavi, Cabernet Sauvignon, CA, Napa Valley, 2017 | $66.00 |
| Adaptation by Odette, Cabernet Sauvignon, CA, 2018 | $99.00 |
| One Point Five, Shafer, Cabernet Sauvignon, CA, Napa Valley, Stags Leap, 2019 | $159.00 |
| Stags’ Leap Winery, Petit Sirah, CA, Napa Valley, Stags Leap District, 2018 | $72.00 |
| Machete, Orin Swift, Proprietary Red Blend, CA, Napa Valley, 2018 | $120.00 |
| Drink and Dessert Menu – Dessert | |
| White Chocolate Raspberry Cheesecake fresh berry + mint compote / oreo crust / marcona almonds / white chocolate mousse |
$9.00 |
| Sandy’s White Wine Cake moist yellow cake / cinnamon / brown sugar / sweet white wine icing drizzle / raspberry drizzle / vanilla gelato |
$9.00 |
| Tiramisu classic Italian style / fresh whipped cream / cocoa / caramel drizzle |
$8.00 |
| Strawberry + Cherry Cobbler fresh berries / sugar cookie crust / whipped cream / mint / vanilla bean gelato |
$9.00 |
| Italian Doughnuts fresh hot fried dough / powdered sugar / chocolate honey |
$7.00 |
| Flourless Chocolate Cake served with vanilla gelato |
$9.00 |
| Assorted Gelato or Sorbetto chef’s choice of the freshest seasonal flavors |
$6.00 |
| Root Beer Float IBC root beer / vanilla gelato |
$6.00 |
| Affogato espresso poured over vanilla gelato |
$5.00 |
| Cappuccino | $4.00 |
| Espresso | $3.00 |
| Drink and Dessert Menu – After Dinner Drinks | |
| Chocolate Martini absolut vanilla / irish cream / mozart white chocolate / cocoa powder |
$10.00 |
| Espresso Martini absolut vanilla / kahlua / creme de cacao / espresso |
$10.00 |
| Raspberry Limoncello Martini housemade limoncello / prarie organic vodka / chambord / fresh lemon juice |
$10.00 |
| Drink and Dessert Menu – Port & Sherry | |
| Croft Ruby Port | |
| Isabela Cream Sherry | |
| Taylor Tawny 10 | |
| Taylor Tawny 20 | |
| Drink and Dessert Menu – Cordials | |
| B&B | |
| Drambuie | |
| Disaronno | |
| Gran Marnier | |
| Amara d’Arancia Rossa | |
| Fratello Hazelnut Liqueur | |
| House Made Nocino | |
| Tuaca | |
| Godiva White | |
| Rumchata | |
| Grappa, Banfi | |
| Sambuca, Romana | |
| Kerrygold Irish Cream | |
| House Made Limoncello | |
| Drink and Dessert Menu – Scotch & Cognac | |
| Suntori Toki | |
| Glenlivet 12yr | |
| Macallan 12yr | |
| Glenmorangie | |
| Johnie Walker Red | |
| Johnnie Walker Black | |
| Highland Park Magnus | |
| Oban 14yr | |
| Balvenie 14yr | |
| Courvoisier | |
| Chivas Regal | |
| Hennessey VS | |
| Hennessey Privilege | |
| Remy Martin VSOP | |
| Small Plates | |
| Zucchini Frites parmesan / green goddess dip |
$13.00 |
| Maryland Style Crab Cake jumbo lump crab / lemon beurre blanc / house dried tomato / frisée |
$21.00 |
| Ricotta + Honeycomb fig jam / honey / sea salt / evoo |
$12.00 |
| Fritto Misto flash fried calamari / shrimp / shishito peppers / asparagus / jalapeño / peppers / lemon aioli |
$17.00 |
| Meatball Sliders house sugo / mixed greens / parmesan / Johnny Vai’s hot pepper mix / ciabatta |
$14.00 |
| Arancini al Forno risotto cake / fontina / mozzarella / parmesan / rst garlic / house sugo / crispy onion |
$13.00 |
| Campari Tomato + Burrata Caprese wood grilled / campari tomato / basil pesto / balsamic / maldon sea salt / evoo / garlic / grilled country italian bread |
$17.00 |
| Crispy Polenta Cakes charred spicy peppers / local greens / corn succotash / lemon vinaigrette / vegan mozzarella + cheddar |
$14.00 |
| Spicy Peppered Shrimp creamy polenta / shrimp / lemon / rst peppers / sweet corn / vino / black pepper cream |
$16.00 |
| Asiago Gnocchi tomato / spinach / chili flake / shallots / herb garlic brown butter / pecorino |
$12.00 |
| Chicken Wings “Diavolo” charred jalapeño / ghost pepper marinade / herb garlic butter / creamy asiago |
$15.00 |
| Mushroom Carpaccio portobello / pickled onion / evoo / goat cheese cream / balsamic / parmesan |
$16.00 |
| Parmesan Pizza Bread parmesan / herb garlic butter / sea salt / sugo |
$5.00 |
| Meatballs al Forno house sugo / parmesan / polenta / garlic toast |
$12.00 |
| Parmesan Pizza Bread parmesan / herb garlic butter / sea salt / sugo |
$7.00 |
| Wood Roasted Mussels pancetta / grilled corn / tomatoes / roasted garlic herb butter / chilies / vino / lemon / toast |
$17.00 |
| Pasta Pasta | |
| Short Rib + Rigatoni blistered tomatoes / horseradish / parmesan cream / arugula / pecorino |
$24.00 |
| Vodka eight finger cavatelli / garlic / pecorino / tomato cream / crispy prosciutto / chili flake |
$19.00 |
| Pasta Bolognese fresh giant rigatoni / bolo sauce / pecorino |
$21.00 |
| Zucchini Aglio Olio zucchini spaghetti / tomato / lemon / shallots / garlic / vino / butter / evoo / chili flake / pecorino |
$17.00 |
| Wild Mushroom Sacchetti garlic / chili flakes / vino / fresh herbs / pecorino / cream / truffle oil |
$21.00 |
| Spicy Chicken Tortellacci tomatoes / broccolini / garlic / jalapeño / spinach / basil / lemon parmesan cream |
$21.00 |
| Lobster + Shrimp Rigatoni garlic / shallots / tomato / spinach / evoo / vino / lemon / parmesan cream |
$31.00 |
| Shrimp + Sausage Cavatelli rst peppers / spinach / garlic / shallots / vino / mascarpone |
$23.00 |
| Greens + More | |
| House Salad mixed greens / fennel / candied pecans / gorgonzola / tomato / herb vin |
$9.00 |
| Salmon + Harvest Salad wood grilled salmon / romaine / tomato / organic kale / dried cranberries / farro / butternut squash / almonds / radish / apple / lemon vin / goat cheese |
$23.00 |
| Roasted Heirloom Beets shaved fennel / pistachio / goat cheese / orange / mixed greens / lemon vinaigrette |
$13.00 |
| Wood Grilled Shrimp + Avocado marinated shrimp / arugula / avocado / onion / charred corn / heirloom tomato / baby peppers / radish / charred lemon / evoo / maldon sea salt |
$19.00 |
| Organic Kale + Quinoa fuji apple / sunflower seeds / dates / manchego / lemon vin |
$14.00 |
| Wood Grilled Romaine grape tomato / crispy pancetta / gorgonzola / creamy asiago / fried leeks |
$14.00 |
| Red Pizzas | |
| Pepperoni + Burrata mozzarella / parmesan / oregano whipped burrata / chili flakes |
$19.00 |
| Margherita fresh mozzarella / rst tomatoes / basil / evoo / sea salt |
$18.00 |
| Chicago italian sausage / pepperoni / oregano / giardiniera / mozzarella / parmesan |
$19.00 |
| The Italian bacon / soppressata / sausage / guanciale / tomato / oregano / mozzarella / fontina |
$19.00 |
| Four Cheese mozzarella / parmesan / pecorino / fontina |
$17.00 |
| White Pizzas | |
| Prosciutto + Wild Mushroom fontina / rucola / mozzarella / truffle oil / herbs / sea salt |
$18.00 |
| Spicy Soppressata + Honey fresh mozzarella / basil / oregano / rst onions / chili flake / calabrese honey |
$18.00 |
| Artichoke + Roasted Garlic parmesan cream / herbs / fontina / pecorino / oven roasted tomato / chili flake / artichoke hearts / evoo / sea salt |
$18.00 |
| Dinner Menu – Bigger Plates | |
| Wood Grilled New York Strip 10 oz. LHA / calabrian chili butter / baby vegetables / crispy potatoes / italian salsa verde |
$27.00 |
| Filet Medallions two 3 oz. medallions / crispy potatoes / broccolini / peppers / balsamic / pesto / rst garlic / shallots / evoo |
$27.00 |
| Chicken Milan heirloom tomato bruschetta / sea salt / fresh mozzarella / arugula + frisée / balsamic glaze / spaghetti + parm cream |
$24.00 |
| Vai’s Prime Burger cheddar cheese / herb garlic aioli / lettuce / onion / tomato / brioche bun / fries |
$18.00 |
| Roasted Salmon + Spaghetti wild mushrooms / charred carrots / spinach / arugula + frisée / lemon / vino / spaghetti + parmesan cream |
$27.00 |
| Alaskan Halibut black rice risotto / charred corn / bacon / tomatoes / peppers / pesto butter sauce |
$39.00 |
| Day Boat Scallops asparagus / charred corn / baby peppers / bacon / tomatoes / calabrian chili oil |
$37.00 |
| Chicken + Black Truffle Pot pie mushrooms / grilled corn / peas / peppers / calabrese chilies / roasted carrots / herbs / sherry / cream / flaky pie crust |
$23.00 |
| Kona Rubbed Dry Aged Ribeye 12 oz. LHA reserve / 45 day dry aged / kona coffee crusted / broccolini / baby peppers / parmesan sticky potatoes / calabrese butter |
$37.00 |
| Calabrian Spiced White Fish pan seared / charred tomatoes / arugula / garlic / vino / crushed roma tomatoes / linguini fini / calabrese lemon butter |
$27.00 |
| Chicken Parmesan herb + panko breaded / pan fried / mozzarella / house sugo / rigatoni + parmesan cream / arugula + frisee |
$24.00 |
| Sides | |
| Parmesan Truffle Fries fresh cut fries / truffle oil / parmesan |
$8.00 |
| Johnny Vai’s Hot Pepper Mix balsamic / evoo / garlic |
$3.00 |
| Brussels Sprouts pecorino / bacon vinaigrette |
$10.00 |
| Spaghetti sugo / parm cream / butter / pesto / aglio olio |
$7.00 |
| Street Corn Elote calabrese aioli / colantro / manchego / smoked chili powder |
$10.00 |
| Kid’s Menu | |
| Filet Mignon wood grilled / pasta or broccolini |
$13.00 |
| Freestyle Pasta sugo / butter / pesto / alfredo / cavatappi |
$9.00 |
| Grilled Salmon wood grilled / pasta or broccolini |
$14.00 |
| Cheese Pizza marinara / mozzarella |
$9.00 |
| Mac N’ Cheese four cheese blend / cavatappi |
$9.00 |
| Burger + Fries toasted brioche bun |
$13.00 |
| Lunch Menu – Lunch Specialties | |
| Chicken + Avocado Melt dried tomato / arugula / smoked bacon / provolone / parmesan lemon aioli / sourdough |
$17.00 |
| Vai’s Prime Burger LHA Prime / wood grilled / cheddar / lettuce / tomato / onion / herb garlic aioli / brioche bun |
$18.00 |
| Chicken Milan heirloom tomato bruschetta / sea salt / fresh mozzarella / arugula + friseé / balsamic glaze / spaghetti + parm cream |
$21.00 |
| Roasted Salmon + Spaghetti wild mushrooms / charred carrots / spinach / arugula + friseé / lemon / vino / spaghetti + garlic cream |
$23.00 |
| Short Rib Grilled Cheese panini 12 hour braised short rib / provolone / caramelized cippolini onions / arugula / oven roasted tomatoes / grilled sour dough / fries |
$18.00 |
| Veggie Burger our custom veggie blend / mozzarella / avocado / roasted tomatoes / rucola / charred jalapeño / green goddess dressing / toasted brioche bun |
$16.00 |
| Natural Turkey Burger freshly ground turkey breast / herbs / avocado / beef steak tomato / shaved onion / brioche bun / stone ground mustard aioli / romaine lettuce / house cut fries |
$17.00 |
| Cheesesteak shaved New York strip / mushrooms / roasted tomatoes / arugula / fontina / roasted garlic aioli / carmelized onion / ciabatta |
$17.00 |
| Mediterranean Chicken wood grilled / caramelized onions / roasted peppers / artichoke + boursin spread / arugula / lemon oil / whole grain wheat |
$17.00 |
| Northern Italian Grinder prosciutto / spicy soppressata / pepperoni / fontina / mozzarella / herb vinaigrette / Johnny Vai’s hot pepper mix / balsamic glaze / house focaccia |
$16.00 |
| Chicken + Black Truffle Pot Pie mushrooms / grilled corn / peas / peppers / calabrese chilies / roasted carrots / herbs / sherry / cream / flaky pie crust |
$21.00 |
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Contact VAI’s Italian Inspired Restaurant Kitchen + Bar
Address: 916 Illinois Rte 59, Naperville, IL 60540
Phone: (630) 453-5200
Website: http://www.vaisnaperville.com/
Hours
| Friday | 4–10:30PM |
| Saturday | 11:30AM–10:30PM |
| Sunday | 11:30AM–9PM |
| Monday | Closed |
| Tuesday | 4–9:30PM |
| Wednesday | 4–9:30PM |
| Thursday | 4–9:30PM |
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