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VAI's Italian Inspired Restaurant Kitchen + Bar is a culinary haven in the heart of Naperville, IL. Our restaurant serves up authentic Italian cuisine with a modern twist, using only the freshest ingredients to craft dishes that delight the senses. As a gluten-free restaurant, we cater to patrons with dietary restrictions, offering a range of options that are just as delicious as they are safe. Indulge in our signature pizza takeout options, featuring hand-tossed crusts and creative toppings. Or, explore our menu of small plates, perfect for sharing with friends and family. We're also proud to offer a variety of vegan restaurant and vegetarian restaurant options, ensuring there's something for everyone at our table. At VAI's Italian Inspired Restaurant Kitchen + Bar, we're dedicated to providing an exceptional dining experience that will leave you feeling like part of the family. Join us for lunch, dinner, or happy hour and taste the difference for yourself. Visit us today at 916 Illinois Rte 59, Naperville, IL 60540!

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Christian Wietholt
Christian Wietholt -Local Guide
6 years ago
This place was surprisingly nice and a refreshing change compared to other so called Italian restaurants. It was certainly on the pricy side, but the good had a good quality and our server was also nice. They have a nice outside patio with high glass...Read More
Kriti Anand
Kriti Anand -Local Guide
a year ago
I recently had the pleasure of dining at Vai's in Naperville, and I was blown away by the food, service, and atmosphere.The menu features a wide variety of Italian dishes, all made with fresh, high-quality ingredients.For dessert, I had the tiramisu, which was the perfect...Read More
Food: 5/5Service: 5/5Atmosphere: 5/5
Chelseas World
Chelseas World -Local Guide
6 months ago
I can’t say enough great things about this place! We went on a whim because we wanted to try something new and it was the best decision!! The vibes of this place are amazing! So inviting and cozy! I love the dark atmosphere!!! The service...Read More
Food: 5/5Service: 5/5Atmosphere: 5/5
Melinda
Melinda -Local Guide
a year ago
Stumbled upon this place during our day trip. The atmosphere is dark, but classy. We sat at the bar as usual. There were three bartenders and they all took turns taking care of us, so service was extremely efficient. We had Danny most of the...Read More
Food: 5/5Service: 5/5Atmosphere: 5/5
Hungryasabear
Hungryasabear -Local Guide
9 months ago
Wonderful atmosphere and fantastic staff. Food was incredible! Nichole did such a great job and really all the staff running food worked so quickly and were very polite. We had heard good things about this place and finally had the chance to eat here ourselves....Read More
Food: 5/5Service: 5/5Atmosphere: 5/5
Renee Zwirek
Renee Zwirek
9 months ago
Our daughter celebrated a St. Patrick’s Day birthday yesterday and our lunch was perfect! It was our first time at VAI’s Restaurant. Our server was Elias and he was great! Very kind, helpful, and fun. My personal favorite is that he was attentive and didn’t...Read More
Food: 5/5Service: 5/5Atmosphere: 5/5
Karis Velut
Karis Velut
5 months ago
We love eating at Vai’s! Every time we come, the food is outstanding and the place has a really cool vibe. Last night we made reservations to celebrate my husband’s birthday. This time we requested to sit out on the patio. It was beautiful! We...Read More
Food: 5/5Service: 5/5Atmosphere: 5/5
Nick Sexton
Nick Sexton
2 months ago
This going to be quick. Cosmo martini was the best ive had and ive had thousands of them. Beef Carpaccio was elite, best ive had. Wife had the tomato and burrata- which was insane in the flavor. I had the chicken parm. Elite and the...Read More
Food: 5/5Service: 5/5Atmosphere: 5/5
Anusha Malik
Anusha Malik -Local Guide
7 months ago
Tried this restaurant on a Friday night. The restaurant was super busy. We had prior reservation so I would recommend to have it done in advance rather than walk in. We started off with Crispy Eggplant Fritti and Campari Tomato + Burrata Caprese which...Read More
Food: 5/5Service: 5/5Atmosphere: 5/5
Jessica Sikes
Jessica Sikes -Local Guide
2 years ago
The first time we came here, we were absolutely thrilled with the food. So tonight we came for our anniversary and oh. my. gosh.....Okay let's talk about the number one reason you go to a restaurant: the food. I have never in my almost 29...Read More
Rick Stone
Rick Stone -Local Guide
a year ago
The restaurant was jumping when we arrived on a Friday night. Luckily, we had reservations and were sat only minutes after our arrival time. The staff seemed somewhat organized for the chaos that stood on the patio, in the breezeway and in front of the...Read More
Food: 5/5Service: 5/5Atmosphere: 4/5
VK
VK -Local Guide
3 months ago
Overall a great experience. Our waitress was very friendly, and the food was decent. We ordered the New York strip, chicken Milan, and the vodka pasta. All were great, I recommend every dish!Parking: There are multiple parking lots you can park in
Food: 4/5Service: 5/5Atmosphere: 5/5
Puja Jadav
Puja Jadav -Local Guide
a month ago
Visited here for our anniversary, food was great and the service was even better. My favorite was the eggplant appetizer, very crispy with a delicious side salad. Pizza was fresh with a good cheese pull. Pasta was very well seasoned (better than some we had...Read More
Food: 4/5Service: 5/5Atmosphere: 4/5
Keith Carey
Keith Carey
2 months ago
I recently dined at Vai’s Italian Restaurant in Naperville, IL with a group of 27 people while on a business trip, and it was an incredible experience from start to finish. The moment we pulled up, we could tell the place was exquisite.We had a...Read More
Food: 5/5Service: 5/5Atmosphere: 5/5
Colin Gonsalves
Colin Gonsalves -Local Guide
3 months ago
We recently dined at VAI Restaurant in Naperville and had a mixed experience. We started with the Crispy Eggplant Fritti, which was good, but we found it lacking in balsamic glaze. After requesting more, we were surprised to see an additional charge for it on...Read More
Food: 4/5Service: 5/5Atmosphere: 4/5
Tony Johnson
Tony Johnson -Local Guide
4 months ago
Excellent food, outstanding service from Alissa, great atmosphere, and reasonably priced. Definitely would go back, definitely would recommend to friends and family.The sea bass was delicious and expertly presented. The zucchini fritti appetizer also was incredible.Truly memorable dining experience.
Food: 5/5Service: 5/5Atmosphere: 5/5
Avi H
Avi H -Local Guide
5 months ago
May have found one of my most favorite restaurants in Naperville. I’ve lived in the area for a while and have often passed by it on Route 59, but never really thought much of it. I then ran into a post in the r/Naperville subreddit...Read More
Food: 5/5Service: 5/5Atmosphere: 5/5
SK R
SK R -Local Guide
6 months ago
This place is always busy. Parking is awful ( they do have more parking around but know that there are other busy businesses around it and it is a very busy area. 300 spots are not enough) but The food is really good!...Read More
Food: 5/5Service: 3/5Atmosphere: 4/5
Deepak Mehta
Deepak Mehta -Local Guide
8 months ago
Vai's Italian kitchen is by far our most favorite place in the Naperville/Aurora/Plainfield area. The food quality is like one of the finer downtown Chicago restaurants quality. Their covered patio with firplace is a treat to sit and enjoy meals. The service...Read More
Food: 5/5Service: 5/5Atmosphere: 5/5
Ellie Z
Ellie Z
a year ago
Walked in at 7 to have dinner and Vais but it was so busy the wait was over an hour and half, it smelled amazing when we walked in so we asked the host if we can have a reservation and they only had 9pm...Read More
Food: 5/5Service: 5/5Atmosphere: 5/5
Stephanie
Stephanie -Local Guide
2 weeks ago
This was our first time here, we went on Sunday. A table of 7. We were seated right away in the covered patio which was absolutely beautiful. Our waitress was absolutely amazing! It was a young woman with dark hair. She was so sweet and...Read More
Food: 4/5Service: 5/5Atmosphere: 5/5
Stephanie Feliciano
Stephanie Feliciano -Local Guide
a month ago
I decided to give Vai's a try, despite having to drive 1 hour, after searching for the best Italian restaurants and WOW! I'm SO glad I did.I brought my sister with me to celebrate her birthday and the entire experience was such a delight. From...Read More
Food: 5/5Service: 5/5Atmosphere: 5/5
Saul Ramirez-Rodriguez
Saul Ramirez-Rodriguez -Local Guide
4 months ago
I visited Vai’s to savor some delicious Italian cuisine, and Vai’s certainly delivered.We opted for the patio seating on a beautiful, warm day. Our waiter was outstanding, providing invaluable assistance with our food and drink choices. We began with the Peppered Shrimp, which was served...Read More
Food: 5/5Service: 5/5Atmosphere: 5/5
Grace Feliciano
Grace Feliciano -Local Guide
a year ago
We celebrated my daughters’ birthdays, party of 9, so we had a mix of the entrees. My favorite of everything was the fried zucchini. Rest was good but not necessarily enough for me to go out of my way to come specifically here. I enjoyed...Read More
Food: 2/5Service: 3/5Atmosphere: 3/5
Carolina Abreu
Carolina Abreu
a month ago
Great restaurant, great service, amazing food.I went in last night to have dinner with my friend, I was greeted by the hostess and was taken to my table, she was younger and had dark hair, I’m sad that I forgot her name. She was extremely...Read More
Food: 5/5Service: 5/5Atmosphere: 5/5
Cheryl Rader
Cheryl Rader -Local Guide
a week ago
You don’t feel as if you are next to Hiway 59 once you enter VAIs. The atmosphere is quiet, relaxing, friendly and inviting. Having dined there multiple times and ordering something different each time I am confident saying the food is excellent. Many times I...Read More
Food: 5/5Service: 5/5Atmosphere: 5/5
Double D Reviews
Double D Reviews -Local Guide
5 months ago
We've been interested in visiting Vais for a while now so we decided to celebrate our anniversary here. We were not disappointed.First off our server, Nicole, was terrific. She was very personable, very friendly, and very sweet. We always have a more difficult time dining...Read More
Food: 5/5Service: 5/5Atmosphere: 4/5
Sherin Jose
Sherin Jose
4 months ago
Food: 5/5Service: 5/5Atmosphere: 5/5
Julia Eskander
Julia Eskander
a week ago
We love VAI’s! Hosted a friends 40th birthday party and everything was amazing!! Huge thank you to Sandra and Jason! Everything was perfect, food was delicious, we had an amazing time! Highly recommend you to have lunch/dinner or book your next private event with them!...Read More
Food: 5/5Service: 5/5Atmosphere: 5/5
Ana James
Ana James
4 days ago
UPDATE: We emailed them and they never responded. Disappointed by their service and will not be recommending.My husband and I visited for our anniversary dinner. The food at Vai's is delicious. However, we were surprised by the rude service we received. When we entered the...Read More
Food: 4/5Service: 1/5Atmosphere: 4/5
Tariq Masood
Tariq Masood
2 months ago
Dinner here was 10/10! The atmosphere was nice, friendly staff, and the food was amazing. All the food was served just as if they took it straight off the stove/grill. The wings were one of the best I have had and for the entree the...Read More
Food: 5/5Service: 5/5Atmosphere: 5/5
Alec Dorn
Alec Dorn -Local Guide
a month ago
Food was delicious, at our table we had the Shrimp and Sausage pasta, Vodka pasta with chicken and Chicken Milan. We would absolutely all get those same dishes on our next visit! Our waiter was super charasmatic as well, which really contributed to the overall...Read More
Food: 5/5Service: 5/5Atmosphere: 4/5
Byron Walker
Byron Walker -Local Guide
4 months ago
absolute treasure for anyone who loves authentic, mouth-watering Italian cuisine. From the moment you walk in, you’re greeted with a warm and inviting atmosphere that perfectly blends modern elegance with a touch of rustic charm. The staff is incredibly friendly and attentive, making you feel...Read More
Food: 5/5Service: 5/5Atmosphere: 5/5
Amit Raj
Amit Raj
3 months ago
We hosted an event here in the back patio and we don’t regret it! Tara from the beginning was really great to work with the coordinating etc! The day of was amazing! The service, the food, the drinks, everything! . people were so impressed with...Read More
Food: 5/5Service: 5/5Atmosphere: 5/5
Gillise Warren
Gillise Warren
2 months ago
I had a baby shower a Vai's on Sunday for my daughter. Tara, the sales manager, worked with me to reserve my date and menu. She was very kind and helpful. When I arrived for the shower, Sandy and Jason were...Read More
Food: 5/5Service: 5/5Atmosphere: 5/5
Elizabeth Saldana
Elizabeth Saldana -Local Guide
3 months ago
Our family brought my (very picky) grandma for dinner here, and the server/kitchen were very accommodating with her food preferences. They were able to make her a pasta dish that wasn’t in the menu, which was super helpful.Elijah the server was great! I think everyone...Read More
Food: 5/5Service: 5/5

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