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    Vai's Italian Inspired Kitchen + Bar

    916 Illinois Route 59

    Naperville, IL 60540


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    Featured Items

    • Vodka Pasta

      eight finger cavatelli / garlic / pecorino / tomato cream / crispy prosciutto / chili flakes
      $23.00
    • Spicy Chicken Tortellacci

      tomatoes / broccolini / garlic / jalapeño / spinach / basil / lemon / parmesan cream
      $23.00
    • Chicken Milan

      $27.00

    Dinner

    Weekly Features

    creole spices/ baby gem/ charred campari tomato/ shaved red onion/ parmesan/ croutons/ caesar dressing
    • Nonna's Lasagna

      bolognese ragu/ whipped ricotta/ fresh pasta/ basil/ garlic/ mozzarella/ pecorino/ sugo/ toast
      OUT OF STOCK
      $27.00
    • Roasted Icelandic Cod

      $43.00
    • Wagyu Picanha + Blackened Shrimp Risotto

      4oz cut/ stone axe/ puree bread wagyu/ corn succotash/ charred peppers/ parmesan risotto/ red wine demi/ basil pesto + lemon butter sauce
      $49.00

    Small Plates

    • Crispy Arancini

      risotto cake / fontina / mozzarella / parmesan / roasted garlic / house sugo / crispy onion
      $13.00
    • Asiago Gnocchi

      tomato / spinach / chili flakes / shallots / herb + garlic brown butter / pecorino
      $14.00
    • Chicken Wings Diavolo

      charred jalapeño / ghost pepper marinade / herb garlic butter / creamy parmesan
      $19.00
    • Filet Sliders

      two each / 2oz westholme wagyu / arugula / oven roasted / tomato / carramelized onion / basil pesto aioli / brioche bun
      $21.00
    • Four Cheese Pizza Bread

      parmesan / fontina / romano / mozzerella / herb garlic butter / sea salt / evoo / chives / sugo
      $11.00
    • Fritto Misto

      flash fried calamari / shrimp / shishito peppers / asparagus / jalapeño peppers / lemon aioli
      $19.00
    • Maryland Style Crab Cake

      calabrian chili remoulade/ house dried tomato / arugula / lemon evoo
      $29.00
    • Modern Dips Trio

      grilled artichoke hummus/ calabrian pimento/ whipped feta/ baby veggies/ grilled flatbread
      $17.00
    • Spicy Peppered Shrimp

      creamy polenta / shrimp / lemon / roasted peppers / sweet corn / vino / black pepper cream
      $19.00
    • Tomato + Burrata Caprese

      wood grilled / campari tomato / basil pesto / balsamic / maldon sea salt / evoo / garlic / grilled country italian bread
      $18.00
    • Wagyu Beef Carpaccio

      premium all natural wagyu / fried capers / pickled onions / baby tomatoes / arugula / parmesan / house vinaigrette / green goddess aioli / ciabatta crostini
      $19.00
    • Whipped Ricotta & Honeycomb

      fig jam/ whipped ricotta/ grilled garlic toast/ marcona almond crumble/ evoo/ maldon sea salt
      $14.00
    • Zucchini Frittes

      parmesan / green goddess dip
      $15.00
    • Meatballs al Forno

      house sugo / parmesan / polenta / toast
      $13.00
    • Crab Bisque

      blue crab meat/ rich crab + lobster cream/ sherry/ calabrese chilies/ basil oil
      $15.00
    • Meatball Sliders

      two each/ fresh burrata/ basil pesto/ arugula/ evoo/ sea salt/ brioche bun
      $17.00
    • Add Meatball Slider

      $9.00

    Greens

    • House Salad

      mixed greens / fennel / candied pecans / gorgonzola / tomato / herb vinaigrette
      $11.00
    • Large Vai's Chopped Salad

      baby gem / mixed greens / fresh mozz / avocado / spicy soppressata / pepperoncinis / artichokes / grilled corn / charred peppers / grape tomatoes / parmesan / red wine vinaigrette
      $17.00
    • Large Wood Grilled Romaine

      grape tomato / crispy pancetta / gorgonzola / creamy parmesan / fried leeks
      $17.00
    • Kale + Apple Salad

      strawberries/ frisee/ apples/ avocado/ pumpkin seeds/ lemon feta vinaigrette
      $15.00
    • Salmon + Harvest Salad

      wood grilled salmon / romaine / tomato / organic kale / dried cranberries / farro / butternut squash / almonds / radish / apple / lemon vinaigrette / goat cheese
      $29.00
    • Small Vai's Chopped Salad

      baby gem / mixed greens / fresh mozz / avocado / spicy soppressata / pepperoncinis / artichokes / grilled corn / charred peppers / grape tomatoes / parmesan / red wine vinaigrette
      $12.00
    • Small Wood Grilled Romaine

      grape tomato / crispy pancetta / gorgonzola / creamy parmesan / fried leeks
      $12.00
    • Wood Grilled Shrimp + Avocado

      marinated shrimp / arugula / avocado / onion / charred corn / heirloom tomato / baby peppers / radishes / evoo / maldon sea salt
      $19.00
    • NO PROTEIN- Harvest Salad

      romaine/tomato/organic kale/dried cranberries/farro/butternut squash/almonds/radish/apple/lemon vinaigrette/goat cheese
      $16.00

    Pizzas

    • Artichoke + Black Garlic

      parmesan cream / herbs / fontina / pecorino / oven roasted tomato / chili flakes / artichoke hearts / evoo / sea salt
      $19.00
    • Chicago

      italian sausage / pepperoni / oregano / giardiniera / mozzarella / parmesan
      $21.00
    • Four Cheese

      mozzarella / parmesan / pecorino / fontina
      $19.00
    • Margherita

      fresh mozzarella / roasted tomatoes / basil / evoo / sea salt
      $19.00
    • Pepperoni + Burrata

      mozzarella / parmesan / oregano / whipped burrata / chili flakes
      $21.00
    • Prosciutto + Wild Mushroom

      fontina / arugula / mozzarella / truffle oil / herbs / sea salt
      $19.00
    • Roasted Chicken + Pesto

      marinated grilled chicken breast / basil pesto /chili flakes/ garlic oil / mozzarella / fontina / oven dried tomatoes / evoo
      $19.00
    • Spicy Soppressata + Honey

      fresh mozzarella / basil / oregano / roasted onions / chili flakes / calabrese honey
      $19.00
    • Pizza Rossa

      $17.00

    Pastas

    • Four Cheese Ravioli Rossa

      fresh ravioli / smoked bacon / garlic / blistered tomato / basil / vino / butter / arugula / tomato cream
      $23.00
    • Lobster + Shrimp Rigatoni

      garlic / shallots / tomato / spinach / evoo / vino / lemon / parmesan cream
      $39.00
    • Pasta Bolognese

      fresh rigatoni / classic meat sauce / pecorino
      $24.00
    • Short Rib + Rigatoni

      blistered tomatoes / garlic / chili flakes / parmesan cream / arugula / pecorino
      $27.00
    • Spag & Meatballs

      $21.00
    • Spicy Chicken Tortellacci

      tomatoes / broccolini / garlic / jalapeño / spinach / basil / lemon / parmesan cream
      $23.00
    • Spicy Shrimp + Andouille Linguine

      charred peppers/ andouille/ wood fired tomatoes/ broccolini/ spinach/ calabrian chili butter/ lemon/ spicy creole + parmesan cream/ fresh linguine
      $27.00
    • Vodka Pasta

      eight finger cavatelli / garlic / pecorino / tomato cream / crispy prosciutto / chili flakes
      $23.00
    • Wild Mushroom Pappardelle

      blistered tomatoes / garlic / herbs / vino / chili flakes / basil pesto / parmesan cream
      $23.00
    • Zucchini & Linguini Aglio e Olio

      zucchini "noodles" / tomato / lemon / garlic / vino / butter / evoo / fresh linguini / chili flakes / parmesan
      $21.00

    Bigger Plates

    • 3 Scallops + Risotto

      asparagus / charred corn / baby peppers / bacon / tomatoes / calabrian chili + lemon butter
      $39.00
    • Chicken Milan

      $27.00
    • Chicken Parmesan

      herb + panko breaded / pan fried / mozzarella / house sugo / rigatoni + parmesan cream / arugula + frisee / evoo
      $27.00
    • Chilean Sea Bass

      black rice risotto / bacon / baby peppers / corn / asparagus / tomatoes / parmesan / basil lemon butter
      $51.00
    • Filet Medallions

      two 4 oz medallions / crispy potatoes / broccolini / peppers / balsamic / pesto / roasted garlic / shallots / evoo
      $41.00
    • Hawaiian Bigeye Tuna

      Sushi grade / togarashi rubbed / wild mushrooms / shishito peppers / mini sweet peppers / parmesan risotto / pesto lemon butter / eel sauce / sea salt
      $39.00
    • Glen Cairn Reserve Salmon

      roasted baby carrots / spinach / wild mushrooms / garlic / chili flakes / linguini fini & parmesan cream / lemon butter / chimmichurri
      $39.00
    • Roasted Chicken Marsala

      pan roasted chicken breast/paillard-style/broccolini/wild mushrooms/marsala/herbs/veal demi/galletti +parmesan cream
      $29.00
    • Vai's Prime Burger

      cheddar cheese / herb garlic aioli / lettuce / onion / tomato / brioche bun / fries
      $21.00
    • Wood Grilled Hanger Steak

      8 oz. lha reserve/ wood grilled/ roasted garlic whipped potato/ french beans/ charred campari tomatoes/ wild mushroom + veal demi 
      $43.00
    • Wood Grilled Kansas City Strip Steak

      14oz bone-in cut/ 45 days dry aged/ Linz Heritage Reserve/ smoked gouda au gratin potatoes/ charred tomato/ calabrian chili butter
      $55.00
    • Bacon Wrapped Ribeye Filet

      6oz cut/ lha reserve/ baby spinach/ wild mushrooms/ baby peppers/ herb risotto cake/ peppercorn cognac sauce
      $55.00

    Sides

    • Gluten Free Bread

      $7.00
    • Hot Pepper Mix

      jalapeño / habanero / fresno chilis / garlic / balsamic / evoo
      $3.00
    • Meatballs al Forno

      house sugo / parmesan / polenta / toast
      $13.00
    • Parmesan Truffle Fries

      fresh cut fries / truffle oil / parmesan
      $11.00
    • Side Fries

      $9.00
    • Side Grilled Broccolini

      lemon / roasted garlic butter / parmesan
      $11.00
    • Side Mashed Potatoes

      $3.00
    • Side of Sauce

    • Side Polenta

      $9.00
    • Side Risotto

      $9.00
    • Side Salad

      $4.00
    • Side Spaghetti

      With your choice of sauce
      $7.00
    • Side Spinach

      $5.00
    • Truffled Cream Corn

      parmesan cream / garlic / truffle oil
      $11.00
    • Fruit Cup

      A cup of fruit
      $5.00
    • Blackened Chicken

      $7.00
    • Blackened Salmon

      $15.00
    • Blackened Shrimp

      $7.00
    • Breaded Chicken

      $10.00
    • Filet Medallion (1pc)

      $19.00
    • Grilled Chicken

      $7.00
    • Grilled Salmon

      $15.00
    • Meatball (1pc)

      $4.00
    • Sautéed Shrimp

      $7.00
    • Scallop (1pc)

      $13.00
    • SD Andouille Sausage

      $3.00
    • SD Bacon

      $2.00
    • SD Charcuterie

      $4.00
    • SD Crispy Prosciutto

      $4.00
    • SD Fried Egg

      $2.50
    • SD Grilled Shrimp

      $7.00
    • SD Italian Sausage

      $3.00
    • SD Lobster Tail

      $27.00
    • SD Pancetta

      $2.00
    • SD Pepperoni

      $1.50
    • SD Short Rib

      $15.00
    • SD Sopressata

      $2.00

    Kids

    • Adult Up-Charge

      $5.00
    • Kids Cheese Burger + Fries

      toasted brioche bun / fries
      $16.00
    • Kids Cheese Pizza

      marinara / mozzarella
      $10.00
    • Kids Crispy Chicken Tenders

      honey mustard / fries
      $13.00
    • Kids Filet Mignon

      wood grilled / pasta or broccolini
      $19.00
    • Kids Freestyle Pasta

      (choice of sauce) sugo / butter / pesto / alfredo / mac+cheese / orecchiette pasta
      $11.00
    • Kids Pepperoni Pizza

      $10.50
    • Kids Salmon

      wood grilled / pasta or broccolini
      $19.00

    Beverages

    • 12oz Pepsi Can

      $1.80
    • 12oz Diet Pepsi Can

      $1.80

    Dessert

    Desserts

    • Burnt Caramel Budino

      burnt caramel custard / maldon sea salt / whipped cream / cocoa powder
      $9.00
    • Creme Brulee

      $11.00
    • Flourless Chocolate Cake

      fresh whipped cream / chocolate sauce / vanilla bean gelato
      $11.00
    • House-Made Gelato / Sorbetto

      Chef’s choice of fresh seasonal flavors
      $8.00
    • Italian Doughnuts

      flash fried and tossed in cinnamon sugar / caramel sauce / raspberry sauce / chocolate honey
      $10.00
    • Pecan Pie

      $11.00
    • Rootbeer Float

      $9.00
    • Sandy's White Wine Cake

      moist yellow cake / cinnamon / brown sugar / sweet white wine icing / raspberry sauce / vanilla bean gelato
      $11.00
    • Tiramisu

      classic Italian style / fresh whipped cream / cocoa / caramel drizzle
      $11.00
    • White Chocolate Raspberry Cheesecake

      fresh berry + mint compote / oreo crust / marcona almonds / white chocolate mousse
      $11.00

    Family Meals

    Pasta

    • Vodka Family Package

      eight finger cavatelli/ mascarpone tomato cream/ garlic/ crispy prosciutto/ chili flake
      $89.00
    • Bolognese Family Package

      fresh rigatoni/ house made bolo sauce/ pecorino
      $89.00
    • Spicy Chicken Tortellacci Family Package

      tomatoes/ broccolini/ garlic/ jalapeño/ spinach/ basil/ lemon parmesan cream
      $99.00
    • Shrimp & Sausage Cavatelli Family Package

      Italian sausage/ shrimp/ roasted peppers/ spinach/ garlic/ shallot/ vino/ mascarpone
      $99.00

    Entree Dinner

    • Chicken Milan Family Package

      (6- 3oz. chicken breasts) Pan Fried/ Herb & Panko Crusted Chicken Breast/ Heirloom Tomatoes/ Fresh Mozzarella/ Arugula/ Garlic/ Basil/ Balsamic Glaze/ Lemon Evoo/ Sea Salt
      $105.00
    • Roasted Salmon Family Package

      (6- 3oz. salmon filets) Artichoke Hearts/ Sundried Tomato/ Spinach/ Chili Flake/ Lemon Butter
      $115.00
    • Horseradish Crusted Medallions Family Package

      (8- 3oz. filet medallions) Served with peppercorn demi sauce
      $150.00

    All hours
    Sunday11:30 am - 8:30 pm
    Monday11:30 am - 9:00 pm
    Tuesday11:30 am - 9:00 pm
    Wednesday11:30 am - 9:00 pm
    Thursday11:30 am - 9:00 pm
    Friday11:30 am - 10:00 pm
    Saturday11:30 am - 10:00 pm
    Restaurant info

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    Location

    916 Illinois Route 59, Naperville, IL 60540

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