VAI's Italian Inspired Restaurant Kitchen + Bar

We recently visited Vais to celebrate a belated birthday for our son, and wow—what a delight from start to finish! The moment we walked in, the cozy, warm, and welcoming vibe made it feel like we were settling in for something special. The food? Absolutely superb. Our family covered a good range of the menu: the chicken parm was a crispy, melty masterpiece; the blackened salmon with risotto was rich, flavorful, and perfectly cooked; and the Cajun shrimp brought just the right kick. The only tiny miss was the pasta that came with the shrimp—it leaned a little doughy, but that might just come down to personal preference or the type of pasta. For dessert, we ordered a delicious cheesecake, and to top it all off, they surprised the birthday boy with a sweet birthday treat on the house—a thoughtful touch that truly made the night feel extra special. Even though the place was packed, it never felt overwhelming. No shouting across the table, no elbow-to-elbow chaos—just a lively, comfortable space with great energy. We even managed to snag some pretty decent family photos despite the dim lighting (a birthday miracle!). Overall, we had a wonderful experience, and Vais made our celebration feel genuinely memorable. We’ll definitely be back!

I came to Vai’s before and tried their wild mushroom pappardelle which was AMAZING and I celebrated my birthday too now! Their service is immaculate regardless of rush hour and the taste is exceptional! We were a large party and ordered their margherita pizza, pesto and chicken pizza (chicken removed), and their 4 cheese. I had to get the wild mushroom pappardelle once again! 10/10 must try best Italian food in the local Naperville area!

Vai’s is one of my fave restaurants. Always good food and service with the personal touch of the owners stopping by to say hello. Our server Nicole was engaging and on top of everything. We went to dinner with another couple last night. We brought a couple bottles of our own wine, but Vai’s makes a tasty cocktail and does have a good wine list. The four of us shared three starters, the burrata, the wagyu carpaccio and the grilled octopus. The burrata was outstanding, creamy cheese on top of perfectly grilled bread. The carpaccio was good, could’ve done without the pickled onions. The octopus was a miss. Totally surprised as I order it most visits and it’s amazing. This time it was dry and chewy, however the crispy potatoes and haricot verts were perfect. For dinner, my husband had the short rib rigatoni. The pasta is made in-house and my husband loved the creamy sauce and meat tenderness. I had the grilled romaine salad and the asiago gnocchi appetizer. The salad is so tasty with the crispy pancetta and fried leeks. The gnocchi are “pillows of air,” as owner Pete described it. He was right - light as air! We were so surprised to receive two complimentary desserts at the end of our meal. That’s the kind of place this is, though. Customers are important to them! They brought us Sandy’s white wine cake and a salted caramel budino. That white wine cake was friggin’ amazing!! It’s Sandy (one if the owners’) family recipe. I wish she’d share!! It was a delicious evening! Highly recommend Vai’s.

My girlfriend wanted to go to sister restaurant Entourage, but when they were busy, we went to this favourite instead. First of all, great service from Eva - we never wanted for anything the entire time, and she arranged a tasty birthday surprise for my girlfriend before we left. Thanks Eva! We split an order of arancini to start. The tomato sauce wasn’t too overbearing, and crispy onions were a nice touch. We inhaled them. I got the Prime Burger (minus the tomato and onion) with the parmesan truffle fries. The fries had a slight flakiness to them and melted in my mouth. I got so engrossed I forgot about my burger for a moment. Rookie mistake - great flavours, and the crunch of the toasted bun added textural interest. The aioli wasn’t too messy and rounded out the flavours. McDonald’s this was not! My girlfriend got the wild mushroom papperdelle. I would have helped her but I was stuffed. Drink wise, I found plenty of N/A options besides pop, but opted for Stella Artois 0.0. My girlfriend had a cocktail and an apparently delicious red wine named 309. All in, reasonably priced.

Maddie our waitress was the best. Very attentive and polite. The food was delicious. We started with the truffle fries, and the four cheese flatbread. Our entrées included the special blackened shrimp dish, roasted salmon, chicken marsala, Long Island steak, and pork. The only thing is I ordered my steak medium well, and would recommend instead ordering it just medium. The dessert was divine…the chocolate pecan cake. highly recommend this place.

I recently threw my husband’s birthday bash at VAI’s, and it was an absolute blast! Tara was our go-to person for planning and menu ideas. And on the day of, the food and service were top-notch. We’ll definitely be back for any future gatherings, big or small.

We had such a great experience at Vai’s in Naperville this past weekend! We decided to try a new place for our anniversary, and we were so impressed! Our waitress was super attentive and made us feel really taken care of the whole night. They even surprised us with a complimentary dessert for our anniversary which was so kind. The food was delicious, and the cocktail I had was amazing. Yes, it’s a little on the pricier side, but honestly worth it for the quality and overall experience. Definitely a spot I’d recommend for a special night out, and we will for sure be back!

Amazing food and service. They were able to customize something we wanted to try to make it vegetarian. Everything we ate was flavorful. Ambience was great. Kid friendly. Will highly recommend.

Our company holiday party was last weekend in the outdoor (enclosed) patio room. Tara was a great help planning everything, and the service was outstanding! Maddie, Eva, Ava, and Trey went above and beyond to make the event perfect! The filet medallions (WOW!), chicken milan, cavatappi with parmesan cream, bruschetta, dessert tray (AMAZING!), and more were all delicious! The chef even asked about the horseradish crust for the beef and ended up making a delicious sauce for us instead. We could not have asked for a better location, food, or service!

Came here with a party of four and were promptly seated. The decor of the place is very cozy complete with multiple bonfires and fireplaces! Their menu is very large and we appreciated all the dietary restriction markings. - kale salad - the favorite! They were generous with the avocado and berries! Not overly dressed and light! - vodka pasta - it seemed the pasta was made in house, a bit doughy and sauce was slightly acidic and less creamy, mild spice - lemon crème brûlée - amazing!!! - tiramisu - light and fluffy, not dense but would have loved a bit more coffee flavor - whipped ricotta - standard, fig addition interesting touch - margherita pizza - foldable, again doughy, mild flavor - chocolate cake - amazing!!! - white wine cake - a signature for them, pretty interesting, almost tasted like apple pie! What makes this place stand out is the exceptional service!!! Thanks again!

the owner replied with a very polite and professional response thank you gary. the dish for forty dollars had three small scallops and some rice agreed there is a rising cost of seafood however when you can go to cosco and buy a huge bag of jumbo scallops for under 40 bucks there is no reason to have such a high cost on that dish any time a restaurant has the word italian in it there should always be bread its unfortunate thats the policy this is just my opinion i mean i literally left still hungry "come to vais where you will will wonder why your bills so high and you will always leave hungry" im just kidding - sort of thanks again for your your reply

We went to Vai's on a recommendation, and it was phenomenal. Every single dish was cooked to perfection, and the flavors were incredible. The manager even came by to check on us and personally invited us to their Anniversary Dinner, which made the experience feel very special. Although it's a fairly large restaurant, it still feels family-owned -- the service is attentive, and the food truly feeds the soul. Overall, it was the best restaurant experience I've had in Naperville. We'll definitely be back. Highly recommend -- you won't regret it!

My wife and I had a birthday party to attend (in the same area), which thankfully was in Naperville and of course had to come back to VAI. Though they have plenty of seating, I do recommend a reservation as this place is very busy and had plenty of parties going. Since we are part of their email list it was made even better by their offering of $25 off purchase of $75 in your birthday month or $10 off $60 purchase or more the month after (pretty sweet!). Additionally, they were so kind as to send a complementary white wine mini cake for dessert. Was really yummy! We tried some different items this time. My wife had Chicken Pesto Woodfire Pizza which she raved about. And I had the Pork Shank.the provide a large knife but didn't know why, considering it was fall off the bone tender. Maybe for the fire roasted asparagus? Also came with cauliflower purée which was so much better and tastier than mash potatoes. Bravo! Maddie, our server was wonderful. Bright, engaging, informative, attentive. VAI has a star! The owners or managers (not sure which) also visited to ensure everything was to our liking and only added to Maddie's care. If you haven't been to VAI, it's a must try. If you have, you understand why.

We got here around 5:30 on a Wednesday afternoon and they were semi busy. Good sized dining room and Bar with indoor fire place, a good amount of outdoor seating and a fire pit in front. We weren't too hungry so we decided to order a couple of drinks to start. Got the "It's Delicious" (Gin Cocktail) and it was tasty but a little too sweet for me. For snacks it was the Campari Tomato Burrata Caprese (wood grilled tomatoes-yes!), Fritto Misto (just right fried Calamari, seafood and veggies-delicious!), and Wagyu filet sliders (tasty Beef with pesto aioli). Service was fast and friendly. By the time we finished around 7, they were busy. Voted Best Italian in Naperville for a few years and for good reason. We will be back for lunch/dinner.

Was staying in naperville for a night and had a craving for italian food. Found this place on yelp and it didn't not disappointed. Upon walking in was greeted quickly and found a seat at the bar. The ambiance at the bar and restaurant was one of fun and the smell of great italian food and garlic was everywhere. The service at the bar was great and i order a kentucky bourbon barrel beer (bartender said that was his favorite) and it was tasty. when the food came it was hot temperature wise and so delicious. If you are in naperville area and looking for an italian restaurant this is the place to go! i can't wait to return!

I love Vais. Everything I've eaten here has been top-notch. I've had the carpaccio, the calamari, the fillet sliders, the filet medallion entrée, the wagyu Au Poivre, and several of their cocktails and wines by the glass. This is becoming my new favorite Monday night hang out at the bar with Mallory and Kaitlyn. They really do provide great service. Unlike the service I received at entourage. It's unfortunate but advisee is definitely better in the service department and therefore I will come here instead.

The food in this place is five star!! I simply don't have one complaint! I made a reservation for my husband and I for 7:15. We walked in at 6:50 and we were being lead to our table at 7:20. The restaurant is modern, open and welcoming. The lighting fit the atmosphere perfectly. Upon sitting down, we were greeted by our waiter within 2-3 minutes of sitting down. His name was Trey and he was awesome! Trey was knowledgeable about each section of the menu and gave the experience and confidence necessary for us to trust his word. We started off with drinks and the zucchini fries! Omg! The aioli sauce and the flavor packed in the fries were a match made in heaven! My husband and I had to make ourselves stop eating them so that we would have room for our entrees. I ordered the Braised Pork Shank on a bed of mashed potatoes with asparagus. Just see the photos....it tasted as delicious as the photo. Wanted to try the Parmesan aioli sweet corn and this corn made me put my head down on the table due to awe! I could have eaten the corn all night. Wow!!! My partner had the Herb Roasted Chicken thighs and Gnocchi. The gnocchi itself was cooked to perfection. I have to say, we paid for my meal with pure joy and satisfaction. We can't wait to go back!!

Had a very enjoyable dinner and drinks at Vai's. Busy night and the server was keeping up. The appetizer - Arancini with fried onions were a great starter. The Cajun Shrimp & Andouille Sausage on Linguine was very tasty and the Shrimp & Lobster Rigatoni was delicious. The ambiance was warm and vibrant. Definitely will be back to try other intriguing menu items.

6:15 reservation on Thursday night. Seated immediately. Place was packed! Prompt greeting by our server, Mary Kate. We ordered chicken parmesan and chicken marsala. Both were absolutely phenomenal. Service was impeccable. Love this restaurant. The food is some of the best I've had. I highly recommend Vai's.

Amazing dinner tonight at Vai's. The service was phenomenal, the food was fantastic. We started with the crab cake (10/10); for our entrees we selected the filet medallions and my husband has the short rib rigatoni. We are already planning a return trip!!

This place is really good. Staff is great! The food was wonderful! Bathrooms were clean. The whole restaurant was clean. Went on an early Saturday night. Started at the bar. Great selection. I got an ice cold draft beer and the wife got a great mocktail. The bar staff was working their asses off. We had 6 in our group. 3 different apps and all great! Everyone loved their meals and their desserts. My wife absolutely loved the polenta and incredibly tasty delicate meatballs. Only negative is how loud it was. I realize it was Saturday night and it was super packed, so I'm not holding that against them. Still a great experience.

Good atmosphere with a covered outdoor patio that was busy but service did not suffer at all. Staff is on point with water refills, recommendations, grabbing dirty dishes, etc Our food came out looking good and tasting delicious. We went for Mothers Day weekend and were excited to go here since the other reviews were great. I got the surf & turf special & it was cooked to order perfectly. My husband got the chicken pasta dish & it was spicy , pasta cooked great & chicken moist & flavorful. Tiramisu was smooth creamy & would get every time! Can't wait to go again to try more delicious food! Go check it out over a chain restaurant!

Vai is a family owned scratch kitchen with upscale Italian inspired dishes. This is our favorite restaurant. The owners are wonderful people who truly care about providing the best food and service you could ask for! We have never had a bad meal or experience here!

Great food. Great service. Happy that Vai's started lunches during the week. I have been in the evening but nice to experience with friends during the day.

Food Service Ambiance EXCELENT! Our Server Maddie K added a Special Ambiance to our Dinning Experience!

The salmon dish is one of my favorites restaurant meals of all time! This is a dish that I used to order years ago, it left the menu for a while, and now it's back.

This is my favorite restaurant in town! All menu items are made to order, so if you have any dietary needs, they can adjust accordingly. The team members are always so friendly and happy! It is hard to find genuine hospitality nowadays, so it is refreshing to dine here because I know I will always get good service. The restaurant does get a little loud, but that is a good thing; it means it is always full, so I like to make reservations. My favorite menu items are Asiago Gnocchi, Arancini al Forno, Whipped Ricotta + Honeycomb, Organic Kale Salad, and the Prosciutto + Wild Mushroom without Prosciutto because I am a vegetarian. The gnocchi is definitely my favorite item out of all of them! Their cocktails are always yummy too! They even partner with local companies for monthly cocktail specials and donate the money to their cause. Love the community building! I look forward to celebrating my birthday here again this year!

We went to Vai's for our anniversary dinner, I was not disappointed, we had the spicy shrimp for our appetizer, this dish is a must the flavor's explode with each bite, we really loved this, we also had the crab cake this dish was very good there was chunks of crab meat throughout I think this could be one of my favorites, then we had the hanger steak I had mine medium rare and it was done perfectly, it was so tasty I would definitely order this again, we also had a crème brûlée for dessert absolutely delicious, the servers were wonderful and very helpful about explaining and recommending dishes for you to try, if your looking for a nice place to go out for dinner I would recommend Vai's it's a place that covers all areas, intimate, casual, outdoor seating and a huge bar, I will definitely be going back.

I didn't have many expectations going into VAI's for a girls' night out, but I was pleasantly surprised! The restaurant was completely packed on a Friday night, which is always a good sign. We only had to wait about 10 minutes to be seated, and that was the only minor downside of the evening. Our server was fantastic--super friendly, upbeat, and full of great food and drink recommendations. Everything we ordered was absolutely delicious! The atmosphere is a little on the dark and dingy side, but honestly, the amazing food and outstanding service more than made up for it. VAI's is the perfect example of not judging a book by its cover. I am already looking forward to visiting this restaurant soon!

Italian food done well. Atmosphere is good for a date. Our server guided us helpfully.

Food: filet medallions, scallops, salmon salad, arancini, Sallys cake. All were excellent. Service top notch. Ambiance warm and welcoming.

We can always count on Vai's to offer exceptional food, ambiance and service and tonight was no exception! Went to Vai's for my birthday and did not disappoint! Had crab cake, Fillet Medallions, Mahi with Gnocchi and Pecan Pie. Exceptional!

Never had a bad meal here and service is always great, even with larger groups! Love the short rib rigatoni and the mushroom pappardelle

Vai's is one of my fave restaurants. Always good food and service with the personal touch of the owners stopping by to say hello. We went to dinner with another couple last night. We brought a couple bottles of our own wine, but Vai's makes a tasty cocktail and does have a good wine list. Our server Nicole was engaging and on top of everything. The four of us shared three starters, the burrata, the wagyu carpaccio and the grilled octopus. The burrata was outstanding, creamy cheese on top of perfectly grilled bread. The carpaccio was good, could've done without the pickled onions. The octopus was a miss. Totally surprised as I order it most visits and it's amazing. This time it was dry and chewy, however the crispy potatoes and haricot verts were perfect. For dinner, my husband had the short rib rigatoni. The pasta is made in-house and my husband loved the creamy sauce and meat tenderness. I had the grilled romaine salad and the asiago gnocchi appetizer. The salad is so tasty with the crispy pancetta and fried leeks. The gnocchi are "pillows of air," as owner Pete described it. He was right - light as air! We were so surprised to receive two complimentary desserts at the end of our meal. That's the kind of place this is, though. Customers are important to them! They brought us Sandy's white wine cake and a salted caramel budino. That white wine cake was friggin' amazing!! It's Sandy (one if the owners') family recipe. I wish she'd share!! It was a delicious evening! Highly recommend Vai's.

I see why Naperville residents are keeping this place a hidden gem! I don't give many places 5 stars but VAI.....job well done. For both experiences we were seated in the bar area, but the first was at a small highboy table awkwardly placed in the bar area. We didn't complain because they were accommodating (remember this wasn't our first choic This review is based on 2 visits. My honey and I stopped in at VIA's for the first visit a few weeks ago and only because the place we went to first had zero reservations or bar seats available. I ordered the spicy sopprasata and honey neopolitan pizza and he had the VAI prime burger. Delicious The pizza was a perfect mix of sweet from the hot honey and spicy from the sopprassata. My honey's burger was deliciously seasoned and cooked perfectly. Paired with the Parmesan truffle fries....yummers!!!! Our second visit was just as sweet. It was lunch time when we arrived. My honey order their cheesesteak sandwich with their Parmesan truffle fries and ordered the spicy sopprassata with hot honey (yes it's my fav!) They never disappoint! Check them out!

Made the reservation the night before for 6:15pm the following day and I'm glad I did. We were seated fairly quickly and the restaurant was packed and very lively. It was a bit loud inside but definitely not the restaurants fault. Our server came by to bring us water and the menus when we were seated but about 20 minutes had gone by before we saw her again. Definitely not her fault, it was clearly busier than the restaurant anticipated so I think they were bit short staffed, again not the restaurants fault, just remember to be patient! We heard this was the best Italian food in Naperville so we were excited to check it out for ourselves! We ordered the Arancini al Forno and Wood Grilled Romaine Salad for appetizers. The Arancini was topped with fried onions which added a nice flavor to the arancini. The sauce they were in was also very nice, not too sweet or bland either, very balanced. The Arancini had the most perfect crunch when I bit into it. They were fried perfectly and had a decent flavor. I will say they'll had way more cheese than risotto in them which kind of over powered the flavors.. I have had better but they were still good. The Wood Grilled Romain Salad was really good. The lettuce was still crispy and had a really nice smokey taste. It had delicious dressing and toppings in it. A great way to start the evening. For entres, we ordered the Vodka Pasta,the Spicy Chicken Tortellacci, the Short Rib Rigatoni, and the Pasta Bolognese. All of their pasta is made in house and are very fresh. The best one I have to say was the Short Rib Rigatoni, the Short Rib was tender and added such good flavor to the pasta. The pasta served with it were enormous which required you to cut into it before taking a bit overall an amazing dish! The Vodka Pasta was okay honestly, the pasta served with it was pretty thick and I dont think it was cooked all the way so I taste more dough than the sauce in the pasta.. The Spicy Chicken Tortellacci had jalapeños in it making it pretty spicy but the bell peppers soaked up a lot of the sauce and flavor making for a really nice and fresh dish with a bit of heat. And the Pasta Bolognese was honestly the best bolognese I've ever had. It was well balanced, not greasy at all and the pasta was cooked perfectly. Truly an incredible bolognese! All the pastas were served with two slices of garlic bread which were nice to eat with the meal and good for soaking up sauce. Over all it was a really great meal, I wish I had gotten a different pasta in the Vodka pasta but really with the way everything else was just so delicious, I could only give this restaurant 5 starts, they deserve nothing less!

We arrived about 15 minutes before closing after attending a funeral, and the staff couldn't have been more welcoming. They kindly seated us in the patio room. In the rush of closing, there was a bit of a mix-up--communication between the host and waitstaff slipped--so it took a little while to get our orders. The owner came out personally to apologize, which was incredibly thoughtful. She brought us two complimentary appetizers--Zucchini Frittes and Asiago Gnocchi--and both were absolutely delicious. The wine list was excellent as well. I had the four-cheese ravioli--amazing! My husband ordered the fettuccine Alfredo, which he liked a lot, though he thought the noodles were a little firmer than he prefers (he's picky!). I also tried the cheesy noodles and they were killer good. Despite being the last table on a rainy weeknight, the service remained excellent throughout the evening. We're so grateful for their warm hospitality. Highly recommend dining here.

Always the best experience! We decided to try new dishes this time and they were all delicious!! Vai's is our favorite restaurant and the service can't be beat!

The food was excellent as always, with server attentive, and atmosphere warm and inviting!

I just can't say enough good things about this place. I came here on my birthday, and by the time I ordered from the menu, my expectations had already been exceeded with service. I literally felt like I could've been on an upper floor in downtown Chicago at a restaurant. It felt curated. My experience intentional and every detail considered. The food was excellent and let me be honest. My meal was so good that I had tears come to my eyes. The chef obviously made it with integrity and sincerity, and I could taste it. I asked to see the chef. I had to put my eyes on the person who put actual love in the food because in my culture that says it all. He came out andI also left comment cards. Highly recommend!

I hosted a private dinner event at VAI's and can't speak highly enough of how great everything was. To the original booking, choosing a menu, to the event itself: everything went smooth and felt so personal. The staff I worked with to set up the dinner and the staff that helped us that night were so understanding and went above and beyond to ensure a great event! On top of that the food and drinks were amazing. We had family style apps and salad, everyone was able to pick an entree from a list of options, and assorted desserts. All of my guests raved about how great the food was! I would love to go back for a normal dinner service, but to anyone looking to book an event in one of their private dining spaces - do it!

Found Val's on Yelp and the great reviews are what brought me here. Popular dinner spot on a Wednesday night as the parking lot and restaurant were full which is another sign that I chose the right place. In addition to the restaurant they also offer outdoor seating most likely just seasonally. So many unique dishes on the appetizer menu made it difficult to pick just one. My server recommended the Compari tomato and burrata caprese so I went for it and I'm glad I did because it was amazing. The bread had a slight char on it, the mozzarella was piled on and the cherry tomato's with the balsamic poured over the top all worked perfectly together. I've been on the road eating out at similar type restaurants all week and that was one of the best things that I ate all week. I would come back to have that again. For dinner I had the Chicken Milan which was prepared well and tasted good but not good enough to order again. Shout out to my server JP for the great recommendations and the outstanding service.

I ordered the salmon with mashed potatoes, arugula mushrooms and carrots . They were stingy with the veggies but my meal was very good.

My boyfriend and I came here recently for a nicer dinner out. It's good that you can make reservations because this place was very crowded! We were sort of in the middle of it all, at a table that backed up to another tier of diners behind us at tables in a very low "balcony" area (when we were all seated, my head was about at the level of these other people's elbows). There are also booths that would have been a bit more removed from other diners. Our waiter kept a good eye on us but seemed rather harried because it was so busy and at one point was roped in to something with another table and a manager. Nonetheless, we had good service for him. The food was generally good. We started with pillow-soft gnocchi, probably the best I have ever had anywhere. For our entrees, my boyfriend got the four-cheese ravioli, which he thought was delicious. I got the day boat scallops with risotto; the scallops were nicely cooked, not tough or overdone, and the risotto had a good flavor, but there was SO much oil/sauce in it that it was just drowning! I don't know if it was added at the end as a plating touch, but because there was so much it ended up burying the unctuous texture that risotto is known for, so the whole point of the dish is rather lost. I'll actually be back in a few weeks because my best friend had already planned her birthday dinner here before we went out to dinner this night, so we'll see which is the better experience.

Saw this restaurant had nice reviews but I was not impressed. I owned two Italian restaurants in NYC in 1980 that were top notch mid Manhattan east side and I know food quality and good customer service. Had grilled octopus was super hard. Had grill oysters could not even see oysters with bunch garnish on top. Had Wagu sliders and I don't believe it's Wagu meat. Was super tough with hard nerves inside. The sliders did not even have nice grill sear was tasteless. Had chicken masala demi glazed no flavor and broccolini rock hard with pasta cream sauce bad combination mess on plate. Ownership you can do better!!

Came back to celebrate my birthday and everything was just as sensational as my first visit. Our waitress Jazlyn was amazing, and all our plates looked and tasted fantastic. VAI's is quickly becoming a family favorite and deserves all the praise it gets.

Amazing food and drinks. Friday night was packed. We had made reservations in advance. They have a nice fire pit in front to keep you warm on cooler nights. The patio was open and is perfect on warm nights. Inside has dim lighting great for a date night. Black booths and brown wood tables. Came here for a girls night. Had ordered a few small plates to share. Had the whipped ricotta and honeycomb, which was very light and sweet. Maryland style crab cake, which had chunky pieces and isn't fried or crispy on the outside if that is what you were expecting. Was still delicious with a small little arugula salad next to it. Wood roasted mussels were delicious and served with toast to soak up the yummy sauce. Spicy peppered shrimp had a small kick and paired really well with the polenta. Very filling. My main dish i got was mushroom pappardelle. Lots of mushroom with thick noodles in Parmesan cream. Had toast to dip and into the sauce. Couldn't stop eating it. Also had the white sangria. Very light and had fresh fruits in it. Dessert had the Expresso martini. Went down very smooth and wasn't too strong. Well to me it wasn't. My friends ordered some desserts for all the share. Creme brulee had a hint of lemon and very creamy. Tiramisu very light and had the right balance. Wasnt too heavy on the alcohol flavor.

The food was amazing and our server Mary Kate was incredible. Very attentive and knowledgeable of the menu. Went with some guests that own or manage high end restaurants they were very impressed with her service. Only other piece of feedback is that the ambiance and decor needs some updating but that's not a deal breaker. This place is great .

After a long drive, my sister and I had a taste for some great Italian cuisine without making the drive into the city for my favorites. This was a good find! Large, beautiful place with great service and friendly staff, I knew we had come to the right place. We were hungry and sometimes that can cloud our judgement but our dishes were almost lick the plate good! The burrata was amazing and our entrees continued the trend. Paired perfectly with the dry wines that were recommended, everything combined for a meal that hit the spot. Great Italian restaurant for the burbs and overall as well!

Amazing food, atmosphere and service. Definitely will go back to experience additional food options.

The food is great. Service sometimes ok other times not that great. Room to work on service.

VAI's Italian Inspired Kitchen + Bar in Naperville has to be one of the best eateries I've ever visited. It was recommended by the great staff at Halo Heat Sauna across the way. Vai's modern take on Italian cuisine, emphasizes freshness and creativity. I appreciated the range of flavorful dishes, inventive pasta and delightful desserts. I went for salad, and ended up trying at least 5 other things. My family and I couldn't get enough!

The food is very good and the vibe is cozy. The staff was attentive so definitely recommend!

We love this restaurant. We have dined here multiple times and have always had a great experience. The wait staff is amazing and does a great job of listening and recommending and have never been steered wrong. We enjoy the location and plan to continue to come back. The weekly emails as well as the picture menu is an amazing asset as it helped with the most recent visit with other family members that were unfamiliar with the location and were a bit pickier. Great job!

Vai's has always been a neighborhood favorite and now that their open Monday's I'm ecstatic! Went with friends for our monthly girls night out and everyone was so happy with our choice. We ordered the burrata with fresh pesto, roasted cherry tomatoes. We added the prosciutto for $4 and the extra taste brings the appetizer to a perfect bite. Sorry we attacked that before I could snap a picture. We all ordered the salmon with mushroom risotto and veggies with a touch of arugula. Each of us got different temperatures on the salmon and each order was perfectly cooked. Service was attentive , and while the server offered wine samples to make our bottle selection, they did not pour second glasses past our first one, which I was a bit disappointed by.

Arancini al Forno Parmesan Truffle Fries Wild Mushroom Pappardelle Day Boat Scallops + Risotto This is a really classy place - lots of fires and dark wood and a very inviting atmosphere. Not stuffy at all. It gets really busy though so make sure you have a reservation for dinner. Putting aside the truffle fries all of this was outstanding. This is maybe the best arancini I've ever had. Definitely a place to add to my regular rotation.

Had never been here but had my baby shower here. The food was SO delicious like I mean my family, friends still mention how good it was and my shower was nearly a year ago now. We've been back twice since and it's great.