VAI's Italian Inspired Restaurant Kitchen + Bar Menu

4.7
(2,325+ Reviews)
  • Weekly Features

    • Corned Beef Brisket & Cabbage

      roasted corned beef/ truffled parmesan sticky potatoes/ braised cabbage/ roasted baby carrots/ thyme/ calabrian chili honey glaze/ stone ground mustard aioli
      $29.00
      Corned Beef Brisket & Cabbage
    • Shepard's Pie

      beef tenderloin/ wild mushrooms/ roasted carrots/ grilled corn/ peas/ garlic/ herbs/ calabrian chilies/ veal demi/ roasted garlic whipped potato crust/ parmesan
      $29.00
      Shepard's Pie
    • Fish & Chips

      east coast cod/ calabrian chili + peroni pilsner battered/ rosemary + parmesan fries/ spicy remoulade/ veggie slaw/ grilled lemon
      $27.00
      Fish & Chips
    • Reuben Crispy Rolls

      sauerkraut/ aged swiss cheese/ louie dressing/ cucumber salad
      $19.00
      Reuben Crispy Rolls
    • Grasshopper Pie

      chocolate chip mint gelato/ stracciatella gelato/ oreo cookie crust/ toffee/ caramel/ chocolate sauce/ whipped cream/ mint oil
      $11.00
  • Small Plates

    • Arancini al Forno

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

      tomato / spinach / chili flakes / shallots / herb + garlic brown butter / pecorino
      $13.00
      Asiago Gnocchi
    • Chicken Wings Diavolo

      charred jalapeño / ghost pepper marinade / herb garlic butter / creamy parmesan
      $16.00
      Chicken Wings Diavolo
    • Four Cheese Pizza Bread

      parmesan / fontina / romano / mozzerella / herb garlic butter / sea salt / evoo / chives / sugo
      $9.00
    • Fritto Misto

      flash fried calamari / shrimp / shishito peppers / asparagus / jalapeño peppers / lemon aioli
      $17.00
      Fritto Misto
    • Italian Bean Dip

      garbanzo beans / tahini / evoo / roasted garlic / lemon / marinated olives / roasted red pepper / blistered tomato / grilled flatbread
      $15.00
      Italian Bean Dip
    • Maryland-Style Crab Cake

      jumbo lump crab / lemon beurre blanc / house dried tomato / frisée
      $25.00
      Maryland-Style Crab Cake
    • Mushroom Carpaccio

      portobello / pickled onion / evoo / goat cheese cream / balsamic / parmesan
      $16.00
      Mushroom Carpaccio
    • New England Clam Chowder

      chopped clams / cream / pancetta / vino
      $11.00
    • Spicy Peppered Shrimp

      creamy polenta / shrimp / lemon / roasted peppers / sweet corn / vino / black pepper cream
      $16.00
      Spicy Peppered Shrimp
    • Tomato + Burrata Caprese

      wood grilled / campari tomato / basil pesto / balsamic / maldon sea salt / evoo / garlic / grilled country italian bread
      $17.00
    • Wagyu Beef Carpaccio

      premium all natural wagyu / fried capers / pickled onions / baby tomatoes / arugula / parmesan / house vinaigrette / green goddess aioli / ciabatta crostini
      $17.00
      Wagyu Beef Carpaccio
    • Wagyu Filet Sliders

      two each / 2oz westholme wagyu / arugula / oven roasted / tomato / carramelized onion / basil pesto aioli / brioche bun
      $21.00
    • Whipped Ricotta & Honeycomb

      fig jam/ whipped ricotta/ grilled garlic toast/ marcona almond crumble/ evoo/ maldon sea salt
      $13.00
      Whipped Ricotta & Honeycomb
    • Wood Roasted Mussels

      pancetta / grilled corn / tomatoes / roasted garlic herb butter / chilies / vino / lemon / toast
      $19.00
      Wood Roasted Mussels
    • Zucchini Frittes

      parmesan / green goddess dip
      $14.00
      Zucchini Frittes
  • Greens

    • Braised Pear Salad

      white wine + cinnamon braised d’anjou pears / mixed greens / dried cherries / shaved fennel / goat cheese / pistachio / balsamic vinaigrette
      $15.00
      Braised Pear Salad
    • House Salad

      mixed greens / fennel / candied pecans / gorgonzola / tomato / herb vinaigrette
      $9.00
      House Salad
    • Small Wood Grilled Romaine

      grape tomato / crispy pancetta / gorgonzola / creamy parmesan / fried leeks
      $9.00
      Small Wood Grilled Romaine
    • Large Wood Grilled Romaine

      grape tomato / crispy pancetta / gorgonzola / creamy parmesan / fried leeks
      $14.00
      Large Wood Grilled Romaine
    • Salmon + Harvest Salad

      wood grilled salmon / romaine / tomato / organic kale / dried cranberries / farro / butternut squash / almonds / radish / apple / lemon vinaigrette / goat cheese
      $27.00
      Salmon + Harvest Salad
    • 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
      $10.00
      Small Vai's Chopped Salad
    • 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
      $16.00
      Large Vai's Chopped Salad
    • Wood Grilled Shrimp + Avocado

      marinated shrimp / arugula / avocado / onion / charred corn / heirloom tomato / baby peppers / radishes / evoo / maldon sea salt
      $19.00
      Wood Grilled Shrimp + Avocado
  • Pizzas

    • Artichoke + Roasted Garlic

      parmesan cream / herbs / fontina / pecorino / oven roasted tomato / chili flakes / artichoke hearts / evoo / sea salt
      $18.00
      Artichoke + Roasted Garlic
    • Chicago

      italian sausage / pepperoni / oregano / giardiniera / mozzarella / parmesan
      $19.00
      Chicago
    • Four Cheese

      mozzarella / parmesan / pecorino / fontina
      $17.00
      Four Cheese
    • Margherita

      fresh mozzarella / roasted tomatoes / basil / evoo / sea salt
      $18.00
      Margherita
    • Pepperoni + Burrata

      mozzarella / parmesan / oregano / whipped burrata / chili flakes
      $19.00
      Pepperoni + Burrata
    • Prosciutto + Wild Mushroom

      fontina / arugula / mozzarella / truffle oil / herbs / sea salt
      $18.00
      Prosciutto + Wild Mushroom
    • Roasted Chicken + Pesto

      marinated grilled chicken breast / basil pesto /chili flakes/ garlic oil / mozzarella / fontina / oven dried tomatoes / evoo
      $18.00
      Roasted Chicken + Pesto
    • Spicy Soppressata + Honey

      fresh mozzarella / basil / oregano / roasted onions / chili flakes / calabrese honey
      $18.00
      Spicy Soppressata + Honey
  • Pastas

    • Four Cheese Ravioli Rossa

      fresh ravioli / smoked bacon / garlic / blistered tomato / basil / vino / butter / arugula / tomato cream
      $21.00
      Four Cheese Ravioli Rossa
    • Lobster + Shrimp Rigatoni

      garlic / shallots / tomato / spinach / evoo / vino / lemon / parmesan cream
      $39.00
      Lobster + Shrimp Rigatoni
    • Pasta Bolognese

      fresh rigatoni / classic meat sauce / pecorino
      $22.00
      Pasta Bolognese
    • Shrimp + Sausage Cavatelli

      pancetta / roasted peppers / spinach / garlic / shallots / vino / mascarpone
      $24.00
      Shrimp + Sausage Cavatelli
    • Spag & Meatballs

      $19.00
    • Spicy Chicken Tortellacci

      tomatoes / broccolini / garlic / jalapeño / spinach / basil / lemon / parmesan cream
      $22.00
      Spicy Chicken Tortellacci
    • Vodka Pasta

      eight finger cavatelli / garlic / pecorino / tomato cream / crispy prosciutto / chili flakes
      $21.00
      Vodka Pasta
    • Wild Mushroom Pappardelle

      blistered tomatoes / garlic / herbs / vino / chili flakes / basil pesto / parmesan cream
      $21.00
      Wild Mushroom Pappardelle
    • Zucchini & Linguini Aglio e Olio

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

    • 2 Scallops + Risotto

      asparagus / charred corn / baby peppers / bacon / tomatoes / calabrian chili + lemon butter
      $27.00
      2 Scallops + Risotto
    • 3 Scallops + Risotto

      asparagus / charred corn / baby peppers / bacon / tomatoes / calabrian chili + lemon butter
      $39.00
      3 Scallops + Risotto
    • Braised Pork Shank

      braised low & slow / 16oz cut / asparagus / tomato chutney / cauliflower puree / garlic / natural birria jus
      $33.00
    • Chicken Milan

      $25.00
    • Chicken Parmesan

      herb + panko breaded / pan fried / mozzarella / house sugo / rigatoni + parmesan cream / arugula + frisee / evoo
      $25.00
      Chicken Parmesan
    • Chilean Sea Bass

      black rice risotto / bacon / baby peppers / corn / asparagus / tomatoes / parmesan / basil lemon butter
      $43.00
      Chilean Sea Bass
    • Filet Medallions

      two 3 oz medallions / crispy potatoes / broccolini / peppers / balsamic / pesto / roasted garlic / shallots / evoo
      $29.00
      Filet Medallions
    • Pan Roasted Salmon

      roasted baby carrots / spinach / wild mushrooms / garlic / chili flakes / linguini fini & parmesan cream / lemon butter / chimmichurri
      $29.00
    • Roasted Chicken Marsala

      pan roasted chicken breast/paillard-style/broccolini/wild mushrooms/marsala/herbs/veal demi/galletti +parmesan cream
      $27.00
    • Sesame Crusted Ahi Tuna

      sushi grade / calabrese chili & sesame crust / wild mushrooms / sugar snap peas / mini sweet peppers / parmesan risotto / miso lemon butter / eel sauce / sea salt
      $33.00
    • Vai's Prime Burger

      cheddar cheese / herb garlic aioli / lettuce / onion / tomato / brioche bun / fries
      $19.00
      Vai's Prime Burger
    • Wagyu Baseball Cut Sirloin

      6oz premium wagyu / porcini rubbed / french beans / baby peppers / crispy potatoes / herb roasted garlic butter / peppercorn demi
      $35.00
    • Wood Grilled Hanger Steak

      8oz premium angus / roasted garlic whipped potato / charred corn / wilted spinach / beech mushroom & herb demi glace
      $37.00
  • Sides

    • Hot Pepper Mix

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

      house sugo / parmesan / polenta / toast
      $12.00
    • Parmesan Truffle Fries

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

      $9.00
    • Side Grilled Broccolini

      lemon / roasted garlic butter / parmesan
      $10.00
    • 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 Spaghetti
    • Truffled Cream Corn

      parmesan cream / garlic / truffle oil
      $10.00
      Truffled Cream Corn
  • Kids

    • Adult Up-Charge

      $5.00
    • Kids Cheese Burger + Fries

      toasted brioche bun / fries
      $14.00
      Kids Cheese Burger + Fries
    • Kids Cheese Pizza

      marinara / mozzarella
      $9.00
      Kids Cheese Pizza
    • Kids Crispy Chicken Tenders

      honey mustard / fries
      $11.00
    • Kids Filet Mignon

      wood grilled / pasta or broccolini
      $15.00
      Kids Filet Mignon
    • Kids Freestyle Pasta

      (choice of sauce) sugo / butter / pesto / alfredo / mac+cheese / orecchiette pasta
      $9.00
    • Kids Pepperoni Pizza

      $10.50
    • Kids Salmon

      wood grilled / pasta or broccolini
      $15.00
      Kids Salmon
  • Weekly Lunch Feature

    • Reuben

      slow roasted corned beef/ rustic rye/ aged swiss cheese/ sauerkraut/ fresh cut fries
      $21.00
  • Lunch Specialties

    • Cheesesteak

      $17.00
    • Chicken + Avocado Melt

      $17.00
    • Crispy Fish Sandwich

      wild caught / east coast cod / calabrian chili tempura batter / marinated beefsteak tomato / arugula / pickled onions / spicy aioli / brioche bun / house cut fries
      $19.00
    • Northern Italian Grinder

      $16.00
    • Short Rib + Grilled Cheese Panini

      $18.00
    • Vai's Prime Burger

      $19.00
    • Veggie Burger

      $16.00
  • Desserts

    • Burnt Caramel Budino

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

      $11.00
    • Flourless Chocolate Cake

      fresh whipped cream / chocolate sauce / vanilla bean gelato
      $9.00
      Flourless Chocolate Cake
    • House-Made Gelato / Sorbetto

      Chef’s choice of fresh seasonal flavors
      $6.00
      House-Made Gelato / Sorbetto
    • Italian Doughnuts

      flash fried and tossed in cinnamon sugar / caramel sauce / raspberry sauce / chocolate honey
      $9.00
      Italian Doughnuts
    • Pecan Pie

      $10.00
    • Sandy's White Wine Cake

      moist yellow cake / cinnamon / brown sugar / sweet white wine icing / raspberry sauce / vanilla bean gelato
      $9.00
      Sandy's White Wine Cake
    • Tiramisu

      classic Italian style / fresh whipped cream / cocoa / caramel drizzle
      $9.00
      Tiramisu
    • White Chocolate Raspberry Cheesecake

      fresh berry + mint compote / oreo crust / marcona almonds / white chocolate mousse
      $10.00
      White Chocolate Raspberry Cheesecake

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916 Illinois Rte 59, Naperville, IL 60540


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