VAI's Italian Inspired Restaurant Kitchen + Bar Menu

$$Italian, Gluten-free, Small plates

916 Illinois Rte 59, Naperville, IL 60540

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Bar Menu - Hand Crafted Cocktails
- It's Twisted
  Monaco Vodka / Koval cranberry / Lavender / lemon / prosecco
- It's So Fun
  bacardi limon / mi campo blanco tequila / rum haven coconut rum / lemon / pineapple / pomergranate ginger brew
- It's Delicious
  Bombay Sapphire / orgeat / passion fruit / cinnamon / lemon
- It's Really Different
  High West Dbl Rye / Italicus / SOREL liqueur / strawberry / lemon / lime / black lemon bitters
- It's Classic
  Fighting Cock Bourbon / orange bitters / cherry bitters / angostura bitters
- It's Smoky
  Prolijo Mezcal / Ancho Chili Reyes / Cocalero liqueur / lime / lemon / firewater tincture
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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VAI's Italian Inspired Restaurant Kitchen + Bar Menu

Bar Menu - Hand Crafted Cocktails

It's Twisted

It's So Fun

It's Delicious

It's Really Different

It's Classic

It's Smoky

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

J Vineyards & Winery, Sparkling Wine, CA, Russian River Valley, NV

Bar Menu - WHITE

Dutton-Goldfield, Chardonnay, CA, Russian River Valley, Dutton Ranch, 2017

Bar Menu - Red

Clark & Telephone, Belle Glos, Pinot Noir, CA, Santa Barbara, Santa Maria Valley, 2020

Barolo DOCG, Gianni Gagliardo, Nebbiolo, Italy, Piemonte, 2017

Domaine Du Vieux Telegraph, Chateaneuf-Du-Pape, France, Rhone Valley, 2018

Justin, Cabernet Sauvignon, CA, Paso Robles, 2018

Emblem, By Mondavi, Cabernet Sauvignon, CA, Napa Valley, 2017

Adaptation By Odette, Cabernet Sauvignon, CA, 2018

One Point Five, Shafer, Cabernet Sauvignon, CA, Napa Valley, Stags Leap, 2019

Stags' Leap Winery, Petit Sirah, CA, Napa Valley, Stags Leap District, 2018

Machete, Orin Swift, Proprietary Red Blend, CA, Napa Valley, 2018

Drink and Dessert Menu - Dessert

White Chocolate Raspberry Cheesecake

Sandy's White Wine Cake

Tiramisu

Strawberry + Cherry Cobbler

Italian Doughnuts

Flourless Chocolate Cake

Assorted Gelato Or Sorbetto

Root Beer Float

Affogato

Cappuccino

Espresso

Drink and Dessert Menu - After Dinner Drinks

Chocolate Martini

Espresso Martini

Raspberry Limoncello Martini

Drink and Dessert Menu - Port &amp; 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 &amp; 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

Maryland Style Crab Cake

Drink and Dessert Menu - Port & Sherry

Drink and Dessert Menu - Scotch & Cognac