VAI's Italian Inspired Restaurant Kitchen + Bar

916 Rte 59, Naperville, IL

Menu (As of 10/29)

Bigger Plates

• shrimp 7 / chicken 7 / salmon* 15 / scallop* 13 / filet $19.00

Short Rib + Rigatoni

• basil lemon butter $51.00
• blistered tomatoes / garlic / chili flakes /or side salad / truffle fries

Small Plates

• parmesan cream / arugula / parmesan $27.00

Pasta Bolognese

• garlic / chili flakes / lemon butter / $24.00rigatoni / bolo sauce / chili flakes / parmesan

v Zucchini Frittes

• spaghetti + parmesan cream / chimmichurri $39.00
• parmesan / green goddess dip $15.00

v Modern Dip Trio

• tomato cream / crispy prosciutto / chili flakes $23.00
• roasted peppers / parmesan risotto / $17.00baby vegetables / grilled flatbread
• zucchini “noodles” / tomato / lemon / $39.00pesto lemon butter / eel sauce / sea salt

v Crispy Arancini

• chili flakes / parmesan $21.00

Day Boat Scallops + Risotto

• risotto cake / fontina / mozzarella / $13.00parmesan / roasted garlic / house sugo

v Wild Mushroom Pappardelle

• blistered tomatoes / garlic / herbs / vino / $39.00calabrian chili + lemon butter

v Campari Tomato +

• chili flakes / basil pesto / parmesan cream $23.00
• blistered tomatoes / garlic / herbs / vino / $17.00roasted tomato / brioche bun

Bacon Wrapped Ribeye Filet

• fresh ravioli / blistered tomato / basil / garlic / $18.00grilled country italian bread
• arugula / vino / butter / tomato cream $23.00
• risotto cake / cognac peppercorn demi $55.00

Honeycomb

• spinach / basil / lemon / parmesan cream $23.00
• fig jam / marcona almond / grilled toast / $14.00evoo / maldon sea salt / micro greens
• caramelized onions / arugula / sourdough $21.00

Lobster + Shrimp Rigatoni

• smoked gouda potatoes gratin / garlic / $55.00charred tomatoes / calabrian chili butter

v Asiago Gnocchi

• evoo / vino / lemon / parmesan cream $39.00
• tomato / spinach / chili flakes / $19.00coopers sharp white american / hoagie roll
• herb garlic brown butter / parmesan $14.00

Filet Medallions

• herb garlic brown butter / parmesan $14.00

Meatball Sliders

• creole cream $27.00
• basil pesto / roasted garlic butter $41.00
• JV’s Hot Pepper Mix / bricohe bun $18.00
• hot pepper mix / house focaccia $17.00

v Four Cheese Pizza Bread

• parmesan/ fontina / asiago / mozzarella / $11.00garlic butter / sea salt / evoo / chives /sugo

Greens

• agrodolce sauce / crispy garlic $43.00
• mozzarella / asiago / parmesan / pizza sauce / $11.00garlic butter / sea salt / evoo / chives /sugo
• spinach / roasted tomatoes / garlic butter / $19.00creamy parmesan dressing

gf Spicy Peppered Shrimp

• mixed greens/ fennel / candied pecans / $3.00gorgonzola / parmesan
• creamy polenta / shrimp / lemon / $11.00gorgonzola / tomato / herb vinaigrette
• roasted peppers / sweet corn /vino / $19.00black pepper cream

Maryland Style Crab Cake

• pumpkin seeds / lemon feta vinaigrette $15.00
• onion / tomato / brioche bun / fries $21.00
• jumbo lump crab / calabrian remoulade / $29.00house dried tomato / arugula
• jumbo lump crab / calabrian remoulade / $15.00pumpkin seeds / lemon feta vinaigrette

Fritto Misto

• creamy parmesan / fried leeks sm 12 / lg 17
• shishito peppers / jalapeno peppers / $29.00veal demi / spaghetti + parm cream
• calabrian chili butter / lemon aioli $19.00
• mozzarella / arugula / evoo $25.00
• shishito peppers / jalapeno peppers / / lg 17creamy parmesan / fried leeks sm 12

Crab Bisque

• house sugo / rigatoni + parmesan cream / $15.00calabrian chilies / basil oil
• herb vinaigrette sm 12 / lg 17
• mozzarella / arugula / evoo $27.00

Chicken Milan

• JV’s Hot Pepper Mix / toast $15.00

Chicken Wings “Diavolo”

• apple / lemon vinaigrette / goat cheese $29.00
• arugula / spaghetti + parmesan cream $27.00

Filet Sliders

• charred corn / heirloom tomato / baby peppers / $19.00radish / evoo / maldon sea salt
• fresh cut fries / truffle oil / parmesan $11.00

Johnny Vai’s Hot Pepper Mix

• caramelized onion / basil pesto aioli / $3.00garlic / balsamic / evoo

Stone AxeWagyu Beef Carpaccio

• lemon / roasted garlic butter / parmesan $11.00
• pickled onions / baby tomatoes / arugula / $19.00shrimp 7 / chicken 7 / salmon* 15 / scallop* 13 / filet*
• parmesan / house vinaigrette / $7.00sugo / parmesan cream / butter / pesto
• green goddess aioli / crostini $19.00
• shrimp 7 / chicken 7 / salmon* 15 / scallop* 13 / filet $19.00
• 2% Milk Available $4.00
• sugo / butter / pesto / alfredo / mac + cheese / $19.00green goddess aioli / crostini

v Truffled Cream Corn

• parmesan cream / garlic / truffle oil $11.00

White

• 2% Milk Available $4.00

v Artichoke + Black Garlic

• Freestyle Pasta (choice of sauce) $19.00roasted tomatoes / sea salt
• marinara / mozzarella $10.00
• roasted tomatoes / sea salt $19.00

v Four Cheese

• mozzarella / parmesan / asiago / fontina $19.00
• evoo / sea salt $19.00

Cheese Pizza

• marinara / mozzarella $10.00
• giardiniera / mozzarella / parmesan $21.00
• truffle oil / herbs / sea salt $19.00

Salmon

• mozzarella / parmesan / oregano / $19.00wood grilled / pasta or broccolini
• whipped burrata / chili flakes $21.00
• fresh mozzarella / oregano / chili flakes / $19.00roasted onions / basil / calabrese honey

Grilled Chicken + Pesto

• wood grilled / pasta or broccolini $19.00
• chili flakes / garlic oil / fontina / $17.00arugula / evoo
• mozzarella / roasted tomatoes $19.00

Cheeseburger + Fries

• “peep” our food $16.00cheddar / brioche bun

Crispy Chicken Tenders

• honey mustard / fries $13.00
• mozzarella / parmesan / asiago/ fontina $19.00

Plates

• parmesan cream / arugula / parmesan $27.00

Zucchini Frittes

• rigatoni / bolo sauce / chili flakes / parmesan $24.00
• provolone / parmesan lemon aioli / sourdough $18.00
• parmesan / green goddess dip $15.00

Crispy Fish Sandwich

• grilled artichoke hummus / $23.00tomato cream / crispy prosciutto / chili flakes
• pickled onion / marinated tomato / $17.00baby vegetables / grilled flatbread
• v Zucchini + Linguine Aglio e Olio $19.00arugula / spicy aioli / brioche bun

v Veggie Burger

• risotto cake / fontina / mozzarella / $21.00chili flakes / parmesan
• vai’s custom veggie blend / provolone / $13.00parmesan / roasted garlic / house sugo

v Four Cheese Ravioli

• fresh ravioli / blistered tomato / basil / garlic / $21.00onion / tomato / brioche bun
• grilled country italian bread $18.00
• arugula / vino / butter / tomato cream $23.00

Glen Cairn Reserve Salmon

• baby carrots / spinach / wild mushroom / $19.00black pepper cream
• gorgonzola / tomato / herb vinaigrette $11.00

v Kale + Apple Salad

• spaghetti + parmesan cream / chimmichurri $33.00

Chicken Parmesan

• house dried tomato / arugula $29.00

gf VAI’s Chopped Salad

• spicy soppressata / pepperoncini / artichokes / $25.00arugula / spaghetti + parmesan cream
• calabrian chilies / basil oil $15.00
• grilled corn / charred peppers / grape tomatoes / / lg 17herb vinaigrette sm 12

Meatballs al Forno

• JV’s Hot Pepper Mix / toast $15.00

Salmon + Harvest Salad

• basil pesto / roasted garlic butter $41.00

Roasted Chicken Marsala

• herb garlic butter / charred jalapeño / $29.00apple / lemon vinaigrette / goat cheese
• gf Wood Grilled Shrimp + Avocado $27.00veal demi / spaghetti + parm cream

Pizza Crust Dips

• house sugo / creamy parmesan /roasted garlic & herb butter
• wood grilled / pasta or broccolini $19.00

Filet Mignon

• wood grilled / pasta or broccolini $19.00

Chicago Style

• fontina / arugula / mozzarella / $19.00truffle oil / herbs / sea salt
• cheddar / toasted brioche bun $16.00
• italian sausage / pepperoni / oregano / $21.00giardiniera / mozzarella / parmesan

Spicy Soppressata + Honey

• mozzarella / parmesan / oregano / $19.00roasted onions / basil / calabrese honey
• whipped burrata / chili flakes $21.00

White Chocolate Raspberry Cheesecake

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

Sandys White Wine Cake

• Chocolate Martini $13.00
• vanilla vodka / molly’s irish cream / fratello / $11.00sweet white wine icing / raspberry sauce / vanilla bean gelato

Tiramisu

• VAI’s ESPRESSO MARTINI $14.00
• cocoa / caramel drizzle $11.00

Chocolate Pecan Pie

• Raspberry Limoncello Martini $13.00
• chocolate sauce / caramel sauce / shaved chocolate $10.00

Cherry + Strawberry Cobbler

• Pistachio Martini $14.00

gf LEMON BASIL CREME BRULEE

• madagascar vanilla bean / candied lemon / $11.00basil / burnt sugar / blueberry compote

gf FLOURLESS CHOCOLATE CAKE

• fresh whipped cream / chocolate sauce / vanilla bean gelato $11.00

gf BURNT CARAMEL BUDINO

• taylor tawny 10yr $9.00whipped cream / cocoa powder

Scotch & Cognac

• caramel sauce / raspberry sauce / chocolate honey $10.00

House Made Gelato or Sorbetto

• ferrand 1840 cognac $8.00chef’s choice of the freshest seasonal flavors

gf ROOT BEER FLOAT

• Licor $43.00
• Sprecher root beer / vanilla bean gelato $9.00

gf AFFOGATO

• Espresso 4 / Cappuccino $5.00
• espresso poured over vanilla bean gelato $8.00

Hand-craftedcocktails

• 1 it’s twisted $14.00
• 4 it’s winter in N.Y $15.00
• 7 it’s berry good $14.00

Mata Sweet Vermouth

• 2 it’s just right $13.00
• 8 it’s sangria $13.00
• 5 it’s classic $14.00

Evan Williams Bonded Bourbon

• 3 it’s delicious $14.00
• 6 it’s far out $13.00

SPARKLING or PINK

• 6oz / 9oz / Btl $45.00101 Bernardi Caposaldo, by Sintesi, Prosecco DOC, Extra Dry, Veneto, Italy ................................................................... 10 / 15
• 103 Bieler Père & Fils, Rosé, France, Provence, 2024 ................................................................... $40.00
• 104 Innocent Bystander, Sparkling Pink Moscato, Italy, Veneto, 2024 .................................................... $32.00

Whites

• 201 Clean Slate, Riesling, Germany, Mosel, 2024 ........................................................................ $36.00
• 202 Vigneti, Pinot Grigio, DOC, Italy, Friuli, 2024 .................................................................... $30.00
• 203 King Estate, Pinot Gris, Oregon, Williamette Valley, 2024 .......................................................... $49.00
• 204 La Playa, Sauvignon Blanc, Chile, Curico Valley, 2025 .............................................................. $30.00
• 205 Yealands, Sauvignon Blanc, New Zealand, Marlborough, 2024 .......................................................... $42.00
• 206 Petit Bourgeois, Sauvignon Blanc, France, Sancerre, Loire Valley, 2024 ............................................. $49.00
• 208 Pam’s, Unoaked Chardonnay, CA, 2024 ................................................................................ $40.00
• 209 Aviary, Chardonnay, CA, Napa Valley, 2024 .......................................................................... $44.00
• 210 Rombauer, Chardonnay, CA, Carneros, 2024 ........................................................................... $88.00

REDS and RED BLENDS

• 301 Sea Sun, Pinot Noir, CA, Monterey, 2023 ............................................................................ $34.00
• 302 Submission, Pinot Noir, CA, Napa Valley, 2023 ...................................................................... $40.00
• 303 Montinore Estate, Pinot Noir, Oregon, Willamette Valley, 2023 ...................................................... $50.00
• 304 Flowers, Pinot Noir, CA, Sonoma, 2023 .............................................................................. $98.00
• 305 La Fiera, Montepulciano d’Abruzzo, Italy, Abruzzo, 2023 ............................................................ $30.00
• 306 iLVescovado, Chianti, DOCG, Italy, Tuscany, 2024 ................................................................... $40.00
• 307 Clydes Gladiator, Merlot, CA, 2023 ................................................................................. $32.00
• 308 Silver Gate, Cabernet Sauvignon, CA, 2023 .......................................................................... $32.00
• 309 Gravel Bar, Cabernet Sauvignon, WA, Columbia Valley, Red Mountain, 2022 ............................................ $52.00
• 605 Justin, Cabernet Sauvignon, CA, Paso Robles, 2022 $63.00
• 310 Bon Anno, Cabernet Sauvignon, CA, Napa Valley, 2023 ................................................................ $68.00
• 314 Klinker Brick, Zinfandel, CA, Lodi, 2022 ........................................................................... $44.00
• 315 Saldo, Prisoner Wine Company, Dry Farmed Zinfandel, CA, 2023 ....................................................... $74.00
• 316 Alleanza Toscana, by Sintesi, Sangiovese/Syrah/Merlot, Italy, Tuscany I.G.T, 2022 .................................. $44.00
• 317 Villa Puccini, Super Tuscan, Sangiovese/Merlot, Italy, Tuscany, 2020 ............................................... $40.00
• 318 Black Label Claret, Francis Ford Coppola, Bordeaux Style Blend, CA, Napa Valley, 2023 .............................. $42.00
• 319 Tievoli, Oak Farm Vineyards, Zinfandel/Barbera/Petite Sirah, CA, Lodi, 2024 ........................................ $44.00
• 321 Abstract, Orin Swift, Grenache/Petit Sirah/Syrah, CA, Napa Valley, 2023 ............................................ $92.00

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