VAI?s Italian Inspired Kitchen and Bar

VAI?s Italian Inspired Kitchen and Bar Menu

(630) 453-5200
916 Illinois Rte 59, Naperville, IL 60540

Dinner Specials


LINZ HERITAGE ANGUS HANGER STEAK (Grill Special)
$33.00
8 oz. LHA reserve/ wood grilled/ blistered shishito peppers/ wild mushrooms/ charred peppers/ spinach/ cauliflower puree/ Italian salsa verde
CIOPPINO + RISOTTO (Fish Special)
29.00
chilean sea bass/ triton bear bay mussels/ shrimp/ bay scallops/ calamari/ garlic/ blistered tomatoes/ grilled corn/ herbs/ saffron cioppino broth/ parmesan risotto

$Dinner Small Plates


Dinner Whipped Ricotta & Honeycomb
$13.00
Vegetarian. Fig jam, honey, sea salt, and extra virgin olive oil.
Dinner Zucchini Frites
$11.00
Vegetarian. Parmesan and green goddess dip.
Dinner Fritto Misto
$15.00
Fried calamari, shrimp, jalapeno, vegetables, calabrese chili, and lemon aioli.
Dinner Meatball Sliders
$15.00
House sugo, mixed greens, Parmesan, Johnny vai's hot pepper mix, and ciabatta.
Dinner Mushroom Carpaccio
$13.00
Gluten-free and vegetarian. Portobello, pickled onion, EVOO, goat cheese cream, balsamic, and Parmesan.
Dinner Crispy Pork Belly
$15.00
Vegetable slaw, apple and dried cranberry chutney, and apple vinaigrette.
Dinner Burrata & Grilled Grapes
$16.00
Tomato jam, basil pesto, and grilled ciabatta. Add prosciutto for an additional charge.
Dinner Arancini al Forno
$12.00
Vegetarian. Risotto cake, fontina, mozzarella, herbs, roast garlic, Parmesan, house sugo, and crispy onion.
Dinner Chicken Wings Diavolo
$15.00
Gluten-free. Ghost pepper and calabrese chili marinade, herb garlic butter, charred jalapeno, habanero, and creamy Asiago. Add shrimp for an additional charge.
Dinner Spicy Peppered Shrimp & Polenta
$15.00
Gluten-free. Creamy polenta, shrimp, lemon, roast peppers, sweet corn, vino, and black pepper cream.
Dinner Asiago Gnocchi
$13.00
Vegetarian. Tomato, spinach, hern garlic brown butter, shallots, chili flakes, and pecorino.
Dinner Organic Black Bear Bay Mussels
$13.00
Local corn, garlic, shallots, chilies, basil, cream, peppers, vino, fresh herbs, clam broth, pancetta, lemon, and toast. Add fries for an additional charge.
Dinner Crispy Polenta Cakes
$14.00
Vegan. Corn succotash, charred spicy peppers, local greens, vegan mozzarella, and cheddar lemon vinaigrette.
Dinner Butternut Squash Risotto
$11.00
Gluten-free and vegetarian. Roast butternut squash, charred peppers, corn, garlic, tomatoes, cream, Parmesan, and toasted pumpkin seeds.
Dinner Polenta "Boscaiola"
$16.00
Pan-roasted wild mushrooms, pancetta, herbs, arugula, veal demi, creamy polenta, truffle oil, pecorino, Maldon sea salt.
Dinner Heirloom Tomato and Burrata Caprese
$17.00
Artichokes, basil pesto, balsamic syrup, pea tendrils, lemon vinaigrette, red onion, grilled ciabatta. Add prosciutto for an extra charge.
Dinner Maryland Style Crab Cake
$18.00
jumbo lump crab/ lemon beurre blanc/ house dried tomatoes/ shaved fennel/ arugula + frisee/ lemon evoo
Crispy Prosciutto Deviled Eggs
$13.00
Truffle oil, pecorino, and chives.
Organic Black Bear Mussels (Small Plate Special)
15.00
Local corn/ garlic/ shallots/ chilies/ basil/ cream/ peppers/ vino/ clam broth/ pancetta/ lemon/ toast

$Dinner Pasta Pasta

Substitute gluten-free pasta for an additional charge. All pastas are cooked & amp;quot;al dente & amp;quot;. ** * we do NOT have Angel Hair or Penne pastas.Please do not request Angel Hair or Penne.Thank you.
Dinner Spaghetti & Meatballs
$18.00
House sugo, seared garlic, basil, and pecorino.
Dinner Pasta Bolognese
$18.00
Fresh rigatoni, house-made bolo sauce, and pecorino.
Dinner Vodka Pasta
$18.00
8 finger cavatelli, mascarpone tomato cream, crispy prosciutto, garlic, chili flake, and pecorino. Add chicken and shrimp for an additional charge.
Dinner Zucchini Aglio Olio
$17.00
Vegetarian. Zucchini spaghetti, tomato, lemon, shaved garlic, shallots, vino, butter, EVOO, chili flake, and Parmesan. Add touch of spaghetti for an additional charge.
Dinner Wild Mushroom Sacchetti
$20.00
Vegetarian. Wild mushrooms, garlic, chili flakes, vino, fresh herbs, pecorino, cream, and truffle oil.
Dinner Spicy Chicken Tortellacci
$20.00
Tomatoes, broccolini, garlic, jalapeno, spinach, basil, and lemon Parmesan cream.
Dinner Shrimp & Sausage Cavatelli
$21.00
Italian sausage, shrimp, roast peppers, spinach, garlic, shallot, vino, and mascarpone.
Dinner Lobster & Shrimp Rigatoni
$29.00
Coldwater tail, jumbo shrimp, garlic, shallots, tomato, spinach, extra virgin olive oil, vino, lemon, and Parmesan cream.
Dinner Nonna's Lasagna
21.00
Whipped ricotta, Bolognese ragu, fresh pasta, basil, garlic, Parmesan, mozzarella.

$Dinner Greens & More


Dinner House Salad
$9.00
Vegetarian. Little gem lettuce, fennel, candied pecans, Gorgonzola, tomato, and herb vin.
Dinner Wood Grilled Romaine
$11.00-14.00
Grape tomato, crispy pancetta, Gorgonzola, creamy asiago, and fried leeks.
Dinner Salmon & Harvest Salad
$21.00
Wood-grilled salmon, romaine, organic kale, tomato, dried cranberries, radish, butternut squash, almonds, farro, apple, lemon vin, and goat cheese.
Dinner Roasted Heirloom Beets
$13.00
Gluten-free and vegetarian. Baby greens, shaved fennel, pistachio, goat cheese, orange, and lemon vinaigrette.
Dinner Organic Kale & Quinoa
$10.00-14.00
Vegetarian. Kale and quinoa, sunflower seeds, fuji apple, medjool dates, machego, and lemon vin. Add avocado for an additional charge.
Dinner Brussels Sprouts & Avocado
$12.00
Gluten-free. Strawberries, blueberries, goat cheese, Marcona almonds, pancetta, and lemon vinaigrette.
Dinner VAI's Italian Chopped
12.00
Artichoke hearts, charred mini peppers, avocado, baby tomatoes, red onion, soppressata Picante, pepperoncini, Gorgonzola, roasted garlic, and lemon vinaigrette.

$Dinner Bigger Plates


Dinner Wood Grilled NY Strip
$25.00
10 oz. LHA Reserve, charred baby vegetables, crispy potatoes, Calabrian chili butter, and shallot vinaigrette.
Dinner Fillet Medallions
$23.00
Two 3 oz. medallions, wood-grilled, broccolini, crispy potatoes, peppers, pesto, balsamic, roast garlic, shallots, and extra virgin olive oil.
Dinner Kona Rubbed Prime Ribeye
$31.00
12 oz. LHA Prime, caramelized cipollini onions, broccolini, roast baby peppers, Parmesan, crispy potatoes, and Calabrian chili butter.
Dinner Berkshire Pork Chop
$26.00
10 oz. French cut chop, farro risotto, fuji apples, roasted butternut squash, dried cherries, spinach, goat cheese, and apple gastrique.
Dinner Vai's Prime Burger
$18.00
Wood-grilled, brioche bun, cheddar cheese, herb garlic aioli, lettuce, tomato, onion, and fries.
Dinner Chicken Milan
$21.00
Pan-fried, heirloom tom, mozzarella, arugula and frisee, garlic, basil, balsamic glaze, lemon extra virgin olive oil, sea salt, spaghetti, and Parmesan cream.
Dinner Jumbo Scallops & Risotto
$19.00
Gluten-free. Asparagus, charred corn, blistered tomatoes, sweet baby peppers, smoked bacon, and calabrese chili oil. Add extra scallop for an additional charge.
Dinner Roasted Salmon
$23.00
Wild mushrooms, charred carrots, arugula and frisee, vino, pea tendrils, thyme, lemon, spaghetti, and garlic cream.
Almond Crusted Whitefish
$25.00
vegetable risotto/ garlic/ herbs/ pecorino/ fennel/ frisee + arugula/ lemon butter sauce
Berkshire Pork Chop
25.00
10 oz. french cut chop/ farro risotto/ fuji apples/ roasted butternut squash/ dried cherries/ spinach/ goat cheese/ apple gastrique

$Dinner Sides


Dinner Pizza Bread
$6.00
Vegetarian. Grated Parmesan, herb garlic butter, and sea salt.
Dinner Johnny Vai's Hot Pepper Mix
$5.00
Vegan. Balsamic, EVOO, and garlic.
Dinner Brussels Sprouts
$10.00
Pecorino, crispy garlic, bacon, and pork belly vinaigrette.
Dinner Wood Roasted Carrots
$7.00
Gluten-free and vegetarian. Garlic, shallots, thyme, honey, and sea salt.
Dinner Side Spaghetti
$8.00
Vegetarian. Pomodoro, Parmesan cream, butter, pesto, and aglio olio.
Dinner Meatballs al Forno
$10.00
House sugo, Parmesan, polenta, and garlic toast.
Side Corn
10.00
wood grilled / Calabrian chili butter / parmesan / lemon aioli / lime zest

$Dinner Kid's Menu

10 year's old or under only.
Dinner Kid's Freestyle Pasta
$8.00
Vegetarian. Marinara, butter, pesto, or Alfredo, and cavatappi pasta. Add meatball for an additional charge.
Dinner Kid's Filet Mignon
$11.00
Wood-grilled, pasta or broccolini.
Dinner Kid's Grilled Salmon
$13.00
Wood-grilled, pasta or broccolini.
Dinner Kid's Cheese Pizza
$9.00
Vegetarian. Mozzarella and marinara. Add pepperoni for an additional charge.
Dinner Kid's Mac N Cheese
$11.00
Vegetarian.
Dinner Kid's Burger & Fries
11.00

$Dinner Neopolitan Pizza

Double zero flour, soft center, wood-fired and blistered. Add cauliflower gluten-free crust and pizza crust dips for an additional charge.
Dinner Pepperoni & Burrata Neopolitan Red Pizza
$19.00
Mozzarella, Parmesan, whipped burrata, and chili flakes.
Dinner Margherita Neopolitan Red Pizza
$17.00
Vegetarian. Fresh mozzarella, house roast tomatoes, basil, extra virgin olive oil and sea salt.
Dinner Rustic Vegetables Neopolitan Red Pizza
$18.00
Vegetarian. Grilled zucchini, fresh herbs, wild mushrooms, charred baby peppers, butternut squash, goat cheese, Peruvian chiles, mozzarella, and balsamic syrup.
Dinner Chicago Style Neopolitan Red Pizza
$19.00
Italian sausage, pepperoni, oregano, giardiniera, mozzarella, and Parmesan.
Dinner The Italian Neopolitan Red Pizza
$20.00
Bacon, soppressata, sausage, guancile, tomato, oregano, mozzarella, and fontina.
Dinner Four Cheese Neopolitan Red Pizza
$16.00
Vegetarian. Mozzarella, Parmesan, pecorino, fontina, and tomato sauce.
Dinner Sausage & Roasted Red Onion Neopolitan White Pizza
$16.00
Fontina, mozzarella, roast garlic, EVOO, green onion, Parmesan, and sea salt.
Dinner Spicy Sopressata & Honey Neopolitan White Pizza
$17.00
Fresh mozzarella, basil, oregano, roast onions, chili flake, and honey.
Dinner Prosciutto & Wild Mushroom Neopolitan White Pizza
$18.00
Wood roast wild shrooms, rucola, mozzarella, fontina, truffle oil, herbs, and sea salt.
Dinner BBQ Chicken & Pancetta Neopolitan White Pizza
$17.00
Grilled chicken, BBQ sauce, mozzarella, Gouda, basil, and roasted red onion.
Dinner Salsiccia Alla Vodka
19.00
spicy Italian sausage, vodka sauce, fresh mozzarella, parmesan, basil pesto

$Dessert

A little more.
White Chocolate Raspberry Cheesecake
$11.00
Fresh berry and mint compote, Oreo crust, Marcona almonds, and white chocolate mousse.
Apple Cobbler
$9.00
Granny Smith apples, sugar cookie crust, vanilla gelato, caramel, and whipped cream.
Sandy's White Wine Cake
$11.00
Moist yellow cake, cinnamon, brown sugar, sweet white wine icing drizzle, raspberry drizzle, and vanilla gelato.
Tiramisu
$9.00
Classic Italian style, fresh whipped cream, cocoa, and caramel drizzle.
Italian Doughnuts
$7.00
Fresh hot fried dough, powdered sugar, and chocolate honey.
Flourless Chocolate Cake
$11.00
Served with vanilla gelato.
Salted Caramel Budino
$9.00
Caramel, fresh whipped cream, Maldon sea salt, cocoa powder, caramel drizzle.
Assorted Gelato
$6.00
Chef's choice of the freshest seasonal flavors.
Assorted Sorbetto
$6.00
Chef's choice of the freshest seasonal flavors.

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