VAI’s Italian Inspired Kitchen + Bar

VAI’s Italian Inspired Kitchen + Bar is a family-owned Italian restaurant at 916 S. Route 59 in south Naperville, run by the Vai and Georganas families. Pastas, pizza dough, sauces, dressings and gelato are made in house, and the menu adds steaks, bigeye tuna and Creole-seasoned dishes to the Italian core. Twin filet medallions have been the top seller since the restaurant opened about eight years ago. Naperville Magazine readers voted VAI’s the best Italian restaurant in town in 2026.

What to know

• The same owners run the Entourage restaurants in Naperville and Downers Grove.
• The former patio is now a four-season room with garage doors that open in summer.
• Co-owner Anthony Vai told the Naperville Sun in February 2026 that the dining room is busy every night, so reservations help.
• A margherita from the wood-fired oven was $19 and the bolognese $24 in early 2026.
• Parking is in the lot outside.