I have been coming here since it first opened, and I couldn't believe I hadn't completed a review…read more This little restaurant is truly a hidden gem. The staff is always friendly, and the food never disappoints. This is my go-to spot whenever my comadre and I need a dinner date. We sit by the bar, order drinks, appetizers, and dinner, and enjoy the perfect atmosphere. The ambiance is always just right--not too loud and not too quiet. The drinks are amazing, and the food is always fresh and phenomenal. I have recommended this place countless times, and everyone I've sent here has fallen in love with it just as I have. I highly recommend the grilled octopus appetizer along with the mussels in wine sauce. You really can't go wrong with any entrée. I personally love seafood, so the seafood pastas are always my favorite. Love, love this place!

I am Ciliac so gluten-free is my order. The staff is very attentive and knowledgeable when it comes…read moreto ordering gluten-free dish. The decor is very nice and they have an enclosed patio. Highly recommended.

Friendly bar, decent cocktails get it to 3 stars. But $27 for blackened chicken tortellini for a…read more$$ restaurant? Way to much garlic, way too much sauce, and gave blackened (which should be a dry chicken) a bad name. And not even a side salad came with. I wanted to like this place, but it's a pass on the food.

Service was great, large portion size, lasagna leftovers tasted as good as it was cooked fresh,…read morethat's a plus. Location off rt.30 in front of Mariano's, makes for a great meet up spot. I would have no problem returning here.

The food and service was excellent especially the tuscan soup!!! I will continue to visit this…read moreamazing restaurant.

We were headed home from a trip to Wheaton this afternoon and decided to try Tucci's…read more Our experience was mixed. We had the misfortune of dining here on a Monday night, when they have a Pasta Bar. The logistics around it were horrible. It was located in the middle of a corridor that we had to pass through to get to our table. There had to be at least a dozen people standing two abreast in a corridor intended for one person. We tried their calamari appetizer and were quite disappointed. They definitely did not use calamari steak, which is tender and succulent. Rather, they use calamari at the low end, and it was correspondingly tough and chewy. They offer a choice of unlimited salad or soup. Our server completely forgot to bring ours until after our main courses arrived. Had we not inquired about it, I suspect it would have been missed completely. As it turned out, the salad was mediocre at best, which is surprising considering it was supposed to be fresh. Not so sure about their supplier. The olive oil and herb mixture they served with their rolls was much more fresh than their salad, bitter implying a positive situation (fresh phenols) when it comes to Extra Virgin or Virgin oils. We ordered their Carbonara with Angel Hair pasta instead of spaghetti and fortunately, it was some of the best I have had in probably 30 years. The main course made up for the appetizer, though. Still, the overall experience was subpar. They did have very handsome bussers, so there was that!

Recently my sister and I hosted an 80th birthday party for our mother at Vai's (her absolute…read morefavorite restaurant). From the initial planning session with Tara to selecting the menu and then finalizing the details prior to the event, everything was absolutely perfect. The menu that we chose included many crowd favorites and was absolutely delicious. We enjoyed lunch and mingling on the enclosed patio. Our servers, Morgann and Brianna were so attentive and kept an eye on everything including the timing, any refills and all of our guests needs. We all had a wonderful time and our mother can't stop smiling from such a wonderful event. Thank you Vai's!

VAI Italian in Naperville is an absolute must-visit - from start to finish, our experience was…read moreexceptional. The food was absolutely divine, and every dish that hit the table impressed us. The wings were hands-down the best wings I've ever had at a restaurant: perfectly cooked, incredibly flavorful, and truly unforgettable. Our salad was fresh and well-balanced, and the pizza was phenomenal, with a delicious crust and toppings that felt both classic and elevated. As amazing as the food was, the most remarkable part of our visit was our server, Carson. Carson was friendly, attentive, and professional, with great menu knowledge and perfect timing throughout the meal. From thoughtful recommendations to making sure we had everything we needed without ever feeling rushed, Carson made the entire experience feel special and personalized. Between the outstanding food, inviting atmosphere, and exceptional service, VAI Italian has absolutely earned a spot on our "go back soon" list. If you're anywhere near Naperville and looking for a memorable meal, do yourself a favor and book a table at VAI Italian - and if you can, ask for Carson at the bar!

My fav local bar…read more The service and food are always great. Family friendly atmosphere but casual. Loveeee their bloodied & spicy pickles. Every season they decorate and have so many events going on. It's usually packed during the week post sports games, football, food specials, singo, karaoke, gooooood gluten free buns, etc. Jenny is the besttttttt!

I came in for the first time a few weeks ago for work. I had the sticky burger cuz who doesn't love…read morea bacon cheeseburger with peanut butter on it! Let me just say this...this was the best burger I've had in a very long time. Also Jenny the bartender was AMAZING!!! Fast forward a few weeks when I came back for work and of course I went back for lunch with co workers. This time I had the shrimp wrap and OH MY GOD!!! I highly recommend this place and it has a variety of choices and I'm sure they are all amazing!!! Thank you Laurie for making the shrimp wrap! Chefs kiss!!!

We love this restaurant so much!! I came for the first time a couple weeks ago and I've been back 3…read moretimes since. The food is so good (I haven't stopped talking about the white fish) and they do such a good job with hospitality. They make you feel like family the second you walk in. Alex is the best server ever and made my dad's birthday so special. 10/10

This is a hard 4.5 star rating on its way to the 5. My first…read morevisit I wanted to grant the 5 star rating, although, I had to hold back to be fair. I know it'll be there by my next visit, which will be soon. A seller for me is homemade pasta with an option for gluten free. If it was organic it's a hard 5. No judgement though. Frankie's is the spot where you park up by 3:45/3:50 and wait for the doors to open as their hours are short, hot and sweet. This is a tucked away spot packing tons of flavor on the small menu(major hit). Locals pack this spot asap at the bar so be there by 3:45. Haha. The restaurant has nice decor and attentive friendly service. As the server comes to the table with heavy greetings, they run down the special menu. Drinks are always good, nothing intricate but enough to elevate the experience and hit hard. The appetizers are good. I enjoyed the calamari and shrimp as well as the octopus. But now to the star of the show is their pastas. FRIENDLY REMINDER, all are homemade. The Pappardelle w/ Wide Ribbon Pasta, Black Truffle Cream Sauce and Mushrooms is amazing.. I added the gluten free meatballs and yummy. A savory bite. The rigatoni vodka sauce(added sausage) was a hit. Another star of the table was the Linguine w/ Shrimp,Broccoli, Evoo and Garlic. A fully loaded plate. The Gnocchi w/ Ricotta Cheese Filling, vodka sauce.. added meatballs was another hit. The star of the show was our pizza which resembles a meat lovers with pepperoni, Sopressata and Giardiniera (which is more like a relish and I love). I've had other dishes but after multiple countless visits this is what I love at this time. The pizza is cooked in a high heat oven which gives the perfect char, let it settle for a couple minutes as it sits on the table. Overall, when in this part of Illinois hands down the place to be. Hours are only 4-9pm and that says a lot. My only insight would be ask for the bread to be served warm. I'm sure a fresh loaf in the pizza oven for a couple of minutes will go a long way. ENJOY!

This is out of the way but worth it. They have bar seating as well as tables and booths. A little…read moredark but the bathrooms are bright and clean. There are also banquet rooms for large parties. Food is always good when I come. There are different specials on different nights. We play favorites for when we come. This evening was lamb chops on special. Cooked and seasoned perfectly. They give you bread with bruschetta, butter, and an olive tapenade which is delicious. The drinks a really good as well. The chicken parm was okay and came with pasta or veg if your choice. You also get a salad and soup so the prices for your meal are very good. I believe the lamb was on Tuesday and Friday and maybe Saturday has trout which I have had and is delicious. May not need an appetizer. Go and enjoy.

Wonderful food. Celebrated Easter Saturday here. And we are looking forward to our next visit.read more

Still great! Gregory was our waiter this time around. Friendly and attentive. He gave us the low…read moredown on the specials which we all ordered. As always we started with the raw oysters. Love they always have a variety to choose from and fresh. I had the Mixto with shrimp, scallop and salmon blackened. Came with garlic mashed and broccolini which I subbed for green beans. They need to keep this on the menu! It worked for my appetite size as everything was a small portion and the flavor was so good! My other friends also had a special which was Halibut. They raved over that as well. Would like that as a regular menu item! If you go and these are on the menu, you will not be disappointed!

A couple months ago I left a Yelp review raving about the food and service because everything was…read moreconsistently great. We used to be regulars, going a few times a week every single week. To be clear, the food is still great and the cooks continue to do an amazing job. The issue lately has been the service and overall experience, which unfortunately hasn't been the same over the last couple of months. The only consistency on the service side has been the Hispanic gentleman shucking the oysters ,he's always friendly, hardworking, and deserves recognition. I'm hoping things can get back to the way they used to be because this really was one of our favorite places.