Restaurants & Bars

Best Al Fresco Spot In Naperville: Patch Readers Pick

See which outdoor patios Naperville Patch readers chose as their favorites in our recent poll.

Naperville Patch readers picked Vai's Italian Inspired Kitchen and Bar as their favorite outdoor dining spot in a recent Patch poll.
Naperville Patch readers picked Vai's Italian Inspired Kitchen and Bar as their favorite outdoor dining spot in a recent Patch poll. (Liana Messina/Patch)

NAPERVILLE, IL — To shed the spotlight on local eateries, we recently asked Naperville residents to weigh in on their favorite places to dine or drink outdoors. Close to 70 readers responded to the poll, and they overwhelmingly chose...

Vai's Italian Inspired Kitchen and Bar, 916 Illinois Rte. 59, Naperville

Vai's garnered a total of 46 votes, with readers showering praise for its "great atmosphere," "one-of-a-kind drinks" and "amazing staff."

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One fan wrote of Vai's Italian Inspired Kitchen and Bar, "I like to get a group of friends together and go enjoy a night out there. Honestly, nowhere I’d rather spend my summer nights, with great food and drinks and great company."

Another fan of Vai's shared that the restaurant's staff "will take care of you like you're their best friend."

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When it comes to favorite items at Vai's Italian Inspired Kitchen and Bar, readers recommended the sea bass or the meatball sliders.

Naperville Patch readers also showed some love for the patios at these eateries:

As local eateries continue to find their way forward amid coronavirus, we're asking Patch readers to show love to their favorite local joints. Disagree with these picks? Sound off in the comments section to let readers know which restaurant or bar patio is really the BEST. Click on the links to the restaurants and bars above to order or peruse menus

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