Can’t make up your mind between sushi and spaghetti? This handy Dining list provides direction to eateries in town, including price range and menu options.

This beautiful creation is a Cherry Blossom sushi roll from Jin 28 Panasian Sushi, a restaurant new on the Naperivlle dining scene.

This list is not all-inclusive.

Average dinner entreé: $=$5-15, $$=$15-25, $$$=$25 and above

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Allgauer’s
Hilton Lisle/Naperville 3003 Corporate West Drive, Lisle; 630-245-7650 American contemporary
Overlooking a tree-lined pond with seasonal scenic views, this sophisticated restaurant gives guests reasons to dine at any time. Dinners include roasted duck breast and spiced rubbed salmon with beer-battered shrimp. Weekends bring a Friday night seafood and prime rib buffet and Sunday champagne brunch. $$
Breakfast, lunch and dinner daily

Angeli’s Restaurant and Catering
1478 E. Chicago Ave., 630-420-1370, Italian
Gather in the lounge with friends or in the dining room while perusing a menu of Northern and Southern Italian delights offered in a cozy atmosphere. Try a filet with port wine sauce, butternut gnocchi, or select from the many pizza and pasta varieties. $
Dinner Tues.-Sun.

Antignana/Fontano’s
1767 W. Ogden Ave., 630-717-7821, Italian
This trattoria not only offers Fontano’s popular subs but delivers old world Italian dishes of signature pastas, made from scratch soups, Neapolitan-style pizzas and entrees. Menu items include a spicy rotelle arrabbiata, rigatoni alla vodka with sausage, and pan-seared whitefish with sauteed spinach and wild mushrooms. $$
Lunch and dinner daily

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Bar Louie
22 E. Chicago Ave., 630-983-1600, Bar Food
Being “casually cool” is the identity of this place. In upbeat surroundings, guests take their pick as they look over a menu of oversized sandwiches, burgers, pizzas and pastas. Small plate choices include pan-seared pork pot stickers and adobo shrimp skewers while big plates selections of chimichurri steak and baked mac and cheese with meat and vegetable options. $
Lunch and dinner daily

The Bangkok Village
22 E. Chicago Ave., Suite 122, 630-369-9757, Thai
Naperville’s first Thai restaurant welcomes guests with friendly service and its soothing surroundings of decorative touches such on its coral-colored walls. Classic curries, rice dishes and noodles tempt taste buds as well as specialities such as whitefish in ginger sauce and duck marinated  Thai spices. $
Lunch and dinner Mon.-Sat.; dinner Sun.

bd’s Mongolian Grill
221 S. Washington St., 630-428-0300, Chinese
Create your own stir-fried feasts by having cooks flip your food on a large round wok. Choose meat or seafood, veggies, legumes, starches and different sauces, some of which are gluten-free. Sauce flavors include chili garlic, lemon, and sweet and sour. During dinner, meals come with complimentary soup and salad bar. $
Lunch and dinner daily

Biaggi’s Ristorante Italiano
Naperville Crossings, 2752 Showplace Drive, 630-428-8500, Italian
Biaggi’s serves up plentiful portions of Italian entrees in a comfortable and relaxing atmosphere. Diners choose from house-made and imported pastas, pizzas, strombolis, steaks, pizzas, and seafood. Select entrees such as filet mignon and shrimp oreganata, ziti pasta in a lobster cream sauce, and Mediterranean triggerfish. $$
Lunch and dinner daily

BlackFinn American Saloon
16 W. Jefferson Ave., 630-717-0400, American
Evoking traditions of a New York style saloon, Blackfinn offers visitors hearty bar fare whether it’s a sandwich or a full meal. Grab a sourdough deli supreme sandwich stuffed with roast beef, turkey, ham and bacon or go for flatbread pizzas. Look at mainstay meals such as beef tenderloin tips and buttermilk fried chicken. $$
Lunch and dinner daily

Boraan’s
760 N. Route 59, Suite 112, 630-355-8424, Vietnamese/Thai
Boraan’s charms foodies with many Thai and Vietnamese entrees. The Thai menu carries rice platters, chicken curry dishes, and a spaghetti mixed with seafood and spice. Travel to the Vietnamese side to find the ever popular pho — a traditional beef soup — and combo platters featuring stir-fried beef or chicken with lemongrass. $
Lunch and dinner daily

Butterfield’s Pancake House and Restaurant
1504 N. Naper Blvd., 630-955-0950, Breakfast Plus
Start off the day with gourmet-influenced breakfast entrees of a corned beef hash skillet, hazelnut and banana crepes, and Mexican egg burrito at this family-friendly place. Lunchtime offerings include a crab cake sandwich, chicken pesto panini, and poached egg frisee salad. $
Breakfast and lunch daily

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Cafe Buonaro’s
300 E. Fifth Ave, 630-717-0006, Italian
With the Naperville’s historic Fifth Avenue Station as its home, this Italian café provides well-known favorites such as manicotti, veal Parmigiana, and fresh mussels and pasta in a red or white sauce. The cafe’s house specialty is Chicken Marley — sauteed breaded chicken breast in a butter and white wine served with pasta. $
Lunch Mon.-Fri.; dinner Mon.-Sat.

Catch 35
35 S. Washington St., 630-717-3500, Seafood
Sleek designs welcome seafood lovers and those who like premium cut steaks. Entrees take on an Asian influence with the hot and spicy Sriracha buffalo shrimp and Hawaiian ginger scallion-sauced Chilean sea bass. Other selections include haddock fish and chips and a Block Island swordfish seared with a chive crust, a chimichurri sauce or a chipotle sauce. $$$
Lunch Tues.-Fri.; dinner daily

Chinn’s 34th Street Fishery
3011 W. Ogden Ave., Lisle, 630- 637-1777, Seafood
Chinn’s receives fresh seafood flown in daily to place on customers’ plates. The extensive menu contains items such as Louisiana blue crab claw, Hawaiian ahi tuna, peel and eat garlic shrimp, and sauteed jumbo sea scallops. Grab a Chinn’s famous Mai Tai to enjoy with a meal. $$
Lunch Mon.-Sat.; dinner daily

Chodang Tofu Village
1271 E. Ogden Ave., 630-848-0884, Korean
Tofu, the other white protein, takes on different flavors as it mixes in with delicious soups, noodles and seafood choices at this Korean restaurant. Pick from a tofu soup with vegetable dumplings or a tofu bibim bab — a plate of tofu, beef and veggies with a hot sauce. Served with the dishes is the fiery kimchee, a pungent pickled cabbage. $
Lunch and dinner daily

Choo Choo Johnny’s
3103 W. 111th St., 630-357-5133, American
Model trains come down the counter track to deliver food to hungry families at this full-service eatery. With country and kid tunes in the background, guests enjoy a variety of burgers, chicken, pork and beef sandwiches, salads, wraps, Mexican selections and old-fashioned ice cream. $
Lunch and dinner daily

CityGate Grille
2020 Calamos Court, 630-718-1010, Contemporary American
American regional cuisine is infused with Mediterranean flavors at this upscale establishment. Start with a truffle mushroom flatbread pizza or a beet and honeycrisp apple salad and then proceed to entrees such as steak and vegetable risotto, a 12-ounce bison rib eye, or a mushroom dusted mahi. Come on Friday and Saturday nights for live music. $$$
Lunch Mon.-Fri.; dinner Mon.-Sat.

Colonial Café
1101 S. Washington St. and Gartner Road, 630-420-7722, American/Ice Cream
Satisfy your cravings for breakfast, lunch, dinner or dessert at this fourth-generation family-friendly restaurant. A sampling of comfort food choices include feta, spinach and tomato omelet, pot roast French dip, and grilled tilapia or crispy white fish tacos. Ice cream gets its own menu with creations such as dirt n’ worms sundae, caramel pecan cinful pie, and the humongous Kitchen Sink sundae. $
Breakfast, lunch and dinner daily

Connie’s Lodge & Pub
1170 E. Iroquois Ave., 630-357-8807, Pizza
Created in the early 1960s, this local chain presents pizzas, pasta, sandwiches and other dishes made from classic family recipes. Connie’s offers a daily lunch buffet and treats such as Italian meatball sandwich, pasta Alfredo, and pizzas coming in thin, middleweight and stuffed crusts; deep-dish style and Sicilian style. $
Lunch and dinner daily

Cookie Dough Creations
22 W. Chicago Ave., 630-369-4833, Dessert
Kids love to eat cookie dough straight from mom’s bowl. This decadent eatery encourages customers to indulge in this childhood treat made without raw eggs and preservatives. Choose from cookie dough sandwiches, ice cream, and baked cookies in flavors such as frosted sugar and macadamia nut white chocolate chip. $
Open daily

CrossTown Pub and Grill
909 E. Ogden Ave., 630-357-9775, Bar Food
CrossTown encourages diners to eat its wings and enjoy the sports rivalry of this sports loving town, watching favorite teams on its many TVs. It offers culinary creations such as a skirt steak and shredded pulled pork chilli, wings prepared in many different ways, stone baked buttermilk pizzas and calzones, an assortment of burgers, and a Mexican section. $
Lunch and dinner daily

Cuisine of India
1255 E. Ogden Ave., 630-548-9440, Indian
The restaurant’s lunch buffet is a good way to try a sampling of Indian dishes, also served on the dinner menu. Standards of tandoori chicken and lamb vindaloo join with other entrees of okra sauteed with onions, tomatoes and spices and barbecued minced lamb kebab mixed with mild seasonings. $
Lunch and dinner daily

Curry Leaf
1904 Brookdale Road, 630-305-9800, Indian
Warm hospitality in a sophisticated yet traditional Indian setting welcomes diners here. Among the tandoori dishes and naan and rice dishes known as biryanis, visitors find mutter paneer, fish curry, and dosas — thin lentil crepes. Vegetarians have their own menu as well. $
Lunch and dinner daily

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Danny’s Pub & Grill
1550 N. Route 59, 630-961-5350, Bar Food
A no-frills yet comfortable setting and daily specials lure customers to Danny’s. Chomp down on its famous Reuben sandwich or go straight to its “burger heaven” menu with 25 creations. Add interest with a buffalo, taco or Cajun burger or go fancy with a Cordon Bleu one. Friday evenings highlight the all-you-can-eat fish and chips extravaganza. $
Lunch and dinner daily

Dakshin Indian Cuisine
1570 W. Ogden Ave., Suite 101, 630-420-7565, Indian
Dakshin, which means “south” in Sanskrit, delves into South Indian cuisine and explores Indo-Chinese flavor in some dishes. The restaurant also specializes in lentil pancakes known as dosas and uttappams — soft pancakes. Enjoy a daily lunch buffet and a Friday dinner buffet. $
Lunch and dinner daily

The Distinctive Cork
Naperville Plaza, 192 W. Gartner Center, 630-753-9463, American Contemporary
Get into a nice relaxing vibe admiring the wine stock at this modern eatery decorated with local pieces from the Naperville Art League. Wine is offered in varietals and flights with fun groupings such as whites that wow and sparklers. Pair wines with made-to-share small dishes of snow crab stuffed mushrooms and mini tenderloin burgers or big plates of papardelle Bolognese pasta or cheese and artisan meat plates. $$
Dinner Mon.-Sat.

Dolce Amore
2112 Winding River Road, 630-904-7500, Italian
Naperville residents don’t have to leave their city to visit the streets of little Italy when they come here. This restaurant gives its own Italian brand of “sweet love” with dishes such as homemade gnocchi in a four-cheese sauce, oven-roasted lamb chops in a white wine sauce, and a panko-breaded tilapia with artichoke hearts. $$
Lunch Wed.-Fri.; dinner Tues.-Sun.

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Egg Harbor Café
175 W. Jackson Ave., 630-548-1196, Breakfast Plus
This popular local chain of homey daybreak cafes offers a variety of treats to satisfy young and old. The culinary staff create signature items such as bacon, egg, tomato and cheese grilled sandwich; chocolate marble French toast; and Sedona barbecue chicken chop salad. $
Breakfast and lunch daily

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Features Bar and Grill
10 W. Chicago Ave., 630-416-3310, Bar Food
Many television screens greet visitors as they come in for beer and food in this popular meeting place. Simple pub fare includes a beef and cheddar sandwich, juicy burgers in many varieties, wraps, and hearty and light salads. $
Lunch and dinner daily

Francesca’s Passaggio
3124 S. Route 59, 630-946-0600, Italian
Francesca’s easygoing and inviting trattoria atmosphere attracts guests to sample contemporary flavors of Rome and surrounding regions. Start off with a fresh string bean, tomato and onion salad or warm lentils with spinach and goat cheese. Main attractions include grilled salmon with tomatoes, red onion and avocado; pan-roasted pork chops and rigatoni in a light tomato sauce with mozzarella. $$
Lunch Mon.-Fri.; dinner daily

Frankie’s Blue Room
16 W. Chicago Ave., 630-416-3310, American Contemporary
With its exquisite murals, this noted hip Riverwalk speakeasy channels the musical spirit of Frank Sinatra and his contemporaries. In addition, guests can take salsa dance lessons on Thursdays. The spot offers live music ranging from Cajun to rock to Big Band. The limited menu serves up martinis, fresh soups, pasta salads, chili, and half-pound burgers. $
Dinner Thurs.-Sat.

Front St. Cantina
15 W. Jefferson Ave., 630-369-5218, Mexican/Tex-Mex
Two friends — salsa fans and Mexican cuisine admirers — developed this local chain with authentic dishes and margaritas. Diners find tasty familiar entrees such as shrimp ranchero, steak enchiladas, and tamales. Hungrier appetites can dig into the many combination platters or taco variations such as a spicy steak version with verde sauce. $
Lunch and dinner daily

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Gemato’s Wood Pit BBQ
1566 W. Ogden Ave., 630-778-9990, Barbecue
Wood-grilled fall off the bone ribs and succulent meats in barbecue and Grecian flavors are popular menu items at this Western-themed eatery. Cooks rustle up entrees of barbecue beef brisket, chicken gyros sandwich, chicken kebab salad and a wood pit combo of barbecue chicken, ribs and pork or beef brisket. $
Lunch and dinner daily

Giordano’s Pizzeria
3224 S. Route 59, 630-904-9800; 119 S. Main, 630-428-2111, Pizza
Hot stuffed pizzas filled with meats and veggies are Giordano’s claim to fame along with its thin-crust versions. Families gather not only for the pies but for other items such as baked mostaccioli, chicken Parmesan sandwich, and a fresh mozzarella and tomato salad. $
Lunch and dinner daily for both

Grandma Sally’s Waffle & Pancake House
450 E. Ogden Ave., 630-355-7771, Breakfast Plus
This family-run diner serves up a feeling of culinary comfort through hearty food all day long. Chow down on pancakes, omelets, and waffles from the all-day breakfast menu or wait for lunch and dinner items of soups, burgers, chicken dishes and open-faced sandwiches. $
Breakfast, lunch and dinner daily

The Grumpy Bulldog
7 W. Jackson Ave., 630-922-8040, Bar Food
This bulldog doesn’t bite but gives customers something to be happy about when they visit. Its specialties are microbrews on tap, American craft brews, and domestic and international bottled beers. Accompany a brew with an Angus beef burger, a grilled mahi sandwich, or some Brew City cheese curds. $
Dinner Mon. and Tues.; Lunch and dinner Wed.-Sun.

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Heaven on Seven
224 S. Main St., 630-717-0777, Cajun/Creole
Enjoy a lively dining scene New Orleans style anytime. Chef/owner Jimmy Bannos boasts that his brand of Louisiana cuisine reigns with zesty dishes of chicken and andouille sausage gumbo, po’ boy sandwiches, and creole spiced pan-seared tilapia over crabcakes. On weekends, the eatery hosts a heavenly weekend brunch with choices of shrimp creole omelet, beef tenderloin with eggs, and pecan French toast. $$
Lunch and dinner Mon.-Fri.; brunch, lunch and dinner Sat. and Sun.

House of Emperor
1212 S. Naper Blvd., Unit 123, 630-983-8284, Chinese
Specializing in Szechwan and Cantonese entrees, this relaxing house brings tasty treats from the East. The list of items include orange peel beef, Szechwan scallops, and spicy Singapore Dungeness crab. Sip a tapioca freeze or smoothie in strawberry, taro root, or papaya. $$
Lunch and dinner daily

Hugo’s Frog Bar & Fish House
55 S. Main St., 630-548-3764, Seafood
Fish and seafood lovers receive the upscale treatment within Hugo’s cream-colored walls decorated with seaworthy decor and photos. Fresh menu choices include king crab stuffed shrimp, mesquite grilled swordfish, jumbo lump crab cake, and pan-sauteed frog legs topped with garlic butter. Hugo’s has the same Black Angus steaks as its sibling restaurant, Gibsons. $$$
Lunch and dinner daily

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The Indian Harvest
796 Royal St. George Drive, 630-579-9500, Indian
Arched openings lead vegetarians and meat eaters to a place where Indian cuisine is celebrated. The restaurant has a wide selection of rice, tandoori, chicken, lamb and seafood favorites. Try ground lamb seasoned with ground ginger, garlic and cardamom and cooked in a tomato sauce. Vegetarians appreciate pan-fried baby eggplant and fresh house made cottage cheese cubes in a mild creamy tomato sauce. $
Lunch and dinner daily

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Jilly’s of Naperville
103 S. Main St., 630 355-1001, Italian/American
Jilly’s offers guests an up-tempo atmosphere whether it’s watching sports, enjoying Italian American classics or dancing the night away. Diners can choose from its Rush Street-based bar menu or the classic dinner version. Dig into a rib eye steak sandwich or a 10-inch thin crust pizza. Dinner items include char-grilled lamb chops and giambotta — grilled Italian sausage served over potatoes, peppers, mushrooms, tomatoes, and onions. $$
Dinner Tues.-Sat.

Jimmy’s Grill
245 S. Washington St., 630-548-2500, Bar Food
This lively neighborhood spot is known for its very popular outdoor patio perfect for summer sun and downtown people watching. Aside from the view, dine either indoor or outdoor with selections such as Angus beef burgers, backyard barbecue-sauced slathered chicken and ribs, and sesame chicken and rosemary chicken wraps. $
Lunch and dinner daily

Jin28 Panasian Sushi
28 W. Jefferson Ave., 630-848-1828, Asian
New to Naperville’s vibrant dining scene, Jin28 showcases a sleek, modern eatery bathed in warm-colored tones and embraces Chinese, Japanese and Thai cuisines. Choose from curries, teriyakis, Chinese and Thai style fried rice dishes, and a wide variety of makimono and special maki rolls with names of Cherry Blossom, Scorpion King, and Flamed Fuji. $$
Lunch and dinner daily

Joy Yee’s Noodles
1163 E. Ogden Ave., 630-579-6800, Pan-Asian
Joy Yee’s caters to every diner craving Asian food in forms of broth, noodle, meat, and baked rice dishes. Several choices include seafood chow fun, chicken and mushroom with baked rice, Korean barbecue beef short ribs, and lemon grass pork chops. Instant sweets arrive in enticing sweet tapioca milk teas, fresh fruit freezes, and shaved ices. $
Lunch and dinner daily

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Katy’s Dumpling House
790 Royal St. George Drive, Suite 115, 630-416-1188, Chinese
Authentic northern Chinese cooking reigns supreme at Katy’s. Diners find traditional hand-pulled noodles, boiled fresh pork, shrimp and fish filled dumplings. Other choices include beef with peapods, honey walnut shrimp, and Mongolian chicken. Noodles come fried or in soups such as beef tendon or bamboo shoot with pork. $
Lunch Tues.-Fri.; dinner Tues.-Sun.

Kiku Japanese Steakhouse and Sushi Lounge
2764 Aurora Ave., 630-305-3355, Japanese
Teppanyaki dining in a contemporary soothing setting is the attraction at Kiku. Guests can relax at two modern bars to enjoy freshly prepared sushi or watch hard-working Japanese chefs create steak, chicken and seafood dinners. Enjoy maki and sushi choices with a glass of hot or chilled sake. $$$
Lunch Mon.–Sat.; dinner daily

Kuma’s Asian Bistro
216 S. Washington St., 630-369-8500, Asian
Owner and Executive Chef Kuma Kim assembles a contemporary Asian collection of entrees from Japan, Korea, Thailand, China and other neighboring countries. Signature dishes include Korean short ribs, honey walnut shrimp, Shanghai angel hair pasta, and many hibachi selections. Kuma’s melds Spanish and Korean flavors for a slightly spicy fusion paellas. $$
Lunch and dinner daily

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The Lantern Tavern & Grill
8 W. Chicago Ave., 630-355-7099, Bar Food
This grill keeps the light on for local patrons searching for comfort food faves of burgers, soups, sandwiches, salads, and made from scratch chili. Other items include quesadillas, fish and chips, and buffalo chicken salad. $
Lunch and dinner daily

La Sorella di Francesca
18 W. Jefferson Ave., 630-961-2706, Italian
La Sorella is the downtown sister of this popular eatery chain. Just like its northern Naperville sibling, entrees come with central Italian flavor of Rome and its surrounding regions. Dishes include rigatoni with vegetables and roasted tilapia with cherry tomatoes, mushrooms, eggplant, garlic, and zucchini in a white wine sauce. $$
Lunch Mon.-Sat.; dinner daily

Las Palmas
1150 E. Ogden Ave., 630-717-9030, Mexican
Make your own fiesta by coming to this vibrantly-colored Mexican restaurant. Diners know the staples of tacos, burritos, quesadillas, fajitas, tostadas, flautas, chile rellenos, and margaritas. Unique dinner plates include pork slow cooked in a spicy pepper sauce and red snapper filet fajitas. $
Lunch Mon.-Sat.; dinner daily

Laurel Mediterranean Grill
1163 E. Ogden Ave., 630-946-6656, Mediterranean
With the Bay Laurel leaf as its namesake, this bright café mixes Turkish, Greek, Italian and Lebanese cuisines. Sit in the dining room with seafoam walls and Mediterranean accents and nosh on a tasting platter with smoked eggplant, grilled calamari, and a white bean salad. House specialties include minced beef and lamb kebabs and chicken sultan — roasted herb poultry filled with apricots and almonds. $$
Lunch and dinner daily

Le Chocolat du Bouchard
129 S. Washington St., 630-355-5720, Dessert
Step into a mocha-colored world of decadent chocolate presented in a wide range of desserts, cakes, pastries, cookies and candies. For a sweet ending, fork into a warm molten truffle cake or bite into dipped strawberries. Sip such specialty drinks as a Mayatini  — a rich and frothy Mexican hot chocolate with a dusting of Venezuelan cocoa. $$
Open daily

Le S’iam Restaurant
376 S. Route 59, Suite 116, 630-718-9725, Thai
Family recipes speak loud and clear at this Thai eatery. Customer favorites include pla kai — a ground chicken salad with basil, fresh ginger, lemon grass, and chili peppers and pad khee mao —stir fried wide noodles with meat and an assortment of vegetables. Try duck curry or Thai sukiyaki with stir-fried noodles, prawns, calamari, and chicken. $
Lunch and dinner Tues.-Sun.

Lemon Grass Thai & Vietnamese Cuisine
1224 W. Ogden Ave., 630-369-4510, Thai/Vietnamese
A picture menu helps diners make their lunch and dinner choices at this establishment. The menu contains dishes of shrimp in tamarind sauce, fried tilapia or catfish in a three-flavor sauce, and grilled beef with noodles and vegetables in a hot and sweet sauce. $
Lunch and Mon.-Fri.; dinner Mon.-Sat.

Little Italian Pizza
373 E. Bailey Road, 630-983-8200; Italian/Pizza
Little Italian Pizza has been serving up slices of hearth baked thin and thick crust pies since 1974. Not up for pizza? Find pasta and meat classics of veal Marsala, meat or cheese lasagna, or linguini with broccoli and shrimp. $
Dinner daily

Lou Malnati’s Pizzeria
131 W. Jefferson Ave., 630-717-0700, Pizza
This pizzeria’s full-service location contains downtown charm as it is housed in the city’s oldest firehouse replete with buckets, ladders and sports collectibles as decor. Enjoy famous Chicago-style deep-dish pizza. Other Lou-inspired fare includes a penne pasta with cream, Romano cheese and meat sauce, and a buttercrust pan pizza with lean sausage, extra cheese and vine-ripened tomato sauce. $
Lunch and dinner daily

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Macarena Tapas
618 S. Route 59, 630-420-8995, Spanish
Traditional and new forms of tapas arrive on diners’ tables at this welcoming place. Find familiar standards of garlic potato salad, beef tenderloin skewers, and bacon wrapped dates with honey. Newer items such as fried eggplant with honey and balsamic vinegar and lamb stew with artichokes vie for attention. $$
Dinner daily

The Melting Pot
4931 S. Route 59, 630-717-8301, Fondue
Share an intimate space with paramours or friends and explore one hot pot after another. Courses allow diners to dip breads, meats, seafood, vegetables, fruits, and cakes into smooth cheeses, seasoned broths and bouillons, and sweet dessert concoctions. A gluten-free menu is available. $$$
Dinner daily

Meson Sabika
1025 Aurora Ave., 630-983-3000, Spanish
As the 20-year resident of Naperville’s historic and stately Willoway Mansion, Meson Sabika celebrates Spanish cuisine in a European villa setting. Whether indoors or outdoors diners select from hot and cold tapas or paellas. Choices include a skirt steak with a blue cheese sauce, chicken casserole in a pimiento cream sauce, and a spinach and goat cheese crepe. Wait for summer to come and enter the large terrace for al fresco eating underneath 150-year-old oak trees. $$
Lunch and dinner Mon.-Fri.; dinner Sat.; brunch and dinner Sun.

The Mexican Grille
1550 N. Route 59, 630-357-3663, Mexican/Tex-Mex
Sizzling fajitas, giant stuffed burritos, and Tex-Mex dishes appear here at this casual place. Enjoy reasonably priced offerings of tacos, steak and chicken fajitas, tamales in corn husk, chicken enchiladas, and combination dinners. There are lots of fillings from barbecued pork (al pastor) to sausage and egg to skirt steak. $
Lunch and dinner daily

Morton’s, The Steakhouse
1751 Freedom Drive, 630-577-1372, Steaks
Morton’s exudes fashionable upscale steakhouse dining with its succulent prime-aged beef selections, warm hospitality and personal tableside service. Besides its famous New York Strip, double Porterhouse and Cajun rib eye steak, diners indulge in whole baked main lobster and Alaskan king crab legs. The eatery’s bar provides smaller bites of mini crab cake BLTs and petite filet mignon sandwiches. $$$
Dinner daily

Moshi Moshi Japanese Restaurant
109 S. Main St., 630-355-5516, Japanese
Enter into this quiet, casual setting to experience specialties of fresh sushi and sashimi, makimono rolls, tempura and teriyaki plates. The menu also has fried rice, breaded pork and chicken, and bento box specials. $$
Lunch Mon.-Fri.; dinner daily

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Naf Naf Grill
Freedom Commons, 1739 Freedom Drive, 630-904-7200, Israeli/Middle Eastern
Naf Naf moves to a new address while bringing along its fresh baked pitas, falafels, shawarmas and open-flamed kebabs. Items include beef tenderloin kebab, Israeli cucumber salad, and baba ghanoush topped with falafel. $
Lunch and dinner daily

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Orazio Pub
333 N. Center St., 630-357-4350, Bar Food
One of Naperville’s most well-established pubs complete with sports video games, locals wander in for Italian and American “peasant gourmet” items, such as melts, hamburgers, rib eye steak sandwich, Italian and barbecue beef, Sloppy Joes, soup, and chili. One specialty is Orazio’s version of an Italian sausage sandwich topped with cappicola and provolone cheese. $
Lunch and dinner daily

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Pancake Cafe
1292 Rickert Drive, 630-637-1010, Breakfast Plus
At this café, breakfast lovers indulge in pancakes and Belgian waffles topped with every fruit topping imaginable. Daytime items include baked banana pecan pancake, blueberry and sour cream crepes, and a Southwestern omelet. Besides breakfast foods, choose from the list of sandwiches and salads while enjoying Hawaiian Kona blend coffee. $
Breakfast and lunch daily.

Phat Noodles
614 E. Ogden Ave., 630-717-1199, Pan-Asian
Noodles receive the Chinese and Thai cuisine treatment at this family-owned store. Noodles appear in broth soups or crispily fried in such dishes as green pepper beef, orange chicken chow fun, and shredded pork chow mein. Other offerings include black bean garlic chicken and salt and pepper shrimp. $
Lunch and dinner Tues.-Sat.; dinner Sun.

Pickerman’s Soup & Sandwich
535 Fairway Drive, Suite 115, 630-369-4000, Deli
Pickerman’s has a range of sandwiches from ham and Swiss to a Texas barbecue beef brisket. Lighter fare includes a variety of soups and salads such as clam chowder, chicken Florentine and Oriental and chicken pecan salads. $
Lunch and dinner Mon.-Fri.; breakfast and lunch Sat. and Sun.

Pitaville Mediterranean Grill
1552 N. Aurora Road, 630-717-5200, Middle Eastern/Mediterranean
Find Mediterranean delights of hummus, baba ghanoush, and falafel. Beef and chicken come in kebabs, rotisserie slices and in combination platters. Round meals out with a fresh Jerusalem salad created with romaine lettuce, cucumbers, diced tomatoes, parsley in a tahini dressing. $
Lunch and dinner daily

Potter’s Place
29 W. Jefferson Ave., 630-355-9165, Mexican/Tex-Mex
Sit inside a rustic, brick restaurant with Southwestern decor and savor Tex-Mex dinners of tacos, tostadas, enchiladas, and pork tamales while drinking signature margaritas. The house specialty is the Christmas tree burrito, which gets its colors from guacamole, sour cream, extra cheese and tomatoes. An outdoor patio brings  summertime dining fun. $
Lunch and dinner daily

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Quigley’s Irish Pub
43 E. Jefferson Ave., 630-428-4774, Irish
Residing in the historic Jefferson Hill building, Quigley’s painstakingly creates an authentic Irish pub with teak wood, an antique fireplace, and etched custom glasswork. Live bands entertain guests as they select a menu containing 20 draft beers and Irish and American items. Try a potato spinach salad, a Guinness beef tenderloin tip sandwich, and bangers and mash over champ — mashed potatoes with green onions and butter. Traditional Irish breakfast is served on weekends. $
Lunch and dinner daily

Quincy’s Restaurant
1112 E. Ogden Ave., 630-369-8035, American Traditional/Greek
Going for breakfast, dinner or lunch, this classic diner provides family-pleasing favorites of pancakes, hamburgers, omelets, stir fries, pastas, and broiled fish. Greek dishes include gyros and roasted Greek and Athenian-style half chicken. Quincy’s also has a bakery filled with breads, cakes, and other sweets. $
Breakfast, lunch and dinner daily

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Raffi’s on 5th
200 E. Fifth Ave., 630-961-8203, Mediterranean
Housed in one of Naperville’s historic buildings, Raffi’s combines Spanish, Italian and French flavors in its steaks, pasta and fresh fish. House specialities include grilled Colorado lamb chops, grilled vegetable terrine, and its lula kebab comprised of ground beef and lamb croquettes. $$
Lunch Mon.-Fri.; dinner Mon.-Sat.

Rizzo’s
6 W. Jefferson Ave., 630-305-4396, Italian/American
Drink, dine, and dance at Rizzo’s, a downtown hot spot that surrounds patrons with custom-made wood bars, lush suede couches, and upscale bar items. Rizzo’s has a variety of burgers, fish tacos, and spicy goat cheese and spinach dip. $$
Dinner Mon.-Sat.

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Schmaltz Deli
1512 N. Naper Blvd., 630-245-7595, Deli
Schmaltz calls itself “the only classic Jewish deli west of Chicago.” People wait in line for its oversized sandwiches, from scratch, made daily soups, salads and knishes — Jewish pastry filled with seasoned mashed potatoes. Sandwiches have interesting names such as the “Sloppy Paul” — warm corned beef or pastrami on marble rye with Swiss cheese, sauerkraut and Russian dressing. $
Breakfast, lunch and dinner Mon.-Fri.; breakfast and lunch Sat. and Sun.

Serenitea
3027 English Rows Ave., Suite 107, 630-428-0040, Tea
Leave the busy world behind by dropping by to buy or sip loose leaf teas from India, China, Africa and England along with muffins, scones or sandwiches in a soothing environment. Instead of tea, choose other beverages such as smoothies and hot chocolate. Afternoon tea service is available by reservation only on the weekends. The special menu contains prepared finger sandwiches, scones, tea breads, and miniature pastries. $
Open Fri., Sat. and Sun.; afternoon tea and lunch Sat. and Sun. by reservation only

Shogun Japanese Steak House and Sushi Bar
596 S. Route 59, 630-416-0871, Japanese
With a décor of traditional Japanese screens and war gear, Shogun provides the authentic atmosphere for its chefs to whirl and twirl and delight diners as they prepare  sizzling teppanyaki grilled combination dinners. Experiment with sushi and makimono rolls before taking on entrees of Delmonico steak, teriyaki chicken, and a seafood lover’s feast. $$
Dinner daily

SugarToad
2139 CityGate Lane, 630-778-8623, American Contemporary
Taking its name from a blowfish in Chesapeake Bay, the restaurant takes a regional American approach with its menu. A sampling of the changing choices include a Southern style pork cassoulet, blackmouth salmon with buttermilk grit cake and dayboat scallops with a sweetbread fricassee. $$$
Breakfast, lunch and dinner Mon.-Fri.; brunch and dinner Sat. and Sun.

Sullivan’s Steakhouse
244 S. Main St., 630-305-0230, Steak/Seafood
Fine steaks and seafood, hand-shaken martinis and live jazz draw customers to Sullivan’s with its 1940s atmosphere. Diners enjoy chili-encru

Sushi House
175 W. Jackson Ave., 630-717-8888, Japanese
Diners looking for fresh sushi plates within a Japan-inspired atmosphere come here to graze among selections of King crab, deep-fried calamari, smoked salmon, and tuna. Main meals consist of teriyakis, noodle dishes and bento box combinations. $$
Lunch and dinner daily

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Tangerine Café
47 E. Chicago Ave., 630-717-7227, Breakfast Plus
Tangerine spikes its menu with a touch of whimsy with its breakfast and lunch entrees. Breakfast items include the Roma egg sandwich — scrambled eggs served over wheat bread, pesto, Provolone cheese and tomato — and sweet crunch pancakes made from Belgian white chocolate chips and macadamia nuts. Try hot wrap sandwiches —whole wheat tortillas filled with Angus steak, chicken or veggies. $
Breakfast and lunch daily

Tango
5 W. Jackson Ave., 630-848-1818, Argentinean
Known for its famous 2-foot long skirt steak, Spanish tapas and Italian pastas, diners also enjoy the rooftop patio at this South American eatery.  Mouth-watering choices include grilled filet mignon medallions, seafood penne, a rib eye in a four-pepper cream sauce, and a pan-seared Atlantic salmon in an orange basil sauce. $$
Lunch and dinner daily; brunch Sun.

Tasso’s Greek Cuisine
220 S. Washington St., 630-355-8852, Greek
With murals of Grecian scenes on its wall and white drapes opening up to its dining room, Tasso’s promises a modern twist on its Greek specialities. Browse through the menu to find vegetarian mousaka, baked lamb with vegetables, various meat and seafood souvlakis, and a filet mignon with a red wine sauce. $$
Lunch and dinner daily

Tong’s Polynesian Village
1239 E. Ogden Ave., 630-357-7120, Chinese
Tong’s provides a mix of Asian cuisines for its customers. Look for kung pao shrimp and scallops, fried chicken wings with spicy salt, Hong Kong steak, and roast duck. $
Lunch and dinner daily

Trattoria Totuccio
2155 CityGate Lane, 630-355-4800, Italian
Whether it’s a romantic evening out or a night with family, this modern and sleek trattoria creates an intimate and classical Italian atmosphere. Try escargot in puff pastry or asparagus in an almond butter reduction. Main meal entries include shrimp and crab fettuccini, pork tenderloin medallions, and grilled mixed seafood. $$
Lunch and dinner Mon-Fri.; dinner Sat.

Traverso’s
2523 S. Plainfield-Naperville Road, 630-305-7747, Italian-American
Traverso’s has a winning combination for its patrons: a spacious dining room and lounge area, Italian-American dishes, and thin crust pizza. House offerings include chicken picatta, lasagna Bolognese, stuffed eggplant rolls, shrimp linguine, and The Front Street sandwich — flattened sausage baked with pizza sauce. $$
Dinner daily; lunch and dinner Sun.

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Walker’s Charhouse
8 W. Gartner Road, Unit 140, 630-637-9688, Steak
This casual, family-friendly restaurant makes charbroiled steaks king of its menu. See historic Naperville photographs on the walls and enjoy a top sirloin steak, center cut rib eye, London broil sandwich, and grilled pork chops. $$
Lunch and dinner daily

The White Chocolate Grill
1803 Freedom Drive, 630-505-8300, American Contemporary
With its Frank Lloyd Wright decor and contemporary American fare, this relaxed, upscale eatery heats up with items such as fire roasted tomato gin soup, blackened whitefish sandwich, fresh rotisserie chicken crepes, and a balsamic rib eye. Desserts for two include white chocolate raspberry cheesecake and French white chocolate bread pudding. $$
Lunch and dinner daily

Wild Tuna
3344 S. Route 59, Unit 104, 630-420-8801, Japanese
The art of fine sushi is practiced here under soothing surroundings of white screens and glass walls. Sushi comes in a la carte pieces or maki rolls with salmon, yellowtail, and shiitake mushroom tempura. Rounding out the menu are teriyaki, sukiyaki, katsu and noodle plates as well as fish entrees such as black cod with sweet miso. $$
Lunch and dinner daily

Wilma’s Café
1224 W. Ogden Ave., 630-355-8989, American Traditional
Chrome-accented bar stools facing the kitchen and comfortable booths welcome hungry diners to sit for breakfast or lunch. The café, a cash-only diner, offers affordable items of omelets, pancakes, made from scratch soups, and hamburgers. $
Breakfast and lunch Tues.-Sun.

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Yamado Japanese Restaurant
929 E. Ogden Ave., 630-983-3567, Japanese
Yamado welcomes diners who might not have waded into the world of sushi and sashimi. Maki come with names such as dragon or Grand Canyon roll and the signature Yamado roll made with eel and avocado. Traditional dishes such as chicken teriyaki appear on the menu.  $$
Lunch and dinner Mon.-Sat.; dinner Sun.

Your Neighbors
931 W. 75th St., 630-369-9662, Bar Food
Tucked inside a strip mall, this laid-back pub offers a variety of sports on its many TVs and serves imported and domestic brews with easygoing fare of fried chicken dinners, shrimp baskets, a French Dip sandwich and its specialty — hamburgers. $
Lunch and dinner daily