Italian Restaurants in Naperville, Illinois

Italian Restaurants in Naperville, Illinois
The city of Naperville is ranked as one of 2005 "Best Places to Live" in the United States by "Money Magazine." The close-knit community of Naperville is located 30 miles west of downtown Chicago and offers outdoor activities such as strolling down the Riverwalk or swimming at Centennial Beach. Naperville also has a number of Italian restaurants, most of which originated from Italian neighborhoods in Chicago.

Rosebud Italian Specialities and Pizzeria

The Rosebud group of 10 Chicago restaurants are a self-proclaimed "Chicago tradition for over 30 years." The Rosebud Italian Specialities and Pizzeria in Naperville offers the staple dishes of the original Rosebud in the Chicago loop, with savory additions. Chicago-style pizzas, thick-crust and cheesy pies, are served alongside chicken vesuvio, eggplant parmesan and pasta entrees. The atmosphere is intimate and warm, perfect for couples, business meetings and family gatherings. Rosebud is open for lunch and dinner, seven days a week. The Rosebud Italian Specialities and Pizzeria is one block away from Naperville's downtown Riverwalk park, where you can explore the urban outdoors and river.

Rosebud Italian Specialities and Pizzeria
48 W. Chicago Ave.
Naperville, IL 60540
(630) 548-9800
rosebudrestaurants.com

Francesca's Passaggio

Francesca's Passaggio combines the cuisines of Tuscany, Umbria and Lazio, Italy in a casual trattoria ambiance in the southern area of Naperville. The menu includes salads, pizzas, pastas (rigatoni with mushrooms or mozzarella, linguini and gnocchi), chicken entrees and grilled salmon. The wine list includes regional Italian favorites from Tuscany, Piedmont, Sicily and Umbria, along with wines from California vineyards. The atmosphere is comfortable, complete with a seasonal patio and outdoor tables. Passagio's is open for lunch and dinner seven days a week. Reservations and walk-ins are accepted.

Francesca's Passaggio
3124 South Route 59
Naperville, IL 60564
(630) 946-0600
miafrancesca.com

Lou Malnati's Pizzeria

Lou Malnati's Pizzeria exemplifies the deep-dish Chicago-style pizza. The restaurant is open for carry-out, fine dining and a full-service bar. Appetizers include garlic bread, three-cheese bread and spinach bread with a blend of cheeses and tomato. The hearty minestrone soup, Caesar salad and club salads can also accompany a meal. The toppings on the deep-dish or thin-crust pizza include pepperoni, sausage, spinach, hot giardiniera and basil. Lasagna, penne and fettucini are also house favorites.

Lou Malnati's Pizzeria
121 W. Jefferson Ave.
Naperville, IL 60540
(630) 717-0700
loumalnatis.com

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