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New Restaurants in Naperville

The 26 latest additions to Naperville’s dining scene — openings we’re watching, tracking, and eating our way through.

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Naperville’s restaurant scene is moving faster than any other suburb in Chicagoland. In the last year alone, the city has added Korean BBQ rooms, a Gordon Ramsay restaurant, Nashville hot chicken, Uzbek family kitchens, and at least three new pizza concepts.

We keep this page current with the newest openings we’re following. Know of one we missed? Let us know — tips go straight to our editors.

Shahirizada Restaurant in Naperville IL

1 $$

#1 · Mediterranean & Middle Eastern

Shahirizada Restaurant

★★★★★ 4.7 · $$ · South Naperville

Why we picked it: Uzbek wedding plov on a communal platter from Route 59.

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The George in Naperville IL

2 $$

#2 · Bars & Gastropubs

The George

★★★★★ 4.7 · $$ · Downtown

Why we picked it: Modern tavern named for Naperville's founder, in the former Bev's space.

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Entourage in Naperville IL

3 $$$

#3 · Steakhouse & BBQ

Entourage

★★★★★ 4.6 · $$$ · Route 59

Why we picked it: Dry-aged steak and award-winning cocktails from the VAI's team.

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La Mom Kitchen in Naperville IL

4 $$

#4 · Chinese

La Mom Kitchen

★★★★★ 4.6 · $$ · Downtown

Why we picked it: Shanghainese soup dumplings and stone-pot eel in downtown Naperville.

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Bonci Pizzeria in Naperville IL

5 $$

#5 · Italian & Pizza

Bonci Pizzeria

★★★★☆ 4.5 · $$ · Downtown

Why we picked it: Pizza al taglio from Rome, weighed by the slice on Chicago Avenue.

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Sho Kalbi Steakhouse in Naperville IL

6 $$$

#6 · Asian

Sho Kalbi Steakhouse

★★★★☆ 4.5 · $$$ · North Naperville

Why we picked it: A5 Wagyu and tabletop grilling in a premium Korean-Japanese tier.

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Red Pepper in Naperville IL

7 $$

#7 · Chinese

Red Pepper

★★★★☆ 4.5 · $$ · West Naperville

Why we picked it: Cantonese BBQ char siu and roast duck on 75th Street.

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Milliy Family Restaurant in Naperville IL

8 $$

#8 · Mediterranean & Middle Eastern

Milliy Family Restaurant

★★★★☆ 4.4 · $$ · Central Naperville

Why we picked it: Halal Uzbek plov with a free indoor kids' play area on Rickert.

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Ichiddo Ramen in Naperville IL

9 $$

#9 · Japanese & Sushi

Ichiddo Ramen

★★★★☆ 4.3 · $$ · Downtown

Why we picked it: Hakata-style tonkotsu opened in late 2024 on Washington Street.

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The White Sheep in Naperville IL

10 $$

#10 · Breakfast & Brunch

The White Sheep

★★★★☆ 4.3 · $$ · Downtown

Why we picked it: Chef-driven brunch in downtown's River Square Center.

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Viceroy Indian Cuisine in Naperville IL

11 $$

#11 · Indian & South Asian

Viceroy Indian Cuisine

★★★★☆ 4.3 · $$ · Downtown

Why we picked it: Upscale Indian on Jefferson with biryanis sealed under pastry.

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Lotus Banh Mi in Naperville IL

12 $$

#12 · Asian

Lotus Banh Mi

★★★★☆ 4.3 · $$ · Downtown

Why we picked it: Vietnamese banh mi with house-cooked meats opened late 2024 downtown.

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