Davanti Enoteca
NapervilleFood Editor
Local team review
The focaccia di Recco is the reason to walk through the door, and the reason to come back a week later. Watching that paper-thin Ligurian crust arrive, blistered and puffed with molten stracchino oozing from every tear, is a small joy I've repeated four times now. On our last visit, we skipped the mains entirely and ordered five small plates with a bottle of Barbera, and it was the best Italian meal we'd had in months. The candlelit room on a quiet Tuesday feels like a secret the rest of Naperville hasn't found yet.
About the Restaurant
Davanti Enoteca landed in downtown Naperville in 2023 and brought with it a refreshingly unfussy take on Italian dining. The concept is built around sharable small plates, think focaccia di recco oozing with stracchino cheese, and meatballs braised in Sunday gravy served in a cast-iron skillet. The wine list leans heavily Italian and pairs beautifully with the menu's rustic approach. The room is intimate and candlelit, making it one of downtown's strongest date-night contenders, especially during the quieter weeknight hours.
Insider Tip
The focaccia di recco, paper-thin Ligurian flatbread filled with molten stracchino cheese, is mandatory. Order it first.
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47 E Chicago Ave, Downtown
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