Top 10 New Restaurants in the Western Suburbs of Chicago

1. Lennon’s — Downtown Naperville
Three floors (restaurant, lounge, rooftop vibe) with serious cocktail energy; opened
Aug 2025 and already booking up.

2. Piccolo Buco by Cooper’s Hawk — Naperville (Block 59)
Roman-style pizza + wine program; new to the ‘burbs in 2025 and drawing strong
early diner reviews.

3. The James — Geneva
Modern supper-club feel with a legit cocktail list; opened May 2023.

4. Modern Plate — Elmhurst
Contemporary American with a lively bar; celebrating year one heading into 2024/25,
with solid OT/Tripadvisor ratings.

5. Dough + The Backyard — Wheaton
Detroit-style pizza, wings, and a big indoor/outdoor sports setup; fresh, buzzy, and
very local.

6. Phase Three Brewing (Taproom + Kitchen) — Elmhurst
Acclaimed brewer’s suburban taproom with a food program; new Elmhurst location
drawing crowds.

7. Entourage — Downers Grove
Polished dining/cocktail spot that landed in the last couple years and keeps racking up
strong Yelp buzz.

8. Ella’s Italian Pub — Elmhurst
Italian “pub-style” street food + Roman/Detroit-ish pies; opened 2024 with growing
word-of-mouth.

9. Velvet Taco — Naperville (Block 59)
Creative, globally-inspired tacos; brand-new to Naperville in 2025 and already a
line-builder.

10. Yatai Japanese Kitchen — Geneva
New in 2024; hibachi-leaning Japanese spot earning early local “go try it” write-ups.