Best of Naperville 2017

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August 2017 View more

Our readers have spoken. Turn the page to reveal the 2017 readers’ choice winners—Naperville’s best bars, restaurants, shops, doctors and more. Winners in forty categories were celebrated at our annual Best of Naperville event in July.

Dining & Food

Bar: Empire Burgers & Brew*

Runners Up
The Lantern Tavern & Grill
Aurelio’s AUR BAR

Caterer: Chef by Request

Runners Up
My Chef Catering
Belgio’s Catering

Chinese: House of Emperor

Runners Up
Chinese Kitchen
Jin 28

Ethnic Food: SanguCHE

Runners Up
Quiubo
Mesón Sabika

Grocery Store: Casey’s Foods

Runners Up
Mariano’s
Trader Joe’s

Italian: Francesca’s Restaurants

Runners Up
Rosebud
Maggiano’s Little Italy

Martini: Sullivan’s Steakhouse

Runners Up
Hugo’s Frog Bar and Fish House
CityGate Grille

Outdoor Dining: Mesón Sabika

Runners Up
Empire Burgers & Brew
Potter’s Place

Pizza: Lou Malnati’s Pizzeria

Runners Up
Aurelio’s Pizza
Little Italian Pizza

Romantic Restaurant: Mesón Sabika

Runners Up
Sullivan’s Steakhouse
Francesca’s Restaurants

Seafood: Catch 35

Runners Up
Hugo’s Frog Bar and Fish House
Sullivan’s Steakhouse

Specialty Dessert Shop: Le Chocolat du Bouchard

Runners Up
Smallcakes Cupcakery and Creamery
Nothing Bundt Cakes

Steak: Sullivan’s Steakhouse

Runners Up
Hugo’s Frog Bar and Fish House
Morton’s the Steakhouse

Sushi: Kiku Japanese Steak House and Sushi Lounge

Runners Up
Shinto Japanese Steakhouse & Sushi Lounge
Wild Tuna Sushi

Hospitality & Entertainment

Entertainment Venue: Pinot’s Palette

Runners Up
Topgolf
Chasers Laser Tag

Hotel: Hotel Arista*

Runners Up
Hotel Indigo Naperville Riverwalk
Hilton Lisle Naperville

Shopping & Retail

Auto Dealer: Continental Motors Group*

Runners Up
Lexus of Naperville
Toyota of Naperville

Car Wash: Brighton Car Wash

Runners Up
Delta Sonic
Bill’s Car Wash

Florist: Phillip’s Flowers

Runners Up
Floral Events
Trudy’s Flowers

Gift Shop: Occasions

Runners Up
SaraBoo Creek
Little Luxuries

Jeweler: Diamond Gallery

Runners Up
Costello Jewelry Company
Fey & Co.

Men’s Store: Dean’s Clothing

Runners Up
Jos. A. Bank
Southern Tide

Pet Store: Two Bostons

Runners Up
Dog Patch Pet & Feed
Pet Supplies Plus

Women’s Boutique: Bri’Zan Couture

Runners Up
Edie Boutique
Glam & Glitz Boutique

Personal Service & Healthcare

Dentist: Naperville Dental Specialists/Innovative Orthodontic Centers/Innovative Pediatric Dentistry

Runners Up
Living Well Dental Group
Riverwalk Family Dental

Doctor: DuPage Medical Group

Runners Up
Dr. Ira Rubin/Naperville Pediatric Associates
Affordable Hearing Solutions

Plastic Surgeon: Center for Cosmetic & Laser Surgery

Runners Up
The John Bull Center for Cosmetic Surgery & Laser Medispa
Dr. James C. Ferlmann

Spa: ME SPA*

Runners Up
C’zar Salon Spa
Arista Spa & Salon

Massage: Massage Envy

Runners Up
C’zar Salon Spa
ME SPA

Chiropractor: Vitality Chiropractic Center

Runners Up
Advanced Health of Naperville
Whitney Chiropractic

Hair Salon: Amber Waves Salon

Runners Up
C’zar Salon Spa
Salon Fluxx

Fitness Club: Orangetheory Fitness

Runners Up
Ignite Fitness
Yoga by Degrees

Photographer: Firefly Nights Photography

Runners Up
Alicia’s Photography
Bella Life

Financial & Legal Services

Attorney: Heather Ryan Law

Runners Up
Law Offices of Michael D. Canulli
Rosenberg & Parker

Bank: Naperville Bank & Trust*

Runners Up
BMO Harris Bank
Chase Bank

Investment Advisor: Northern Trust

Runners Up
Calamos Investments
Charles Schwab

Construction & Real Estate

Builder: Lakewest Custom Homes*

Runners Up
DJK Custom Homes
5th Avenue Construction

Remodeler: Lakewest Renovations

Runners Up
Reliable Home Improvement
Strahan Construction

Landscaper: CB Conlin Landscapes

Runners Up
Hursthouse Landscape Architects & Contractors
J&B Landscape Solutions

Realty Company: John Greene Realtor

Runners Up
Baird & Warner Naperville
Keller Williams Realty Naperville

*indicates winner is pictured