Cooper's Hawk Winery & Restaurants Opening Second Piccolo Buco Location in Naperville August 25th

Roman trattoria brings contemporary-Neapolitan pizza and traditional dishes from Rome to Chicago's western suburbs

NAPERVILLE, Ill., Aug. 14, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Cooper's Hawk Winery & Restaurants is excited to announce the official opening of Piccolo Buco's second location in Naperville, Illinois on August 25, 2025. Building on the success of their original concept (located in Oak Brook, IL), the newest location continues Cooper's Hawk's mission of bringing exceptional culinary and wine experiences directly to guests' backyards. Guests can now make reservations via Open Table.

Located at 456 Illinois Rte 59, Naperville, IL, 60540, in the new Block 59 development, the new Piccolo Buco Naperville represents an intimate dining destination that captures the essence of Rome. In partnership with Chef Luca Issa, owner of the original Piccolo Buco in Rome, the restaurant brings authentic Italian traditions to Chicago-land. Cooper's Hawk Founder Tim McEnery discovered Piccolo Buco while traveling in Rome and set out to bring their unique pizza experience to wine club members and guests.

"We're thrilled to bring the Piccolo Buco experience, and best pizza, to Naperville," said Tim McEnery, CEO/Founder of Cooper's Hawk Winery & Restaurants. "Opening our second location marks an exciting milestone in bringing neighborhood-centered dining to more communities. We're not just expanding our footprint – we're deepening our commitment to creating gathering places where memories are made."

The Naperville location features 195 seats; 127 interior and 68 in an enclosed patio. Upon entry, guests are met with an expansive tasting bar where they can enjoy wine-tasting experiences amongst a collection of décor pieces that make the space feel warm and inviting. Ornate stencil detailing painted on the ceiling, and expansive custom wallcovering highlighting iconic Roman monuments and statues create distinctive feature moments throughout the space, with local tie-ins for guests to discover.

Unique details include a nod to the coins thrown in the Trevi Fountain, and vintage gallery walls. The enclosed patio evokes a Roman bistro feel with twinkly string lights and lush greenery.

All of these elements evoke an authentic dining experience, transporting guests to the charm of a small Roman pizzeria and honoring Luca Issa and his original Piccolo Buco in Italy.

The menu showcases traditional Italian favorites alongside innovative interpretations, prepared with a mix of authentic and local ingredients. Signature items include Luca's "Red, Yellow or White" pizza that finishes with a crisp, yet cloud-like dough and tall crust. Starters include Mama Luca's Meatballs, Crispy Stuffed Squash Blossoms and Crispy Calamari. Modern Roman-style entrees include Cacio e Pepe, Truffle Fondue Cappellacci and Braised Short Ribs. In true Italian fashion - be sure to leave room for dessert; Mama Luca's Tiramisu, Amalfi Pound Cake and Chicago's own, Raffaello Gelato. An extensive wine selection features both Italian varietals and Cooper's Hawk's own award-winning wines.

A new lunch menu will also be available at the Naperville location and feature a collection of Sardinian sandwiches made with the brand's signature pizza dough.

To round out the experience, Cooper's Hawk wine club members can also enjoy the perks of their membership at all Piccolo Buco locations.

To commemorate the official opening, a ribbon cutting ceremony will take place with Mayor Scott Wehrli, Dupage County Board Member, Saba Haider, Cooper's Hawk Winery & Restaurants Founder/CEO, Tim McEnery and Piccolo Buco Rome's Chef/Owner, Luca Issa on Saturday, August 23 at 4:30PM.

Location & Hours: Address: 456 Illinois Rte 59, Naperville, IL, 60540 Hours: Sunday - Thursday, 11AM - 9PM; Friday & Saturday, 11AM - 10PM (all day menu) Lunch Menu: Daily, 11AM - 3:30PM Happy Hour: Monday - Thursday, 2PM - 5:30PM

Reservations & Information: Phone: 630-468-1100 Website: https://piccolobuco.coopershawk.com/ Social Media: Instagram @piccolobuco | Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/PiccoloBucoByCH/

About Piccolo Buco by Cooper's Hawk Winery & Restaurants: A collaboration between Cooper's Hawk Founder Tim McEnery and Chef Luca Issa of the original Piccolo Buco in Rome. A collaboration between Cooper's Hawk Founder Tim McEnery and Chef Luca Issa of the original Piccolo Buco in Rome. The restaurant specializes in handcrafted Neapolitan-style pizza featuring Chef Luca's signature tall, crown-like crust. Each dish follows the Italian tradition of simplicity, quality, and craftsmanship, thoughtfully paired with wine. Cooper's Hawk's 800,000 Wine Club members enjoy exclusive benefits at both Piccolo Buco and Cooper's Hawk locations.

For more information, please contact Wink PR – [email protected] | 917 930 4080

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