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Volare


#18 of 4,514 restaurants in Chicago
4.0 of 5 stars 114 ratings  |  Write a review
  • Cuisines: Italian
  • Neighbourhood: The Loop
  • Average price: £ 25 ($ 40)

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3 of 5 stars
Regensburg, Germany
30 Nov 2009
1
person found this review helpful

I had dinner with my wive on a Sunday evening at Volare - sitting on a patio outside the restaurant, having a heating system which grills your head. We started with a glass of Prosecco, nothing special, too warm. I ordered a Malbec, they brought me a Barbera. The food was OK, bit you will find something like that in... more

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4 of 5 stars
West Lafayette Indiana
19 Nov 2009

Charming authentic Italian restaurant. Excellent food - several choices for vegetarians. Good wine menu. more

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3 of 5 stars
Eau Claire, WI
3 Nov 2009
2
people found this review helpful

I will first off say, that my review may be a bit biased as I am a gourmet foodie myself. I am adventurous in the kitchen, always trying new things, and recipes. So, that said...maybe I am use to my food being above average, therefor expect more from my restaurant dining experiences. However, when I pulled up Volare and saw... more

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3 of 5 stars
Rockville, Maryland
27 Oct 2009

Volare is a very popular italian restaurant and bar in the Streeterville section of Chicago. We made reservations well in advance for Friday night 10/09/09. The main dining room was packed when we arrived at 8PM, and literally mobbed when we left around 9:15PM. This restaurant is incredibly noisy, somewhat like trying to eat at a rock concert! The food... more

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5 of 5 stars
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14 Oct 2009

5 Star food at a 3 star price. Best food, atmosphere and service. Only place I know to get Seppia. more

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2 of 5 stars
Huntland
10 Oct 2009
2
people found this review helpful

We decided to eat here on a Sunday evening in June around 6pm. We were promised a table in 15 minutes. 40 minutes later we were finally ushered to a table on the cold and draughty terrace. The daily special Lobster bisque was hot but did not have much taste. Main courses finally arrived on very hot plates which had... more

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5 of 5 stars
jme02067
9 Oct 2009

Food was amazing and fairly priced. We showed up without a reservation and they were able to get us a table on the patio within five minutes even though it was very busy :) more

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4 of 5 stars
BC
8 Oct 2009

Romantic, it is not, unless yelling "What?" is your idea of romance. The food is superb. The risotto is creamy and decadent, the veal is tender and tasty and the pesto, fresh and vibrant. The wine list is excellent with emphasis on Italian (best in the world) and the staff is knowledgeable about the wine but not necessary passionate (descriptions... more

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5 of 5 stars
3 Oct 2009

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3 of 5 stars
Indiana
23 Sep 2009

We visited on a Saturday night with a 9:00 reservation. We were not seated for over 30 minutes, but the drinks from the bar were good while we waited. The restaurant is small and noisy, but the decor is nice. Food was decent, but I will probably try another Italian option the next time more

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Volare Address

201 E. Grand Ave., Chicago, IL 60611
Tel: (312) 410-9900 Fax: (312) 410-9909
* Restaurant price information is based on meal cost per person, excluding drinks, tax and tip.