Volare Ristorante Menu
Volare Ristorante, a charming Italian dining spot located at 201 E Grand Ave in Chicago, offers a range of amenities such as outdoor seating, full bar, and private dining. The menu boasts vegan options, limited vegetarian choices, and a variety of classic Italian dishes. Customers rave about the flavorful Chicken Parmesan, creamy gnocchi, and impeccable service. Stephanie C. praises the hot and tasty delivery, while Margarita C. raves about the smooth gnocchi and savory Chicken Parmesan. James B. highlights the delicious Gnocchi and Chicken Parmesan, emphasizing the exceptional taste. Stephanie G. recommends the Malloreddus alla Sarda for those seeking authentic Italian flavors and superior service. Overall, Volare Ristorante offers a delightful dining experience with top-notch dishes and attentive staff.
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Stagioni
Pomodoro sauce, Bufala milk mozzarella, artichokes, mushrooms, black olives, ham, E.V.O.O.
Margherita Pizza
Pomodoro sauce, Bufala milk mozzarella, basil, E.V.O.O.
Bufalina Pizza
Bufala milk mozzarella, mortadella, truffle oil, fresh Bufala mozzarella
Tartufo
Tuffle creamy spread, chopped buffalo mozzarella, grana padano, arugula, black summer truffle.
Tagliere Misto For
Chef's assortment of: • Prosciutto di Parma• Salame• Soppressata• Assorted Cheese Chef's Selection• Assorted Italian Olives• Semi-dried Tomatoes
Tagliere Misto
Antipasti Freddi
Bruschetta Italiana
Grilled Italian bread, diced tomatoes, Frantoio olive oil, shaved Parmesan
Volare Signature Insalata Di Mare
Octopus, calamari, conch, shrimp, cuttlefish, tossed in garlic, lemon, olive oil, Parsley
Carpaccio Di Manzo
Sliced all natural beef filet, artichoke, arugula, shaved Pecorino, mustard aioli
Vongole Al Forno
Baked Littleneck clams encrusted with homemade Italian breadcrumbs
Salsiccia E Peperoni
Italian pork sausage and roasted peppers sautéed in our signature sauce, finished with garlic and oregano
Grigliata Mista
Sea scallops, calamari, octopus, and shrimp fire-grilled, laced with aged balsamic and Frantoio olive oil
Fritto Di Calamari
Our signature fried calamari
Zuppetta Di Cozze
Mussels, onion, garlic, chili flakes, crostini in white wine sauce or tomato sauce
Rotolini Di Melanzane
Rolled eggplant stuffed with Ricotta cheese, baked and served with fresh basil, in a pomodoro sauce
Antipasti Caldi
Zuppa e Insalate
Minestrone Alla Toscana
Traditional minestrone soup made in-house daily
Insalata Cesare
Volare style Caesar salad topped with parmesan and white anchovies (contains raw egg)
Insalata Volare
Chopped lettuce, artichoke, hearts of palm, tomato, radish, roasted peppers, carrots, cucumber, provolone, aged red wine vinaigrette
Caprese Con Bufala Mozzarella
Tomato, sweet basil, bufala mozzarella
Roasted Beets And Kale Salad
Roasted red and yellow beets, kale, toasted sliced almonds, crispy garbanzo, dill, E.V.O.O., horseradish cream.
Garganelli Al Ragu Di Manzo
Pasta tossed in short rib ragu with mushroom and truffle
Gnocchi Alla Vodka
Homemade Ricotta dumplings in our famous vodka sauce
Linguine All'Aragosta
Linguine pasted sautéed with chopped shrimp in a light spicy Fra Diavolo sauce served with a Maine whole lobster.
Fettuccine Alla Bolognese
Fettuccine pasta in a traditional Bolognese sauce
Ravioli Di Ricotta
Homemade ravioli filled with hand-dipped ricotta in a pomodoro sauce
Lasagna Al Forno
Traditional lasagna Bolognese style
Spaghetti Neri Al Pesce
Black squid ink spaghetti tossed with sage, shrimp, crab, scallops, simmered in a creamy rosé sauce
Spaghetti Al Pomodoro
Spaghetti with fresh tomato, basil, garlic, olive oil and white wine topped with fresh mozzarella
Linguine Arselle E Bottarga
Linguine sautéed with clams, garlic, lemon zest, tossed in olive oil & topped with bottarga
Primi Piatti
Risotti
Fattoria Risotto
Acquerello rice, roast chicken breast, peas, and our signature four cheese sauce
Volare Risotti
Acquerello rice served with mussels, clams, shrimp, scallops, calamari, in a tomato/ squid ink sauce
Pesce Bianco Limone E Capperi
Pan-seared oz. whitefish filet with paprika, capers in a lemon white wine sauce
Salmone E Caponata Siciliana
oz. grilled farm raised salmon filet, Siciliana caponata (eggplant, onion, celery, olives, pinenuts, raisins)
Vitello Al Limone
Veal medallions sautéed in lemon and white wine
Nodino Di Vitello
oz pounded and breaded veal chop served either: Parmigiana (or) Milanese style
Costoline D'Agnello
Grilled Colorado lamb chops, rosemary, red wine sauce
Pollo Arrosto Alla Diavola
Semi-boneless half chicken, champagne-tarragon sauce, oven-roasted potatoes
Pollo Alla Parmigiana
Breaded chicken cutlet, pomodoro sauce, mozzarella, side of spaghetti
Tagliata Di NY
Grilled oz. Prime NY Steak with roasted bone marrow, truffle-infused breadcrumbs (served sliced)
Filetto Di Manzo
Prime oz. filet mignon, rosemary, red wine sauce
Secondi Piatti
Contorni
Polpette
Homemade meatballs in tomato sauce
Salsiccia
Homemade Italian sausage in tomato sauce
Petto Di Pollo
Grilled chicken breast
Gamberoni
Spinaci
Baby spinach sautéed with garlic
Rapini
Broccoli rabe
Chocolate Decadence
Chocolate cake, chocolate mousse, chocolate sauce, strawberry
Cannoli
Crisp pastry dough filled with sweet ricotta cream, candied orange zest, & chocolate chips dipped in pistachio
Crème Bruleé
Vanilla custard, caramelized sugar, mixed berries
Tiramisu
Ladyfingers soaked in espresso liqueur layered with sweet mascarpone. A house favorite
Dessert
Marketplace Items
Oz. Homemade Vodka Sauce
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Oz. Homemade Bolognese Sauce
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Oz. Homemade Marinara Sauce
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Oz. Homemade Pomodoro Sauce
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Oz. Homemade Arrabbiata Sauce
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Oz. Homemade Sarda Sauce
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