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

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

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

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

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

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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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

I lived in Italy for four years, so I'm very critical about American-Italian food. This is the real deal! Authentic Italian Cuisine in a an authentic Italian atmosphere, YES it's noisy and busy, but "that's Italian!" The mixed grill was awesome, the chicken piccata was perfect, and the filet mignon was outstanding. All of the portions were huge. Reservations are... more