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Volare Ristorante Italiano
201 E Grand Ave
Chicago, IL 60611
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Dinner
Select entrees accompanied by seasonal vegetables and Chef's garnish. Pastas and Risotti are available as half orders. We offer whole wheat and gluten free options
Frutta e Verdura
$3 each
Assorted Italian Olives
Roasted Peppers
Semi-Dried Tomatoes
Spreadable Beer
Antipasti Freddi
Bruschetta Italiana*
$8.00
Grilled Italian bread, basil pesto, diced tomatoes, Frantoio E.V.O.O, shaved Parmesan
Carpaccio di Manzo
$12.00
Sliced all natural beef filet, artichoke, arugula, shaved Pecorino, mustard aioli
Our Signature Insalata di Mare
$19.00
Octopus, calamari, conch, shrimp, tossed in garlic, lemon, E.V.O.O., parsley
Antipasti Caldi
Vongole al Forno
$14.00
Littleneck clams baked in our pizza oven encrusted with homemade Italian breadcrumbs
Salsiccia e Peperoni
$14.00
Italian pork sausage and roasted peppers sautéed in our signature sauce, finished with garlic and oregano
Grigliata Mista
$18.00
Sea scallops, calamari, octopus and shrimp fire grilled, laced with aged balsamic and Frantoio E.V.O.O
Fritto di Calamari
$16.00
Our signature fried calamari
Zuppetta di Cozze e 'Nduja
$14.00
Mussels, 'nduja, garlic, E.V.O.O., white wine, Sardinian fregola
Rotolini di Melanzane
$12.00
Rolled eggplant stuffed with Ricotta cheese, baked and served with fresh basil, in a pomodoro sauce
Insalate
House Salad
$5.00
Lettuce, artichoke, tomato, roasted peppers
Pomodoro, Rapa Gialla e Prosciutto
$9.00
Heirloom tomato, golden beets, Prosciutto di Parma, Bufala mozzarella, E.V.O.O. drizzled with cream of balsamic
Insalata Cesare
$7.00
Caesar salad Volare style topped with parmesan and white anchovies
Caprese con Bufala Mozzarella
$10.00Insalata Volare
$7.00
Chopped lettuce, artichoke, hearts of palm, tomato, radish, roasted peppers, carrots, cucumber, Provolone, aged red wine vinaigrette
Warm Kale Salad*
$8.00
Warm organic kale, toasted garbanzo, crispy prosciutto, pancetta, roasted cauliflower, shaved Grana Padano, red onion, white beans, citronette
Primi Piatti
Gnocchi alla Vodka
$19.00
Homemade Ricotta dumplings in our famous vodka sauce
Bavette alla Carbonara di Mare*
$27.00
Bavette pasta sautéed with lobster, shrimp, crawfish, pasteurized egg, Pecorino cheese, and pepper, topped with black Tobiko
Fettuccine alla Bolognese
$19.00
Fettuccine pasta in a traditional Bolognese sauce
Ravioli di Ricotta
$18.00
Homemade Ravioli filled with hand dipped Ricotta in a pomodoro sauce
Lasagna al Forno
$19.00
Traditional lasagna Bolognese style
Fusilloni al Ragu di Vitello
$21.00
Fusilloni with ragù of veal, Porcini mushroom, peas, Pecorino, and a touch of cream
Spaghetti Neri al Pesce
$25.00
Black squid ink spaghetti tossed with sage, shrimp, lump crab, scallops, simmered in a creamy rosé sauce
Malloreddus alla Sarda
$21.00
Sardinian style semolina gnocchetti sautéed with ground sausage, mushroom and peas served in a tomato sauce and topped with shaved Pecorino sardo
Rigatoni all' Arrabbiata
$18.00
Spicy tomato sauce with pork pancetta and garlic
Spaghetti al Pomodoro
$19.00
Spaghetti with fresh tomato, basil, garlic, olive oil and white wine topped with fresh mozzarella
Linguine Arselle e Bottarga*
$22.00
Linguine sauteéd with clams and lemon zest, served in a garlic and olive oil sauce and topped with Bottarga
Risotti
Fattoria
$21.00
Carnaroli rice, roast chicken breast, peas, and our signature four cheese sauce
Ermes ai Vegetali
$20.00
Red Sardinian wild rice served with mixed seasonal vegetables in a white wine sauce
Di Mare
$25.00
Carnaroli rice served with mussels, clams, shrimp, scallops and calamari served in a tomato sauce
Secondi Piatti
Pesce Bianco e Gamberone
$23.00
8oz Whitefish filet, prawns, paprika, capers, lemon sauce
Salmone alla Griglia
$24.00
Grilled Salmon filet over sautéed fresh spinach drizzled with E.V.O.O
Pollo alla Parmigiana
$20.00
Breaded chicken cutlet, pomodoro sauce, mozzarella, side of spaghetti
Pollo alla Cacciatora
$22.00
Semi-boneless free range chicken half Cacciatora style, over spaghetti
Vitello al Limone
$25.00
Veal medallions sautéed in lemon and white wine
Vitello alla Parmigiana
$28.00
Breaded veal cutlet, pomodoro sauce, mozzarella, side of spaghetti
Tagliata di NY
$37.00
Grilled 10oz Prime NY steak sliced, Ermes and Venere rice, sautéed mix mushrooms and fresh arugula with truffle dressing
Filetto di Manzo
$39.00
Prime 8 oz. filet mignon, rosemary, red wine sauce
Veal Chop
$45.00
14oz Grilled Veal chop
Costoline d'Agnello
$40.00
Grilled Colorado Lamb chops, Rosemary, red wine sauce
Contorni
Polpette
$5.00
Homemade meatballs
Salsiccia
$5.00
Homemade Italian sausage
Petto di Pollo
$5.00
Grilled chicken breast
Gamberoni
- Jumbo Shrimp (ea) $4.00
- Jumbo Shrimp (ea) $2.00
Spinaci
$5.00
Sautéed spinach
Rapini
$5.00
Broccoli rabe
*The Illinois Department of Public Health advises that eating raw or under cooked meat, poultry, eggs, or seafood poses a health risk to everyone, but especially to the elderly, young children under 4, pregnant women and other highly susceptible individuals with compromised immune systems. Thorough cooking of such animal foods reduces the risk if illness
Antipasti
Bruschetta Italiana*
$8.00
Grilled Italian bread, basil pesto, diced tomatoes, Frantoio E.V.O.O; shaved Parmesan
Grigliata Mista
$14.00
Sea scallops, calamari, octopus and shrimp fire grilled laced with aged balsamic and E.V.O.O
Piccolo Fritto di Calamari
$8.00
Our signature crispy calamari, lemon, spicy tomato sauce or cocktail sauce
Rotolini di Melanzane
$10.00
Baked rolled eggplant stuffed with Ricotta cheese and fresh basil, served with pomodoro sauce
Insalate
Insalata Volare
$9.95
Mixed greens, artichoke, heart of palm, tomato, radishes, roasted peppers, carrots, cucumber, Provolone, aged red wine vinaigrett
Insalata di Spinaci
$12.00
Fresh spinach, red onion, dried cherries, granny smith apple, radishes, walnuts, avocado, dry ricotta, champagne vinaigrette dressing
Insalata Mediterranean
$15.95
Grilled shrimp, octopus, sea scallops, calamari, mixed greens, tomatoes, balsamic vinaigrette
Insalatona
$13.00
Arugula, friseé, spinach, avocado, wedges heirloom tomato, hearts of palm, mozzarella, peas, carrots, golden beets, watermelon radish, boiled egg, Champagne vinaigrette
Insalata Cesare
$9.95
Heart of romaine, classic dressing, brioche croutons, Grana Padano
Rape e Farro
$14.00
Marinated beets, farro, strawberry, Tomino, pea shoot, watermelon radish, daikon radish, roasted hazelnut, yogurt / raspberry dressing
Panini
Panino di Pollo
$14.00
Grilled chicken breast, bacon, Portobello mushroom, Cheddar, mayonnaise served with Kennebec potato fries
Barbeque Pork
$14.00
Slow braised pulled pork shoulder, Emmental, sautéed onions, barbeque sauce, sweet potato fries
Club Italiano
$14.00
Garlic roasted turkey breast, crispy pancetta, Provolone, avocado. Garnished with a side of sliced tomatoes and romaine, Kennebec potato fries
Minestrone
Minestrone alla Toscana
$4.00
Traditional Tuscan vegetable soup
Zuppa dello Chef
Chef's seasonal soup selection
- MP
Primi Piatti
Orecchiette alla Barese
$15.00
Orecchiette, garlic, red crushed pepper, rapini
Gnocchi alla Vodka
$12.00
Ricotta dumplings in vodka sauce
Ravioli di Ricotta
$12.00
Ravioli filled with hand dipped ricotta, Pomodoro sauce
Lasagna al Forno
$12.00
Traditional lasagna Bolognese style
Spaghetti al Pomodoro Fresco
$13.00
Spaghetti with fresh tomato sauce and basil tossed with olive oil, topped with fresh ricotta
Spaghetti Neri al Pesce
$15.00
Squid ink spaghetti tossed with sage, shrimp, lump crab, scallops, in a creamy rosé sauce
Caserecce all' Amatriciana
$15.00
Traditional Italian pasta sauce based on guanciale, Pecorino from Amatrice, tomato, and sweet onions
Spaghetti Cacio e Pepe
$13.95
Spaghetti pasta, black ground pepper and Pecorino
Risotto
Fattoria
$16.00
Acquerello rice, roasted chicken breast, peas, and our signature four cheese sauce
Secondi Piatti
Select entrees accompanied by seasonal vegetables and Chef's garnish
Pollo alla Parmigiana
$15.00
Pan-fried chicken cutlet, tomato sauce and mozzarella, served with a side of spaghetti
Vitello al Limone
$21.00
Veal medallions sautéed in lemon and white wine, seasonal vegetable, Chef's potatoes
Salmone alle Mandorle Affumicate
$18.00
Smoked almonds crusted and broiled salmon, truffle lentils, sautéed mixed mushrooms
Contorni
Truffle Fries
$5.00
Truffle oil, pecorino cheese
Polpette
$5.00
Homemade meatballs
Rapini
$5.00
Broccoli rabe
Verdure di Stagione
$5.00
Seasonal vegetable
Gamberoni
- Jumbo Shrimp (ea) $4.00
- Small Shrimp (ea) $2.00
Petto di Pollo
$5.00
Grilled chicken breast
Spinaci
$5.00
Sautéed spinach with garlic
Salsiccia
$5.00
Homemade Italian sausage
*The Illinois Department of Public Health advises that eating raw or under cooked meat, poultry, eggs, or seafood poses a health risk to everyone, but especially to the elderly, young children under 4, pregnant women and other highly susceptible individuals with compromised immune systems. Thorough cooking of such animal foods reduces the risk if illness
Appetizers
Half Pan: Serves 10-15; Full Pan:serves 20-25
Bruschetta
- Half Pan (25pc) $35.00
- Full Pan (50pc) $65.00
Seafood Salad
- Half Pan $75.00
- Full Pan $150.00
Sausage and Peppers
- Half Pan (25pc) $30.00
- Full Pan (50pc) $60.00
Arancini alla Siciliana (Riceballs)
- Half Pan (25pc) $38.00
- Full Pan (50pc) $75.00
Fried Calamari
- Half Pan $50.00
- Full Pan $100.00
Baked Clams
- Half Pan (ea) $1.50
Antipasto Misto Platter
- Half Pan $50.00
- Full Pan $100.00
Rotolini di Melanzane ( Eggplant )
- Half Pan (25pc) $50.00
- Full Pan $100.00
Mini Meatballs
- Half Pan (20pc) $35.00
- Full Pan (40pc) $70.00
Salads
House
- Half Pan $25.00
- Full Pan $50.00
Volare Chopped
- Half Pan $33.00
- Full Pan $65.00
Antipasto
- Half Pan $60.00
- Full Pan $120.00
Caprese
Caesar
- Half Pan $35.00
- Full Pan $70.00
Broccoli
- Half Pan $28.00
- Full Pan $55.00
Sandwiches
All prepared on Italian bread and homemade chips
Chicken
$12.95
Grilled, Parmigiana or Milanese
Meatball
$12.95Sausage
$12.95Homemade Pastas
Meat Lasagna Bolognese
- Half Pan $70.00
- Full Pan $140.00
Vegetarian Stuffed Shells
- Half Pan (25pc) $45.00
- Full Pan (50pc) $90.00
Pappardelle Pomodoro and Ricotta
- Half Pan $55.00
- Full Pan $110.00
Ricotta Ravioli Pomodoro
- Half Pan (25pc) $50.00
- Full Pan (50pc) $110.00
Gnocchi alla Vodka
- Half Pan $65.00
- Full Pan $130.00
Spinach Fettucine alla Bolognese
- Half Pan $50.00
- Full Pan $100.00
Imported Pastas
Fusilloni al Ragu di Vetello
- Half Pan $55.00
- Full Pan $110.00
Penne ala Salmonata
- Half Pan $75.00
- Full Pan $150.00
Rigatoni all'Arrabbiata
- Half Pan $45.00
- Full Pan $90.00
Penne alla Vodka
- Half Pan $60.00
- Full Pan $120.00
Fettucine Alfredo
- Half Pan $65.00
- Full Pan $130.00
Spaghetti Marinara
- Half Pan $45.00
- Full Pan $90.00
Risotto
Risotti Sausage
- Half Pan $55.00
- Full Pan $110.00
Risotti Fattoria
- Half Pan $60.00
- Full Pan $120.00
Entrees
Chicken 6oz
6oz Boneless Breast
- Half Pan (10pc) $75.00
- Full Pan (20pc) $150.00
Limone
- Half Pan (10pc) $75.00
- Full Pan (20pc) $150.00
Parmigiana
- Half Pan (10pc) $75.00
- Full Pan (20pc) $150.00
Marsala
- Half Pan (10pc) $75.00
- Full Pan (20pc) $150.00
Francese
- Half Pan (10pc) $75.00
- Full Pan (20pc) $150.00
Milanese
- Half Pan (10pc) $75.00
- Full Pan (20pc) $150.00
Cacciatore
Choice of Boneless or Bone In
- Half Pan (10pc) $75.00
- Full Pan (20pc) $150.00
Vesuvio
Choice of Boneless or Bone In
- Half Pan (10pc) $75.00
- Full Pan (20pc) $150.00
Veal (Scallopini Cut )
Limone
- Half Pan (10pc) $85.00
- Full Pan (20pc) $170.00
Parmigiana
- Half Pan (10pc) $85.00
- Full Pan (20pc) $170.00
Marsala
- Half Pan (10pc) $85.00
- Full Pan (20pc) $170.00
Francese
- Half Pan (10pc) $85.00
- Full Pan (20pc) $170.00
Milanese
- Half Pan (10pc) $85.00
- Full Pan (20pc) $170.00
Pizzaiola
- Half Pan (10pc) $85.00
- Full Pan (20pc) $170.00
Featured Items
Grilled Salmon (5oz Portion )
- ( ea) $9.00
Lamb Chops (Colorado Cut Each)
- ( ea) $10.00
Sides
Vesuvio Style Potatoes
- Half Pan $38.00
- Full Pan $76.00
Roasted Potatoes
- Half Pan $38.00
- Full Pan $76.00
Broccoli
- Half Pan $38.00
- Full Pan $76.00
Sausage Side
- Half Pan (25pc) $35.00
- Full Pan (50pc) $70.00
Garlic Bread
- Half Pan (25pc) $20.00
- Full Pan (50pc) $40.00
Pizza Bread
- Half Pan (25pc) $25.00
- Full Pan (50pc) $50.00
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General Info
Payment Types
All Major Cards
Cuisine
Italian
Meals
Lunch
Dinner
Hours
Monday:
11:00am - 10:30pm
Tuesday:
11:00am - 10:30pm
Wednesday:
11:00am - 10:30pm
Thursday:
11:00am - 10:30pm
Friday:
11:00am - 11:00pm
Saturday:
11:00am - 11:00pm
Sunday:
11:00am - 10:00pm
About Us
Established in 1997 Volare reflects the look and feel of an old world Italian restaurant. The food represents the finest traditional Italian cuisine with modern accents. At Volare we are very proud of our simple presentations accentuating the very best Italian food in the Chicago area. Outside seating, valet parking, delivery, take out and catering are available.