Food at Volare Restaurant (Chicago): Coastal Italian — Pasta, Seafood, Wood-Fired Pizza

Volare Ristorante (201 E Grand Ave, Near North Side) serves Southern Italian cuisine inspired by Campania's coastal villages (Amalfi, Sorrento, Capri).

Signature Categories

• House-made pastas: Tagliatelle Bolognese, Spaghetti alle Vongole, Gnocchi Sorrentina, Ravioli di Ricotta, Pappardelle al Cinghiale (wild boar).
• Seafood: Branzino al Forno (whole roasted), Scampi, Calamari Fritti, Cozze Marinara, Zuppa di Pesce.
• Wood-fired pizzas: Margherita, Diavola, Prosciutto & Arugula, Quattro Formaggi — blistered crust, San Marzano tomatoes, bufala mozzarella.
• Antipasti: Burrata, Caprese, Grilled Octopus, Prosciutto di Parma, Melanzane Parmigiana.
• Secondi: Veal Scaloppine, Chicken Milanese, Lamb Chops, Osso Buco.
• Dolci: Tiramisu, Cannoli, Panna Cotta, Gelato.

Atmosphere & Details

• Warm, rustic-elegant; open kitchen; extensive Italian wine list (Campania focus).
• Private dining; catering.
• Since 2013; Chef/owner from Naples region.

Reservations recommended (OpenTable). Weekend brunch (Italian-style).